Order 8900.1, Volume 4, Chapter 1, Section 5 - Code7700

11/3/11 8900.1 CHG 184C. Minimum Equipment List (MEL). Before receiving FAA authority to conduct polaroperations, the MEL must indicate that the following systems/equipment is required for polaroperations dispatch:system).1) Fuel quantity indicator system (FQIS) (to include fuel tank temperature indicating2) Autothrottle system.3) Communication system(s) relied on by the flightcrew to satisfy the requirementfor effective communication capability.4) Except for all-cargo operations, expanded medical kit to include automatedexternal defibrillators (AED).NOTE: See the current edition of AC 91.21-1, Use of Portable ElectronicDevices Aboard Aircraft.5) For Extended Operations (ETOPS) aircraft:a) All MEL restrictions for 180-minute operations are applicable.b) Auxiliary power unit (APU) for two-engine airplanes (including electrical andpneumatic supply to its designed capability).D. Training Program Requirements. The following must be in the approved trainingprograms:• Training on Barometric pressure for Standard Altimeter Setting(QNE)/Barometric pressure for Local Altimeter Setting (QNH) and meter/feetissues is required for flightcrew and dispatcher training.• Training on fuel freeze (included in maintenance, dispatch, and flightcrewtraining (special curriculum segments)).• General area- and route-specific training on weather patterns and aircraft systemlimitations.• Training on special considerations, such as diversion decisionmaking into austereairport environments to include aircraft performance; crash, fire, and rescueavailability; and passenger support.• Flightcrew training in the use of the cold weather anti-exposure suit.E. Special Flightcrew Issues for Long-Range Operations. The operator needs toaddress the following special long-range flightcrew issues:• Long-range flightcrew rest plan submitted to the principal operations inspector(POI) for review and approval.• Multicrew (augmented flightcrews) flight proficiency/currency issues need to beaddressed in the training program.13UNCONTROLLED COPY WHEN DOWNLOADEDCheck with FSIMS to verify current version before using