RCDR Panel

Question 1

When is the RCDR normally on in AUTO?

Answer 1

On the ground, for 5 minutes after electrical power is supplied to the aircraft
When at least 1 engine is operating
In flight
Stops 5 minutes after the last engine is shut down

Question 2

How do you record the Flight Attendant PA’s?

Answer 2

ACP 3 PA VOL knob out and in the 1 o’clock position

Question 3

When does the Digital Flight Data Recorder (DFDR) operate?

Answer 3

On the ground, for 5 minutes after electrical power is supplied to the aircraft
When at least 1 engine is operating
Continuously in flight, whether or not the engines are operating
Stops 5 minutes after the last engine is shut down

Question 4

What is the RCDR pushbutton set to during preflight?

Answer 4

On

Question 5

What is the purpose of the DFDR EVENT pushbutton?

Answer 5

Briefly pressing this button sets an event mark on the Flight Data Recorder