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Your everything aviation glossary

All the terms you need to know when you’re trying to understand the aviation industry.

Document Management

Learn the basic terms used to handle important documents—how they’re created, updated, shared, and kept organized in a safe and efficient way.
Document Lifecycle
Understanding the Document Lifecycle in Aviation Documentation
MEL (Minimum Equipment List)
A regulatory-approved list of aircraft systems and equipment that may be inoperative for safe flight.
List of Effective Pages
A reference section in aviation manuals listing all current, approved pages and their revision status.
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