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Bungusbeefcake
17th Apr 2007, 09:03
Hey all,

I'm new to the forum, I'm just wondering if someone could answer a question for me.

If a commercial jet is grounded by the pilots for a flight for technical reasons, what is this recorded in?

I was told that the pilots go through a checklist at the start and fill in a challenge and response log if there is any problems. Could anyone tell me if this is right and if not could you tell me what the pilots use?

Thanks

747-436
17th Apr 2007, 17:59
Any technical problems would be recorded in the Tech Log. The pilots and engineers would refer to a document called the MEL (Minimum Equipment List) which outlines the technical problem and then whether the aircraft can be dispatched or not. I don't know about a challenge and response log but that could be a name for the technical log in other countries.