"Bob Moore" wrote in message
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Jay, there's just a good chance that the owner is just as confused
about the Aircraft Flight Manual Equipment List and a true Minimum
Equipment List as many of this group's members were.

Bob, you really just need to quit your "there are no 172s with an MEL"
mantra. Enough people have already said that they know of 172s with an MEL
that, at the very least, you should have gone and done some more research
before continuing to claim you know something you don't.

I think it's likely that the owner of Jay's flight school DOES know what
he's talking about. Furthermore, last time you made these claims, I stated
that it was my recollection that at Regal Air at Paine Field (where I
occasionally rent and take flight training), their 172s that they use for
Part 135 charters have MELs.

I just phoned Regal Air to verify this (in case my recollection was wrong)
and they confirmed that not only did they have 172s with MELs, they just
recently got approval of a blanket MEL that covers their entire 172 fleet.

You should feel free to call them if you still disagree, and argue it with
them. Their toll-free phone number is 800-337-0345. I simply spoke with
one of the instructors there, who confirmed it with someone else. You may
want to speak with their Director of Charter directly; if so, ask for Chuck
Smith when you call.

There's enough misinformation on the Internet already. Please stop
contributing to it.

Pete