If an item is MEL-able, which action aligns with NetJets Latitude procedures?

• A. Dispatch as planned
• B. Do nothing
• C. Adjust performance planning or schedules accordingly
• D. Notify dispatch and authorities as needed

Answer: (C)

When an item is MEL-able, it means the aircraft can operate with that item inoperative under defined limits. NetJets Latitude procedures require you to reflect that reality in your planning by adjusting performance planning or schedules accordingly. In practice, this means recalculating payload, fuel, weight and balance, climb and cruise performance, and potential alternate plans to ensure you stay within the MEL’s restrictions. You might reschedule legs, modify departure times, or adjust routing or payload so the flight remains safe and compliant while the MEL item is disabled.

Dispatching as planned ignores the MEL limitation, and doing nothing is not safe. Notifying the appropriate parties can be part of MEL communication, but the concrete action the procedures call for is to adjust the planning or schedules to accommodate the MEL.