EASA MMEL for Bell 206/407 Helicopters

BHT-206/407-EASA-MMEL
EUROPEAN AVIATION SAFETY AGENCY
MASTER MINIMUM EQUIPMENT LIST (MMEL)
206, 407 SERIES HELICOPTER
REVISION: Original
Export Classification C, ECCN EAR99 11 May, 2015


MASTER MINIMUM EQUIPMENT LIST
206, 407 SERIES HELICOPTER
This Master Minimum Equipment List (MMEL) has been approved by the European
Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) under EASA approval No. 10063874 dated 09 July,
2015 at the revision below and is recommended as the basis of the preparation and
approval of individual operators’ Minimum Equipment Lists (MELs) for aircraft of this
type as certified by the European Aviation Safety Agency and operated under the
jurisdiction of EASA member states National Authorities.
REVISION RECORD
Revision No. Content Date
Original EASA MMEL 17 November, 2009
1 EASA MMEL 14 March, 2011
Original BHT-206/407-EASA-MMEL replaces EASA MMEL 11 May, 2015
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Paragraph Page
REVISION RECORD ........................................................................................................ i

TABLE OF CONTENTS ................................................................................................. iii
LIST OF EFFECTIVE PAGES ........................................................................................ iv
ACRONYM LIST ............................................................................................................. v
PREAMBLE .....................................................................................................................1
DEFINITIONS AND EXPLANATORY NOTES ................................................................. 3
MASTER MINIMUM EQUIPMENT LIST .......................................................................... 7
Air Conditioning ......................................................................................................21-1
Auto Flight ..............................................................................................................22-1
Communications .....................................................................................................23-1
Electrical Power ......................................................................................................24-1
Equipment / Furnishings .........................................................................................25-1
Fire Protection ........................................................................................................26-1
Flight Controls ........................................................................................................27-1
Fuel ........................................................................................................................28-1
Ice and Rain Protection ..........................................................................................30-1
Indicating/Recording ...............................................................................................31-1
Lights ....................................................................................................................33-1
Navigation ..............................................................................................................34-1
Oxygen ...................................................................................................................35-1
Doors ...................................................................................................................52-1
Rotors ...................................................................................................................65-1
Powerplant .............................................................................................................71-1
Engine Indication ....................................................................................................77-1
Engine Oil ...............................................................................................................79-1
APPENDIX A ................................................................................................................. 41
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ACRONYM LIST
Acronym Description
ADELT Automatically Deployable Emergency Locator Transmitter
ADF Automatic Direction Finder
ADS-B Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast
AFCS Automatic Flight Control System
AHRS Attitude Heading Reference System
AFM Aircraft Flight Manual
ATA Air Transport Association
ATC Air Traffic Control
CAA Civil Aviation Authority
CVR Cockpit Voice Recorder
CWP Caution Warning Panel
DME Distance Measuring Equipment
EASA European Aviation Safety Agency
ECU Environmental Control Unit
ELT Emergency Locator Transmitter
EMS Emergency Medical System
EVS Enhanced Vision System
FAA Federal Aviation Administration
FADEC/ECU Full Authority Digital Engine Control / Electronic Control Unit
FAR Federal Airworthiness Regulations
FDR Flight Data Recorder
FLIR Forward Looking Infra Red
FM Flight Manual
GPS Global Positioning System
HEELS Helicopter Emergency Egress Lighting System
HF High Frequency
HUMS Health Usage Monitoring System
ICS Inter Communication System
IFR Instrument Flight Rules
ILS Instrument Landing System
LED Light Emitting Diode
ME Manufacturing Engineer
MEL Minimum Equipment List
MMEL Master Minimum Equipment List
OAT Outside Air Temperature
OEB Operational Evaluation Board
PA Public Address
RFM Rotorcraft Flight Manual
RMI Radio Magnetic Indicator
RPM Revolutions Per Minute
SAS Stability Augmentation System
SD Secure Digital
TAS Traffic Avoidance System
TCAD Traffic Collision Alert Device
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Acronym Description
TCAS Traffic Collision Alert System
TGL Temporary Guidance Leaflet
TRACS Tail Rotor Authority Control System
UCT Universal Coordinated Time
UHF Ultra High Frequency
VFR Visual Flight Rules
VHF Very High Frequency
VMC Visual Meteorological Conditions
VOR VHF Omni directional Range
VSI Vertical Speed Indicator
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MASTER MINIMUM EQUIPMENT LIST
206, 407 SERIES
PREAMBLE
Introduction
The following is applicable for operators under European air operations regulations (Regulation
Air Operations). Paragraph 1.c.2 of Annex I to Article 5 (essential requirements for airworthiness)
of Regulation (EC) No 216/2008 (the ‘Basic Regulation’) requires that all equipment installed on
an aircraft required for type certification or by operating rules shall be operative. However,
paragraph 2.a.3 of Annex IV to Article 8 (essential requirements for air operations) of the Basic
Regulation also allows the use of a Minimum Equipment List (MEL) where compliance with
certain equipment requirements is not necessary in the interests of safety under all operating
conditions. Experience has shown that with the various levels of redundancy designed into
aircraft, operation of every system or installed items may not be necessary when the remaining
operative equipment can provide an acceptable level of safety.
Purpose and limitations
This Master Minimum Equipment List (MMEL) is developed by the applicant and holders of
(Supplemental) Type Certificate and approved by the European Aviation Safety Agency to
improve aircraft use and thereby providing more convenient and economic air transportation for
the public. This MMEL includes those items related to airworthiness, air operations, airspace
requirements and other items the Agency finds may be inoperative and yet maintain an
acceptable level of safety by appropriate conditions and limitations; it does not contain obviously
required items such as wings, flaps, and rudders. In order to maintain an acceptable level of
safety, the MMEL establishes limitations on the duration of and conditions for operation with
inoperative items. Unless specifically allowed by this MMEL, an inoperative item may not be
removed from the aircraft.
This MMEL includes items identified by a reference to CAT.IDE rules which have been based
only on European operational requirements using associated guidance developed by the
Agency. These items could be adapted to the applicable operational requirements when these
differ from the European operational requirements, if permitted by the State of the Operator, for
the approval of the MEL. In this case the MEL content is still considered to be in conformity with
the content of this MMEL.
Utilisation
The MMEL is the basis for the development of individual operator’s MEL which take into
consideration the operator’s particular aircraft equipment configuration and operational
conditions. An operator’s MEL may differ in format from the MMEL, but shall not be less
restrictive than the MMEL. The individual operator’s MEL, when approved, allows operation of
the aircraft with inoperative items of equipment for a certain period of time until rectification can
be accomplished.
The MEL cannot deviate from Airworthiness Directives, or any other additional mandatory
requirements. It is important to remember that all items related to the airworthiness and the
operational regulations of the aircraft not listed on the MMEL shall be operative.
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Suitable conditions and limitations in the form of placards, maintenance procedures, crew
operating procedures and other restrictions as prescribed in this MMEL shall be specified in the
MEL to ensure that an acceptable level of safety is maintained. It is important that rectifications
be accomplished at the earliest opportunity.
When an item is discovered to be inoperative, it is reported by making an entry in the continuing

airworthiness record system or the operator’s technical log, as applicable. Following sufficient
fault identification, the item is then either rectified or deferred following the MEL or other
approved means of compliance acceptable to the competent authority and the Agency prior to
further operation. MEL conditions and limitations do not relieve the operator from determining
that the aircraft is in a condition for safe operation with items inoperative.
Prior to operation with any item inoperative acceptance by the crew is required in accordance
with the continuing airworthiness management procedures.
Operators shall establish a controlled and sound rectification programme including the parts,
personnel, facilities, procedures and schedules to ensure timely rectification.
Guidelines for (O) & (M) Procedures are provided in Appendix A of this MMEL and are
recommended to the end-users.
Operators should include guidance in the MEL to deal with any failures which occur
between the commencement of the flight and the start of the take-off.
When developing the MEL, compliance with the stated intent of the preamble, definitions
and the conditions and limitations specified in this MMEL is required.
Multiple inoperative items
Operators are responsible for exercising the necessary operational control to ensure that an
acceptable level of safety is maintained. The exposure to additional failures during continued
operation with inoperative items shall also be considered. Wherever possible, account has been
taken in this MMEL of multiple inoperative items. However, it is unlikely that all possible
combinations of this nature have been accounted for. Therefore, when operating with multiple
inoperative items, the inter-relationships between those items and the effect on aircraft operation
and crew workload shall be considered.
Rectification interval extension
The operator may be permitted, by its competent authority, to extend the rectification intervals of
the MEL.
This MMEL has been evaluated taking into account a one-time extension of the rectification
intervals of category B, C and D.

DEFINITIONS AND EXPLANATORY NOTES
1. ‘Rotorcraft Flight Manual’ (RFM) means the document required for type certification and
approved by the Agency. The RFM for the specific aircraft is listed on the applicable Type
Certificate Data Sheet.
2. ‘Alternate procedures are established and used’ or similar statement, means that
alternate procedures (if applicable), to the affected process, must be drawn up by the
operator as part of the MEL approval process, so that they have been established before
the MEL document has been approved. Such alternate procedures are normally included
in the associated operations (O) procedure.
3. ‘Any in excess of those required by regulations’ means that the listed item is required
by applicable legislation (e.g. Part OPS, Single European Sky legislation or the applicable
airspace requirements) must be operative and only excess items may be inoperative.
When the item is not required, it may be inoperative for the time specified by its
rectification interval category. Whenever this condition is used in the MMEL, the
applicable regulations for the intended flight routes and the resulting dispatch restrictions
need to be clarified at the operator’s MEL level.
4. ‘As required by (operational) regulations’ means that the listed item of equipment is
subject to certain provisions (restrictive or permissive) expressed in the applicable
legislation (e.g. regulation Air Operations, Single European Sky legislation or the
applicable airspace requirements). When the equipment is not required, it may be
inoperative for the time specified by its rectification interval category.
5. ‘Calendar Day’ means a 24-hour period from midnight to midnight based on either UTC
or local time, as selected by the operator. All calendar days are considered to run
consecutively.
6. ‘Combustible Material’ means the material which is capable of catching fire and
burning. In particular: if a MEL item prohibits loading of combustible (or flammable or
inflammable) material, no material may be loaded except the following:
1) Cargo handling equipment (unloaded, empty or with ballast);
2) Fly away kits (excluding e.g. cans of hydraulic fluid, cleaning solvents, batteries,
capacitors, chemical generators, etc.);
Note: If serviceable tyres are included, they should only be inflated to a minimum
pressure that preserves their serviceability; and
3) Inflight service material (return catering — only closed catering trolleys/boxes, no

newspapers, no alcohol or duty free goods).
7. ‘Commencement of flight’ is the point when an aircraft begins to move under its own
power for the purpose of preparing for take-off.
8. ‘Considered Inoperative’ as used in the dispatch conditions, means that item must be
treated for dispatch, taxiing and flight purposes as though it were inoperative. The item
shall not be used or operated until the original deferred item is repaired. Additional
actions include: documenting the item on the dispatch release (if applicable), placarding,

and complying with all remarks, exceptions, and related MMEL provisions, including any
(M) and (O) procedures and observing the rectification interval.
9. ‘Daylight’ means the period between the beginning of morning civil twilight and the end
of evening civil twilight relevant to the local aeronautical airspace; or such other period,
as may be prescribed by the appropriate authority.
10. ‘Day of discovery’ means the calendar day that a malfunction was recorded in the
aircraft maintenance record/log book.
11. ‘Flight’ for the purposes of this MMEL, means the period of time between the moment
when an aircraft begins to move under its own power, for the purpose of preparing for
take-off, until the moment the aircraft comes to a complete stop on its parking area, after
the first landing.
12. ‘Flight Day’, a 24-hour period from midnight to midnight based on either UTC or local
time, as selected by the operator, during which at least one flight is initiated for the
affected aircraft.
13. ‘Icing Conditions’ means an atmospheric environment that may cause ice to form on the
aircraft or in the engine(s) as defined in the RFM.
14. ‘If installed’ means that the item is either optional or is not required to be installed on all
aircraft covered by the MMEL.
15. ‘Inoperative’ means that the item does not accomplish its intended purpose or is not
consistently functioning within its approved operating limits or tolerances.
16. ‘Is not used’ in the provisions, remarks or exceptions for an MMEL item may specify that
another item relieved in the MMEL ‘is not used’. In such cases, crew members should not
activate, actuate, or otherwise utilise that item under normal operations. It is not
necessary for the operators to accomplish the (M) procedures associated with the item.
However, operations-related provisions, (O) procedures must be complied with. An
additional placard must be affixed, to the extent practical, adjacent to the control or
indicator for the item that is not used to inform crew members that an item is not to be
used under normal operations.
17. ‘Intended flight route’ corresponds to any point on the route including diversions to
reach alternate aerodromes required to be selected by the operational rules.
18. ‘Item’ means component, instrument, equipment, system or function.
19. ‘(M)’ indicates a requirement for a specific maintenance procedure which must be
accomplished prior to operation with the listed item inoperative. Normally these
procedures are accomplished by maintenance personnel, however, other personnel may
be qualified and authorised to perform certain functions. The satisfactory accomplishment
of all maintenance procedures, regardless of who performs them, is the responsibility of
the operator. Appropriate procedures are required to be published as part of the
Operator’s Manual or MEL.
20. ‘Master Minimum Equipment List’ means a document approved by the Agency that
establishes the aircraft equipment allowed to be inoperative under conditions specified
therein for a specific type of aircraft.

21. ‘Minimum Equipment List’ means a document established as specified under 8.a.3. of
Annex IV to Regulation (EC) No 216/2008 and approved by the competent authority, in
accordance with ORO.MLR.105, that authorises an operator to dispatch an aircraft with
aircraft equipment inoperative as per CAT.IDE.A/H.105 or NCC.IDE.A/H.105 under the
conditions specified therein.
22. ‘Notes’ provide additional information for flight crew or maintenance consideration. Notes
are used to identify applicable material which is intended to assist with compliance, but
do not relieve the operator of the responsibility for compliance with all applicable
requirements. Notes are not a part of the dispatch conditions.
23. ‘Number Installed’ is the number (quantity) of items normally installed in the aircraft.
This number represents the aircraft configuration considered in developing this MMEL.
Should the number be a variable (e.g. passenger cabin items), or not applicable, a
number is not required; a ‘-’ is then inserted. Note: Where the MMEL shows a variable
number installed, the MEL should reflect the actual number installed, as far as practical.
24. ‘Number required for dispatch’ is the minimum number (quantity) of items required for
operation provided the conditions specified are met. Should the number be a variable
(e.g. passenger cabin items) or not applicable, a number is not required; a ‘-’ is then
inserted. Note: Where the MMEL shows a variable number required for dispatch, the MEL
should reflect the actual number required for dispatch, as far as practical, or an alternate
means of configuration control approved by the competent authority.
25. ‘-’ in the Number Installed Column (respectively Number Required for Dispatch Column)
indicates a variable number (quantity) of the item installed (respectively item required) or
not applicable.
Note: Where the MMEL shows a variable number installed, the MEL should reflect the
actual number installed, as far as practical.
26. ‘(O)’ indicates a requirement for a specific operational procedure which must be
accomplished in planning for and/or operating with the listed item inoperative. Normally
these procedures are accomplished by the flight crew; however, other personnel may be
qualified and authorised to perform certain functions. The satisfactory accomplishment of
all procedures, regardless of who performs them, is the responsibility of the operator.
Appropriate procedures are required to be published as a part of the operator’s manual or
MEL.
Note: The (M) and (O) symbols are required in the operator’s MEL.
27. ‘Operating minima’ means the set of requirements associated to operations requiring a
specific approval (refer to Part-SPA).
28. ‘Placarding’ Each inoperative item must be placarded, as applicable, to inform and
remind the crew members and maintenance personnel of the item’s condition.
Note: To the extent practical, placards should be located adjacent to the control or
indicator for the item affected; however, unless otherwise specified, placard wording and
location will be determined by the operator.

29. ‘Rectification intervals’ Inoperative items or components, deferred in accordance with

the MEL, must be rectified at or prior to the rectification intervals established by the
following letter designators:
Category A
No standard interval is specified. However, items in this category shall be rectified in

accordance with the conditions stated in the MMEL.
(i) Where a time period is specified in calendar days or flight days, the interval
excludes the day of discovery.
(ii) Where a time period is specified other than in calendar days or flight days, it shall
start at the point when the defect is deferred in accordance with the operator’s
approved MEL.
Category B
Items in this category shall be rectified within three (3) calendar days, excluding the day
of discovery.
Category C
Items in this category shall be rectified within ten (10) calendar days, excluding the day of
discovery.
Category D
Items in this category shall be rectified within one hundred and twenty (120) calendar
days, excluding the day of discovery.
30. ‘Remarks or Exceptions’ include statements either prohibiting or allowing operation with
a specific number of items inoperative, provisos (conditions and limitations), notes, (M)
and/or (O) symbols, as appropriate for such operation.
31. ‘Required Cabin Crew Seat’ is a seat in the aircraft cabin which meets the following
conditions:
1) Where the certification of the cabin requires this seat to be occupied by a qualified
cabin crew member as specified in the Operations Manual;
2) This seat is a part of the station to which a qualified cabin crew member is assigned
for the flight; and
3) The qualified cabin crew member assigned to the station is a member of the minimum
cabin crew designated for the flight.
32. ‘Visible Moisture’ means an atmospheric environment containing water in any form that
can be seen in natural or artificial light; for example, clouds, fog, mist, rain, sleet, hail, or
snow.

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(1) System & Sequence Numbers (2) Rectification Interval
ATA 21 AIR CONDITIONING (3) Number Installed
(4) Number Required for Dispatch
ITEM (5) Remarks or Exceptions
1. Cabin Heating System
(If installed)
(1) Combustion C - 0 (M) May be inoperative provided:
a) System is deactivated and secured, and
b) Defog blower is operative.
(2) Shroud C - 0 (M) May be inoperative provided:

(3) Bleed Air C - 0 (M) May be inoperative provided:

b) Defog blower is operative
2. Defogging System
(If installed)
(1) Cabin Heating System C - 0 (M) May be inoperative provided:
(2) Cockpit Vent C - 0 (O) May be inoperative provided:

a) Cabin ventilating system is operative.
b) Defog blower is operative
(3) Defog Blower C - 0 (M) (O) May be inoperative provided:

b) Cabin heating is operative for flight in visible
moisture, and
c) Cockpit Vent is operative.
3. Air Conditioner (Freon) D - 0 (M) May be inoperative provided system is deactivated.

(If installed)
4. Bleed Air ECU System D - 0 (M) May be inoperative provided system is deactivated.
(If installed)


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ATA 22 AUTOPILOT (3) Number Installed
1. Autopilot (CAT.IDE.H.135) C - 0 (M) May be inoperative provided:
(If installed) a) Autopilot is deactivated, and
b) Operations do not require its use.
2. Stability Augmentation System C - 0 May be inoperative provided operations do not require

(If installed) its use.
3. Force Trim System D - 0 May be inoperative provided operations do not require

(If installed) its use.
4. Flight Director C - 0 May be inoperative provided:

(If installed) a) Affected flight director is not part of the equipment
required for intended operation, and
b) Associated autopilot, if affected, is considered
inoperative


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ATA 23 COMMUNICATIONS (3) Number Installed
1. Radio Communications Systems C - 1 (O) Any in excess of one, may be inoperative provided:
(VHF / HF / UHF / FM) a) Affected system is not powered under emergency
bus and required to perform emergency
procedures, and
b) Operations are conducted under VFR over routes
navigated by reference to visual landmarks, and
c) Alternate procedures are established and used.
D - - May be inoperative provided operations do not require

its use.
2. Cockpit /Cabin Speaker D - 0 Any system in excess of those required for operating
(If installed) crew as required by CAT.IDE.H.170 may be
inoperative.
3. Cabin ICS System D - 0 Any in excess of those required may be inoperative

(If installed) provided procedures do not rely on their use
C - 0 (O) Any in excess of those required may be inoperative

provided alternate procedures are established and
used.
4. Not used
5. Satellite Tracking System(s) D - 0

(If installed)
6. Satellite Phone D - 0
(If installed)
7. External Loud Hailer D - 0

(If installed)


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ATA 23 COMMUNICATIONS (3) Number Installed
8. Audio Panel (GMA 350H) D - 0 (M) May be inoperative provided:

(407GX only) a) Operations do not require its use, and
b) GIA 1 (Integrated Avionic Unit) is functional
9. Iridium Transceiver (GSR56H) D - 0
(407GX only)
10. Datalink and Storage Unit D - 0

(GDL59H)
(407GX only)
11. XM Weather/Radio Datalink D - 0

(GDL69AH)
(407GX only)


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ATA 24 ELECTRICAL POWER (3) Number Installed
1. Generator Caution System B - 0 May be inoperative provided loadmeter is operative.
(If installed)
2. Auxiliary Battery D - 0 (M) May be inoperative provided:
(If installed) a) Battery is disconnected and secured, and
b) Battery remains installed.
D - 0 (M) May be inoperative provided:

a) Battery is removed, and
b) Appropriate ballast is installed.
D - 0 (M) May be inoperative provided:

a) Battery is removed, and
b) Weight and balance is revised.
3. Standby Generator/ Alternator C - 0 (M) May be inoperative for VFR provided the
(If installed) generator/alternator is deactivated or removed.
4. Not Used
5. Generator Caution System C 1 0 May be inoperative provided the Ammeter or Voltmeter

(407/407GX only) is operative.
6. Digital Voltmeter D - 0
(407/407GX only)
7. Start Caution Light C 1 0

(407/407GX only)
8. Ammeter Exceedance Monitoring D 1 0 May be inoperative provided the Ammeter is operative.

(407/407GX only)


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ATA 25 EQUIPMENT/FURNISHINGS (3) Number Installed
1. Not used
2. Passenger Seat Belts C - 0 One or more may be inoperative or missing provided
the seat is blocked and placarded to prevent
occupancy.
3. Passenger Shoulder Harness C - 0

(If installed)
4. Passenger Convenience Item(s) D - 0 Passenger convenience items, as expressed in this
(If installed) MMEL, are those related to passenger convenience,
comfort, or entertainment such as, but not limited to,
galley equipment, ash trays, stereo equipment,
overhead reading lamps, etc. Items addressed
elsewhere in this document shall not be included. (M)
and/or (O) procedures may be required and included in
operator’s appropriate document.
5. Cargo Suspension System D - 0
(If installed)
6. Hoist System D - 0 May be inoperative provided system is deactivated and
(If installed) secured.
7. Litter Kit D - 0
(If installed)
8. EMS Equipment D - 0 May be inoperative provided system is deactivated and
(If installed) secured. (M) and/or (O) procedures may be required
and included in the operator’s appropriate document.
9. Emergency Locator Transmitter
(ELT)
(1) Automatic Emergency Locator A - 0 May be inoperative provided:
Transmitter ELT(AF),ELT(AD) a) The helicopter shall not fly for more than 6 hours
(If installed) after the ELT becomes unserviceable, and
b) Not more than 24 hours have elapsed since the
ELT became unserviceable.


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(2) Survival Emergency Locator D - - (M) Any in excess of those required may be
Transmitter ELT(S) inoperative or missing provided the inoperative
equipment and its location is placarded inoperative,
removed from the installed location, and placed out of
sight so it cannot be mistaken for a functional unit.
(3) Automatic Deployable D - - Any in excess of those required may be inoperative.
Emergency Locator Transmitter
ELT(AD)
10. Flotation Inflation System D - 0 May be inoperative for flights overland (including take-
(If installed) off and landing).
C - 0 May be inoperative provided:

a) Take-off and landing are not performed overwater,
and
b) Flight is not conducted over water beyond safe
forced landing distance
11. Sonic Locator (If installed) D - 0
12. Forward Looking Infra Red (FLIR) (If D - 0

installed)
13. Auxiliary Fuel and/or lubricant D - 0
heating system (If installed)
14. Electronic News Gathering (ENG) D - 0 May be inoperative provided system is deactivated and
Equipment (If installed) secured. (M) and /or (O) procedures may be required
and included in the operator’s appropriate document.
15. Not used


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16. Flight Crew Seats
(1) Power Adjustments D - 0 May be inoperative for each flight crew member
(If installed) provided manual adjustments are operative.
(2) Manual Adjustments
(If installed)
a) Horizontal Adjustments - - - Must be operative for each flight crew member’s seat.
b) Vertical and Recline B - 0 (M) One or more may be inoperative provided, for each
Adjustments flight crew member:
a) The associated power control is operative, or
b) The associated seat is secured or locked in a
position acceptable to the flight crewmember.
c) Other Adjustments C - 0 (M) One or more may be inoperative provided the
associated seat is secured in a position acceptable to
the flight crew member.
Note: If an inoperative armrest will hinder an
emergency evacuation or any other flight duties it
should be removed.
17. Passenger Seats D - - (M) One or more may be inoperative secured in the
(If installed) upright position.
D - - (M) One or more may be inoperative provided the
inoperative seat:
a) Does not block an emergency exit,
b) Does not restrict any passenger from access to the
main aircraft aisle, and
c) Is (are) blocked and placarded “DO NOT
OCCUPY”.
Note: A seat with an inoperative or missing seat belt or
harness is considered inoperative.
18. Torches (Cockpit/Cabin) C - - One or more may be inoperative provided each
required crew member assigned to affected position
has an operative torch.


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19. Survival Equipment D - - (M) Any in excess of the minimum required may be
(If installed) missing or inoperative provided, the inoperative
equipment is placarded inoperative, removed from the
installed location and placed out of sight so it cannot be
mistaken for a functional unit.
20. First Aid Kit A - - May be incomplete for a maximum of 1 calendar day.
(If installed)
D - 1 Any in excess of one may be incomplete or missing.
21. Lifejackets D - - (M) any in excess of the minimum required may be

(If installed) missing or inoperative, provided:
a) Inoperative lifejacket is placarded inoperative,
removed from the installed location and placed out
of sight so it cannot be mistaken for a functional
unit, and
b) Required distribution of serviceable lifejackets is
maintained.
22. ELT Remote Switch D - 0 (M) May be inoperative provided ELT transmitter is
(Pointer 4000 ELT Only) armed and functional
23. Enhanced Vision System D - 0 (M) May be inoperative provided system is deactivated
and secured.
24. Tail Rotor Camera D - 0 (M) May be inoperative provided system is deactivated
and secured.
25. Weight On Gear System C - 0 (O) May be inoperative provided:

(407/407GX only) a) An alternate method to record air time is used.
b) The transponder is controlled manually.


Date: 11 May, 2015 26-1
ATA 26 FIRE PROTECTION (3) Number Installed
1. Not used
2. Hand Fire Extinguishers D - - (M) Any in excess of those required may be inoperative
(If installed) or missing provided:
a) The inoperative fire extinguisher is placarded
inoperative, removed from the installed location
and placed out of sight so it cannot be mistaken for
a functional unit, and
b) Required distribution is maintained.
3. Not Used


Date: 11 May, 2015 27-1
ATA 27 FLIGHT CONTROLS (3) Number Installed
1. Pedal Stop System C - 0 (M) May be inoperative provided the flight is in
(407/407GX only) accordance with the RFM limitations and procedures.
2. Tail Rotor Authority Control System D - 0 (O) (M) May be inoperative provided
(TRACS) a) Takeoff, landing or hover is within the hover ceiling
(206L-4 only) charts presented in the basic Flight Manual (BHT-
206L4-FM-1) or appropriate optional equipment
Flight Manual Supplement, and
b) The variable pitch actuator is deactivated and
secured in its minimum position (3,000 feet).


Date: 11 May, 2015 28-1
ATA 28 FUEL (3) Number Installed
1. Auxiliary Fuel Tank D - 0 May be inoperative provided:
a) Flight is not predicated upon the use of the system,
and
b) Auxiliary tank fuel is considered in weight and
balance computations.
2. Solenoid Drain Valve System D - 0 (O) May be inoperative provided the manual drain
(If installed) valve is verified closed prior to flight.
3. Not Used
4. Not Used
5. Fuel Transfer Pump C 2 0 May be inoperative provided:

(407/407GX only) a) Flight is not predicated upon the use of the fuel
trapped in the forward fuel tank. Refer to RFM for
unusable fuel quantity, and
b) The Fuel Quantity Gauging System and the Low
Fuel Caution System are operative.
6. Left and Right XFR Pump Caution C 2 0 (O) May be inoperative provided:
Light a) Forward Fuel Quantity Gauge is operative, and
(407/407GX) b) Transfer of fuel to the aft tank is monitored by the
crew.
7. Left and Right Fuel Boost Caution C 2 0 (O) May be inoperative provided:
Lights a) Altitude is limited to 8,000 feet for Jet A or 4,000
feet for Jet B, and
b) Fuel Pressure Indicator is monitored by the crew.


Date: 11 May, 2015 30-1

ATA 30 ICE AND RAIN PROTECTION (3) Number Installed
1. Engine Anti-ice System B 1 0 May be inoperative provided:
a) Known and forecast conditions for flight are at
ambient temperatures above +5 degrees C with no
visible moisture, and
b) Operations are conducted in accordance with RFM.
2. Pitot Heating Systems C - 0 One or more may be inoperative provided:

(If installed) a) Operations are conducted under day VFR, and
b) The helicopter is not operated at any time in known
or forecast icing conditions.
3. Automatic Engine Recognition Kit (A, C - 0 May be inoperative provided aircraft is configured as
B, and L Models only) (If required by RFM for flight in falling or blowing snow.
installed)
4. Engine Continuous Ignition System B 2 0 May be inoperative provided:

(If installed) a) Known and forecast flight conditions are at
ambient temperatures above +4.4 degrees C (40
F) with no visible moisture, and
b) Operations are conducted in accordance with
RFM.
5. Engine Anti-Ice Lights B 2 0 May be inoperative provided:

(If installed) a) Known and forecast conditions for flight are at
ambient temperatures above +5 degrees C with no
visible moisture, and
b) Operations are conducted in accordance with
RFM.


Date: 11 May, 2015 30-2

ATA 30 ICE AND RAIN PROTECTION (3) Number Installed
6. Static Port Heaters C - 0 One or more may be inoperative provided:
(If installed) a) Operations are conducted under day VFR, and
b) The helicopter is not operated at any time in known
or forecast conditions of visible moisture or
precipitation, when the OAT is less than +5°C.
B - 1 (O) Any in excess of one may be

inoperative provided:
a) Flight is conducted under VMC with the surface in
sight, and
b) The remaining static port heater and all connected
primary indications are verified to be operative at
pilot in command station prior to each flight,
c) The helicopter is not operated at any time in known
or forecast conditions of visible moisture or
precipitation, when the OAT is less than +5°C.
7. Windshield Wipers C 2 - One or both may be inoperative provided the aircraft is

(If installed) not operated in known or forecast precipitation that
requires their use.


Date: 11 May, 2015 31-1
ATA 31 INDICATION / RECORDING (3) Number Installed
SYSTEMS
1. Clocks C 1 0 May be inoperative provided an accurate timepiece is
operative on the flight deck indicating the time in hours,
minutes and seconds.
Note 1: The above is applicable only to those aircraft

where the clock has no implication on other equipment
e.g. FDR otherwise the effects on such other systems
must be considered.
Note 2: On the basis that the timepiece required does

not need to be approved, an accurate pilot’s wristwatch
which indicates hours, minutes and seconds, would be
acceptable.
2. Hour Meter C - 0 (O) May be inoperative provided alternate means is

utilized for recording time in service.
3. Elapsed Timer D - 0
(If installed)
4. Aircraft/Engine Monitoring D - 0
System
(If installed)
5. Voice Warning System D - 0
(If installed)
6. Warning Horn Mute System
(1) 206B and 206L models only D 1 0
(2) All other models D - 0
(If installed)
7. Vibration Monitoring System D 1 0

(If installed)
8. Flight Event Recorder (ALERTS) A - 0 May be inoperative for 10 (ten) flight days.
(If installed)


Date: 11 May, 2015 31-2
SYSTEMS
9. FADEC/ECU Maintenance Download D 1 0
Port
(407/407GX only)
10. Engine Instruments Maintenance D 1 0

Download Port
(407 only)
11. GIA 1 A 1 0 (O) May be inoperative for a flight or series of flights to

(407GX only) a maintenance facility provided:
a) Flight is conducted during day VFR conditions
(VFR OTT excluded) to the nearest maintenance
facility.
b) The flight crew has reviewed the affected systems
list from the RFM and ensures compliance with the
MMEL in regards to affected systems.
c) The GMA 350H Audio Panel is functional
12. GIA 2 A 1 0 (O) May be inoperative for a flight or series of flights to

facility.
b) The flight crew has reviewed the affected systems
list from the RFM and ensures compliance with the
MMEL in regards to affected systems.
c) The operating airspeed is 60 kts or less.


Date: 11 May, 2015 31-3
SYSTEMS
13. Multi-Function Display A 1 0 (O) May be inoperative for a flight or series of flights to
facility.
b) Primary Flight Display is in reversionary (backup)
mode and functional.
14. Primary Flight Display A 1 0 (O) May be inoperative for a flight or series of flights to
facility.
b) Multi-Function Display is in reversionary (backup)
mode and functional.
15. Master warning/caution light mute C 1 0

switch
(407GX only)
16. Maintenance and Flight Data C 1 0 (O) May be inoperative provided flight crew is recording
recording on SD card all pertinent DATA manually if required.
(407GX only)


Date: 11 May, 2015 33-1
ATA 33 LIGHTS (3) Number Installed
1. Navigation/Position Lights C - 0 One or more may be inoperative for daylight
operations.
2. Anti-Collision/Strobe Lights
(1) Anti-Collision Light B - 0 May be inoperative for daylight operations.

C - 1 Any in excess of one may be inoperative
(2) Strobe Light C - 0 All may be inoperative.

(If installed)
3. Landing Lights C - 0 May be inoperative for daylight operations
4. Cockpit Instrument Lighting B - 0 May be inoperative provided:

System(s) a) Sufficient lighting is available to make each
required instrument, control and other device for
which it is provided easily readable,
b) Direct rays and reflections do not impair visibility
either inside or outside the aircraft,
c) Lighting intensity can be controlled or preset to a
satisfactory level for the expected flight condition,
and
d) Lighting configuration at dispatch is acceptable to
the pilot.


Date: 11 May, 2015 33-2
ATA 33 LIGHTS (3) Number Installed
5. Passenger Compartment Lighting D - 0 May be inoperative for daylight operations.
C - 0 May be inoperative provided passengers are not

carried.
C - - Individual lights may be inoperative provided:

a) Inoperative lights do not exceed fifty (50) percent
of the total installed,
b) Cabin emergency lighting is operative, and
c) Lighting is acceptable for the crew located in the
cabin to perform their required duties.
6. Cockpit Utility Light C 1 0
7. Not used
8. Taxi Light C - 0
(If installed)
9. Search Light C - 0
(If installed)
10. External Utility Lights C - 0

(If installed)
11. Supplemental Lighting System C - 0

(If installed)


Date: 11 May, 2015 34-1
ATA 34 NAVIGATION (3) Number Installed
1. Inclinometer or Turn and Slip B - 0 May be inoperative when flight is conducted under VFR
Indicator over routes navigated by reference to visual landmarks.
(If installed)
2. Attitude Indicator
(If installed)
(1) Commercial Air Transport B - 1 Any in excess of one may be
operations inoperative provided:
(CAT.IDE.H.125 & .130) a) Operations are conducted under VFR, and
b) The primary attitude indication is displayed on both
pilot station, and
c) Standby attitude is operative.
C - 0 May be inoperative provided:
a) Operations are conducted under day VFR, and
b) Operations are not conducted overwater out of
sight of the land, and
c) Visibility is more than 1500m
(2) Other operations D - 0 May be inoperative provided operations
are conducted under day VFR


Date: 11 May, 2015 34-2
3. Stabilized Direction Indicators
(If installed)
(2) Commercial Air C - 0 May be inoperative provided:
Transport operations a) The operations are conducted under day VFR,
(CAT.IDE.H.125 & .130) over routes navigated by reference to visual
landmarks, and
b) The operations are not conducted overwater when
out of sight of land or when the visibility is less
than 1500m, and
c) A non-stabilized heading indication (e.g. standby
compass) is operative.
C - 1 May be inoperative provided a stabilized heading

indication is operative on pilot in command side
(3) Other operations D - 0 May be inoperative provided:

a) The operations are conducted under day VFR over
routes navigated by reference to visual landmarks ,
and
b) The operations are not conducted overwater when
out of sight of land or when visibility is less than
1500m.
4. Vertical Speed Indicators
(If installed)
(206 Models only) B - 0 May be inoperative provided:
a) The flight is conducted by day under VFR over
routes navigated by reference to visual landmarks,
and
b) Procedures are not dependent on its use.
5. SSR Transponder A - 0 (O) May be inoperative provided agreement can be

(If installed) obtained from all ATC authorities along the route or any
(CAT.IDE.H.350) planned diversion, to a place where repairs can be
made.
D - - Any transponder in excess of those required may be
inoperative.


Date: 11 May, 2015 34-3
6. Navigation Equipment
(1) Magnetic Compass B - 0 May be inoperative provided:
(If installed) a) Flight is conducted by day under VFR over routes
b) When operationally required, the helicopter’s main
Magnetic Direction Indicator System is operating
normally.
(2) Navigation Equipment
(VOR, DME, GNSS, etc.)
(If installed)
a) Commercial Air Transport C - - (O) One or more may be inoperative
Operations provided:
(CAT.IDE.H.125 & .130) a) Two independent navigation systems required for
each segment of the intended route are operative,
and
b) Alternate procedures are established and used,
where applicable.
Note: Route segments include approach procedures at
destination and alternate aerodromes.
b) Other operations D - 0 May be inoperative provided:
a) Operations are conducted under VFR over routes
b) Applicable airspace requirements are complied
with.
7. Weather Radar System(s) C - 0 One or more system(s) may be inoperative provided
(Antenna(s), XCVR(s), Controller(s), the weather reports or forecasts available to the
Display(s)) commander indicate that cumulonimbus clouds or other
(If installed) potentially hazardous weather conditions, which could
be detected by the system(s) when in working order,
are unlikely to be encountered on the intended route or
any planned diversion there from and not required
under CAT.OP.MPA.181 with regard to coastal
heliports or offshore alternates.


Date: 11 May, 2015 34-4
8. Marker Beacon C - 0 As required by Operating Requirements.
(If installed)
9. Not used
10. Radio Altimeter with an Audio D - 0 May be inoperative provided procedures do not require
voice warning (or other means its use.
acceptable to the Authority)
(If installed) (CAT.IDE.H.145)
11. Altitude Encoder C - 0 As required by Operating Requirements.

(If installed)
13. RMI C - 0
(If installed)
14. Standby Attitude Indicator
(If installed)
(1) Commercial Air Transport C - 0 May be inoperative provided:
Operations a) Flight is conducted under day VFR, and
(CAT.IDE.H.125 & .130) b) A primary attitude indication is operative at each
required pilot’s station.
B - 0 May be inoperative provided:
a) Operations are conducted under day VFR, and
b) Operations are not conducted overwater out of
sight of the land, and
c) Visibility is more than 1500m
(2) Other operations D - 0 May be inoperative provided flight is conducted under
VFR
15. OAT/Free Air Temperature C - 1 May be inoperative provided approved alternate
Indicator onboard air temperature indication is operative that is
convertible to OAT.


Date: 11 May, 2015 34-5
16. Airspeed Indicators
(1) Helicopters not equipped D - 1 Any in excess of one may be inoperative
with EFIS displays
(2) Helicopters equipped with B - 0 May be inoperative provided:

EFIS displays (If Installed) a) Other airspeed indicator systems are operative,
(a) Standby airspeed and
indicator b) Flight is conducted by day under VFR over routes
navigated by reference to visual landmarks.
NOTE: For helicopters fitted with EFIS, all airspeed

indicator displays (tape) must be operative.
17. Altimeters C - 1 Any in excess of one may be inoperative provided:

a) Flight is conducted under day VFR with reference
to visual landmarks, and
b) The operative altimeter is on the handling pilot's
side.
18. Traffic Alert/Advisory Systems (i.e., C - 0

TCAS, TCAD, TAS, etc.)
19. Terrain Avoidance Warning System C - 0

(TAWS)
20. Terminal Procedure Database A - 0 (O) May be inoperative or out of date indefinitely
(Example: Garmin Chartview) provided required information is derived from current
aeronautical data sources.
21. Aviation Database A - 0 (O) May be inoperative or out of date indefinitely

provided required information is derived from current


Date: 11 May, 2015 34-6
22. Obstacle Database (O) May be inoperative or out of date indefinitely
23. Airport Information Database A - 0 (O) May be inoperative or out of date indefinitely
(Example: Garmin’s Safe Taxi) provided required information is derived from current
24. Synthetic Vision D - 0
25. Navigation Database A - 0 (O) May be inoperative or out of date indefinitely

aeronautical data sources, GPS approach procedures
are not permitted and all frequencies are tuned in
manually.
26. XM Weather A - 0 May be inoperative indefinitely
27. ADS-B Out Capability D - 0 As required by Operating Requirements
28. Primary Flight Display switches, all or D - 0 (O) May be inoperative provided corresponding Multi-
any Function Display switch is functional.
(407GX only)
29. Primary Flight Display knobs, all or D - 0 (O) May be inoperative provided corresponding Multi-
any Function Display knob is functional.
(407GX only)


Date: 11 May, 2015 34-7
30. Multi-Function Display switches, all or D - 0 (O) May be inoperative provided corresponding
any Primary Flight Display switch is functional.
(407GX only)
31. Multi-Function Display Primary Flight D - 0 (O) May be inoperative provided corresponding
Display knobs, all or any Primary Flight Display Knob is functional
(407GX only)
32. AHRS C - 0 (O) May be inoperative provided:

(407GX only) a) flight is conducted in Day VFR condition (excluding
VFR OTT)
b) The standby Compass indicator is functional.
33. Air Data Computer A - 0 (O) (M) May be inoperative for a flight or series of
(407GX only) flights to a maintenance facility provided:
a) Flight is conducted in Day VFR condition
(excluding VFR OTT) to the nearest maintenance
facility where the ADC can be replaced or repaired.
b) The standby Altimeter and Airspeed indicator are
functional.
c) The crew is using alternate means to determine
the aircraft’s vertical speed and maintains rate of
climb below RFM limits.
d) An approved alternate onboard OAT source is
installed and operative.
e) The operating airspeed is 60 kts or less.
34. OAT Probe C 1 0 (O) (M) May be inoperative provided an approved

(407GX only) alternate onboard OAT source is installed and
operative


Date: 11 May, 2015 34-8
35. Magnometer D - 0 (O) May be inoperative provided:
(407GX only) a) Flight is conducted in Day VFR condition
(excluding VFR OTT)
b) The standby compass indicator is functional.


Date: 11 May, 2015 35-1
ATA 35 OXYGEN (3) Number Installed
1. Oxygen Systems
(If installed)
(1) Flight Deck C - - One or more may be inoperative provided maximum
altitude is limited to 10,000 ft pressure altitude.
(2) Cabin Compartment C - - Any in excess of that required may be inoperative.
C - - One or more may be inoperative provided maximum

altitude is limited to 10,000 ft pressure altitude.


Date: 11 May, 2015 52-1
ATA 52 DOORS (3) Number Installed
1. Litter Door Caution System C - 0 May be inoperative provided it is determined by visual
(If installed) check that doors are closed and latched.
2. Baggage Door Caution Light C - 0 May be inoperative provided all baggage is secured,
(If installed) and a visual check verifies that the door is closed, and
latched, prior to flight.


Date: 11 May, 2015 65-1
ATA 65 ROTORS (3) Number Installed
1. Rotor Brake System C - 0 (M) May be inoperative provided an inspection is
(If installed) performed to determine the rotor is free.
2. Primary source of NR indication D - 0 May be inoperative provided alternate source of NR

(407GX only) indication is functional.
3 Secondary source of NR indication D - 0 May be inoperative provided primary source of NR

(407GX only) indication is functional


Date: 11 May, 2015 71-1
ATA 71 POWER PLANT (3) Number Installed
1. Engine Air Particle Separator/Particle
Purge System
(1) 206L-1 C 1 0 May be inoperative provided operations are conducted

in accordance with the RFM.
(2) 206L-3, L-4, and 407 models C - 0 May be inoperative provided operations are conducted
only in accordance with the RFM.
(if installed)
2. Water Alcohol Injection System D - 0 May be inoperative provided aircraft is operated in

(Models 206A & 206L only) accordance with RFM limitations and procedures.
(if installed)
3. Engine Fire Detection System C - 0 As required by Operating Requirements

(if installed)


Date: 11 May, 2015 77-1
ATA 77 ENGINE INDICATING (3) Number Installed
1. Not used
2. Not used
3. TOT Light System C - 0
4. Not used
5. Not used
6. Primary source of Torque indication D 1 0 May be inoperative provided secondary source of

(407GX only) Torque indication is functional
7. Secondary source of Torque D 1 0 May be inoperative provided primary source of Torque

indication indication is functional.
(407GX only)
8. Primary source of NG indication D 1 0 May be inoperative provided secondary source of NG

9. Secondary source of NG indication D 1 0 May be inoperative provided primary source of NG

10. Primary source of MGT indication D 1 0 May be inoperative provided secondary source of MGT
11. Secondary source of MGT indication D 1 0 May be inoperative provided primary source of MGT

Bell Helicopter 206, 407 Series Revision no. - Page:

Date: 11 May, 2015 77-2
SYSTEMS
12. Primary source of NP indication D 1 0 May be inoperative provided secondary source of NP
13. Secondary source of NP indication D 1 0 May be inoperative provided primary source of NP



Date: 11 May, 2015 79-1
ATA 79 ENGINE OIL (3) Number Installed
1. Engine Scavenge Filter By-Pass D - 0 May be inoperative provided by-pass indicator did not
Indicator extend in conjunction with engine chip light.
(If installed)
2. Not used
3. Not used
4. Not used
5. Not used
6. Not used
7. Benz Airborne System Monitoring C - 0

System (Auto-Fault)
(If installed)

APENDIX A
Guidelines for (O) & (M) Procedures

Guidelines for (O) Procedures

The MMEL has identified the need for certain procedures to provide an adequate level of safety while
providing relief for some items. Examples of appropriate procedures are identified below as a guideline
for the operator to establish his own MEL procedures.
In addition to the instructions provided herein, the operator is responsible to assure all appropriate
inspections and checklists have been accomplished prior to the next flight.
ATA 21 – Air Conditioning – Item 2(2) – Defogging System (O)

The pilot is responsible to ensure the cabin ventilating system and defog blower are operative.
ATA 21 – Air Conditioning – Item 2(3) – Defog Blower (O)

The pilot is responsible to ensure the cabin heating and cockpit vent are operative.
ATA 23 – Communications – Item 1 – Radio Communications Systems (O)

The pilot is responsible for reviewing prior to flight the communications requirements of the proposed
route and heliports to be used during the flight and ensuring that safe communications can be maintained
throughout the entire planned flight.
ATA 23 – Communications – Item 3 – Cabin ICS System (O)

Passenger briefing can be provided orally by the pilot or by using the cabin ICS system. It is the pilot’s
responsibility to ensure appropriate alternate normal and emergency procedures for communications with
the cabin are established. It is the pilot’s responsibility to ensure all the passengers can hear the briefing
and understand their responsibility during emergencies.
ATA 25 – Equipment/Furnishings – Item 25 – Weight on Gear System (O)

The pilot is responsible to ensure an alternate method to record air time is used and that the transponder
is controlled manually.
ATA 27 – Equipment/Furnishings – Item 2 – TRACS (O)

The pilot is responsible to operate the helicopter in accordance with the basic Flight Manual (BHT-206L4-
FM) or appropriate optional equipment Flight Manual Supplement. The limits and performance data
specified in supplement BHT-206L4-FMS-19 is no longer applicable, except for the airspeed limitations
which remain as per the installed airspeed limitations placard. The ALT/GW LIMTATIONS graphical
portion of the AIRSPEED LIMITATION placard is no longer applicable.
ATA 28 – Fuel – Item 4 – Solenoid Drain Valve System (O)

The pilot is responsible to ensure manual drain valve is verified closed prior to flight.
ATA 28 – Fuel – Item 6 – Left and Right XFR Pump Caution Light (O)
Pilot to verify that pumps are transferring fuel to the aft tank by regularly monitoring the forward fuel tank
quantity gauge. Refer to RFM for usable fuel quantity.
ATA 28 – Fuel – Item 7 – Left and Right Fuel Boost Caution Lights (O)
Pilot to verify that affected fuel pump status by regularly monitoring associated fuel pressure indicator.

ATA 30 – Ice and Rain Protection – Item 6 – Static port Heaters (O)
Prior to flight the pilot is responsible to ensure the operation of the remaining static port heater.
ATA 31 – Indication / Recording Systems – Item 2 – Hour Meter (O)

The pilot is responsible for ensuring that an alternate means for recording time in service is available.
ATA 31 – Indication / Recording Systems – Item 11 – GIA 1(O)

The pilot is responsible to:
a) Plan flight according to day visual flight rules in visual meteorological conditions.
b) Refer to RFM Section 3, Table 3-4 and review the systems affected by the failure of the GIA 1
(column 1) and confirm that those systems are not used as mitigation for other MMEL items.
c) Verify that the GMA 350H is functional.
ATA 31 – Indication / Recording Systems – Item 12 – GIA 2(O)

b) Refer to RFM Section 3, Table 3-4 and review the systems affected by the failure of the GIA 2
(column 2) and confirm that those systems are not used as mitigation for other MMEL items.
c) Comply with 60 kts VNE for the duration of the flight(s).
ATA 31 – Indication / Recording Systems – Item 13 – Multi Function Display (O)

b) Verify that the PFD reversionary mode is functional.
c) Battery switch – ON, wait until the Garmin system power up is completed. Verify PFD is in
reversionary mode, if not, press REV Mode switch once, confirm PFD in reversionary mode.
ATA 31 – Indication / Recording Systems – Item 14 – Primary Function Display (O)

b) Verify that the PFD reversionary mode is functional.
c) Battery switch – ON, wait until the Garmin system power up is completed. Verify MFD is in
reversionary mode, if not, press REV Mode switch once, confirm MFD in reversionary mode.
ATA 31 – Indication / Recording Systems – Item 16 – Maintenance and Flight Data recording on SD card (O)
The pilot is responsible to record the data manually if the operator uses data from the Maintenance and
Flight Data recording SD card for trend monitoring.
ATA 34 – Navigation – Item 5 – SSR Transponder (O)

The pilot is responsible for ensuring the appropriate air traffic control unit is contacted prior to flight.
ATA 34 – Navigation – Item 6 – Navigation Equipment (O)

The pilot is responsible for ensuring that the functioning navigation systems comply with Operational
Requirements and establishing alternate procedures as required.

ATA 34 – Navigation – Item 20 – Terminal Procedure Database (O)

The pilot is responsible to verify that a hard copy of aeronautical charts and information required for the
planned flight is available during the flight.
ATA 34 – Navigation – Item 21 – Aviation Database(O)

planned flight is available in the cockpit during the flight.
ATA 34 – Navigation – Item 22 – Obstacle Database (O)

ATA 34 – Navigation – Item 23 – Airport Information Database (O)

ATA 34 – Navigation – Item 25 – Navigation Database (O)

ATA 34 – Navigation – Item 28 – Primary Flight Display Switches (O)

The pilot is responsible to verify that if a switch on the PFD is unserviceable, that prior take off, the
functions of that switch can be performed by using a switch on the MFD of the PFD in Reversionary
Mode.
ATA 34 – Navigation – Item 29– Primary Flight Display Knobs (O)

The pilot is responsible to verify that if a knob on the PFD is unserviceable, that prior take off, the
functions of that knob can be performed by using a switch or a knob on the MFD of the PFD in
Reversionary Mode.
ATA 34 – Navigation – Item 30 – Multi Function Display Switches (O)

The pilot is responsible to verify that if a switch on the MFD is unserviceable, that prior take off, the
functions of that switch can be performed by using a switch or a knob on the PFD of the MFD in
Reversionary Mode.
ATA 34 – Navigation – Item 31 –Multi Function Display Knobs (O)

The pilot is responsible to verify that if a knob on the MFD is unserviceable, that prior take off, the
functions of that knob can be performed by using a switch or a knob on the PFD of the MFD in
Reversionary Mode.
ATA 34 – Navigation – Item 32 – AHRS (O)

b) Confirm that the standby compass is functional and its calibration is not expired.

ATA 34 – Navigation – Item 33 – Air Data Computer (O)

b) Confirm that an approved OAT indicator is installed and functional.
c) Verify that the standby altimeter and airspeed indicators are functional.
d) Respect the 60 Kts VNE limitations.
e) Respect the vertical speed limitation in the RFM.
f) Utilize an alternate method to determine vertical speed (time versus altitude delta).
ATA 34 – Navigation – Item 34 – OAT Probe (407GX) (O)

The pilot is responsible to confirm that an approved OAT indicator is installed and functional.
ATA 34 – Navigation – Item 35 – Magnometer (407GX) (O)

b) Confirm that the standby compass is functional and its calibration is not expired.

Guidelines for (M) Procedures

The MMEL has identified the need for certain procedures to provide an adequate level of safety while
providing relief for some items. Examples of appropriate procedures are identified below as a guideline
for the operator to establish his own MEL procedures.
In addition to the instructions provided herein, the operator is responsible to assure all appropriate
inspections and checklists have been accomplished prior to the next flight. The below annexed
procedures are not included in the Maintenance Manual because they are driven by the MMEL process.
Refer to Maintenance Manual for standard procedures.
ATA 21 – Air Conditioning – Item 1 – Cabin Heating System (M)

Deactivate the system by pulling the appropriate circuit breaker(s) in accordance with the Flight Manual.
Secure the system by locking all the deactivated circuit breakers and tag accordingly.
ATA 21 – Air Conditioning – Item 2 – Defogging System (M)

ATA 21 – Air Conditioning – Item 3 – Air Conditioning (Freon) (M)

ATA 21 – Air Conditioning – Item 4 – Bleed Air ECU System (M)

ATA 22 – Autopilot – Item 1 – Autopilot (M)

ATA 23 – Communications – Item 8 – Audio Panel (GMA 350H)(M)

Confirm GIA 1 associated equipment is functional per Table 3-5 of the flight manual.
ATA 24 – Electrical Power – Item 2 – Auxiliary Battery (M)

Refer to manufacturer’s maintenance procedures for procedure to inspect, disconnect auxiliary battery
and secure cables.
ATA 24 – Electrical Power – Item 3 – Standby Generator/ Alternator (M)

Refer to manufacturer’s maintenance procedures for procedure to inspect, deactivate or remove
generator/alternator, secure cables and ensure drive system is not restricted.

ATA 25 – Equipment/Furnishings – Item 9(2) – Survival ELT(S) (M)

Secure the system by locking all the deactivated circuit breakers and tag accordingly. Refer to
manufacturer’s instructions for equipment removal instructions.
ATA 25 – Equipment/Furnishings – Item 16 – Flight Crew Seats (M)

Refer to manufacturer’s maintenance procedures for procedure to inspect and secure flight crew seats.
ATA 25 – Equipment/Furnishings – Item 17 – Passenger Seats (M)

Secure passenger seat in the upright position and placard “DO NOT OCCUPY”. Make sure the placard is
clearly visible and firmly secured.
ATA 25 – Equipment/Furnishings – Item 19 – Survival Equipment (M)

The inoperative equipment must be placarded inoperative, or removed from installed location and placed
out of sight so it cannot be mistaken for functional unit. Prior to take-off the pilot must inform the
passengers that the equipment is not operative.
ATA 25 – Equipment/Furnishings – Item 21 – Lifejackets (M)

The inoperative lifejacket(s) must be placarded inoperative, removed from installed location and placed
out of sight so it cannot be mistaken for functional unit. Prior to take-off the pilot must inform the
ATA 25 – Equipment/Furnishings – Item 22 – ELT Remote switch (M)

Perform operational check of the ELT in accordance with the manufacturers’ manual. Placard the remote
switch “REMOTE SWITCH INOP”.
ATA 25 – Equipment/Furnishings – Item 23 – EVS (M)

Deactivate EVS system as follows:
a) Pull and secure the EVS circuit breaker
b) Add “EVS INOP” placard on the instrument panel
ATA 25 – Equipment/Furnishings – Item 24 – Tail Rotor Camera (M)

Deactivate Tail Rotor Camera as follows:
a) Pull and secure the T/R CAM Circuit Breaker
b) Add “T/R CAM INOP” placard on the instrument panel
ATA 26 – Fire Protection – Item 2 – Hand Fire Extinguishers (M)

The inoperative fire extinguisher(s) must be placarded inoperative, removed from installed location and
placed out of sight so it cannot be mistaken for functional unit. Prior to take-off the pilot must inform the
ATA 27 – Equipment/Furnishings – Item 1 – Pedal Stop System (M)

Deactivate PEDAL STOP system and verify travel and freedom of pedals as follows:
a) Pull and secure in the disengaged (up) position the PEDAL STOP emergency cable to disengage
permanently the restriction to pedal travel.
b) From the pilot seat, confirm full travel of pedal is available and confirm they operate smoothly and
freely without restriction
c) Pull and secure the PEDAL STOP Circuit Breaker.

d) Add “PEDAL STOP INOP, VNE 60KIAS” placard on the instrument panel to indicate the PEDAL
STOP system is not functional and indicated airspeed is limited to 60 knots.
ATA 27 – Equipment/Furnishings – Item 2 – TRACS (M)

a) The 206-301-052-103 variable pitch actuator shall be positioned to its fully retracted position:
i. For helicopters located below 3000 ft HD; energize the TRACS and confirm the actuator
position displays the 3000 feet position. After confirmation from the control panel display that
the variable pitch actuator is set at its minimum position (3000ft), pull and secure T/R AUTH
circuit breaker open.
ii. For helicopters located above 3000 ft HD; energize the TRACS while holding the MODE
button, which activates the rigging mode. Upon completion of the power up test, the variable
pitch actuator will be driven to its fully extended position (max). Pressing the MODE switch
again causes the TRACS to drive the variable pitch actuator to the fully retracted position with
the display alternating between RIG MIN and an arrow “‹” showing approximate actuator
position. A full cycle takes approximately 150 seconds. After confirmation from the control
panel display that the variable pitch actuator is set at its minimum position (3000ft), pull and
secure T/R AUTH circuit breaker open.
iii. For helicopters having an inoperative system, operator shall confirm that the variable pitch
actuator is at its minimum position by a physical measurement of the variable pitch actuator.
The variable pitch actuator, located above the baggage compartment area shall be 4.05
±0.05 inches from center to center of its attachment points. After verification of the dimension
of the variable pitch actuator, pull and secure T/R AUTH circuit breaker open.
b) T/R AUTH circuit breaker shall remain open and be identified “SYSTEM INOP”.
c) A placard indicating “SYS INOP, BHT-206L4-FM-1 LIMITATIONS SHALL BE USED” shall be
affixed nearby the TRACS console controls.
d) Cover the ALT/GW LIMTATIONS graphical portion of the AIRSPEED LIMITATION placard with
an opaque material.
ATA 34 – Navigation – Item 33 – Air Data Computer (M)

Verify alternate or second OAT source as follows:
a) Confirm that an alternate OAT indication is installed and approved.
b) Confirm that the indication is valid before take-off.
c) Placard, VNE 60 KIAS.
d) Confirm that the standby airspeed and altimeter indicator are functional.
ATA 34 – Navigation – Item 34 – OAT Probe (407GX) (M)

Verify alternate or second OAT source as follows:
a) Confirm that an alternate OAT indication is installed and approved.
b) Confirm that the indication is valid before take-off.
ATA 65 – Rotors – Item 1 – Rotor Brake System (M)

Disable rotor brake by securing the handle in the locked-off position. Verify by inspection the rotors pads
are disengaged from the rotor disk and the rotor system is free to rotate. Placard the Rotor Brake as
“INOPERATIVE”.

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BHT-206/407-EASA-MMEL

EUROPEAN AVIATION SAFETY AGENCY

MASTER MINIMUM EQUIPMENT LIST (MMEL)

206, 407 SERIES HELICOPTER

Export Classification C, ECCN EAR99 11 May, 2015

EUROPEAN AVIATION SAFETY AGENCY

206, 407 SERIES HELICOPTER

Revision No. Content Date

Original EASA MMEL 17 November, 2009

1 EASA MMEL 14 March, 2011

Original BHT-206/407-EASA-MMEL replaces EASA MMEL 11 May, 2015

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EUROPEAN AVIATION SAFETY AGENCY

Purpose and limitations

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When an item is discovered to be inoperative, it is reported by making an entry in the continuing

Multiple inoperative items

Rectification interval extension

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DEFINITIONS AND EXPLANATORY NOTES

1) Cargo handling equipment (unloaded, empty or with ballast);

3) Inflight service material (return catering — only closed catering trolleys/boxes, no

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18. ‘Item’ means component, instrument, equipment, system or function.

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29. ‘Rectification intervals’ Inoperative items or components, deferred in accordance with

No standard interval is specified. However, items in this category shall be rectified in

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(2) Shroud C - 0 (M) May be inoperative provided:

(3) Bleed Air C - 0 (M) May be inoperative provided:

(2) Cockpit Vent C - 0 (O) May be inoperative provided:

(3) Defog Blower C - 0 (M) (O) May be inoperative provided:

3. Air Conditioner (Freon) D - 0 (M) May be inoperative provided system is deactivated.

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2. Stability Augmentation System C - 0 May be inoperative provided operations do not require

3. Force Trim System D - 0 May be inoperative provided operations do not require

4. Flight Director C - 0 May be inoperative provided:

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ITEM (5) Remarks or Exceptions

D - - May be inoperative provided operations do not require

3. Cabin ICS System D - 0 Any in excess of those required may be inoperative

C - 0 (O) Any in excess of those required may be inoperative

5. Satellite Tracking System(s) D - 0

7. External Loud Hailer D - 0

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