Agency Finds Operators Have Been Exercising MEL Relief For STC Components Not Yet Evaluated Through The FOEB Process
FAA guidance requires that components, systems, or appliances installed on an aircraft under an STC be included in the MMEL before approval for inclusion in an operator’s MEL is allowed. Before inclusion in the MMEL, the Flight Operations Evaluation Board (FOEB) must evaluate an STC for such relief. The STC holder/applicant should request an FOEB evaluation as early as possible during the certification process.