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Operators may seek use of the definitions contained in this policy letter by revising their Minimum Equipment List (MEL) . In doing so, each definition must be copied as appropriate in the Operator’s MEL. Approval of a revised MEL is gained utilizing established procedures, through the Operator’s assigned Principal Operations Inspector (POI) .\u003Cbr>GC expiration date 12/17/2016 . |  |\n\nSubject: MMEL and MEL Definitions  \nMMEL CODE: 00 (GENERAL)  \nREFERENCE: Policy Letter 25, Revision 20, dated December 17, 2012  \nPolicy Letter 25, Revision 19, dated October 9, 2012  \nPolicy Letter 25, Revision 18, dated July 27, 2012  \nPolicy Letter 25, Revision 17, dated January 20 , 2011  \nPolicy Letter 25, Revision 16, dated April 2, 2010  \nPolicy Letter 25, Revision 15, dated November 2, 2009  \nPolicy Letter 25, Revision 14, dated August 26, 2008  \nPolicy Letter 25, Revision 13, dated September 11, 2006  \nPolicy Letter 25, Revision 12, dated June 5, 2006  \nPolicy Letter 25, Revision 11, dated July 5, 2005  \nPolicy Letter 25, Revision 9, dated August 15,1997  \nPolicy Letter 25, Revision 8, dated January 31, 1995  \nPURPOSE:  \nTo provide a list of definitions for use in MMELs and MELs.  \nDISCUSSION:  \nRevision 21: Removed all reference to part 382 accessible lavatory. Definition numbers were not changed.  \nRevision 20: Adds a third note to the “Policy” paragraph, page 2 ; corrects discrepancies found in definition 32. H.  \nRevision 19: Updates definition of “Take-0ff”. Adds the phrase, “See PL-25 Policy Statement (page 2)” to the “Notes” of several definitions found in Appendix B of this PL.  \nRevision 18 : Removes 14 CFR Part 382 items from NEF definition \\#21 and adds accessible lavatory items, definition \\#1, listing 14 CFR Part 382 general items, and specific 382.63 and 382.71 items. Places definitions in alphabetical order. Consolidates PL-70 into Appendix B of this PL. Also adds the following definitions: Air Transport Association (ATA) System Page (\\#3) , operative (\\#22) , and takeoff (\\#25) . Adds Appendix B, MEL Definition Requirements. Aligns the definitions of this PL with the definitions found in FAA Order 8900 . 1, Volume 4 , Chapter 4, Section 1.  \nDISCUSSION (continued):  \nNote: ATA changed its name in 2011 to Airlines for America (A4A) . ATA and A4A are  \ninterchangeable.  \nRevision 17: Adds a Note to definition 3, adds the Boeing model 747-8 to definition 23a and adds Appendix A. Definitions 22 and 24 are also modified for clarity.  \nRevision 16: Corrected revision bar requirement in definition \\#1e; deletes the Passenger Convenience definition \\#21; revises the Electronic Fault Alerting System for Airbus aircraft (definition \\#23c. ); adds new MMEL definition \\#31 for HMV.  \nRevision 15: Revised definition 22.A. “Category A Repair Interval” by including a reference to “calendar days”, aligning the criteria for Day of Discovery with definition 27 “Day of Discovery”. A-380 aircraft added to definitions, 23c.  \nRevision 14: Revised definition \\#1a to include the listing of the repair interval categories (A, B, C and D) in column 1, revises definition \\#7 to align with recent ETOPS rulemaking, adds day of discovery to definition \\#22 Category A, adds MEL repair interval extensions information to definition \\#22, adds \"787\" to definition \\#23a, adds G-150 and G-200 to definition \\#23g, corrects NEF Definition \\#30 to align with FSIMS 8900.1.  \nVolume 4 (Aircraft Equipment and Operational Authorizations) Chapter 4 (MEL and CDL) Section 11 (NEF) paragraph 4-898.  \nRevision 13: Added clarification to definition 10.","cbCaiqr3ncUCGEJU","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaiqr3ncUCGEJU","pdf",184233,13,"English","# MMEL Policy Letter (PL) 25 - Revision 21\n## Document control information\n## Subject: MMEL and MEL Definitions\n## Purpose\n## Discussion (revision history)\n## Policy and notes\n## Administrative Control Item (ACI)","[{\"question\":\"What is the purpose of MMEL Policy Letter (PL) 25, Revision 21?\",\"answer\":\"It provides a list of definitions for use in MMELs and MELs.\"},{\"question\":\"Can operators copy the MMEL definitions into their MEL, and how should they handle approvals?\",\"answer\":\"Operators may revise their MEL by copying the definitions as appropriate, and approval of the revised MEL is obtained using established procedures through the operator’s assigned POI.\"},{\"question\":\"What key change does Revision 21 describe?\",\"answer\":\"It removed references to part 382 accessible lavatory; definition numbers were not changed.\"}]","MMEL Policy Letter (PL) 25 - Revision 21 - MMEL and MEL Definitions | PDF",1789552992]