South Africa - Apply for MEL Approval

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Procedure

Apply In Person

1. To Apply for MEL Approval, the applicant has to approach the CIVIL AVIATION AUTHORITY link
2. The applicant has to visit the office with the MEL proposal letter.
3. An application form will be provided to the applicant by the concerned officer. (if required)
4. The applicant has to fill in all the necessary details in the application form. (Incomplete applications are not accepted)
5. Make sure that the applicant has attached all the necessary documents that are mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
6. The applicant has to attach the photocopies of the required documents along with the application form while submitting.
7. Submit all the documents with the completed form to the concerned officer.
8. The applicant has to pay the fee prescribed by the officer.
9. After receiving the application, the concerned authority will check the submitted application and document set. If all are in place, the application will be accepted.
10. Further process of verification will be done by the officer.
11. Once the application has been approved, the officer will come for an inspection.
12. After successful completion, the applicant gets the approval.
13. This entire process can be completed within 4 weeks or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

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Required Documents

• Proposal letter
• Application form
• Training record
• List of supplements
• Fee receipt
• ID proof
• Any other documents (If required)

Office Locations & Contacts

CIVIL AVIATION AUTHORITY – SOUTH AFRICA
Midrand Office
Khaya Lokundiza, Building 16
Treur Close, Waterfall Park
Bekker Street, Midrand
Tel: 0860 267 435
E-mail: [email protected]
International Tel: +27 860 267 435

Postal Address:
Private Bag X 73, Halfway House 1685

Southern Region Office
North Wing, 2nd Floor
Oval Business Park, Freight Road
Cape Town International Airport 7525
Contact Centre: 0860 267 435
Tel: 021 – 934 4744
Fax: 021 – 934 1326

Postal Address
PO Box 174, Cape Town International Airport 7525

Midrand office link
Southern Region Office link

Eligibility

• Any aircraft person who intends to Apply for MEL Approval is eligible to make this application.

Fees

• The applicant has to pay the fee prescribed by the officer.

Validity

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e.g. Birth Certificate Valid Forever

Documents to Use

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Sample Documents

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Processing Time

• This entire process can be completed within 4 weeks or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

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Instructions

• Applicants must complete the application form before submitting it. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
• Applicants must provide genuine information while applying for this procedure.

Required Information

• Name
• Nationality
• Date of Birth
• Gender
• Residential Address
• Residential No
• Mobile No
• Email Address
• Email
• Educational Qualifications
• Work Experience
• Examiner signature
• Batch number
• Signature
• Date

Need for the Document

• The MEL is a document that specifies the minimum equipment required for safe flight and identifies the equipment that may be inoperative for a particular flight or series of flights.

Information which might help

• MEL approval is granted based on an assessment of the proposed MEL by the SACAA, which ensures that the proposed MEL meets the requirements set out in the applicable regulations and that it provides for the safe operation of the aircraft.
• MEL approval is typically granted for a specific aircraft type and operator and is subject to renewal on a periodic basis.

Other uses of the Document/Certificate

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e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.

External Links

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