Recording

Question 1

Q1: When does the CVR starts to record?

Answer 1

A: Beacon ON or Strobe lights ON or
Weight-off-wheel (regardless of switch position)

Question 2

Q2: Once activated, how long will the Underwater Locator Beacon transmit for?

Answer 2

A. 90 days

Question 3

Q3: Which information is recorded by the CVR?

Answer 3

A. Records all vocal and digital communications between flight crew and ATC (including ACARS and aural warnings)

Question 4

Q4: How long does the CVR record?

Answer 4

A. 2 hours

Question 5

Q5: How long does the FDR record?

Answer 5

A. 50 hours

Question 6

Q6: When does the FDR starts to record?

Answer 6

A. Beacon or Strobes ON, or 1st engine started

Question 7

Q7: When does the FDR stop recording?

Answer 7

A. When aircraft is on ground and all engines stopped

Question 8

Q8: The crash survivable memory unit which is part of the FDR can record how many hours of data?

Answer 8

A. 25 hours

Question 9

Q9: What does the acronym AHMS stand for?

Answer 9

A. Aircraft Health Management System

Question 10

Q1O: Where is the maintenance access panel for the AHMS?

Answer 10

A. In the cockpit behind the captain.