Division (j) Subject to a specific case-by-case approval by the CAA, the operator may operate an aircraft with inoperative instruments, items of equipment or functions outside the constraints of the MEL but within the constraints of the MMEL, provided that:F1

F2the concerned instruments, items of equipment or functions are within the scope of the MMEL as defined in point (a);

the approval is not used as a normal means of conducting operations outside the constraints of the approved MEL and is used only when events beyond the control of the operator have precluded the MEL compliance;

a description of specific duties and responsibilities for controlling the operation of the aircraft under such approval is established by the operator; and

a plan to rectify the inoperative instruments, items of equipment or functions or to return operating the aircraft under the MEL constraints at the earliest opportunity is established.