Avionics
Amended EFB guidelines streamline approval steps
The FAA has issued a long-awaited amendment to an advisory circular that outlines operational guidelines for anyone seeking to fly with so-called electroni

The FAA has issued a long-awaited amendment to an advisory circular that outlines operational guidelines for anyone seeking to fly with so-called electronic flight bag (EFB) portable computers. Eliminating confusion that accompanied the original draft AC, the revised document, AC 120-76A, clarifies many of the requirements for certification, airworthiness and operational approval of EFB devices.

Aircraft operators and EFB suppliers late last year had asked the FAA to make changes to the earlier draft to help resolve technical issues and eliminate what some believed were a number of cumbersome requirements.