CVR
Cockpit Voice Recorder (CVR): It is a flight recorder installed in the aircraft for the purpose of recording the aural environment on the flight deck during flight time for the purpose of accident/ incident prevention and investigation. Cockpit Audio Recording System (CARS): It is a lightweight flight recording system installed in the aircraft for the purpose of recording the voice communication transmitted from or received in the aeroplane by radio and also the aural environment on the flight deck during flight time for the purpose of accident/ incident prevention and investigation.
System Description and Limitations
The Cockpit Voice Recorder system has been designed to meet or exceed those requirements specified within and is approved under Federal Aviation Administration Technical Standard Order C84 or C111. The Cockpit Voice Recorder system is composed of three essential components: the Recorder Unit, Control Unit Components with area microphone module, and Vibration Mount. A HeavyDuty Vibration Mount is available for rotorcraft installations. The CVR simultaneously records four separate voice inputs. These inputs may be either transmitted or received signals originating from the following recommended stations: Pilot, Co Pilot, Public Address or Third Crew Member, and Cockpit Area Microphone.
1. Recorder
Recorder is design to recorder at least following1. Voice communication transmitted or received in aircraft from radio. 2. Aural environment on flight deck. 3. Voice communication of flight crew using flight interphone. 4. Voice or audio signals identifying navigation approach aid introducing in headset. 5. Voice communication of flight crew using PA system. Recorder container description1. The recorder is housed in an international orange/vermilion colour, 1/2 ATR short case. It contains the recorder assembly and associated electronics. 2. Carry reflective material to facilitate its location. 3. Have securely attached with under water locating beacon. 4. Be shock , temp, & fire proof.
Performance required
Equipment Limitation & Specifications1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Designed to FAA TSO (Technical standard order)C84 & C111. Size ATR case. Colour International orange / Vermilion colour. TAPE- pre-conditioned myler base recording endless tape. Recording Duration: Minimum 30mnts. Bulk erase disabled Freq respond to 150Hz to 5000Hz +/- 3db.
ULB (under water Beacon)The beacon is a battery-powered device, which radiates a pulsed acoustic signal into the surrounding water upon activation by its water-sensitive switch pins located at each end of the Beacon.
BEACON SPECIFICATIONS
Operating Frequency Operating Depth Pulse Length Operating life Battery life in beacon Actuation 37.5Khz+/-1Khz 6096Meters 10milisecond +/- 10% 30Days (min) 60Days Fresh or salt water
Control Panel
The control units are standard ARINC characteristic panel. It consist of preamplifier microphone, test switch, erase switch, Go-No-Go meter & 600 Ohms Jack for external headset for recording & Testing purpose.
1. Go-No-Go Test Meter- whenever test button pressed should go in green arc to pass test. 2. Test Switch- press to test & check indication on Go-No-Go Meter. 3. Erase Switch- A push-button switch placard ERASE is used to erase all recordings after a routine flight. The erase switch will only work when the weight of the aircraft is on the landing gear. To prevent accidental erasures, a time-delay circuit makes it necessary to hold the erase switch pressed for 2 seconds before the erasure process will begin 4. Headset Jack- A jack placard Headset 600 OHMS allows playback of all four recording channels simultaneously.
Pre-Flight Functional Check
1.The Pre-flight Functional Check assures the operator that the equipment is serviceable. Therefore, it is to be performed before every flight or whenever maintenance has been performed on the aircraft or rotorcraft which may have affected the performance of the Cockpit Voice Recorder or its associated Audio System interface, accessories, or components.
2.Push and hold Test button located on the Cockpit Control Unit for a minimum of five seconds. A 600 hertz generator is keyed and sequentially switched through the four channels of the recorder. Each channel receives the test tone for approximately 0.8 seconds. The meter circuit receives these signals and drives the meter, a GONOGO indicating device, located on the Cockpit Control Unit. The meter needle rises and comes to a rest in the GO (green) section of the meter scale. Because of the short time interval between each channel being fed the test tone, the meter needle rises to an indication but does not completely fall to a zero indication between signals, giving more of an oscillating action or a slight dithering action. In the event of a channel failure, the meter needle will fall out of the green section of the meter scale or return to zero and give a definite NO GO indication.
