Commercial Fixed Wing
Situational Awareness
Aircraft Equipment Problem Less Severe; Deviation / Discrepancy - Procedural Published Material / Policy; Flight Deck / Cabin / Aircraft Event Other / Unknown
General None Reported / Taken
Aircraft; Incorrect / Not Installed / Unavailable Part
I admit this is a couple of weeks late as I have just not had time to submit this and for that I apologize. In fact; I have been rummaging through my flights attempting to recall which aircraft had this but I can't remember. In any case a couple of weeks ago I had an aircraft that had the new EFB (Electronic Flight Bag) hard mount that it fixed to the side window. This in my opinion should STOP immediately. There is no doubt in my mind that this was not well thought out or thought through. On the aircraft that I had to fly with it the mount no matter what position that I put my EFB was in the way of my ability to manipulate the yoke/controls. It was more than frustrating!!! My arm and wrist were constantly in the way. The only way I was able to manipulate the EFB where it was not inhibiting my ability to manipulate the controls was to have it tilted down on the bottom all the way towards the side of the aircraft which then created another issue.I was then unable to see the charts displayed on the EFB. VERY POOR DESIGN!!! I am absolutely shocked the FAA has approved this design. Make no mistake I am so happy to have the EFB; but where this is mounted is not a good idea. Making matters worse; I am an FO (First Officer) here; which means I do ALL the work; as the Captains here don't do a damn thing. They utilize the side map clip all the time with all of the preflight items we are required to do and now I do not have that either. Now this I can adapt to but the ability to freely manipulate the yoke/controls that is an entirely different issue. You are welcome to call me and discuss if you like as it is difficult for me to describe the issue.
First Officer reported that a new Electronic Flight Bag hard mount is installed onto the side window causing interference with the control column.