MANUALS > Technical Records > Technical Records Module > Technical Records, Update Menu > Defect Report > Defect Report Detail > Defect Report Detail, Defer Tab > Link MEL Button, via Defect Report, Defer Tab

The Linked MEL button allows the user to use a linked MEL to create a sub-MEL.

Create a Defect Report. In the Defer tab, attach the MEL/CDL created.

Populate all mandatory fields and select the Save button. The Linked MEL button will appear.

Select the Linked MEL button.

Note: MEL records are linked to specific companies. Consequently, they can only be used for defect deferrals if the affected aircraft is linked to the same company. For more information, refer to Multi Company Functionality.

Note: The Linked MEL button will only appear if the MEL specified in the Defect Report is linked to another MEL through the Linked MEL Tab in the MEL Master. For more information on how to link an MEL, refer to MEL Master, Linked MEL Tab.

The Linked MEL window appears. Using the Select checkbox, select the MEL/CDLs to be attached to the defect. Populate the Defect and Item fields. Select the Save button. The Save prompt will appear. Select 'OK.'

All of the selected defects are linked via the MDDR number.

Defect Type Selection

Users can select the type of defect assigned to a defer created via the Linked MEL button.

The following defer is being created via the Linked MEL button. Select the Defect Type field.

A Drop Down selection window of available Defect Types is prompted in the system. Select the desired Defect Type.

The Defect Type has been changed to the desired selection.