Aircraft operating under part 91K, 121, 125, or 135, that use an electronic flight bag as a replacement for carrying required paperwork such as instrument approach plates or aircraft manuals, will want to spend some time with the guidelines in FAA’s recently updated AC 120-76D.
FAA Updates Commercial EFB Guidelines
Key Takeaways:
- FAA's updated AC 120-76D provides guidance for aircraft operators (parts 91K, 121, 125, 135) using Electronic Flight Bags (EFBs) as replacements for required paper documentation.
- The AC clarifies that EFBs replace traditional flight bag content but cannot substitute any installed aircraft equipment required by regulations.
- A key update allows EFB applications to depict own-ship position on moving map displays, but only if an installed primary flight or map display also shows it.
- While non-regulatory and one of several authorization paths, operators using AC 120-76D for guidance must adhere to all its outlined guidelines to qualify for EFB authorization.
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