Citation
(2004), "Boeing receives FAA approval for Jeppesen EFB on 777", Aircraft Engineering and Aerospace Technology, Vol. 76 No. 2. https://doi.org/10.1108/aeat.2004.12776bab.027
Publisher
:Emerald Group Publishing Limited
Copyright © 2004, Emerald Group Publishing Limited
Boeing receives FAA approval for Jeppesen EFB on 777
Boeing receives FAA approval for Jeppesen EFB on 777
The US Federal Aviation Administration has approved new Boeing flight deck technology that will lower the pilot workload and reduce flight delays by giving the pilots better access to critical information.
The FAA action allows Boeing to install the Class 3 version of the Jeppesen Electronic Flight Bag (EFB) on the Boeing 777. This is the first time a fully integrated Class 3 EFB has been approved for commercial service. In addition, the European Joint Airworthiness Authorities (JAA) have agreed to accept the FAA authorization as a certification for the nations under its purview.
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines took delivery of the first 777, equipped with a Class 3 certified EFB. All ten of the 777-200ERs KLM ordered will have EFB on board.
The EFB transforms into digital format all the printed material that the pilots used to fly, including navigational charts, flight manuals and logbooks. It also offers the following.
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An airport moving map feature that precisely displays the airplane's position on an airport tarmac.
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A performance calculator that allows the pilot to instantly calculate ideal speeds and engine settings, considering any weather, runway, and payload. Such instant calculations could help KLM to carry as much as 9,000 kg (20,000 lb) extra on a flight. A similar function to support landing calculations also is included.
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A viewer for cabin surveillance systems that helps to meet new and anticipated regulatory requirements. The first unit with cabin surveillance will be delivered in March 2004; units delivered earlier will be retrofitted.
Boeing's Crew Information Services integrated, certified and installed the EFB systems, using Jeppesen software and Astronautics Corp. of America hardware.
The FAA certification represents the agency's first ever approval under Advisory Circular 120-76A of a fully integrated, Class 3 EFB for commercial service.