Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for operating an electronic checklist for an aircraft. The system includes an aviation sub-system that is part of an aircraft, where the aviation subsystem is an item on the electronic checklist. Also included is a sensor that monitors the status of the aviation sub-system with reference to the electronic checklist. An onboard computer system monitors the electronic checklist and determines the status of the aviation sub-system as required by the electronic checklist along with the operational condition of the sensor that monitors the status of aviation sub-system. Finally, a graphical display shows the status of the aviation sub-system and the operational condition of the sensor.

Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for operating an electronic checklist for an aircraft. The system includes an aviation sub-system that is part of an aircraft, where the aviation subsystem is an item on the electronic checklist. Also included is a sensor that monitors the status of the aviation sub-system with reference to the electronic checklist. An onboard computer system monitors the electronic checklist and determines the status of the aviation sub-system as required by the electronic checklist along with the operational condition of the sensor that monitors the status of aviation sub-system. Finally, a graphical display shows the status of the aviation sub-system and the operational condition of the sensor.

Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for managing a minimum equipment list (MEL) for an aircraft. The method comprises first generating a MEL that is specific to the aircraft. Next, the performance parameters of the aircraft are monitored. MEL faults are detected by continually comparing the performance to the MEL during operations of the aircraft. A MEL network is notified of the detected MEL faults. The MEL network includes parties affected by the detected MEL faults.