What is the scope of compliance for an EFB application that has received an ETSO authorisation?

The compliance is limited to the requirements of SPA.EFB.100(b) that are included in the scope of the approval, and it is conditional on the EFB software being installed and used in conformity with its installation and operational instructions and limitations.

Does an ETSO authorisation for an EFB application automatically guarantee full compliance with all of SPA.EFB.100(b)?

No, it only guarantees compliance with the requirements of SPA.EFB.100(b) that are included in the scope of the approval, and only if the EFB software is installed and used in conformity with its installation and operational instructions and limitations.

AMC4 SPA.EFB.100(b) Use of electronic flight bags (EFBs)

Q: How can EFB software applications be approved by EASA, and what is the consequence of such approval for compliance with SPA.EFB.100(b)?

EFB software applications may be approved by EASA, for example by means of an ETSO authorisation. Such approved EFB applications are considered to be compliant with the requirements of SPA.EFB.100(b) that are included in the scope of the approval, provided that the EFB software is installed and used in conformity with its installation and operational instructions and limitations.

Q: Under what conditions are ETSO-approved EFB applications considered compliant with SPA.EFB.100(b)?

ETSO-approved EFB applications are considered compliant with the requirements of SPA.EFB.100(b) that are included in the scope of the approval, provided that the EFB software is installed and used in conformity with its installation and operational instructions and limitations.

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AMC4 SPA.EFB.100(b) Use of electronic flight bags (EFBs)

ED Decision 2019/008/R

EFB APPLICATIONS WITH ETSO AUTHORISATIONS

EFB software applications may be approved by EASA e.g. by means of an ETSO authorisation. Such approved EFB applications are considered to be compliant with the requirements of SPA.EFB.100(b) that are included in the scope of the approval, provided that the EFB software is installed and used in conformity with its installation and operational instructions and limitations.

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Source-Title: AMC4 SPA.EFB.100(b) Use of electronic flight bags (EFBs) View latest amendments

Erulesid: ERULES-1963177438-13057 Compare versions

Domain: Air operations

Applicabilitydate: 9 July, 2019

Entryintoforcedate: 28 February, 2019

Regulatorysource: ED Decision 2019/008/R Navigate

Regulatorysubject: Part-SPA

Typeofcontent: AMC to IR (Acceptable means of compliance to implementing rule)

Parentir: SPA.EFB.100 Use of electronic flight bags (EFBs) - operational approval

Origin: EASA

Category: EAR