A319
Flight Crew Air Transport Pilot (ATP)
Flight Crew Last 90 Days 197; Flight Crew Total 8360; Flight Crew Type 6363
Aircraft Equipment Problem Less Severe
General None Reported / Taken
Aircraft
The permanent iPad mount installation is unsafe and impractical. The permanent mount interferes with the use of the only available chart holder and does not fit the iPad with the company issued protective cover. Additionally; the mount does not hold the position of the iPad. The friction lock is difficult to tighten and is ineffectual. Even with the friction lock tight; the iPad mount rotates freely. Of more concern is that the permanent iPad mount contacts the outboard armrest during window operation. This brings into question the airworthiness of this installation as the permanent iPad mount could interfere with the operation of an emergency exit. This permanent iPad mount should be removed and its use discontinued. Please certify that the interference between the permanent iPad mount and the emergency exit sliding window is acceptable.
A319 Captain reported concern that the iPad mount used on the aircraft could interfere with the cockpit window operation.