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ATA章节编号

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

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A类

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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B类

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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C类

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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D类

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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ETOPS最低设备清单

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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临时程序修订

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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任务卡已完成

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

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保护呼吸设备缺失

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

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修理间隔期

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

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关气源起飞

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

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内部通话系统失效

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

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刹车磨损

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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即将到期的检查

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

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反推装置失效

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

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合格放行证

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

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备用惯性空数基准单元

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

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客舱压力控制器1失效

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

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客舱日志故障

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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工单参考号

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

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工程指令已执行

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

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应答机故障

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

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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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延期缺陷报告

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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延迟措施控制

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

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性能惩罚

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

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惯性空数基准系统1失效

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

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扰流板失效

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

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技术放行单

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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控制编号

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

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撤离滑梯失效

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

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操作程序

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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放行偏差

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

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放行限制

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

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救生衣缺失

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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整改时限延长

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

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日志条目

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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最低设备

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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最低设备清单

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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服务通告待执行

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

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机组座椅失效

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

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机组缺陷报告

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

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机队行动指令

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

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构型偏差

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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构型偏差清单项目

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

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构型偏差清单项目

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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标牌

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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消耗品已补充

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

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液压油量低

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

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状态监测

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

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甚高频无线电1失效

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

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皮托管盖未拆除

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

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禁止起飞项目

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

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空调组件失效

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

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等待供应的部件

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

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纠正措施

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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维修控制中心

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

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维修试飞

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

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维护程序

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

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罗盘偏差

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

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计划组件更换

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

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计划组件更换

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

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调机飞行许可

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

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辅助动力装置放行

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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辅助发电机失效

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

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运营人最低设备清单

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

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运行困难报告

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

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运行影响说明

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

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连续航班

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

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适航指令已记录

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

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配置偏差清单

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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重复项目

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

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重量惩罚

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

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防冰阀故障

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

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防滑系统失效

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

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需进一步故障排查

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

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需进行功能测试

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

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需采用备用程序

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

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静电导流带缺失

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

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非例行工作记录

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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非关键设备和家具

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

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非周期检查

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

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非必要设备和家具

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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飞行中发动机启动

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

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