MMEL SUPPLEMENT REVISION 3 TO MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-8 MASTER MINIMUM EQUIPMENT LIST Original signed by: R. W. Walker A/Chief, Flight Test Aircraft Certification for Minister of Transport AUG. 28, 1996 REVISION: 3
PAGE: I REVISION: 03 AUG. 28, 1996 List of Effective Pages Title Page List of Effective Pages I Revision 03 Aug. 28, 1996 Log of Revisions II Revision 03 Aug. 28, 1996 Reasons for Changes III Revision 03 Aug. 28, 1996 Introduction IV Revision 03 Aug. 28, 1996 Pages 23-1 Revision 03 Aug. 28, 1996 25-1 Revision 02 Sep. 15, 1993 25-2 Revision 02 Sep. 15, 1993 25-3 Revision 03 Aug. 28, 1996 26-1 Revision 03 Aug. 28, 1996 30-1 Revision 01 Jan. 13, 1992 34-1 Revision 03 Aug. 28, 1996 74-1 Original May 19, 1988
PAGE: II REVISION: 03 AUG. 28, 1996 Log of Revisions Revision No. Date Page Number Initials Original May 19, 1988 All N/A 01 Jan. 13, 1992 L-1, L2, L-3 23-1, 25-1 25-2, 25-3 26-1, 30-1 30-2, 34-1 02 Sep. 15, 1993 i, L-1, L-2 25-1, 25-2 30-2 03 Aug. 28, 1996 I, II, III, IV, 23-1, 25-3, 26-1, 34-1
PAGE: III REVISION: 03 AUG. 28, 1996 Reasons for Changes 23-2 Passenger Address (PA) System. Revised in accordance with TC policy. 25-5 Megaphones. Revised in accordance with TC policy. 25-9 Primary Observer Seat. Item added to reflect TC policy. 26-8 Lavatory Smoke Detection Systems. Category changed from B to C to reflect revised TC policy. 30-20 Page deleted. 34-15 Non Stabilized Magnetic (Standby) Compass. Deleted. Refer to FAA MMEL.
PAGE: IV REVISION: 03 AUG. 28, 1996 INTRODUCTION This Transport Canada MMEL constitutes a mandatory change to the FAA Approved MMEL for the McDonnell Douglas DC-8. This MMEL must be used in conjunction with the FAA Approved MMEL (Revision No. 41 or later applicable revision). The information contained herein supersedes the existing FAA MMEL only for those items listed herein. For items not contained in this supplement, consult the FAA MMEL. Operating and/or maintenance procedures referred to in this supplement are the same as those supporting the FAA MMEL unless otherwise indicated. The FAA MMEL has entries where the Remarks of Exceptions column makes reference to applicable FARs. Unless such an entry is superseded by an item in this supplement, all references should be made to the applicable regulations. This MMEL supplement uses the same format, definitions and symbols as the FAA MMEL. Items which have no MMEL relief (i.e. relief withdrawn) are not categorized. Comments and inquiries should be directed to: Transport Canada Director of Aircraft Certification Place de Ville, Tower C 330 Sparks Street 3rd Floor Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0N8 Attn: Dick Walker, AARDC (613) 952-4313
Revision No. 03 Date: Aug. 28, 1996 23-1 of 1 23 COMMUNICATIONS 2 Passenger Address (PA) System 1) Passenger Configuration B 1 0 (O) May be inoperative provided: a) Flight Deck/Cabin Interphone (two way) system is operative, b) Flight Crew/Flight Attendant Call System is operative, c) Alternate Normal and Emergency operating procedures are established and used, and d) Megaphones are carried and operative. *** 2) Cargo Configuration D 1 0 May be inoperative provided the cockpit crew are the only occupants of the aircraft. 1
Revision No. 02 Date: Sep. 15, 1993 25-1 of 3 25 EQUIPMENT/ FURNISHINGS 4 Cabin Attendants Seats B/D - - (M)(O) One seat or seat assembly may be inoperative provided: a) the affected seat or seat assembly is not occupied; b) flight attendant displaced by the inoperative seat occupies the passenger seat most accessible to his or her assigned exit; c) alternate procedures for displaced flight attendant are established and used; d) a folding type seat is removed, stowed or secured in the retracted position; and, e) the passenger seat assigned to the flight attendant is placarded FOR FLIGHT ATTENDANT USE ONLY 1
Revision No. 02 McONNELL DOUGLAS DC-8 Date: Sep. 15, 1993 25-2 of 3 25 EQUIPMENT/ FURNISHINGS 4 Cabin Attendants Seats (continued) B/D 1. If the automatic stow feature of a folding seat is inoperative, the seat will be considered inoperative. 2. A missing or inoperative lap belt or shoulder harness renders the seat inoperative. 3. The above provisos apply only to required flight attendant seats. 4. Seat positions in excess of those required may be inoperative (category D) provided they are not occupied and are: i) blocked and placarded; or, ii) properly stowed; or, iii) secured in the retracted position; or, iv) removed. Individual operators, when operating with inoperative seats must consider the locations and combinations of seats to ensure that the proximity to exits and distribution requirements of the applicable regulations are met. 2
Revision No. 03 Date: Aug. 28, 1996 25-3 of 3 25 EQUIPMENT/ FURNISHINGS 5 Megaphones D - - May be inoperative provided procedures are not dependent on its use. 9 Primary Observer Seat (Including associated equipment) B - - May be inoperative except when operationally required for a company check pilot or a Transport Canada Inspector operating in an official capacity. 3
Revision No. 03 Date: Aug. 28, 1996 26-1 of 1 26 FIRE PROTECTION 8 Lavatory Smoke Detection Systems C - - (M)(O) For each lavatory, the Lavatory Smoke Detection System may be inoperative provided: a) Lavatory Fire Extinguisher System operates normally, b) Periodic inspections are carried out by a crewmember at intervals of not more than 30 minutes, or C a) Lavatory waste receptacle is empty, b) Lavatory door is locked CLOSED and placarded, INOPERATIVE - DO NOT ENTER, and c) Lavatory is not used for any purpose. NOTES: 1. These provisos are not intended to prohibit lavatory inspections by crewmembers. 2. Not required for all cargo operations provided the flight deck crew are the only occupants of the aircraft. 1
Revision No. 01 Date: Jan. 13, 1992 30-1 of 1 30 ICE AND RAIN PROTECTION 11 Engine Anti-Ice Valve Systems (Series 10 through 60) C 12 4 (M)(O) Eight may be inoperative provided: a) One engine valve is operative on each engine; b) Inoperative valves are secured OPEN; c) Cockpit Placards state which Valves are inoperative; d) Performance decrements are used in accordance with the appropriate AFM; e) Associated Guide Vanes are inspected before each departure for cracks or distortion caused by excessive heat; and, f) Entire flight, including ground operation, is conducted with outside air temperatures of 50 degrees F or less. NOTE: System consists of two engine and one cowl anti-ice valve. 12 12 May not be inoperative closed. 1
Revision No. 03 Date: Aug. 28, 1996 34-1 of 1 34 NAVIGATION 15 Non-stabilized Magnetic (Standby) Compass Deleted from TC. Refer to FAA MMEL. 21 Weather Radar System C 1 0 May be inoperative provided forecast or reported weather conditions do not require its use. 1
Revision No. Original Date: May 19, 1988 74-1 of 1 74 IGNITION 5 Ignition Systems (Models -63F and -73F) C 8 4 One ignition system (A or B) may be inoperative on each engine. 1