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ADIRS-1 निष्क्रिय

Primary ADIRS channel 1 failed; aircraft relying on remaining or standby navigation sources in accordance with MEL.

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ATA अध्याय संदर्भ

Standardized reference number identifying aircraft system/component according to the ATA 100/2200 maintenance coding system.

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ETOPS न्यूनतम उपकरण सूची

The Minimum Equipment List applicable to extended-range (ETOPS) flights, specifying the minimum required equipment for oceanic and remote area operations.

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VHF रेडियो 1 खराब

Primary VHF radio channel 1 is not functional, requiring use of alternate radio or backup for ATC communications.

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अंतरिम प्रक्रिया संशोधन

A temporary update to operational or maintenance procedures, issued before the next official revision, to address urgent safety, regulatory, or operational requirements. Used in documentation and flight operations until formal revision is published.

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अनियमित जाँच

Maintenance inspection not aligned with normal cycle, scheduled according to special interval or condition.

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अनुसूचित घटक परिवर्तन

Pre-planned replacement of a part or system component at a specified interval or due time according to maintenance schedule.

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अनुसूचित घटक परिवर्तन

Pre-planned replacement of an aircraft component at specific intervals in accordance with the maintenance schedule.

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आपूर्ति हेतु प्रतीक्षित पुर्जे

Maintenance action deferred because required replacement part is not yet available in inventory or supply chain.

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इंजीनियरिंग आदेश लागू

Formal modification or repair directive implemented and documented by engineering, referenced in aircraft technical records.

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इंटरफ़ोन काम नहीं कर रहा

Internal crew communication system not functioning, affecting cockpit-cabin coordination and triggering MEL action.

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उड़ान के दौरान इंजन स्टार्ट

The procedure of starting an engine during flight, often due to engine flameout or following maintenance.

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उपभोग्य वस्तु पुनः भरी गई

A maintenance log entry confirming replenishment of expendable items such as oil, hydraulic fluid, or oxygen.

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एंटी-आइस वाल्व विफलता

Malfunction of wing or engine anti-ice valve preventing hot-air flow, compromising ice protection and requiring flight profile adjustment.

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एंटीस्लिप सिस्टम खराब

A condition where the antiskid braking system is not operational, requiring alternate braking procedures and possible performance penalties.

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एयर-कंडीशनिंग पैक खराब

Indicates a failure of an air-conditioning pack, possibly affecting cabin pressurization and requiring MEL compliance before dispatch.

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एयरवर्दिनेस डायरेक्टिव दर्ज

Mandatory compliance record entered in technical log documenting completion of authority-issued safety directive.

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ऑक्सिलरी पावर यूनिट के साथ डिस्पैच

Authorization for a flight to dispatch with the Auxiliary Power Unit (APU) operating or required, usually due to ground power limitations or MEL stipulations.

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ऑपरेटर न्यूनतम उपकरण सूची

The MEL approved by the state of the operator, tailored to specific airline operations, listing minimum equipment required for dispatch.

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ऑपरेशनल इम्पैक्ट नोट

Written record in technical log noting operational effects or limitations resulting from an aircraft defect, MEL, or deferred item.

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ऑपरेशनल प्रक्रिया

A mandatory action or set of actions required by flight crew to safely operate an aircraft system, especially with an MEL/CDL item.

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कंपास विचलन

Error between magnetic compass indication and actual magnetic heading exceeding permissible limits; requires calibration swing.

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कार्य कार्ड पूर्ण

Documented evidence that all steps of an assigned maintenance task card have been performed and signed off.

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केबिन लॉग दोष

A discrepancy, malfunction, or abnormality reported by crew and recorded in the aircraft cabin log for maintenance attention, typically affecting passenger or crew services and requiring rectification before or after flight.

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कैबिन दबाव नियंत्रक 1 निष्क्रिय

Primary automatic pressurization channel failed; crew managing cabin differential in manual mode per QRH procedures.

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कॉन्फ़िगरेशन डिविएशन सूची आइटम

An entry in the Configuration Deviation List authorizing dispatch with specific external or configuration deviations, within specified limitations.

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कॉन्फ़िगरेशन डिविएशन सूची आइटम

An authorized deviation from aircraft configuration detailed in the Configuration Deviation List, permitting dispatch with specific missing or inoperative external parts.

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कॉन्फ़िगरेशन विचलन

A formally approved variation from the aircraft’s standard configuration as specified in the Configuration Deviation List (CDL), which may permit flight with certain external parts missing or inoperative.

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कॉन्फ़िगरेशन विचलन सूची

An official document specifying permissible aircraft configuration deviations that do not affect safe flight, used for dispatch with non-standard configurations.

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क्रू सीट निष्क्रिय

Flight-deck seat fails to lock, adjust, or retract, potentially compromising crew safety and requiring MEL evaluation.

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ग़ैर-आवश्यक उपकरण और साज-सज्जा

Equipment and furnishings that are not required for safe operation or regulatory compliance and may be inoperative without affecting dispatch eligibility.

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ग़ैर-नियमित कार्य प्रविष्टि

A maintenance log entry documenting unscheduled or unexpected technical issues or discrepancies detected during aircraft operations, requiring attention beyond regular or planned maintenance.

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गैर-आवश्यक उपकरण और साज-सज्जा

Equipment or furnishings that are not essential for the airworthiness or safety of the flight and may be deferred.

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जाँच शीघ्र ही देय

Notification that a scheduled inspection interval will be reached within a short time frame, requiring planning.

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जीवनरक्षक जैकेट अनुपस्थित

Required passenger flotation device absent from its assigned seat location, rendering that position unserviceable until replaced in accordance with the MEL.

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ट्रांसपोंडर खराबी

The aircraft’s transponder is not transmitting, impacting radar identification and requiring ATC notification and alternate procedures.

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डिस्पैच विचलन

An authorized variation from standard aircraft configuration or equipment status, documented for legal dispatch of a flight.

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डिस्पैच सीमा

Restrictive condition under which an aircraft may be dispatched due to system defect or MEL, affecting allowable operation.

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तकनीकी प्रेषण शीट

A formal document or electronic record certifying an aircraft’s airworthiness and readiness for flight after maintenance actions or inspections, required to be completed and signed by authorized personnel before each departure.

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थ्रस्ट रिवर्सर खराब

The thrust reverser mechanism cannot be deployed, requiring alternative braking methods and possibly affecting landing performance.

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दोहराया गया आइटम

A recurring defect or observation required to be checked, recorded, or repeated at intervals specified in the MEL or logbook.

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निकासी स्लाइड काम नहीं कर रही

Inflatable escape slide at an aircraft door unserviceable, precluding passenger carriage until rectified or deferred per MEL.

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नियंत्रण संख्या

A unique identifier assigned to a deferred defect, MEL/CDL item, or maintenance entry for tracking and compliance.

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नो-गो आइटम

An inoperative or missing item which, according to MEL or regulatory requirements, prevents the aircraft from being legally dispatched.

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न्यूनतम उपकरण

The essential items that must be serviceable for an aircraft to be dispatched under the MEL; if not available, flight is not permitted.

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न्यूनतम उपकरण सूची

An approved document listing the minimum equipment required for safe operation of an aircraft, permitting specified inoperative items under controlled conditions.

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पिटोट कवर लगा है

Protective pitot-tube cover still fitted, blocking dynamic-pressure input and rendering airspeed indications unreliable.

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प्रदर्शन दंड

A reduction in aircraft performance, such as climb, takeoff, or landing, resulting from inoperative systems or configuration deviations.

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प्रमाणित सेवा विमोचन

Formal written declaration by licensed engineer that aircraft or component is airworthy and fit for return to operation.

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फंक्शनल टेस्ट आवश्यक

Indicates requirement for an operational or systems test to confirm correct function of a repaired or replaced item.

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फेरी उड़ान अनुमति

Authority granted to reposition an aircraft without revenue passengers, often under MEL limitations, to maintenance or delivery point.

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फ्लाइट क्रू दोष रिपोर्ट

Written logbook entry by flight crew describing observed technical defect or malfunction requiring maintenance action.

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फ्लीट अभियान निर्देश

Mandatory maintenance or modification order issued by the operator or manufacturer, applicable to an entire fleet.

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ब्रेक घिसावट

The condition in which the aircraft’s brake components have undergone material loss due to repeated use, requiring monitoring and possible replacement if limits are exceeded.

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ब्लीड-ऑफ टेकऑफ़

A take-off performed with engine bleed air turned off to optimize thrust, typically when performance-limited.

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मरम्मत अंतराल

The maximum period permitted by the MEL for rectifying an inoperative item before mandatory maintenance is required.

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मेंटेनेंस प्रक्रिया

A required action by maintenance personnel to address an MEL/CDL item, often prerequisite for dispatch or rectification.

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रक्षात्मक श्वसन उपकरण अनुपस्थित

Required PBE smoke-hood absent from crew station or galley, violating safety regulations until replaced.

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रखरखाव जांच उड़ान

Post-maintenance air test conducted to verify aircraft performance and systems before return to commercial service.

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रखरखाव नियंत्रण केंद्र

Centralized department overseeing aircraft technical status, defect clearance, and authorizing maintenance actions and MEL deferrals.

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लगातार उड़ानें

A sequence of successive flights where certain MEL/CDL items may remain deferred or require repeated checks as specified.

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लॉगबुक प्रविष्टि

A formal record in the aircraft technical log documenting the status, action, or deferral of an MEL/CDL item for legal and maintenance tracking.

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वजन दंड

An increase in operational weight or a reduction in allowable weight imposed due to specific inoperative equipment or configuration deviations.

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वर्क कार्ड संदर्भ

Unique identifier of a maintenance work card specifying approved procedures for inspection, repair, or modification.

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वैकल्पिक प्रक्रिया आवश्यक

Standard operating sequence unavailable; crew must follow officially published alternate or contingency checklist.

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श्रेणी A

A Minimum Equipment List category requiring rectification of an inoperative item within a time period specified in the MEL, usually before next flight.

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श्रेणी B

A Minimum Equipment List category requiring rectification of an inoperative item within three consecutive calendar days, excluding the day of discovery.

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श्रेणी C

A Minimum Equipment List category requiring rectification of an inoperative item within ten consecutive calendar days, excluding the day of discovery.

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श्रेणी D

A Minimum Equipment List category requiring rectification of an inoperative item within 120 consecutive calendar days, excluding the day of discovery.

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संशोधन कार्यवाही

The specific maintenance or operational step taken to resolve a defect, discrepancy, or deferred item as documented in the logbook or MEL.

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समस्या निवारण आवश्यक

Further diagnostic action needed to isolate cause of technical fault or failure not resolved by initial inspection.

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सर्विस बुलेटिन लंबित

Manufacturer’s recommended modification or inspection not yet incorporated; outstanding action listed in maintenance records.

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सहायक जनरेटर निष्क्रिय

Aircraft auxiliary power unit (APU) generator not providing electrical power, requiring external source for ground operations and start.

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सुधार अंतराल विस्तार

Formal approval to extend the allowable period for repair of a deferred defect beyond original MEL interval.

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सूचना पट्टिका

An official sign or label installed in the cockpit or cabin to indicate equipment limitations, status, or required procedures per MEL or CDL.

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सेवा कठिनाई रिपोर्ट

Official report filed to aviation authority documenting significant aircraft/system in-service malfunction, defect, or repeated failure.

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स्टैंडबाय ADIRU

Independent backup ADIRU providing attitude, heading, and air-data when primary systems are degraded or failed.

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स्टैटिक विक अनुपस्थित

Static electricity discharge wick absent from wing or control surface, potentially increasing radio interference until replaced.

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स्थगन

A formal process allowing a non-essential inoperative item to be left unrepaired for a specified time under MEL/CDL limits.

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स्थगित क्रिया नियंत्रण

Cockpit switch or placard indicating an MEL-approved deferred maintenance item that must not be activated in flight.

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स्थगित दोष रिपोर्ट

A formal record noting a defect which has been deferred under MEL/CDL procedures, including details of rectification plan and interval.

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स्थिति निगरानी

Ongoing process of assessing system or component health through data and trend analysis to guide maintenance decisions.

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स्पॉइलर निष्क्रिय

A system status where one or more spoiler panels are intentionally or automatically rendered inoperative for the flight.

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हाइड्रॉलिक मात्रा कम

Indicates that the fluid level in a hydraulic reservoir is below the specified minimum for safe system operation.

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