FAA Application to use Apple iPad as an EFB

Oct 27, 2011 10:03 AM

Automated MEL provider, Maximum Manuals, has developed a package that offers a turnkey process for charter operators to apply for approval and implement use of the Apple iPad and iPad 2 as a Class 1 Electronic Flight Bag (EFB).

Maximum Manuals’ iPad EFB Program offers a cost-effective comprehensive solution that includes submittal package for application to the FAA, training program for flight crews, supplemental language for company document, and full customer support throughout the approval process to obtain A061 Ops Specs. The entire package is created specifically to each operator and can usually be downloaded from a private portal in about 24 hours.

To date, Maximum Manuals has completed packages for over 150 iPads that have been submitted to the FAA or have been approved at various FSDO’s. Packages have been submitted to twenty-four (24) FAA FSDO’s across the US, as well as packages provided to the respective aviation authorities in Jamaica, the Cayman Islands, and Saudi Arabia.

“We offer an incredibly simple and painless way for operators to obtain approval for use of the iPad product as an Electronic Flight Bag within their aircraft, and we will stand by them through every step of the process to ensure both the client and their respective FSDO are satisfied”, says Maximum Manuals President, Aaron Taylor.

Maximum Manuals is the ONLY provider to offer “automated generation” of Minimum Equipment Lists for Part 135 and 91 Operators. MELs can be created to fit both individual aircraft, and fleets with full documentation including Maintenance and Operations procedures in a matter of hours not days.

In addition to the core business of MELs, Maximum Manuals also offers Part 91 RVSM programs and Non-Essential Furnishings Manuals among other customized manual products. Maximum Manuals is unique in their offering of all a clients manuals in an electronic format, available to the client at all times via our web portal included in each client’s account.

For further information visit www.maxmanuals.com.

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