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The main difference between the common PEDs EFB and the integrated avionics EFB is:

  • A
    The PEDs are dangerous during some phases of the flight (cruise) while the integrated avionics suite is a more harmonised and safe solution.
  • B
    The PEDs are not certified as a part of the aircraft, do not have a part number, and are not maintained by certified aircraft maintenance personnel.
  • C
    The integrated avionics suite can be removed from the aircraft whereas the PEDs cannot.
  • D
    Installing a PED in an aircraft is a difficult and complex task.

Refer to figures.
Electronic flight bag (EFB) is an electronic information system, comprised of equipment and applications for flight crew, which allows for the storing, updating, displaying and processing of EFB functions to support flight operations or duties. There are two possibilities for the hardware of EFB systems:

  • Portable, and
  • Installed.

EFB devices, in the most basic version, can be off-the-shelf equipment, such as laptops or tablets. More sophisticated EFBs are an integral part of the aircraft structure which are certified by the appropriate authority.

PEDs stands for portable electronic devices and it is typically a tablet. Such piece of information in not certified, i.e. is not part of the aircraft, does not have a part number and is not maintained by certified aircraft maintenance personnel.

NOTE:
The LH figure depicts an integrated EFB. The RH one a PED.

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