Certification of the Boeing 737-700 as PED tolerant (Transport Canada)
Overview
Introduction
Certification of the Boeing 737-700 as PED tolerant for WiFi transmissions at 2.4 GHz. This fact is published in an AFM Supplement.
Your needs
Using Portable Electronic Devices transmitting at 2.4GHz during flight. This can for instance be aimed at Crew communication or Bring Your Own Device in-flight entertainment.
Your benefits
Allowing the use of PEDs on board of aircraft is governed by operational regulations, for instance EASA Air Ops CAT.MPA.GEN.140. The application of this STC eliminates the need for the operator to perform a technical assessment as required by those regulations, since the PED tolerance status of the aircraft is known.
Product Description
The STC results in an AFM Supplement that explicitly states that from a technical perspective the use of WiFi 2.4GHz communication technology is allowed. This eases the process you as an operator have to go through to allow the use PEDs on board of your aircraft.
Your benefits
Allowing the use of PEDs on board of aircraft is governed by operational regulations, for instance EASA Air Ops CAT.MPA.GEN.140. The application of this STC eliminates the need for the operator to perform a technical assessment as required by those regulations, since the PED tolerance status of the aircraft is known.