Originally Posted by
Mason32
how do you have a permanent MEL? do they fix it, then put it back out oif service on some type of schedule?
The CRJ seatbelts are not deferrable, but the passenger seat is. The seat is repair category C, which means the MEL is only valid for 10 days after the deferral is made. I guess Embraer / Chautauqua have a different set of rules, or maybe their POI doesn't care.