DOC AIRBUS | AMM A320FELECTRONIC FLIGHT BAG (EFB) - DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
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1. General
The Electronic Flight Bag (EFB) allows the airline to have an Autonomous Mobile Device (AMD) for flight operations with a cockpit integrated display.
There is one EFB dedicated to the Captain (CAPT) and another one to the First Officer (F/O). The two EFBs can fully operate both on ground and in the air.
** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL The Electronic Flight Bag (EFB) allows the airline to have an Autonomous Mobile Device (AMD) for flight operations with a cockpit integrated display.
There is one EFB dedicated to the Captain (CAPT) and another one to the First Officer (F/O). The two EFBs can fully operate both on ground and in the air.
2. Component Location
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Component Location - Docking Station-EFB Laptop| FIN | FUNCTIONAL DESIGNATION | PANEL | ZONE | ACCESS DOOR | ATA REF |
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| 39TA1 | DOCKING STATION-EFB LAPTOP | 120 VU | 212 | 46-26-34 | |
| 39TA2 | DOCKING STATION-EFB LAPTOP | 120 VU | 212 | 46-26-34 | |
| 40TA1 | DU-EFB | 120 VU | 211 | 46-26-22 | |
| 40TA2 | DU-EFB | 120 VU | 212 | 46-26-22 | |
| 40TM1 | MOUNTING BRACKET-EFB DU | N/A VU | 211 | 46-26-22 | |
| 40TM2 | MOUNTING BRACKET-EFB DU | N/A VU | 212 | 46-26-22 | |
3. System Description
A. System Philosophy
The EFB allows each pilot to process a variety of data or perform basic calculations (performance data, fuel calculation, etc.).
It can host an AMD proposed by Airbus or selected by the airline and matching with Airbus recommendation.
The EFB allows each pilot to process a variety of data or perform basic calculations (performance data, fuel calculation, etc.).
It can host an AMD proposed by Airbus or selected by the airline and matching with Airbus recommendation.
B. System Architecture
The EFB is a class 2 hosting platform with a cockpit integrated display unit.
Each EFB includes:
The EFB is a class 2 hosting platform with a cockpit integrated display unit.
Each EFB includes:
- A Laptop Docking Station (LDS) to host the AMD
- A Display Unit (DU)
- A mounting bracket
- A Chain Cable guide Refer to (REF. MP 53-16-12-04).
4. Power Supply
Busbar 202PP supplies the CAPT LDS and DU with 28VDC through the CAPT EFB circuit breaker.
Busbar 802PP supplies the F/O LDS and DU with 28VDC through the F/O EFB circuit breaker.
The LDS supplies the DU with 28VDC. Thus, if there is a failure of the LDS supply, the DU is no more supplied.
** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL Busbar 202PP supplies the CAPT LDS and DU with 28VDC through the CAPT EFB circuit breaker.
Busbar 802PP supplies the F/O LDS and DU with 28VDC through the F/O EFB circuit breaker.
The LDS supplies the DU with 28VDC. Thus, if there is a failure of the LDS supply, the DU is no more supplied.
5. Interface
A. A429 Interfaces
The EFB LDS has an A429 interface with:
The EFB LDS has an A429 interface with:
- The Display Management Computer (DMC) 1
- The Flight Warning Computer (FWC) 1
- The System Data Acquisition Concentrator (SDAC) 1
- The Flight Data Interface and Management Unit (FDIMU).
- The Display Management Computer (DMC) 1
- The Flight Warning Computer (FWC) 1
- The System Data Acquisition Concentrator (SDAC) 1
- The Flight Data Interface and Management Unit (FDIMU)
- The Multi-Mode Receiver (MMR) 1.
B. Analog Interface
The EFB DU has an analog interface with:
The EFB DU has an analog interface with:
- The lighting controller
- The annunciator light test transformer.
C. Discrete Interface
The EFB LDS has a discrete interface with:
The EFB LDS has a discrete interface with:
- The Landing Gear Control and Interface Unit (LGCIU) 1.
D. Ethernet Interface
The two EFB LDSs are interfaced together by an Ethernet link.
The two EFB LDSs are interfaced together by an Ethernet link.
The CAPT EFB LDS has an Ethernet interface with the SATCOM.
The two EFB LDSs are interfaced together by an Ethernet link.
The two EFB LDSs are interfaced together by an Ethernet link.
The CAPT EFB LDS has an Ethernet interface with the SATCOM.
E. DVI Interface
The two EFB LDSs are interfaced together by a DVI link.
The EFB LDS has a DVI interface with the EFB DU.
The two EFB LDSs are interfaced together by a DVI link.
The EFB LDS has a DVI interface with the EFB DU.
F. USB Interface
The EFB LDS has a USB interface with the EFB DU.
The EFB LDS has a USB interface with the EFB DU.
6. Component Description
A. Hardware Description
(1) LDS
- Dimensions 400 x 390 x 105.2 mm
- Weight 7.43 kg
The LDS is composed of a dock station and a control panel provided with:
(a) DOCK STATION "OFF" pushbutton switch
This pushbutton switch allows to switch on/off the LDS.
This pushbutton switch allows to switch on/off the LDS.
(b) PWR SPLY light
This light indicates that a laptop is plugged and power supplied by the LDS.
This light indicates that a laptop is plugged and power supplied by the LDS.
(c) LAPTOP "START" control switch
This control switch allows to start the laptop through its Ethernet interface.
This control switch allows to start the laptop through its Ethernet interface.
(d) ON light
This light indicates that a laptop is in operation inside the LDS.
This light indicates that a laptop is in operation inside the LDS.
(2) DU
- Dimensions 316 x 220 x 66.8 mm
- Weight 2.546 Kg
- Screen : 12.1 in. tactile screen
The DU is composed of a touch screen display and keys described below:
(a) Power key
This key allows to switch on/off the DU.
This key allows to switch on/off the DU.
(b) BRT key
This key allows to increase the brightness.
This key allows to increase the brightness.
(c) DIM key
This key allows to decrease the brightness.
This key allows to decrease the brightness.
(d) VIEW OFFSIDE key
This key allows to display the video image of the other side DU on the screen. The touchscreen is deactivated when view offside is activated.
A LED above the key is on when the function is activated.
This key allows to display the video image of the other side DU on the screen. The touchscreen is deactivated when view offside is activated.
A LED above the key is on when the function is activated.
(e) Additional equipment
Two USB plugs are located on the DU front face.
Two USB plugs are located on the DU front face.
(3) Mounting bracket
- Dimensions 316 x 142 x 36.7 mm
- Weight 0.254 kg
B. Software Description
(1) LDS
The LDS software is composed of the following software modules:
The LDS software is composed of the following software modules:
- Operating system
- Power on self test
- Process initialization
- Ethernet service
- ARINC 429 service module
- Discrete processing
- Background health check.
7. Operation/Control and Indicating
A. Configuration
The EFB configures itself automatically by hardware Pin Programming for:
The EFB configures itself automatically by hardware Pin Programming for:
- Captain position
- First Officer position
- Aircraft type.
B. Troubleshooting
Additionally to the TSM manual, the EFB is fitted with the EFB Monitoring Page application which help the operator to troubleshoot the EFB.
Additionally to the TSM manual, the EFB is fitted with the EFB Monitoring Page application which help the operator to troubleshoot the EFB.