CS MMEL.130 Rectification Interval
ED Decision 2014/004/R
A rectification interval is established for each MMEL item in accordance with the following categories:
(a) Category A: No standard interval is specified; however, items in this category shall be rectified in accordance with the conditions stated in the MMEL.
(1) Where a time period is specified in calendar days or flight days, the interval excludes the day of discovery.
(2) 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.
(b) Category B: Items in this category shall be rectified within 3 calendar days, excluding the day of discovery.
(c) Category C: Items in this category shall be rectified within 10 calendar days, excluding the day of discovery.
(d) Category D: Items in this category shall be rectified within 120 calendar days, excluding the day of discovery. Items in this category meet the following criteria:
(1) the absence of the item does not adversely affect crew workload;
(2) the crew do not rely on the function of that item on a routine or continuous basis; and
(3) the crew’s training, subsequent habit patterns and procedures do not rely on the use of that item.
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