Which item must have a minimum battery level before reporting for duty?

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Having the EFB ready with a sufficient charge is about being prepared to use essential digital tools from the moment you start duty. The EFB contains flight plans, charts, weather, NOTAMs, performance data, and digital checklists you rely on throughout the shift. If the device loses power during a critical task, you could lose access to information you need for safe and efficient operations, causing delays or safety issues. Requiring at least 75% battery provides a practical buffer so the EFB can be used throughout the duty period without scrambling for a charger or risking a shutdown.

The other items aren’t tied to a mandated battery level for reporting. A flashlight may be useful, but there isn’t a universal minimum charge specified for it. An EFB charger helps with power, and a uniform is a clothing item, neither of which establishes the device’s readiness in the same way a defined EFB battery level does.