Originally Posted by Jumbo Driver
It certainly wouldn't make sense for an aircraft to depart with discharged bottles if either compartment was loaded - I would expect that to be contrary to the MMEL.
On A320 once we had to use the bottles for the rear hold during cruise. Fortunetly it was a false warning. To my surprise returnflight according MEL was o.k. even with hold loaded (no flammable stuff).
regards
Last edited by hetfield; 22nd Apr 2006 at 09:00.