Electronic Flight Bag
Operations Manual
(CTN Transition solution)
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TABLE OF CONTENT
1. INTRODUCTION..................................................................................................... 6
2. DESCRIPTION OF MANUAL .................................................................................. 8
3. LIST OF DEFINITIONS ........................................................................................... 9
4. EFB Operations..................................................................................................... 10
4.1. EFB Overview................................................................................................. 10
4.1.1. EFB Classes ............................................................................................ 10
4.1.2. EFB Software application types ............................................................... 11
4.2. EFB Legal Requirements................................................................................ 13
4.3. EFB Technical Description ............................................................................. 13
4.3.1. Technical Overview.................................................................................. 13
4.3.2. Legal Overview ........................................................................................ 14
4.3.3. Technical Specifications........................................................................... 15
4.3.4. Components and Lights ........................................................................... 15
4.3.5. Lights ....................................................................................................... 16
4.3.6. Buttons and switches ............................................................................... 17
4.3.7. Keys ......................................................................................................... 17
4.3.8. Display components ................................................................................. 18
4.3.9. Bottom components ................................................................................. 19
4.3.10. Front-side components........................................................................... 19
4.3.11. Rear-side components ........................................................................... 20
4.3.12. Right-side components........................................................................... 20
4.3.13. Left-side components ............................................................................. 21
4.3.14. Rotating the display................................................................................ 22
4.3.15. Docking/Undocking the computer .......................................................... 22
4.4. Handling the EFB............................................................................................ 24
4.4.1. Starting the EFB .................................................................................. 24
4.4.2. Handling the EFB Touch Screen ......................................................... 24
4.4.3. Standby-Mode ..................................................................................... 24
4.4.4. Brightness Control ............................................................................... 25
4.4.5. Volume Control .................................................................................... 25
4.4.6. Switching Off the EFB.......................................................................... 25
4.5. EFB Basics ..................................................................................................... 26
4.5.1. General Description of EFB...................................................................... 26
4.5.2. EFB Transition solution ............................................................................ 27
4.5.3. EFB Login ................................................................................................ 28
4.5.4. EFB front page ......................................................................................... 29
4.5.5. TOPAS application................................................................................... 30
4.5.6. Opening documents ................................................................................. 31
4.5.7. Application switching................................................................................ 32
4.5.8. EFB Shutdown ......................................................................................... 33
5. LIMITATIONS........................................................................................................ 34
5.1. General eFB limitations .................................................................................. 34
5.2. EFB malfunction ............................................................................................. 34
5.3. Stowage.......................................................................................................... 34
5.4. TOPAS limitations........................................................................................... 34
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6. Crew resource management ................................................................................. 35
7. EFB PROCEDURES ............................................................................................. 36
7.1 Procedure prior the flight ................................................................................. 36
7.2 Procedure during the flight............................................................................... 36
7.3 Procedure after the flight ................................................................................. 36
7.4. Use of Spare EFBs ......................................................................................... 36
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1. INTRODUCTION
Electronic Flight Bag (EFB) is an electronic information management device that
helps flight crews perform flight management tasks more easily and efficiently with
less paper. It is a general purpose computing platform intended to reduce, or
replace, paper-based reference material often found in the Pilot's carry-on Flight
Bag, including the Aircraft Operating Manual, Flight Crew Operating Manual, and
Navigational Charts (including moving map for air and ground operations). In
addition, the EFB can host purpose-built software applications to automate other
functions normally conducted by hand, such as performance take-off calculations.
The EFB gets its name from the traditional pilot's Flight Bag, which is typically a
heavy documents bag that pilots carry to the cockpit. The Electronic Flight Bag is the
replacement of those documents in a digital format. EFB weights are typically 1-5
pounds, about the same as a laptop computer, and a fraction of the weight and
volume of the paper publications. There are numerous benefits for using an EFB but
specific benefits vary depending on the size of the operation, type of applications
used, the existing content management and distribution system, the type of
applications deployed. Some common benefits include: weight savings by replacing
the traditional flight bag, reduced medical claims from handling traditional flight bags,
reduced cost, and increased efficiency by reducing or eliminating paper processes
etc. There are also claims of increased safety and reducing pilot workload.
The earliest EFB precursors came from individual pilots in the early 1990s who used
their personal laptops and common software (such as Spreadsheets and Word
Processing applications) to perform such functions as weight & balance calculations
and filling out operational forms. One of the earliest and broadest EFB
implementations was in 1991 when FedEx deployed their Airport Performance
Laptop Computer to carry out aircraft performance calculations on the aircraft (this
was a commercial off-the-shelf computer and was considered portable). In addition,
FedEx also began deploying Pilot Access Terminals on their airplane in the mid
1990's. These later devices were common laptops that used a certified docking
station on the airplanes (to connect to power and data interfaces). In 1996, Aero
Lloyd - a German carrier - introduced two laptops to compute the performance and
access the documentation. The system called FMD (Flight Management Desktop)
permits Aero Lloyd to remove all the documentation and RTOW in paper from the
cockpit with the Luftfahrt-Bundesamt (German Civil Aviation Authority) agreement.
Other companies, including Southwest followed with "carry-on" performance
computers, but they remained on the airplane as a practical matter. JetBlue took a
different approach by converting all of its operations documents to electronic format
and distributing them over a network to laptop computers that were issued to pilots
(versus to the airplane). In 2006 MyTravel (a UK charter operation now merged with
Thomas Cook airline) became the first to deploy an electronic tech log using GPRS
communication, replacing the paper process. Thomas Cook has several years of
successful operational experience of an EFB focussed on its UK fleet.
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As personal computing technology became more compact and powerful, with
extensive storage capabilities, these devices became capable of storing all the
aeronautical charts for the entire world on a single three-pound (1.4 kg) upped
computer, compared to the 80 lb. (36 kg) of paper normally required for worldwide
paper charts. New technologies such as real-time satellite weather and integration
with GPS have further expanded the capabilities of Electronic Flight Bags. However,
for large commercial airlines, the primary problem with EFB systems is not the
hardware on the aircraft, but the means to reliably and efficiently distribute content
updates to the airplane.
While the adoption rate of the Electronic Flight Bag technology has been arguably
slow among large scheduled air carriers, corporate operators have been rapidly
deploying EFBs since 1999 due to reduced regulatory burden and easier cost
justification.
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2. DESCRIPTION OF MANUAL
Electronic Flight Bag (EFB) Operations Manual describes ground and in-flight
processes and procedures with EFB in use.
The list of definitions in chapter 3. is used to describe abbreviations used in this
manual. Chapter 4. covers EFB operations with general overview of EFB classes
and types, eFB legal requirements and technical descriptions, eFB navigation and
application descriptions.
Chapter 5. covers limitations with operations of eFB in Croatia Airlines while chapter
6. describes Crew Resource Management issues relevant for eFB usage.
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3. LIST OF DEFINITIONS
Name
EFB
COTS
PED
VPN
OS
CPU
RAM
HDD
LAN
WAN
USB
TOPAS
Description
Electronic Flight Bag
Commercial of the Shelf – hardware available on
market
Portable Electronic Device
Virtual Private Network
Operating system
Central Processing Unit or Processor – portion of
computer system and is the primary element
carrying out computer’s functions
Random Access Memory (form of computer data
storage)
Hard Disk Drive
Local Area Network
Wide Area Network
Universal Serial Bus communication specification
– in this document USB means external data
storage device that uses USB port to connect to
eFB
Take-off Performance Analysis
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4. EFB OPERATIONS
This chapter covers bacis EFB operations in Croatia Airlines with specific legal and
technical requirements.
4.1. EFB Overview
4.1.1. EFB Classes
Generally, EFBs are divided into three classes (Class 1, 2 and 3 resp.).
4.1.1.1. Class 1
Main features of Class 1 EFB system:
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COTS (Commercial-Off-The-Shelf) based
computer systems used for aircraft operations
Portable
Use own batteries, or connect to aircraft power
through a certified power source
Not attached to aircraft mounting device
Considered as a controlled PED (Portable
Electronic Device)
Normally without aircraft data connectivity except
under specific condition (TGL 36, section 6)
Implementation of Class 1 EFB does not require Airworthiness approval.
Operational approval is required only!
4.1.1.2. Class 2
Main features of Class 2 EFB system:
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COTS (Commercial-Off-The-Shelf) based
computer systems used for aircraft operations
Portable,
Connect to aircraft power through a certified power
source,
Connected to an aircraft mounting device during
normal operations,
considered as a controlled PED,
Connectivity to Avionics is possible
Implementation of Class 2 EFB system requires Airworthiness approval.
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4.1.1.3. Class 3
Class 3 eFB systems are installed equipment
requiring an airworthiness approval.
This approval should cover the integrity of the eFB
hardware installation (e.g. server, display, keyboard,
power, switching), including hardware and software
qualification.
4.1.2. EFB Software application types
Generally, EFB applications are divided into three types (Type A, B and C resp.).
Type A
Type A software applications include pre-composed, fixed presentations of data
currently presented in paper format.
Type A software applications:
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may be hosted on any of the hardware classes,
require OPERATIONAL APPROVAL,
DO NOT REQIURE AN AIRWORTHINESS APPROVAL,
Examples include: Flight Operations Manuals (FOM), Company Standard
Operating Procedures (SOP), fault reporting applications, etc.
Type B
Type B software applications include dynamic, interactive applications that can
manipulate data and presentation.
Type B software applications:
ƒ may be hosted on any of the hardware classes,
ƒ require OPERATIONAL APPROVAL, CCAA
ƒ DO NOT REQUIRE AIRWORTHINESS APPROVAL,
ƒ Examples include: performance calculations (such as takeoff, en route,
and landing), weight and balance calculations, weather and
aeronautical data, etc.
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Type C
The EASA policy is that any software application not falling within the scope of Type
A or Type B should undergo a full airworthiness approval.
This is consistent with the FAA policy for type C software applications under
Advisory Circular, but eliminates the confusion of what is type C eFB and what is
normal aircraft function. This has been a particular issue with Class 3 hardware
platforms where other non-eFB functions may be hosted requiring separate
airworthiness approval.
Non Type A & B software applications:
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any application displaying information which may be directly used by
the flight crew
to control aircraft attitude, speed, altitude... ( PFD type of display ),
display information to control aircraft trajectory
until now AMM, must run on Class 3 eFB systems
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4.2. EFB Legal Requirements
JAA TGL 36
JAA TGL 29
RTCA DO-160
UL 1642
Approval of Electronic Flight Bags
Guidance concerning the use of portable electronic devices on
board aircraft
Environmental Conditions and Test Procedures for Airborne
Equipment (eq. EUROCAE/ED-14E)
Underwriters Laboratory Inc (UL) Standard for Safety for Lithium
Batteries
4.3. EFB Technical Description
4.3.1. Technical Overview
EFB is consisted of closed & windows closed partition. Closed partion is used till 01th
of April and then after on it will be unable to login and use this partition. It is
configured and locked in order to assure integrity, information security and
consistency of EFB data. This partition will be active and working partition till
01.04.2014. After 01th of April working environment will be Windows closed partition.
Windows closed partion is intended for transition period while new Flightman EFB
solution is in process of implementation.
Windows closed and Closed partition can be selected during boot process on so
called Dual boot window. Users choose which partition to start. After 01th of April
2014 current closed partition will not be used in operation.
Operating system installed on Windows closed partion is Windows 7 Professional.
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4.3.2. Legal Overview
Responsible person takes over the EFB computer installed with Windows closed and
closed partition.
Responsible person in charge shall manage IT equipment with care and in case of
damage or loss of equipment, responsible person is liable for damages to the full
amount of damage or loss. It is forbidden to give possession of the equipment in
charge to any third party.
Any unauthorized hardware change on device is strictly prohibited in accordance
with the terms and conditions prescribed by the manufacturer warranty. In case of
damage caused by hardware modifications, person in charge is solely responsible.
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4.3.3. Technical Specifications
Device:
OS
CPU
RAM
HDD
WLAN
Display
Battery
Weight
Warranty
Certificates
Hewlett Packard EliteBook 2730p/2760p
Windows XP Tablet Edition
Intel Core 2 Duo LV Processor SL9400
2 Gb DDR2 SDRAM
120 GB/ 420GB
802.11a/b/g/n
12.1” WXGA anti-glare 1280x800
Li-Ion, 6:15h
1.7 Kg
3 years
RTCA DO-160
UL1642
MIL-STD810F
4.3.4. Components and Lights
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Touchpad light (if disabled by FN+F5, amber light is switched on)
Touchpad control
Pointing stick
FN key
Left pointing stick button
Touchpad
Left Touchpad button
Right Touchpad button
Touchpad scroll zone
Right pointing stick button
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4.3.5. Lights
1. POWER
(On/on, Blinking/Standby, Off/Off-Hyb)
2. BATTERY LIGHT
Amber – charging, Turquoise – close to full capacity,
Blinking amber – low battery level,
Rapid blinking - critical battery level,
Off – when plugged into AC and battery fully charged, if not connected to AC
stays off until low battery level
3. DRIVE LIGHT
Blinking turquoise – HD is being accessed
Amber – HP 3D Drive Guard temporarily parked internal hard drive
4. Caps lock light
5. Touchpad light
6. Volume mute light
Turquoise – ON
Amber – Mute
7. Volume down light
Volume scroll zone is used to decrease speaker volume
8. Volume up light
Volume scroll zone is used to decrease speaker volume
9. Num lock light
Numeric keyboard is enabled
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4.3.6. Buttons and switches
1. Internal Display switch
Turns off the display if the display is closed while the power is on
2. Presentation button
Starts the presentation features
3. Volume mute button
Mutes and restores speaker sound
4. Volume scroll zone
Adjust speaker volume
Slide finger across or press-and-hold left/right end of the volume scroll zone
4.3.7. Keys
1. ESC key
Display sys info when pressed in combination with the FN key
2. FN key
Executes frequently used system functions
3. Windows logo key
Display the Windows Start menu
4. Windows application key
Display a shortcut menu for items beneath the pointer
5. Embedded numeric keypad keys
Can be used as ext. numeric keypad
6. Function keys
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4.3.8. Display components
1. Webcam light (n/a)
2. Webcam (n/a)
3. Keyboard light
Illuminates keyboard in low light conditions when keyboard light button is
pressed
4. Keyboard light button
Opens and turns keyboard light
5. HP fingerprint sensor (disabled)
6. Internal microphones
7. Ambient light sensor (disabled)
8. Convertible hinge
Convert from notebook to tablet mode
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4.3.9. Bottom components
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Hard drive bay (3D Drive Guard)
Vents
Speaker
Battery bay
Charge level indicator (approx.)
Accessory battery connector door – slides open to expose connector
Accessory battery connector – connects an optional accessory battery
Battery release latch
Docking connector
4.3.10. Front-side components
1. Power switch
Used to turn computer on, turn off or to exit Standby or hibernation mode If
the computer has stopped responding and Windows shutdown procedures
are ineffective, slide the switch to the right and hold for at least 5 seconds to
turn off the computer
2. Business Card slot (n/a - web cam model only)
3. Display release latch - Opens the computer
4. Keyboard light button
5. External WWAN antenna button – opens the external WWAN antenna
6. Bluetooth compartment (contains optional Bluetooth device)
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4.3.11. Rear-side components
1. Jog dial
In tablet mode, functions as the enter key and up and down arrow on standard
keyboard
2. ESC button – escape or exit out of an application (in tablet mode)
3. Rotate button – switches the image between landscape and portrait
4. CTRL+ALT+DEL button (with pen)
5. RJ-11 jack – connects modem cable
6. RJ-45 jack – connects network cable
7. External monitor port - connects external VGA monitor or projector
8. Power connector – connects AC adapter
4.3.12. Right-side components
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Fingerprint sensor
1394 port – connects an optional IEEE 1394 device such as a camcorder
Audio-out jack – connects optional speakers, headphones etc.
Audio-in jack – connects an optional microphone
SD card reader – supports Secure Digital (SD) or Multimedia Card (MMC)
USB port – connects an optional USB device
Security Cable slot – Attaches an optional security cable to the computer
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4.3.13. Left-side components
1. Pen holder
2. Vent
The computer fan starts up automatically to cool internal components and
prevent overheating. It is normal for the internal fan to cycle on and off during
routine operation!
3. Express Card slot – supports optional Express Cards
4. Wireless light – WLAN or/and Bluetooth device is on
Turquoise – ON, Amber - OFF
5. Wireless switch – turns wireless on or off but does not a wireless connection
6. Info button - disabled
7. Powered USB port – Provides power to a USB device
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4.3.14. Rotating the display
Tablet mode
Notebook mode
4.3.15. Docking/Undocking the computer
To dock the computer:
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Align the docking connector and docking posts on the expansion base with
the docking connector and receptors on the bottom of the computer. Lower
the computer onto the expansion base until it clicks into place.
The connection light turns on.
Warning:
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Do not try to lock tablet on docking station! It can be unlocked with special key only!
In case of accidental locking contact Operations Control Center!
To undock the computer:
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Pull the connection latch outward (1) to release the computer.
Lift up the computer (2).
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4.4. Handling the EFB
4.4.1. Starting the EFB
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To start the power supply for the EFB, move the power button to the right. It
will move back automatically.
The display stays black for several seconds until you see a reaction.
Dual Boot menu appears with following selection
EFB PU
Open System (Windows 7) – CTN Transition partition
Recovery
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Pilot will select Open System (Windows 7) transition partition
After finishing start-up process, logging screen appears where user enter
login credentials after which EFB client is loaded and first application can be
started.
4.4.2. Handling the EFB Touch Screen
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It is recommended to look at the EFB screen in a 90° degree. In a lateral view
contrast and readability may be a bit worse, but still usable.
You can use the touch screen with the stylus on 2730p model and touch
screen with stylus and finger on 2760p model.
For a double click, click twice with stylus or finger.
To scroll a text you can use the scroll bars in the margin on the right hand
side of the text pages. You can also tip somewhere in the text and move it
with the stylus
4.4.3. Standby-Mode
The EFB switches to standby mode if:
it is inactive for 15 minutes
the shortcut key Fn+F3 is pressed
the notebook display is closed (facing screen down)
The EFB is in standby mode when the power lamp lights up turquoise
in regular intervals.
4 Through moving the power button to the right the EFB is switched on
again. Recovery from STBY approx. 5 seconds.
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4.4.4. Brightness Control
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In the Windows closed and closed partition use shortcut keys Fn+F9
and Fn+F10.
In the open partition a control bar displays the current display
brightness.
4.4.5. Volume Control
Windows closed Partition
ƒ In this partition volume control is disabled.
4.4.6. Switching Off the EFB
To switch off the system you have two possibilities. The EFB client and the operating
system are shut down smoothly in both cases.
ƒ Move the power button to the right and release it again.
ƒ You can also use the installed software to switch off the system
ƒ Open the options page by clicking the according button on the top of
the main menu.
ƒ Click the power button in upper left corner and select “Shut down” in
menu option.
ƒ Confirm your decision by clicking “Ok” in dialog
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4.5. EFB Basics
4.5.1. General Description of EFB
This transition solution will host only aircraft type manuals, company operating
manuals and Lido/TOPAS for take off calculation purpose. All neccery documents
neeed for flight will be printed and used in paper form ref OM-a 08.09
After power on the device user shall choose:
• Open System (Windows 7)
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4.5.2. EFB Transition solution
• Click on „user“ profile
• „Administrator“ profile is used for updated of documentation and TOPAS
database. It is used by IT Administrators only
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4.5.3. EFB Login
• User shall enter valid password which will be provided to the pilots before
training
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4.5.4. EFB front page
• After success login screen with Lido/TOPAS and valid documentation will
appear.
• Using double click pilot can open any application like in ordinary Windows
environment.
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4.5.5. TOPAS application
• TOPAS application will start with double click
• TOPAS usage is detailed explained in relevant OM-B for A32F and AOM for
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4.5.6. Opening documents
• User can select proper type of documents by clicking folder icon on front
screen
• After screen is opened user can click on relevant document and open it in
standard PDF viewer with all its features like zoom, search, bookmarks
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4.5.7. Application switching
To switch between application there are two options:
1. Use Alt+TAB
Press and hold Alt key and simultaneously press TAB key and switch between
applications.
2. Drag mouse on bottom portion of the screen
When mouse is dragged on the bottom of the screen taskbar will automatically
appear where user can choose application which is already opened.
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4.5.8. EFB Shutdown
• Drag mouse to the bottom of the screen to open taskbar
• Click on Windows Icon and then select “Shut down”
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5. LIMITATIONS
5.1. General eFB limitations
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Batteries must be checked charged before starting duty
At home base eFB must be UP-TO-DATE before starting duty. IT department
will be in charge for updating EFBs with new documentation and new TOPAS
database. After release of new document or TOPAS database which is
needed to be updated on EFB such new version will be delivered to IT
department via USB stick or email. Responsible person for Documentation
and TOPAS database will provide new versions at least three days in
advance on USB stick or send them via email. IT will be responsible to track
and update EFBs. IT will develop procedure how to track updates on each
pilot EFB.
Pilots will be noticed on each incoming update via email or Company NOTAM
eFB hardware is property of Croatia Airlines and must be treated with care.
5.2. EFB malfunction
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Contact Operation Centre
eFB will be replaced with spare one
Batteries of spare and original one must be changed
5.3. Stowage
eFB must be stowed during takeoff and landing. Proper place for stowing eFB is pilot
case. eFB must be stowed in standby mode.
5.4. TOPAS limitations
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In order to perform second calculation on the same eFB. Tail sign of the
aircraft must be cleared and re-entered.
In case that the output of TOPAS screen is blank, with TOW inserted, and
there is no warning message, new calculation should be done by clearing and
re-entering tail sign of the aircraft.
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6. CREW RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Use of EFB (Tablet PC) in the cockpit requires close attention to crew coordination,
and demands that flight crews brief each other when the Tablet PC is in use, and
especially when the device is shared among crewmembers.
A positive exchange of flight controls is necessary when PF desires to look at the
screen after the PNF retrieves information.
To minimize the potential adverse effects of handling a tablet PC during flight,
crewmembers are required to practice retrieving, powering up, using, exchanging
and storing the Tablet PC while at their duty stations, with the aircraft on ground.
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7. EFB PROCEDURES
7.1 Procedure prior the flight
Short description of procedures which pilot must follow prior flight:
• Log-in to the Crew Portal using domain credentials (Company email account)
• Check-IN
• Start LIDO for flight briefing
o Login with Username: lido
Password: ctnlido
o Print flight packages
7.2 Procedure during the flight
During cockpit preparation eFB is used to calculate TakeOff Performance Data.
The procedure is stated in respective manual:
A320 – OM-B 0.3 chapter 2.1.20 page13
Q400 – VOL-1 chapter 2. section 2.1.1 page 10
eFB is to be used during non critical phases of flight and must be STOWED for take
off and landing. Proper place for stowing eFB is pilot case, and it must be stowed in
standby mode.
7.3 Procedure after the flight
• Log-in to the Crew Portal using domain credentials (Company email account)
• Home -> Browser - >Check-OUT
7.4. Use of Spare EFBs
In case of EFB malfunction during check-in process, spare device located in
Operations Control Centre shall be used instead of fault device.
Weekly maintenance and check procedure is done by IT department according to
RU-ITM-003.
Operations Control will immediately notify IT department (using HelpDesk telephone
ext. 1001 or email: itsupport@croatiaairlines.hr) in order to start with repair
procedure as soon as possible.
When personalized device is ready again, IT department will notify pilot and agree
upon swapping devices.