EFB Questions Flashcards

1
Q

What EFB requirements are there when you show for a flight duty period?

A

EFB in good working order.
Battery at least 80% and in good working order.
If battery discharges from 100-50% in less than 2 hours, it must be replaced.

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2
Q

How long is a Loaner EFB issued?

A

2 weeks.

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3
Q

What fuel burn do we use to correlate sufficient battery available and the FOB?

A

ERJ = 4200 Lbs per hour.

i.e. if FOB or release fuel is 12500 lbs, then we need approximately 3 hours of battery power available to be legal to fly the leg.

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4
Q

What do you do if a EFB securing device is missing or broken?

A

May be replaced by contacting local Skywest MX.

Not an aircraft component so must not be written up in the can.

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5
Q

Can we dispatch with only one EFB securing device?

A

Yes.
PF will use the remaining securing device.
PM will store their device during critical phases.
PM may use their device in non-critical phases.
PM shall have printed copies of all pertinent charts.

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6
Q

Can we dispatch with only ONE operable EFB?

A
  • Must be reported to EFB help desk.
  • Authorization from the MOD.
  • Pilot without EFB will contain the pertinent paper charts.
  • PIC determines PF/PM.
  • Do not use the damaged EFB block-out to block-in.
  • Follow directions on SWOL to obtain replacement.
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7
Q

What if ONE EFB breaks during flight?

A
  • Both pilots obtain charting info from the operable EFB.

- PIC will determine PF/PM

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8
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What if BOTH EFBs break during flight?

A
  • Diversion not required.
  • Notify dispatch to determine a safe course of action.
  • Consider Wx, Fuel, Destination.
  • Flight may continue if dispatch and PIC agree.
  • If IMC approach required, consider declaring and emergency.
  • Request charting info from dispatch or ATC if needed quick.
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