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Applications
The EFB may host a wide array of applications, categorized in three software
categories:
Type A
Static applications, such as document viewer (PDF, HTML, XML formats);
Electronic version of paper charts which display of the chart statically;
Electronic checklists (ECL);
Flight Crew Operating Manuals, and other printed documents like airport NOTAM;
Flight performance calculation;
Type B
Dynamic chart displays that include panning and zooming capabilities, automatic
chart recentering, derived from GPS input;
Head-down display for Enhanced Vision System (EVS), Synthetic Vision System (SVS)
or video cameras;
Real-time weather data display, including weather map;
Type C
Can be used as a Multi-function display (MFD); Potentially part of an Automatic
Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast system
Note: Type C applications are subject to airworthiness requirements, such as
software certification. Type C applications must run on Class 3 EFB.
Regulations
According to the FAA, Class 1, Class 2 and Class 3 EFB may act as a substitute
for the paper manuals that pilots are otherwise required to carry with them.
While Part 91 Operators (those not flying for hire, including private and
corporate operators) can use their Pilot In Command (PIC) authority to approve
the use of Class 1 and Class 2 EFBs (which are PEDs), operator with OpSpecs
(Part 135, Part 121) must seek operational approval through the OpSpecs process.
EFB providers and system integrators
Airbus EFB (PDF)
Airworks EFB website
AMT - Flightman
Astronautics EFB website
Boeing EFB website
CMC Electronics EFB website
On-Board Data Systems(OBDS) EFB website
Goodrich EFB website
Jeppesen EFB website
Lufthansa Systems (Lido) EFB website
Max-Ware EFB website
Navaero EFB website
Navtech EFB website
Paperless Cockpit, Inc. EFB website
Ramco EFB website
Rockwell Collins eFlight
Teledyne EFB website
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