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An inoperative or missing item which, according to MEL or regulatory requirements, prevents the aircraft from being legally dispatched.
Quick answer: An inoperative or missing item which, according to MEL or regulatory requirements, prevents the aircraft from being legally dispatched.
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An inoperative or missing item which, according to MEL or regulatory requirements, prevents the aircraft from being legally dispatched.
no-go item matters because it supports clear communication in MEL and CDL MEL and CDL contexts for Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and Cabin Crew. It also connects to aviation training and exam language such as ICAO Level 4, ICAO Level 5, ICAO Level 6, and EASA FCL.055.
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In this glossary, no-go item refers to: An inoperative or missing item which, according to MEL or regulatory requirements, prevents the aircraft from being legally dispatched.
In aviation communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "This is a no-go item; aircraft cannot be dispatched until rectified."
no-go item matters because it supports clear communication in MEL and CDL MEL and CDL contexts for Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and Cabin Crew. It also connects to aviation training and exam language such as ICAO Level 4, ICAO Level 5, ICAO Level 6, and EASA FCL.055.
no-go item is mainly used by Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and Cabin Crew.
In this glossary, no-go item is grouped under MEL and CDL MEL and CDL. Related pages in this category explain adjacent procedures, commands and operational concepts.
This definition is sourced from ICAO Doc 9432, FAA PCG and published by Protermify Aviation as a static aviation reference page.
An inoperative or missing item which, according to MEL or regulatory requirements, prevents the aircraft from being legally dispatched.
This is a no-go item; aircraft cannot be dispatched until rectified.
English reference definition
ICAO Doc 9432, FAA PCG
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