Can the 737 be dispatched if both electrical generators are inoperative?

Can the 737 be dispatched if both electrical generators are inoperative?

• A. Check the MELs!!
• B. Yes, if the APU can provide all power
• C. Yes, using the external GPU only
• D. No, it cannot be dispatched

Answer: (A)

When electrical power is out of the picture, the aircraft’s ability to dispatch hinges on what the Minimum Equipment List allows. The MEL specifies exactly which inoperative systems can be tolerated for flight and under what conditions, including whether an APU generator or external power can supply the essential buses, any time limits, and required procedures. So the correct approach is to consult the MELs to determine if dispatch is authorized and what restrictions apply. The other options assume power availability or prohibition without reference to the MEL, which may or may not be permitted depending on the specific MEL entry.

When electrical power is out of the picture, the aircraft’s ability to dispatch hinges on what the Minimum Equipment List allows. The MEL specifies exactly which inoperative systems can be tolerated for flight and under what conditions, including whether an APU generator or external power can supply the essential buses, any time limits, and required procedures. So the correct approach is to consult the MELs to determine if dispatch is authorized and what restrictions apply. The other options assume power availability or prohibition without reference to the MEL, which may or may not be permitted depending on the specific MEL entry.