Originally Posted by
skypest
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
I agree with Probe overall. While I respect those that are thinking in terms of the highest level of safety, too many over the years have had other motives. How do you explain that last leg of a 4 day with a commuter flight to make when, all of a sudden, that inop APU or other “sensitive” MEL no longer matters? I saw that kind of thing enough over many years so don’t try and tell me it never happens. And yes, this kind of thing is primarily a L-UAL issue.