What type aircraft does Aerodox write MELs for?

Aerodox writes MELs for all aircraft types and sizes.  We have experience writing MELs for 14 CFR Parts:
  • 91
  • 121
  • 125
  • 135 
We are also familiar with and have written MELs for various authorities around the world.

 What is an MMEL?

A Master Minimum Equipment List (MMEL) as developed by various regulatory authorities (e.g. FAA, EASA, Transport Canada, ANAC) establishes the basis for the development of the individual Operator’s MEL. The MMEL identifies items of equipment that can be inoperative while the aircraft continues to operate with an acceptable level of safety, once the MMEL items and all associated MMEL limitations are included as part of the Operator’s MEL.

What is an MEL?

​​An Aerodox MEL, or Minimum Equipment List, is a document customized to your aircraft, incorporating:
  • Required information from the MMEL
  • Manufacturer’s Procedures documents
  • Definitions
  • Preamble and more
Our MEL tells what/if any restrictions that may be imposed on the aircraft and how long an item can be inoperative in accordance with acceptable safety levels, and provides necessary procedures all in one user-friendly format. In some cases, a Configuration Deviation List (CDL) may be included with the MEL. Contents of the CDL are items found in the AFM appendix generally for parts that are missing from the exterior of the aircraft.

What are Maintenance and Operations Procedures?

Maintenance and Operations Procedures are developed by the manufacturer/operator as contingency for operating with inoperative equipment. Aerodox places the manufacturer’s/operator’s developed procedures in a user friendly, easy to read format in the customer’s MEL.

Do I need an MEL?

If you are flying a Rotorcraft, Non-Turbine-Powered Airplane, Glider, Lighter-Than-Air Aircraft, Powered Parachute, or Weight-Shift-Control Aircraft, for which a Master Minimum Equipment List (MMEL) has not been developed, you do not need an MEL.  If you are flying one of these type aircraft for which a Master Minimum Equipment List has been developed, you need an MEL.
Bottom line, most likely you do need an MEL, or most of the equipment installed on your aircraft has to work.

What’s the difference between D095 and D195?

A D095 LOA is for Part 91 operations utilizing the MMEL as an MEL.  However, you still must have all the required parts shown in the D095 LOA, not just the MMEL. 
 
A D195 LOA authorizes the use of a custom MEL that is approved by your local FAA inspector.  This MEL includes all the same requirements of the D095 document, but is customized to the operator’s specific aircraft.

We are available to answer any questions you may have along the way.