So, if a fault occurs once in the cruise!!!, and the MEL states that it may be inop provided the aircraft has not made more than 1 flights since the item was last serviceable (a flight= period of time between the moment when a/c begins to move by its own means, for purpose of preparing for t/o, until the moment the a/c comes to a complete stop on its parking spot after the subsequent landing, and no subsequent t/o's)! ...so, I read this as, if you land offshore in this scenario u'r stuffed!!??
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