737 MEL

Question 1

Can a 737 be dispatched with an inoperative door?

Answer 1

No

Question 2

Can a 737 be dispatched with an inoperative exit?

Answer 2

No

Question 3

Can a 737 be dispatched with an inoperative slide?

Answer 3

No

Question 4

Can a 737 be dispatched with a completely inoperative dual jumpseat?

Answer 4

A dual jumpseat must have working required component eg safety belt and shoulder harness or headrest. If n.ot seat is inop

Can be dispatched with inop seat if:
1. Seat not occupied
2. Folding seat retract mechanist operates
3. FA occupies pax seat closet to inop seat to perform duties.
4. PIC determine alternative seat per MEL
4. If alternate seat pax seat: placed seat CREW ONLY, seat not occupied by pax

Question 5

Can a 737 be dispatched with a PARTLY OR COMPLETELY inoperative PA?

Answer 5

Yes IF:
1. FD/cabin interphone (two way) & call chimes work normally
2. Megaphone available & functional
3. Use megaphone for communication in emer & safety announcements

Question 6

Can a 737 be dispatched with an inoperative HANDSET?

Answer 6

Yes IF
1. Operative FD/Cabin interphone (two-way) at operative FA seat.
2. Advise cabin crew of location of inop handset and alternate means of communication

Question 7

Can a 737 be dispatched with an inoperative pre-recorded pax announcement or safety video system?

Answer 7

Yes IF:
1. Ensure PA system operates normally
2. Advise cabin crew of alternate procedures eg live safety demo

Question 8

Can a 737 be dispatched with a PARTLY inoperative INTERPHONE SYSTEM?

Answer 8

Yes IF:
Operative FD/Cabin interphone (two-way) at operative FA seat.
Advise cabin crew of situation and alternate means of communication.