A new text has been JAA approved to specify when the provisions of the MEL are applicable :
"The provisions of the MEL are applicable until the aircraft commences the flight (the point when the aircraft begins to move under its own power for the purpose of preparing for takeoff).
If a failure occurs during the taxi phase before the start of the takeoff roll, any decision to continue the flight shall be subject to pilot judgement and good airmanship. The commander may refer to the MEL before any decision to continue the flight is taken"
I do understand why my company wants to implement this "degrading" of safety, namely to get the aircraft back home for repair.
BUT I can not understand how this can be JAA legal, to disregard a NO-GO MEL item, which is apparent before takeoff, but happens after taxi starts for takeof.......!!!
It is just not common sense !
How does your JAA company deal with this new JAA MEL text ?