Acceptable Deferred Defect

Acceptable Deferred Defect

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Definition

An identified aircraft defect which has been assessed as being within the requirements of the Minimum Equipment List (MEL) or Configuration Deviation List and has had rectification deferred within a specified limit. Also referred to as a CFD (Carried Forward Defect)

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Cite This Page SKYbrary Aviation Safety. (June 17, 2022). Acceptable Deferred Defect. Retrieved February 2, 2026 from https://skybrary.aero/articles/acceptable-deferred-defect UID: 1101
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