Can you dispatch if your EFB breaks?

• A. Yes, only one is required for the flight. You can print Jepps for the flight using Jeppesen Flight Bag.
• B. No, you cannot dispatch until you replace the EFB.
• C. Yes, but you must carry two EFBs as a backup.
• D. No, only if the release is printed.

Answer: (A)

Dispatch decisions focus on having the required charts and data available, not on having the EFB working perfectly at all times. An EFB is a tool that provides electronic access to charts, flight plans, and manuals, but you can substitute a paper backup if the EFB fails. Printing Jeppesen charts with Jeppesen Flight Bag gives you the necessary charts on paper, so you can still dispatch with only one functioning EFB. The other options imply you must replace the EFB first, or carry two EFBs, or rely on a printed release, which isn’t required when a valid paper backup is available.