The latest in the “SAFA Check” saga is:

A D195 Ops Spec MEL was declared the only acceptable MEL by EASA in March of 2017.  Since then, we have heard that a few D095 MMELs have passed SAFA checks, but that a great deal of additional scrutiny will be placed on your MMEL and all its supporting documentation, should you choose to use a D095 MMEL.  Unfortunately, this additional requirement came to be because of certain operators with a D095 LOA having not met the minimum required documentation specified in the LOA.  As the FAA does not inspect/certify D095 MMELs, the first time the discrepancy was noted was often during ramp checks.   As of now, the best course of action is to use a D195 MEL if you are planning to land in EASA territory.

To view an illuminating NBAA article on the subject CLICK HERE

Ensure you start early on this project.  The FAA may take 60 days or more with your MEL to approve it.