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ED Decision 2020/012/R
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ATA 46 INFORMATION SYSTEMS ED Decision 2020/012/R Summary of the guidance items: <table border="1" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="606"><tr><td valign="top" width="426"><p><b>Item</b></p></td><td valign="top" width="179"><p><b>ATA</b></p></td></tr><tr><td valign="top" width="426"><p>Electronic Flight Bag (EFB) Systems</p></td><td valign="top" width="179"><p>46-20-1</p></td></tr><tr><td valign="top" width="426"><p>EFB Installed Resources</p></td><td valign="top" width="179"><p>46-20-2</p></td></tr><tr><td valign="top" width="426"><p>Power Connection for Portable EFB</p></td><td valign="top" width="179"><p>46-20-3</p></td></tr></table> Aircraft applicability: Aeroplanes & helicopters <table border="1" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="603"><tr><td colspan="6" valign="top" width="571"><b><br clear="all"/></b><p>ATA Chapter: 46 Information Systems</p></td><td valign="top" width="32"></td></tr><tr><td colspan="6" valign="top" width="571"></td><td valign="top" width="32"></td></tr><tr><td colspan="2" valign="top" width="217"><p>(1) System & Sequence Numbers</p></td><td colspan="5" valign="top" width="386"><p>(2) Rectification Interval</p></td></tr><tr><td colspan="2" valign="top" width="217"><p>ITEM</p></td><td valign="top" width="37"></td><td colspan="4" valign="top" width="349"><p>(3) Number installed</p></td></tr><tr><td colspan="2" valign="top" width="217"></td><td valign="top" width="37"></td><td valign="top" width="36"></td><td colspan="3" valign="top" width="313"><p>(4) Number required for dispatch</p></td></tr><tr><td colspan="2" valign="top" width="217"></td><td valign="top" width="37"></td><td valign="top" width="36"></td><td valign="top" width="37"></td><td colspan="2" valign="top" width="275"><p>(5) Remarks or Exceptions</p></td></tr><tr><td colspan="2" valign="top" width="217"></td><td valign="top" width="37"></td><td valign="top" width="36"></td><td valign="top" width="37"></td><td colspan="2" valign="top" width="275"></td></tr><tr><td valign="top" width="84"><p>46-20-1</p></td><td valign="top" width="133"><p>Electronic Flight Bag (EFB) Systems</p></td><td valign="top" width="37"></td><td valign="top" width="36"></td><td valign="top" width="37"></td><td colspan="2" valign="top" width="275"></td></tr><tr><td valign="top" width="84"><p>46-20-1A</p></td><td valign="top" width="133"></td><td valign="top" width="37"><p>C</p></td><td valign="top" width="36"><p>-</p></td><td valign="top" width="37"><p>0</p></td><td colspan="2" valign="top" width="275"><p>(M)(O) May be inoperative provided that alternate procedures are established and used where operating procedures require the use of the affected EFB.</p></td></tr><tr><td valign="top" width="84"><p>46-20-1B</p></td><td valign="top" width="133"></td><td valign="top" width="37"><p>C</p></td><td valign="top" width="36"><p>-</p></td><td valign="top" width="37"><p>1</p></td><td colspan="2" valign="top" width="275"><p>(O) Any in excess of one may be inoperative provided that alternate procedures are established and are used to ensure that the required back-up means are available to the crew.</p></td></tr><tr><td valign="top" width="84"><p>46-20-1C</p></td><td valign="top" width="133"></td><td valign="top" width="37"><p>D</p></td><td valign="top" width="36"><p>-</p></td><td valign="top" width="37"><p>0</p></td><td colspan="2" valign="top" width="275"><p>May be inoperative provided that procedures do not require the use of the affected EFB.</p></td></tr><tr><td valign="top" width="84"><p>46-20-2</p></td><td valign="top" width="133"><p>EFB Installed resources</p></td><td valign="top" width="37"></td><td valign="top" width="36"></td><td valign="top" width="37"></td><td colspan="2" valign="top" width="275"></td></tr><tr><td valign="top" width="84"><p>46-20-2-1</p></td><td valign="top" width="133"><p>Mounting Device</p></td><td valign="top" width="37"></td><td valign="top" width="36"></td><td valign="top" width="37"></td><td colspan="2" valign="top" width="275"></td></tr><tr><td valign="top" width="84"><p>46-20-2-1A</p></td><td valign="top" width="133"></td><td valign="top" width="37"><p>C</p></td><td valign="top" width="36"><p>-</p></td><td valign="top" width="37"><p>1</p></td><td colspan="2" valign="top" width="275"><p>(M) (O) Any in excess of one may be inoperative provided the affected EFB is secured by an alternative means. </p></td></tr><tr><td valign="top" width="84"><p>46-20-2-1B</p></td><td valign="top" width="133"></td><td valign="top" width="37"><p>C</p></td><td valign="top" width="36"><p>-</p></td><td valign="top" width="37"><p>0</p></td><td colspan="2" valign="top" width="275"><p>(M) (O) May be inoperative provided that:</p></td></tr><tr><td valign="top" width="84"></td><td valign="top" width="133"></td><td valign="top" width="37"></td><td valign="top" width="36"></td><td valign="top" width="37"></td><td colspan="2" valign="top" width="275"><p>(a) The associated EFB is used in accordance with the portable EFB stowage criteria, and</p><p>(b) Alternate procedures are established and used where operating procedures require the use of the affected EFB.</p></td></tr><tr><td valign="top" width="84"><p>46-20-2-1C</p></td><td valign="top" width="133"></td><td valign="top" width="37"><p>D</p></td><td valign="top" width="36"><p>-</p></td><td valign="top" width="37"><p>0</p></td><td colspan="2" valign="top" width="275"><p>(M) May be inoperative provided that:</p><p>(a) The associated EFB and hardware are properly stored or removed from the aricraft, and</p><p>(b) The associated EFB is considered inoperative (Refer to 46-20-1C).</p></td></tr><tr><td colspan="2" valign="top" width="217"><p> (continued)</p></td><td valign="top" width="37"></td><td valign="top" width="36"></td><td valign="top" width="37"></td><td colspan="2" valign="top" width="275"></td></tr><tr height="0"></tr></table> <table border="1" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="603"><tr><td colspan="6" valign="top" width="472"><b><br clear="all"/></b><p>ATA Chapter: 46 Information Systems</p></td><td valign="top" width="131"></td></tr><tr><td colspan="6" valign="top" width="472"></td><td valign="top" width="131"></td></tr><tr><td colspan="2" valign="top" width="217"><p>(1) System & Sequence Numbers</p></td><td colspan="5" valign="top" width="386"><p>(2) Rectification Interval</p></td></tr><tr><td colspan="2" valign="top" width="217"><p>ITEM</p></td><td valign="top" width="37"></td><td colspan="4" valign="top" width="349"><p>(3) Number installed</p></td></tr><tr><td colspan="2" valign="top" width="217"></td><td valign="top" width="37"></td><td valign="top" width="35"></td><td colspan="3" valign="top" width="314"><p>(4) Number required for dispatch</p></td></tr><tr><td colspan="2" valign="top" width="217"></td><td valign="top" width="37"></td><td valign="top" width="35"></td><td valign="top" width="38"></td><td colspan="2" valign="top" width="275"><p>(5) Remarks or Exceptions</p></td></tr><tr><td colspan="2" valign="top" width="217"><p> (continued)</p></td><td valign="top" width="37"></td><td valign="top" width="35"></td><td valign="top" width="38"></td><td colspan="2" valign="top" width="275"></td></tr><tr><td valign="top" width="75"></td><td valign="top" width="142"></td><td valign="top" width="37"></td><td valign="top" width="35"></td><td valign="top" width="38"></td><td colspan="2" valign="top" width="275"></td></tr><tr><td valign="top" width="75"><p>46-20-2-2</p></td><td valign="top" width="142"><p>Data Connectivity</p></td><td valign="top" width="37"></td><td valign="top" width="35"></td><td valign="top" width="38"></td><td colspan="2" valign="top" width="275"></td></tr><tr><td valign="top" width="75"><p>46-20-2-2A</p></td><td valign="top" width="142"></td><td valign="top" width="37"><p>C</p></td><td valign="top" width="35"><p>-</p></td><td valign="top" width="38"><p>1</p></td><td colspan="2" valign="top" width="275"><p>(M) (O) Any in excess of one may be inoperative provided that an alternative means of data connectivity is used. </p></td></tr><tr><td valign="top" width="75"><p>46-20-2-2B</p></td><td valign="top" width="142"></td><td valign="top" width="37"><p>C</p></td><td valign="top" width="35"><p>-</p></td><td valign="top" width="38"><p>0</p></td><td colspan="2" valign="top" width="275"><p>(M) (O) May be inoperative provided that alternate procedures are established and used where operating procedures require the use of the affected EFB.</p></td></tr><tr><td valign="top" width="75"><p>46-20-2-2C</p></td><td valign="top" width="142"></td><td valign="top" width="37"><p>D</p></td><td valign="top" width="35"><p>-</p></td><td valign="top" width="38"><p>0</p></td><td colspan="2" valign="top" width="275"><p>May be inoperative provided that procedures do not require the use of the affected data connectivity.</p></td></tr><tr><td valign="top" width="75"></td><td valign="top" width="142"></td><td valign="top" width="37"></td><td valign="top" width="35"></td><td valign="top" width="38"></td><td colspan="2" valign="top" width="275"><p>Procedures:</p><p>(M) To give guidance reference for deactivation of the affected item, as appropriate, and to establish alternate means, as applicable.</p><p>(O) To provide instructions to the flight crew for alternate procedures to be used.</p></td></tr><tr><td valign="top" width="75"><p>46-20-3</p></td><td valign="top" width="142"><p>Power Connection for Portable EFB</p></td><td valign="top" width="37"></td><td valign="top" width="35"></td><td valign="top" width="38"></td><td colspan="2" valign="top" width="275"><p>(M) (O) May be inoperative provided alternate procedures are established and used where operating procedures require the use of the affected EFB.</p></td></tr><tr><td valign="top" width="75"><p>46-20-3A</p></td><td valign="top" width="142"></td><td valign="top" width="37"><p>C</p></td><td valign="top" width="35"><p>-</p></td><td valign="top" width="38"><p>1</p></td><td colspan="2" valign="top" width="275"><p>(M) (O) Any in excess of one may be inoperative provided that an alternative power source is available and can be used for the planned duration of use of the affected EFB.</p></td></tr><tr><td valign="top" width="75"><p>46-20-3B</p></td><td valign="top" width="142"></td><td valign="top" width="37"><p>C</p></td><td valign="top" width="35"><p>-</p></td><td valign="top" width="38"><p>0</p></td><td colspan="2" valign="top" width="275"><p>(M) (O) May be inoperative provided that alternate procedures are established and used.</p></td></tr><tr><td valign="top" width="75"><p>46-20-3C</p></td><td valign="top" width="142"></td><td valign="top" width="37"><p>D</p></td><td valign="top" width="35"><p>-</p></td><td valign="top" width="38"><p>-</p></td><td colspan="2" valign="top" width="275"><p>May be inoperative provided that procedures do not require the use of the affected power connection.</p></td></tr><tr><td valign="top" width="75"></td><td valign="top" width="142"></td><td valign="top" width="37"></td><td valign="top" width="35"></td><td valign="top" width="38"></td><td colspan="2" valign="top" width="275"><p>Procedures:</p><p>(M) To give guidance reference for deactivation of the affected item, as appropriate, and to establish alternate means, as applicable.</p><p>(O) To provide instructions to the flight crew for alternate procedures to be used.</p></td></tr><tr height="0"></tr></table> Additional considerations: The purpose of entry 46-20-1 is not to require the inclusion of portable EFBs in an operator’s MEL, but it is a means of controlling any inoperative EFB equipment. Other means may also be agreed with the competent authority. Any EFB function which operates normally may be used. Issue No: MMEL/2
ATA 46 INFORMATION SYSTEMS ED Decision 2020/012/R Summary of the guidance items: <table border="1" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="606"><tr><td valign="top" width="426"><p><b>Item</b></p></td><td valign="top" width="179"><p><b>ATA</b></p></td></tr><tr><td valign="top" width="426"><p>Electronic Flight Bag (EFB) Systems</p></td><td valign="top" width="179"><p>46-20-1</p></td></tr><tr><td valign="top" width="426"><p>EFB Installed Resources</p></td><td valign="top" width="179"><p>46-20-2</p></td></tr><tr><td valign="top" width="426"><p>Power Connection for Portable EFB</p></td><td valign="top" width="179"><p>46-20-3</p></td></tr></table> Aircraft applicability: Aeroplanes & helicopters <table border="1" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="603"><tr><td colspan="6" valign="top" width="571"><b><br clear="all"/></b><p>ATA Chapter: 46 Information Systems</p></td><td valign="top" width="32"></td></tr><tr><td colspan="6" valign="top" width="571"></td><td valign="top" width="32"></td></tr><tr><td colspan="2" valign="top" width="217"><p>(1) System & Sequence Numbers</p></td><td colspan="5" valign="top" width="386"><p>(2) Rectification Interval</p></td></tr><tr><td colspan="2" valign="top" width="217"><p>ITEM</p></td><td valign="top" width="37"></td><td colspan="4" valign="top" width="349"><p>(3) Number installed</p></td></tr><tr><td colspan="2" valign="top" width="217"></td><td valign="top" width="37"></td><td valign="top" width="36"></td><td colspan="3" valign="top" width="313"><p>(4) Number required for dispatch</p></td></tr><tr><td colspan="2" valign="top" width="217"></td><td valign="top" width="37"></td><td valign="top" width="36"></td><td valign="top" width="37"></td><td colspan="2" valign="top" width="275"><p>(5) Remarks or Exceptions</p></td></tr><tr><td colspan="2" valign="top" width="217"></td><td valign="top" width="37"></td><td valign="top" width="36"></td><td valign="top" width="37"></td><td colspan="2" valign="top" width="275"></td></tr><tr><td valign="top" width="84"><p>46-20-1</p></td><td valign="top" width="133"><p>Electronic Flight Bag (EFB) Systems</p></td><td valign="top" width="37"></td><td valign="top" width="36"></td><td valign="top" width="37"></td><td colspan="2" valign="top" width="275"></td></tr><tr><td valign="top" width="84"><p>46-20-1A</p></td><td valign="top" width="133"></td><td valign="top" width="37"><p>C</p></td><td valign="top" width="36"><p>-</p></td><td valign="top" width="37"><p>0</p></td><td colspan="2" valign="top" width="275"><p>(M)(O) May be inoperative provided that alternate procedures are established and used where operating procedures require the use of the affected EFB.</p></td></tr><tr><td valign="top" width="84"><p>46-20-1B</p></td><td valign="top" width="133"></td><td valign="top" width="37"><p>C</p></td><td valign="top" width="36"><p>-</p></td><td valign="top" width="37"><p>1</p></td><td colspan="2" valign="top" width="275"><p>(O) Any in excess of one may be inoperative provided that alternate procedures are established and are used to ensure that the required back-up means are available to the crew.</p></td></tr><tr><td valign="top" width="84"><p>46-20-1C</p></td><td valign="top" width="133"></td><td valign="top" width="37"><p>D</p></td><td valign="top" width="36"><p>-</p></td><td valign="top" width="37"><p>0</p></td><td colspan="2" valign="top" width="275"><p>May be inoperative provided that procedures do not require the use of the affected EFB.</p></td></tr><tr><td valign="top" width="84"><p>46-20-2</p></td><td valign="top" width="133"><p>EFB Installed resources</p></td><td valign="top" width="37"></td><td valign="top" width="36"></td><td valign="top" width="37"></td><td colspan="2" valign="top" width="275"></td></tr><tr><td valign="top" width="84"><p>46-20-2-1</p></td><td valign="top" width="133"><p>Mounting Device</p></td><td valign="top" width="37"></td><td valign="top" width="36"></td><td valign="top" width="37"></td><td colspan="2" valign="top" width="275"></td></tr><tr><td valign="top" width="84"><p>46-20-2-1A</p></td><td valign="top" width="133"></td><td valign="top" width="37"><p>C</p></td><td valign="top" width="36"><p>-</p></td><td valign="top" width="37"><p>1</p></td><td colspan="2" valign="top" width="275"><p>(M) (O) Any in excess of one may be inoperative provided the affected EFB is secured by an alternative means. </p></td></tr><tr><td valign="top" width="84"><p>46-20-2-1B</p></td><td valign="top" width="133"></td><td valign="top" width="37"><p>C</p></td><td valign="top" width="36"><p>-</p></td><td valign="top" width="37"><p>0</p></td><td colspan="2" valign="top" width="275"><p>(M) (O) May be inoperative provided that:</p></td></tr><tr><td valign="top" width="84"></td><td valign="top" width="133"></td><td valign="top" width="37"></td><td valign="top" width="36"></td><td valign="top" width="37"></td><td colspan="2" valign="top" width="275"><p>(a) The associated EFB is used in accordance with the portable EFB stowage criteria, and</p><p>(b) Alternate procedures are established and used where operating procedures require the use of the affected EFB.</p></td></tr><tr><td valign="top" width="84"><p>46-20-2-1C</p></td><td valign="top" width="133"></td><td valign="top" width="37"><p>D</p></td><td valign="top" width="36"><p>-</p></td><td valign="top" width="37"><p>0</p></td><td colspan="2" valign="top" width="275"><p>(M) May be inoperative provided that:</p><p>(a) The associated EFB and hardware are properly stored or removed from the aricraft, and</p><p>(b) The associated EFB is considered inoperative (Refer to 46-20-1C).</p></td></tr><tr><td colspan="2" valign="top" width="217"><p> (continued)</p></td><td valign="top" width="37"></td><td valign="top" width="36"></td><td valign="top" width="37"></td><td colspan="2" valign="top" width="275"></td></tr><tr height="0"></tr></table> <table border="1" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="603"><tr><td colspan="6" valign="top" width="472"><b><br clear="all"/></b><p>ATA Chapter: 46 Information Systems</p></td><td valign="top" width="131"></td></tr><tr><td colspan="6" valign="top" width="472"></td><td valign="top" width="131"></td></tr><tr><td colspan="2" valign="top" width="217"><p>(1) System & Sequence Numbers</p></td><td colspan="5" valign="top" width="386"><p>(2) Rectification Interval</p></td></tr><tr><td colspan="2" valign="top" width="217"><p>ITEM</p></td><td valign="top" width="37"></td><td colspan="4" valign="top" width="349"><p>(3) Number installed</p></td></tr><tr><td colspan="2" valign="top" width="217"></td><td valign="top" width="37"></td><td valign="top" width="35"></td><td colspan="3" valign="top" width="314"><p>(4) Number required for dispatch</p></td></tr><tr><td colspan="2" valign="top" width="217"></td><td valign="top" width="37"></td><td valign="top" width="35"></td><td valign="top" width="38"></td><td colspan="2" valign="top" width="275"><p>(5) Remarks or Exceptions</p></td></tr><tr><td colspan="2" valign="top" width="217"><p> (continued)</p></td><td valign="top" width="37"></td><td valign="top" width="35"></td><td valign="top" width="38"></td><td colspan="2" valign="top" width="275"></td></tr><tr><td valign="top" width="75"></td><td valign="top" width="142"></td><td valign="top" width="37"></td><td valign="top" width="35"></td><td valign="top" width="38"></td><td colspan="2" valign="top" width="275"></td></tr><tr><td valign="top" width="75"><p>46-20-2-2</p></td><td valign="top" width="142"><p>Data Connectivity</p></td><td valign="top" width="37"></td><td valign="top" width="35"></td><td valign="top" width="38"></td><td colspan="2" valign="top" width="275"></td></tr><tr><td valign="top" width="75"><p>46-20-2-2A</p></td><td valign="top" width="142"></td><td valign="top" width="37"><p>C</p></td><td valign="top" width="35"><p>-</p></td><td valign="top" width="38"><p>1</p></td><td colspan="2" valign="top" width="275"><p>(M) (O) Any in excess of one may be inoperative provided that an alternative means of data connectivity is used. </p></td></tr><tr><td valign="top" width="75"><p>46-20-2-2B</p></td><td valign="top" width="142"></td><td valign="top" width="37"><p>C</p></td><td valign="top" width="35"><p>-</p></td><td valign="top" width="38"><p>0</p></td><td colspan="2" valign="top" width="275"><p>(M) (O) May be inoperative provided that alternate procedures are established and used where operating procedures require the use of the affected EFB.</p></td></tr><tr><td valign="top" width="75"><p>46-20-2-2C</p></td><td valign="top" width="142"></td><td valign="top" width="37"><p>D</p></td><td valign="top" width="35"><p>-</p></td><td valign="top" width="38"><p>0</p></td><td colspan="2" valign="top" width="275"><p>May be inoperative provided that procedures do not require the use of the affected data connectivity.</p></td></tr><tr><td valign="top" width="75"></td><td valign="top" width="142"></td><td valign="top" width="37"></td><td valign="top" width="35"></td><td valign="top" width="38"></td><td colspan="2" valign="top" width="275"><p>Procedures:</p><p>(M) To give guidance reference for deactivation of the affected item, as appropriate, and to establish alternate means, as applicable.</p><p>(O) To provide instructions to the flight crew for alternate procedures to be used.</p></td></tr><tr><td valign="top" width="75"><p>46-20-3</p></td><td valign="top" width="142"><p>Power Connection for Portable EFB</p></td><td valign="top" width="37"></td><td valign="top" width="35"></td><td valign="top" width="38"></td><td colspan="2" valign="top" width="275"><p>(M) (O) May be inoperative provided alternate procedures are established and used where operating procedures require the use of the affected EFB.</p></td></tr><tr><td valign="top" width="75"><p>46-20-3A</p></td><td valign="top" width="142"></td><td valign="top" width="37"><p>C</p></td><td valign="top" width="35"><p>-</p></td><td valign="top" width="38"><p>1</p></td><td colspan="2" valign="top" width="275"><p>(M) (O) Any in excess of one may be inoperative provided that an alternative power source is available and can be used for the planned duration of use of the affected EFB.</p></td></tr><tr><td valign="top" width="75"><p>46-20-3B</p></td><td valign="top" width="142"></td><td valign="top" width="37"><p>C</p></td><td valign="top" width="35"><p>-</p></td><td valign="top" width="38"><p>0</p></td><td colspan="2" valign="top" width="275"><p>(M) (O) May be inoperative provided that alternate procedures are established and used.</p></td></tr><tr><td valign="top" width="75"><p>46-20-3C</p></td><td valign="top" width="142"></td><td valign="top" width="37"><p>D</p></td><td valign="top" width="35"><p>-</p></td><td valign="top" width="38"><p>-</p></td><td colspan="2" valign="top" width="275"><p>May be inoperative provided that procedures do not require the use of the affected power connection.</p></td></tr><tr><td valign="top" width="75"></td><td valign="top" width="142"></td><td valign="top" width="37"></td><td valign="top" width="35"></td><td valign="top" width="38"></td><td colspan="2" valign="top" width="275"><p>Procedures:</p><p>(M) To give guidance reference for deactivation of the affected item, as appropriate, and to establish alternate means, as applicable.</p><p>(O) To provide instructions to the flight crew for alternate procedures to be used.</p></td></tr><tr height="0"></tr></table> Additional considerations: The purpose of entry 46-20-1 is not to require the inclusion of portable EFBs in an operator’s MEL, but it is a means of controlling any inoperative EFB equipment. Other means may also be agreed with the competent authority. Any EFB function which operates normally may be used. Issue No: MMEL/2
##### ATA 46 INFORMATION SYSTEMS *ED Decision 2020/012/R* **Summary of the guidance items:** <table bgcolor="#d9d9d9" cellpadding="7" cellspacing="0"> <col/> <col/> <tr valign="top"> <td bgcolor="#808080"><p align="left"> <b>Item</b></p> </td> <td bgcolor="#808080"><p align="left"> <b>ATA</b></p> </td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td bgcolor="#d9d9d9"><p align="left"> Electronic Flight Bag (EFB) Systems</p> </td> <td bgcolor="#d9d9d9"><p align="left"> 46-20-1</p> </td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td bgcolor="#d9d9d9"><p align="left"> EFB Installed Resources</p> </td> <td bgcolor="#d9d9d9"><p align="left"> 46-20-2</p> </td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td bgcolor="#d9d9d9"><p align="left"> Power Connection for Portable EFB</p> </td> <td bgcolor="#d9d9d9"><p align="left"> 46-20-3</p> </td> </tr> </table> **Aircraft applicability: Aeroplanes & helicopters** <table cellpadding="7" cellspacing="0"> <colgroup> <col/> <col/> </colgroup> <colgroup> <col/> </colgroup> <colgroup> <col/> </colgroup> <colgroup> <col/> </colgroup> <colgroup> <col/> <col/> </colgroup> <tbody> <tr valign="top"> <td colspan="6"><p align="left"> <b>ATA Chapter: 46 Information Systems</b></p> </td> <td><p align="left"> <br/> </p> </td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td colspan="6"><p align="left"> <br/> </p> </td> <td><p align="left"> <br/> </p> </td> </tr> </tbody> <tbody> <tr valign="top"> <td colspan="2"><p> (1) System & Sequence Numbers</p> </td> <td colspan="5"><p> (2) Rectification Interval</p> </td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td colspan="2"><p> ITEM</p> </td> <td><p> <br/> </p> </td> <td colspan="4"><p> (3) Number installed</p> </td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td colspan="2"><p> <br/> </p> </td> <td><p> <br/> </p> </td> <td><p> <br/> </p> </td> <td colspan="3"><p> (4) Number required for dispatch</p> </td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td colspan="2"><p> <br/> </p> </td> <td><p> <br/> </p> </td> <td><p> <br/> </p> </td> <td><p> <br/> </p> </td> <td colspan="2"><p> (5) Remarks or Exceptions</p> </td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td colspan="2"><p align="left"> <br/> </p> </td> <td><p align="left"> <br/> </p> </td> <td><p align="left"> <br/> </p> </td> <td><p align="left"> <br/> </p> </td> <td colspan="2"><p align="left"> <br/> </p> </td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td><p align="left"> <b>46-20-1</b></p> </td> <td><p align="left"> <b>Electronic Flight Bag (EFB) Systems</b></p> </td> <td><p align="left"> <br/> </p> </td> <td><p align="left"> <br/> </p> </td> <td><p align="left"> <br/> </p> </td> <td colspan="2"><p align="left"> <br/> </p> </td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td><p align="left"> 46-20-1A</p> </td> <td><p align="left"> <br/> </p> </td> <td><p align="left"> C</p> </td> <td><p align="left"> -</p> </td> <td><p align="left"> 0</p> </td> <td colspan="2"><p align="left"> (M)(O) May be inoperative provided that alternate procedures are established and used where operating procedures require the use of the affected EFB.</p> </td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td><p align="left"> 46-20-1B</p> </td> <td><p align="left"> <br/> </p> </td> <td><p align="left"> C</p> </td> <td><p align="left"> -</p> </td> <td><p align="left"> 1</p> </td> <td colspan="2"><p align="left"> (O) Any in excess of one may be inoperative provided that alternate procedures are established and are used to ensure that the required back-up means are available to the crew.</p> </td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td><p align="left"> 46-20-1C</p> </td> <td><p align="left"> <br/> </p> </td> <td><p align="left"> D</p> </td> <td><p align="left"> -</p> </td> <td><p align="left"> 0</p> </td> <td colspan="2"><p align="left"> May be inoperative provided that procedures do not require the use of the affected EFB.</p> </td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td><p align="left"> 46-20-2</p> </td> <td><p align="left"> EFB Installed resources</p> </td> <td><p align="left"> <br/> </p> </td> <td><p align="left"> <br/> </p> </td> <td><p align="left"> <br/> </p> </td> <td colspan="2"><p align="left"> <br/> </p> </td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td><p align="left"> 46-20-2-1</p> </td> <td><p align="left"> Mounting Device</p> </td> <td><p align="left"> <br/> </p> </td> <td><p align="left"> <br/> </p> </td> <td><p align="left"> <br/> </p> </td> <td colspan="2"><p align="left"> <br/> </p> </td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td><p align="left"> 46-20-2-1A</p> </td> <td><p align="left"> <br/> </p> </td> <td><p align="left"> C</p> </td> <td><p align="left"> -</p> </td> <td><p align="left"> 1</p> </td> <td colspan="2"><p align="left"> (M) (O) Any in excess of one may be inoperative provided the affected EFB is secured by an alternative means. </p> </td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td><p align="left"> 46-20-2-1B</p> </td> <td><p align="left"> <br/> </p> </td> <td><p align="left"> C</p> </td> <td><p align="left"> -</p> </td> <td><p align="left"> 0</p> </td> <td colspan="2"><p align="left"> (M) (O) May be inoperative provided that:</p> </td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td><p align="left"> <br/> </p> </td> <td><p align="left"> <br/> </p> </td> <td><p align="left"> <br/> </p> </td> <td><p align="left"> <br/> </p> </td> <td><p align="left"> <br/> </p> </td> <td colspan="2"><p> (a) The associated EFB is used in accordance with the portable EFB stowage criteria, and</p> <p> (b) Alternate procedures are established and used where operating procedures require the use of the affected EFB.</p> </td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td><p align="left"> 46-20-2-1C</p> </td> <td><p align="left"> <br/> </p> </td> <td><p align="left"> D</p> </td> <td><p align="left"> -</p> </td> <td><p align="left"> 0</p> </td> <td colspan="2"><p> (M) May be inoperative provided that:</p> <p> (a) The associated EFB and hardware are properly stored or removed from the aricraft, and</p> <p> (b) The associated EFB is considered inoperative (Refer to 46-20-1C).</p> </td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td colspan="2"><p align="left"> (continued)</p> </td> <td><p align="left"> <br/> </p> </td> <td><p align="left"> <br/> </p> </td> <td><p align="left"> <br/> </p> </td> <td colspan="2"><p align="left"> <br/> </p> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <table cellpadding="7" cellspacing="0"> <colgroup> <col/> <col/> </colgroup> <colgroup> <col/> </colgroup> <colgroup> <col/> </colgroup> <colgroup> <col/> </colgroup> <colgroup> <col/> <col/> </colgroup> <tbody> <tr valign="top"> <td colspan="6"><p align="left"> <b>ATA Chapter: 46 Information Systems</b></p> </td> <td><p align="left"> <br/> </p> </td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td colspan="6"><p align="left"> <br/> </p> </td> <td><p align="left"> <br/> </p> </td> </tr> </tbody> <tbody> <tr valign="top"> <td colspan="2"><p> (1) System & Sequence Numbers</p> </td> <td colspan="5"><p> (2) Rectification Interval</p> </td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td colspan="2"><p> ITEM</p> </td> <td><p> <br/> </p> </td> <td colspan="4"><p> (3) Number installed</p> </td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td colspan="2"><p> <br/> </p> </td> <td><p> <br/> </p> </td> <td><p> <br/> </p> </td> <td colspan="3"><p> (4) Number required for dispatch</p> </td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td colspan="2"><p> <br/> </p> </td> <td><p> <br/> </p> </td> <td><p> <br/> </p> </td> <td><p> <br/> </p> </td> <td colspan="2"><p> (5) Remarks or Exceptions</p> </td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td colspan="2"><p align="left"> (continued)</p> </td> <td><p align="left"> <br/> </p> </td> <td><p align="left"> <br/> </p> </td> <td><p align="left"> <br/> </p> </td> <td colspan="2"><p align="left"> <br/> </p> </td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td><p align="left"> <br/> </p> </td> <td><p align="left"> <br/> </p> </td> <td><p align="left"> <br/> </p> </td> <td><p align="left"> <br/> </p> </td> <td><p align="left"> <br/> </p> </td> <td colspan="2"><p align="left"> <br/> </p> </td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td><p align="left"> 46-20-2-2</p> </td> <td><p align="left"> Data Connectivity</p> </td> <td><p align="left"> <br/> </p> </td> <td><p align="left"> <br/> </p> </td> <td><p align="left"> <br/> </p> </td> <td colspan="2"><p align="left"> <br/> </p> </td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td><p align="left"> 46-20-2-2A</p> </td> <td><p align="left"> <br/> </p> </td> <td><p align="left"> C</p> </td> <td><p align="left"> -</p> </td> <td><p align="left"> 1</p> </td> <td colspan="2"><p align="left"> (M) (O) Any in excess of one may be inoperative provided that an alternative means of data connectivity is used. </p> </td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td><p align="left"> 46-20-2-2B</p> </td> <td><p align="left"> <br/> </p> </td> <td><p align="left"> C</p> </td> <td><p align="left"> -</p> </td> <td><p align="left"> 0</p> </td> <td colspan="2"><p align="left"> (M) (O) May be inoperative provided that alternate procedures are established and used where operating procedures require the use of the affected EFB.</p> </td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td><p align="left"> 46-20-2-2C</p> </td> <td><p align="left"> <br/> </p> </td> <td><p align="left"> D</p> </td> <td><p align="left"> -</p> </td> <td><p align="left"> 0</p> </td> <td colspan="2"><p align="left"> May be inoperative provided that procedures do not require the use of the affected data connectivity.</p> </td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td><p align="left"> <br/> </p> </td> <td><p align="left"> <br/> </p> </td> <td><p align="left"> <br/> </p> </td> <td><p align="left"> <br/> </p> </td> <td><p align="left"> <br/> </p> </td> <td colspan="2"><p align="left"> <b>Procedures:</b></p> <p align="left"> (M) To give guidance reference for deactivation of the affected item, as appropriate, and to establish alternate means, as applicable.</p> <p align="left">(O) To provide instructions to the flight crew for alternate procedures to be used.</p> </td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td><p align="left"> 46-20-3</p> </td> <td><p align="left"> Power Connection for Portable EFB</p> </td> <td><p align="left"> <br/> </p> </td> <td><p align="left"> <br/> </p> </td> <td><p align="left"> <br/> </p> </td> <td colspan="2"><p align="left"> (M) (O) May be inoperative provided alternate procedures are established and used where operating procedures require the use of the affected EFB.</p> </td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td><p align="left"> 46-20-3A</p> </td> <td><p align="left"> <br/> </p> </td> <td><p align="left"> C</p> </td> <td><p align="left"> -</p> </td> <td><p align="left"> 1</p> </td> <td colspan="2"><p align="left"> (M) (O) Any in excess of one may be inoperative provided that an alternative power source is available and can be used for the planned duration of use of the affected EFB.</p> </td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td><p align="left"> 46-20-3B</p> </td> <td><p align="left"> <br/> </p> </td> <td><p align="left"> C</p> </td> <td><p align="left"> -</p> </td> <td><p align="left"> 0</p> </td> <td colspan="2"><p align="left"> (M) (O) May be inoperative provided that alternate procedures are established and used.</p> </td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td><p align="left"> 46-20-3C</p> </td> <td><p align="left"> <br/> </p> </td> <td><p align="left"> D</p> </td> <td><p align="left"> -</p> </td> <td><p align="left"> -</p> </td> <td colspan="2"><p align="left"> May be inoperative provided that procedures do not require the use of the affected power connection.</p> </td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td><p align="left"> <br/> </p> </td> <td><p align="left"> <br/> </p> </td> <td><p align="left"> <br/> </p> </td> <td><p align="left"> <br/> </p> </td> <td><p align="left"> <br/> </p> </td> <td colspan="2"><p align="left"> <b>Procedures:</b></p> <p align="left"> (M) To give guidance reference for deactivation of the affected item, as appropriate, and to establish alternate means, as applicable.</p> <p align="left">(O) To provide instructions to the flight crew for alternate procedures to be used.</p> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> **Additional considerations:** The purpose of entry 46-20-1 is not to require the inclusion of portable EFBs in an operator’s MEL, but it is a means of controlling any inoperative EFB equipment. Other means may also be agreed with the competent authority. Any EFB function which operates normally may be used.
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