Table Of ContentA REPORT FROM THE
PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICES
AVIATION RULEMAKING COMMITTEE
TO THE FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION
Recommendations on Expanding the Use of Portable Electronic Devices During Flight
September 30, 2013
Prepared for:
Associate Administrator for Aviation Safety
Federal Aviation Administration
Washington, DC
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
LETTER TO ASSOCIATE ADMINISTRATOR FOR AVIATION SAFETY ........................... vii
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY ........................................................................................................... ix
Definition ................................................................................................................................ ix
Methodology ........................................................................................................................... ix
Current Regulatory Framework ............................................................................................... x
Notice of Policy and Request for Comments .......................................................................... x
Constituency Descriptions ...................................................................................................... xi
Recommendations .................................................................................................................. xi
Conclusion ............................................................................................................................. xx
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2.0 BACKGROUND ................................................................................................................ 2
2.1 Overview ....................................................................................................................... 2
2.2 Scope ............................................................................................................................. 3
2.3 Methodology ................................................................................................................. 6
2.4 Subcommittees .............................................................................................................. 8
2.5 Working Groups............................................................................................................ 9
3.0 CURRENT REGULATORY FRAMEWORK ................................................................. 11
3.1 Regulatory History ...................................................................................................... 12
3.2 Associated Regulations and Security Activity ............................................................ 12
3.3 Operational Allowance ............................................................................................... 13
3.4 FCC Regulations ......................................................................................................... 13
4.0 NOTICE OF POLICY AND REQUEST FOR COMMENTS ......................................... 15
4.1 Federal Register Notice ............................................................................................... 15
4.2 Assessment of Federal Register Comments ................................................................ 15
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5.0 CONSTITUENCY DESCRIPTIONS ............................................................................... 17
5.1 PED Manufacturers and Distributors .......................................................................... 18
5.2 Pilot and Flight Attendant Groups .............................................................................. 18
5.3 Aircraft Operators ....................................................................................................... 18
5.4 Passenger Experience Associations ............................................................................ 18
5.5 Airplane and Avionics Manufacturers ........................................................................ 18
5.6 Federal Aviation Administration ................................................................................ 19
5.7 Other U.S. and International Regulatory Authorities ................................................. 19
6.0 THRESHOLD RECOMMENDATIONS ......................................................................... 20
6.1 SMS Methodology ...................................................................................................... 20
6.2 Harmonization............................................................................................................. 22
6.3 Standardization ........................................................................................................... 22
7.0 TECHNICAL RECOMMENDATIONS .......................................................................... 23
7.1 Airplane Certification Requirements for New Airplanes ........................................... 23
7.2 Airplane Certification Requirements for Airplanes Currently in Production ............. 24
7.3 Enabling Airplane Operators to Permit Expanded Passenger PED Use ..................... 24
7.4 Coordination with the FCC ......................................................................................... 34
8.0 OPERATIONAL RECOMMENDATIONS ..................................................................... 34
8.1 Stowage of PEDs ........................................................................................................ 34
8.2 Airline Personnel Training .......................................................................................... 35
8.3 Creation of a Job Aid for Operators ............................................................................ 36
8.4 Regulatory Action ....................................................................................................... 36
9.0 SAFETY COMMUNICATIONS RECOMMENDATIONS ............................................ 37
9.1 PED Terminology ....................................................................................................... 37
9.2 Communication Regarding PED Usage Policies ........................................................ 38
10.0 CONCLUSION ................................................................................................................. 40
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