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ADIRS-1不作動

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

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ATAチャプター参照

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

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ETOPS最低装備品リスト

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無線機1不作動

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

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まもなく点検時期

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

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アンチスキッドシステム不作動

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

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インターフォン不作動

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

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エンジニアリングオーダー適用済み

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

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カテゴリー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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カテゴリー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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カテゴリー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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カテゴリー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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キャビンプレッシャーコントローラー1不作動

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

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キャビンログ欠陥

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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クルーシート不作動

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

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コンパス偏差

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

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サービスブリテン保留中

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

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サービス困難レポート

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

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スタティックウィック欠品

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

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スタンバイADIRU

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

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スポイラー非作動

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

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スラストリバーサー不作動

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

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タスクカード完了

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

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テクニカルディスパッチシート

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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ディスパッチ逸脱

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

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トラブルシューティング必要

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

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トランスポンダ故障

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

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ピトーカバー装着中

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

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フェリーフライト許可

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

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フリートキャンペーン指令

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

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ブリードオフ離陸

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

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ブレーキ摩耗

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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メンテナンスコントロールセンター

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

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メンテナンスチェックフライト

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

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ライフベスト欠品

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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ログブック記録

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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乗員不具合レポート

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

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代替手順必要

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

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作業カード参照番号

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

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保護呼吸装置欠品

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

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修理間隔

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

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再実施項目

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

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出発不可項目

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

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出発制限

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

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定期部品交換

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

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定期部品交換

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

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延期

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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延期不具合報告

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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延期処置スイッチ

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

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性能ペナルティ

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

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整備士合格証明(サービス再開)

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

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整備手順

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

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是正措置

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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是正間隔延長

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

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暫定手順改訂

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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最低装備品リスト

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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最小装備

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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構成逸脱

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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構成逸脱リスト

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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構成逸脱リスト項目

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

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構成逸脱リスト項目

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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機能テスト必要

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

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油圧量低下

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

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消耗品補充済み

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

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状態監視

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

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空調パック不作動

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

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管理番号

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

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耐空性指令記録済み

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

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脱出スライド不作動

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

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表示板

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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補助動力装置でのディスパッチ

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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補助発電機不作動

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

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連続便

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

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運用手順

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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運航影響ノート

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

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運航者最低装備品リスト

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

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部品供給待ち

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

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重量ペナルティ

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

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防氷バルブ故障

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

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非周期点検

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

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非定型作業記録

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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非必須機器および備品

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

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非必須機器および備品

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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飛行中エンジン始動

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

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