Originally Posted by
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That was published by a very antagonistic MEC at LUAL, 17 years ago.
17 years ago, at LUAL. would not be a good frame of reference to use for how we should operate our aircraft. ALPA was more concerned with beating their chest.
We can find reasons to cancel every flight if we look hard enough. We can hide behind "rules", and say we are being safe. At the end of the day, we are paid to use SOP's, FAR's, FOM, MEL, as guidelines, along with our judgement, to effect a safe, comfortable, on time result. Picking a rule, claiming "safety", and refusing an airplane is not why we paid what we get paid.
If we follow every single "rule", we would never take off.
The document was revised and updated in 2016. Still relevant and the policy of the UAL MEC.
I find your attitude to be beligerent and dismissive of Captains that operate with the highest level of safety in mind.
The MEL was never created to allow aircraft to operate around the globe with inoperative safety equipment. It was created to get aircraft back into a position where maintenace can be performed.
It is apparent that you have some chip on your shoulder concerning refusals by Captains. Fine. That's your right.
Pest