A319
Flight Crew Air Transport Pilot (ATP)
Distraction; Human-Machine Interface
Aircraft Equipment Problem Less Severe
Aircraft; Procedure
After installing the RAM TAB-TITE mount as described in the company Bulletin and insuring its security; the mount with the iPad fell off during pushback. The RAM mount and iPad fell in such a way as to cause the Captain's Minitel to become unplugged; losing communications with the pushback crew.During the landing rollout; the RAM mount again fell causing a substantial distraction.
Despite having followed his air carrier's bulletin describing the proper installation of his suction cup style EFB mount; the Captain of an A319 experienced two instances of attachment failure on one flight; once during pushback; disconnecting his headset; and again during the landing rollout.