EASA SIB 2010-23
Use of Portable Devices in Aircraft by the Flight Crew
EASA Safety Information Bulletin SIB No. 2010-23 addresses the use of portable devices by flight crew on aircraft. It highlights that portable devices, including those depicting aircraft position or flight information, are not subject to EASA airworthiness approval and cannot replace certified aircraft systems. The bulletin applies broadly to all aircraft types and emphasizes that such devices do not comply with EU-OPS 1.630(d) or JAR-OPS 3.630(d) regulations.