AMC3 NCC.GEN.131(b)(2) Use
of electronic flight bags (EFBs)
FLIGHT CREW TRAINING
Flight crew members should be given specific training on the use of the EFB system before it is operationally used.
Training should at least include the following:
(a) an overview of the system architecture;
(b) preflight checks of the system;
(c) limitations of the system;
(d) specific training on the use of each application and the conditions under which the EFB may and may not be used;
(e) restrictions on the use of the system, including cases where the entire system or some parts of it are not available;
(f) procedures for normal operations, including cross-checking of data entry and computed information;
(g) procedures to handle abnormal situations, such as a late runway change or a diversion to an alternate aerodrome;
(h) procedures to handle emergency situations;
(i) phases of the flight when the EFB system may and may not be used;
(j) human factors considerations, including crew resource management (CRM), on the use of the EFB;
(k) additional training for new applications or changes to the hardware configuration;
(l) actions following the failure of component(s) of the EFB, including cases of battery smoke or fire; and
(m) management of conflicting information.
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