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What is minimum equipment list?

minimum equipment list An official list of equipment required for safe operation of an aircraft, specifying items which may be inoperative under specific conditions.

Source: ICAO Doc 9432, FAA PCG

How is “minimum equipment list” Used in Practice?

Flight operating under Minimum Equipment List, reporting item inoperative to ATC as per procedure.

Certification Exam Relevance

ICAO Level 4ICAO Level 5ICAO Level 6EASA FCL.055

Who Needs to Know This Term?

  • Pilots
  • Air Traffic Controllers
  • Cabin Crew

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What is minimum equipment list?

An official list of equipment required for safe operation of an aircraft, specifying items which may be inoperative under specific conditions.

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