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TRANSPORT CANADA

MMEL SUPPLEMENT

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MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-3 (RECIP POWERED) DC-3, DC-3S, C-47, R4D8, DC-3A, DC-3B, DC-3C, DC-3D

MASTER MINIMUM EQUIPMENT LIST

Walter Istchenko Chief, Flight Test National Aircraft Certification for Minister of Transport dd November 2014 Revision: 02

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TRANSPORT CANADA Master Minimum Equipment List

Supplement

DC-3, DC-3S, C-47, R4D8, DC-3A, DC-3B, DC-3C, DC-3D

PAGE: REVISION: 02 NOV. DD, 2014

I

List of Effective Pages

Title Page

List of Effective Pages I Revision 02 Nov. dd, 2014

II Revision 02 Nov. dd, 2014

Log of Revisions III Revision 02 Nov. dd, 2014

Reasons for Changes IV Revision 02 Nov. dd, 2014

V Revision 02 Nov. dd, 2014

VI Revision 02 Nov. dd, 2014

Introduction VII Revision 02 Nov. dd, 2014

Pages 22-1 Revision 02 Nov. dd, 2014

23-1 Revision 02 Nov. dd, 2014














27-1 Revision 01 Feb. 18, 2004

30-1 Revision 01 Feb. 18, 2004


32-1 Revision 01 Feb. 18, 2004




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II

List of Effective Pages (cont’d)

Pages 33-3 Revision 02 Nov. dd, 2014






35-3 Revision 01 Feb. 18, 2004




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III

Log of Revisions

Revision No. Date Page Number Initials Original Nov. 10, 1997 I, II, III, IV, V, VI, 23-1,

25-1, 33-1, 34-1, 35-1

01 Feb. 18, 2004 All

02 Nov. dd, 2014 I, II, III, IV, V, VI, VII, 22-1, 23-1 to 23-4, 25-1 to 25-5, 26-1 to 26-5, 31-1, 33-1 to 33-3, 34-1 to 34-3, 35-1, 35-2, 38-1, 38-2


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IV

Reasons for Changes

22-1 Autopilot Disconnect Functions Revised title to match MMEL. Revised proviso to match GB Rev 7 – 22-10-2.

23-2 Cockpit Voice Recorder

Moved from 23-9. No change to relief.

23-5 Emergency Locator Transmitter (ELT) Moved from 25-8 and revised as per GB Rev 7 – 25-60-1.

23-6 Flight Attendant Call System Moved from 23-4. No change to relief.

23-7 Passenger Address System (PA) Moved from 23-3. Relief revised as per GB Rev 7 – 23-30-1.

Communications Systems Removed from TCS. Relief aligned with FAA MMEL.

Selective Call System (SELCAL) Removed from TCS. Relief aligned with FAA MMEL.

25-1 Flight Deck Crew Member Safety Belts

Removed from TCS. This item is now “Fasten Seat Belt While Seated” Signs or Placards as per the the FAA MMEL. Relief for observer seats can now be found in 25-12.

25-2 Passenger Convenience / NEF Items Moved from 25-3. Revised as per GB Rev 7 – 25-20-1.

25-3 Megaphones Moved from 25-4. Revised as per GB Rev 7 – 25-60-4.

25-10 First Aid Kit (FAK) Revised title to match MMEL and relief to match GB Rev 7 – 25-60-2.

25-11 Flight Attendant Seat Moved from 25-5. Added relief for All Cargo Configuration.

25-12 Observer Seat(s) Moved from 25-6. Revised title and sub-titles as per MMEL. Revised proviso as per GB Rev 7 – 25-10-3.

25-13 Passenger Seats Moved from 25-7. Revised as per GB Rev 7 – 25-20-3.


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V

Reasons for Changes (cont’d)

25-20 Exterior Lavatory Door Ashtray Moved from 25-11. Revised as per Global Change #7.

25-21 Lavatory NO SMOKING Placard Moved from 25-12. Revised as per GB Rev 7 – 25-40-2.

25-22 Pilot Seat Adjustments Moved from 25-13. Revised as per GB Rev 7 – 25-10-2.

26-3 Portable Fire Extinguishers Moved from 26-5. Revised as per GB Rev 7 – 26-20-4.

26-4 Lavatory Fire Extinguisher System Moved from 26-7. Revised as per GB Rev 7 – 26-20-3.

26-5 Lavatory Smoke Detection System Moved from 26-6. Revised as per GB Rev 7 – 26-10-6.

26-6 Cargo Compartment Smoke Detection Systems Added based on GB Rev 7 – 26-10-5.

26-7 Cargo Compartment Fire Suppression Systems Added based on GB Rev 7 – 26-10-5.

31-2 Flight Data Recorder (FDR) Systems Revised as per GB Rev 7 – 31-30-1.

33-1 Cockpit / Flight Deck / Flight Compartment and Instrument Lighting System Moved from 33-5. Revised title to match MMEL.

33-3 Passenger Lighted Information Signs Moved from 33-8. Revised title to match MMEL. Revised as per GB Rev 7 – 33-20-2.

33-4 Landing Lights Moved from 33-1.

33-7 Emergency Exit Lighting System Moved from 33-4.

33-8 Door Warning Light Moved from 33-7. Added a “-“ for repair interval, # installed, and # required as per GB Rev 7 - GB 52-70-1.


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VI

Reasons for Changes (cont’d)

33-10 Floor Proximity Emergency Escape Path Marking System Lights Removed “tape” in title and proviso as per GB Rev 7 – 33-50-1.

34-7 ATC Transponders and Automatic Altitude Reporting Systems

Item added as per GB Rev 7 – 34-50-2.

34-8 Weather Radar Systems Moved from 34-15. Revised title to match MMEL. Revised proviso to align with FAA MMEL.

34-11 Radio Altimeter System Item added as per GB Rev 7 – 34-30-1.

34-12 Global Positioning System Moved from 34-20. Revised as per GB Rev 7 – 34-50-1.

34-15 Flight Management System Item added.

34-20 Magnetic Compass Moved from 34-7. Revised as per GB Rev 7- 34-20-3.

34-21 Direction Gyro Moved from 34-4. No change to relief.

Airspeed Indicator, Altimeter, Horizon Indicator, VHF Nav System, Radio Compass, Marker Beacon, and GPWS Removed from TCS.

35-1 Crew Oxygen System

Added “flight” as per GB Rev 7 – 35-10-1.

35-2 Portable Oxygen Cylinders Added “and used” as per GB Rev 7 – 35-30-1.

35-3 Passenger Oxygen System Added repair interval, # installed, # required for non-passenger operations. Added “installed” as per GB Rev 7 – 35-20-1.

38-1 Potable Water System

Added NOTES as per GB Rev 7 – 38-10-1.

38-2 Lavatory Waste System Added NOTE and relief for individual components as per GB Rev 7 – 38-30-1.


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VII

Introduction This Transport Canada MMEL Supplement constitutes a mandatory change to the FAA Approved MMEL for the above mentioned McDonnell Douglas DC-3 (Recip. Powered) series aircraft. This MMEL Supplement must be used in conjunction with the FAA Approved MMEL (Revision No. 7, dated 09/26/2013, or later applicable revision). The information contained herein supersedes the existing FAA MMEL only for those items listed herein. For items not contained in this supplement, consult the FAA MMEL. Operating and/or maintenance procedures referred to in this supplement are the same as those supporting the FAA MMEL unless otherwise indicated. Procedures required by the Transport Canada MMEL Supplement and not indicated in the FAA Approved MMEL must be provided by the operator. The FAA MMEL has entries where the ”Remarks or Exceptions” column states ”as required by FAR”. Unless such an entry is superseded by an item in this Supplement, all references should be made to the applicable Canadian regulation. This MMEL Supplement uses the standard four column format as referenced in the Transport Canada MMEL/MEL Policy and Procedures Manual (TP 9155E). Comments and inquiries should be directed to: Transport Canada Chief, Flight Test – AARDC Aircraft Certification 330 Sparks St. Tower C, 3rd Floor Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0N8


Supplement Aircraft: DC-3, DC-3S, C-47, R4D8, DC-3A, B, C, D

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System & 1. 2. Number Installed

Sequence 3. Number Required for Dispatch

Numbers 4. Remarks or Exceptions

22 AUTO FLIGHT

2. Autopilot Disconnect *** Functions

C 2 1 One may be inoperative provided: a) The autopilot is not used below 1,500

ft AGL, b) Approach minimums do not require

the use of the autopilot, and c) The pilot flying has the operative

disconnect.

B 2 0 May be inoperative provided the autopilot is not used.







23 COMMUNICATIONS

1. Flight Deck Speakers C 2 0 May be inoperative provided: a) Procedures are not dependent on

their use, b) Headsets are installed and used by

each person on flight deck duty, c) All aural alerts, messages and other

communication which are normally routed through the flight deck speakers must be audible through the headsets, and

d) A spare headset must be readily available for crew use.

2. Cockpit Voice Recorder

(CVR)

1) If CVR and FDR required by regulations

A - 0 May be inoperative provided: a) Flight Data Recorder is operative,

and b) Repairs are made within three flight

days.

2) If only CVR required by regulations

A - 0 May be inoperative provided repairs are made within three flight days.

3) If CVR not required by regulations

D - 0 May be inoperative.







23 COMMUNICATIONS

5. Emergency Locator Transmitter (ELT)

1) Survival type ELTs D - - No change from FAA MMEL.

2) Fixed ELTs A - 0 (M) May be inoperative provided: a) Placard is displayed in the flight deck

indicating the date the ELT has been removed, and

b) Repair or replacement is made within the time interval prescribed by regulations.

6. Flight Attendant Call *** System

1) Passenger Configuration

a) Visual Alert (flight compartment)

B 1 0 May be inoperative provided the flight deck aural alert is operative.

b) Visual Alert (cabin) B 1 0 May be inoperative provided: a) The PA system is operative, and b) Affected alert is not used for lavatory

smoke detector alerting.

c) Aural Alert (cabin) B 1 0 May be inoperative provided: a) The PA system is operative, and b) Affected alert is not used for lavatory

smoke detector alerting.







23 COMMUNICATIONS

6. Flight Attendant Call *** System (cont’d)

2) Cargo Configuration

a) Visual Alert (flight compartment)

B 1 0 May be inoperative provided the aural alert is operative.

b) Courier / Supernumerary Visual Alert

B 1 0 May be inoperative provided Courier/Supernumerary address system is operative.

c) Courier / Supernumerary Aural Alert

B 1 0 May be inoperative provided Courier/Supernumerary address system is operative.

7. Passenger Address System *** (PA)

1) Passenger Configuration B 1 0 (O) May be inoperative provided: a) Alternate, normal, and emergency

procedures and/or operating restrictions are established and used,

b) Flight deck/cabin interphone system (two way) with associated calls (e.g. chimes) is verified operative prior to each flight, and

c) Megaphone(s) is/are readily available and operative.

NOTE: Any station function(s) that operates normally may be used.







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7. Passenger Address System *** (cont’d)

1) Passenger Configuration (cont’d)

C 1 0 (O) May be inoperative provided: a) It is not required by regulations, and b) Alternate, normal and emergency

procedures, and/or operating restrictions are established and used.

NOTE: Any station that operates normally may be used.

B 1 0 (O) For aircraft with 19 or fewer seats may be inoperative provided: a) Alternate procedures are established

and used, and b) Required standard safety briefings

are given to passengers using a means that will ensure the briefings are audible to each passenger.

A 1 0 (O) May be inoperative for non-passenger carrying operations for one flight day provided: a) Crew members are the only

occupants of the aircraft, and b) Alternate procedures are established

and used.

2) Cargo Configuration D 1 0 May be inoperative provided all crew members are on the flight deck.







25 EQUIPMENT /

FURNISHINGS

2. Passenger Convenience / NEF Items

- - NOTE 1: Operators are to select either Passenger Convenience Items or NEF (Non-Essential Equipment and Furnishings) in their MELs.

NOTE 2: For operators with NEF defect rectification and control procedures, refer to sub-item 2) (NEF) only.

1) Passenger Convenience Items

- 0 Passenger convenience items as expressed in this MMEL are those related to passenger convenience, comfort or entertainment, such as, but not limited to – galley equipment, movie equipment, ashtrays, stereo equipment, and overhead reading lamps. Items addressed elsewhere in this document shall not be included. (M) and (O) procedure may be required and included in the MEL.

NOTE 1: Exterior lavatory door ash trays are not considered convenience items.

NOTE 2: Galley equipment restraining devices such as latches, etc. must be serviceable or the compartment must not be used for storage and placarded “INOPERATIVE - DO NOT USE”.

NOTE 3: Movie equipment individual screens, if applicable, must be capable of being stowed.

NOTE 4: Audio or audio-visual entertainment equipment which is used as the sole means of providing safety briefings and demonstrations is not considered a passenger convenience item.







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FURNISHINGS

2. Passenger Convenience / NEF Items (cont’d)

2) Non-Essential Equipment and Furnishings (NEF)

- 0 May be inoperative, damaged or missing provided that the item(s) is deferred in accordance with the operator’s defect rectification and control procedures. The NEF policies are outlined in the operator’s Maintenance Control Manual.

(M) and (O) procedures, if required, must be available to the flight crew and included in the operator’s appropriate document.

NOTE: Exterior lavatory door ashtrays are not considered NEF items.

3. Megaphones D - - (M)(O) Any in excess of those required by

regulations may be inoperative or missing provided: a) The inoperative megaphone is

removed from the passenger cabin and its location is placarded INOPERATIVE, or it is removed from the installed location, secured out of sight and the megaphone and its installed location are placarded INOPERATIVE.

b) Required distribution is maintained, and

c) Procedures are established and used to alert crew members of inoperative or missing megaphones.

1) All Cargo Operations D - 0 May be inoperative provided all crew members are on the flight deck.







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FURNISHINGS

10. First Aid Kit (FAK) and/or Associated Equipment

D - - (O) Any kit or items contained in the kit in excess of those required by regulations may be incomplete or missing provided: a) Required distribution is maintained,

and b) Procedures are established and used

to alert crew members of missing or incomplete kits.

1) First Aid Kit Seal A - - (O) The seal affixed on the exterior of any required first aid kit may be missing or broken for three flight days provided: a) The first aid kit is fully equipped or the

kit has a maximum of one missing item,

b) The kit includes a list of its contents, c) An inventory is taken on the content of

the kit prior to departure, and d) Procedures are established and used

to alert crew members of: 1) The missing or broken seal, and 2) The need to perform an inventory

under proviso c).

11. Flight Attendant Seat / Seat *** Assembly (Single/Dual

Position)

1 1 Must be operative.

1) All Cargo Configuration D - - May be inoperative provided affected seat or seat assembly is not occupied.







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12. Observer Seat(s)

1) Primary Observers Seat (including associated equipment)

B 1 0 (M) May be inoperative except when required by a person in an official capacity provided the seat is removed, stowed, or secured in the retracted position.

D 1 0 (M) May be inoperative provided: a) The seat is not required to be occupied

in an official capacity for extended periods of time and

b) The seat is removed, stowed, or secured in the retracted position.

2) Secondary Observer Seat (including associated equipment)

D 1 0 May be inoperative provided procedures do not require its use.

13. Passenger Seats D - - (M) May be inoperative provided:

a) Seat does not block an emergency exit, b) Seat does not restrict any passenger

from access to the main aisle, and c) The affected seat(s) is not used and is

blocked and placarded ‘DO NOT OCCUPY’.

NOTE 1: A seat with an inoperative seat belt is considered inoperative.

NOTE 2: Inoperative seats do not affect the required number of Flight Attendants.

NOTE 3: Affected seat(s) may include the seat(s) behind and/or adjacent outboard seats.







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13. Passenger Seats (cont’d)

1) Recline Mechanism D - - (M) May be inoperative and seat occupied provided seat is secured in the full upright position.

2) Underseat Baggage Restraining Bars

C - - (O) May be inoperative or missing provided: a) Baggage is not stowed under

associated seat or seat assembly, b) Associated seat or seat assembly is

placarded ”DO NOT STOW BAGGAGE UNDER THIS SEAT”, and

c) Procedures are established to alert crew members of inoperative or missing restraining bar.

3) Armrest No change from FAA MMEL.

20. Exterior Lavatory Door

Ashtray A 1 0 May be missing or inoperative for 10

calendar days.

21. Lavatory NO SMOKING

Placard B 1 0 May be missing provided the associated

lavatory smoke detection system is operative.

NOTE: A temporary placard may be used to dispatch an aircraft to a station where normal placards are available.

22. Pilot Seat Adjustments C 2 0 (M) Vertical and fore/aft adjustments may be

inoperative provided: a) Seat is secured in a position

acceptable to affected crew member, and

b) Egress is not impaired.







26 FIRE PROTECTION

3. Portable Fire Extinguisher D - - (M)(O) Any in excess of those required by regulations may be inoperative or missing provided: a) The inoperative fire extinguisher(s)

is/are removed from the passenger cabin, flight deck, and/or class E cargo compartment that is accessible to crew members during flight, and its location is placarded INOPERATIVE, or it is removed from the installed location, secured out of sight and the fire extinguisher and its installed location are placarded INOPERATIVE,

b) Required distribution is maintained in the passenger compartment on each deck, the flight deck and each class E cargo compartment that is accessible to crew members during flight, as applicable, and

c) Procedures are established and used to alert crew members of missing portable fire extinguishers.







26 FIRE PROTECTION

4. Lavatory Fire Extinguisher *** System

C 1 0 May be inoperative provided the lavatory smoke detection system is operative.

C 1 0 (M)(O) May be inoperative provided: a) Lavatory is not used by passengers for

any purpose, b) Lavatory waste receptacle is empty, c) Lavatory door is locked closed and

placarded ”INOPERATIVE - DO NOT ENTER”,

d) Access to waste receptacle from outside the lavatory must be secured closed and placarded ”INOPERATIVE - DO NOT USE”, and

e) Lavatory is used only by crew members.

B 1 0 May be inoperative for non-passenger carrying operations provided: a) Crew members are the only

occupants of the aircraft, and b) Occupants have been briefed that

the lavatory fire extinguishing system is inoperative.

1) All Cargo Operations C 1 0 (O) May be inoperative provided crew members have been briefed that the lavatory fire extinguishing system is inoperative.

D 1 0 (M)(O) May be inoperative provided: a) Crew members have been briefed that

the lavatory fire extinguishing system is inoperative, and

b) The waste receptacle is emptied, secured closed and placarded “INOPERATIVE - DO NOT USE”.







26 FIRE PROTECTION

5. Lavatory Smoke Detection *** System

C 1 0 (M)(O) May be inoperative provided: a) Lavatory is not used by passengers for

any purpose, b) Lavatory waste receptacle is empty, c) Lavatory door is locked closed and

placarded INOPERATIVE – DO NOT ENTER,

d) Access to waste receptacle from outside the lavatory must be secured closed and placarded INOPERATIVE - DO NOT USE,

e) Lavatory is used only by crew members, and

f) In-flight service waste bags are not stored in the lavatory.

NOTE: The above-mentioned provisos are not intended to preclude crew member lavatory inspections, which must be detailed in the (O) procedures.

B 1 0 (O) May be inoperative for non-passenger carrying operations provided: a) Crew members are the only occupants

of the aircraft, b) Occupants are briefed that the smoke

detection system is inoperative, and c) In-flight service waste bags are not

stored in the lavatory.








26 FIRE PROTECTION

5. Lavatory Smoke Detection *** System (cont’d)

1) All Cargo Operations C 1 0 (O) May be inoperative provided: a) Crew members have been briefed that

the lavatory smoke detection system is inoperative, and

b) In-flight service waste bags are not stored in the lavatory.


D 1 0 (M)(O) May be inoperative provided: a) Crew members have been briefed that

the lavatory smoke detection system is inoperative,

b) The lavatory is placarded, “INOPERATIVE - DO NOT ENTER”, and

c) In-flight service waste bags are not stored in the lavatory.

NOTE: The above mentioned provisos are not intended to preclude crew member lavatory inspections which must be detailed in the (O) procedures.







26 FIRE PROTECTION

6. Cargo Compartment Smoke *** Detection Systems

C - 0 May be inoperative provided cargo is not carried in the associated compartment.

NOTE: Unit Load Devices (ULDs) may be carried in the associated compartment provided no cargo is carried on or in these devices. For ballast purposes, use of bags (made of glass fibre or kevlar) of sand or ingots of non-magnetic metals (such as lead) is acceptable.

7. Cargo Compartment Smoke *** Detection Systems

C - 0 May be inoperative provided cargo is not carried in the associated compartment.

NOTE: Unit Load Devices (ULDs) may be carried in the associated compartment provided no cargo is carried on or in these devices. For ballast purposes, use of bags (made of glass fibre or kevlar) of sand or ingots of non-magnetic metals (such as lead) is acceptable.



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27 FLIGHT CONTROLS

1. Wing Flap Position Indicator C 1 0 May be inoperative provided: a) Flaps are visually checked for full travel

prior to each takeoff, b) Flap operation is not restricted, c) Flaps are visually checked for proper

setting and no asymmetry prior to each takeoff, and

d) A gated flap pre-select system is installed.

5. Rudder Pedal Adjustment C 1 0 (M) May be inoperative provided:

a) The rudder pedals can be secured in a position which meets individual pilot requirements, and

b) Full and unrestricted movement of the rudder and brake pedal deflection is possible at both pilot stations.







30 ICE AND RAIN

PROTECTION

6. Pitot Heat Systems B 2 1 Except where enroute operations require its use, may be inoperative provided: a) Flight is conducted in day VMC, b) Flight is not conducted in visible

moisture, and c) Flight is not conducted in known or

forecast icing conditions.







31 INDICATING / RECORDING

SYSTEMS

1. Clock C - - Aircraft clock may be inoperative provided a reliable and functioning timepiece is readily available to all flight deck crew members.

2. Flight Data Recorder (FDR)

1) If FDR and CVR required by regulations

A 1 0 May be inoperative provided: a) Cockpit Voice Recorder is operative,

and b) Repairs are made within three flight

days.

2) If only FDR required by regulations

A 1 0 May be inoperative provided repairs are made within three flight days.

3) If FDR not required by regulations

D 1 0

4) Digital FDR Recording Parameters required by regulations

A - - Up to three digital recording parameters may be inoperative provided: a) Cockpit Voice Recorder is operative,

and b) Repairs are made within twenty

calendar days.

5) Digital FDR Recording Parameters not required by regulations

A - - May be inoperative provided repairs are made before the completion of the next heavy maintenance visit.







32 LANDING GEAR

2. Parking Brake 1 1 Must be operative.







33 LIGHTS

1. Cockpit / Flight Deck / Flight Compartment and Instrument Lighting System

C - - No change from FAA MMEL.

D - - May be inoperative for day operations.

3. Passenger Lighted

Information Signs C - - (M) Passenger seats, flight attendant seats or

lavatories from which a sign is not readily legible shall not be occupied and must be blocked and placarded “DO NOT OCCUPY”.

C - - (O) The affected seats or lavatories may be occupied provided: a) Crew call / cabin interphone system

including associated chimes and PA system are operative, and

b) Procedures are established and used to alert flight attendants and notify passengers when seat belts should be fastened, return to seat is requested and smoking prohibited.

A - - (O) May be inoperative for one flight day for non-passenger carrying operations provided: a) Crew members are the only occupants

of the aircraft, and b) Alternate procedures are established

and used.

1) Aural Tone Function C - 0 (O) May be inoperative provided alternate procedures are established and used.







33 LIGHTS

3. Passenger Lighted Information Signs (cont’d)

2) Automatic Function C - 0 (O) May be inoperative provided: a) Manual control function is operative,

and b) Alternate procedures are established

and used.

3) All Cargo Operations D - - May be inoperative provided all crew members are on the flight deck.

4. Landing Lights D 2 0 No change from FAA MMEL.

7. Emergency Exit Lighting *** System

1 1 Must be operative.

C - - Individual light bulbs, etc. may be inoperative provided compliance is shown with minimum acceptable lighting as required by certification documents.

8. Door Warning Light - - - No relief for a red door warning light, if

opening of the door during takeoff would present a hazard.

C - - Relief may be granted for an amber door caution light but this assumes that the choice of an amber light during the certification of the aircraft was correct (see DISCUSSION). If, however, an immediate hazard could be present if a door were to become unsafe then no relief should be granted no matter what the light colour.







33 LIGHTS

9. Wing Illumination Lights C 2 0 No change from FAA MMEL.

C 2 0 One or both may be inoperative provided flight is not conducted in known or forecast icing conditions at night.

C 2 0 One or both may be inoperative for day operations.

10. Floor Proximity Emergency *** Escape Path Marking System

Lights

1 1 Must be operative for passenger carrying operations.

1) Electrical Lighting System C - - Individual lights may be inoperative provided compliance is shown with minimum acceptable lighting as required by certification documents.

2) Photoluminescent Systems

C 1 - Specified sections of the photoluminescent system may be inoperative provided compliance is shown with minimum acceptable lighting as required by certification documents.

D 1 0 May be inoperative for all cargo operations.







34 NAVIGATION

7. ATC Transponders and Automatic Altitude Reporting Systems

C - - As required by regulations.

D - 1 No change from FAA MMEL.

8. Weather Radar Systems ***

D 1 0 No change from FAA MMEL.

11. Radio Altimeter System ***

C - 0 May be inoperative provided approach minimums or operating procedures are not dependent on its use.

12. Global Positioning System ***

C - - (O) Except where enroute operations require its use, may be inoperative provided alternate procedures are established and used.

1) GPS Data Base C - - (O) May be out of currency provided: a) Current Aeronautical Charts are used

to verify Navigation Fixes prior to dispatch,

b) Procedures are established and used to verify status and suitability of Navigation Facilities used to define route of flight,

c) Approach Navigation Radios are manually tuned and identified, and

d) Approaches are not conducted using associated system.







34 NAVIGATION

15. Flight Management System - - - Refer to 34-12.

20. Magnetic Compass B 1 0 May be inoperative provided any

combination of three gyro or INS (IRU) stabilized compass systems are operative.

B 1 0 (O) May be inoperative provided: a) Any combination of two gyro or INS

(IRU) stabilized compass systems operate normally, and

b) Aircraft is operated: (1) With dual independent navigation

capability, and (2) Under positive radar control by ATC

during the en-route flight phase, or one of the navigation systems is a TSO’d GPS which provides track information.

C 1 0 (O) May be inoperative for flights that are entirely within areas of magnetic unreliability provided at least two stabilized directional gyro systems are installed, operative, and if necessary, used in conjunction with approved free gyro navigation techniques.







34 NAVIGATION

21. Direction Gyro 2 2 Must be operative.

1) Compass Magnetic Modes

B 2 1 (O) One may be inoperative for flights within areas of magnetic reliability provided: a) Compass system operates normally in

free gyro mode, and b) Free gyro mode is converted to

magnetic mode using operative magnetic heading information.

B 2 0 (O) One or both may be inoperative for flights that are entirely within areas of magnetic unreliability provided two stabilized directional gyro systems operate normally and are used in conjunction with free gyro navigation techniques.

B 2 0 (O) One or both may be inoperative for flights that are entirely within areas of magnetic reliability (areas south of Northern Domestic Airspace).







35 OXYGEN

1. Crew Oxygen System B 1 0 No change from FAA MMEL.

1) Observer Seat B/D 1 0 May be inoperative provided it is selected OFF and the seat is not occupied.

NOTE: This relief must be checked because there

may be designs where shutting off the Observer oxygen disables the supply to one of the flight crew members.

2. Portable Oxygen Cylinders

(Bottle and Mask) D - - (M)(O) Any in excess of those required by

regulations may be inoperative or missing provided: a) Required distribution of operative units

is maintained throughout the aircraft, b) The inoperative portable oxygen

dispensing unit is removed from the passenger cabin and its location is placarded INOPERATIVE, or it is removed from the installed location, secured out of sight and the portable oxygen dispensing unit and its installed location are placarded INOPERATIVE, and

c) Procedures are established and used to alert crew members of inoperative or missing equipment.







35 OXYGEN

3. Passenger Oxygen System B 1 0 (O) May be inoperative provided: a) Minimum en route altitude does not

exceed 13,000 ft above MSL, b) All air conditioning packs are operative, c) Pressurization system is operative, d) Flight remains at or below FL 250, e) Portable oxygen units are provided for

all crew members and 10% of the passengers for half an hour (supplemental oxygen), and

f) Passengers are appropriately briefed.

C 1 0 May be inoperative for non-passenger carrying operations provided portable oxygen bottles are available for all crew members required to be off the flight deck.

1) All Cargo Operations D 1 0 May be inoperative provided: a) Portable oxygen bottles are available to

all crew members required to be off the flight deck, and

b) An automatic warning system is installed in the cargo area to alert of a decompression, if crew members are required to be in the cargo area during flight.

D 1 0 May be inoperative provided all crew members are on the flight deck.







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4. Protective Breathing Equipment (PBE)

D - - (M)(O) Any in excess of those required by regulations may be inoperative or missing provided: a) Required distribution of operative units

is maintained throughout the aircraft, b) The inoperative protective breathing

equipment unit is removed from the passenger cabin and its location is placarded INOPERATIVE, or it is removed from the installed location, secured out of sight and the protective breathing equipment unit and its installed location are placarded INOPERATIVE, and

c) Procedures are established and used to alert crew members of inoperative or missing equipment.







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1. Potable Water System C - 0 (M)(O) System may be inoperative provided: a) Tank is drained and inspected to

ensure no leakage, and b) Procedures are established to

deactivate applicable system components to prevent its use or servicing.

NOTE 1: The (O) procedure addresses other means for water provision for crew members as well as the need to advise of system status during crew changes.

NOTE 2: Aviation Occupational Health & Safety (AOH&S) requirements should be addressed.

C - - (M)(O) Individual components may be inoperative provided: a) Associated components are

deactivated or isolated, and b) Associated system components are

verified not to have leaks.

NOTE: Any portion of system which operates normally may be used.







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2. Lavatory Waste System C 1 0 (M)(O) May be inoperative provided: a) Waste is drained and system is

inspected for leakage, b) Procedures are established to

deactivate system components, and c) Lavatory door is locked closed and

placarded INOPERATIVE - DO NOT ENTER.

NOTE: Aviation Occupational Health & Safety (AOH&S) requirements should be addressed.

C - - (M)(O) Individual components may be inoperative provided: a) Associated components are

deactivated or isolated, and b) Associated system components are

verified not to have leaks.

NOTE: Any portion of the system that operates normally may be used.

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