Flight Data Recorder

Question 1

Where is the flight data recorder found

Answer 1

In the tail of the aircraft

Question 2

What aircraft are required to carry a flight data recorder

Answer 2

> 5700kg
Or
9 passengers

Question 3

What is the power source for the flight data recorder

Answer 3

24 volt DC Battery

Question 4

Above what weight does a flight data recorder need to record extra parameters

Answer 4

27,000kg

Question 5

What time does a flight data recorder need to record for

Answer 5

25 hours

Or in aircraft less than or equal to 5700kg = 10 hours

Question 6

When can you dispatch without a cockpit voice recorder

Answer 6

Only if!!

It is not practical to repair or replace before flight

Does not exceed 8 or not consecutive flights with an unserviceable FDR

Not more than 72 hours have elapsed since the FDR was found to be unserviceable

Question 7

What is aircraft condition monitoring system (ACMS)

Answer 7

Boeing

Monitors engine data for maintenance

Info can be accessed in real time
Generate reports that can be printed on board or sent to maintenance via data link

Question 8

What is aircraft integrated data system (AIDS)

Answer 8

Airbus

Basically same as ACMS

Question 9

What is quick access recorder

Answer 9

Grasses you up to Airline