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OK, so here is the scenario - A/C has departed on a 5 hour flight, and one hour into the flight, a discrepancy is noticed. What would you do if:
1. The discrepancy is a grounding item, but not a major safety of flight issue. Could you legally continue to the destination? Would you continue?
2. The discrepancy is deferrable via the part 91 MEL, but requires that the aircraft be operated at a lower altitude. Are you legally obligated to comply with the MEL limitations on the remainder of the flight? Would you comply with them even if you don’t consider it a major safety of flight issue?
Does anyone know of any FAA legal opinions regarding this issue?
Thanks
1. The discrepancy is a grounding item, but not a major safety of flight issue. Could you legally continue to the destination? Would you continue?
2. The discrepancy is deferrable via the part 91 MEL, but requires that the aircraft be operated at a lower altitude. Are you legally obligated to comply with the MEL limitations on the remainder of the flight? Would you comply with them even if you don’t consider it a major safety of flight issue?
Does anyone know of any FAA legal opinions regarding this issue?
Thanks