Ata 31 DFDR

ATA CHAPTER 31
FLIGHT DATA RECORDER
B-757 ATA 31-00 TRAINING MANUAL

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FLIGHT DATA RECORDING ............................................. 2

SOLID STATE FLIGHT DATA RECORDER SYSTEM ...... 4
FLIGHT RECORDER SYSTEM - COMPONENT LOC ...... 6
FLIGHT RECORDER CONTROL PANEL ......................... 8
FLIGHT RECORDER ACCELEROMETER ..................... 10
DIGITAL FLIGHT DATA ACQUISITION UNIT ................. 12
SOLID-STATE FLIGHT DATA RECORDER .................... 14
MULTI-INPUT PRINTER ................................................. 16
DFDR SYSTEM - PWR SWITCHING .............................. 18
DFDAU FUNCTIONAL DIAGRAM ................................... 20
DFDAU FUNCTIONAL DIAGRAM (cont).......................... 22
DFDR - FUNCTIONAL SCHEMATIC (SUNSTRAND) ..... 26
DFDR SYSTEM FAULT ANNUNCIATION ...................... 28
DFDAU FAILURE CODE .................................................. 30
FLIGHT DATA RECORDER SYSTEM - EICAS DISPLAY 32
FLIGHT DATA RECORDER SYSTEM TEST .................. 34
FLIGHT DATA RECORDING
Purpose
The primary purpose of the flight data recorder system is to create an historical
record of airplane flight parameters as required by government regulatory
agencies. The information in the record is used for analysis of flight conditions
in the event of an accident.
Modern flight recorder systems are capable of compiling and recording data on
most of an airplane's components and systems. This capability has created an
expanded purpose for the flight data recorder system. This secondary purpose
is the aircraft condition monitoring system (ACMS). ACMS is used by the airline
to assist in maintenance troubleshooting, creating performance records of
specific systems such as engines, and creating flight profile records for trend
analysis. Specific ACMS capabilities of a flight recorder system are determined
by the airline, and the manufacturer of the flight recorder system components.
System Description
The basic components of the flight data recorder system are the digital flight
data acquisition unit (DFDAU), the digital flight data recorder (DFDR), and the
flight recorder accelerometer. Additional optional components may be added to
enhance ACMS operation.
All data parameters are sent to the DFDAU. Data parameters may be digital,
analog, or discrete signals. The DFDAU conditions and converts the data
parameters. Parameters required by the regulatory agency are sent to the
DFDR for storage. The DFDAU also compiles the data needed for ACMS
functions. These data usually consist of a combination of regulatory agency
required parameters and additional company defined parameters.
The DFDR records regulatory agency required parameters. It has a 25 hour

recording capacity. When storage capacity is full, the DFDR erases the oldest
data, and replaces it with new data. This maintains a record of the latest 25
hours of operation. The recorded data is maintained in a crash survivable
module.
DIGITAL FLIGHT
DATA RECORDER
DIGITAL FLIGHT
DATA ACQUISITION
UNIT
FLIGHT DATA RECORDING

SOLID STATE FLIGHT DATA RECORDER SYSTEM

ACMS Reports
Equipment ACMS data is stored on the floppy disk mounted on the DFDAU. Depending on
the software version and the airline requirements, ACMS data can be viewed
The Flight Data Recorder System consists of the following units: on one of the menu pages of the MCDU or printed from the multi-input printer.
- Solid State Digital Flight Data Recorder (SSDFDR) Data Upload/Download

- Digital Flight Data Acquisition Unit (DFDAU) with floppy disk drive.
- Flight Recorder Control Panel The floppy drive may be used to upload ACMS software programming into the
- Flight Recorder Accelerometer DFDAU. Downloading of data, such as ACMS reports, is also accomplished
- Multi-Input Printer through the floppy drive.
- Test Connector
Fault Annunciations
System Overview
The flight recorder control panel OFF light and associated EICAS messages
All flight data are received, processed, and formatted in the DFDAU. The data indicate major system failures.
is then transmitted to the SSDFDR, DFDAU floppy disk, and/or the printer for
recording. In addition the DFDAU has a BITE indicator window that can display various
fault codes.
Input Signals
The input signals to the flight recording system consist of mandatory data
required by various regulatory agencies and customer optional data.
Low-speed Data Playback
Low-speed playback of currently received data is performed using the test

connector on the flight deck and ground support equipment. This data is
wrapped-around at the DFDR and made available at the connector through an
internal jumper in the DFDAU.
High-speed Data Retrieval
High speed data retrieval is used for accident or incident investigation or for
troubleshooting. Ground support equipment is hooked directly to the DFDR
copy recorder receptable.
FLIGHT DATA
DATA INPUT
DITS INPUTS TO NON-VOLATILE
MEMORY
PLAYBACK DATA
SYNCHRO INPUTS
EXTERNAL
DISCRETE INPUTS CONTROL
& OUTPUT
TEST CONNECTOR
CONTROL/DATA
CONTROL
FLOPPY STATUS
DISPLAY DISK
MULTI-INPUT
PRINTER
FMC-CDU MAINTENANCE FLAG
DOWNLINK DATA
ACMS DATA
DATA RECALL DATA REQUEST
ACCELERATION ACARS (PROV)

SIGNALS DFDAU
ANALOG BITE SSDFDR STATUS
INPUT
FLIGHT RECORDER DIGITAL FLIGHT DATA FLIGHT RECORDER

ACCELEROMETER ACQUISITION UNIT CONTROL PANEL
SOLID STATE
DIGITAL FLIGHT
DATA RECORDER
EICAS COMPUTERS
SOLID STATE FLIGHT DATA RECORDER SYSTEM

FLIGHT RECORDER SYSTEM - COMPONENT LOCATIONS
Flight Recorder System Components
Flight Deck:
- P11 circuit breaker panel - Flight recorder AC, flight recorder DC, and AIDS
sensor circuit breakers.
- P61 panel - Flight recorder/service interphone control panel. Test connector
/test plug.
Main Equipment Center:
- P37 panel - Right engine start-to-stop relay (K10224). System 2 air/ground

relay (K206). System 2 air/ground relay (K208). Flight recorder system EFIS
switching relay (K15). Flight recorder system ADC switching relay (K554).
Flight recorder system FMC switching relay (K10677).
- P36 panel - Left engine start-to-stop relay (K10212).
- Rack E3-3 - Digital flight data acquisition unit. DFDAU coding and aircraft
identification shorting receptacle.
- Rack E4-2 - Flight recorder EICAS switching relay (P69 panel).
Left Main Wheel Well:
- Flight recorder accelerometer.
Passenger Cabin:
- E7 rack (above aft galley) - Digital flight data recorder.

SIDEWALL PANEL (P61)
FLIGHT RECORDER/SERV INTPH PANEL
TEST CONNECTOR AND TEST PLUG
(ON FWD SIDE OF SIDEWALL PANEL)
OVERHEAD CIRCUIT BREAKER PANEL (P11)

AC FLT RCDR CIRCUIT BREAKER RIGHT MISCELLANEOUS RELAY PANEL (P37)
DC FLT RCDR CIRCUIT BREAKER RIGHT ENGINE START TO STOP RELAY (K10224)
AIDS SENSOR CIRCUIT BREAKER SYS 2 AIR/GROUND RELAY (K206) (AC)
SYS 2 AIR/GROUND RELAY (K208) (DC)
FLIGHT RECORDER EFIS SWITCHING RELAY (K15)
FLIGHT RECORDER ADC SWITCHING RELAY (K554)
FLIGHT RECORDER FMC SWITCHING RELAY (K10677)
LEFT MAIN WHEEL WELL

FLIGHT RECORDER
ACCELEROMETER
AIRPLANE
RACK E4-2 CENTER LINE
FLIGHT COMPARTMENT
FLIGHT RECORDER EICAS COMPUTER
SWITCHING RELAY (P69)
VOICE RECORDER
UNIT (REF)
DIGITAL FLIGHT
DATA RECORDER
AFT PASSENGER
MAIN EQUIPMENT CEILING (LOWERED)
RACK (E3-3) CENTER
DIGITAL FLIGHT DATA
ACQUISITION UNIT FWD
DFDAU CODING & A/P LEFT MISCELLANEOUS RELAY PANEL (P36)
IDENTIFICATION SHORTING LEFT ENGINE START TO STOP RELAY (K10212)
RECEPTACLE
VOICE AND FLIGHT RECORDER RACK ASSY

___________________________________
(E7 - STA 1615, WL 290, BL 0)
FLIGHT RECORDER SYSTEM - COMPONENT LOCATIONS

FLIGHT RECORDER CONTROL PANEL
Purpose
Allows the flight crew to turn the flight recorder system on or off, test, and
monitor the system. Also, allows the flight crew to connect or disconnect
service interphone jack microphone circuits.
Flight Recorder Power Control Switch
(Function Switch)
NORM Position (lever locked) - Causes power to be applied automatically to

the flight recorder when the airplane is off the ground or one of the engines
is running.
ON Position (latched) - Provides power to the flight recorder by bypassing the

automatic power on features.
TEST Position - The momentary test position applies power to the flight
recorder by bypassing the automatic features.
Flight Recorder OFF Light
This light illuminates white in order to indicate a fault in the flight recorder
system or loss of power to the system.
SIDEWALL PANEL (P61)
TEST CONNECTOR AND TEST PLUG
FLIGHT COMPARTMENT
FLIGHT RECORDER SYSTEM
POWER CONTROL SWITCH
FLT RCDR SERV INTPH

ON ON
NORM
TEST OFF
OFF
w
FLIGHT RECORDER
OFF LIGHT (WHITE)

FLIGHT RECORDER ACCELEROMETER
Purpose
The flight recorder accelerometer is a three-axis accelerometer which measures

acceleration along the vertical, lateral, and longitudinal axes of the airplane.
The data is supplied to the digital flight data acquisition unit.
Location
The accelerometer is located in the left wheel well.
Construction
The accelerometer is of the seismic-type with capacitive pickoff. It is pressure

sealed, and capable of withstanding accelerations up to ten times the normal
operating ranges. It does not require calibration or any scheduled maintenance.
It is repairable.
Performance Characteristics
The performance characteristics of the accelerometer are stated in the graphic.
Power
The accelerometer receives 28 volts dc from the DFDAU.
Electrostatic Sensitivity
The flight recorder accelerometer is an electrostatically sensitive device.

ELECTROSTATIC
SENSITIVITY
DECAL
UP
FWD
ELECTRICAL
CONNECTOR
PICTORIAL VIEW
NULL
DIRECTION OF
AXIS INPUT OUTPUT OUTPUT
ACCELERATION
AT 75° F
UPWARD +6g 5000 mV +1800 mV

VERTICAL
DOWNWARD -3g 200 mV ±25 mV DC
RIGHT +1g 5000 mV +2600 MV

LATERAL
LEFT -1g 200 mV ±25 mV DC
FORWARD +1g 5000 mV +2600 mV

LONGITUDINAL
AFT -1g 200 mV ±25 mV DC
PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS
FLIGHT RECORDER ACCELEROMETER

DIGITAL FLIGHT DATA ACQUISITION UNIT If the AIDS/ACMS function is not selected, the floppy disk and its drive may still
be used for documentary or other data storage. The front of the unit contains
the following:
Purpose
- Fault display - provides a 3-digit readout of failure codes.
The Digital Flight Data Acquisition Unit (DFDAU) contains circuitry to acquire, - READ button - initiates the fault display. Press and hold until conclusion of
precondition, multiplex, and convert into a standard digital format, the inputs readout. The readout displays all resident fault codes in order of occurrence.
from various airplane sensors. The DFDAU processed signals are then In addition the part number of PROM 1 program will be displayed at end of
transmitted to the Digital Flight Data Recorder (DFDR) in Harvard bi-phase fault codes (2233000 unit only).
format for recording. - FAIL light - amber light indicates a fault in the power supply, output data, or
EPROM sumcheck failure in CPU 1.
Features - CAUTION light - amber light indicates a fault in the analog or digital input
circuits, a failure of EPROM sumcheck in CPU 2, or failure of inter-CPU
This unit is a 6-MCU size and weighs approximately 20 pounds. It requires 115 communications.
volts, single-phase, AC power for operation. - DFDR FAIL light - amber light indicates DFDR fault if data input is present, but
no playback detected.
Mounted on the front of the DFDAU is a three and one-half inch floppy disk
drive. Access to the floppy disk is by opening a hinged door on the right side of
the disk drive. Located behind the door is a mechanical eject button to remove
the disk. A drive LED flashes to indicate information is being written onto the
disk. The floppy disk drive is hinged on the left side so that the drive can swing
outward, providing easier access to the floppy disk door.
The DFDAU will automatically format a new disk when it is installed.
The floppy disk can be used to upload an Aircraft Integrated Data System
(AIDS) or Aircraft Condition Monitoring System (ACMS) software programs to
the DFDAU. This is an airline option and is highly customized. The floppy disk
is used for storing AIDS/ACMS reports. The nature and format of the reports
depends upon the software in the DFDAU. The airline chooses the software it
wants to use.
STATUS
DISPLAY
READ
SWITCH
DRIVE LED FLOPPY

DISK
DFDAU
FAIL LED
DFDAU
CAUTION
LED
DFDR FAIL
LED
ATE CONNECTOR
(SHOP USE ONLY)
EJECT
BUTTON
DIGITAL FLIGHT DATA ACQUISITION UNIT

SOLID-STATE FLIGHT DATA RECORDER The recorder receives digital ARINC 573/717 Harvard bi-phase data from the
DFDAU and records the information in memory. The recorder will operate
automatically until power is removed. Should the recorder fault light come on,
Purpose the recorder may not be functioning properly or the input data stream from the
DFDAU is not correct.
The purpose of the solid-state flight data recorder (SSFDR) is to record and
store various flight parameters obtained during the last 25 hours of flight BITE
operations. Data is stored in a non-volatile solid-state memory.
The SSFDR contains internal continuous self-test circuitry. After applying
General power to the SSFDR, the "OFF" light should go out within 5 seconds and should
remain out. Observation of the light for 60 seconds is recommended.
The SSFDR meets all requirements of FAA, TSO-C51a, and EUROCAE EDSS.
It complies with ARINC specification 573 and 717. Data is recorded in a 64 During this time the circuitry checks the SSFDR and the input data from the
word per second format. DFDAU. Should the "OFF" light illuminate during this time, it indicates that a
possible failure has been detected. The amount of time elapsed before the light
Specifications illuminates indicates the source of the problem. Flight recorder system test will
be discussed later.
Size - 1/2 ATR Long.
Maintenance Requirements
Weight - 26.7 lbs (with ULB).
The SSFDR does not require scheduled maintenance as it contains no moving
Case - Stainless steel international orange with reflective striping. parts.
Power Requirements - 115 volts ac, 400 Hz. Under Water Locator Beacon
Power Level - 15w max. The SSFDR has a Dukane model DK100 underwater locator beacon (ULB)
mounted on its front panel. The beacon must be replaced every 6 years. The
Recording Time - Minimum 25 hours. mount will also accept the Dukane model N15F201B ULB. This beacon must
have its battery changed approximately each year. A decal on the beacon lists
Input Signal Format - ARINC 573/717. the expiration date.
Operation
There are no controls or switches associated with the SSFDR, and its operation
is completely automatic upon power-up. The recorder continuously records and
retains flight data as presented to it.
DUSTCOVER
REFLECTIVE
TAPE
UNDERWATER
LOCATING
DEVICE
(ULD)
ATE
HANDLE
CONNECTOR
HOLD DOWN
HOOK
SOLID-STATE FLIGHT DATA RECORDER

MULTI-INPUT PRINTER Subsequent operations of the test switch will cause the printer to cycle through
each format in turn, one format for each push of TEST.
Purpose Indicators
The multi-input printer prints selected data from peripheral equipment such as FAULT - indicates failure of internal testing, out of paper, or door ajar.
an ACARS management unit, an ACMS data management unit, or a digital flight
data acquisition unit. It has 12 prioritized, photo-coupled inputs to allow use by MSG - comes on when a message is received and stays on until the ALRT/RST
several systems while providing excellent cross-talk noise protection and signal button is pushed or a remote reset is received.
isolation.
PAPER - Mechanically driven, shows how much paper is remaining on the
Power spool.
The printer receives 115 volts ac, 400 Hz, single phase power from a circuit
breaker (PRINTER) on P11-2.
Printout Format/Paper
The printer can provide 40, 53, 64, or 80 column (character-per-line, CPL)
printouts. 40, 53, and 64 CPL formats are printed across the page and 80 CPL
is printed lengthwise. Print rates are 415 lines per minute (40 CPL), 370 lines
per minute (53 CPL), 360 lines per minute (64 CPL), and 600 to 650 columns
per minute (80 CPL). Paper used is single, 4.5 inches wide, heat sensitive
copy in roll form with a 90 feet capacity. Paper low indications are shown by the
paper supply indicator and a fault light on the printer panel.
Controls
SLEW - advances paper when pushed.
REPT - repeats a printout of the last printed message.
ALRT/RST - resets in case of an interruption; cancels MSG light.
TEST - initiates five internal tests (ROM, RAM, print head supply voltage,
stepping motor supply voltage, and input bus) and causes a test print. FAULT
and MSG lights come on as test starts and go out when internal test are
complete. Test message then prints in 40, 53, 64, or 80 CPL format.
PAPER SLEW REPEAT SWITCH ALERT/RESET
TEST SWITCH
FAULT/MSG SWITCH SWITCH
LIGHTS
FAULT
ALRT
TEST SLEW REPT
RST
MSG
PAPER SUPPLY
INDICATOR
1
PAPER
2
OPEN LOCK
DOOR HANDLE
MULTI-INPUT PRINTER
FLIGHT DATA RECORDER SYSTEM - POWER SWITCHING
Power-Up
Operation of the flight data recorder system is fully automatic. The system
becomes operational by applying 115 volt ac, 400 Hz, single-phase power from
the left bus to the system and then starting an engine.
Unswitched Power
Unswitched 115 volt ac power is routed from the FLT REC ac circuit breaker to
the DFDAU.
Automatically Switched Power
Switched power for the flight data recorder also originates from the FLT REC
AC circuit breaker.
In normal operation, the flight recorder control panel power control switch
(function switch) is in NORM (open). The close disagree relays are energized
by power to the battery bus and the fuel switch not in CUTOFF. When the left or
the right engine is started, power is automatically routed through the engine
start-to-stop relays. When the airplane becomes airborne, power also is routed
through the closed air/ground relay. That way power remains on the system in
the event of dual engine failure.
Manually Switched Power
Power to the flight data recorder may also be switched manually by placing the
flight recorder control panel power control switch (function switch) to the ON
(latched) or the momentary TEST position.
Test Connector Power
Unswitched power is available at the test connector for ground support

equipment usage.
115V AC UNSWITCHED POWER (FOR GROUND SUPPORT EQUIPMENT USAGE)
L BUS
FLT REC AC
ON
28V
DC L ENG START CONTROL NORM
POWER 115V AC
BAT.
CONT SW TEST JUMPER (UNSWITCHED)
BUS R ENG START CONTROL
(FUNCTION SWITCH)
P11 OVHD CB PANEL TEST TEST
FLIGHT RECORDER PLUG CONNECTOR DIGITAL FLIGHT
CONTROL PANEL (P61) (P61) DATA ACQUISITION
START UNIT (E3-3)
CUTOFF C1
RUN
K10248 L ENG START
RELAY-3 (P36)
ON K10212 L ENG START-

1 TO-STOP RELAY (P36)
K10124 CLOSE-
CUTOFF C2
DISAGREE RELAY-L (P36) 115V AC
RUN
(SWITCHED)
START
K10224 R ENG START- FLIGHT DATA
TO-STOP RELAY (P37) 1 K10124 & K10125 ARE RECORDER (E7)
K10251 R ENG START
ENERGIZED WHEN THE
RELAY-3 (P37)
BATTERY BUS IS POWERED
AIR 2 AND THE FUEL SWITCHES
ON ARE IN CUTOFF
1 2 ON THE GROUND WITH POWER
GND
K10125 CLOSE- REMOVED, K206 RELAXES TO
DISAGREE RELAY-R (P37) K206 SYS NO. 2 AIR/ THE "AIR" POSITION
GND RELAY (P37)
FLIGHT DATA RECORDER SYSTEM - POWER SWITCHING

DFDAU FUNCTIONAL DIAGRAM No. 1 provides the software instructions that determine format and sequences.
The data is transmitted to the DFDR with each parameter provided at least once
every four seconds (one data super frame). Several parameters are sampled
Power more often, up to 16 times per frame. All data values are acquired no more than
250 milli-seconds prior to their output to the DFDR.
Power to the digital flight data acquisition unit (DFDAU) is from the 115 volt AC
left bus. The internal power supply generates all required DC voltages. It also Wraparound Check - The output data to the DFDR is transmitted through an
generates the precision 28 volt DC used for the accelerometer operation. If the output buffer and Harvard bi-phase transmitter. This data output is constantly
power supply output is out of tolerance, a fault bit is sent to the BITE circuits. monitored using a "wraparound" circuit. The circuit receives parallel outputs
from the buffer and from the transmitter. A word-by-word comparison is made
Operation Overview to ensure that the correct data is transmitted. Any error in this comparison
existing more than four consecutive seconds generates a DFDAU FAIL bit to
The DFDAU receives flight parameters for recording from many sources. The the BITE circuits. This causes the DFDAU FAIL light to turn on and the DFDAU
signals are processed, reformatted, sequenced, and transmitted to the digital BITE discrete to go open.
flight data recorder (DFDR). Two central processing units (CPU) control data
acquisition, signal processing, formatting, and output. Low-Speed Data Playback
CPU No. 1: Manatory Data Acquisition and Recording - CPU No. 1 controls the Low-Speed playback uses the data word sent to the DFDR after it has been
collection and processing of synchro, analog, discrete, and digital data that are returned from the recorder. Validity testing is performed on the returned word.
needed to satisfy the mandatory recording requirements of various regulatory The testing consists of verification of the sequence of the subframe sync words
agencies. CPU No. 1 also controls the serial output data that goes to the and checking the interval between synch words. In the event of a failure, the
DFDR. All software relative to CPU No. 1 functions resides in EPROM No. 1. corresponding fault code is set in the system status buffer.
Any data collected by CPU No. 1 is also available to CPU No. 2 through the
crosstalk buses. The playback data is also made available at the test connector through an
internal DFDAU jumper connection. External support equipment can be used to
CPU No. 2: ACMS Recording - CPU No. 2 controls the aircraft condition provide real-time readout of the DFDR parameters.
monitoring system (ACMS) functions. (ACMS is also known as AIDS - Aircraft
Integrated Data System). ACMS functions include acquiring data from CPU No.
1 and additional DITS ports; storing the data; computing data for output reports;
formatting data for transmission to external devices; determining the flight
mode; limit and reasonability testing; and transfer of documentary data to CPU
No. 1. All software for control of ACMS functions resides in EPROM No. 2.
Data Output to DFDR
Data output to the DFDR is continuous. CPU No. 1 collects the data, reformats,
sequences, and converts it into ARINC 717 Harvard Bi-phase code. EPROM
CALIBRATION CALIBRATION CONTROL
OUTPUT HARVARD
CIRCUIT TO DFDR
BUFFER BIPHASE XMTR
AND TEST
SIGNAL A/D CONNECTOR
SYNCHRO RCVR
CONDITIONER CONVERTER OUTPUT
MULTIPLEXER COMPARATOR
SAMPLING CONTROL Y
SYNCHRO RCVR OUTPUT BITE CKT
ANALOG INPUTS DFDAU FAIL
(ONLY TWO OF DATA FAULT FAIL = "1"
EACH SHOWN) LLDC BUFFER POWER SUPPLY DFDAU
DFDAU BITE
FAULT FAIL TO FLT
A
MULTIPLEXER S7 RECORDER
PROGRAM BUS CPU NO.1 EPROM FAULT CONTROL
LLDC BUFFER EPROM 1 CPU NO. 1 PANEL
MANDATORY ANALOG INPUT FAULT CAUTION = 1
Y
PARAMETERS
DISCRETE DIGITAL INPUT FAULT
BUFFER SIGNAL FLIGHT DATA DFDAU DFDAU CAUTION
INPUTS PLUS CONDITIONER CPU NO.2 EPROM FAULT CAUTION
A/C IDENT MAINTENANCE FLAG
MULTIPLEXER BUFFER FROM DFDR
AND A/C TYPE DIGITAL INPUT FAULT FAIL = OPEN
SAMPLING CONTROL
PROGRAM PINS
BUFFER
(ONLY TWO
FAIL = 1
SHOWN) DFDR Y
ARINC 429 FAIL DFDR FAIL
RCVR SEQUENCING CONTROL
READ SWITCH
PARITY AND
STATUS BIT MULTIPLEXER FLIGHT DATA FAULT PLAYBACK
CHECK DISPLAY DATA TO
ARINC 429 SYSTEM STATUS SYSTEM
STATUS TEST CONN
RCVR
PLAYBACK
BUFFER
DITS INPUTS POWER-ON INITIALIZATION ROUTINE + PERIODIC DATA UPDATE CHECK VALIDITY FROM DFDR
(ONLY FOUR CROSS- TEST
SHOWN) TALK
ARINC 429
PRINTER
MULTIPLEXER
FLIGHT DATA STATUS
ARINC 429
28V DC TO RCVR
DISK DRIVE
FLT RECORDER CONTROL/DATA IN ARINC 429
FROM L CDU
ACCELEROMETER RCVR
PROGRAM BUS CPU NO. 2 CONTROL/DATA IN ARINC 429
A TO BITE EPROM 2 FROM R CDU
ACMS RCVR
POWER CIRCUIT
115V 400Hz PARAMETERS MCDU DATA OUT ARINC 429
SUPPLY DC TO CDUs
XMTR AND
ACARS DATA OUT PRINTER
ARINC 429
XMTR
ACARS DATA IN TO ACARS
ARINC 429
(IF
RCVR
INSTALLED)
DFDAU FUNCTIONAL DIAGRAM

DFDAU FUNCTIONAL DIAGRAM (CONT) 429 receivers, checked for parity and status, and transmitted to one of two
multiplexer circuits. One multiplexer serves CPU No. 1, the other CPU No. 2.
Multiplexer sequencing control is from the corresponding CPU.
ACMS Data Output
Parity Tests - All digital inputs are examined for correct parity (bit 32). If a parity
Selected data is sent to other devices for separate recording. The data is error is detected, all 1's are set in the corresponding DFDR data field to indicate
formatted in a manner similar to DFDR data under the control of CPU No. 2. this is a failed parameter.
Software instructions for processing and distribution reside in EPROM No. 2.
The data included can come from either CPU No. 1 or 2. Status Tests - The status bits (30 and 31) of all digital inputs are checked for
failure indications (both bits 0), or "no computed data" (NCD; bit 30 high, bit 31
ACMS data may be provided to the printer, the FMC-CDUs, the test connector, low). If a parameter fails the status check, the corresponding DFDR data field is
or the DFDAU disk drive. set to all 1's except the least significant bit which is set 0.
Test Connector Interface Data Update - During normal operation all DITS inputs are checked for data
update. Any input channel that is not updated at least once per second has its
The low-speed playback output is available at the test connector. failure code set. This does not cause the DFDAU CAUTION light to turn on, but
a fault code is set in the system status buffer.
Signal Processing - Analog Inputs
Power-On Initialization - At power-on a preset data pattern is injected into each
Signal Acquisition and Processing - The analog, synchro, and low-level DC digital input port. The data pattern is processed as a normal input and the result
inputs are received in synchro receivers or buffer circuits. These are is checked by the CPU.
sequentially sampled by multiplexers, conditioned in the signal conditioner,
converted into digital values in the analog-to-digital converter, and sent to CPU DFDAU CAUTION Light - The failure of any digital input port sets a fault code in
No./1 for further processing and formatting. the system status buffer. In addition the DFDAU CAUTION light is turned on
(except as noted above) to indicate not all data is reliable.
Calibration - A calibration check of the synchro and analog inputs is
continuously performed. Calibration voltages are injected into each channel Signal Processing - Discrete Inputs
and then processed just like the normal inputs. The resulting digital value is
comparted to the value expected by the CPU. Discrete inputs are received in buffer circuits, sequentially sampled by a
multiplexer, conditioned by a signal conditioner, and fed to CPU No. 1 for
Signal level changes that exceed a 5% error result in a fault message from the processing and formatting.
CPU to the BITE circuit. The appropriate failure code is set in the system status
buffer and the DFDAU CAUTION Light turns on.
Signal Processing - DITS Inputs
Signal Acquisition and Processing - All DITS inputs are received through ARINC
OUTPUT HARVARD
CIRCUIT TO DFDR
BUFFER BIPHASE XMTR
AND TEST
SYNCHRO RCVR
SAMPLING CONTROL Y
DFDAU BITE
FAULT FAIL TO FLT
A
Y
PARAMETERS
SAMPLING CONTROL
PROGRAM PINS
BUFFER
(ONLY TWO
FAIL = 1
SHOWN) DFDR Y
READ SWITCH
PARITY AND
STATUS TEST CONN
RCVR
PLAYBACK
BUFFER
SHOWN) TALK
ARINC 429
PRINTER
MULTIPLEXER
FLIGHT DATA STATUS
ARINC 429
28V DC TO RCVR
DISK DRIVE
FROM L CDU
ACCELEROMETER RCVR
ACMS RCVR
POWER CIRCUIT
SUPPLY DC TO CDUs
XMTR AND
ARINC 429
XMTR
ARINC 429
(IF
RCVR
INSTALLED)
DFDAU FUNCTIONAL DIAGRAM (CONT)

DFDAU FUNCTIONAL DIAGRAM (CONT) BITE - READ Switch and Status Display
A summary of faults can be view in the system status window. Press and hold
BITE - Function the READ switch. A short self-check routine may be observed followed by the
system status codes. Each code is held in the window for about four seconds.
The BITE circuit receives all status messages and stores them in the system The system status buffer can hold a maximum of 16 codes.
status buffer. This information is also included in subframe 2 of the output to the
DFDR. The BITE circuit also controls the three fault indicators and displays the
fault codes when the READ switch is pressed.
BITE - EPROM Sumcheck
Periodically both CPUs perform sum checks of their EPROMs. Any failure in
these checks results in a fault message transmitted to the BITE circuit. Either
the DFDAU FAIL or DFDAU CAUTION lights turn on if a sum check error is
detected.
BITE - DFDAU FAIL Indicator
A power supply fault, output data fault, or CPU No. 1 EPROM fault causes the
BITE circuit to turn on the DFDAU FAIL light and set a fault code in the system
status word. At the same time the DFDAU BITE discrete is set to an open. This
causes the flight recorder OFF light to turn on and EICAS displays FLT DAT
ACQ on the STATUS and ECS/MSG pages.
BITE - DFDAU CAUTION Indicator
A digital input fault, analog input fault, or EPROM No. 2 failure sets the
apprropriate fault code in the system status buffer and turns on the DFDAU
CAUTION light.
BITE - Maintenance Flag
If the MAINTENANCE FLAG discrete from the DFDR is open, then the DFDR
has faulted itself. This discrete is applied to the system status buffer, the
corresponding fault code is set, and the DFDR FAIL light is turned on.
OUTPUT HARVARD
CIRCUIT TO DFDR
BUFFER BIPHASE XMTR
AND TEST
SYNCHRO RCVR
SAMPLING CONTROL Y
DFDAU BITE
FAULT FAIL TO FLT
A
Y
PARAMETERS
SAMPLING CONTROL
PROGRAM PINS
BUFFER
(ONLY TWO
FAIL = 1
SHOWN) DFDR Y
READ SWITCH
PARITY AND
STATUS TEST CONN
RCVR
PLAYBACK
BUFFER
SHOWN) TALK
ARINC 429
PRINTER
MULTIPLEXER
FLIGHT DATA STATUS
ARINC 429
28V DC TO RCVR
DISK DRIVE
FROM L CDU
ACCELEROMETER RCVR
ACMS RCVR
POWER CIRCUIT
SUPPLY DC TO CDUs
XMTR AND
ARINC 429
XMTR
ARINC 429
(IF
RCVR
INSTALLED)
DFDAU FUNCTIONAL DIAGRAM (CONT)

SOLID STATE FLIGHT DATA RECORDER - FUNCTIONAL Certain faults detected by the microprocessor send both discretes. These faults
SCHEMATIC (SUNSTRAND) are:
- DATA MISCOMPARE: Data rate input and program pin selection do not
General agree (not at 64 words/sec rate).
- Insufficient memory to record 25 hours of data due to faulty memory devices.
The solid state flight data recorder (SSFDR) receives harvard bi-phase flight (Memory chip failure during normal operation is tolerated until total usable
data from the digital flight data acquisition unit (DFDAU). The SSFDR records memory is below 25 hours of flight data.)
the flight data on memory chips. - Software detected fault.
Power Faults detected by the microprocessor that send just the status discrete are the:
The SSFDR receives 115v ac and 28v dc from the circuit breaker assembly on - Power off state
P-11. - Loss of input data
- Downloading or test operation.
Recording
Power
The digital flight data acquisition unit (DFDAU) sends Harvard bi-phase flight
data to the solid state flight data recorder (SSFDR). The Harvard bi-phase The SSFDR receives 115 volts ac from the circuit breaker assembly (P-11). An
receiver processes and sends the data to: internal power supply provides dc power for SSFDR operation.
- The Harvard bi-phase transmitter - The microprocessor receives the flight ULB
data, processes it and sends it to the SSFDR non-volatile memory.
The underwater locating beacon (ULB), emits an acoustic signal when
The microprocessor controls the sequence of flight data storage. Every four submerged underwater. The signal is 37.5 kHz and is pulsed once per second.
seconds the microprocessor selects a different memory chip to store the data.
This continues until a memory chip fails. Once the microprocessor detects a The ULB is battery operated. The water activated switch makes contact when
failure, that chip is isolated and not used. A failure of one chip causes 4-second submerged in water. The oscillator oscillates at 37.5 kHz. The transducer
blocks of data loss during data download. converts the electrical signal into an acoustic signal, and emits the signal once
per second.
Failures
If a fault is detected, the microprocessor produces these discretes:
- System status
- Maintenance flag
ENGINE ON
OR
115V AC PLANE IN AIR
L BUS POWER
DC POWER
SUPPLY
FLIGHT RECORDER
CONTROL PANEL SYSTEM STATUS
DFDR OK = 28V DC
+12V DC
POWER
SUPPLY -12V DC
+5V DC
MICRO-
NVM
PROCESSOR
HARVARD
DFDAU BI-PHASE
BITE DFDAU OK = GROUND RECEIVER
AIRPLANE
ARINC 429
SIGNALS RCVR
MICRO- HARVARD
PROCESSOR BI-PHASE HARVARD
TRANSCEIVER BI-PHASE
AIRPLANE TRANSMITTER DISABLE
DISCRETES
AIRPLANE MAINTENANCE FLAG

ANALOG
SIGNALS
FLIGHT RECORDER A/D

ACCELEROMETER CONV
SSFDR
WATER DET
ATE
OSC
CONNECTOR
DFDAU
ULB (SSFDR
FRONT PANEL)
SOLID STATE FLIGHT DATA RECORDER - FUNCTIONAL SCHEMATIC (SUNSTRAND)

FLIGHT DATA RECORDER SYSTEM FAULT ANNUNCIATION discrete is sent to the EICAS computers to initiate the FLT DATA REC
message. Furthermore, relay K3 is energized, causing the maintenance flag
to be an open circuit (invalid). The DFDR FAIL light on the DFDAU front
Flight Recorder Control Panel Fault panel and the fault indicator on the DFDR both come on.
Indication Digital Flight Data Acquisition Unit Fault and Test:
The white OFF light on the flight recorder control panel indicates a DFDAU fault, - DFDAU FAIL - A DFDAU failure causes the DFDAU FAIL light to illuminate
a SSDFDR fault, a system fault, or a flight recorder system power-off condition. and switch S1 to open. DFDAU BITE is an open circuit. Relay K1 is relaxed,
the OFF light is illuminated, and ground discretes are sent to the left and right
No-Fault: EICAS computers for the FLT DATA ACQ message to come on.
- DFDAU CAUTION - The (DFDAU) CAUTION light indicates a digital input
- K1 is normally energized and the OFF light is extinguished. circuit fault, an analog input circuit fault or a playback data fault.
- DFDR FAIL - The DFDR FAIL light indicates no playback with input data
Fault Condition:
present in the solid state digital flight data recorder.
- READ - The three-digit fault display provides readout of up to 16 coded fault
- A fault condition is indicated by a ground for DFDR invalid status from the messages, when the READ switch is depressed and held.
SSFDR, or an open circuit for DFDAU BITE from the DFDAU. In either case,
the control panel relay K1 is relaxed which causes the OFF light to illuminate.
- Also, a ground discrete is sent to the left and the right EICAS computers.
This causes the FLT DATA REC or FLT DATA ACQ message to be displayed
on the status and maintenance page of the lower EICAS display unit.
Fault Monitoring
Solid State Flight Data Recorder Fault:
- No-Fault Condition - All fault circuits are "0". Relay K2 is energized, and K3 is
de-energized. Consequently the DFDR status signal is 28 volts dc, and
maintenance flag is ground.
- Fault Condition - System Fault (and) no DFDAU Fault) - System fault input to
NOR gate 5 is "1". Relay K2 is de-energized, causing the DFDR status signal
to be ground. Relay K1 is de-energized, the OFF light is on, and a ground
discrete is sent to the EICAS computers to initiate the FLT DATA REC
message.
- Fault Condition - SSFDR Fault (and no DFDAU Fault) - SSFDR fault input to
NOR gate 5 is "1". Relay K2 is de-energized, causing the DFDR status signal
to be ground. Relay K1 is de-energized, the OFF light is on, and a ground
EICAS LOGIC MATRIX FLT DATA REC
NC A TO LEFT & RIGHT
MESSAGE STATUS OUTPUT SIGNALS FLT DATA ACQ
B EICAS COMPUTERS
FLT DATA REC "A" = GND & "B" = GND
FLT DATA ACQ "B" = OPEN W W
TO TEST GROUND
OFF
"A" = GND
28V/12V DC FROM
CONDITIONS FOR MESSAGE GENERATION:
K1 MASTER DIM & TEST
1. (BOTH ENG RUN) (L AC BUS ON)
(60 SEC TIME DELAY)
2. IN AIR: MESSAGE IS LATCHED
FLIGHT RECORDER
3. ON THE GROUND: MESSAGE IS
CONTROL PANEL
NOT LATCHED
DFDAU BITE
OK = GROUND
DFDR STATUS
DFDAU OK = 28V DC
FAIL = "1"
S1
28V DC
DFDAU FAIL
A MAINTENANCE FLAG
OK = GROUND
CONTROL DFDR SYSTEM 5
AND FAIL = "1" DFDR FAIL FAULT
SIGNAL A K2
DFDAU K3
PROCESSOR DFDR
CAUTION = "1" DFDAU CAUTION
A FAULT
DC SOLID STATE FLIGHT DATA RECORDER

READ
FAULT DISPLAY
DIGITAL FLIGHT DATA ACQUISITION UNIT 757
FLIGHT DATA RECORDER SYSTEM FAULT ANNUNCIATION

DFDAU FAILURE CODE
Fault Isolation
Any time the READ switch is depressed, the DFDAU FAIL, DFDAU CAUTION
and the DFDR FAIL indicators will illuminate and the 3-digit display will indicate
888. (The 888 indication may be preceeded by an FFF indication for up to 1
second.)
After 4 seconds these indicators will extinguish and the displays will indicate
000 unless a specific failure has occurred.
If failures occur, the respective failure codes will be sequentially displayed in the
display window for 4 seconds each. Up to 16 codes may be displayed.
At the end of the failure codes 000 appears followed by the DFDAU flight
recorder program version. A second pass through the fault codes is followed by
the ACMS program version.
The graphic shown is a list of the available failure codes. These codes can be
used on board, or in the shop.
2233000-3A,-4A FAILURE CODES
DFDAU FAILURE CODE DFDAU STATUS LED
STATUS DESCRIPTION (HEXADECIMAL) ILLUMINATED
DFDR BITE 001 DFDR/DFDAU FAIL
CPU 1 EPROM SUMCHECK FAILURE 101
DFDR DATA WRAPAROUND FAILURE 102
DFDAU POWER SUPPLY FAILURE
103 THRU 108
(BITE NO. 1 THRU NO. 6)
DFDAU FAIL
DFDR INTERRUPT - CPU 1 10A
ANALOG INTERRUPT - ADC 2 10B
ARINC 429 NO. 1 INTERRUPT - DM 4 10C
DATA FRAME - CPU 1 10D
ARINC 429 NO. 2 INTERRUPT - DM 5 10E
ANALOG CHANNEL FAILURE
FAULT (CHANNEL 1 THRU 34) AMX 34
201 THRU 222
DISPLAY DFDAU FAIL/CAUTION
ANALOG CHANNEL FAILURE
231 THRU 236
WINDOW (CHANNEL 1 THRU 12) EADMX
ARINC 429 WRAPAROUND - DM 4
401 THRU 418
READ (CH 0 THRU 23) DFDAU FAIL
SWITCH (CPU 1 CH 0 THRU CH 7)
419 THRU 420

STATUS 421 THRU 428
(CPU 2 CH 0 THRU 7) DFDAU CAUTION
LEDs CPU 1 UNABLE TO TRANSMITT - CPU 2 501
DFDR - PLAYBACK NOT ENABLED/OPERATION 502
CPU 2 EPROM SUMCHECK 901
NO DATA FROM CPU 2 TO CPU 1 902 DFDAU CAUTION
NO DATA FROM CPU 1 TO CPU 2 A01
ACMS CONTROL UNIT A02
PRINTER, ARINC 740 A03 *
PRINTER, ARINC 597 A04
QUICK ACCESS RECORDER A05
MCDU A06 *
DISKETTE NOT INSTALLED D01
UNABLE TO WRITE TO DISKETTE D02
CANNOT FORMAT DISKETTE D03 DFDAU CAUTION
DISKETTE SECTOR SPACE FULL D04
DISKETTE DIRECTORY SPACE FULL D05
NOTE:
____ ADC 2, DM4-5, AMX 34, EADMX ARE * 2233000-3A ONLY
PRINTED CIRCUIT CARDS
DFDAU FAILURE CODE

FLIGHT DATA RECORDER SYSTEM - EICAS DISPLAY
Fault Annunciation
Whenever both engines are running and the left 115 volt ac bus is powered,
flight data recorder system faults are annunciated by the status or ECS
maintenance messages FLT DATA REC for a "DFDR status" fault, or FLT DATA
ACQ for a "DFDAU fault".
The messages only appear after a fault condition exists for more than 60
seconds. If they appear in flight, they are latched; if they appear on the ground,
they are not latched.
The message FLT DATA REC is inhibited when a FLT DATA ACQ condition
exists.
Status Page
Presence of a status page can be called up in air or on the ground by pressing

the status page switch on the display selector panel (P9).
Maintenance Page
The maintenance page can be called up only on the ground, by pressing the
environmental control system switch (ECS/MSG) on the EICAS maintenance
panel (P61).
Message Removal
To remove a latched message, the procedure indicated on the graphic must be

followed.
STATUS
STATUS ESG/MSG
CUE AFT
FLT DATA REC
___________________
LOWER EICAS DISPLAY
STATUS ___________________
LOWER EICAS DISPLAY
PAGE ENVIRONMENTAL __________________________
"ECS/MSG" MAINTENANCE PAGE
SWITCH CONTROL SYSTEM/ (DFDR OR SYS FAULT MASSAGE
DISPLAY COMPUTER BRT THRUST REF SET MAINTENANCE MESSAGE SHOWN)
AUTO BOTH
ENGINE STATUS
EVENT
L R L R
MAX IND SWITCH
RECORD RESET EICAS MAINT
DISPLAY SELECT EVENT
AUTO MAN
READ
ECS ELEC PERF
MSG HYD APU
______________________
DISPLAY SELECTOR PANEL REC ERASE
TEST
CONF ENG
MCDP EXCD
C R
1.00 0.25 RF
FLT DATA ACQ EICAS MAINTENANCE PANEL
______
NOTES:
1. MESSAGES ARE ENABLED WHEN:
-BOTH ENGINES ARE RUNNING, AND
-LEFT 115V AC BUS IS POWERED
___________________
LOWER EICAS DISPLAY 2. "FLT DATA REC" IS INHIBITED WHEN:
"STATUS" PAGE
_____________ "FLT DATA ACQ" IS DISPLAYED
(DFDAU FAULT SHOWN) 3. MESSAGES ARE DISPLAYED WHEN:
THE FAULT EXISTS FOR MORE THAN 60 SEC
TO REMOVE LATCHED MESSAGE:
__________________________
4. MESSAGES ARE:
STEP -LATCHED WHEN A/P IS AIRBORNE
1. CORRECT THE CONDITION CAUSING THE MESSAGE -NOT LATCHED ON THE GROUND
2. CALL UP "ECS/MSG" MAINTENANCE PAGE
3. PRESS "EVENT READ-AUTO" SWITCH
4. PRESS "ERASE" SWITCH
FLIGHT DATA RECORDER SYSTEM - EICAS DISPLAY

FLIGHT DATA RECORDER SYSTEM TEST failure within the non-mandatory ACMS section of the DFDAU is detected, then
the DFDAU CAUTION light on the front of the DFDAU will come on. There are
no other failure indications.
The purpose of the flight data recorder test is a preflight check of system
performance or a post-maintenance check.
Note: :• If both DFDR and a DFDAU failure are present, then only
Routine the FLT DATA ACQ message will appear on EICAS. A DFDAU
caution light will not generate a EICAS message.
The test is initiated by positioning the flight recorder control switch to TEST
(momentary on position). This position provides 115 volt AC power to the If the DFDAU CAUTION or DFDAU FAIL lights are lit, then fault codes may be
DFDR, causing it to operate. The recorder will operate as long as the switch is available from the DFDAU memory. Pushing the READ switch on the front of
held in TEST, - this causes the OFF light to extinguish. the DFDAU will display these codes.
The DFDAU is operational any time power is applied to the aircraft and its circuit
breaker is closed.
Test Results
If no fault is detected the flight recorder OFF light will remain unlit.
If a fault is detected the following indications will occur.
DFDR Failure:
- Flight recorder OFF light is lit.

- FLT DATA REC message appears on EICAS STATUS and ECS/MSG pages.
- DFDR FAIL light on front of DFDAU comes on.
DFDAU Failure:
- Flight recorder OFF light is lit.

- FLT DATA ACQ message appears on EICAS STATUS and ECS/MSG pages.
- Yellow DFDAU FAIL light on front of DFDAU comes on.
DFDAU Input Data Failure or ACMS Failure:
- If the DFDAU self-check circuits have detected a failure of input data or, if a
FLIGHT RECORDER SYSTEM
POWER CONTROL SWITCH FLIGHT RECORDER
(FUNCTION SWITCH) OFF LIGHT (WHITE) BITE
INDICATOR
(YELLOW)
DIGITAL FLIGHT DATA

ACQUISITION UNIT
(DFDAU)
115V AC ON
LEFT BUS NORM
FLT REC
AC CB TEST
PWR CONT SWITCH DIGITAL FLIGHT DATA
OVERHEAD CB PANEL (FUNCTION SW) RECORDER (DFDR)
FLT RCDR CONTROL PANEL
FLIGHT DATA RECORDER SYSTEM TEST


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ATA CHAPTER 31

FLIGHT DATA RECORDER

B-757 ATA 31-00 TRAINING MANUAL

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FLIGHT DATA RECORDING ............................................. 2

FLIGHT DATA RECORDING

The DFDR records regulatory agency required parameters. It has a 25 hour

FLIGHT DATA RECORDING

SOLID STATE FLIGHT DATA RECORDER SYSTEM

- Solid State Digital Flight Data Recorder (SSDFDR) Data Upload/Download

Low-speed Data Playback

Low-speed playback of currently received data is performed using the test

High-speed Data Retrieval

ACCELERATION ACARS (PROV)

FLIGHT RECORDER DIGITAL FLIGHT DATA FLIGHT RECORDER

SOLID STATE FLIGHT DATA RECORDER SYSTEM

FLIGHT RECORDER SYSTEM - COMPONENT LOCATIONS

Flight Recorder System Components

Main Equipment Center:

- P37 panel - Right engine start-to-stop relay (K10224). System 2 air/ground

Left Main Wheel Well:

- Flight recorder accelerometer.

- E7 rack (above aft galley) - Digital flight data recorder.

OVERHEAD CIRCUIT BREAKER PANEL (P11)

LEFT MAIN WHEEL WELL

VOICE AND FLIGHT RECORDER RACK ASSY

FLIGHT RECORDER SYSTEM - COMPONENT LOCATIONS

FLIGHT RECORDER CONTROL PANEL

Flight Recorder Power Control Switch

NORM Position (lever locked) - Causes power to be applied automatically to

ON Position (latched) - Provides power to the flight recorder by bypassing the

Flight Recorder OFF Light

FLT RCDR SERV INTPH

FLIGHT RECORDER CONTROL PANEL

FLIGHT RECORDER ACCELEROMETER

The flight recorder accelerometer is a three-axis accelerometer which measures

The accelerometer is located in the left wheel well.

The accelerometer is of the seismic-type with capacitive pickoff. It is pressure

The performance characteristics of the accelerometer are stated in the graphic.

The accelerometer receives 28 volts dc from the DFDAU.

The flight recorder accelerometer is an electrostatically sensitive device.

UPWARD +6g 5000 mV +1800 mV

RIGHT +1g 5000 mV +2600 MV

FORWARD +1g 5000 mV +2600 mV

FLIGHT RECORDER ACCELEROMETER

The DFDAU will automatically format a new disk when it is installed.

DRIVE LED FLOPPY

DIGITAL FLIGHT DATA ACQUISITION UNIT

SOLID-STATE FLIGHT DATA RECORDER

SLEW - advances paper when pushed.

REPT - repeats a printout of the last printed message.

ALRT/RST - resets in case of an interruption; cancels MSG light.

FLIGHT DATA RECORDER SYSTEM - POWER SWITCHING

Automatically Switched Power

Manually Switched Power

Test Connector Power

Unswitched power is available at the test connector for ground support

ON K10212 L ENG START-

FLIGHT DATA RECORDER SYSTEM - POWER SWITCHING

Data Output to DFDR

DFDAU FUNCTIONAL DIAGRAM

Signal Processing - DITS Inputs

DFDAU FUNCTIONAL DIAGRAM (CONT)