Recording and Indicating RKA Questions

Question 1

How are CVR operations completed and how long does the CVR record after engine shutdown

Answer 1

CVR Operations are completed
Automaticly upon Airplane power-up and continuously record until 10 minutes after engine shutdown.

(AOM 9-09-50)

Question 2

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2. What powers the CVR System?

Answer 2

The CVR System is energized by Emergency BUS 2

(AOM 9-09-50)

Question 3

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3. How is the FDR Recording accomplished, and what Bus Powers the FDR?

Answer 3

Automatically, Powered by Emergency Bus 1

(AOM 9-01-40)

Question 4

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4. What parameters does the FDR Record?

Answer 4

The FDR Records airplane parameters automatically, from engine start to engine stop during the last 25 hours of its operation

(AOM 9-09-40)

Question 5

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5. What is the function of the Quick Access Recorder (QAR)?

Answer 5

The primary function of the Quick Access Recorder (QAR) is to:
acquire airplane flight data
from the Data Concentration Module Cabinet (DMC) and record it on a flashcard.

Question 6

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6. What does the CVR Record?

Answer 6

1. The CVR Records a ‘minimum’ of 120 minutes of both cockpit environment audio and transmitted/received audio.
2. The CVR also records all written communication exchanged via data link.