Regulations and Government
FAA Issues New MMEL Relief Process Guidelines
With operators seeking MEL relief for STC components not yet evaluated through the required process, the FAA has issued new guidance.

The FAA’s flight standards division has issued an Information for Operators (InFO) bulletin regarding master minimum equipment list (MMEL) relief for items installed under a supplemental type certificate (STC). The agency’s guidance requires that components, systems, or appliances installed on aircraft under an STC be included in the MMEL before approval for inclusion on the operator’s minimum equipment list (MEL) is allowed. Before inclusion, the flight operations evaluation board (FOEB) must evaluate an STC.