U.S.
Department of Transportation
Federal Aviation Administration
Washington, DC
Master Minimum Equipment List (MMEL)
Revision: 15
Date: 12/20/2023
Viking Air Limited
DHC-6/1/100/200/300/400
Brett Hoben, Chair
Flight Operations Evaluation Board (FOEB)
Approved by the Aircraft Evaluation Division
Federal Aviation Administration
General Aviation Branch
AFS-100
800 Independence Avenue, S.W.
Washington, DC 20591
AED Email: 9-AVS-AFS-100@[Link]
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DATE: 12/20/2023
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TABLE OF CONTENTS AND CONTROL PAGE
DHC-6 Series
SYSTEM NO. SYSTEM PAGE NO. REV NO. DATE
-- Cover Page -- 15 12/20/2023
-- Table of Contents and Control Page I 15 12/20/2023
-- Log of Revisions II thru III 15 12/20/2023
-- Highlights of Change IV thru VII 15 12/20/2023
-- Definitions VIII 15 12/20/2023
-- Preamble IX 15 12/20/2023
-- Guidelines for (M) and (O) Procedures X thru XIX 15 12/20/2023
21 Air Conditioning 21-1 thru 2 15 12/20/2023
22 Autoflight 22-1 thru 3 15 12/20/2023
23 Communications 23-1 thru 6 15 12/20/2023
24 Electrical Power 24-1 thru 2 15 12/20/2023
25 Equipment/Furnishings 25-1 thru 6 15 12/20/2023
26 Fire Protection 26-1 thru 2 14 03/25/2015
27 Flight Controls 27-1 thru 4 15 12/20/2023
28 Fuel 28-1 thru 4 15 12/20/2023
29 Hydraulic Power 29-1 14 03/25/2015
30 Ice and Rain Protection 30-1 thru 4 15 12/20/2023
31 Indicating/Recording Systems 31-1 thru 6 15 12/20/2023
32 Landing Gear 32-1 14 03/25/2015
33 Lights 33-1 thru 5 15 12/20/2023
34 Navigation 34-1 thru 19 15 12/20/2023
35 Oxygen 35-1 15 12/20/2023
36 Pneumatic 36-1 15 12/20/2023
37 Vacuum/Pressure 37-1 14 03/25/2015
45 Central Maintenance System 45-1 14 03/25/2015
46 Information Systems 46-1 thru 6 15 12/20/2023
52 Doors 52-1 15 12/20/2023
56 Windows 56-1 15 12/20/2023
61 Propellers 61-1 thru 2 15 12/20/2023
73 Engine Fuel and Control 73-1 14 03/25/2015
74 Ignition 74-1 14 03/25/2015
77 Engine Indicating 77-1 15 12/20/2023
79 Engine Oil 79-1 15 12/20/2023
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LOG OF REVISIONS
DHC-6 Series
REV NO. DATE PAGE NO.
Original 04/01/1979 Original Issue.
1 02/15/1980 All except 29, 77, 79.
2 05/13/1983 61-1.
3 10/02/1984 All Pages.
4 12/03/1984 Pages 30-2 and 61-1.
5 03/11/1985 Page 75-1.
6 03/31/1987 34-3.
7 04/14/1987 34-3.
8 06/10/1987 COVER PAGE, LOG OF REVISIONS, CONTROL PAGE.
9 02/24/1989 Complete Revision.
10 04/28/1989 23-1, 25-2, 34-1, 34-2.
11 06/22/1989 HIGHLIGHTS OF REV., DEFINITIONS, PREAMBLE.
11a 04/16/1991 HIGHLIGHTS OF REV., DEFINITIONS, Pages 23-1, 23-2.
11b 11/22/1991 HIGHLIGHTS OF REV., Pages 25-1, 25-2.
11c 01/25/1994 HIGHLIGHTS OF REV., DEFINITIONS, Pages 34-1, 34-2, 34-3.
11d 02/10/1997 HIGHLIGHTS OF REV., DEFINITIONS, GUIDELINES, Pages 21-1, 22-1,
23-1, 23-2, 24-1, 25-1, 25-2, 26-1, 27-1, 28-1, 28-2, 29-1, 30-1, 30-2, 31-1,
32-1, 33-1, 33-2, 34-1, 34-2, 34-3, 34-4, 34-5, 34-6, 35-1, 36-1, 37-1, 52-1,
61-1, 75-1, 79-1.
11e 03/25/1998 HIGHLIGHTS OF REV., DEFINITIONS, Pages 23-1, 23-2.
11f 04/13/1999 HIGHLIGHTS OF REV., DEFINITIONS, GUIDELINES, Pages 30-2, 34-2,
34-3, 34-4, 34-5, 34-6.
12 09/10/2002 HIGHLIGHTS OF REV., DEFINITIONS, GUIDELINES, Pages 22-1, 23-1,
23-2, 23-3, 24-1, 25-1, 25-2, 25-3, 27-1, 28-1, 28-2, 30-1, 30-2, 31-1, 31-2,
32-1, 33-1, 33-2, 34-1, 34-2, 34-3, 34-4, 34-5, 34-6, 34-7, 34-8, 35-1, 36-1,
61-1, 75-1, 79-1.
12a 08/11/2003 HIGHLIGHTS OF REV., DEFINITIONS, Pages 27-1, 28-2.
12b 02/28/2005 HIGHLIGHTS OF REV., DEFINITIONS, Pages 34-3, 34-4, 34-6, 34-7,
34-8.
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LOG OF REVISIONS
DHC-6 Series
REV NO. DATE PAGE NO.
13 06/09/2010 COVER PAGE, TABLE OF CONTENTS, LOG OF REVISIONS,
CONTROL PAGES, HIGHLIGHTS OF CHANGE, DEFINITIONS,
PREAMBLE, GUIDELINES FOR (O) & (M), Pages 21-1, 22-1, 23-1, 23-2,
23-3, 23-4, 23-5, 24-1, 25-1, 25-2, 25-3, 25-4, 25-5, 26-1, 27-1, 28-1, 28-2,
30-1, 30-2, 31-1, 31-2, 33-1, 33-2, 33-3, 34-1, 34-2, 34-3, 34-4, 34-5, 34-6,
34-7, 34-8, 34-9, 34-10, 34-11, 34-12, 34-13, 34-14, 34-15, 35-1 36-1,
37-1, 46-1, 46-2, 75-1.
13a 02/22/2011 COVER PAGE, TABLE OF CONTENTS, LOG OF REVISIONS,
CONTROL PAGES, HIGHLIGHTS OF CHANGE, GUIDELINES FOR (O)
& (M), Pages 26-1, 33-3, 33-4.
14 03/25/2015 COVER PAGE, TABLE OF CONTENTS, LOG OF REVISIONS,
CONTROL PAGES, HIGHLIGHTS OF CHANGE, DEFINITIONS AND
PREAMBLE, GUIDELINES FOR (O) & (M), Pages 21-1, 21-2, 22-1, 23-1
to 23-7, 24-1, 24-2, 25-1 to 25-6, 26-1, 26-2, 27-1, 27-2, 28-1 to 28-3,
29-1, 30-1 to 30-4, 31-1 to 31-7, 32-1, 33-1 to 33-6, 34-1 to 34-21, 35-1,
36-1, 45-1, 46-1 to 46-6, 52-1, 56-1, 61-1, 61-2, 73-1, 74-1, 77-1 and 79-1.
15 12/20/2023 COVER PAGE, TABLE OF CONTENTS, LOG OF REVISIONS,
CONTROL PAGES, HIGHLIGHTS OF CHANGES, Pages 21-1 thru 2,
22-1 thru 3, 23-1, 23-4, 23-6, 24-2, 25-2 thru 7, 27-1 thru 3, 28-2, 28-4,
30-2 thru 3, 31-1 thru 3, 31-6, 33-1 thru 5, 34-1 thru 13, 34-16 thru 19,
35-1, 36-1, 46-1, 46-4 thru 6, 52-1, 56-1, 61-1, 77-1, 79-1.
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HIGHLIGHTS OF CHANGE
DHC-6 Series
The following changes are the Highlights of Changes for Revision 15.
PAGE NO. EXPLANATION OF CHANGE
General Minor editorial corrections were made throughout the document that do not affect the
reliefs and are not indicated with change bars. These editorial corrections may be
adopted in Minimum Equipment Lists (MEL) at the operator’s discretion.
ATA 21 Air Conditioning
21-1 Updated 21-3 with “***” and changed proviso to “Flight Compartment Fans (Series
100, 200, 300,400)”.
ATA 22 Autoflight
22-1 thru 3 Added relief for series 400 autopilot.
ATA 23 Communications
23-1 Updated Item 23-2-A relief in accordance with PL-009.
Changed No. Required for Dispatch in Item 23-6.
23-4 Updated Item 23-12 relief in accordance with PL-106.
23-6 Added relief for Aircraft Messaging System, Item 23-24.
Added relief for Satellite Audio Conversation, Item 23-25.
Added relief for Satellite Tracking, Item 23-26.
ATA 24 Electrical Power
24-2 Added relief for Avionics Start Battery, Item 24-14.
ATA 25 Equipment/Furnishings
25-3 thru 5 Added Notes, Items 25-7.
25-6 Updated Item 25-10 relief.
25-7 Updated Items 25-11 and 12 reliefs.
ATA 27 Flight Controls
27-1 Added (M) Maintenance procedure to Item 27-2.
27-3 Added (M) Maintenance procedure to Item 27-8.
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PAGE NO. EXPLANATION OF CHANGE
ATA 28 Fuel
28-2 Updated Item 28-3.
28-4 Added relief for Fuel Quantity Gauging System (FQGS), Item 28-10.
ATA 30 Ice and Rain Protection
30-2 Updated Note in Item 30-7.
30-3 Updated relief for item 30-11. Added new (O) Operations procedure.
ATA 31 Indicating/Recording Systems
31-1 Added clarification of relief for Items 31-2 and 31-3.
Removed “(Series 100, 200, 300)” from Item 31-4.
31-2 Added (M) Maintenance procedure to Item 31-5.
31-3 Combined Items 31-6 and 31-7 reliefs with 31-4 to be in compliance with PL-087.
31-6 Updated proviso in Item 31-13.
ATA 33 Lights
33-1 Updated proviso in Item 33-1 in accordance with PL-77.
Updated Item 33-3 provisos in accordance with PL-123 and removed 33-3-A and B.
Updated Item 33-4 provisos in accordance with PL-072.
33-2 Updated proviso in Item 33-7.
Revised proviso in Item 33-13.
33-2 thru 5 Renumbered all Items after Item 33-8.
Revised provisos for Items 33-15 through 20, and 33-22 through 23.
ATA 34 Navigation
34-1 Removed third proviso from Item 34-1A.
Updated 34-1B relief category to B
Updated Item 34-4 in accordance with PL-076.
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PAGE NO. EXPLANATION OF CHANGE
34-2 thru 3 Updated ADS-B relief in accordance with PL-105 and renumbered it as Item 34-5.
Renumbered all subsequent Items through 34-26.
34-4 Updated Item 34-11 provisos in accordance with PL-098.
34-5 Updated Item 34-15 provisos in accordance with PL-039.
34-7 Updated sub-Item 34-16A, added Item 2.
34-8 Updated sub-Item 34-16B, added Items 2 through 4 and 34-16C.
34-9 Updated Item 34-17 provisos.
34-13 “Automatic Dependent Surveillance Broadcast (ADS-B) System” proviso removed.
34-16 Updated Item 34-35 provisos in accordance with PL-098.
34-17 thru 18 Updated Item 34-43 provisos.
34-18 Deleted Item 34-44.
Updated Item 34-46 provisos in accordance with PL-039.
34-19 Updated Item 34-47 provisos.
Updated Item 34-48 provisos and changed repair category from (D) to (C)
Updated Item 34-49 provisos.
Deleted Item 34-52 and combined with 34-17 and 34-18.
Deleted Item 34-53 and combined with 34-16.
ATA 35 Oxygen
35-1 Updated Item 35-2 provisos in accordance with PL-132.
ATA 46 Information Systems
46-1 Updated Item 46-1 provisos.
46-4 Reformatted Item 46-9.
46-5 Reformatted Item 46-11.
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PAGE NO. EXPLANATION OF CHANGE
ATA 52 Doors
52-1 Renumbered Item 52-1A; updated proviso and made it an (O) Operations procedure.
Renumbered Item 52-1B; updated proviso and made it an (O) Operations procedure.
Updated Item 52-3 proviso.
Updated Item 52-4; changed number required from “1” to “0”.
ATA 56 Windows
56-1 Changed number installed.
ATA 61 Propellers
61-1 Added (O) Operations procedure.
ATA 77 Engine Indicating
77-1 Removed (O) Operations procedure from Item 77-4.
ATA 79 Engine Oil
79-1 Removed relief for Engine Oil Temp (Series 400 only).
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DEFINITIONS
DHC-6 Series
Refer to the current FAA MMEL Policy Letter 25, MMEL and MEL Definitions, found on the FAA
Dynamic Regulatory System website, [Link].
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PREAMBLE
DHC-6 Series
For operations under 14 CFR parts 91 subpart K (part 91K), 121, 125, 125 LODA, 129, and 135, refer
to the current FAA MMEL Policy Letter PL-34, MMEL and MEL Preamble. For operations under
14 CFR part 91, refer to current FAA MMEL Policy Letter PL-36, 14 CFR Part 91 MEL Approval and
Preamble. Both Policy Letters are found on the FAA Dynamic Regulatory System website, [Link].
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GUIDELINES FOR (M) AND (O) PROCEDURES
DHC-6 Series
The FOEB has identified a need for certain procedures to provide an adequate level of safety while
providing relief for some items. These procedures must be established by the operator and may be
based on the aircraft manufacturer’s recommended procedures, Supplemental Type Certificate
modifier’s recommended procedures, or equivalent operator procedures. When recommended
procedures are published, the operator should comply with these procedures. If recommended
procedures are not published, the following guidelines delineate the aspects to be considered by the
operator in the development of required procedures:
SEQUENCE NO. PROCEDURE
21-2 (O) Operations procedure to ensure cabin heating is not used while on the
ground.
21-8 (M) Maintenance procedure to ensure gasper air source handle is secured in fully
inward position.
21-12 (O) Operations procedure to ensure OAT is greater than +15°C at all times and
fresh air flow is not affected.
21-13 (M) Maintenance procedure to ensure OAT is less than +35°C at all times, circuit
breaker (E7) is secured in open position and both MAU fans operate normally.
21-14 (M) Maintenance procedure to ensure OAT is less than +35°C at all times, circuit
breaker (U2) is secured in open position and vent fan operates normally.
22-1 (M) Maintenance procedure to ensure no electrical or mechanical fault exists that
will have an adverse effect on any flight control function.
22-3 [Guidelines not required – fully defined in Column 4 ‘REMARKS OR
EXEPTIONS’]
22-4 [Guidelines not required – fully defined in Column 4 ‘REMARKS OR
EXEPTIONS’]
22-5 [Guidelines not required – fully defined in Column 4 ‘REMARKS OR
EXEPTIONS’]
22-6 [Guidelines not required – fully defined in Column 4 ‘REMARKS OR
EXEPTIONS’]
22-7 [Guidelines not required – fully defined in Column 4 ‘REMARKS OR
EXEPTIONS’]
22-8 [Guidelines not required – fully defined in Column 4 ‘REMARKS OR
EXEPTIONS’]
22-9 [Guidelines not required – fully defined in Column 4 ‘REMARKS OR
EXEPTIONS’]
22-10 [Guidelines not required – fully defined in Column 4 ‘REMARKS OR
EXEPTIONS’]
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DHC-6 Series
SEQUENCE NO. PROCEDURE
23-2-A (O) Operations procedure to ensure alternate procedures are established and
used.
23-11-A (O) Operations procedure to establish and use alternate procedures. Applies to
both provisos.
23-12 (O) Operations procedure to ensure SATCOM Voice or Data Link operates
normally, alternate procedures are established and used, and SATCOM
coverage is available over the intended route of flight.
23-13-B (M) Maintenance procedure to ensure inoperative System is deactivated.
Applies to both provisos.
23-15 (O) Operations procedure to ensure the pilot’s use of all avionics equipment is
not affected and right seat intercom operates normally if right seat will be
occupied.
23-19 (M) Maintenance procedures to ensure HF radio inoperative if not required for
long range communication. Must be secured and deactivated.
23-23 (M) Maintenance procedure to ensure right hand PFD controller frequency select
function and/or volume provided multifunction controller operates normally and
left hand PFD controller operates normally.
24-5 (M) Maintenance procedure to ensure no unsafe condition exists and a
procedure to disconnect and secure the Battery Cable.
24-12 (M) Maintenance procedure to ensure the relay is confirmed to be in open
position.
24-14 [Guidelines not required – fully defined in Column 4 ‘REMARKS OR
EXEPTIONS’]
25-2-A (M) Maintenance procedure to ensure Seat is secured in the FULL UPRIGHT
position
25-2-B (O) Operations procedure to ensure baggage is not stowed under Seat with
inoperative Restraining Bar, Seat is properly placarded, and Cabin Crew is
alerted.
25-2-C-1 (M) Maintenance procedure to ensure Seat is secured in the FULL UPRIGHT
position if an Armrest is missing.
25-7-A (O) Operations procedure to ensure AED is resealed in a manner that will identify
it as a Unit that cannot be mistaken for a fully serviceable Unit.
25-7-B (O) Operations procedure to ensure EMK is resealed in a manner that will
identify it as a Unit that cannot be mistaken for a fully serviceable Unit.
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SEQUENCE NO. PROCEDURE
25-7-C (O) Operations procedure to ensure FAK is resealed in a manner that will identify
it as a Unit that cannot be mistaken for a fully serviceable Unit.
25-9 (M) Maintenance procedure to ensure Container is EMPTY and access to the
compartment is SECURED.
(O) Operations procedure to ensure sufficient Waste Receptacles are available
to accommodate all waste that may be generated on the flight.
25-10 (M) Maintenance procedure to ensure acceptable cargo loading limits from an
approved source are maintained.
25-11 (M) Maintenance procedure to secure seat in a position acceptable to the pilot.
25-12 (M) Maintenance procedure to secure seat in a position acceptable to the pilot.
25-13 (M) Maintenance procedure to ensure key locks of doors may be inoperative
provided the door is not locked.
25-14 (M) Maintenance procedure to remove sun visor(s).
25-15 (O) Operations procedures to ensure top exterior surface of nose baggage
compartment can be seen by each pilot without stretching, on-side PFD and both
MFD displays are not obscured by control column and each pilot can operate
lowest off-side bezel button of lower MFD with seat belt and shoulder harness
fastened.
26-2 (O) Operations procedure on how to determine the System is properly charged.
26-5 (M) Maintenance procedure to ensure fire bottles are checked for proper charge
once each flight-day.
26-6 (O) Operations procedures to ensure audible fire warning is operating normally,
visual fire warnings within the T5 gauge in engine window of the PFD are
operating normally and there are no deferred defects associated with Master
Warning annunciators and ‘push to discharge’ function of the pushbutton is
operating normally.
26-7 (O) Operations procedure to ensure fire detection system test satisfactorily when
the ‘Fire Detection Fault Indication’ circuit breaker for the affected side(s) is out.
27-1-A (O) Operations procedure to ensure aileron trim tab is visually checked for full
and free movement, and is confirmed neutral prior to each flight.
27-2 (M) Maintenance procedure pull aileron trim circuit breaker.
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SEQUENCE NO. PROCEDURE
27-4 (O) Operations procedures to ensure rudder trim tab is visually checked for full
and free movement once per flying day, mechanical rudder trim tab position
indicator pointer on flight compartment trim panel operates normally and Takeoff
Configuration Warning System annunciations are not generated when tab is
properly positioned for takeoff.
27-5 (O) Operations procedure to ensure electronic display of rudder trim tab position
on MFD operates normally and Takeoff Configuration Warning System operates
normally.
27-6 (O) Operations procedure to ensure elevator trim tab is visually checked for full
and free movement once per flying day and is confirmed to be in take-off position
prior to flight, mechanical elevator trim tab position pointer on flight compartment
trim panel operates normally and Takeoff Configuration Warning System
annunciations are not generated when tab is properly positioned for takeoff.
27-7 (O) Operations procedure to ensure electronic display of elevator trim tab
position on MFD operates normally and Takeoff Configuration Warning System
operates normally.
27-8 (M) Maintenance procedures to ensure light is covered up and placarded
inoperative.
27-9 (O) Operations procedure to ensure flap system is visually checked for full and
free movement and flaps are visually confirmed to be in take-off position. Takeoff
Configuration Warning System annunciations are not generated when flap are
properly positioned for takeoff.
28-3 (O) Operations procedure to ensure the quantity of fuel on board meets the
regulatory requirements for the intended flight. (One means for determining fuel
quantity is: fill fuel tanks and calculate fuel burn from full tanks.)
28-6 (O) Operations procedure to ensure corresponding fuel boost pump is operating
normally and corresponding PUMP2 switch is ON whenever PUMP 1 in affected
tank is in use.
28-7 (O) Operations procedure to ensure no other deferred defects of any kind relating
to fuel system and if ‘Low Fuel Quantity’ CAS message is present. Fuel quantity
on board is confirmed by other approved means prior to each flight.
28-8 (O) Operations procedure to ensure all other engine indicators operate normally,
fuel quantity indicators operate normally and FMS is not used for fuel quantity
monitoring.
28-10 [Guidelines not required – fully defined in Column 4 ‘REMARKS OR
EXEPTIONS’]
29-1 (M) Maintenance procedure to ensure no unsafe condition exists and hydraulic
system functions normally.
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SEQUENCE NO. PROCEDURE
29-2 (M) Maintenance procedure to ensure system pressure indicator operates
normally.
29-3 (M) Maintenance procedure to ensure accumulator pressure is confirmed to be
satisfactory by use of an externally applied pressure gauge when necessary.
30-2a (O) Operations procedure to ensure deflector(s) is visually confirmed to be in the
extended position, operations are conducted in accordance with the AFM and
OAT is below ISA +22°C during takeoff and cruise flight.
30-2b (O) Operations procedures to ensure deflector(s) is visually confirmed to be in
retracted position, flight is not conducted in known or forecast icing conditions or
an environment of sand or dust and aircraft is not operated in visible moisture at
an indicated OAT of less than +5°C.
30-11 (O) Operations procedures to ensure that flight is not conducted in known or
forecast icing conditions or an environment of sand or dust. Or airplane is
operated in visible moisture at or below +5°C. [Item reinserted to include change
tracking.]
(M) Maintenance procedure to ensure safe operation of the engine and aircraft
with the Engine Inlet Deicing Boots inoperative.
30-12 (O) Operations procedure to verify Pitot Heat System(s) operates normally.
31-2 (O) Operations procedure to record elapsed flight time.
31-3 (O) Operations procedure to ensure engine operating time is recorded.
31-5 (O) Operations procedure to ensure a wristwatch with similar functionality is
available to the pilot, clock covered up to prevent inadvertent reference to an
inaccurate indication or clock is removed, it is not necessary to pull circuit
breaker that supplies power to the clock and flight compartment dome light and
inoperative clock is physically disconnected from the aircraft electrical system
prior to next departure from a maintenance base.
(M) Maintenance procedure to ensure that the inoperative clock is physically
disconnected from the aircraft electrical system prior to next departure from a
maintenance base.
31-8 (O) Operations procedure to ensure affected channel is muted using appropriate
configuration switch, all four Master Caution and Master Warning visual
annunciators are operating normally, no other defects related to visual or aural
annunciation or indications exist and left PFD and both MFDs are operating
normally.
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SEQUENCE NO. PROCEDURE
31-9 (O)(M) Operations and maintenance procedures to ensure Electronic Checklist
System may be inoperative, out of revision, or deactivated and “Do not use”
placard must be provided if ECL content is not in agreement with approved
normal operating checklists.
31-10 (O) Operations procedure to ensure OAT is forecast to be above +5°C at all
times and there are no other deferred defects related to the MAU, ADAHRS, or
displays.
31-11 (O) Operations procedure to ensure what services are lost when a DAU channel
fails, consequences are unique to each of the 4 channels (2 left, 2 right).
32-2 (O) Operations procedure for preventing movement of the aircraft when stopped
or parked. Applies to both provisos.
32-3 (O)(M) Maintenance and operations procedures to ensure gear position
indication system is fully operational, all four wheels are confirmed to be fully
retracted and amphibian is operated as a floatplane only.
33-3 (O) May be inoperative provided alternate procedures are established and
used to notify cabin occupants.
33-25 (O) Operations procedure to ensure alternate procedures are established for
normal, abnormal and emergency situations and cabin address system is
operational.
33-26 (O)(M) Operations and maintenance procedures to ensure a ‘no smoking’
placard is provided nearby that is visible to all passengers and can be
comprehended by all passengers and passengers are advised during the
preflight safety briefing that smoking is not permitted at any time.
34-1A (O) Operations procedure to ensure any combination of three Gyro or INS
(IRU) Stabilized Compass Systems are operative.
(O) Operations procedure to ensure two Gyro or INS (IRU) Stabilized Compass
Systems operate normally, and the airplane is operated with dual independent
navigation capability.
34-5A [Guidelines not required – fully defined in Column 4 ‘REMARKS OR
EXEPTIONS’]
34-5B [Guidelines not required – fully defined in Column 4 ‘REMARKS OR
EXEPTIONS’]
34-5C [Guidelines not required – fully defined in Column 4 ‘REMARKS OR
EXEPTIONS’]
34-5D [Guidelines not required – fully defined in Column 4 ‘REMARKS OR
EXEPTIONS’]
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SEQUENCE NO. PROCEDURE
34-11 (O) Operations procedure to ensure alternate procedures are established and
used.
34-16-A-1 (O) Operations procedure to ensure alternate procedures are established and
used.
34-16-A-1-a (O) Operations procedure to ensure alternate procedures are established and
used.
34-16-A-1-d (O) Operations procedure to ensure alternate procedures are established and
used and Advisory Callouts are not required by 14 CFR.
34-16-A-1-e (O) Operations procedure to ensure alternate procedures are established and
used.
(O) Operations procedure to ensure alternate procedures are established and
used and Windshear Detection and Avoidance System (Predictive) operates
normally.
34-16-A-2 (O) Operations procedure to ensure alternate procedures are established and
used.
34-16-B-1 (O) Operations procedure to ensure alternate procedures are established and
used.
34-16-B-1-a (O) Operations procedure to ensure alternate procedures are established and
used.
34-16-B-1-d (O) Operations procedure to ensure alternate procedures are established and
used.
(O) Operations procedure to ensure alternate procedures are established and
used and Advisory Callouts are not required by 14 CFR.
34-16-B-1-e (O) Operations procedure to ensure alternate procedures are established and
used.
34-16-C-1 (O) Operations procedure to ensure alternate procedures are established and
used.
34-17-1B [Guidelines not required – fully defined in Column 4 ‘REMARKS OR
EXEPTIONS’]
34-17-2 [Guidelines not required – fully defined in Column 4 ‘REMARKS OR
EXEPTIONS’]
34-18 (M) Maintenance procedure to ensure System is deactivated and SECURED.
Applies to both provisos.
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SEQUENCE NO. PROCEDURE
34-19 (M) Maintenance procedure to ensure System is deactivated and SECURED.
Applies to both provisos.
34-19-B (O) Operations procedure to ensure TA Visual Display and Audio Functions are
operative, TA ONLY Mode is selected by the crew, and enroute or approach
procedures do not require use of the RA Display System.
34-19-C (O) Operations procedure to ensure RA Visual Display and Audio Functions are
operative, and enroute or approach procedures do not require use of the TA
Display System.
34-26-A-1 (O) Operations procedure to ensure alternate procedures are established and
used.
(O) Operations procedure to ensure alternate procedures are established and
used and Windshear Detection and Avoidance System (Predictive) operates
normally.
34-26-A-2 (O) Operations procedure to ensure alternate procedures are established and
used.
(O) Operations procedure to ensure alternate procedures are established and
used and Windshear Warning and Flight Guidance System (Reactive) operates
normally.
34-26-B-1 (O) Operations procedure to ensure alternate procedures are established and
used.
34-26-B-2 (O) Operations procedure to ensure alternate procedures are established and
used.
34-35 (O) Operations procedures to ensure FMS navigation is not required, FMS is not
used for navigation, alternate procedures are developed and used, and the ICAO
flight plan is updated (as required) to notify ATC of the navigation equipment
status of the aircraft.
34-42 (O) Operations procedure to ensure flight(s) can be carried out by reference to
short range navigation and/or pilotage and procedures are established to ensure
that the crew do not refer to the INAV map for position determination.
34-43-A [Guidelines not required – fully defined in Column 4 ‘REMARKS OR
EXEPTIONS’]
34-43-B [Guidelines not required – fully defined in Column 4 ‘REMARKS OR
EXEPTIONS’]
35-2 (O) Procedures established to verify proper installation and servicing is verified at
each preflight.
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36-1 (M) Maintenance procedure to secure Valve(s) in the CLOSED position.
36-1-A (M) Maintenance procedure to ensure bleed valve is secured closed and flight is
not conducted in known or forecast icing conditions.
(M) Maintenance procedure to ensure both bleed valves are secured closed and
flight is not conducted in known or forecast icing conditions and OAT in flight is
not less than +15°C.
37-1 (M) Maintenance procedure to assure no unsafe condition exists which could
affect the engine operation or other systems.
46-1-A (O) Operations procedure to ensure alternate procedures are established and
used.
46-1-B (O) Operations procedure to ensure alternate procedures are established and
used.
46-1-C (O) Operations procedure to ensure alternate procedures are established and
used.
46-1-D (O) Operations procedure to ensure alternate procedures are established and
used.
46-1-E (M) Maintenance procedure to ensure associated EFB and hardware is secured
by an alternate means or removed from the aircraft.
(O) Operations procedure to ensure alternate procedures are established and
used.
(M) Maintenance procedure to ensure associated EFB and hardware is secured
by an alternate means or removed from the aircraft.
46-2 (O)(M) Operations procedure to ensure one channel may be inoperative flights to
return to a maintenance base provided that consequences of inoperative channel
are evaluated individually.
46-4 (O) Operations procedure to ensure both MFDs operate normally, flight is
two-crew operation with right seat pilot performing the ‘flying pilot’ functions,
ESIS operates normally and no other deferred defects related to PFD or MFD
systems are present.
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46-9-C (O) Operations procedure to ensure operations do not require RNAV capability
and the flight(s) can be carried out by reference to short range navigation and/or
pilotage.
46-9-E (O) Operations procedure to ensure operations do not require RNAV capability,
flights can be carried out without use of the FMS by reference to short range
navigation and/or pilotage and joystick and data set knob surrounding joystick
operate normally.
52-1-A (O) Operations procedure to confirm doors are latched and the FASTEN SEAT
BELT sign remains on for the entire flight.
52-1-B (O) Operations procedure to confirm doors are latched and the FASTEN SEAT
BELT sign remains on for the entire flight.
52-3 (M) Maintenance procedure to secure the step in the RETRACTED position.
52-4 (M) Maintenance procedure to ensure a placard is provided on both sides of the
door indicating that the dampening strut is missing or inoperative.
56-1 (M) Maintenance procedure to ensure window is secured in closed position.
56-2 (M) Maintenance procedure to ensure any number of inner window panels may
be missing. Damaged inner window panels that obscure the view of the exterior
of the aircraft must be removed.
61-1 (O) Operations procedure to prohibit use of reverse.
(M) Maintenance procedure to deactivate the System and assure no other
system is affected.
61-5 (M) Maintenance procedure to ensure opposite side switchlight operates
normally, functionality of the autofeather system is not affected and CAS
annunciation of ‘autofeather selected’ and ‘autofeather armed’ operates normally.
61-7 (O) Operations procedure to ensure operations are conducted IAW AFM
Supplement 19, operations are not conducted IAW Supplement 37 and Takeoff
Configuration Warning System does not generate an inappropriate annunciation
when power levers are advanced.
73-1 (M) Maintenance procedure to ensure corresponding circuit breaker is pulled and
aircraft is not operated where the air temperature is less than +5°C.
74-1 (O) Operations procedure to ensure flight is not conducted in known or forecast
icing conditions.
79-1 (O) Operations procedure to ensure the associated oil pressure indicator is
operative.
79-2 (M) Maintenance procedure to ensure a maintenance inspection shows that the
aircraft can be dispatched and the light extinguished prior to flight.
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21. Air Conditioning
Change
Sequence No. Item 1 2 3 4 Bar
1. Air Conditioning System C 1 0
2. Ventilation Fan C 1 0 (O) May be inoperative provided
cabin heating is not used while on
ground.
3. Flight Compartment C 2 0 |
*** Fans |
(Series 100, 200, 300, |
400) |
4. Individual Cabin Louvers C - -
5. Automatic Temperature C 1 0 May be inoperative provided Manual
Control Temperature Control is operative.
(Series 100, 200, 300)
6. Manual Temperature C 1 0 May be inoperative provided
Control Automatic Temperature Control is
(Series 100, 200, 300) operative.
7. Avionics Cooling Fan C 1 0 May be inoperative provided:
(Series 100, 200, 300) a) Avionics installation does not
require Avionics Cooling Fan
operation, and
b) Circuit Breaker is secured in
the OPEN (OFF) position.
8. Air Conditioning System D 1 0 (M) GASPER AIR SOURCE handle
(RWM Vapor Cycle – must be secured in the fully inward
Option) (gasper air supply comes from ram
(Series 400 only) air scoop) position.
10. Individual Punkah C 2 0
Louvres, Instrument
Panel
11. Individual Punkah D 20 0
Louvres, Cabin
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12. Manual Heating Control C 1 0 (O) May be inoperative provided OAT
System (implies cabin is greater than +15 °C at all times
heat) (Series 400 only) and fresh air flow through all parts of
the heating and defrost system is not
affected.
13. Avionics Cooling Fan C 1 0 (M) May be inoperative provided:
(Series 400 only) a) OAT is less than +35 °C at all
times,
b) The circuit breaker (E7) is
secured in the open (off)
position, and
c) Both MAU fans operate
normally.
14. DAU Cooling Fan C - 0 (M) May be inoperative provided: |
(Series 400 only) a) OAT is less than +35 °C at all |
times, |
b) The circuit breaker (U2) is
secured in the open (off)
position, and
c) Vent fan operates normally.
15. Flight Compartment D 1 0
Temperature Indication
(Series 400 only)
16. Cabin Temperature D 1 0
Indication
(Series 400 only)
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22. Autoflight
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1. Autopilot System C - 0 (M) May be inoperative provided |
(Series 100, 200, 300) operations do not require its use. |
2. Autopilot Disconnect C 2 1 One may be inoperative provided:
Functions a) Autopilot is not used below
(Quick Release Controls) 1,500 ft. AGL, and |
(Series 100, 200, 300) b) Approach minimums do not |
require the use of the
Autopilot.
B 2 0 May be inoperative provided Autopilot
is not used.
3. Autopilot (Including Yaw C 1 0 (M)(O) May be inoperative provided: |
Damper if installed) a) The controls are confirmed |
(Series 400 Only) free and correct, |
b) The system is deactivated |
and secured in accordance |
with PSM 1-64-2 AMM |
Section 22-10-00 procedure, |
and |
c) The Autopilot is not required |
under 14 CFR applicable to |
the type of operation being |
conducted. |
D 1 0 (M)(O) May be inoperative provided: |
a) The controls are confirmed |
free and correct, |
b) The system is deactivated |
and secured in accordance |
with PSM 1-64-2 AMM |
Section 22-10-00 procedure, |
c) The Autopilot is not required |
under 14 CFR applicable to |
the type of operation being |
conducted, and |
d) Routine procedures do not |
require the use of autopilot. |
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4. REMARKS OR EXCEPTIONS
22. Autoflight
Change
Sequence No. Item 1 2 3 4 Bar
4. AP Disconnect Switch C 2 1 (O) One may be inoperative provided: |
(AP DISC) (One per a) Autopilot is not used below |
Control Wheel) 1,500 ft. AGL, |
(Series 400 Only) b) Approaches and approach |
minimums do not require the |
use of the Autopilot, and |
c) The pilot flying has an |
operative AP disconnect |
switch. |
D 2 0 (M)(O) May be inoperative provided: |
a) The controls are confirmed |
free and correct, |
b) The system is deactivated |
and secured in accordance |
with PSM 1-64-2 AMM |
Section 22-10-00 procedure, |
c) The Autopilot is not required |
under 14 CFR applicable to |
the type of operation being |
conducted, and |
d) Routine procedures do not |
require the use of autopilot. |
5. Electric Pitch Trim D 1 0 (M)(O) May be inoperative provided: |
Including Pitch Trim a) The controls are confirmed |
Servo and Pitch Trim free and correct, |
Servo Clutch b) The system is deactivated |
(Series 400 Only) and secured in accordance |
with PSM 1-64-2 AMM |
Section 22-10-00 procedure, |
c) The Autopilot is not required |
under 14 CFR applicable to |
the type of operation being |
conducted, and |
d) Routine procedures do not |
require the use of autopilot. |
6. Electric Pitch Trim D 2 0 (O) One or both may be inoperative |
Control Wheel Switch provided routine procedures do not |
(One per Control Wheel) require the use of electric pitch trim. |
(Series 400 Only)
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4. REMARKS OR EXCEPTIONS
22. Autoflight
Change
Sequence No. Item 1 2 3 4 Bar
7. G/A Switch C 2 1 One may be inoperative provided the |
(One per Control Wheel) pilot flying has an operative G/A |
(Series 400 Only) switch. |
C 2 0 (O) Both may be inoperative provided |
Flight Crew operating procedures |
exist for initiating and flying the go |
around without TOGA command bars |
and go around waypoint sequencing. |
8. Touch Control Steering C 2 0 (O) One or both may be inoperative |
Switch (TCS) provided the Flight Crew is aware of |
(One per Control Wheel) the loss of TCS functionality. |
(Series 400 Only) |
9. Trim Normal / Disable D 1 0 (M)(O) May be inoperative provided: |
Switch (Left Lower a) The controls are confirmed |
Instrument Panel) free and correct, |
(Series 400 Only) b) The system is deactivated |
and secured in accordance |
with PSM 1-64-2 AMM |
Section 22-10-00 procedure, |
c) The Autopilot is not required |
under 14 CFR applicable to |
the type of operation being |
conducted, and |
d) Routine procedures do not |
require the use of autopilot. |
10. Autopilot Primary Control D 3 0 (M)(O) May be inoperative provided: |
Servos a) The controls are confirmed |
(Pitch, Roll and Yaw) free and correct, |
(Series 400 Only) b) The system is deactivated |
and secured in accordance |
with PSM 1-64-2 AMM |
Section 22-10-00 procedure, |
c) The Autopilot is not required |
under 14 CFR applicable to |
the type of operation being |
conducted, and |
d) Routine procedures do not |
require the use of autopilot. |
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4. REMARKS OR EXCEPTIONS
23. Communications
Change
Sequence No. Item 1 2 3 4 Bar
1. Communications System D - - Any in excess of those required by
(VHF And UHF) 14 CFR may be inoperative provided
it is not powered by an Emergency
Power Source and not required for
emergency procedures.
2. Passenger Address
System (PA)
A) Passenger Configuration B 1 0 (O) May be inoperative provided |
alternate, normal and emergency |
procedures, and/or operating |
restrictions are established and used. |
NOTE: Any station function(s) that
operate normally may be
used.
B) Cargo Configuration D 1 0 May be inoperative provided
procedures do not require its use.
3. Static Discharge Wicks C - - One may be missing from the Rudder
and one from the right Elevator.
A) Rudder C 3 2
B) RH Elevator C 2 1
4. Cockpit Speaker C 2 0 May be inoperative provided two
operative Headsets are available to
flightcrew.
5. Headsets C 2 1 As required by 14 CFR.
6. Right Seat Pilot Headset C 1 0 May be inoperative or missing |
(Series 400 only) provided right pilot seat is
unoccupied.
7. Right and/or Left D 2 0 May be inoperative provided headset
Headset Noise is otherwise operating normally.
Cancelling Function Non-noise cancelling headsets may
(Series 400 only) be used.
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23. Communications
Change
Sequence No. Item 1 2 3 4 Bar
8. Cockpit Voice Recorder
(CVR)
A) For Air Carrier And
Commercial Operators
1) With Flight Data A 1 0 May be inoperative provided:
Recorder (FDR) Installed a) Flight Data Recorder (FDR)
operates normally, and
b) Repairs are made within
3 flight-days.
2) Without Flight Data A 1 0 May be inoperative provided repairs
Recorder (FDR) Installed are made within 3 flight-days.
B) For Operators Other A 1 0 May be inoperative provided repairs
Than Air Carriers And are made in accordance with
Commercial Operators applicable sections of 14 CFR.
9. Recorded Passenger C 1 0 May be inoperative provided
*** Briefing Unit passengers are appropriately briefed.
10. Boom Microphones
A) Cockpit Voice Recorder
With Flight Data
Recorder Installed
1) Cockpit Voice Recorder A - 0 May be inoperative provided:
Equipped To Record a) Flight Data Recorder (FDR)
Boom Microphone Per operates normally, and
14 CFR 121.359(e) or b) Repairs are made within
135.151(d) 3 flight-days.
2) Cockpit Voice Recorder D - 0 Any in excess of those required by
*** Not Equipped To Record 14 CFR may be inoperative.
Boom Microphone
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23. Communications
Change
Sequence No. Item 1 2 3 4 Bar
10. Boom Microphones
(Cont’d)
B) Cockpit Voice Recorder
Without Flight Data
Recorder Installed
1) Cockpit Voice Recorder A - 0 May be inoperative provided repairs
Equipped To Record are made within 3 flight-days.
Boom Microphone Per
14 CFR 121.359(e) or
135.151(d)
2) Cockpit Voice Recorder D - 0 Any in excess of those required by
*** Not Equipped To Record 14 CFR may be inoperative.
Boom Microphones
11. Selective Call Systems C - 0 (O) May be inoperative provided
(SELCAL) alternate procedures are established
and used.
D - 0 May be inoperative provided
procedures do not require its use.
A) Channels C - 0 (O) May be inoperative provided
alternate procedures are established
and used.
D - 0 May be inoperative provided
procedures do not require its use.
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4. REMARKS OR EXCEPTIONS
23. Communications
Change
Sequence No. Item 1 2 3 4 Bar
12. High Frequency (HF) D - - Any in excess of those required by
Communication System 14 CFR may be inoperative.
C - 1 (O) May be inoperative while
conducting operations that require
two LRCS provided:
a) Aircraft SATVOICE system |
operates normally, |
b) SATVOICE services are |
available as a LRCS over the |
intended route of flight, |
c) The ICAO Flight Plan is |
updated (as required) to notify |
ATC of the communications |
equipment status of the |
aircraft, and |
d) Alternate procedures are |
established and used. |
|
13. Emergency Locator
Transmitter (ELT)
A) Survival Type ELTs D - - Any in excess of those required by
*** 14 CFR may be inoperative or
missing.
B) Fixed ELTs A - 0 (M) May be inoperative provided:
*** a) System is deactivated, and
b) Repairs are made within
90 days.
A - 0 May be missing provided repairs are
made within 90 days.
D - - (M) Any in excess of those required
by 14 CFR may be inoperative
provided System is deactivated.
D - - Any in excess of those required by
14 CFR may be missing.
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4. REMARKS OR EXCEPTIONS
23. Communications
Change
Sequence No. Item 1 2 3 4 Bar
14. VHF Communications C 2 0 Any in excess of those required by
Radios (MMDR) 14 CFR may be inoperative provided
(Series 400 only) it is not powered by an Emergency
Power Source and not required for
emergency procedures.
NOTE: See Section 34 for navigation
functionality of MMDR.
15. Audio Panels (KMA 29) D 2 1 (O) Right side may be inoperative
(Series 400 only) provided:
a) The pilot’s use of all avionics
equipment is not affected, and
b) Right seat intercom operates
normally if right seat will be
occupied.
16. Audio Amplifiers
(in KMA)
(Series 400 only)
A) Normal System B 2 1 For 2 pilot operations, one may be
inoperative provided that the Normal
function on the opposite side
operates normally.
B) Emergency System B 2 1
17. Voice Activated Intercom
(Series 400 only)
A) Pilot Positions C 2 0 May be inoperative provided right
pilot seat is unoccupied.
B) Observer Position D 1 0
C) Passenger Positions D - 0
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23. Communications
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18. Control Yoke ‘Press to C 1 0 Right side may be inoperative for
Transmit’ Switch single pilot operations.
(Series 400 only)
B 1 0 Left side may be inoperative for 2
crew operations only.
19. HF Radio D - 0 (M) May be inoperative if not required
(Series 400 only) for long range communication. Must
be secured and deactivated.
20. Satellite Telephone D - 0 May be inoperative if not required for
System long range communication.
(Series 400 only)
21. Satellite Tracking See section 31-13.
System
(Series 400 only)
22. Multifunction Controller See sections 46-9 and 46-10.
(Series 400 only)
23. Concentric Frequency B 2 0 (M) Right hand PFD controller
Select Knobs and/or frequency select function and/or
Volume Control Knob on volume control function may be
PFD Controller inoperative provided:
(Series 400 only) a) Multifunction controller
operates normally, and;
b) Left hand PFD controller
operates normally.
24. Aircraft Messaging D 1 0 May be inoperative provided it is not |
*** System required by 14 CFR. |
(e.g. satellite messing) |
(Series -400 only) |
25. Satellite Audio D 1 0 May be inoperative provided it is not |
*** Conversation required by 14 CFR. |
26. Satellite Tracking D 1 0 May be inoperative provided it is not |
*** required by 14 CFR. |
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24. Electrical Power
Change
Sequence No. Item 1 2 3 4 Bar
1. DC Generator Warning B 2 1 One may be inoperative provided
Lights corresponding Load meter is
(Series 100, 200, 300) operative.
2. AC Inverters B 2 1 One may be inoperative for day VMC.
(Series 100, 200, 300)
B 2 1 One may be inoperative for day and
night provided flight instruments do
not require AC power.
3. AC Inverter Warning B 1 0 May be inoperative for day VMC.
Light
(Series 100, 200, 300)
4. Battery Temperature B 1 0 Either the Warning Lights or the
Warning System Temperature Indicator must be
(Ni-Cad Battery) operative.
(Series 100, 200, 300)
5. Auxiliary Battery B 1 0 (M) May be inoperative provided
(Series 100, 200, 300) Auxiliary Battery is disconnected from
the Electrical System.
6. Auxiliary Power Source B 1 0
For Gyroscopic Pitch
And Bank Indicator.
(Series 100, 200, 300)
7. Generators B 2 1 One may be inoperative for a day
(Series 400 only) VMC flight or series of flights to return
to a maintenance base provided that
a suitable aerodrome is always
available enroute within 30 minutes
flight time. Aircraft may not depart a
maintenance base with an
inoperative generator.
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TABLE KEY
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2. NO. INSTALLED
DHC-6 3. NO. REQUIRED FOR DISPATCH
4. REMARKS OR EXCEPTIONS
24. Electrical Power
Change
Sequence No. Item 1 2 3 4 Bar
8. Main Battery B 1 0 May be unserviceable for day VMC
(Series 400 only) flight provided that both generators
are serviceable. Aircraft may not
depart a maintenance base with an
unserviceable battery.
9. ESIS Battery B 1 0 May be unserviceable for day VMC
(Series 400 only) provided no other defects related to
the APEX presentation of PFD data
are present and the magnetic
compass at the top of the windshield
center post operates normally.
10. Battery Voltage C 1 0 May be inoperative provided that
Indication battery voltage can be observed
(Series 400 only) using right or left bus indications.
11. Generator Voltage C 2 1 One may be inoperative provided that
Indication affected generator voltage can be
(Series 400 only) observed using opposite bus or
battery voltage indications, and
provided the bus tie remains in the
NORMAL (closed) position.
12. External Power Relay C 1 0 (M) May be inoperative provided that
(Series 400 only) the relay is confirmed to be in the
open position.
13. External Power Voltage C 1 0 May be inoperative provided that
Indication and/or external power source voltage can be
annunciation determined by other means.
(Series 400 only)
14. Avionics Start Battery C 1 0 (M)(O) May be inoperative or missing |
provided: |
a) Circuit Breakers M7 and N7 |
are secured in the open (OFF) |
position, and |
b) AVIONIC START BATTERY |
switch is placarded and |
remains in the OFF position. |
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DATE: 12/20/2023
TABLE KEY
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2. NO. INSTALLED
DHC-6 3. NO. REQUIRED FOR DISPATCH
4. REMARKS OR EXCEPTIONS
25. Equipment/Furnishings
Change
Sequence No. Item 1 2 3 4 Bar
1. Cockpit Shoulder B 2 1 Right side may be inoperative for
Harness operations not requiring a Second In
Command provided Seat remains
unoccupied.
2. Passenger Seat(s) D - - May be inoperative provided:
a) Seat does not block an
Emergency Exit,
b) Seat does not restrict any
passenger from access to the
main aircraft aisle, and
c) Affected Seat(s) are blocked
and placarded
“DO NOT OCCUPY”.
NOTE 1: A Seat with an inoperative
Seat Belt is considered
inoperative.
NOTE 2: Affected Seat(s) may
include the Seat(s) behind
and/or adjacent outboard
Seats.
A) Recline Mechanism D - - (M) May be inoperative and Seat
occupied provided Seat is secured in
the FULL UPRIGHT position.
D - - May be inoperative and Seat
occupied provided Seat Back is
immovable in FULL UPRIGHT
position.
B) Underseat Baggage C - - (O) May be inoperative provided:
Restraining Bars a) Baggage is not stowed under
Seat with inoperative
Restraining Bar,
b) Associated Seat is placarded
“DO NOT STOW BAGGAGE
UNDER THIS SEAT”, and
c) Procedures are established to
alert Cabin Crew of
inoperative Restraining Bar.
(Continued)
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TABLE KEY
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2. NO. INSTALLED
DHC-6 3. NO. REQUIRED FOR DISPATCH
4. REMARKS OR EXCEPTIONS
25. Equipment/Furnishings
Change
Sequence No. Item 1 2 3 4 Bar
2. Passenger Seat(s)
(Cont’d)
C) Armrest
1) Armrest With Recline D - - (M) May be inoperative or missing
Mechanism and Seat occupied provided:
a) Armrest does not block an
Emergency Exit,
b) Armrest does not restrict any
passenger from access to the
main aircraft aisle, and
c) If Armrest is missing, Seat is
secured in the FULL
UPRIGHT position.
2) Armrest Without Recline D - - May be inoperative or missing and
Mechanism Seat occupied provided:
a) Armrest does not block an
Emergency Exit, and
b) Armrest does not restrict any
passenger from access to the
main aircraft aisle.
3. Approved Flotation C - - As required by 14 CFR.
Equipment
4. ELT C - - See Item 23-13. |
(Continued)
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DATE: 12/20/2023
TABLE KEY
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2. NO. INSTALLED
DHC-6
3. NO. REQUIRED FOR DISPATCH
4. REMARKS OR EXCEPTIONS
25. Equipment/Furnishings
Change
Sequence No. Item 1 2 3 4 Bar
5. Non-Essential - 0 May be inoperative, damaged, or
*** Equipment & Furnishings missing provided that the item(s) is
(NEF) deferred in accordance with the
operator’s NEF deferral program. The
NEF program, procedures, and
processes are outlined in the
operators (insert name) Manual. (M)
and (O) procedures, if required, must
be available to the flightcrew and
included in the operator’s appropriate
document.
NOTE: Exterior Lavatory Door Ash
Trays are not considered NEF
Items.
6. Avionics Cooling Fan D - - See Item 21-7.
7. Emergency Medical
Equipment
A) Automatic External A - 0 (O) May be incomplete, missing or
Defibrillator (AED) inoperative provided:
And/Or Associated a) AED is resealed in a manner
Equipment that will identify it as a Unit
that cannot be mistaken for a
fully serviceable Unit, and
b) Repairs or replacements are
made within 1 flight.
D - - Any in excess of those required by
14 CFR may be incomplete, missing,
or inoperative.
NOTE: Medical equipment installed in |
the aircraft as part of an |
Emergency Medical Service |
(EMS) operation is not |
considered part of the normal |
complement of equipment. No |
MMEL relief applies to that |
equipment and 14 CFR |
maintenance and inspection |
requirements do not apply. |
(Continued)
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DATE: 12/20/2023
TABLE KEY
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2. NO. INSTALLED
DHC-6
3. NO. REQUIRED FOR DISPATCH
4. REMARKS OR EXCEPTIONS
25. Equipment/Furnishings
Change
Sequence No. Item 1 2 3 4 Bar
7. Emergency Medical
Equipment
(Cont’d)
B) Emergency Medical Kit A - 0 (O) May be incomplete, missing or
(EMK) And/Or inoperative provided:
Associated Equipment a) EMK is resealed in a manner
that will identify it as a Unit
that cannot be mistaken for a
fully serviceable Unit, and
b) Repairs or replacements are
made within 1 flight.
D - - Any in excess of those required by
14 CFR may be incomplete, missing,
or inoperative.
NOTE: Medical equipment installed in |
the aircraft as part of an |
Emergency Medical Service |
(EMS) operation is not |
considered part of the normal |
complement of equipment. No |
MMEL relief applies to that |
equipment and 14 CFR |
maintenance and inspection |
requirements do not apply |
C) First Aid Kit (FAK) A - - (O) If more than one is required by
And/Or Associated 14 CFR, only one of the required First
Equipment Aid Kits may be incomplete, missing
or inoperative provided:
a) FAK is resealed in a manner
that will identify it as a Unit
that cannot be mistaken for a
fully serviceable Unit, and
b) Repairs or replacements are
made within 1 flight.
(Continued)
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DATE: 12/20/2023
TABLE KEY
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2. NO. INSTALLED
DHC-6
3. NO. REQUIRED FOR DISPATCH
4. REMARKS OR EXCEPTIONS
25. Equipment/Furnishings
Change
Sequence No. Item 1 2 3 4 Bar
7. Emergency Medical
Equipment
(Cont’d)
C) First Aid Kit (FAK) D - - Any in excess of those required by
And/Or Associated 14 CFR may be incomplete, missing,
Equipment or inoperative.
(Cont'd)
NOTE: Medical equipment installed in |
the aircraft as part of an |
Emergency Medical Service |
(EMS) operation is not |
considered part of the normal |
complement of equipment. No |
MMEL relief applies to that |
equipment and 14 CFR |
maintenance and inspection |
requirements do not apply. |
8. “Fasten Seat Belt While C - - One or more Signs or Placards may
Seated” Sign Or Placard be illegible or missing provided a
legible Sign or Placard is visible from
each occupied Passenger Seat.
9. Galley/Cabin Waste C - - (M)(O) May be inoperative provided:
*** Receptacles Access a) The Container is EMPTY and
Doors/Covers the access is SECURED to
prevent waste introduction
into the Compartment, and
b) Procedures are established to
ensure that sufficient Galley
Waste Receptacles are
available to accommodate all
waste that may be generated
on a flight.
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DATE: 12/20/2023
TABLE KEY
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2. NO. INSTALLED
DHC-6
3. NO. REQUIRED FOR DISPATCH
4. REMARKS OR EXCEPTIONS
25. Equipment/Furnishings
Change
Sequence No. Item 1 2 3 4 Bar
10. Cargo Restraint Systems A - - (M) May be inoperative or missing |
*** provided: |
a) Approved cargo-loading limits |
are observed. The only |
source documents are: |
• Type certificate (TC), |
• Supplemental Type |
Certificate (STC), |
• Airplane Flight Manual |
(AFM), |
• Airplane Flight Manual |
Supplement (AFMS), |
• Rotorcraft Flight Manual |
(RFM), |
• Rotorcraft Flight Manual |
Supplement (RFMS), |
• Pilot’s Operating |
Handbook (POH), |
• TC/STC Weight and |
Balance Manual (WBM), |
and |
b) Repairs are made within |
120 consecutive calendar-days. |
A - - May be inoperative or missing |
provided: |
a) cargo compartment remains |
empty, and |
b) Repairs are made within |
120 consecutive calendar-days. |
A - - Individual cargo areas may be |
inoperative provided: |
a) aircraft is operated in |
accordance with Original |
Equipment Manufacturer |
(OEM) W&B source |
document, and |
b) Repairs are made within |
120 consecutive calendar-days. |
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DATE: 12/20/2023
TABLE KEY
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2. NO. INSTALLED
DHC-6
3. NO. REQUIRED FOR DISPATCH
4. REMARKS OR EXCEPTIONS
25. Equipment/Furnishings
Change
Sequence No. Item 1 2 3 4 Bar
11. Pilot Seat (left or right) B 2 0 (M) May be inoperative provided the |
Vertical Alignment seat is secured in a position |
(Series 400 only) acceptable to the pilot. |
12. Pilot Seat (left or right) B 2 0 (M) May be inoperative provided the |
Fore and Aft Adjustment seat is secured in a position |
(Series 400 only) acceptable to the pilot. |
13. Key Locks of Doors D 6 0 (M) One or more may be inoperative
(Series 400 only) provided that the door is not locked.
14. Flight Compartment Sun D - 0 (M) Sun visor(s) may be missing.
Visor Broken or chipped visors must be
(Series 400 only) removed from aircraft.
15. Eye Height Reference C 1 0 (O) May be missing or damaged
Device provided crew seats are adjusted to
(Series 400 only) ensure that:
a) Top exterior surface of nose
baggage compartment can be
seen by each pilot without
stretching,
b) On-side PFD and both MFD
displays are not obscured by
control column when control
column is in elevator neutral
position, and
c) Each pilot can operate the
lowest off-side bezel button of
the lower MFD with seat belt
and shoulder harness
fastened.
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DATE: 03/25/2015
TABLE KEY
AIRCRAFT: 1. REPAIR CATEGORY
2. NO. INSTALLED
DHC-6 3. NO. REQUIRED FOR DISPATCH
4. REMARKS OR EXCEPTIONS
26. Fire Protection
Change
Sequence No. Item 1 2 3 4 Bar
1. Portable Fire D - - Any in excess of those required by
Extinguisher 14 CFR may be inoperative or
missing provided:
a) The inoperative Fire
Extinguisher is tagged
INOPERATIVE, removed from
the installed location and
placed out of sight so it
cannot be mistaken for a
functional Unit, and
b) Required distribution is
maintained.
2. Engine Fire Extinguisher C 4 0 (O) May be missing provided Fire
Pressure/Thermal Bottles are checked for proper charge
Indicators before first flight of each day.
3. Engine Fire Warning C 1 0 May be inoperative provided both
Bells Fire Warning Lights are operative.
(Series 100, 200, 300)
4. Cargo Compartment Fire C - 0 May be inoperative provided Cargo
*** Detection/ Suppression Compartment remains EMPTY.
Systems
NOTE: Does not preclude the
carriage of empty cargo
containers, pallets, ballast,
etc.
5. Engine Fire Extinguisher C 4 0 (M) One or more may be
Pressure/Thermal unserviceable provided fire bottles
Indicators are checked for proper charge once
(Series 400 only) each flight-day.
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2. NO. INSTALLED
DHC-6 3. NO. REQUIRED FOR DISPATCH
4. REMARKS OR EXCEPTIONS
26. Fire Protection
Change
Sequence No. Item 1 2 3 4 Bar
6. Fire Pushbutton Visual C 1 0 (O) Illumination (visual annunciation)
Annunciation within one pushbutton may be
(Series 400 only) inoperative provided that the audible
fire warning is operating normally, the
visual fire warnings within the T5
gauge in the engine window of the
PFD are operating normally, there
are no deferred defects associated
with the Master Warning
annunciators, and the ‘push to
discharge’ function of the pushbutton
is operating normally.
7. Engine Fire Detection – B 2 0 (O) One or both may be inoperative
Primary Circuit provided that the fire detection
(Series 400 only) system tests satisfactorily when the
‘Fire Detection Fault Indication’ circuit
breaker for the affected side(s) is out.
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2. NO. INSTALLED
DHC-6 3. NO. REQUIRED FOR DISPATCH
4. REMARKS OR EXCEPTIONS
27. Flight Controls
Change
Sequence No. Item 1 2 3 4 Bar
1. Aileron Trim Tab C 1 0 May be inoperative provided:
Indicator a) Tab is visually checked for full
range of operation,
b) Tab operation is not affected,
and
c) Tab is positioned to NEUTRAL
prior to each departure and
NEUTRAL position is verified
by visual inspection.
A) Aileron Trim Tab C 1 0 (O) May be inoperative provided the
Indicator (MFD) aileron trim tab is visually checked for
full and free movement, and is
confirmed neutral prior to each flight.
2. Aileron Trim Control C 1 0 (M) May be inoperative provided: |
a) Tab is checked for NEUTRAL
prior to each departure, and
b) Aileron Trim Circuit Breaker is
PULLED.
3. Rudder Trim Tab C 1 0 May be inoperative provided:
(200 Series Only) a) Tab is visually checked for full
range of operation,
b) Tab operation is not affected,
and
c) Tab is positioned to NEUTRAL
prior to each departure and
NEUTRAL position is verified
by visual inspection.
4. Rudder Trim Tab C 1 0 (O) May be inoperative provided:
Indicator (MFD) a) Rudder trim tab is visually
(Series 400 only) checked for full and free
movement once per flying
day, and is confirmed to be in
the take-off position prior to
each flight, |
b) Mechanical rudder trim tab
position indicator pointer on
flight compartment trim panel
operates normally, and |
c) Takeoff Configuration Warning
System annunciations are not
generated when tab is
properly positioned for takeoff.
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2. NO. INSTALLED
DHC-6 3. NO. REQUIRED FOR DISPATCH
4. REMARKS OR EXCEPTIONS
27. Flight Controls
Change
Sequence No. Item 1 2 3 4 Bar
5. Rudder Trim Tab C 1 0 (O) May be inoperative provided:
Indicator (Mechanical a) The electronic display of
Pointer) rudder trim tab position on the
(Series 400 only) MFD operates normally, and
b) The Takeoff Configuration
Warning System operates
normally.
6. Elevator Trim Tab C 1 0 (O) May be inoperative provided:
Indicator (MFD) a) Elevator trim tab is visually
(Series 400 only) checked for full and free
movement once per flying
day, and is confirmed to be in
the take-off position prior to
each flight,
b) Mechanical elevator trim tab
position indicator pointer on
flight compartment trim panel
operates normally, and
c) Takeoff Configuration
Warning System
annunciations are not
generated when the tab is
properly positioned for takeoff.
7. Elevator Trim Tab D 1 0 (O) May be inoperative provided:
Indicator (Mechanical a) The electronic display of
Pointer) elevator trim tab position on
(Series 400 only) the MFD operates normally,
and |
b) The Takeoff Configuration
Warning System operates
normally.
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2. NO. INSTALLED
DHC-6 3. NO. REQUIRED FOR DISPATCH
4. REMARKS OR EXCEPTIONS
27. Flight Controls
Change
Sequence No. Item 1 2 3 4 Bar
8. Stall Warning Light C 1 0 (M) May be inoperative provided: |
(below ESIS) a) All PFD and MFD display
(Series 400 only) panels operate normally,
b) Both channels of the aural
warning system operate
normally,
c) Stall warning indications
within both PFDs operate
normally, and
d) Light is covered up and
placarded inoperative.
9. Flap Position Sensor or C 1 0 (O) May be inoperative provided:
Indicator a) Flap system is visually
(Series 400 only) checked for full and free
movement once per flying
day, and flaps are visually
confirmed to be in the take-off
position prior to each flight,
and
b) Takeoff Configuration
Warning System
annunciations are not
generated when flaps are
properly positioned for takeoff.
10. Aileron Position Sensor C 1 0 May be inoperative provided elevator
(FDR sending unit) trim tab, rudder trim tab, aileron trim
(Series 400 only) tab and flap position sensors operate
normally and CVR operates normally.
11. Rudder Position Sensor C 1 0 May be inoperative provided elevator
(FDR sending unit) trim tab, rudder trim tab, aileron trim
(Series 400 only) tab and flap position sensors operate
normally and CVR operates normally.
12. Elevator Position Sensor C 1 0 May be inoperative provided elevator
(FDR sending unit) trim tab, rudder trim tab, aileron trim
(Series 400 only) tab and flap position sensors operate
normally and CVR operates normally.
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2. NO. INSTALLED
DHC-6 3. NO. REQUIRED FOR DISPATCH
4. REMARKS OR EXCEPTIONS
27. Flight Controls
Change
Sequence No. Item 1 2 3 4 Bar
13. Rudder Pedal assembly C 2 0 May be inoperative provided:
fore/aft adjustment a) Rudder pedal position is
(Series 400 only) acceptable to pilot(s),
b) Pilot can achieve satisfactory
eye position with reference to
eye height reference device,
and
c) Rudder pedal assembly is
secured in position.
D 2 1 Right side may be inoperative for
single pilot operation, provided right
pilot seat is unoccupied.
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2. NO. INSTALLED
DHC-6 3. NO. REQUIRED FOR DISPATCH
4. REMARKS OR EXCEPTIONS
28. Fuel
Change
Sequence No. Item 1 2 3 4 Bar
1. Fuel Boost Pumps C 4 2 One Pump in each Tank may be
inoperative provided:
a) Circuit Breaker is secured in
the OPEN position for the
inoperative Pump, and
b) Flight is restricted to 8000 ft.
MSL or below.
NOTE: Four Pumps are required
when operating with 100%
aviation gasoline.
A) Auxiliary Fuel Boost C 2 0 May be inoperative provided:
Pumps a) Switch is in the OFF position,
b) Auxiliary Fuel Boost Pump
Circuit Breakers are secured
in the OPEN position, and
c) Auxiliary Wing Tanks are
EMPTY.
2. Fuel Boost Pump C 4 3 One may be inoperative with all
Caution Lights Pumps operative.
(Series 100, 200, 300)
A) Auxiliary Wing Tanks C 2 0 May be inoperative provided:
Pump Fail Light a) Switch is in the OFF position,
b) Auxiliary Fuel Boost Pump
Circuit Breakers are secured
in the OPEN position, and
c) Auxiliary Wing Tanks are
EMPTY.
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2. NO. INSTALLED
DHC-6 3. NO. REQUIRED FOR DISPATCH
4. REMARKS OR EXCEPTIONS
28. Fuel
Change
Sequence No. Item 1 2 3 4 Bar
3. Fuel Quantity Gauges C 2 1 (O) One may be inoperative provided:
(Series 100, 200, 300) a) A reliable means is |
established to determine that
fuel quantity on board meets
the regulatory requirements
for the intended flight,
b) Both Fuel Flow Indicators are
operative,
c) Both Fuel Low Level Warning
Lights are operative, and
d) The AFT FUEL LOW LEVEL
and FWD FUEL LOW LEVEL
caution CAS system operates
normally (Series 400 only).
A) Auxiliary Wing Tank Fuel C 2 0 May be inoperative provided:
Quantity Indicator a) Pilot visually confirms Wing
Tank is FULL,
b) Pilot monitors fuel flow from
Main Tank to confirm Wing
Tank EMPTY, and
c) Both Auxiliary Wing Tank Fuel
Pump Caution Lights must be
operational.
4. Fuel Low Level Warning C 2 1 One may be inoperative provided
Lights associated Fuel Quantity Gauge is
operative.
5. Fuel Control Sensor C 2 0 May be inoperative provided:
Tube Heaters a) Corresponding Circuit Breaker
is secured in the OPEN
position, and
b) Aircraft is not operated with
OAT below 0 °C (Series 100,
200, 300), and
c) The aircraft is not operated at
an OAT below 5 °C
(Series 400 only).
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2. NO. INSTALLED
DHC-6 3. NO. REQUIRED FOR DISPATCH
4. REMARKS OR EXCEPTIONS
28. Fuel
Change
Sequence No. Item 1 2 3 4 Bar
6. Fuel Boost Pump Low C 4 3 (O) One may be inoperative provided:
Pressure Detection a) Corresponding fuel boost
Switches pump is operating normally,
(Series 400 only) and
b) The corresponding PUMP 2
switch is moved to the ON
position whenever PUMP 1 in
the affected tank is in use.
7. FUEL LOW LEVEL Float C 2 0 (O) One or both may be inoperative,
Sensors provided:
(Series 400 only) a) There are no other deferred
defects of any kind relating to
the fuel system, and, if a “Low
Fuel Quantity” CAS message
is present, and
b) The fuel quantity on board is
confirmed by other approved
means prior to each flight.
8. Fuel Flow Indication B 2 0 (O) May be inoperative provided:
(Series 400 only) a) All other engine indicators
operate normally,
b) The fuel quantity indicators
operate normally and no
deferred defects related to
FQGS are present, and
c) FMS is not used for fuel
quantity monitoring.
NOTE: Expect that the ‘CHECK
FUEL QUANTITY’ message
will be displayed within the
FMS map window.
9. FMS Fuel Quantity C 1 0 May be inoperative provided there
Monitoring are no other deferred defects related
(Series 400 only) to fuel quantity measurement.
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4. REMARKS OR EXCEPTIONS
28. Fuel
Change
Sequence No. Item 1 2 3 4 Bar
10. Fuel Quantity Gauging C 2 1 (M)(O) One may be inoperative |
System (FQGS) provided: |
(FWD and AFT) a) The fuel quantity on board is |
(Series 400 only) determined by other approved |
means prior to each flight, |
b) Both fuel flow indicators |
operate normally, and |
c) The AFT FUEL LOW LEVEL |
and FWD FUEL LOW LEVEL |
caution CAS system operates |
normally. |
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4. REMARKS OR EXCEPTIONS
29. Hydraulic Power
Change
Sequence No. Item 1 2 3 4 Bar
1. ‘System’ Hydraulic C 1 0 (M) May be inoperative provided
System Pressure Brake System Pressure Indicator is
Indicator operative.
2. ‘Brake’ Hydraulic System C 1 0 (M) May be inoperative provided the
Pressure Indicator System Pressure Indicator operates
(Series 400 only) normally.
3. Hydraulic Accumulator C 2 0 (M) May be inoperative provided the
Gauges accumulator pressure is confirmed to
(Series 400 only) be satisfactory by use of an externally
applied pressure gauge when
necessary.
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4. REMARKS OR EXCEPTIONS
30. Ice and Rain Protection
Change
Sequence No. Item 1 2 3 4 Bar
1. Surface Deicing System C 1 0 May be inoperative provided aircraft
(Wing And Horizontal is not operated in known or forecast
Stabilizer) icing conditions.
2. Intake Deflectors C 2 0 Both May be inoperative provided:
(Series 100, 200, 300) a) Inoperative Deflectors are
verified in the RETRACTED
or EXTENDED position. If
verified in the RETRACTED
position, the aircraft is not to
be operated into known or
forecast icing conditions, or in
an environment of dust or
sand, and
b) Operation is conducted in
accordance with the AFM.
A) If Extended C 2 0 (O) One or both may be inoperative
(Series 400 only) provided:
a) The inoperative deflector(s) is
visually confirmed to be in the
extended position,
b) Operations are conducted in
accordance with the AFM,
and
c) OAT is below ISA +22 °C
during takeoff and cruise
flight.
B) If Retracted C 2 0 (O) One or both may be inoperative
(Series 400 only) provided:
a) The inoperative deflector(s) is
visually confirmed to be in the
retracted position,
b) Flight is not conducted in
known or forecast icing
conditions or an environment
of sand or dust, and
c) Aircraft is not operated in
visible moisture at an
indicated OAT of less than
+5 °C.
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4. REMARKS OR EXCEPTIONS
30. Ice and Rain Protection
Change
Sequence No. Item 1 2 3 4 Bar
3. Intake Deflectors C 2 0 May be inoperative provided:
Indicators a) Both Deflectors are operative,
b) Proper Deflector position is
confirmed prior to departure,
and
c) Deflector actuation is
confirmed by Torquemeter
Indicator.
4. Propeller Deicing C 2 0 May be inoperative provided aircraft
Systems is not operated in known or forecast
icing conditions.
5. Windshield Deicing C 2 0 May be inoperative provided aircraft
Systems is not operated in known or forecast
icing conditions.
6. Windshield Wipers C 2 0 May be inoperative provided aircraft
is not operated in precipitation within
5 nautical miles of the airport of
takeoff or intended landing.
7. Pitot Heaters B 2 0 Left unit must be operative for IFR
passenger carrying and for flight in
known or forecast icing conditions.
Two heated Pitot Tubes are required
for these conditions if a second
Airspeed Indicator is installed and
operative.
NOTE: OAT must remain above |
+5 °C at all times for
series 400.
8. Automatic Surface C 1 0 May be inoperative provided the
Deicing System Function Manual Function is operative.
9. Stabilizer Deice C 2 0 May be inoperative provided aircraft
Pressure Indicator Lights is not operated in known or forecast
(Series 100, 200, 300) icing conditions.
10. Stall Warning Heater C 1 0 May be inoperative provided aircraft
is not operated in known or forecast
icing conditions.
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4. REMARKS OR EXCEPTIONS
30. Ice and Rain Protection
Change
Sequence No. Item 1 2 3 4 Bar
11. Engine Inlet Deicing C 2 0 (O)(M) May be inoperative provided: |
Boots a) Flight is not conducted in |
known or forecast icing |
conditions or an environment |
of sand or dust, and |
b) Aircraft is not operated in |
visible moisture at an |
indicated OAT of less than |
+5 °C. |
12. Pitot Heater Indicator B 2 0 (O) May be inoperative provided all
Lights other elements of the Pitot Heat
System operate normally and the
airplane is not operated in known or
forecast icing conditions.
13. Pitot Heat Indicating C - 0 May be inoperative provided:
Systems (Not Required a) All other Elements of the Pitot
By The Certification Or Heat System operate
Operating Rules) normally, and
b) The airplane is not operated
into known or forecast icing
conditions.
14. Stall Warning Vane C 1 0 May inoperative provided flight is not
Heater conducted in known or forecast icing
(Series 400 only) conditions.
D 1 0 May be inoperative for extensive
periods of day VFR operations
provided flight is not conducted in
known or forecast icing conditions.
15. Valve Heaters C 3 0 May be inoperative provided flight is
(Series 400 only) not conducted in known or forecast
icing conditions.
D 3 0 May be inoperative for extensive
periods of day VFR operations
provided flight is not conducted in
known or forecast icing conditions.
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4. REMARKS OR EXCEPTIONS
30. Ice and Rain Protection
Change
Sequence No. Item 1 2 3 4 Bar
16. ‘PNEUMATIC LOW C 1 0 May be inoperative provided flight is
PRESS’ Annunciation not conducted in known or forecast
(Series 400 only) icing conditions.
D 1 0 May be inoperative for extensive
periods of day VFR operations
provided flight is not conducted in
known or forecast icing conditions.
NOTE: Pneumatic Low Pressure
annunciation is not provided
on aircraft that are not fitted
with surface de-ice boots.
17. Manual Mode Control of C 3 0 Manual inflation control of one or
Surface De-Ice System more boots may be inoperative
(Series 400 only) provided that the system operates
normally in both the auto-fast and
auto-slow timer modes.
18. Automatic Mode Control C 1 0 The auto-slow mode may be
of Surface De-ice inoperative.
System
(Series 400 only)
19. Stabilizer Boot Deicing B 2 0 One or both may be inoperative
Pressure Annunciation provided flight is not conducted in
(Series 400 only) known or forecast icing conditions.
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4. REMARKS OR EXCEPTIONS
31. Indicating/Recording Systems
Change
Sequence No. Item 1 2 3 4 Bar
1. Clock With Sweep C 1 0 May be inoperative for VFR
Second Hand Or Electric operations.
Digital Clock
(Series 100, 200, 300)
2. Flight Hour Recorder C 1 0 (O)Maybe inoperative provided |
(Series 100, 200, 300) alternate method of recording flight |
time is established. |
3. Engine Hour Recorder C 1 0 (O)Maybe inoperative provided |
(Series 100, 200, 300) alternate method of recording engine |
operating time is established. |
4. Flight Data Recorder C - 0 Any in excess of those required by
(FDR) System 14 CFR may be inoperative. |
A - 0 May be inoperative provided:
a) Cockpit Voice Recorder
(CVR) operates normally,
b) Airplane is not dispatched
from a designated airport as
listed in the operator’s MEL
unless:
1. The FDR failure occurs
after pushback but prior to
takeoff, or
2. The FDR repair was
attempted but was not
successful,
c) In those cases where repair is
attempted but not successful,
the aircraft may be dispatched
on a flight or series of flights
until the next designated
airport where repair must be
accomplished prior to
dispatch, and
d) Repairs are made within
3 flight-days.
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4. REMARKS OR EXCEPTIONS
31. Indicating/Recording Systems
Change
Sequence No. Item 1 2 3 4 Bar
4. Flight Data Recorder
(FDR) System
(Cont’d)
A) FDR Recording A - - Up to three (3) recording parameters
Parameters Required By may be inoperative provided:
14 CFR a) Cockpit Voice Recorder
(CVR) operates normally, and
b) Repairs are made within
20 calendar-days.
B) FDR Recording A - - May be inoperative provided repairs
Parameters Not are made prior to completion of the
Required By 14 CFR next heavy maintenance visit.
C) Flight Data Recorder C - 1 Any in excess of those required by
(FDR) For An Operator 14 CFR may be inoperative.
Other Than A Holder Of
An Air Carrier Or
Commercial Operator
Certificate
A - 0 May be inoperative provided repairs
are made in accordance with
applicable sections of 14 CFR.
5. Analog Clock with C 1 - (O)(M) May be inoperative provided: |
Sweep Second Hand a) That a wristwatch with similar
(Series 400 only) functionality (analogue hour
and minute indications and
sweep second hand) is
available to the pilot(s),
b) Clock is covered up to prevent
inadvertent reference to an
inaccurate indication or clock
is removed,
c) It is not necessary to pull the
circuit breaker that supplies
power to the clock and the
flight compartment dome light,
and
d) The inoperative clock is
physically disconnected from
the aircraft electrical system
prior to next departure from a
maintenance base.
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4. REMARKS OR EXCEPTIONS
31. Indicating/Recording Systems
Change
Sequence No. Item 1 2 3 4 Bar
6. Flight Data Recorder Deleted, Rev 15. |
(FDR)
(Series 400 only)
7. Cockpit Voice Recorder Deleted, Rev 15. |
(CVR)
(Series 400 Only)
8. Aural Warning Channels B 2 1 (O) One channel may be inoperative,
(Series 400 only) provided:
a) Affected channel is muted
using the appropriate
configuration switch,
b) All four Master Caution and
Master Warning visual
annunciators are operating
normally,
c) No other defects related to
visual or aural annunciation or
indications exist, and
d) The left PFD and both MFDs
are operating normally
(no defects related to
displays, except failure of the
right PFD panel during single
pilot operations only, are
permitted).
9. Electronic Checklist (O)(M) May be inoperative, out of
*** System revision, or deactivated. “Do Not Use”
(Series 400 only) placard must be provided if ECL
content is not in agreement with
approved normal operating
checklists.
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4. REMARKS OR EXCEPTIONS
31. Indicating/Recording Systems
Change
Sequence No. Item 1 2 3 4 Bar
10. OAT Sensor
A) Single Channel B 2 1 One channel may be inoperative
Inoperative provided there are no other deferred
(Series 400 only) defects related to the MAU or the
ADAHRS.
B) Both Channels A 2 0 (O) Both channels may be inoperative
Inoperative for a flight or series of flights to return
(Series 400 only) to a maintenance base in day VMC
provided:
a) OAT is forecast to be above
+5 °C at all times, and
b) There are no other deferred
defects related to the MAU,
ADAHRS, or displays.
11. Data Acquisition Units - - - Dispatch may only be possible in the
(DAU) event of a single channel failure of
(Series 400 only) only one DAU. If both channels of a
DAU are failed, the aircraft may not
be dispatched. If one channel has
failed on each DAU, the aircraft may
not be dispatched.
Dispatch is only permitted if the
Takeoff Configuration Warning
System does not generate an
inappropriate annunciation when
power levers are advanced.
The aircraft may not depart a
maintenance base with DAU failures
of any kind present, other than a cyan
DAU Maintenance advisory message.
(O) Refer to the AFM for details of
what services are lost when a DAU
channel fails. The consequences are
unique to each of the 4 channels
(2 left, 2 right).
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4. REMARKS OR EXCEPTIONS
31. Indicating/Recording Systems
Change
Sequence No. Item 1 2 3 4 Bar
11. Data Acquisition Units
(DAU)
(Series 400 only)
(Cont’d)
A) DAU 1A A 1 0 Day or Night VFR or IFR flight is
(Series 400 only) permitted, for a flight or series of
flights to return to a maintenance
base, provided there are no other
deferred defects related to any
system window indications.
B) DAU 1B A 1 0 Day or Night VFR or IFR flight is
(Series 400 only) permitted, for a flight or series of
flights to return to a maintenance
base, provided there are no other
deferred defects related to any
system window indications.
C) DAU 2A A 1 0 Day VFR flight is permitted, for a
(Series 400 only) flight or series of flights to return to a
maintenance base, provided there
are no other deferred defects related
to any system window indications.
D) DAU 2B - 1 1 Dispatch is forbidden if DAU 2B is
(Series 400 only) inoperative.
12. Master Warning and/or C 4 3 For 2 crew operations, any one
Master Caution annunciator may be inoperative
Annunciators provided:
(Series 400 only) a) The aural warning system is
operating normally (no defects
related to Item 31-5 are
permitted),
b) The inoperative annunciator is
both placarded and covered
up, and
c) All four display units (PFDs
and MFDs) operate normally.
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2. NO. INSTALLED
DHC-6
3. NO. REQUIRED FOR DISPATCH
4. REMARKS OR EXCEPTIONS
31. Indicating/Recording Systems
Change
Sequence No. Item 1 2 3 4 Bar
12. Master Warning and/or
Master Caution
Annunciators
(Series 400 only)
(Cont’d)
C 4 2 For single crew operations, one or
both right hand side annunciators
may be inoperative provided:
a) Proper operation of the left
hand side annunciators is not
affected,
b) The aural warning system is
operating normally (no defects
related to Item 31-5 are
permitted),
c) The inoperative
annunciator(s) is placarded
and covered up, and
d) The left PFD and both MFDs
operate normally (no defects
related to displays, except
failure of the right PFD panel
during single pilot operations
only, are permitted).
13. Aircraft tracking system D - 0 May be inoperative if not required by |
(e.g. satellite tracking) 14 CFR. |
(Series 400 only)
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2. NO. INSTALLED
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4. REMARKS OR EXCEPTIONS
32. Landing Gear
Change
Sequence No. Item 1 2 3 4 Bar
1. Brake System Pressure C 1 0 May be inoperative provided
Indicator Hydraulic System Pressure Indicator
and Brake Accumulator Pressure
Indicator are operative.
2. Parking Brake C 1 0 (O) May be inoperative provided
Normal Braking System is not
affected.
C 1 0 (O) Wheel Chocks will be used if
Parking Brake is inoperative.
3. Amphibian Wheel Gear C - 0 (M)(O) Maintenance and operations
*** System/Extension & procedures to ensure gear position
Reflection indication system is fully operational,
(Series 400 only) all four wheels are confirmed to be
fully retracted and amphibian is
operated as a floatplane only.
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4. REMARKS OR EXCEPTIONS
33. Lights
Change
Sequence No. Item 1 2 3 4 Bar
1. Cockpit Flight C - - Individual Lights may be inoperative
Compartment And provided remaining lighting system |
Instrument Lighting Lights are:
System a) Sufficient to clearly illuminate all
(Series 100, 200, 300) required instruments, controls,
and other devices for which it is
provided,
b) Positioned so that direct rays
are shielded from flightcrew
members’ eyes, and
c) Lighting configuration and
intensity is acceptable to the
flightcrew.
NOTE 1: Individual button/switch lights |
and/or annunciations/ |
indications are excluded from |
this relief. |
NOTE 2: Unaided operation (without |
NVGs) may be permitted with |
inoperative NVG |
supplemental lights; cracked |
or missing filters. |
2. Cabin Light System C - - May be inoperative provided lighting
configuration is acceptable to the
flightcrew.
3. Passenger Lighted C - - (O) May be inoperative provided |
Information Sign alternate procedures are established |
and used to notify cabin occupants. |
4. Wing Icing Detection C - 0 May be inoperative provided: |
Lights a) Aircraft is not operated in |
known or forecast icing |
conditions at night, and |
b) Ground deicing procedures do |
not require their use. |
C - 1 One may be inoperative provided: |
a) The left light is operative for |
single pilot operations, and |
b) Ground deicing procedures do |
not require their use. |
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4. REMARKS OR EXCEPTIONS
33. Lights
Change
Sequence No. Item 1 2 3 4 Bar
5. Landing Lights C 2 0 May be inoperative for day
operations.
C 2 0 One may be inoperative for night
operations provided Taxi Light is
installed and operative.
6. Taxi Light C 1 0 May be inoperative for day
operations.
7. Position Lights C 3 0 One or more may be inoperative for |
other than night operations. |
8. Anti-Collision Beacon B 1 0 One may be inoperative provided: |
Light System a) Strobe light system is installed |
and operative, or |
b) Red rotating beacon is |
installed and operative. |
9. Red rotating Beacon on C 1 0 |
*** Lower Fuselage
10. Strobe Lights Light C 2 0 |
*** System
(Series 100, 200, 300)
11. Cabin Emergency Lights C - - |
*** (Series 100, 200, 300)
12. Stall Warning Light C 1 0 |
(Series 100, 200, 300)
13. Pulse Light System C - - |
*** (Series 100, 200, 300)
14. Flood (thunderstorm) C 6 <6 Individual lights within a LED array, or |
Lighting individual arrays may be inoperative
(Series 400 only) provided the remaining lights are
sufficient to illuminate the FUEL
EMERGENCY switches.
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4. REMARKS OR EXCEPTIONS
33. Lights
Change
Sequence No. Item 1 2 3 4 Bar
15. Instrument (bezel) C - 0 May be inoperative for other than |
Lighting night operations. |
(Series 400 only)
C - - Some may be inoperative for night |
operation provided:
a) The flood (thunderstorm)
lighting system operates
normally, and
b) Light from the flood
(thunderstorm) lighting system
is sufficient to illuminate the
affected component.
16. Avionics Circuit Breaker D 4 0 May be inoperative for other than |
Panel and Footwell night operations. |
Lighting
(Series 400 only)
C 4 <4 May be inoperative for night
operation provided ESIS static
selector is adequately illuminated.
17. Aisle Light on Aft Face of D 1 0 May be inoperative for other than |
Control Column night operations. |
(Series 400 only)
C 1 0 May be inoperative for night
operation if dome light operates
normally.
18. Flight Compartment C 1 0 May be inoperative for other than |
Dome Light night operations. |
(Series 400 only)
C 1 0 May be inoperative for night |
operation provided:
a) There are no other deferred
defects related to flight
compartment lighting,
b) There are no deferred defects
related to the aircraft electrical
system, and
c) It is not necessary to pull
circuit breaker S1 “clock and
dome light”.
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4. REMARKS OR EXCEPTIONS
33. Lights
Change
Sequence No. Item 1 2 3 4 Bar
19. Flight Compartment Map C 2 0 May be inoperative for other than |
Lights night operations. |
(Series 400 only)
C 2 0 May be inoperative for night
operation provided that no other
defects related to flight compartment
lighting are present.
20. Cabin Emergency D 1 0 May be inoperative if not required by |
Lighting System 14 CFR. |
(Series 400 only)
C 1 0 May be inoperative for other than |
night operations. |
C 1 0 Individual lamp assemblies may be |
inoperative for night operations
provided compliance is shown with
minimum acceptable lighting levels
specified in certification documents.
C 1 0 Not required for night, all cargo
operations provided the flight deck
crew are the only occupants of the
aircraft.
21. Pulse Light Function of D 1 0 May be inoperative provided |
Landing Lights STEADY on and off control of landing
(Series 400 only) lights operates normally.
22. Beacon Light C 1 0 May be inoperative provided wing |
(Series 400 only) strobe lights are operative. |
|
23. Strobe Lights C 1 0 May be inoperative provided: |
(Series 400 only) a) Position/navigation light |
system is operative, |
b) Beacon Light (Upper) is |
operative, and |
c) Not required by 14 CFR. |
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4. REMARKS OR EXCEPTIONS
33. Lights
Change
Sequence No. Item 1 2 3 4 Bar
24. Eye Height Reference D 3 0 Lights within spheres may be |
Device (Internal Lighting) inoperative provided pilot seats are
(Series 400 only) correctly adjusted prior to flight.
25. “Fasten Seat Belt” Cabin D 1 0 (O) May be inoperative provided: |
Annunciation a) Alternate procedures are
(Series 400 only) established for normal,
abnormal, and emergency
situations, and
b) Cabin address system is
operational.
26. “No Smoking” Cabin D 1 0 (M)(O) May be inoperative provided: |
Annunciator a) A ‘no smoking’ placard is
(Series 400 only) provided nearby that is visible
to all passengers and can be
comprehended by all
passengers, and
b) Passengers are advised
during the preflight safety
briefing that smoking is not
permitted at any time.
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4. REMARKS OR EXCEPTIONS
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1A. Non-Stabilized Magnetic B 1 0 (O) May be inoperative provided any
Compass combination of three Gyro or INS
(Series 100, 200, 300) (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 are
operative, and
b) Aircraft is operated with dual
independent navigation
capability and under positive
radar control by ATC on the
enroute portion of the flight.
|
1B. Nonstabilized Magnetic B 1 0 May be unserviceable provided that |
(Standby) Compass the ESIS compass and both
(Series 400 only) ADAHRS compass systems operate
normally.
2. Gyroscopic Rate Of B 2 0 Must be operative on left side for IFR,
Turn/Slip Skid Indicators passenger carrying VFR over-the-top,
and passenger carrying VFR night
flights.
3. Vertical Speed Indicators B 2 0 As required by 14 CFR.
4. ATC Transponders And B - 0 May be inoperative provided:
Automatic Altitude a) Operations do not require its
Reporting Systems use, and
b) Prior to flight, approval is
obtained from ATC facilities
having jurisdiction over the
planned route of flight.
D - 1 Any in excess of those required by
14 CFR may be inoperative.
A) Elementary and A - 0 May be inoperative provided: |
Enhanced Downlink a) Operations do not require its |
Aircraft Reportable use, and |
Parameters Not b) Repairs are made prior to |
Required by 14 CFR completion of the next heavy |
maintenance visit.
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5A. ADS-B System B - 0 (O) May be inoperative provided prior |
*** (In and Out) to flight, authorization is obtained |
from ATC facilities having jurisdiction |
over the planned route of flight using |
an approved authorization process. |
NOTE: Any ADS-B function that |
operates normally may be |
used. |
C - 1 One may be inoperative. |
D - 1 May be inoperative provided: |
a) Enroute operations do not |
require its use, and |
b) It is not required by 14 CFR. |
NOTE: Any ADS-B function that |
operates normally may be |
used. |
5B. ADS-B Out Extended B - 0 (O) May be inoperative provided prior |
*** Squitter to flight, authorization is obtained |
from ATC facilities having jurisdiction |
over the planned route of flight using |
an approved authorization process. |
NOTE: Any ADS-B Out function that |
operates normally may be |
used. |
C - 1 One may be inoperative. |
D - 0 May be inoperative provided: |
a) Enroute operations do not |
require its use, and |
b) It is not required by 14 CFR. |
NOTE: Any ADS-B Out function that |
operates normally may be |
used. |
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5C. ADS-B Out UAT B - 0 (O) May be inoperative provided prior |
to flight, authorization is obtained |
from ATC facilities having jurisdiction |
over the planned route of flight using |
an approved authorization process. |
NOTE: Any ADS-B Out function that |
operates normally may be |
used. |
C - 1 One may be inoperative. |
D - 0 May be inoperative provided: |
a) Enroute operations do not |
require its use, and |
b) It is not required by 14 CFR. |
NOTE: Any ADS-B Out function that |
operates normally may be |
used. |
5D. ADS-B In C - 0 (O) May be inoperative provided |
*** alternate procedures are established |
and used. |
NOTE: Any ADS-B In function that |
operates normally may be |
used. |
D - 0 May be inoperative provided |
operations do not require its use. |
NOTE: Any ADS-B In function that |
operates normally may be |
used. |
6. Flight Director System C 1 0 May be inoperative provided |
approach minimums are not based
on its use.
7. Marker Beacon System C 1 0 May be inoperative provided |
approach procedure does not require
its use.
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8. Radio Altimeter C 1 0 |
9. Weather Radar/ C 1 0 As required by 14 CFR. |
Thunderstorm Detection
Equipment
10. Navigation Equipment C - - As required by 14 CFR. |
(VOR/ILS, LORAN,
RNAV, VLF/OMEGA,
INS, DOPPLER, GPS,
FMS)
11. Navigation Database A - 0 (O) May be inoperative provided: |
a) Operations do not require its |
use, |
b) It is not used in a primary |
navigation system required by |
14 CFR, |
c) Alternate procedures are |
developed and used, |
d) The ICAO Flight Plan is |
updated (as required) to notify |
ATC of the navigation |
equipment status of the |
aircraft, and |
e) Is repaired within ten |
(10) flight-days. |
NOTE: An out-of-currency or |
out-of-date navigation |
database is not authorized |
MMEL relief per 14 CFR. |
12. Distance Measuring D - - Any in excess of those required by |
Equipment (DME) 14 CFR may be inoperative.
Systems
13. Radio Magnetic Indicator C 1 0 As required by 14 CFR. |
(RMI)
14. Automatic Direction C 1 0 As required by 14 CFR. |
Finder (ADF)
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15. Altitude Alerting System C - 0 May be inoperative provided enroute |
operations, ie RVSM, do not require |
its use. |
16. Terrain Awareness And |
Warning System (TAWS)
A) Class A TAWS
Equipment Required
1) Ground Proximity A 1 0 (O) May be inoperative provided:
Warning System a) Alternate procedures are
(GPWS) established and used, and
b) Repairs are made within
2 flight-days.
a) Modes 1-4 A 4 0 (O) May be inoperative provided:
a) Alternate procedures are
established and used, and
b) Repairs are made within
2 flight-days.
b) Test Mode A 1 0 May be inoperative provided:
a) GPWS is considered
inoperative, and
b) Repairs are made within
2 flight-days.
c) Glideslope Deviation(s) C - 1
(Mode 5)
B - 0
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16. Terrain Awareness And |
Warning System (TAWS)
(Cont’d)
A) Class A TAWS
Equipment
(Cont’d)
1) Ground Proximity
Warning System
(GPWS)
(Cont’d)
d) Advisory Callouts B - 0 (O) May be inoperative provided
alternate procedures are established
and used.
C - 0 (O) May be inoperative provided:
a) Advisory Callouts not required
by 14 CFR, and
b) Alternate procedures are
established and used.
e) Windshear Mode B 1 0 (O) May be inoperative provided
*** (Reactive) alternate procedures are established
and used.
NOTE: Operator’s alternate
procedures should include
reviewing windshear
avoidance and windshear
recovery procedures.
C 1 0 (O) May be inoperative provided:
a) Alternate procedures are
established and used, and
b) Windshear Detection and
Avoidance System
(Predictive) operates
normally.
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4. REMARKS OR EXCEPTIONS
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16. Terrain Awareness And |
Warning System (TAWS)
(Cont’d)
A) Class A TAWS
Equipment
(Cont’d)
2) Terrain System Forward B 1 0 (O) May be inoperative provided |
Looking Terrain alternate procedures are established |
Avoidance (FLTA) and and used. |
Premature Descent |
(PDA) Functions |
3) Terrain Displays C - 1
B - 0
4) Runway Awareness And C 1 0
*** Advisory System (RAAS)
B) Class B TAWS
Equipment Required
1) Ground Proximity A 1 0 (O) May be inoperative provided:
Warning System a) Alternate procedures are
(GPWS) established and used, and
b) Repairs are made within
2 flight-days.
a) Modes 1 & 3 A 2 0 (O) May be inoperative provided:
a) Alternate procedures are
established and used, and
b) Repairs are made within
2 flight-days.
b) Test Mode A 1 0 May be inoperative provided:
a) GPWS is considered
inoperative, and
b) Repairs are made within
2 flight-days.
c) Modes 2, 4, & 5 C 3 0
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4. REMARKS OR EXCEPTIONS
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16. Terrain Awareness And |
Warning System (TAWS)
(Cont’d)
B) Class B TAWS
Equipment Required
(Cont’d)
1) Ground Proximity
Warning System
(GPWS)
(Cont’d)
d) Advisory Callouts B - 0 (O) May be inoperative provided
alternate procedures are established
and used.
C - 0 (O) May be inoperative provided:
a) Advisory Callouts not required
by 14 CFR, and
b) Alternate procedures are
established and used.
e) Windshear Mode C 1 0 (O) May be inoperative provided
(Reactive) alternate procedures are established
and used.
2) Terrain System – B 1 0 |
Forward Looking Terrain |
Avoidance (FLTA) And |
Premature Descent Alert |
(PDA) Function |
3) Terrain Displays C - 0 |
*** |
4) Runway Awareness & C 1 0 |
*** Advisory System (RAAS) |
C) Class C TAWS C 1 0 (O) May be inoperative provided |
*** Equipment alternate procedures are established |
TAWS/GPWS and used. |
NOTE: Any mode that operates |
normally may be used. |
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4. REMARKS OR EXCEPTIONS
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17. Enhanced Ground |
Proximity Warning |
System (EGPWS)/ |
(Terrain Awareness |
Warning System (TAWS) |
(Series 400 only) |
1A) EGPWS/TAWS A 1 0 May be inoperative for a maximum of |
6 flights or 2 calendar-days, |
whichever occurs first. |
1B) C 1 0 (M) If EGPWS/TWAS functionality is |
not required by 14 CFR, may be |
inoperative provided system is |
deactivated and secured. |
2) Modes 1 to 6 A 1 0 (M) One or more Basic GPWS modes |
Basic GPWS Modes 1 to may be inoperative provided |
6 (including advisory Enhanced GPWS/TAWS (TCF, |
notifications) RFCF, and TAD) functions are |
operative. |
Must be repaired within 3 flight-days. |
3) Enhanced GPWS/TAWS B 1 0 May be inoperative provided: |
Modes (TCF, RFCF, a) GPWS Modes 1 to 6 are |
TAD) operative, and |
b) Approach procedures do not |
[Also known as TAWS require the use. |
Forward Looking Terrain |
Avoidance (FLTA) and |
Premature Descent Alert |
(PDA)] |
4) Test Mode A 1 0 May be inoperative for a maximum of |
6 flights or 2 calendar-days, |
whichever occurs first. |
18. Traffic Alert And B - 0 (M) May be inoperative provided: |
Collision Avoidance a) System is deactivated and
System (TCAS I) SECURED, and
b) Enroute or approach
procedures do not require its
use.
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4. REMARKS OR EXCEPTIONS
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18. Traffic Alert And C - 0 (M) May be inoperative provided:
Collision Avoidance a) System is not required by
System (TCAS I) 14 CFR,
(Cont’d) b) System is deactivated and
SECURED, and
c) Enroute or approach
procedures do not require its
use.
19. Traffic Alert And B - 0 (M) May be inoperative provided: |
Collision Avoidance a) System is deactivated and
System (TCAS II) SECURED, and
b) Enroute or approach
procedures do not require its
use.
C - 0 (M) May be inoperative provided:
a) System is not required by
14 CFR,
b) System is deactivated and
SECURED, and
c) Enroute or approach
procedures do not require its
use.
A) Combined Traffic Alert C 2 1 One may be inoperative on the
(TA) And Resolution non-flying pilot side provided:
Advisory (RA) Dual a) TA and RA Visual Display is
Display System(s) operative on flying pilot side,
and
b) TA and RA Audio Functions
are operative on flying pilot
side.
B) Resolution Advisory (RA) C 2 1 May be inoperative on non-flying pilot
Display System(s) side.
C - 0 (O) May be inoperative provided:
a) Traffic Alert (TA) Visual
Display and Audio Functions
are operative,
b) TA ONLY Mode is selected by
the crew, and
c) Enroute or approach
procedures do not require its
use.
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4. REMARKS OR EXCEPTIONS
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19. Traffic Alert And |
Collision Avoidance
System (TCAS II)
(Cont’d)
C) Traffic Alert Display C - 0 (O) May be inoperative provided:
System(s) a) RA Visual Display and Audio
Functions are operative, and
b) Enroute or approach
procedures do not require its
use.
D) Audio Functions B 1 0 May be inoperative provided enroute
or approach procedures do not
require use of TCAS.
E) Airspace Selection C - 0
Function
20. Altimeters, Barometric B 2 1 May be inoperative on right side |
Pressure Adjustable provided a functioning Pneumatic
(Single Pilot Only Cargo Altimeter, adjustable for barometric
Operations) pressure, is installed and available to
the pilot.
21. Airspeed Indicators B 2 1 May be inoperative on right side |
(Single Pilot Only-Cargo provided a functioning Pneumatic
Operations) Indicator is installed and available to
the pilot.
22. Gyroscopic Pitch And B 2 1 May be inoperative on right side |
Bank Indicators provided two independent power
(Single Pilot Only-Cargo sources are available to drive the left
Operations) side instrument.
23. Gyroscopic Directional B 2 1 May be inoperative on right side |
Compass Systems provided two independent power
(Single Pilot Only-Cargo sources are available to drive the left
Operations) side system.
24. Skywatch Traffic C 1 0 |
Advisory System
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25. Standby Attitude C - 0 May be inoperative provided not |
Indicator required by 14 CFR.
B - 0 May be inoperative provided:
a) Operations are conducted in
day VMC only, and
b) Operations are not conducted
into known or forecast
over-the-top conditions.
26. Windshear Detection, |
Guidance And
Avoidance System
A) Installation Required By
14 CFR
1) Windshear Warning And B - 0 (O) May be inoperative provided
Flight Guidance System alternate procedures are established
(Reactive) and used.
NOTE: Operator’s alternate
procedures should include
reviewing windshear
avoidance and windshear
recovery procedure.
C - 0 (O) May be inoperative provided:
a) Alternate procedures are
established and used, and
b) Windshear Detection and
Avoidance System
(Predictive) operates
normally.
2) Windshear Detection B - 0 (O) May be inoperative provided
And Avoidance System alternate procedures are established
(Predictive) and used.
NOTE: Operator’s alternate
procedures should include
reviewing windshear
avoidance and windshear
recovery procedures.
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2. NO. INSTALLED
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4. REMARKS OR EXCEPTIONS
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26. Windshear Detection, |
Guidance And
Avoidance System
(Cont’d)
A) Installation Required By
14 CFR
(Cont’d)
2) Windshear Detection
And Avoidance System
(Predictive)
(Cont’d)
C - 0 (O) May be inoperative provided:
a) Alternate procedures are
established and used, and
b) Windshear Warning and Flight
Guidance System (Reactive)
operates normally.
B) Installation Not Required
By 14 CFR
1) Windshear Warning And C - 0 (O) May be inoperative provided
Flight Guidance System alternate procedures are established
(Reactive) and used.
2) Windshear Detection C - 0 (O) May be inoperative provided
And Avoidance System alternate procedures are established
(Predictive) and used.
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27. ESIS Compass D 1 0 May be inoperative provided that the
(Heading Functionality Magnetic (Standby) Compass and
Only) both ADAHRS compass systems
(Series 400 Only) operate normally.
28. ESIS Instrument B 1 0 May be inoperative for day VMC
(All Functionality) provided no other defects related to
(Series 400 Only) the APEX presentation of PFD data
are present and the magnetic
compass at the top of the windshield
center post operates normally.
29. ESIS Battery - - - See Item 24-10.
(ESIS Independent
Power Supply)
(Series 400 only)
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4. REMARKS OR EXCEPTIONS
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30. ADAHRS Compass and A 2 1 Compass and heading function of
Heading Reference one channel may be inoperative for a
Systems flight or series of flights to return to a
(Series 400 only) maintenance base provided:
a) The Standby Magnetic
Compass at top center of
windshield and the ESIS
compass systems are
operating normally,
b) Operation of ADHRS button
on PFD controller permits the
output of the functional
channel to be displayed on
both PFDs (or the left PFD
during single pilot operations),
and
c) No other defects related to
PFD controllers or PFD and/or
MFD display screens (except
inoperative right PFD during
single pilot operations) or
other ADAHRS functions are
present.
31. ADAHRS Attitude A 2 1 Attitude function of one channel may
Reference Systems be inoperative for a flight or series of
(Series 400 only) flights to return to a maintenance
base provided:
a) The ESIS is operating
normally,
b) Operation of ADHRS button
on PFD controller permits the
output of the functional
channel to be displayed on
both PFDs (left PFD only
during single pilot operations),
and
c) No other defects related to
PFD controllers or PFD and/or
MFD display screens (except
inoperative right PFD during
single pilot operations) or
other ADAHRS functions are
present.
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32. ADAHRS System A 2 1 One channel may be completely
(Series 400 only) inoperative for a flight or series of
flights to return to a maintenance
base provided:
a) The ESIS and ESIS battery
are operating normally,
b) The non-stabilized magnetic
(standby) compass is
serviceable,
c) Operation of ADHRS button
on PFD controller permits the
output of the functional
channel to be displayed on
both PFDs (left PFD only
during single pilot operations),
and
d) Flight is day VMC only.
NOTE: Aircraft may not depart a
maintenance base with any
form of ADAHRS defect.
33. Advanced Graphic A 2 1 One AGM may be inoperative for a
Module (AGM) flight or series of flights in day VMC
(Series 400 only) to return to a maintenance base
provided:
a) Left PFD operates
satisfactorily for single pilot
operations (AGM reversion
may be used), or
b) Both PFDs operate
satisfactory for two pilot
operations (AGM reversion
may be used), and
c) No other deferred defects
affecting PFDs, MFDs, or
ESIS are present.
34. Electronic Display of D - 0 May be inoperative, deactivated, or
Jeppesen Charts out of date provided system is not
(Series 400 only) used.
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35. FMS Navigation A - 0 May be inoperative provided: |
Databases (Purple and a) Operations do not require its |
Blue CDs) use, |
(Series 400 only) b) It is not used in a primary |
navigation system required by |
14 CFR, |
c) Alternate procedures are |
developed and used, |
d) The ICAO Flight Plan is |
updated (as required) to notify |
ATC of the navigation |
equipment status of the |
aircraft, and |
e) Is repaired within ten |
(10) flight-days. |
NOTE: An out-of-currency or |
out-of-date navigation |
database is not authorized |
MMEL relief per 14 CFR. |
36. Primary Flight Display A 2 1 One may be inoperative for a flight or
(PFD) Controller series of flights to return to a
(Series 400 only) maintenance base provided no other
deferred defects related to PFD or
MFD systems are present. For single
pilot operations, the left controller
must be operating normally.
37. Multifunction Controller - - - See section 46-9 and 46-10.
(Series 400 only)
38. MMDR C 2 0 Both may be inoperative for VFR
(VOR/ILS Functionality) flight.
(Series 400 only)
B 2 1 One may be inoperative for IFR flight
provided that a single VOR/ILS is
sufficient for navigation.
39. MMDR C 1 0 May be inoperative provided ADF
(ADF Functionality) reception is not needed for
(Series 400 only) navigation.
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Sequence No. Item 1 2 3 4 Bar
40. MMDR C 2 0 May be inoperative provided marker
(Marker Beacon beacon reception is not needed for
Functionality) navigation.
(Series 400 only)
41. DME C 2 0 May be inoperative provided:
(Series 400 only) a) DME reception is not needed
for navigation, and
b) Both GPS receivers and the
FMS are operating normally.
42. GPS Receivers C 2 1 One may be inoperative provided that
(Series 400 only) flight can be carried out by reference
to short range navigation (SRN)
and/or pilotage.
A 2 0 (O) Both may be inoperative for a
flight or series of flights to return to a
maintenance base provided that:
a) The flight(s) can be carried
out by reference to short
range navigation (SRN)
and/or pilotage, and
b) Procedures are established to
ensure that the crew do not
refer to the INAV map for
position determination.
43. Flight Management |
Systems |
(Series 400 only)
A) Single Flight B 1 0 (O) May be inoperative provided: |
Management System a) No defects relating to fuel |
(FMS) quantity gauging system or |
fuel flow measurement are |
present, |
b) Navigation does not require |
LRN (GPS navigation) |
functionality, |
c) FMS not required by 14 CFR, |
and |
d) Flight Operations do not |
require the use of heading |
track mode or heading |
reference to true north. |
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34. Navigation
Change
Sequence No. Item 1 2 3 4 Bar
43. Flight Management
Systems
(Series 400 only)
(Cont’d)
B) Dual Flight Management B 2 0 (O) May be inoperative provided: |
*** System a) No defects relating to fuel |
quantity gauging system or |
fuel flow measurement are |
present, |
b) Navigation does not require |
LRN (GPS navigation) |
functionality, |
c) The FMS equipment |
requirements are met for the |
required FMS Navigation |
Operational Capabilities per |
the applicable AFM/POH and |
AFM/POH Supplement, and |
d) Flight Operations do not |
require the use of heading |
track mode or heading |
reference to true north. |
44. Transponders Deleted, Rev 15. |
(Series 400 only)
45. Radar Altimeter C 1 0 May be inoperative provided:
(Series 400 only) a) Approach procedures do not
require its use,
b) Radar altimeter minimums
function is not used, and
c) Degradation of TAWS
functionality is permitted by
operating regulations.
46. Altitude Alerter C 1 0 May be inoperative provided enroute |
(Series 400 only) operations, i.e. RVSM, do not require |
its use. |
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4. REMARKS OR EXCEPTIONS
34. Navigation
Change
Sequence No. Item 1 2 3 4 Bar
47. INAV Topographic D 1 0 May be inoperative provided alternate |
Database procedures are established and used. |
(INAV Map topography,
the Green CD, updated NOTE: An out-of-currency or |
approximately annually) out-of-date navigation |
(Series 400 only) database is not authorized |
MMEL relief per 14 CFR. |
48. Terrain Database C 1 0 May be inoperative provided alternate |
(MK VI TAWS [EGPWS] procedures are established and used. |
database, updated
approximately quarterly) NOTE: An out-of-currency or |
(Series 400 only) out-of-date navigation |
database is not authorized |
MMEL relief per 14 CFR. |
49. Weather Radar C 1 0 May be inoperative provided it is not
(Series 400 only) required by 14 CFR. |
50. Stormscope D 1 0
(Series 400 only)
51. Flight Controller C 2 1 One channel may be inoperative. No
(Channel) functionality is lost.
(Series 400 only)
52. TCAS - - - Deleted, Rev 15. See Items 34-18 |
(Series 400 only) and 34-19. |
53. TAWS - - - Deleted, Rev 15. See Item 34-16. |
(Series 400 only)
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4. REMARKS OR EXCEPTIONS
35. Oxygen
Change
Sequence No. Item 1 2 3 4 Bar
1. Oxygen System C - - As required by 14 CFR.
(Passenger)
(Series 100, 200, 300)
2. Protective Breathing D - - Any in excess of those required by |
Equipment (PBE) 14 CFR may be inoperative or |
(Series 100, 200, 300) missing provided: |
a) Inoperative PBE remains in a |
certified location or is |
removed from the aircraft, |
b) Location placarding is |
removed or obscured, and |
c) Required distribution is |
maintained. |
NOTE: Inoperative PBE units |
removed from a certified |
location, or removed from the |
aircraft, are subject to 49 CFR |
dangerous goods regulations. |
*** Tamper Seals or Tags C - - (O) May be inoperative, damaged, or |
missing provided proper installation |
and servicing is verified at each |
preflight. |
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4. REMARKS OR EXCEPTIONS
36. Pneumatic
Change
Sequence No. Item 1 2 3 4 Bar
1. Bleed Air Systems C 2 0 (M) May be inoperative provided:
a) Corresponding Bleed Air
Valves are confirmed
CLOSED,
b) Aircraft is not operated in
known or forecast icing
conditions,
c) Autopilot is not used, and
d) Flight instrument operation
does not depend on either
Bleed Air System.
A) Bleed Air Valves C 2 1 (M) One may be inoperative provided:
(Series 400 only) a) The corresponding bleed
valve is secured CLOSED, |
and
b) The flight is not conducted in
known or forecast icing
conditions.
C 2 0 (M) Both may be inoperative provided:
a) Both bleed valves are secured
CLOSED, |
b) The flight is not conducted in
known or forecast icing
conditions, and
c) OAT in flight is not less than
+15 °C.
2. Low Pressure Monitoring - - - See section 30-16.
System
(‘PNEUMATIC LOW
PRESS’ Annunciation)
(Series 400 only)
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4. REMARKS OR EXCEPTIONS
37. Vacuum/Pressure
Change
Sequence No. Item 1 2 3 4 Bar
1. Engine Air Pumps C 2 1 (M) One Pump may be inoperative for
(Series 100, 200, 300 day VMC.
only)
2. Low Suction/Pressure C 1 0 May be inoperative provided Low
Caution Light Suction Indicator is operative.
(Series 100, 200, 300
only)
3. Instrument Pressure C 2 1 One may be inoperative for day VMC.
Indicators
(Series 100, 200, 300
only)
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4. REMARKS OR EXCEPTIONS
45. Central Maintenance System
Change
Sequence No. Item 1 2 3 4 Bar
1. Central Maintenance C 1 0
Computer Function
(Series 400 only)
2. Engine Condition Trend D 1 0
Monitoring System
(ECTM) Reader
(Series 400 only)
3. SD Card Reader - - - See Item 46-9.
(Series 400 only)
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46. Information Systems
Change
Sequence No. Item 1 2 3 4 Bar
1. Electronic Flight Bag
Systems (EFBs)
(Installed EFB Systems) |
A) EFB System C - - (O) May be inoperative provided |
(Installed EFB Systems) alternate procedures are established |
and used.
NOTE: Any function, program, or
document which operates
normally may be used.
D - 0 May be inoperative provided
procedures do not require its use.
B) Data Connectivity C - - (O) May be inoperative provided |
alternate procedures are established
and used.
D - 0 May be inoperative provided
procedures do not require its use.
C) Power Supply C - - (O) May be inoperative provided |
alternate procedures are established
and used.
D - 0 May be inoperative provided
procedures do not require its use.
D) Power Connection C - - (O) May be inoperative provided |
alternate procedures are established |
and used. |
D - 0 May be inoperative provided |
procedures do not require its use. |
E) Mounting Device C - 0 (M)(O) May be inoperative provided: |
a) The associated EFB and
hardware is secured by an
alternate means or removed
from the aircraft, and
b) Alternate procedures are
established and used.
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4. REMARKS OR EXCEPTIONS
46. Information Systems
Change
Sequence No. Item 1 2 3 4 Bar
1. Electronic Flight Bag
Systems (EFBs)
(Installed EFB Systems)
(Cont’d)
E) Mounting Device D - 0 (M) May be inoperative provided:
(Cont’d) a) Associated EFB and
hardware is secured by an
alternate means or removed
from the aircraft, and
b) Procedures do not require its
use.
2. Modular Avionics Unit A 2 1 (O)(M) One channel may be
(MAU) Actuator inoperative flights to return to a
Input/Output Processor maintenance base provided that
(AIOP) Channels consequences of inoperative channel
(Series 400 only) are evaluated individually in
accordance with each section of this
MMEL.
3. Advanced Graphic - - - See section 34-33.
Module (AGM) Channels
(Series 400 only)
4. Display Unit 1 (Left PFD) A 1 0 (O) May be inoperative for a flight or
(Series 400 only) series of flights to return to a
maintenance base provided:
a) Both MFDs operate normally,
b) Flight is two-crew operation
with right seat pilot performing
the ‘flying pilot’ (handling pilot)
functions,
c) ESIS operates normally, and
d) No other deferred defects
related to PFD or MFD
systems are present.
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4. REMARKS OR EXCEPTIONS
46. Information Systems
Change
Sequence No. Item 1 2 3 4 Bar
5. Display Unit 2 A 1 0 May be inoperative for a flight or
(Upper MFD) series of flights to return to a
(Series 400 only) maintenance base provided:
a) Lower MFD operates normally,
b) Both PFDs operate normally,
c) ESIS operates normally,
d) No other deferred defects
related to PFD or MFD
systems are present, and
e) IFR or IMC flight must be
two-crew operation.
NOTE: Jeppesen charts will be
unavailable.
6. Display Unit 3 A 1 0 May be inoperative for a flight or
(Lower MFD) series of flights (if single pilot, VFR in
(Series 400 only) VMC only) to return to a maintenance
base provided:
a) Upper MFD operates normally,
b) Both PFDs operate normally,
c) ESIS operates normally, and
d) No other deferred defects
related to PFD or MFD
systems are present.
7. Display Unit 4 A 1 0 For two-crew operations, may be
(Right PFD) inoperative for a flight or series of
(Series 400 only) flights to return to a maintenance
base provided no other deferred
defects related to PFD or MFD
systems are present.
C 1 0 For single pilot operations, may be
inoperative provided no other
deferred defects related to PFD or
MFD systems are present.
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46. Information Systems
Change
Sequence No. Item 1 2 3 4 Bar
8. MAU Cooling Fans C 2 1 One may be inoperative provided:
(Series 400 only) a) There are no other defects
that affect the supply of air
circulation to the nose
avionics compartment or the
flight compartment,
b) The avionics compartment
fan(s) operate normally, and
c) The Vent Fan operates
normally.
9. Multifunction Controller
(Series 400 only)
A) Shortcut Keys C 12 0 Any or all may be inoperative |
(Two Top Rows of provided crew are familiar with
Pushbuttons) alternate means of accomplishing
(Series 400 only) tasks.
B) SD Card Reader D 1 0 |
C) Joystick A 1 0 (O) May be inoperative for a flight or |
series of flights to return to a
maintenance base provided:
a) Operations do not require
RNAV capability, and
b) The flight(s) can be carried
out by reference to short
range navigation (SRN)
and/or pilotage.
NOTE: The FMS will not be usable.
D) ENT Keys C 2 1 |
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4. REMARKS OR EXCEPTIONS
46. Information Systems
Change
Sequence No. Item 1 2 3 4 Bar
9. Multifunction Controller
(Series 400 only)
(Cont’d)
E) Alphanumeric Keys C 38 - (O) One or more be inoperative |
provided:
a) Operations do not require
RNAV capability,
b) Flights can be carried out
without use of the FMS, by
reference to short range
navigation (SRN) and/or
pilotage, and
c) Joystick and data set knob
surrounding joystick operate
normally.
F) Weather Radar Controls - - - See Item 34-49. |
10. Multifunction Controller A 1 0 May be inoperative for a flight or
(Entire Controller, or, any series of flights to return to a
functions not specifically maintenance base provided:
listed in Item 46-8) a) The flight(s) can be carried
(Series 400 only) out by reference to short
range navigation (SRN)
and/or pilotage, and
b) No defects related to fuel
quantity measurement are
present.
NOTE: The UNABLE FMS-GPS
MON amber CAS message
will be present until takeoff if
FMS position cannot be
initialized.
11. Flight Controller Panel
(Series 400 only)
A) Minima Knob C 1 0 May be inoperative provided takeoff |
and landing is conducted in VMC.
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4. REMARKS OR EXCEPTIONS
46. Information Systems
Change
Sequence No. Item 1 2 3 4 Bar
11. Flight Controller Panel
(Series 400 only)
(Cont’d)
B) Heading/Track Collar C 1 0 May be inoperative provided: |
a) Operations are not conducted
in polar areas, and
b) Either the heading or the track
bug functions normally.
C) Heading and/or Track B 1 0 May be inoperative for day VFR flight. |
Bug Setting Knob
D) Altitude Select Knob C 1 0 May be inoperative if altitude alerter |
not required by 14 CFR.
12. Flight Controller Panel B 1 0 May be inoperative for day VFR flight
(Entire Controller) outside of polar regions, provided
(Series 400 only) operating regulations permit Altitude
Select to be inoperative.
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4. REMARKS OR EXCEPTIONS
52. Doors
Change
Sequence No. Item 1 2 3 4 Bar
1. Door Open Indicators |
A) Door Open Warning C 1 0 (O) May be inoperative provided: |
Light a) A flightcrew member confirms
(Series 100, 200, 300 by visual inspection that all
only) Doors are LATCHED prior to
each takeoff, and
b) FASTEN SEAT BELT Sign
remains ON for entire flight. |
B) Doors Unlocked C 1 0 (O) May be inoperative provided: |
Annunciation a) A flightcrew member confirms |
(Series 400 only) by visual inspection that all |
Doors are LATCHED prior to |
each takeoff, and |
b) FASTEN SEAT BELT Sign |
remains ON for entire flight. |
2. Passenger Door Strut C 1 0
3. Air Stair Door Bottom C 1 0 (M) Maintenance procedure to secure |
Sliding Step the step in the RETRACTED position. |
4. Airstair Door Damping D 1 0 (M) May be missing or inoperative |
Strut (‘Doorsaver’) provided a placard is provided on
(Series 400 only) both sides of the door indicating that
the dampening strut is missing or
inoperative.
5. Key Locks of Doors - - - See Item 25-13.
(Series 400 only)
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4. REMARKS OR EXCEPTIONS
56. Windows
Change
Sequence No. Item 1 2 3 4 Bar
1. Flight Compartment C 2 0 (M) May be inoperative provided
Door Sliding Window window is secured in closed position.
(Series 400 only)
2. Passenger Cabin Inner C - 0 (M) Any number of inner window |
Window Panels panels may be missing. Damaged
(Series 400 only) inner window panels that obscure the
view of the exterior of the aircraft
must be removed.
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4. REMARKS OR EXCEPTIONS
61. Propellers
Change
Sequence No. Item 1 2 3 4 Bar
1. Beta Backup System – C 1 0 (O)(M) May be inoperative provided: |
PT6A-27 a) Beta Backup System is
DEACTIVATED, and
b) Propeller Reverse is NOT
selected.
2. Auto Feather System C 1 0 May be inoperative provided AFM
And Indicator Lights procedures are followed.
3. Synchronizer System C 1 0
4. Propeller Reset Caution C 1 0 May be inoperative provided
Lights Propeller/Throttle Mechanical
Interlock per Mod 6/1223 is installed
and operative.
5. Autofeather System C 2 1 (M) One may be inoperative provided:
Switchlight Assembly a) Opposite side switchlight
(Series 400 only) operates normally,
b) The functionality of the
Autofeather System is not
affected, and
c) CAS annunciation of
‘Autofeather Selected’ and
‘Autofeather Armed’ operates
normally.
6. Propeller Reset C 1 0 May be inoperative provided the
Annunciation mechanical interlock preventing
(Series 400 only) throttle movement aft of idle unless
propeller levers are fully forward is
functioning properly.
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61. Propellers
Change
Sequence No. Item 1 2 3 4 Bar
7. Autofeather System C 1 0 (O) May be inoperative provided:
(Series 400 only) a) Operations are conducted
IAW AFM supplement 19 (this
will require increased takeoff
distances),
b) Operations are not conducted
IAW supplement 37, and
c) Takeoff Configuration
Warning System does not
generate an inappropriate
annunciation when power
levers are advanced.
NOTE: Extension of MEL relief for the
Autofeather System beyond
10 days is strictly forbidden.
8. Ground Fine Range B 2 1 Annunciation of ground fine (“Beta”)
(“Beta”) Annunciation range from one propeller may be
(Series 400 only) inoperative provided annunciation
from the other propeller operates
normally.
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73. Engine Fuel and Control
Change
Sequence No. Item 1 2 3 4 Bar
1. PY Tube Heaters (Fuel C 2 0 (M) One or both may be inoperative
Control Sensor Tube) provided:
(Series 400 only) a) The corresponding circuit
breaker is pulled, and
b) The aircraft is not operated
where the air temperature is
less than +5 °C.
2. Fuel Flow Indication - - - Refer to section 28-8.
(Series 400 only)
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4. REMARKS OR EXCEPTIONS
74. Ignition
Change
Sequence No. Item 1 2 3 4 Bar
1. Manual Engine Ignition D 1 0 (O) May be inoperative provided flight
(Series 400 only) is not conducted in known or forecast
icing conditions.
2. Spark Igniters A 4 2 One per engine may be inoperative
(Series 400 only) for a flight or series of flights to return
to a maintenance base.
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77. Engine Indicating
Change
Sequence No. Item 1 2 3 4 Bar
1. NP Indication A 2 1 One may be inoperative for a flight or
(Series 400 only) series of flights to return to a
maintenance base provided no other
deferred defects relating to either
engine indication system are present.
2. NG Indication A 2 1 One may be inoperative for a flight or
(Series 400 only) series of flights to return to a
maintenance base provided no other
deferred defects relating to either
engine indication system are present.
3. Torque Indication A 2 1 One may be inoperative for a flight or
(Series 400 only) series of flights to return to a
maintenance base provided no other
deferred defects relating to either
engine indication system are present.
4. T5 Indication A 2 1 One may be inoperative for a flight or |
(Series 400 only) series of flights to return to a
maintenance base provided no other
deferred defects relating to either
engine indication system are present.
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4. REMARKS OR EXCEPTIONS
79. Engine Oil
Change
Sequence No. Item 1 2 3 4 Bar
1. L ENGINE OIL PRESS C 2 1 (O) One may be inoperative provided
and R ENGINE OIL the associated oil pressure indicator
PRESS Caution Lights is operative.
(Series 100, 200, 300)
2. Chip Detector Lights C 2 0 (M) One or both may be inoperative
(L and R Engine) provided:
(Series 100, 200, 300) a) A maintenance inspection
shows that the aircraft can be
dispatched, and
b) The light is extinguished prior
to flight.
3. Engine Oil Temp - - - Deleted, Rev. 15. |
(Series 400 Only)
4. Oil Pressure Sensor B 2 1 One may be inoperative provided:
(40 PSI discrete) a) Oil pressure is correctly
(Series 400 only) displayed in engine window,
b) Low oil pressure CAS
message is not present when
oil pressure is within
acceptable range, and
c) Both oil pressure sensors on
opposite side engine are
operating normally.
5. Oil Pressure Sensor B 2 1 One may be inoperative provided:
(Transducer) a) Low oil pressure sensor
(Series 400 only) (discrete 40 PSI sensor) of
affected engine posts low oil
pressure CAS message when
pressure is below 40 PSI,
b) Low oil pressure CAS
message is not posted when
oil pressure is greater than
40 PSI, and
c) Both oil pressure sensors on
opposite side engine are
operating normally.