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Results for Document Number: 120-76

120-76E - Authorization for Use of Electronic Flight Bags

Status
Active
Date issued
2024-06-12
Office of Primary Responsibility
AFS-400
Description

This Flight Standards Service (FS) AC contains guidance on the operational use of Electronic Flight Bags (EFB). It is intended for all operators conducting flight operations under Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) part 91 subpart K (part 91K), 121, 125, or 135 who want to replace required paper information or utilize other select applications as part of EFB functionality. This AC sets forth an acceptable means, but not the only means, to obtain Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) authorization for the operational use of EFBs utilizing either portable devices or installed equipment evaluated by the operator as their means to display aeronautical information with an equivalent level of accessibility, usability, and reliability to the means they replace. This AC will assist operators in starting and managing the required elements of an EFB program as a means to support their authorization for use. The contents of this document do not have the force and effect of law and are not meant to bind the public in any way, and the document is intended only to provide information to the public regarding existing requirements under the law or agency policies.

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120-76D Authorization for Use of Electronic Flight Bags

This Flight Standards Service AC contains guidance on the operational use of Electronic Flight Bags (EFB). It is intended for all operators conducting flight operations under Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) part 91 subpart K (part 91K), 121, 125, or 135 who want to replace required paper information or utilize other select applications as part of EFB functionality. This AC sets forth an acceptable means, but not the only means, to obtain Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) authorization for the operational use of EFBs utilizing both portable devices or installed equipment evaluated by the operator as their means to display operating information with an equivalent level of accessibility, usability, and reliability to the means they replace. This AC will assist operators in starting and managing the required elements of an EFB program as a means to support their authorization for use. In this AC, “installed equipment” indicates equipment or EFB components, which are installation approved under aircraft type design. For guidance on the installation of EFB components, refer to AC 20-173, Installation of Electronic Flight Bag Components.

 2017-10-27

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120-76D - Authorization for Use of Electronic Flight Bags (Cancelled)

Date cancelled
2024-06-12
Cancelled by
120-76E
Cancellation notes
Cancel
Date issued
2017-10-27
Office of Primary Responsibility
AFS-400
Description

This Flight Standards Service AC contains guidance on the operational use of Electronic Flight Bags (EFB). It is intended for all operators conducting flight operations under Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) part 91 subpart K (part 91K), 121, 125, or 135 who want to replace required paper information or utilize other select applications as part of EFB functionality. This AC sets forth an acceptable means, but not the only means, to obtain Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) authorization for the operational use of EFBs utilizing both portable devices or installed equipment evaluated by the operator as their means to display operating information with an equivalent level of accessibility, usability, and reliability to the means they replace. This AC will assist operators in starting and managing the required elements of an EFB program as a means to support their authorization for use. In this AC, “installed equipment” indicates equipment or EFB components, which are installation approved under aircraft type design. For guidance on the installation of EFB components, refer to AC 20-173, Installation of Electronic Flight Bag Components.

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120-76C - Guidelines for the Certification, Airworthiness, and Operational Use of Electronic Flight Bags (Cancelled)

Date cancelled
2017-10-27
Cancellation notes
AC 120-76D
Date issued
2014-05-09
Office of Primary Responsibility
AFS-400
Description

This joint Flight Standards Service (AFS) and Aircraft Certification Service (AIR) advisory circular (AC) contains guidance on the operational use of Electronic Flight Bags (EFBs). It is intended for all operators conducting flight operations under Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) part 121, 125, 135, or 91 subpart F (part 91F) and part 91 subpart K (part 91K) who want to replace required paper information or utilize other select functions of an EFB. This AC sets forth an acceptable means, but not the only means, to obtain Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) authorization for the operational use of EFBs. Part 91 operators can find additional EFB information in the current edition of AC 91-78, Use of Class 1 or Class 2 Electronic Flight Bag (EFB). For guidance on the installation of EFB components, refer to the current edition of AC 20-173, Installation of Electronic Flight Bag Components.

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120-76B - Guidelines for the Certification, Airworthiness, and Operational Use of Electronic Flight Bags (Cancelled)

Date cancelled
2014-05-09
Cancellation notes
AC 120-76C
Date issued
2012-06-01
Office of Primary Responsibility
AFS-400
Description

This joint Flight Standards Service (AFS) and Aircraft Certification Service (AIR) advisory circular (AC) contains guidance on the operational use of Electronic Flight Bags (EFB). It is intended for all operators conducting flight operations under Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) part 121, 125, 135, or 91 subpart F (part 91F) and part 91 subpart K (part 91K) who want to replace required paper information with an EFB. This AC sets forth an acceptable means, but not the only means, to obtain Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)authorization for the operational use of EFBs. Part 91 operators can find additional EFB information in the current edition of AC 91-78, Use of Class 1 or Class 2 Electronic Flight Bag (EFB). For guidance on the installation of EFB components, refer to the current edition of AC 20-173, Installation of Electronic Flight Bag Components.

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120-76A - Guidelines for the Certification, Airworthiness, and Operational Approval of Electronic Flight Bag Computing Devices (Cancelled)

Date cancelled
2012-06-01
Cancellation notes
AC 120-76B
Date issued
2003-03-17
Office of Primary Responsibility
AFS-400
Description

This joint Flight Standards and Aircraft Certification Service AC provides an acceptable method of compliance for the certification, airworthiness, and operational approval of both portable and installed electronic flight bag (EFB) aircraft computing devices.

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Cancels
Number Title Date
120-76 Guidelines for the Certification, Airworthiness, and Operational Approval of Electronic Flight Bag Computing Devices 2002-07-09

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120-76 - Guidelines for the Certification, Airworthiness, and Operational Approval of Electronic Flight Bag Computing Devices (Cancelled)

Date cancelled
2003-03-17
Cancelled by
120-76A
Date issued
2002-07-09
Office of Primary Responsibility
AFS-400
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