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FAIRCHILD A VIATION RECORDERS

INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

FAIRCHILD SOLID STATE

COCKPIT VOICE RECORDER SYSTEM

RECORDER MODELAlOOS
CONTROL UNIT MODELS Al51B; Al52B,
Sl51,S251
REMOTE MICROPHONE MODULE MODELA55B

AND SUPPORTING ACCESSORIES

Manufactured ln Accordance
TSO C123/ARINC 557/EUROCAE ED56

FAR04611238
August 1, 1993
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FAIRCHILD AVIATION RECORDERS

INSTALLATION ANO OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

FAIRCHILD SOLID ST ATE

COCKPIT VOICE RECORDER SYSTEM

RECORDER MODEL A100S

CONTROL UNIT MODELS A1518; A1528,
S151, S251
REMOTE MICROPHONE MODULE MODEL A558

ANO SUPPORTING ACCESSORIES

Manufactured ln Accordance TSO C123/ARINC 557/EUROCAE ED56

FAR04611238
August 1 , 1 993
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TABLE OF CONTENTS

PAGE
1.0 INTRODUCTION 1

1.1 PURPOSE 1
1.2 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION AND LIMITATIONS 1
1.3 RECORDER UNIT 1
1.4 CONTROL UNIT 2
1.5 REMOTE MICROPHONE MODULE 2
1.6 INSTALLATION ACCESSORIES 2

2.0 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 3

2.1 GENERAL INFORMATION 3

2.2 AUDIO SYSTEM INTERFACE 5
2.3 RECORDER LOCATION 5
2.4 MICROPHONE INSTALLATION CRITERIA 5
2.5 CESSATION OF RECORDING 6
2.6 INSTALLATION IN ROTOR CRAFT 6
2.7 POST-INSTALLATI ON CHECKOUT PROCEDURES 6

3.0 OPERATION TESTS 8

3.1 PREFLIGHT FUNCTIONAL CHECK 8

3.2 COMPLETE AUDIO SYSTEM TEST 8

4.0 INSTALLATION ACCEPTANCE BY FIELD APPROVAL METHOD 9

5.0 MAINTENANCE 9

5.1 COCKPIT VOICE RECORDER 10

5.2 UNDERWATER LOCATOR BEACON 10
5.3 PRODUCT SUPPORT 10
5.4 AUTHORIZED REPAIR FACILITIES 10
5.5 LOANER/RENT AL PROGRAM 11

6.0 CVR READOUT PROCEDURE 11

TABLE LIST OF T ABLES PAGE

1 LEADING PARTICULARS - CVR 13

2 LEADING PARTICULARS - CONTROL UNITS 14
3 LEADING PARTICULARS - REMOTE MIC MODULES 15
 LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS

FIGURE PAGE

1 TYPICAL CVR SYSTEM BLOCK DIAGRAM 16

2 CVR TEST PANEL AND AUDIO MONITORING ADAPTER 17
3 AUDIO MONITORING ADAPTER CONNECTION TO CVR 18
4 O/D DRAWING, MODEL A100S 19
5 O/D DRAWING, MODEL A151B CONTROL UNIT 20
6 O/D DRAWING, MODELA 1528 CONTROL UNIT 21
7 O/D DRAWING, MODEL A55B (REAR CONNECTOR) 22
8 O/D DRAWING, MODEL A55B (SIDE CONNECTOR) 23
9 O/D DRAWING, MODEL A55B (MOUSE STYLE) 23
10 O/D DRAWING, P/N 9300-343 VIBRATION MOUNT 25
11 O/D DRAWING, P/N 93-955 VIBRATION MOUNT 26
12 FULL SWAY ENVELOPE, VIBRATION MOUNT 26
13 MICROPHONE LOCATIONS 27
14 MICROPHONE SPACING 29
15 INTERWIRING DIAGRAM, CVR AND A 151 B 30
16 INTERWIRING DIAGRAM, CVR ANO A 1528 31
17 O/D DRAWING, MODEL S151 CONTROL UNIT 32
18 O/D DRAWING, MODEL 5251 CONTROL UNIT 33

APPENDIX A INERTIA SWITCH MODEL 3L0-453/3

APPENDIX B BAKER M1090 CVR ADAPTOR
APPENDIX C AVTECH CVR AUDIO MIXER
APPENDIX D FLIGHT CHECKOUT PROCEDURE
APPENDIX E P/N 93-A331 INPUT CHANNEL TEST UNIT
APPENDIX F DUKANE MODEL TS100 ULB TESTER
APPENDIX G CVR GSE BROCHURE
APPENDIX H ENVIRONMENTAL QUALIFICATION FORM
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1.0 INTRODUCTION

1.1 PURPOSE

The information contained within this Installation Manual describes the administrative and
technical aspects, features, functions, components, and operation of the Fairchild Model
AIOOS Cockpit Voice Recorder (CVR) system and its accessories and components. Any
and ali comments or recommendations regarding the installation, acceptance, or operation
of the Fairchild CVR or its accessories and components should be directed to the Product
Support Department of Fairchild Aviation Recorders, at Loral Data Systems.

1.2 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION AND LIMITATIONS

The Fairchild 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 C123 .

The Fairchild Cockpit Voice Recorder system is composed of three essential components:
the Recorder Unit, Control Unit Components with area microphone module, and Vibration
Mount. A Heavy-Duty 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.

Approval of the Fairchild Cockpit Voice Recorder system is not authorized by this Installa-
tion Manual. Acceptance for the installation and use of the CVR and its associated compo-
nents must be sought through the appropriate offices of the Federal Aviation Administra-
tion or other certifying agency. Approvals may be accomplished on a Field Approval basis
if the installation is determined to meet the criteria of the appropriate Post-installation, Pre-
flight, and Flight tests specified for evaluation within this Installation Manual. It is recom-
mended that all proposed installations be coordinated with the local jurisdiction of the
Federal Aviation Administration or other certifying agency prior to performing the installa-
tion.

1.3 RECORDER UNIT

The recorder is housed in an international orange, 1/2 ATR short case. It contains the
recorder assembly and associated electronics. (See Table 1 for leading particulars.) The
Model AlOOS is completely interchangeable with all part numbers of Fairchild Model
AlOO/ AIOOA CVR's, with no change in cockpit operating procedures. An Underwater
Locator Beacon is standard, as required by regulations.

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1.4 CONTROL UNIT

The control units are standard ARINC characteristic 306 panel format. The Model A 152B
houses the condenser microphone, microphone pre-amplifier, test switch, erase switch and
meter. The Model Al51B houses microphone pre-amplifier, test switch, erase switch and
meter. (Refer to Table 2 for leading particulars.)

The Model S151 and S251 Control Units are D016C compliant, and contain a green test
lamp in place of the analog meter. The Model Sl51 is similar in size to the A151B. The
Model S251 is smaller - 1 118 inches in height. Also, the S251 has a "D" shaped rear
connector, whereas the other models contain the circular ARINC 557 connector.

1.5 REMOfE MICROPHONE MODULE

Remate microphone module, A55B is used when cockpit space limitations exist, and must
be installed with control unit Al51B, S151 and S251. (Refer to Table 3 for leading par-
ticulars.)

1.6 INSTALLATION ACCESSORIES

A) Vibration Mount P/N 9300-343

Standard mount equipped with four (4) vibration isolators. (See Figure
10) Isolator load range:

Rear: 2.50 - 5.50 lbs.

Front: 5.00 - 10.00 lbs.

Spring loaded pins guide CVR connector to mate with mount connec
tor. Two (2) hold-down screws on front of mount lock Recorder Unit
into position. (See Figure 12 for Sway Envelope).

B) Heavy Duty Vibration Mount P/N 93-955

Mount for use in aircraft environments where excessive vibration may

occur, such as in rotorcraft or test aircraft. (See Figure 11) Isolator
load range:

Rear: 3.00 - 6.00 lbs.

Front: 9.00 - 15.00 lbs.

(See Figure 12 for Sway Envelope)

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 C) Connector P/N 9300-435

Connector attaches to Vibration Mount and mates with connector on

rear panei of CVR. Aircraft wiring is soldered to the pins of the
connector.

D) Connector, Vibration Mount

Solder - P/N 9300-435

Crimp - P/N 063-98-01474

E) Connector, Control Unit

Solder - P/N 9300-458

Crimp - P/N 063-98-00577

F) Connector, Remote Microphone, P/N 9300-457

For use only with Fairchild Model A55B cannister-style remote microphone
module.

G) Input Channel Test Unit, P/N 93A331

See Appendix E for color brochure

2.0 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

Installation of the recorder, control unit, and remote microphone module is based on
ARINC Characteristic 557, dated January 10, 1964.

The Model AlOOS is designed to accomodate the newer Fairchild condenser microphones,
as shown in the wiring diagrams. Condenser microphones enhance voice legibility in the
cockpit environment, and are insensitive to magnetic fields. The common 400 Hz pickup
from adjacent equipment (transformers, wires, etc.) is reduced considerably, which may be
present in dynamic microphone systems. Since condenser type microphones do not contain
permanent magnets, disturbance of the aircraft compass is thereby eliminated, allowing
customers to install microphones in better acoustical locations then previously possible.
Loral's Solid State CVR is compatible with the older, dynamic microphones and control
units. Please contact Product Support for further assistance.

2.1 GENERAL INFORMATION

This section contains considerations and recommendations for installation of the Cockpit
Voice Recorder and associated system components. Interconnect harness wiring, physical
mounting, optional components (preamplifiers and summing amplifiers) must be considered

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when required to satisfy ali applicable regulations. The conditions and tests required for
TSO approval of this article are minimum performance standard. It is the responsibility of
those desiring to instai! this article either on or within a specific type or class of aircraft to
determine that the aircraft installation conditions are within TSO standards. If not within
TSO standard, the article may be installed only if the applicant documents further evalua-
tion for an acceptable installation and it is approved by the Administrator of the Federal
Aviation Administration or other certifying agency.

The Federal Aviation Administration has issued severa! Advisory Circulars which may be
referred to in the approval processes. Advisory Circular 25.1457-la specifically addresses
one acceptable means of compliance with Federal Aviation Regulation (FAR) 25.1457 (b),
(e), and (t). Installations must conform to the Operating Rules in FAR23.1457, 25.1457,
27 .1457, , and 29 .1457 appropriate to the category of operation under FAR Parts 91, 135,
and 121 (Air Carrier).

The CVR system may be powered by 115 VAC, 400 Hz, or by 28 VDC .

To ensure optimal performance from the Cockpit Voice Recorder System, the following
wire sizes and types are recommended as acceptable:

A) All wires except pins 2,3,9, and 17: Use #24 AWG or larger, for maxi-
mum 500 ft. length if shielded pairs are used. All wiring should be MIL-
W-22759 or MIL-C-27500.

B) For pins 2,3, 9 (Power leads), and 17 (Ground), use the following as a
minimum:

#24 AWG, shielded pairs 240 ft. max.

#22 AWG, shielded pairs 375 ft. max

C) Ground connection to be within one foot of pin 17.

D) Single point ground. Reasons for specifying single point ground for
pin 17 are to minimize random noise pickup.

E) The maximum power consumption of the AlOOS CVR, including the Bulk
Erase function, is 11 watts DC or 12 watts AC.

The BULK ERASE connection is not mandated by the FAA and, therefore, it is an instal-
lation option. The circuitry required for BULK ERASE includes the installation of inter-
lock devices onboard the aircraft. If the BULK ERASE feature is installed, then at least 1
(one) interlock is required to prevent accidental erasure of the CVR . If the BULK ERASE
feature is not desired, Pin 55 (ERASE A) must be grounded to Pin 17. Pin 57 remains
open.

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2.2 AUDIO SYSTEM INTERFACE

The range of acceptable audio input levels for the Fairchild CVR is from 50 mV RMS to
500 mV RMS.

Earlier aircraft audio systems may require rework of their audio system to ensure recording
of ATC, Intercom, Mask Microphone, and Sidetone audio, independent of mode selection
on the audio control panel. ln some cases, selection of the Loud Speaker function disables
side tone output and, therefore, transmissions to ATC may not be recorded. Such condition
must be remedied to provide continuous received audio from the communications radios.

Old Systems - Rework the audio control panel or system to provide a CVR output or install
an extemal summing amplifier. Summing amplifiers can be obtained from Avtec, Baker
Electronics, Racal, and others. (See Appendix B & C for examples.) The addition of a
summing amplifier provides existing audio systems with the "hot" boom microphone
capability. No changes to the CVR are required (See Figure 7 for typical summing ampli-
fier installation).

New Systems - Some later generation audio control panels have a CVR signal output
already provided. A summing amplifier may be required to provide "hot" boom micro-
phone operation. It is the responsibility of the Installer to determine the means of interfac-
ing to comply with the regulations.

Future systems - Those audio control panels and systems designed to meet or exceed the
characteristics found in Radio Technical Commission for Aeronautics (RTCA), D0-170 for
"hot" boom microphone capability, may be determined to be acceptable.

2.3 RECORDER LOCATION

The Fairchild Cockpit Voice Recorder is certified and approved for installation in any
combination of the following conditions: Heated/unheated, pressurized/unpressurized,
hard mounted/ shockmounted.

For long term reliability it is recommended that recorders be mounted within the vibration
mount in an upright position (vertical as viewed from the front) in a heated, pressurized
area in a fuselage location, as far aftas practicable. Refer to FAA Advisory Circular
25 .1457-lA for further details.

2.4 MICROPHONE INSTALLATION CRITERIA

The most desirable location for the cockpit area microphone is forward of a vertical plane
oriented laterally through the pilot's and co-pilot's normal head position. The area micro-
phone must face the crew members. (Refer to Figures 11 and 12).

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2.5 CESSATION OF RECORDING

Federal Air Regulations 23.1457 (d), (2), 25.1457 (d), (2), 27,1457 (d), (2), and 29.1457
(d), (2) state that "There [must be] is an automatic means to simultaneously stop the re-
corder and prevent each erasure feature from functioning, within 10 minutes after crash
impact; ". The Installer must demonstrate this function.

Since the CVR system can be powered by either 115 VAC, 400 Hz or 28 VDC the follow-
ing methods are acceptable to ensure automatic cessation of recording:

1) IMPACT SWITCH - Interrupts CVR power upon exposure to a predeter-

mined level of g-force. Such switches have limitations, but are effective in
high g-force accidents. This item is not available through Loral. (See
Appendix A for manufacturer's specifications for models available)

2) If power input is derived directly from the engine-driven 115 VAC, 400 HZ
source, (not derived from AC Inverter), no other externa! circuitry is neces-
sary. It is assumed that the engine(s) will stop upon crash impact.

2.6 INSTALLATION IN ROTORCRAFT

The Fairchild Heavy Duty Vibration Mount P/N 93-955 is recommended for rotorcraft
installations. It has larger isolators to dampen vibration to the CVR. (See Figures 11 and
12 for further details)

Typical aircraft CVR systems use the standard 18 dB attenuation selection. The attenuation
circuitry only affects. the cockpit-mounted Area Microphone, and is accomplished by
jumpering specific pins on the rear of Fairchild Control Units. For example, 18 dB attenu-
ation is accomplished by jumpering pins p, q, and r together. (See Figures 15 and 16).
Due to the higher levels of ambient cockpit noise found in rotorcraft, the installer can
select 24 dB attenuation. This is accomplished by jumpering pins q and t.

The Model AlOOS has a reduced high frequency bandwidth compared with earlier magnetic
tape CVR's and is, therefore, not compatible with the Fairchild Model 93A289 Rotor
Speed Encoder. Similarly, signals from other types of encoders using a subcarrier above
3500 Hz will not be recorded. The CVR Model AlOOS can be used with the new Loral
Fairchild Rotor Speed Encoder, Part Number 253-E0873-00. This new Rotor Speed
Encoder functions as a subband encoder recording the rotor speed at 205 Hz phase encod-
ing (PSK).

2. 7 POST-INSTALLATION CHECKOUT PROCEDURES

The following tests and procedural results must be documented in the CVR Installation
Checklist and submitted with the date package for field approval consideration:

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A. Before applying power to the CVR system and associated components, verify that
all connections are secure and that a continuity or other interconnect assurance test
has been conducted.

B. Apply power to the system and activate the Cockpit Voice Recorder self-test. To
activate, push and hold the green "TEST" button for a minimum of five seconds.
An internai 640 Hz test tone generator is keyed and sequentially switches through
the four channels of the recorder. Each channel receives the test tone for approxi-
mately .5 seconds.

C. For those installations containing Model Al51B or Al52B Control Units, monitor
circuitry receives the test tone signals and drives the meter, a "GO-NO-GO" indi-
cating device, located on the Cockpit Control Unit. The meter needle rises and
comes to rest in the "GO" (green) section of the meter scale.

For those installations containing Model S151 or S251 Control Units, the cockpit-
mounted test lamp illuminates when the CVR has passed its testing.

D. Aural monitoring of the 640 hertz test tone and channel switching can be accom-
plished with a 600 ohm headset inserted into the Jack located on the Cockpit Con-
trol Unit.

With the headset inserted into the Jack located on the Cockpit Control Unit, speak
in a normal voice 6" away from the Cockpit Control Unit microphone and note that
you can hear what you speak with a distinct delay without any significant distortion.
This delay (approximately 50 ms) is shorter than the 1h second delay associated with
Fairchild Tape CVR's. This test ensures the microphone is operating.

E. Verify that the following microphone inputs are recorded on their appropriate CVR
channels, regardless of Audio Control Panel mode or audio (communications radio)
selection, for Cockpit Voice Recorder installations within aircraft or rotorcraft
intended for service within the National Airspace Systems:

CHANNEL 1: Third Crewmember Station or Public Address Systems.

CHANNEL 2: Primary Co-Pilot's Boom, Mask, and Hand Microphone Input.

CHANNEL 3: Primary Pilot's Boom, Mask, and Hand Microphone Input.

CHANNEL 4: Cockpit Mounted Area Microphone.

F. The Bulk Erase function can occur only when the aircraft is resting on its landing
gear. After depressing the bulk erase button (must be pushed in and held for a
minimum of 2 seconds), verify function by listening for loud 400 Hz tone through
the "HEADSET" jack. Tone duration: approximately 14 seconds.

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3.0 OPERATION TESTS

3.1 PRE-FLIGHT FUNCTIONAL CHECK

The Pre-flight Functional Check is used to assure the operator that the equipment is serv-
iceable. 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 ..

Push and hold "Test" button located on the Cockpit Contrai Unit for a minimum of five
seconds. A 640 hertz generator is keyed and sequentialiy switched through the four chan-
nels of the recorder. Each channel receives the test tone for approximateiy 0.5 seconds.
For those installations containing Modei Al51B or Al52B Contrai Units, the meter circuit
receives these signals and drives the meter, a 'GO-NO-GO" indicating <levice, located on
the Cockpit Contrai Unit. The meter needle rises and comes to 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 fali to a zero indication between
signals, giving more of an oscillating action ora slight dithering aetion. ln the event of a
channel failure, the meter needle will fali out of the green section of the meter scale or
return to zero and give a definite 'NO-GO' indication.

For those installations containing Modei S151 or S251 Contrai Units, the cockpit-mounted
test iamp illuminates when the CVR has passed its testing.

3.2 COMPLETE AUDIO SYSTEM TEST

A test of the Cockpit Area Microphone can be accomplished with a 600 Ohm headset
inserted into the remate "HEADSET" jack or into the "HEADSET" jack on the Control
unit. Speak in a normal voice 6" away from the Cockpit Area Microphone, and determine
audible clarity after approximately a 50 ms delay without any significant distortion. This
test ensures the Cockpit Area Microphone is operating.

A complete Audio System Interface test must be completed during each annual inspection
or specified maintenance period on the aircraft or rotorcraft whenever unscheduled mainte-
nance is performed on the aircraft or rotorcraft which may have affected the performance
of the Cockpit Voice Recorder system. To accomplish this test, the Pilot's, Co-pilot's,
Cockpit Area Microphone, and Third Crewmember or Public Address System inputs must
be individually checked for their operational integrity with the Cockpit Voice Recorder.
Upon satisfactory achievement of this test, an entry shall be made in the maintenace
records of the aircraft or rotorcraft.

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4.0 INSTALLATION ACCEPTANCE BY FIELD APPROVAL METHOD

An applicant for Field Approval of a CVR installation must be properly certificated and
appropriately rated, qualified, and equipped to accomplish the installation and approve the
aircraft or rotorcraft for return-to-service. The CVR should be installed in accordance with
the instructions and limitations contained within this Installation Manual.

Drawings and other information, such as structural related data to show the method of
attachment of the CVR components to the airframe, wiring diagrams, appropriate weight
and balance data, identification of all CVR system components used in the installation
should be made available to the Inspector conducting the Field Approval.

The CVR Installation Manual containing Operating Instructions and System description
must be made available to the inspector for review and evaluation of the CVR system.

The applicant must submit an F AA Form 337, describing the work performed to the
airframe to accomplish the installation of the CVR system. The Form 337 must also
include a statement that a complete Audio System Interface test was performed as required.

The applicant must make a statement on the Form 337 that the Cockpit Area Microphone is
installed within the recommended locations identified within F AA Advisory Circular
25 .1457- lA and in accordance with the instructions contained within this Installation
Manual.

The applicant should submit all appropriate data and drawings to the Inspector prior to
beginning the installation of the Cockpit Voice Recorder.

Any deviations to the installation instructions contained within this Installation Manual
must be brought to the attention of the Inspector and so stated on the Form 337.

Finall y, ground and flight tests must be conducted to verify that the Audio System Inter-
face is satisfactory and that "normal" conversation can be discerned from the Cockpit Area
Microphone and the individual Pilot, Co-pilot, and appropriate Third Crewmember or
Public Address stations. The CVR System must be found to be free of any objectional
audio interference and other unwanted noise in order to ensure discernible recordings. Any
discrepancies identified during the ground and flight tests must be brought to the attention
of the Inspector and corrected before the aircraft can be retumed to service.

If required, Loral can reproduce the CVR memory contents onto a cassette for channel
separation and evaluation. Contact the Product Support Department to coordinate this
process. If you prefer to make your own reproduction, refer to Section 6.

5.0 MAINTENANCE

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5.1 COCKPIT VOICE RECORDER

The Fairchild Model AlOOS CVR requires no periodic or preventive maintenance. Its
operation is completly automatic upon power-up. If the recorder fails the pre-flight
functional test, it must be removed from the aircraft for servicing by approved person-
nel. Maintenance procedures are included in Loral CMM 23-70-02.

5.2 UNDERWATER LOCATOR BEACON

The Fairchild Model AlOOS CVR carries the Dukane Model DK 100 Underwater
Locator Beacon (ULB), which is approved under FAA TSO C-121. The beacon is
attached on the front panei for easy removal and for easy viewing of the battery expira-
tion date.

The Model DK 100 contains a battery life of 6 years prior to its actual operating life of
at least 30 days. Upon expiration, the ULB must be returned to Dukane for battery
replacement and recertification. The DK-100 ULB cannot be serviced in the field or by
Loral.

Upon receipt of your CVR, the ULB must be functionally tested every 24 months to
ensure proper operation. Refer to Appendix F for details on Dukane's ULB tester.

5.3 PRODUCT SUPPORT

Mailing address: Fairchild Aviation Recorders

Product Support, Mail Stop 20
Loral Data Systems
P.O. Box 3041
Sarasota, Florida 34230

Telephone: (813) 371-0811

Telefax: (813) 378-6996

Telex: 4947160

TWX: 810-864-0406

SITA: SRQLFCR

5.4 AUTHORIZED REPAIR FACILITIES

Loral performs repair and readout services for the Fairchild Cockpit Voice Recorder
System. Items should be shipped to the following address:

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 Loral Data Systems
Fairchild Aviation Recorders
6000 East Fruitville Road
Sarasota, Florida 34232

Attn: Repair Department

Questions concerning CVR repair may be answered by calling Loral's Repair Group at
(813) 377-5579 or (813) 378-6910, or the Product Support Department. Readout Service
is performed by Product Support.

Loral has factory trained technicians at each Authorized Repair Facility located worldwide,
who are capable of performing repair, readout, and loaner/rental services. Contact Prod-
uct Support Department for names and locations.

5.5 LOANER/RENTAL PROGRAM

Loral' s Authorized Repair Facilities are capable of providing loaner/rental Fairchild CVRs.
Some facilities may not charge for loaner CVRs if the repair work is perforrned by that
repair facility.

Loral's Product Support Group maintains a limited supply of RENTAL Fairchild Cockpit
Voice Recorders. Rental cost for a CVR is $500 per week plus shipping charges.

6.0 CVR READOUT PROCEDURE

The CVR cannot download data while mounted in an aircraft. Access to individual CVR
channel data is accomplished in the shop with a CVR Test Fixture and Audio Monitoring
Adapter (AMA).

With the dust cover removed, the AMA cable must be plugged into the edge-mounted
connector J-6 on the Audio Processor Card, P/N 205E059800. (See Figure 3) Make sure
that the AMA connector' s lettering, "TOP", faces the outside of the Audio Processing
Card.

Place switch S-11, Record Bias Voltage, to the OFF position on the CVR Test Panei.
Next, connect CVR to the Test Panei. For downloading, switch S-11 must remain in the
OFF positon; otherwise the CVR will start to record over the oldest information in
memory.

Apply power to CVR by placing switch S-1 to the ON position at the Test Panei. The
CVR will begin downloading voice data from the beginning of its memory. As long as
switch S-11 remains in the OFF psotion, consecutive downloads will commence from the
sarne starting point.

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During the memory download process, it is possible to quickly move to a more desired
memory location to facilitate the monitoring/copying process. Pressing the green TEST
button on the A860 will restart the dumping process at the most recent CVR power cycling
prior to its remova! from the aircraft. As before, if power to the CVR is interrupted
during readout, the data download will begin from the beginning of memory upon power-
up.

Because the AMA retrieves very high quality data, only an externai amplifier and speaker
are required to analyze the recorded data. Individual channels are accessed at their respec-
tively labeled jacks on the AMA. To doso, 1.4 inch MONO phone jacks must be used.
For making tape copies of the CVR data, a standard cassette tape recorder can be used.

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 TABLE 1

LEADING PARTICULARS - MODEL AlOOS CVR

1. Size 1/2 ATR Short

4 7/8" w X 12 9/16" L X 7 5/8" H
2. Case Stainless Steel, International Orange, Reflective striping,
English/French markings, Raised lettering
3. Weight (Max) 22.6 lbs.
4. Power Requirements 400 Hz/115 VAC, or 28 VDC
5. Power Consumption Maximum, including Bulk Erase: 11 Watts DC, 12 Watts AC
6. Mating Connector DPXB-57-335-0001 (Loral P/N 9300-435)
7 Channels 4 simultaneous - coincident recording
8. Recording Duratiion 30 minutes minimum
9. Analog Inputs 3 ea. crew microphones - 150 to 3500 hz bandwidth
1 ea. area microphone - 150 to 5000 Hz bandwidth
10. Bulk Erase Fail-safe, double electrical interlock. Total memory erasure
process completed in 14 seconds
11. Analog Outputs Monitor - 600 ohm headphone (short circuit protected)
Test meter indicator
12. Operational Testing Automatic four channels sequential
640 Hz audio signal recorded and reproduced to trigger
go-no-go gate-controlled meter indicator.
13. Monitor System Composite 4 channel playback
14. Monitor Output Headphone jack, 600 Ohms, 10 mW
15. Audio Input Impedance 5000 Ohms each channel
16. Basic Subassemblies Recorder Chassis
3 Printed Wiring Assemblies
Crash Survivable Memory Storage Unit
17. Environmental Temperature: Operating - -55º +85ºC
Characteristics Non-Operating - -65º to +85ºC
Altitude - Operating - -1000 to 55,000 feet
Vibration-Operating D0-160C Para 8.2.2 and 8.4;
Fig. 8-6 Test Curve J'
Penetration - ED-55 5001b/ lOft/ 1,4" probe
Static Crush - ED-55 50001bs
Pire Protection - 50,000 BTU/sq/ft/hours, 30 min.
Impact - ED-55 3,400 g's., 6.5ms

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 TABLE 2

LEADING PARTICULARS - CONTROL UNITS

METER
ILLUMINA-
PARTNUMBER MODEL PANELCOLOR MICROPHONE TION

93A15120 Al51B Gray None None

93Al5130 Al51B Black None None
93A15140 Al51B Brown (Boeing) None None
93Al5150 Al51B Brown (ATR-42) None None
93A15170 A151B Blue (Domier) None None
93A15220 Al52B Gray Condenser None
93A15225 Al52B Gray Condenser None
93A15230 Al52B Black Condenser 28V
93A15235 Al52B Gray Condenser 28V
93Al5240 Al52B Gray Condenser 5V
93A15250 Al52B Brown (Boeing) Condenser None
93A15260 A152B Brown (Boeing) Condenser 5V
93A15270 Al52B Black Condenser None

1. Size ATA Panel

5 3/4"W X 21/4"H X 2 l/2"D
2. Weight 1.2 lbs.
3. Connector MS3112-20-41P
4. Mating Connector P/N 9300-458
Cannon P/N MS-3116-F20-41S
5. Front Panel Meter; Bulk Erase Switch; Test Switch; Headset
jack; Microphone (Model A152B only)
6. AGC Fast reacting 30 dB range
Low distortion
True AC attenuation
7. Audio Input Impedance 20 K Ohms
8. Audio Input Level 3mV
9. Output Impedance 300 Ohms
10. Output Level 500 Millivolts
11. Audio Frequency Response 150-5000 Hz
12. Audio Gain Pin selected 6, 12, 24 dB steps
13. DC Supply Plus 18 Volts

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TABLE 3

LEADING PARTICULARS - MODEL A55B

REMOTE MICROPHONE MODULE

CONNECTOR
PARTNUMBER COLOR STYLE LOCATION

93A05510 Black Cannister Rear

93A05520 Black Cannister Side
93A05530 Brown (Boeing) Cannister Rear
03A05540 Gray Mouse Pigtail
93A05545 Brown (ATR-42) Mouse Pigtail
93A05550 Black Cannister Rear
93A05555 Black Cannister Side
93A05560 Gray Mouse Pigtail
93A05565 Brown (ATR-42) Mouse Pigtail
93A05566 Gray Mouse Pigtail
93A05567 Black Mo use Pigtail
93A05595 Black Mouse Pigtail

MOUSE STYLE MICROPHONE MODULE

1. Size 2 1/2"L X 1-1/lO"W X 1-l/5"H

2. Weight 4 oz.
3. Connector Shielded twisted pair pigtail
4. Microphone Condenser

CANNISTER STYLE MICROPHONE MODULE

1. Size 3.76"L x 2"W x 2.25"H (w/ Side Connector)

4.07"L x 2"W x 2"H (w/ Rear Connector)
2. Weight 0.5 lbs.
3. Connector Cannon Twinax #TM RBl-M-0
4. Mating Connector Loral P/N 9300-457
Cannon P/N 150-900-0303
5. Mounting Front or Rear Panel
6. Microphone Condenser

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TYPICAL CVR SYSTEM BLOCK DIAGRAM
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STANDARD INTERWIRING PER ARINC SPEC 557 VOICE RECORDER UNIT

ALL A1005 MODEL5

TO 27.5 VAC HOT (400HZ) 1

F"}, •. 1 . 115 Vac HOT OUT
2 . 115 Vac HOT IN
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TOAC COLO
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AMPS
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PUSH-TO-TEST
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• 11 .
15 A
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INDICATOR + 18 D 15. INDICATOR +
INDtCATOR - 6 E 16. INOICATOR -
CHASSIS GROUND 2 F 17. CHASSIS GROUND
ERASE SWITCH "A" 17 G • 18. (reserved)
ERASE SWITCH "C" 5 H
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HOIESi •1 Rec. min. wire size is #22. #24 is acceptable except for long-run power leads where #18 is rec. (pins 2,3,17, & 19)
•2 Ground connection to be within 1 ft. of pin 17.
•3 Only one power source to be wired per aircraft. li 115Vac, 400 Hz is supplied, Short pins 1 & 2 and indure that no
connection to be made to pin #9. lf 27.5Vdc is supplied, no connection to be made to pin #3.
*4 Single Ground Point
*5 lf meter illumination is included in Contrai Unit, supply voltage from lighting bus to proper pins.
*7 Wiring shown for standard fixed atten. of 18 dB per ARINC 557.
*8 Contrai Units A151B, 8151 or $251 to be used with Mike Model A55B only.
•9 Model 40 Series & Model 60 series' microphone output cabling colors are reversed: on the '40 Series the
white wire is the "high" (audio sida), and on the 60 series, the white wire is the "LO" (de in ).

Figure 15
lnterwiring Diagram, Recorder A 1OOS, Control Units S151, 5251, A 151 B
Remote Microphones A55B
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 STANDARD INTERWIRING PER ARING SPEG 557 VOICE RECORDER UNIT
REGORDER A100 OR A100A WITH CONTROL UNIT A152 DR A152B ALL A 1OOS MODELS

TO 27 .5 VAC HOT (400HZ) 1

,/-i7, • 1.
2.
115 Vac HOT OUT
115 Vac HOT IN
TOAC COLO = AMPS I 1 l
3. AC COMMON COLO
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5. AUDIO OUT LO
TO 27.SVDC - 5 I 1 1 - 6. AUDIO OUT HI

CONTROL UNIT ALL

AMPS
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8.
9.
BIAS JUMPER
BIAS JUMPER
+27.5 Vdc INPUT
MODELS A152 OR A152B
• 1O. (reserved)
PUSH- TO- TEST A
• 11 .
12. PUSH-TO-TEST
PRE-AMP POWER GNO B 13. PREAMP POWER GND
PRE-AMP POWER +18Vdc e 14. PREAMP POWER +18 Vdc REG
INDICATOR + o 15. INDICATOR +
INDICATOR - E 16. INDICATOR -
-
CHASSIS GROU NO
ERASE SWITCH "A"
ERASE SWITCH "C"

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18.
19.
• 20 .
• 21 .
• 22.
CHASSIS GROUND
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MIKE INPUT HI N 24. SUGGESTED SPARE NO. 2
MIKE INPUT LO p
25. SUGGESTED SPARE NO. 3
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FILTER COMMON
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• 54.

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Rec. min. wire size is #22. #24 is acceptable except for long-run power leads where #18 is rec. {pins 2,3,17, & 19)
*2 Ground connection to be within 1 li. oi pin 17.
*3 Only one power source to be wired per aircraft. li 115VAC, 400 Hz is supplied, no connection to be made to
pin #9. li 27.5VDC is supplied, no connection to be made to pin #3.Short pins 1 & 2, be sure inverter is used.
*4 Single Ground Point
*5 li meter illumination is included in Control Uni!, supply voltage from lighting bus to proper pins.
*6 Short S & T for piston aircraft only.
*7 Wiring shown for standard fixed atten. of 18 dB per ARINC 557.
*8 Jumper wires per ARINC 557, 1/2" max. length

Figure 16
lnterwiring Dlagram, Recorder A100S, Control Unlts A151B
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12.88 11
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NAME PLATE

MOD PLATE

COCKPIT VOICE

1 RECORDER

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HEADSET

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NAME PLATE MARKING AS FOLLOWS: - MS3112-20-41P

NAME: CONTROL UNIT RECEPTACLE
PART NO.:. (PER CHART A)
SER NO.: XXXXX DATE MFG.: MONA
MODEL: S151 WT. LBS.
TSO-C123 ED-56
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CONTROL UNIT
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1.12
CONFIGURATION DESCRIPTION
NAME PLATE P/N (COLOR)

S151-0020-00
S151-0030-00
S151-0040-00
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BLACK
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3.00
S151-0050-00 ATA BRN

Figure 17
OUTLINE & DIMENSION DRAWING
MODEL 5151 CONTROL UNIT

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NAME PLATE

MOD PLATE

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NAME PLATE MARKING AS FOLLOWS: CONNECTOR
NAME: CONTROL UNIT
PARTNO.:. (PER CHART A)
SER NO.:
MODEL:
TSO-C123
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ED-56
DATE MFG.: MO/YR
WT. LBS.

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CONTROL UNIT
CONFIGURATION DESCRIPTION
NAME PLATE P/N (COLOR)

5251-0020-00 GRAY
$251-0030-00 BLACK
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$251-0050-00 ATR BRN

Figure 18
OUTLINE & DIMENSION DRAWING
MODEL 5251 CONTROL UNIT

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AppendixA
APPENDIX A - INERTIA SWITCH MODEL 3L0-453/3

2.50

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RESET BUTTON

RESET BUTTON
POINTING
TOWARDS GROUND

SPECIFICATIONS:

INERTIA SWITCH INC. RANGE: 1 TO 10 G'S

260 NORTH ROUTE 303 CURRENT: 5 AMPS@ 28 voe
WEST NYACK, NEW YORK 10994 5 AMPS @ 125 VAC
M. FISCHER, PRES.
PHONE: (914) 358-9070 SHOCK: 100 G'S 11ms.
FAX: (914) 358-1014
WEIGHT: 9 OZ.

FWSwltchLASF

2-13-90
Appendix B
COCKPIT VOICE RECORDER ADAPTOR
DESCRIPTION
The Model MI090 Cockpit Voice Recorder (CVR) Adaptar
has been developed to meet FAA Regulations requiring each
crew member's Boom or Oxygen Mask Microphone to be
"HOT" to the Cockpit Voice Recorder at ali times. These units
provide a cost effective and time saving altemative to modifi-
cation and/or upgrading of the existing Audio Contrai Units
when retrofit installation of a Cockpit Voice Recorder is
required. One Ml090 Adaptar will be required for each
cockpit crew member position.
Operating as an electronically balanced differential summing
amplifier, the Ml090 CVR Adaptar features three Biased
Microphone inputs, three Bias Disable inputs, three Auxiliary
inputs and transfonner coupled output to the CVR. The high-
impedance, balanced, differential inputs can be bridged di-
rectly across existing microphone and communication audio
lines without circuit loading or degradation of present Audio
System performance.
For microphones llOt continuously biased by the Audio Con-
trai Panei, bias voltage is applied by the Ml090. The bias
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voltage to any microphone can be removed by grounding its
associated Bias Disable input, preventing two bias sources
from being applied simultaneously to a single microphone.
For convenient control, the Bias Disable input can be con-
nected to existing key lines. Headphone, speaker and paging
sidetone outputs can be connected to the three MI 090 auxiliary
inputs for continuous recording of ali cockpit communica-
tions, interphone and paging audio ...an FAA requirement
Wiring runs to the CVR of up to 200 feet are easily handled by
the transformer coupled output stage of the CVR Adaptor.
The Ml090 eases retrofit installations of Cockpit Voice Re-
corders by summing ali the required inputs to a single isolated
output while insuring that new ground loops will not be created
during the retrofit installation.
Consult the Ml090 Price List/fype Selection Sheet for com-
plete pricing as well as recommended mating connector infor-
mation.
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ELECTRICAL INTERFACE Output Characterlatlca
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SUpply Requlrementa Rated Output 500 mV nns from 150 Hz to 6 kHz
Nominal Supply Voltage +28 V de Load Impedance Sk ohms (suggested)
()pa'ating Range 18V to 32V
ELECTRICAL PERFORMANCE
CUrrent Draw
Maximum lSOmAdc Frequency Responae +3, -3 dB from 150 Hz to 6 kHz
Circuit Breaker 1 Amp or Jess Suggested Referenced to 1 kHz at
500 mV rms Output into 5k n
Input Characterlatlca
MIClnputs Dlatortlon !!> 1% from 150 Hz to 6 kHz
lmpedance at SOO mV rms into 5k n
Bias Enabled 450 Ohms from ISO Hz to 6 kHz
Dias Disabled C!:Sk Ohm from lSO Hz to 6 kHz Output Nolae >60 dB below 500 m V rms output
Levei lSO mV nns for SOO mV nns out
Bias +16 V de behind 940 Oluns Maxlmum Galn
!!>l.S V de with bias disabled MIClnputs A V = 333 (10.5 dB)
(100 mSec delay after activation AUX Inputs AV = .2S (-12.0 dB)
of disable input)
AUX Inputs
Impedance ~lOOk Ohm from 150 Hz to 6 kHz MECHANICAL
Levei 2.0 V rms for SOO mV nns out
CaaeStyle Rectangular with flat plate for
Bias Disable Control Diode isolated, intemally pulled up hard mounting
to 16 V de thru lOk Oiuns Case Dimensiona 3.S"W X l.54"H X 2.S"D
pu11 below +8 V de to tum off bias Matlng Connector1 DB-25S
float above +12 V de to tum on bias Welght.3 lbs (.13 kg)

ln order to continuously improve our produds, we reserve the right to make design changes without notice.

PILOT AUDIO PASSENGER

CONTROL SYSTEMS INTERFACE SYSTEMS
CABIN AUDIO
AMPLIFIER SYSTEMS
SPECIAL AUDIO
PURPOSE AMPLIFIERS ACCESSORIES

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designed to comply with new FAA regu-
la tio ns mandating cockpit voice
AUDIO MIXER recorders for ali multi-engined turbine-
powered aircratt that require two crew
members and seat six ar more passen-
gers. Unless audio paneis are replaced
or modified, AVTECH CVR Audio Mix-
ers are needed to sum and route audio
signals from microphones, head-
phones and speakers to the cockpit
voice recorder. Proven AVTECH audio
technology provides "hot mie" bias-
ing, ad1ustable channels for balanc1ng
audio leveis. and paired pins to make
installations easy and economical. Both
single- and dual-station units are availa-
ble. And. of course. these systems are
qualitied to TSO C50c requirements
As CVRs are added to additional classi-
fica ti ons of the world's aircraft,
AVTECH CVR Audio Mixers will help
ensure that systems comply with FAA
Airworthiness Standards.
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Most audio systems aboard aircraft cov-
ered by the new FAA regulat1ons are not
CVR compatible. wh1ch means two
things 1) they do not sum audio signals
from criticai sources such as micro-
phones and headphones and 2) they do
not prov1de continuous b1asing which 1s
needed for "hot mie· operation. As
descnbed in FAA Airworthiness Stand-
ards. FAR Parts §23. 24. 27. 29, 91.
121. 125. and 135 for cockpit voice
recorders. each boom. mask. or hand-
held microphone used at cockpit-crew
stat1ons must be cont1nuously "hot,"
whether keyed or not. ln most cases.
installation of lhe CVR will not resolve th1s
requ1rement without modification or
replacement of lhe audio paneis

AVTECH CVR Audio Mixers provide an

easy, cost-effective means to accomplish
these requirements externai to the audio .PICAL SPECIFICATIONS
system. by summing parallel signals from
audio sources and supplying !hem as one Power - +28 VDC (22-32 V) ai 200 mA max.
output to the CVR.
Input - NOMINAL (RANGE) VRMS IMPEDANCE
Hand mie 0.250 (0.150-1 0) 150 ohm
.EAVTECH Mask mie 0.250 (0.150-1 0) 150 ohm
INSTALLATION DIFFERENCE Boom mie 0.250 (0.150-1 0) 150 ohm
AVTECH CVR Audio Mixers are designed Aux -3.0 (1.0-5.0) 20K ohm
to make installation easier. Paired pins at Headphone 3.0 (1.0-5 0) 20K ohm
the input'output connector allow parallel Cockpit speaker 4.5 (1.0-7.8) 30K ohm
pickups of audio signals at the Audio Cabin speaker 4.5 (1.5-78) 20K ohm
Mixer instead of requiring multiple splices LOAD IMP.
in wi re bundles at remate locations within
Output - NOMINAL (RANGE) VRMS NOMINAL (RANGE) OHMS
the aircraft. 0.5 (0.1-1.5) 2K (1-5K)
CVR Output ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~-

Also, by using the Model 5020-1-1 Dual Mating connector - DCM-37S.

Mixer, one mixer can handle two stations,
requinng just one installation for the pilo!
and co-pilot positions This dual i'nixer
still allows signals trom each crew posi-
tion to be individually adjusted to provide
proper signal leveis to the corresponding
channels within the CVR. Circuit redun-
dancy (pilot-to-copilot) is 100% in the
5020-1-1.
.SIGNED TO THE
HIGHEST STANDARDS
Both single- and dual-station models are
designed and manufactured to strict qual-
ity standards by AVTECH Corporation,
one of lhe mos! respected designers and
suppliers of audio systems for lhe world's
aircraft. The lessons learned in over 25
years of designing commercial, business
and military aircraft audio systems are
incorporated in lhe lightweight, easy-to-
Performance - Per D0-1608 (C2, B, MN, X, X, X, X, F, X. X, A, A. A, A).
install AVTECH CVR Audio Mixers. Their
proven technology meets all require-
ments, plus adds the assurance of a
design based on years of experience.
.OMAVTECH-
A WORLDWIDE LEADER
Since 1963, AVTECH engineering teams
have been providing worldctass elec-
tronics design solutions for commercial,
business and military aircraft. Among lhe
many products designed and manufac-
tured by AVTECH are unique analog and
digital audio systems, breakthroughs in
aircraft interior and cockpit lighting. and For further information on this and other
weight-saving power conversion AVTECH innovations in aircraft lighting.
technologies. power and audio. please contact us at:

AVTECH Corporation
avl=ech 3400 Wallingtord Avenue North
Seattle, Washington 98103-9095 USA

Telephone (206) 634-2540

FAX (206) 634-3011
Telex 32-0191
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FLIGHT CHECKOUT PROCEDURE

Execution of a flight test may be required to approve/certify the Cockpit Voice Recorder
installation.

A predetermined list of words and phrases used during normal pre-flight and in-flight op-
erations should be prepared for use by the cockpit crew. lt is important for participants to
bear in mind that. in arder to obtain a satisfactory recording on the area microphone chan-
nel, clear enunciation in a natural voice is essential.

OPERATIONAL NOTES

The Fairchild Cockpit Voice Recorder will preserve only 33 minutes of recorded information.
A test program not exceeding 33 minutes of recording time should be planned prior to the
test flight. The CVR circuit breaker may be pulled and reset as required to preserve the
test recording on longer flights.

The test director shall announce time and condition into the area microphone at the start of
each condition, identify any significant events or warnings, and encourage conversation
between crew members.

1. PRE- ANO POST- ENGINE START

a. Glose CVR circuit breaker about three minutes prior to engine start.

b. Perform the pilot's "PREFLIGHT FUNCTIONAL CHECK" as printed in this

manual.

c. Check and identify, by speaking into the area microphone and listening for
playback at the headset jack, the airplane identification, date, and time.

d. Check and identify the takeoff warning horn and fire warning bell. Also record
a short excerpt of the pre-start checklist callout by the crew.

e. Record the normal cockpit conversations for one minute after one engine has
started. Each crew member shall identify himself by name. The Test Director
shall announce airplane status and identify any warning sounds.

f. Open CVR circuit breaker.

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2. TAXI, TAKEOFF ANO GLIMB

a. Glose GVR circuit breaker. Prior to brake release apply takeoff engine power
and actuate the stick shaker with the test switch. The Test Director shall
identify the event.

b. Record normal crew conversations during takeoff. When airborne, identify

bulk erase test. Press ERASE button, demonstrating that GVR will not erase
in flight. Verify by monitoring GVR output jack.

e. Open GVR circuit breaker.

3. GRUISE, Vmo or Mmo

a. Select cruise altitude. Glose GVR circuit breaker. Disconnect autopilot and
verify aural disconnect sound. Utilizing the flight interphone facilities, each
crew member shall identify himself and note that he is listening on his headset
at a comfortable listening level.

b. Select an ADF or VOR signal and identify these signals when they are being
produced by the cockpit speakers at proper listening level.

e. Glimb to 25,000 feet. Each crew member will don his oxygen mask and will
say "This is the pilot/copilot speaking through his oxygen mask mike." Repeat
this test for the headset microphone and hand-held microphone.

d. Open GVR circuit breaker.

4. DESGENT, TOUGHDOWN ANO ROLLOUT

a. Glose GVR circuit breaker.

b. At an appropriate altitude, accelerate until Mmo or Vmo clacker sounds and

identify; reduce speed approximately 5 knots so that clacker stops. Hold this
speed and have crew member identify flight status via the area microphone,
in order to acquire a reasonable amount of recorded speed.

e. Reduce thrust until landing gear warning horn sounds. The pilot will identify
himself and warning device sounding.

d. Reduce thrust until stall warning horn sounds. The pilot will identify himself
and warning device sounding.

e. Flight crew member announcement on the aircraft P.A. systems advising

cabin emergency descent. Gonduct emergency descent to 12,000 feet.
 During this time, the copilot will give altitude, airspeed, and rnach number
every 1,000 feet. The pilot will acknowledge and read back the values given
by the copilot.

f. Audio signals identifyíng navígation and approach aids as presented to flight

crew headsets, including the marker beacon signal.

g. Open CVR circuít breaker.

5. POSTFLIGHT

Remove Cockpit Voice Recorder from aircraft and provide flight test tape copy in a
format usable by the examiner/inspector.
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DUKANE
Seacom TS100 Portable
Test Set
General Description
Dukane Seacom Division's TS100 Portable Test
Set is a microprocessor controlled, battery operaled,
lesler designed primarily to perform lhe required func-
tional lesls for lhe N15F2108 and DK100 Beacons in the
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shop or on the aircraft. Portability allows the user to test
a variety of Dukane aircraft beacons while the beacon is
slill mounled to lhe airframe or to the aircraft's flighl
recorder.
DUKANE
Seacom TS100 Portable Test Set
Specifications

Housing Size: 8.3 in. x 4.0 in. x 1.8 in.

Probe Head Size: 1.8 in x 1.8 in x 2.4 in.
Weight: 17 oz.
Battery: Four 1.5 volt "AA" (MN1500)
Compatible Beacons: N15F2108, N15F2108/S. DK100 Series

Operations

1. Connect the probe head to the beacon in its mount.

. 2.Slide the switch on the side of the Test Set housing to "ON". The LCD display will read "READY FOR TEST".

3.Press the button in the center of the Test Set to begin testing. The LCD display will read "TESTING".

4. Within a few seconds, the LCD will change to display one of the following fault messages:

LCD Message Explanation*

"Beacon Passed" Beacon is operating properly

"Beacon Fault"
"No Pulse Output"
"Pulse Fault"
"Free-Run Fault"
"Test Set Fault"
"Need Service"
Beacon is NOT operating properly
Beacon is NOT operating properly
Beacon is NOT operating properly
Beacon is NOT operating properly
Test Set batteries must be replaced
Beacon is NOT operating properly

*Beacons that are NOT operating properly should be removed from service.

5. The fault message will be displayed for approximately 1O seconds before returning to read "READY FOR
TEST". Wait for this display before testing another beacon.

6. See TS100 Portable Test Set Technical Manual for more complete operating maintenance, beacon service and
factory return instructions.

We reserve the right to change the design and specification of goods supplied without notice,
to incorporate improvements in design and manufacturing techniques

Dukane Corporation I Seacom Division / St. Charles, IL 60174 / (708) 584-2300 /FAX: (708) 584-5154
Printed in U.S.A. Form No: 10865·H·92
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Appendix H
 APPENDIX H
LCJ~L FAR 0516, Rev. 1
Data Systems
Fairchild Aviation Recorders Appendix A of FAR 0555, Rev 1
5/20/92

ENVIRONMENTAL CUALIFICATION FORM (E:(2F')

PROCEDURE: TSO-C123 ANO RTCA/D0-160C PRODUCT: COCKPIT VOICE RECORDER
MANUFACTURER'S SPECIFICATION AND/OR SYSTEM (SOLID STATE)
OTHER APPLICABLE SPECIFICATION: FAA TSO-C123 anel
Loral/Fairchild Data Systems (LOS)
MANUFACTUREll: Loral/Fairchild Data Systems CLDS) MCDEL: Model AlOOS,
6000 Fruitville Rd, Sarasota, Fl 34232 /
PAIH NO: S100-0080--00
ADDllESS:
Mail P_O. Box 3041, Zip 34230

CONDITIONS SECTION & DESCRIPTION OF CONDUCTED TESTS

PARAGRAPH
NUMBER
RTCA/
D0-160C

TEMPERATURE & ALTITUDE 4.0, Rev. 1 EQUIPMENT TESTED TO CATEGORIES A2 & 02

LOW TEMPERATURE 4.5.1 (-55ºC)
HIGH TEMPERATURE 4.5.3 (+70ºC)
ALTITUDE 4.6-1 ALTITUDE EXTENDED TO 55,000 FEET
DECOMPRESSJON 4.6.2
OVERPRESSURE 4.6.3
TEMPERATURE VARIATION 5.0 ECUIPMENT TESTED TO CATEGORY B
HUMID ITY 6.0 EQUIPMENT TESTED TO CATEGORY A
OPERATIONAL SHOCKS ANO CRASH SAFETY 7.0 EQUIPMENT TESTED PER D0-160C
7.2 6G's-11ms
7.3 15 G's - 11 ms· 12 G's - 3 seconds
VIBRATION 8.0 EQUIPMENT TESTED WITHOUT SHOCK MOUNTS TO CATEGORIES e OR e•.
EQUIPMENT TESTED WITH SHOCK MOUNTS TO CATEGORIES C OR e•.
NO CHANGES IN CRITICAL FREQUENCIES NOTED.
EXPLOSION 9.0 EQUIPMENT TESTED TO CATEGORY E1
WATERPROOFNESS 10.0 EQUIPMENT IDENTIFIED AS CATEGORY X NO TEST REOUIRED
FLUIDS SUSCEPTIBILITY 11. o EOUIPMENT IDENTIFIED AS CATEGORY X NO TEST REOUIRED
SANO ANO DUST 12.0 EQUJPMENT IDENTIFJED AS CATEGORY X NO TEST REOUIRED
FUNGUS 13.0 IDENTIFIED AS CATEGORY F COMPOSED OF NON-NUTRIENT MATERJALS
SALT SPRAY 14.0 ECUIPMENT IDENTIFIED AS CATEGORY X NO TEST REOUIRED
MAGNET 1C EFFECT 15.0 ECUIPMENT TESTED TO CATEGORY A
POWER INPUT 16.0 EQUIPMENT TESTED TO CATEGORY A
VOLTAGE SPIKE CONDUCTED 17.0 EQUIPMENT TESTED TO CATEGORY A
AUDIO FRECUENCY CONDUCTED SUSCEPTI B1LI TY 18.0 EQUJPMENT TESTED TO CATEGORY Z ( Jncludes A)
INDUCED SIGNAL SUSCEPTIBILITY 19.0 EQUJPMENT TESTED TO CATEGORY Z
RADIO FREQUENCY SUSCEPTJBJLITY 20.0 EOUIPMENT TESTED TO CATEGORY U
RADIO FREQUENCY EMISSION 21-0 EQUIPMENT TESTED TO CATEGORY Z (lncludes A)
OTHER TESTS: 22.0 LIGHTNING SUSCEPTABILITY CATEGORY K
LIGHTNING DIRECT EFFECTS 23.0 EQUJPMENT IDENTIFIED AS CATEGORY X, NO TEST REQUIRED
ICING 24.0 ECUIPMENT IDENTIFIED AS CATEGORY X, NO TEST REQUIRED
CRASH SURVIVAL CRASH SURVIVAL TEST WERE PERFORMED ACCORDING TO TSO-C123
(EUROCAE ED-56 anel ED-55 CRASH SURVIVAL), WHICH INCLUDES TSO-
C84 REOUIREMENTS.

REMARKS: # - ALL TESTS WERE CDNDUCTED AT: LORAL/FAIRCHILD DATA SYSTEMS, SARASOTA, Fl WITH EXCEPTION OF #.
OTHER: - CRASH SURVIVAL TESTS FOR THE MEMORY MODULE HAVE BEEN PERFDRMED AS PART OF THE LORAL/FAIRCHILD
TSO APPLICATION FOR Fl!GHT DATA RECORDER ACCORDING TO EUROCAE ED-55 OR FAA TSO-C124.
 SOLID STATE COCKPIT VOICE RECORDER
FAIRCHILD MODEL A100S
SPECIFICATION SHEET
P/N 5100-0080-00

Size: Discrete Inputs:

Bulk Erase - 2 discretes
1/2 ATR Short, ARINC 404A case Test - 1 discrete
Height: 7.5 inches Record lnhibit - 2 discretes
Width: 5.00 inches Bulk Erase:
Depth: 12.5 inches (behind front panei) Fail-safe, double electrical interlock. Total memory
14.38 inches (including handle) erasure process completed in 14 seconds.
Case: Control Unit Power:
Stainless Steel, painted lnternational <:?range, two 18 Vdc, 50 mA short-circuit protected power source for
reflective stripes. English/French markmgs. Control Unit Microphone Preamplifier PWA.
Weight (Max): Monitor Output:
15.9 Lbs. Headphone jack, 600 ohms, at the Control Unit
Power Requirements: Certification:
115 Volt / 400 Hz, or 28 Vdc EUROCAE ED-56
Power Consumption: TSO-C123
11 Watts DC, 12 Watts AC maximum ARINC 557
RTCA/D0-160C
Front Connector:
-ieadphone jack, 600 ohms Environmental Characteristics:
Temperature: Operating: -55º to +85º C
Rear Connector: Non-Operating: -65º to +85º C
IJPXB-57-335-0001, ARINC 557
Altitude: Operating: -1000 to 55,000 feet
aecording Time:
30 Minutes Minimum - Standard Quality Vibration: Operating: D0-160C Para 8.2.2 and 8.4;
Fig. 8-6 Test Curve J'
Channels:
4 simultaneous - coincident recording streams Penetration: ED-55-5001b/10ft/1/4" probe

~nalog Inputs: . Static Crush: ED-55-5001bs

3 ea. crew microphones - 150 to 3,500 Hz band~1dth Fire Protection: ED-55-50000 BTU/sq/ft/hours, 30
1 ea. area microphone - 150 to 5,000 Hz bandw1dth minutes
lmpact: ED-55-3,400 g's, 6.5 ms

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