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ADIRS-1 tidak berfungsi

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

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ADIRU siaga

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

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Batasan dispatch

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

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Buletin layanan tertunda

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

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Cacat Log Kabin

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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Catatan dampak operasional

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

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Consumable telah diisi ulang

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

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daftar penyimpangan konfigurasi

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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Daftar Peralatan Minimum

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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Daftar Peralatan Minimum ETOPS

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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Daftar Peralatan Minimum Operator

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

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Deviasi kompas

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

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Diperlukan tes fungsional

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

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Direktif kampanye armada

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

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Direktif kelaikan udara dicatat

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

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Dispatch Dengan Unit Daya Tambahan

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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entri buku catatan

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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Entri Pekerjaan Non-Rutin

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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Generator tambahan tidak berfungsi

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

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Interfon tidak berfungsi

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

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interval perbaikan

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

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item berulang

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

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Item Daftar Penyimpangan Konfigurasi

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

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Item Daftar Penyimpangan Konfigurasi

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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item tidak boleh terbang

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

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Izin penerbangan ferry

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

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Kartu tugas selesai

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

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kategori 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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kategori 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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kategori 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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kategori 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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Keausan Rem

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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Kegagalan katup anti-ice

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

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Kegagalan Transponder

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

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Kontrol tindakan tertunda

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

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Kuantitas Hidrolik Rendah

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

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Kursi kru tidak berfungsi

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

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Laporan cacat awak pesawat

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

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laporan cacat yang ditunda

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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Laporan kesulitan layanan

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

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Lembar Pengiriman Teknis

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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nomor kontrol

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

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Paket AC Tidak Berfungsi

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

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Pelampung keselamatan hilang

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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Pemantauan kondisi

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

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Pemeriksaan akan jatuh tempo

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

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Pemeriksaan di luar siklus

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

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Penalti Berat

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

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Penalti Kinerja

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

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penerbangan berturut-turut

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

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Penerbangan cek perawatan

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

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Pengendali tekanan kabin 1 tidak berfungsi

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

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Penggantian komponen terjadwal

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

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Penggantian komponen terjadwal

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

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penundaan

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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Penutup pitot terpasang

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

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penyimpangan dispatch

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

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Penyimpangan Konfigurasi

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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Peralatan dan Perabot Tidak Esensial

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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peralatan dan perabot tidak penting

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

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peralatan minimum

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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Peralatan pernapasan pelindung hilang

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

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Perintah rekayasa telah diterapkan

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

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Perlu troubleshooting

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

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Perpanjangan interval perbaikan

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

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plakat

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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Prosedur alternatif diperlukan

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

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prosedur operasional

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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prosedur pemeliharaan

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

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Pusat kontrol perawatan

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

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Radio VHF 1 Tidak Berfungsi

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

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Referensi bab ATA

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

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Referensi kartu kerja

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

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Revisi Prosedur Sementara

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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Rilis bersertifikat untuk layanan

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

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Seluncuran evakuasi tidak berfungsi

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

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Sistem Antiselip Tidak Berfungsi

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

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Spoiler Nonaktif

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

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Start Mesin di Udara

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

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Static wick hilang

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

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Suku cadang menunggu pasokan

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

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Take-off Bleed-Off

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

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Thrust Reverser Tidak Berfungsi

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

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tindakan korektif

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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