Aviation Electronic Flight Bags (EFBs) Classification

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What is the primary difference between Class 2 EFBs and Class 3 EFBs?

Class 3 EFBs require airworthiness approval, while Class 2 EFBs do not

Class 3 EFBs are PEDs, while Class 2 EFBs are not

Class 3 EFBs can be used for moving-map software, while Class 2 EFBs cannot

Class 3 EFBs are installed systems, while Class 2 EFBs are portable (correct)

What is a feature of the Display Unit (DU) of a Class 3 EFB system?

A Cabin Surveillance Camera

A GPS receiver

A built-in printer

A touchscreen interface (correct)

What is the purpose of the Cursor Control Device (CCD) in a Class 3 EFB system?

To interact with the electronic logbook

To control the aircraft's navigation system

To control the aircraft's surveillance cameras

To input data into the EFB system (correct)

What type of display is used in the Display Unit (DU) of a Class 3 EFB system?

ActiveMatrix Liquid Crystal Display (AMLCD) Signup and view all the answers

What is a benefit of using a Class 3 EFB system?

Enhancing the quality of information available to the crew Signup and view all the answers

What is a feature of the Electronics Unit (EU) of a Class 3 EFB system?

It is responsible for processing data and graphics Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the CIDS Director?

To control and display cabin functions for passengers and crew Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the crosstalk bus in the CIDS system?

To check the results of the two directors and ensure correctness Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the Onboard Replacement Module (OBRM)?

To store software for the current cabin layout and equipment properties Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of having two identical CIDS Directors?

To provide redundancy to the system Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the Data links in the CIDS system?

To interface with other system components Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the decoder/encoder units in the CIDS system?

To decode and encode cabin functions Signup and view all the answers

How are calls from the cockpit initiated?

From the CALLS panel Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the service interphone system?

For communication during maintenance activities Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the DIRs and DEUs in the communication system?

To convert analogue to digital and digital to analogue Signup and view all the answers

How does the emergency call or cockpit call affect communications between cabin stations?

It overrides all communications Signup and view all the answers

What is required for the service interphone system to be available?

Landing gear down and locked Signup and view all the answers

Where are the service interphone jacks located?

In the major service areas Signup and view all the answers

What is a key benefit of the CIDS design?

It reduces the need for complex and time-expensive hardware changes. Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the access code in the CIDS cabin layout selection function?

To restrict access to authorized personnel. Signup and view all the answers

How can the configuration of cabin zones be changed?

Through a dedicated programming page on the FAP. Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of Field Loadable Software (FLS)?

To reconfigure the CIDS system. Signup and view all the answers

Where can the Field Loadable Software (FLS) be loaded?

In both the OBRM of DIRs and the CAM on the FAP using flash memory cards. Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Built-In Test Equipment (BITE) circuitry?

To detect faults in the connected systems. Signup and view all the answers

What information is provided to passengers via display units mounted on cabin overhead panels or seat mounted?

Real-time video and audio details of the countries along the flight path Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of the PVIS Processor Unit (Digital Interface Unit or DIU)?

To calculate flight parameters and provide information to passengers Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the data bus interfaces of the PVIS Processor Unit?

To receive data from other systems to calculate flight parameters Signup and view all the answers

What does the PVIS Processor Unit calculate?

The global position, altitude, distance to destination, and outside air temperature Signup and view all the answers

What is the Passenger Information Network installed for?

To provide additional cabin control and monitoring functions to the cabin crew Signup and view all the answers

What data is provided to the PVIS Processor Unit from the Flight Management Guidance and Envelope Computer?

Flight management data Signup and view all the answers