Foreword

(1) This CAR-MEL establishes MEL regulatory requirements for Omani operators, provides relevant information to the public and clarifies the rules regarding the MMEL as the CAA at this point in time is not approving the MMEL but is accepting the approved MMEL from the State of Design.

(2) Where there is a contradiction between MEL procedures in the organization manuals such as Operations Manual and Continuing Airworthiness Management Exposition contradict the procedures contained in the MEL Preamble, then the latter shall prevail.

(3) The MEL shall be based upon the manufacturer’s MMEL which has been approved by the State of Design and acceptable by the CAA. (e.g., Boeing MMEL approved by FAA, Airbus MMEL approved by EASA).

(4) This CAR shall enter into force on the 3rd of April 2022. A transition period will be accepted up to 30th September 2022 with regards to CAR MEL.009 (a) for initial MEL approvals and for amendments.

(5) The editing practices used in this document are as follows:

• (a) ‘Shall’ is used to indicate a mandatory requirement and may appear in CARs.

• (b) ‘Should’ is used to indicate a recommendation