A - FDR & CVR (11-06-18)

Question 1

Where are FDR and CVRs mounted?

Answer 1

in the tail of the A/C

Question 2

What are the main parameters for type 1 and 2 FDRs?

Answer 2

time or relative time count

altitude

airspeed

pressure alt

heading

normal acceleration

thrust/power on each power unit and position of power levers

flaps/slats config

spoiler/speedbrake position

Question 3

What are the additional parameters for an FDR, and what mass qualifies as needing these requirements?

Answer 3

for MTOM of greater than 27000kg

position of primary flight controls

radio alt and nav info displayed to pilots

flight warning alerts

landing gear position

Question 4

When will an FDR start automatically recording/

Answer 4

upon start up of the first engine.

Question 5

When must an FDR start automatically recording?

Answer 5

before the A/C is able to move under its own power

Question 6

When is flight with an unserviceable FDR/CVR not forbidden?

Answer 6

The CVR/FDR carried must be operative

it is not reasonably practicable to fix it before you go

the A/C does not exceed more than 8 flight without it

not more than 72 hours have passed since the FDR/CVR was found to be unserviceable

Question 7

When must 2 recorders (be they combined or different types) be installed on an A/C?

Answer 7

When the A/C MTOM is more than 5700kg