DO-294C completes the work of Special Committee (SC) -202 and
provides the results of work on dialog with consumer
electronics manufacturers’ associations on consensus
recommendations for facilitating safe use of PEDs onboard
aircraft.  Further, the document incorporates the previously
released Change 1 to DO-294B, and addresses changes to align
with the work done for DO-307.  Changes were made to
introductory materials in Appendix 5.B, Appendix 5.C, Appendix
6.D, and Appendix 10.  

The document addresses near-term T-PED technologies such as
existing devices enabled with cellular technologies, wireless
local area networks (WLANS), and wireless personal area
networks (WPANS) as well as emerging PED technologies, for
example active RF Identification (RFID) tags, transmitting
medical devices, and picocells for devices enabled by cellular
technologies for use on board aircraft.  The document defines
and recommends a process by which aircraft operators and/or
manufacturers may assess the risk if interference due to a
specific T-PED technology within any aircraft type and model.
It also provides a means for aviation authorities and others to
determine acceptable and enforceable policies and processes for
passenger and crew use of T-PEDs.