(1)
A method which provides for tracking the date and when appropriate, the time an item was deferred and subsequently repaired.  The method must include a supervisory review of the number of deferred items per aircraft and a supervisory review of each deferred item to determine the reason for any delay in repair, length of delay, and the estimated date the item will be repaired.

(2)
A plan for bringing together parts, maintenance personnel, and aircraft at a specific time and place for repair.

U.S. Department of Transportation
Federal Aviation Operations Specifications Administration
(3)
A review of items deferred because of the unavailability of parts to ensure that a valid back order exists with a firm delivery date.

(4)
A description of specific duties and responsibilities by the job title of personnel who manage the MEL management program.

(5)
Procedures for controlling extensions to specified maximum repair intervals as permitted by subparagraph d, to include the limit of the extension, and the procedures to be used for authorizing extensions.

d.
  The certificate holder is authorized to use a continuing authorization to approve extensions to the maximum repair interval for category B and C items as specified in the approved MEL provided the responsible Flight Standards District Office is notified within 24 hours of any extension approval.

The certificate holder is not authorized to approve any extensions to the maximum repair interval for category A items or category D items as specified in the approved MEL.  The Flight Standards District Office may deny the use of the continuing authorization if abuse is evident.
1.
The Certificate Holder applies for the Operations in this paragraph.

2.
Support information reference:

3.
These Operations Specifications are approved by direction of the Administrator.