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 or anytime an engine is operating.
• Stops 5 minutes after the last engine is shut down.

Question 2

What does the CVR record?

Answer 2

ACPs and cockpit area microphone

Question 3

How do you record the F/A’s PA’s?

Answer 3

ACP 3 PA VOL knob out and in the 12 o’clock position

Question 4

When does the Digital Flight Data Recorder operate?

Answer 4

• On the ground, for 5 minutes after electrical power is supplied to the aircraft or anytime an engine is operating
and continuously in flight, whether or not the engines are operating
• Stops 5 minutes after the last engine is shut down

Question 5

RCDR panel, explain functionality of buttons

Answer 5

1. GND CTL switch (spring-loaded)
   ON: The CVR, DFDR, and QAR (if installed) are on
   The ON light comes on blue
   AUTO: The CVR, DFDR, and QAR (if installed) are on, according to the logic.
   (Refer to 23.30.1).
2. CVR ERASE pushbutton (if installed)
   Pressed for 2 seconds: This completely erases the tape, if:
   The aircraft is on the ground, and
   The parking brake is on
3. CVR TEST pushbutton
   Pressed and held: This activates the test, if the CVR is on (the GND CTL pushbutton pressed, or during the first 5 minutes after energization of the aircraft electrical network), and the parking brake is on. Refer to AOM Vol 2 Section 2.114 for
   additional information.