CAT Operators
In accordance with CAT.GEN.MPA.141, the use of an Electronic Flight Bag (EFB) on aircraft involved in CAT operations requires prior approval from the CAA. Operators should submit a request to apply@caa.co.uk who will forward the request to the appropriate Flight Operations Inspector (FOI). Operators will be required to complete and sign the EFB compliance checklist (SRG1849) and submit this to their FOI along with their EFB Policy and Procedures Manual, a risk assessment for EFB use, and any other supporting documentation. Details of the various requirements are listed in EU Reg 965/2012, Annex V (Part SPA), Subpart M, but use of the SRG1849 will guide operators to the appropriate sections, and ensure that all requirements have been met.
The FOI will review the submitted documents and, if accepted, will authorise the commencement of an Operational Evaluation Test. During the Operational Evaluation Test, the operator must achieve a statistically viable level of feedback reports (both negative and nil reports), and address any issues raised during the test. On the successful completion of the test the operator must submit its Final Operational Report; once this is accepted by the FOI the approval to conduct EFB operations will be added to the operator's Operations Specification document.
This approval process must be repeated for any change EFB hardware or hardware operating system, or the introduction of any new Type B application.
NCC and SPO Operator
Although CAA approval for the use of EFB for NCC operations is not required, NCC operators are required to comply with the requirements of NCC.GEN.131 - Use of Electronic Flight Bags.
Completion of the appropriate section of SRG1849 will ensure that operators have met these requirements.
NCO Operator
CAA approval is not required for the use of EFB in NCO operations; however, operators are required to comply with the requirements of NCO.GEN.125 and its associated AMC material.