And pilots operating under AOCs should know this:
From EU-OPS (as an example):
OPS 1.030
Minimum equipment lists — Operator’s responsibilities
(a) An operator shall establish, for each aeroplane, a minimum equipment list (MEL) approved by the Authority. This shall be based upon, but no less restrictive than, the relevant master minimum equipment list (MMEL) (if this exists) accepted by the Authority.
(b) An operator shall not operate an aeroplane other than in accordance with the MEL unless permitted by the Authority. Any such permission will in no circumstances permit operation outside the constraints of the MMEL.
Last edited by Bus429; 15th May 2011 at 18:20.
Reason: To correct an error pointed out by his dudeness