TRAX MANUALS > Technical Records > Technical Records Module > Technical Records, Update Menu > Defect Report > Defect Report Detail > Defect Report Detail, Defer Tab > Link MEL Button, via Defect Report Detail, Defer Tab

The Linked MEL button allows the user to link an MEL to an already existing MEL to create a sub-MEL.

Create a Defect Report. In the Defer tab, attach the MEL/CDL created:

Populate all mandatory fields and select the Save button. The Linked MEL button will appear. The Save prompt will appear. Select 'OK.' Select the Linked MEL button.

The MEL information pop-up window will appear asking the user if they would like to create the defect.

For information regarding the setup of an MEL, refer to the MEL Master, via the Settings Training Manual.

Select 'No' to cancel the defect creation.

Select 'Yes' to continue with the defect creation.

The Linked MEL window appears. Using the Select checkbox, select the MEL/CDLs to be attached to the defect. Populate the Defect and Item fields. Select the Save button. The Save prompt will appear. Select 'OK.'

All of the selected defects are linked via the MDDR number:

Quick MDDR Linked Defect:

Create a Defect Report. In the Defer tab, attach the MEL/CDL. Select the Save button. The Linked MEL button will appear, then the Save prompt will appear. Select 'OK.'

The MEL information pop-up window will appear asking the user if they would like to create the defect.

Select 'No' to cancel the defect creation.

The Quick MDDR will be created without creating an MEL Link: