23-70-08 R3 CVFDR Installation Manual

Cockpit Voice/Flight Data Recorder
(CVFDR)
Installation Manual
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Table of Contents
Record of Revisions............................................................................................................................................. 1
Record of Temporary Revisions .......................................................................................................................... 1
List of Effective Pages ......................................................................................................................................... 1
Table of Contents ................................................................................................................................................ 1
Introduction .......................................................................................................................................................... 1
Makeup and Use of This Manual .................................................................................................................. 1
Application .............................................................................................................................................. 1
Organization ........................................................................................................................................... 1
Abbreviations and Terminology..................................................................................................................... 2
Contact Information ....................................................................................................................................... 2
Description and Operation ................................................................................................................................... 1
Description .................................................................................................................................................... 1
General ................................................................................................................................................... 1
CVR ........................................................................................................................................................ 6
Recorder Independent Power Supply (RIPS) ....................................................................................... 13
FDR....................................................................................................................................................... 14
Standard Features ................................................................................................................................ 22
Recorder Unit ........................................................................................................................................ 23
Cockpit Control Unit (CCU) P/N 164X-XX0-0X .................................................................................... 24
Remote CCU ........................................................................................................................................ 27
Area Microphone .................................................................................................................................. 27
FAA Approval ................................................................................................................................................... 101
General...................................................................................................................................................... 101
Applicable TSOs ................................................................................................................................. 101
FAA Granted Deviations ..................................................................................................................... 101
EASA Granted Deviations .................................................................................................................. 102
Software Criticality..................................................................................................................................... 102
Instructions for Continuous Airworthiness ................................................................................................. 102
General Information ............................................................................................................................ 102
Airworthiness Limitations .................................................................................................................... 103
Environmental Qualification Forms ........................................................................................................... 103
Airplane Flight Manual Supplement .......................................................................................................... 112
CVR Operating Instructions ...................................................................................................................... 112
Equipment Specifications ................................................................................................................................ 201
Equipment Identification ............................................................................................................................ 201
Cockpit Voice Flight Data Recorder (CVFDR).................................................................................... 201
Cockpit Control Unit (CCU) ................................................................................................................ 202
Area Microphone ................................................................................................................................ 202
Equipment Specifications .......................................................................................................................... 203
CVFDR................................................................................................................................................ 203
Cockpit Control Unit (Slimline)(P/N 1640-1X0-0X,1641-1X0-0X, 1643-1X0-0X) ............................... 204
Remote Cockpit Control Unit (P/N 1642-XX0-0X) .............................................................................. 205
Airline Style Cockpit Control Unit (P/N 1640-320-05)......................................................................... 206
Installation Kits .......................................................................................................................................... 207
CVR, FDR, CVFDR Installation Kit P/N K12083-1 ............................................................................. 207
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CCU Installation Kit – Slimline Control Unit P/N K12084-1 ................................................................ 207
Required Tools .......................................................................................................................................... 207
Crimping Tools Required .................................................................................................................... 207
Insertion/Extraction Tools Required ................................................................................................... 207
Equipment Drawings ................................................................................................................................. 208
Cockpit Voice Flight Data Recorder (P/N 160X-0X-XX) ..................................................................... 208
Cockpit Control Unit, Slimline (P/N 1640-XX0-0X, 1641-XX0-0X, 1643-XX0-0X) ............................. 210
Remote CCU, Slimline (P/N 1642-1X0-0X) ........................................................................................ 211
Airline Style CCU (P/N 1640-320-05) ................................................................................................. 212
Area Microphone (P/N 16301-0X) ...................................................................................................... 213
EMTEQ Adapter Tray (P/N MT4-4403) .............................................................................................. 214
Installation and Wiring ..................................................................................................................................... 301
General ...................................................................................................................................................... 301
CVR .................................................................................................................................................... 301
Bulk Erase Function............................................................................................................................ 302
FDR..................................................................................................................................................... 302
CVR Audio Systems Interface................................................................................................................... 303
Recorder Location ..................................................................................................................................... 304
Area Microphone Installation Criteria ........................................................................................................ 304
Cessation of Recording ............................................................................................................................. 304
g-Switch Installation .................................................................................................................................. 305
Installation in Rotorcraft ............................................................................................................................ 306
Wiring Diagrams ........................................................................................................................................ 307
CVR/CVFDR Interface (P/N 1606-0X-XX, 1605-XX-XX) ................................................................... 307
FDR/CVFDR Interface (P/N 1605-XX-XX, 1607-00-00) ..................................................................... 309
CVR and FDR to a Single CCU .......................................................................................................... 311
CVR to a Remote CCU ....................................................................................................................... 312
FDR to a Remote CCU ....................................................................................................................... 314
Single FDR to a SSDTU ..................................................................................................................... 316
Single FDR to a Portable SSDTU ....................................................................................................... 317
Pin Out Charts ........................................................................................................................................... 318
CVFDR – P1 (Main Connector) .......................................................................................................... 318
CVFDR – P2 (Ethernet Connector) .................................................................................................... 319
Cockpit Control Unit, Slimline P/N 164X-1X0-0X ............................................................................... 319
Remote Cockpit Control Unit, Slimline P/N 1642-1X0-0X .................................................................. 320
Airline Style CCU, P/N 1640-320-05 .................................................................................................. 321
SSDTU Rear Connector ..................................................................................................................... 322
CVFDR Inputs ........................................................................................................................................... 323
Analog Inputs ...................................................................................................................................... 323
Digital Inputs ....................................................................................................................................... 324
CVFDR Outputs ........................................................................................................................................ 326
Analog Outputs ................................................................................................................................... 326
Digital Outputs .................................................................................................................................... 327
CCU/Remote CCU .................................................................................................................................... 328
Inputs .................................................................................................................................................. 328
Outputs ............................................................................................................................................... 329
System Data Installation .................................................................................................................................. 401
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Maintenance, Checkout and Troubleshooting ................................................................................................. 501
Maintenance .............................................................................................................................................. 501
Periodic Inspections/Overhaul ............................................................................................................ 501
Underwater Locator Beacon Servicing / Maintenance ....................................................................... 501
Removal of Underwater Locator Beacon............................................................................................ 502
Installation of Underwater Locator Beacon......................................................................................... 503
CVFDR Ground Tool (Firefly) Version 2.0 PC Application Installation ..................................................... 504
Installation of Firefly ............................................................................................................................ 505
CVR Post Installation Ground Checkout ................................................................................................... 509
CVR Ground Testing Setup – Installed in the Aircraft ........................................................................ 509
CVR Information Test ......................................................................................................................... 511
CVR Diagnostics Test......................................................................................................................... 513
Advanced Tests .................................................................................................................................. 516
Audio Testing ...................................................................................................................................... 517
RIPS Testing ....................................................................................................................................... 518
CVR Post Installation Preflight Checkout .................................................................................................. 519
Power Up Test .................................................................................................................................... 519
Preflight Self Test ............................................................................................................................... 519
Erase (if applicable) ............................................................................................................................ 520
Flight Checkout Procedure........................................................................................................................ 521
Prior to Engine Start ........................................................................................................................... 521
Engine Start ........................................................................................................................................ 521
Take-Off .............................................................................................................................................. 522
Landing ............................................................................................................................................... 522
CVR Bench Harness ................................................................................................................................. 523
CVR Data and Audio Download ................................................................................................................ 524
CVR Download Setup ......................................................................................................................... 524
Area Data ............................................................................................................................................ 526
Area Voice Recording ......................................................................................................................... 528
Area Data & Voice .............................................................................................................................. 530
Crew Voice Recording(s) .................................................................................................................... 532
Play Voice ........................................................................................................................................... 534
FDR Post Installation Ground Checkout ................................................................................................... 535
FDR Ground Testing Setup – Installed in the Aircraft ........................................................................ 535
FDR Information Test ......................................................................................................................... 537
FDR Diagnostics Test ......................................................................................................................... 539
FDR Testing ........................................................................................................................................ 541
Specific Parameter Recording Checkout............................................................................................ 541
FDR Post Installation Preflight Checkout .................................................................................................. 542
Power Up Test .................................................................................................................................... 542
Flight Checkout Procedure........................................................................................................................ 544
FDR Data Download ................................................................................................................................. 545
FDR Download Setup ......................................................................................................................... 545
FDR Data Downloading ...................................................................................................................... 546
FRED File Downloading ..................................................................................................................... 548
FRED File Uploading .......................................................................................................................... 551
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CVFDR Ground Tool (Firefly) Version 3.0 PC Application Installation ..................................................... 554
Installation of Firefly ............................................................................................................................ 555
CVR Post Installation Ground Check ........................................................................................................ 560
End User License Agreement ............................................................................................................. 560
Default File Save Location .................................................................................................................. 561
Connection Status .............................................................................................................................. 563
Info Button........................................................................................................................................... 564
Autoconfigure ...................................................................................................................................... 565
Save Development Files ..................................................................................................................... 566
CVR Ground Testing Setup – Installed in the Aircraft ........................................................................ 567
CVR Information Test ......................................................................................................................... 569
CVR Diagnostics Test......................................................................................................................... 571
Advanced Tests .................................................................................................................................. 574
Audio Testing ...................................................................................................................................... 575
RIPS Testing ....................................................................................................................................... 576
CVR Post Installation Preflight Checkout .................................................................................................. 577
Power Up Test .................................................................................................................................... 577
Erase................................................................................................................................................... 578
Flight Checkout Procedure ........................................................................................................................ 579
Prior to Engine Start ........................................................................................................................... 579
Engine Start ........................................................................................................................................ 579
Take-Off .............................................................................................................................................. 580
Landing ............................................................................................................................................... 580
CVR Bench Harness ................................................................................................................................. 581
CVR Data and Audio Download ................................................................................................................ 582
CVR Download Setup ......................................................................................................................... 582
Area Data ............................................................................................................................................ 584
Area Voice Recording ......................................................................................................................... 586
Area Data & Voice .............................................................................................................................. 588
Crew Voice Recording(s) .................................................................................................................... 590
Play Voice ........................................................................................................................................... 592
FDR Post Installation Ground Checkout ................................................................................................... 594
FDR Ground Testing Setup – Installed in the Aircraft ........................................................................ 594
FDR Information Test ......................................................................................................................... 596
FDR Diagnostics Test ......................................................................................................................... 598
FDR Testing ..................................................................................................................................... 598.2
Specific Parameter Recording Checkout......................................................................................... 598.2
FDR Post Installation Preflight Checkout ............................................................................................... 598.3
Power Up Test ................................................................................................................................. 598.3
Preflight Self Test ............................................................................................................................ 598.4
Flight Checkout Procedure ..................................................................................................................... 598.5
FDR Data Download .............................................................................................................................. 598.6
FDR Download Setup ...................................................................................................................... 598.6
FDR Data Downloading ................................................................................................................... 598.7
FRED File Downloading ................................................................................................................ 598.11
FRED File Uploading ..................................................................................................................... 598.15
Troubleshooting.................................................................................................................................... 598.18
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Introduction
1. Makeup and Use of this Manual
A. Application
This Installation Manual for the CVFDR is applicable to the components noted below;
Component Part Number Remarks
CVR-120A 1606-00-XX 120 Minute CVR
CVR-120R 1606-01-XX 120 Minute CVR with RIPS
FDR-25 1607-XX-XX 25-hour FDR
CVFDR-145 1605-00-XX 120 minute CVR, 25-hour FDR combo unit
CVFDR-145R 1605-01-XX 120 minute CVR, 25-hour FDR combo unit with RIPS
CCU 164X-1X0-0X Cockpit Control Unit, Slimline, non-ARINC
Microphone 16301-0X Remote Microphone
Installation Kit,
K12083-1 For CVR, FDR, and CVFDR
CVFDR
Installation Kit, CCU K12084-1 For CCU and remote CCU installation
Firefly PC Application A12039 PC based software test application (CD)

A12039-1 PC based software test application (USB)
Kit, Firefly PC
Contains PC based software test application A12039 (CD) and
Application P12073
A12039-1 (USB)
B. Organization
This Installation Manual provides the information about:
(1) Description and operation of the components of the cockpit voice recorder/flight data
recorder system.
(2) FAA Approval including Environmental Qualification Forms.
(3) Equipment Specifications to support selection of compatible peripherals and planning
for the installation of CVFDR Components.
(4) Detailed installation and wiring requirements.
(5) Maintenance, Checkout, and Troubleshooting of the CVFDR System.
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2. Abbreviations and Terminology
This manual contains no abbreviations or terms that have varying interpretations throughout
the industry.
Throughout this manual you will see part numbers containing X’s. These X’s define
variables which, in specific portions of text, do not matter. Refer to the Equipment
Specifications Section for full part number definition.
3. Contact Information
Please submit comments, suggestions, errors or other concerns about this manual to our
Technical Publications Department at techpubs@uasc.com.
To order copies or request changes in address and distribution information, contact
info@uasc.com.
For technical questions, please contact customersupport@uasc.com.
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Description and Operation

1. Description
A. General
The information contained within this Installation manual describes the administrative and
technical aspects, features, functions, components and operation of Universal Avionics
Systems Corporation’s CVFDR Cockpit Voice and Flight Data Recorder. Any and all
comments or recommendations regarding the installation, acceptance or operation of the
CVFDR or its accessories and components should be directed to the Product Support
department at Universal Avionics Systems Corporation.
The CVFDR System has been designed to meet or exceed those requirements specified
within this Installation Manual and is approved under Federal Aviation Administration
Technical Standard Orders (TSO) C123b, C124b,C155, C177, and European Organization
for Civil Aviation Equipment (EUROCAE) ED 112 (refer to FAA Approval Section).
The CVFDR is a line-replaceable unit (LRU) consisting of a crash-proof enclosure attached
to an environmentally insulated casing box, both utilizing special painting and markings. The
CVFDR can be bolted directly to the airframe. It is possible to attach the CVFDR to a mount
to enable the LRU to be treated like a 1/2 ATR Short ARINC 404–style box for fitting a
standard rack.
The CVFDR is made up of a cockpit voice and flight data recorder. It uses a digital method
of recording and storing the data. It has two functional areas: one is a cockpit voice recorder
(CVR) with voice and datalink recording capabilities, and the other is a flight data recorder
(FDR).
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The CVFDR is capable of storing cockpit voice and flight data such as:
• Four channels of cockpit audio data
• Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) from an ARINC 429 bus
• UTC from a frequency shift keying (FSK) signaling source
• Rotor speed for helicopter applications
• Analog and digital sensor signals via a flight data acquisition unit (FDAU)
• Data link information
• The different data is time correlated during recording and playback.
A FDAU outputs data in a standard format to the FDR. Many similar devices output in the
same format as an FDAU but send different types of information or have many additional
uses. These go by names such as "data concentrator" or "data management unit." The FDR
records data from all of these devices in the same way.
The memory is contained inside an enclosure that is hardened to withstand the environmental
effects described in EUROCAE document ED-112, which includes tests such as impact
shock, fire, and water immersion. An underwater locator beacon is attached to the enclosure.
In the event of an accident, the CVFDR is retrieved and data is read out of the flash memory
module.
The CVFDR can be used as a CVR-only, FDR-only, or combined CVFDR recorder. When
used as a CVR-only recorder, only CVR functions are supported. When used as an FDR-only
recorder, only FDR functions are supported. When used as a CVFDR recorder, all CVR and
FDR functions are supported. The CVFDR and CVR each have a variant product that is
identical to the standard unit except that it also contains an internal Recorder Independent
Power Supply (RIPS). The RIPS powers the unit for approximately 10 minutes whenever the
aircraft power is removed. There are some interfaces that are common to both CVR and FDR
functions and are present in all configurations of the unit.
The five different configurations available for the unit are shown in the table below:
Product Functions
CVR-120A 120-minute CVR
CVR-120R 120-minute CVR
10-minute RIPS
FDR-25 25-hour FDR
CVFDR-145 120-minute CVR
25-hour FDR
CVFDR-145R 120-minute CVR
25-hour FDR
10-minute RIPS
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The CVFDR is a line replaceable unit (LRU) and is ARINC 757 compatible. A panel-mounted
control unit is offered, as well as a remote mounted control unit option.
AIRCRAFT
POWER POWER
POWER
INTERNAL EXTERNAL
RIPS RIPS FAULT
DATA LINK (429)
RIPS
CMU VALIDITY
BITE (429)
OMS
DATA (ETHERNET)
SSDTU
CHRONOMETER UTC (429)
or GPS
REAL TIME DATA
(ETHERNET) REAL TIME DATA
MONITOR
ROTOR ROTOR SPEED
TACHOMETER (ETHERNET)
GROUND NOT CONNECTED
DURING FLIGHT
STATION
FLIGHT DATA (717) RECORD ENABLE
CVFDR CVR/FDR STOP RECORDING

FDAU AIRCRAFT
DISCRETES
INTERLOCKS
ON GROUND
INTERLOCKS
AUDIO FDR EVENT MARKER

3rd CREW/PA CCU BUTON PRESSES
TEST/FAULT INDICATION
AUDIO POWER
CVFDR
CO-PILOT COCKPIT
CONTROL
UNIT
(CCU)
AUDIO MONITOR
AUDIO
PILOT
COCKPIT AREA
MICROPHONE
CVFDR Interfaces
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AIRCRAFT
POWER POWER
POWER
INTERNAL EXTERNAL
RIPS RIPS FAULT
DATA LINK (429)
RIPS
CMU VALIDITY
BITE (429)
OMS
CHRONOMETER UTC (429)

or GPS
(ETHERNET) GROUND NOT CONNECTED
STATION DURING FLIGHT
ROTOR ROTOR SPEED

TACHOMETER RECORD ENABLE
CVR STOP RECORDING

AIRCRAFT
DISCRETES
INTERLOCKS
CVR ON GROUND
INTERLOCKS
AUDIO
3rd CREW/PA CCU BUTON PRESSES
CVR
AUDIO POWER
CO-PILOT COCKPIT
CONTROL
UNIT
(CCU)
AUDIO MONITOR
AUDIO
PILOT
COCKPIT AREA
MICROPHONE
CVR Only Interfaces
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AIRCRAFT
POWER POWER
BITE (429)
OMS
DATA (ETHERNET)
SSDTU
REAL TIME DATA

(ETHERNET) REAL TIME DATA
MONITOR
(ETHERNET)
GROUND NOT CONNECTED
DURING FLIGHT
STATION
FLIGHT DATA (717) RECORD ENABLE
FDR FDR STOP RECORDING

FDAU AIRCRAFT
DISCRETES
INTERLOCKS
FDR EVENT MARKER

CCU BUTON PRESSES
POWER
FDR
COCKPIT
CONTROL
UNIT
(CCU)
FDR Only Interfaces
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B. CVR
The CVR stores one hundred twenty minutes of cockpit audio data in a solid state memory
module. The four channels of audio input defined by ARINC 557 or ARINC 757 and ED-
112 consist of an area microphone, pilot, copilot and an extra source, commonly a PA input.
The CVR is also capable of recording data link messages sent from an ARINC 758 Cabin
Management Unit (CMU) with data link recording capability.
The CVR supports:
• Four Channels of cockpit audio data consisting of one area microphone, two crew
microphones, and a spare input generally used for public address (PA)
• Record UTC from ARINC 429 bus and FSK Signal
• Rotor speed for helicopter applications
• On-board Maintenance System (OMS) Interface for system test and status indication
• ARINC 758 Communications Management Unit (CMU) interface for datalink
message recording
(1) State Descriptions
The CVR has six different operating states: Start-up, Stopped, Recording,
Maintenance, Erasing and IBIT States.
Start-up - The CVR always starts in this state when power first becomes available to
the CVR.
Stopped - The CVR is powered but has finished recording after a flight or the CVR is
not installed on an aircraft.
Recording - is entered from the Start-up state when the CVR is installed on an
aircraft, or when returning from IBIT/Test. The CVR records audio, rotor speed, and
data link when it is in this state.
Maintenance - is entered from the Stopped state when the CVR is powered and a
request has been made by the PC based testing and downloading tool. Audio data
cannot be downloaded when the CVR is installed on an aircraft. The CVR always
returns to the Stopped state from this state.
Erasing - is entered from the Stopped state when the Erase button on the CCU is held
for more than 2 seconds and then released, and the CVR on the aircraft is not
recording. The CVR returns to the Stopped state when the Bulk Erase function is
complete.
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IBIT/Test - is entered from either the Stopped state or the Recording state, due to the
Test button being pressed on the CCU or a Ground Test Command being received
from the OMS. When IBIT has been completed, the CVR transitions to another state.
This will be the Recording state if Stop CVR Recording discrete is inactive and
Record Enable discrete is active; otherwise, it goes to the Stopped state.
(a) When in the Start-up state:
If the Record Enable discrete input was active at power-up, the CVR will
transition to the Recording state.
If the Record Enable discrete input was inactive at power-up, the CVR will
transition to the Stopped state and indicate a fault.
(b) When in the Recording state:
If the Stop CVR Recording discrete input transitions from inactive to active
and is continuously active for 10 minutes, the CVR will transition to the
Stopped state.
If the Test button on the CCU is held down for more than 2 seconds and then
released, the CVR will transition to the IBIT/Test state.
If the CVR receives a valid Ground Test Command from the OMS, the CVR
will transition to the IBIT/Test state.
If the On Ground Interlock discrete input is active and the Erase button on the
CCU is held down for more than 2 seconds and then released, the CVR will
transition to the Erase state.
(c) When in the Stopped state:
If the Record Enable discrete input was active at power-up and Stop
Recording Enable discrete input is inactive, the CVR will transition to the
Recording state.
If the Record Enable discrete input was active at power-up, the On Ground
Interlock discrete input is active, and the Erase button on the CCU is held
down for more than 2 seconds and then released, the CVR will transition to
the Erase state.
released, the CVR will transition to the IBIT/Test state.
If the CVR receives a valid Ground Test Command from the OMS, the CVR
will transition to the IBIT/Test state.
If the PC based testing and downloading tool attached to the CVR Ethernet
port initiates a maintenance request, the CVR will transition to the
Maintenance state.
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(d) When in the Erase state:
If the Erase function has completed and the Stop CVR Recording discrete
input has been continuously active for more than 10 minutes, the CVR will
transition to the Stopped state.
If the Erase function has completed and the Stop CVR Recording discrete
input has not been continuously active for more than 10 minutes, the CVR
will transition to the Recording state.
(e) When in the Maintenance state:
If the CVR receives indication that the Maintenance activities have been
completed, the CVR will transition to the Stopped state.
(f) When in the IBIT/Test state:
If the test functions are completed, the Record Enable discrete input was
active at power-up, and the Stop Recording Enable discrete input is inactive,
the CVR will transition to the Recording state.
If the test functions are completed and the Stop Recording Enable discrete
input has been active for at least 10 minutes, the CVR will transition to the
Stopped state.
If the test functions are completed and the Record Enable discrete input was
inactive at power-up, the CVR will transition to the Stopped state and indicate
a fault.
(2) CVR Built-In Test Equipment (BITE)
The CVR performs the following BITE functions:
Power-up Self-Test
Continuous Monitoring
Push-To-Test
Exchange BITE data with OMS via an ARINC 429 bus
Report failures to the CCU
Record failures in the crash-protected memory.
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The CVR attempts to function as it would normally, regardless of operational status
or failed tests.
If a test fails, the failure is recorded in the status log and a fail indicator light is
displayed on the Cockpit Control Unit (CCU).The status log is stored in the crash
protected memory and is recorded along with the other data.
(a) Power Up Self-Test
The CVR performs the Power-Up Self-Test when it is installed in an aircraft
and power is applied. During the Power-Up Self-Test, the CVR performs and
completes the following functions within 250 ms:
System RAM Test
Recording Media Test
• Tests for corrupted recording format
Flash Memory Processor (FMP) Program Checksum Test
Flash Memory Processor (FMP) Communication Test
(b) Continuous Monitoring
The CVR Continuous Monitoring function starts within 5 seconds of power-
up and is performed during normal operation of the CVR.
During the Continuous Monitoring Function, the following tests are
performed:
Flash Memory Read/Write Test (during recording only)
• Checks both audio and Datalink recording memory
Flash Memory Timeout Test (during recording only)
• Checks communication with memory
Power Supply Test
• Checks voltages
Program Cyclic Redundancy Check (CRC) Test
Flash Memory Processor (FMP) Communication Test (during recording only)
CCU Communication Test
• Loss of communication with the CCU for more than 5 seconds causes
a failure indication.
FDR Communication Test (CVFDR unit only)
• Loss of communication with the FDR for more than 0.5 seconds
causes a failure indication.
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RIPS Communication Test
• Loss of communication with the RIPS for more than 5 seconds causes
a failure indication.
(c) Push to Test
The Push to Test function is used to verify proper operation of the CVR when
the TEST button on the CCU is pressed for more than two seconds and then
released. This test can also be initiated by the Onboard Maintenance System
(OMS) command word.
During the Push to Test function, Cockpit audio is not recorded. The CVR
Fault Indicator on the CCU will rapidly flash green. When the Push to Test
function has successfully been completed, the CVR Fault Indicator on the
CCU will remain green for 10 seconds. If any failures occur, the fault
indicator will flash yellow then remain yellow indicating that the Push to Test
Function failed.
The following tests are performed when the TEST button is pressed on the
CCU:
Audio Recording and Rotor Speed Hardware Test
ARINC 429 Transmitter and Receiver Test
(3) Signal Strength Audio Indicator
The CVR control panel has a signal strength audio indicator. It is used as a visual
means of checking the CVR for proper operation of the audio input without using the
audio monitor socket. The CVR indicator turns green while the Push-to-Test function
is running after the Audio Recording and Rotor Speed Hardware Test, and an audio
signal is detected.
(4) Discrete Inputs
(a) Record Enable (Pins 27, 39)
The record enable discrete input is used to detect when the CVR is installed
on an aircraft. The state of this discrete is only checked at power-up. The
CVR can only record when the record enable discrete is active. An actvie
record enable discrete will also enable the erase function, if interfaced. The
erase function is dependent upon the Erase Enable / On Ground Interlock
input discrete.
(b) Stop CVR Recording (Pin 30)
The Stop CVR Recording input is used to stop CVR recording. When the
discrete is active, a 10 minute timer is started. Once the 10 minutes timer has
completed, the CVR will stop recording.
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(c) Erase Enable / On Ground Interlock (Pin 47)
The Erase Enable / On Ground Interlock is used to detect when the aircraft is
on the ground. When this discrete is active (along with the Record Enable
discrete), the erase function is allowed. This discrete input will be hardware
interlocked to aircraft systems. The types and number of interlocks are
dependent on the installation and approval authority.
(d) Data Link Valid (Pin 12)
The data link valid input discrete is used to detect a data link input. When the
discrete is active, CVR software detects that data link communications are to
be recorded. If this discrete is active and no data link input is received, a fault
is indicated. If this discrete is inactive and data link input is received, a fault is
indicated.
(e) External RIPS Fault (Pin 21)
The External RIPS Fault input discrete is used to detect a fault/failure with an
external recorder independent power supply input to the CVR. An active input
indicates no failure while an inactive input indicates a fault/failure of the
external RIPS.
(f) CVFDR Identification (Pin 46)
The CVFDR Identification input discrete is used in dual box installations. In
this instance, the unit deemed as the second recorder will have this discrete
input set as active. In single unit installations, this discrete will not be used.
(5) Fault Outputs
Two discrete outputs are used to indicate CVFDR faults. There is one output for the
CVR function and one for the FDR function. The CVFDR sets the fault discretes to
active if a fault is detected. The status is then transmitted to the CCU (TIA-485) and
OMS (A429, if interfaced).
(6) CCU Communication
The CVR sends commands to the CCU fault indicators via TIA-485 for each of the
following conditions:
• When CVR Fault is active, the CVR commands the CVR fault indicator to turn
yellow.
• During the Bulk Erase Function, the CVR commands the CVR fault indicator
to slowly flash green. This overrides any requirements to turn the CVR fault
indicator yellow.
• During the CVR Push-to-Test function, the CVR commands the CVR fault
indicator to rapidly flash green. This overrides any requirements to turn the
CVR fault indicator yellow.
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• When the CVR Push–to-Test function has completed, the CVR commands the
CVR fault indicator to be illuminated, as described in the following table:
CVR Condition CCU CVR Fault Indictor

CVR Audio Channel Failure
1 Yellow Flash
(at least one channel fails)
Data Link Failure 2 Yellow Flashes
Test Failed or CVR Fault discrete is Yellow
active (after any flashing)
Test Passed Green for 2 seconds
(7) CVR Fault

The CVR has a discrete output labeled CVR Fault. This output function is used to
indicate that there is a system fault or that the CVR is not recording. The following
conditions cause a CVR Fault indication:
• If Record Enable discrete input is not active at power up.
• If Label 270 is absent for the last three consecutive samples when the Data
Link Valid discrete input is active.
• If Label 270 is present and the Data Link Valid discrete input is inactive.
• If the internal RIPS has failed self-test.
• If there has been no communication from the internal RIPS for the last 5
seconds.
• If there has been no communication with the CCU for the last 5 seconds.
• If a failure is detected by the Power-up Self-Test.
• Tests run during the Power-up Self-Test are listed in Paragraph 2(a) of
this section.
• If a CVR failure is detected by the Continuous Monitoring function.
• Tests run during the Continuous Monitoring function are listed in
Paragraph 2(b) of this section.
• If the internal RIPS has insufficient holdup capacity or has suffered a fatal
failure.
• If the External RIPS Fault In discrete input is active.
• If a failure is detected by the Push-to-Test function.
• Tests run during the Push-To-Test function are listed in Paragraph 2(c)
of this section.
When none of the above conditions are present, the CVR sets the CVR Fault output
to inactive.
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C. Recorder Independent Power Supply (RIPS)
(1) Internal RIPS
There are two versions of the CVFDR products that contain an internal RIPS. These
are the CVR-120R and CVFDR-145R.
The RIPS is used to supply power to the CVR whenever there is an aircraft power
loss, including the loss of power during normal shut down procedures. The RIPS is
only inhibited when the CVR is removed from the aircraft. This status is detected
through the Record Enable pins of the CVR.
The RIPS monitors the aircraft power supplied to the recorder. When aircraft power
is lost, the RIPS will maintain the power to the recorder continuously. The RIPS
supplies 10 ± 1 minutes of power after 15 minutes of charging or at least 6 minutes of
power to the CVR after 10 minutes of charging from any discharge condition.
(a) For RIPS SCN 2002.0.0 units:
To provide the longest possible life cycle of the internal RIPS board, board
input power is carefully monitored. This is accomplished by measuring the
amount of power necessary to support the required 10 +/- 1 minutes of system
power after primary input power is lost. If it has been determined that the
RIPS powers the CVR outside of the 10 +/- 1 minutes tolerance, the following
paragraph explains a procedure that can be performed to “calibrate” the RIPS
board
Power should be applied to the whole CVFDR system (CVFDR and CCU) and then
cycled up to three times through the CVFDR circuit breaker or by removing aircraft
power. Be sure to allow the full charge (at least 15 minutes) and discharge (at least 12
minutes) of the RIPS power supply during these power cycles.
(b) For RIPS SCN 2002.0.1 and later units:
The RIPS board input power is still carefully monitored and controlled.
However, the way the required input is calculated has been changed in
software. In corner conditions, initial RIPS SCN 2002.0.0 may supply power
longer than 11 minutes. An update was done to the RIPS software to prevent
this from happening.
During operation, the following health checks are performed by the RIPS to ensure
correct operation:
• Software CRC Test
• RIPS Life Test
• Storage Capacity Test
This status of RIPS can be viewed when accessing the unit via the Ground Test
Program.
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(2) External RIPS

The CVR will support an external RIPS input. The CVR cannot support the use of
both an internal and external RIPS at the same time. Therefore, if an external RIPS is
used in the installation, a CVR without RIPS (CVR-120A or CVFDR-145) must be
used.
D. FDR
The FDR is classified as a EUROCAE Class A FDR and will digitally store at least 25 hours
of flight data from an external source. A data source commonly used is a flight data
acquisition unit (FDAU). However, many similar devices output in the same format as an
FDAU but send different types of information or have many additional uses. These devices
go by names such as data concentrator or data management unit. The FDR has the ability to
record data from all of these in the same way.
The FDR supports:
• An interface with an ARINC 717 FDAU or equivalent for flight data
• An interface with a UASC Solid State Data Transfer Unit (SSDTU) for data
downloading
• An interface to a real-time monitoring device
• An interface to an external data downloading device
FDAU and similar devices transmit data in a variety of different data rates. The FDR will
automatically detect the data rate upon power-up. The FDR will start recording new flight
data in the flash memory where recording last stopped. However, if the rate at which data is
being sent to the FDR has changed, the FDR will start recording at the beginning of the
memory buffer, subsequently over-writing any data that had previously been recorded. The
most likely conditions to cause this situation are the power-up of a new unit that does not
contain flight data, the FDR being installed on a different aircraft, or a different FDAU or
data source supplying data to the FDR. To prevent the loss of any flight data, all flight data
should be downloaded from the FDR prior to installing a new FDAU or installing the FDR in
another aircraft.
In some instances, when installing a new CVFDR/FDR unit, an FDR FAIL indication may
be presented upon the initial power up of the unit. This is attributed to either no data being in
the memory (new unit) or the FDR detecting an input data rate change (unit being swapped
from a different aircraft). If this occurs, remove power from the CVFDR/FDR and re-apply
power to re-boot the system. This process should eliminate the problem. If the FDR FAIL
indication remains, contact Universal Avionics Product Support for further assistance.
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The following table illustrates the data rates and associated recording time supported by the
FDR:
Data Rate Recording Length

(words per second) (hours)
64 985.6
128 533.1
256 276.6
512 140.8
1,024 71.1
2,048 35.7
The FDR supports real-time flight data monitoring. This is done via the Ethernet port. The
FDR will send data to the Ethernet output port at all times that may be monitored by a third
party monitoring program via an external port wired in the aircraft.
FDR Data downloading may be done in a variety of ways. A data download can be
commanded to a USB stick inserted in the SSDTU by pressing the EVENT and TEST
buttons simultaneously on the control panel. The download can also be done via the PC
based testing and downloading tool or third party monitoring device plugged into either an
Ethernet port wired in the aircraft or on the front of the FDR unit. The file size of a full FDR
download is approximately 400 MB and a complete download will take approximately 45
minutes.
The FDR stores an electronic documentation file in the crash protected memory. This is in
the form of an ARINC 647A Flight Data Electronic Documentation (FRED) file. This file
can be used to analyze flight data in the event of an incident. This is a data file created by the
FDAU and contains a detailed description of the flight data format.
(1) State Descriptions
The FDR has five different operating states: Start-up, Stopped, Recording, IBIT/Test,
and Maintenance.
Start-up – The FDR always starts in this state when power becomes available to the
FDR.
Stopped – The FDR is powered but has finished recording after a flight, detected
through the FDR Inhibit signal, or the FDR is powered up and not installed on an
aircraft.
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Recording – is entered when the FDR is first powered up, is installed on an aircraft,
and FDR Inhibit is inactive. This state can also be reached from the Stopped state if
the FDR is installed on the aircraft and FDR Inhibit becomes inactive. The FDR
records data when in this state.
IBIT/Test – is entered when an IBIT request is made from either the Stopped state or
the Recording state, due to the Push-to-Test button being pressed on the control unit
or a Ground Test Command being received from the OMS. When IBIT has been
completed, the FDR goes into the Recording state if FDR Inhibit is inactive and
Record Enable is active. Otherwise, it goes to the Stopped state.
Maintenance – is entered from the Stopped state, when the FDR is powered and a
request has been made by the PC based testing and downloading tool. This state can
also be reached by pressing the Test button and FDR Event button on the CCU,
which initiates a data download to a USB memory stick inserted in the SSDTU. The
FDR performs maintenance functions while in this state. The FDR downloads the
data requested by the PC based testing and downloading tool or data downloader
while in this state. This may be done when the FDR is installed on an aircraft. The
FDR returns to the Stopped state when the maintenance is indicated as being
complete.
(a) When in the Start-up state:
If the FDR Inhibit discrete input is inactive and the Record Enable discrete
input was active at power-up, the FDR transitions to the Recording state.
If the FDR Inhibit discrete input is active the FDR transitions to the Stopped
state.
If the Record Enable discrete input was inactive at power up, the FDR
transitions to the Stopped state and indicates a fault.
(b) When in the Recording state:
If the FDR Inhibit discrete input becomes active, the FDR transitions to the
Stopped state.
released, the FDR transitions to the IBIT/Test state.
If the FDR receives a valid Ground Test Command from the OMS, the FDR
transitions to the IBIT/Test state.
If the FDR receives a Maintenance request, the FDR transitions to the
Maintenance state.
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(c) When in the Stopped state:
If the Record Enable discrete input was active at power-up and FDR Inhibit
discrete input becomes inactive, the FDR transitions to the Recording state.
released, the FDR transitions to the IBIT/Test state.
If the FDR receives a valid Ground Test Command from the OMS, the FDR
transitions to the IBIT/Test state.
If the Test button and FDR Event button are held down simultaneously for
more than 2 seconds and then released, the FDR transitions to the
Maintenance state.
If the PC based testing and downloading tool attached to the CVFDR Ethernet
port initiates a maintenance request, the FDR transitions to the Maintenance
state.
(d) When in the Maintenance state:
If the FDR receives indication that the Maintenance activities have been
completed, Record Enable is active and FDR Inhibit is inactive, the FDR
transitions to the Recording state.
completed, and the FDR Inhibit is active, the FDR transitions to the Stopped
state.
completed and the Record Enable discrete was inactive at power up, the FD
transitions to the Stopped state and indicates a fault.
(e) When in the IBIT/Test state:
If the test functions are completed, the Record Enable discrete input was
active at power-up, and FDR Inhibit discrete input is inactive, the FDR
transitions to the Recording state.
If the test functions are completed and the FDR Inhibit discrete input is active,
the FDR transitions to the Stopped state.
If the test functions are completed and the Record Enable discrete input was
inactive at power up, the FDR transitions to the Stopped state and indicates a
fault.
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(2) FDR Built-In Test Equipment
The FDR performs the following BITE Functions:
Power-up Self-Test
Continuous Monitoring
• Exchange BITE data with OMS
• Report failures to the CCU
• Record failures in the crash-protected memory
The FDR attempts to function as it would normally, regardless of operational status
or failed tests.
If a test fails, the failure is recorded in the status log and a fail indicator light is
displayed on the Cockpit Control Unit (CCU).The status log is stored in the crash
protected memory and is recorded along with the other data.
(a) Power Up Self-Test
The FDR performs the Power-Up Self-Test when it is installed in an aircraft,
Record Enable is active and power is applied. During the Power-Up Self-Test,
the FDR performs and completes the following functions within 250 ms:
System RAM Test
Recording Media Test
Flash Memory Processor (FMP) Program Checksum Test
Flash Memory Processor (FMP) Communication Test
(b) Continuous Monitoring
The FDR continuous Monitoring function starts running within 10 seconds of
power-up and is executed at least once every 10 seconds.
During the Continuous Monitoring Function, the following tests are
performed:
Flash Memory Read/Write Test (during recording only)
Flash Memory Timeout Test (during recording only)
Program Cyclic Redundancy Check (CRC) Test
FMP Communication Test (during recording only)
CCU Communication Test
CVR Communication Test (CVFDR Unit)
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Manual Affected
CVFDR Installation Manual, Report No. 23-70-08 dated 03 October 2011.
Filing Instructions
Insert adjacent Page 18 in the Description and Operation section.
Purpose
This Temporary Change adds Verification of Valid A717 data stream to the FDR Continuous
Monitoring.
Instructions
Add the following at the end of Paragraph (2)(b) Continuous Monitoring on Page 18:
Verification of Valid ARINC 717 data stream
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(c) Push to Test
The Push to Test function is used to verify proper operation of the FDR when
the TEST button on the CCU is pressed for more than two seconds and then
released. This test can also be initiated by the Onboard Maintenance System
(OMS) command word.
During the Push to Test function the FDR Fault Indicator on the CCU will
rapidly flash green. When the Push to Test function has successfully been
completed, the FDR Fault Indicator on the CCU will remain green for 10
seconds. If any failures occur, the fault indicator will flash yellow then remain
yellow indicating that the Push to Test Function failed.
The following test is performed when the TEST button is pressed on the
CCU:
• ARINC 717 Transmitter and Receiver Test
(3) Discrete Inputs
(a) Record Enable
The FDR inhibits recording flight data when the Record Enable discrete input
is inactive. The FDR detects that it is installed on an aircraft when the Record
Enable discrete input is active.
(b) Inhibit Recording
The FDR has an FDR Inhibit discrete input, which becomes active (via
aircraft interlocks) when the aircraft is no longer moving under its own power.
The FDR inhibits the recording of flight data received after the FDR Inhibit
input goes to active. If Record Enable was active at power up, the FDR
resumes recording as soon as the FDR Inhibit input is no longer active.
(4) CCU Event Mark Output Discrete
The cockpit control unit (CCU) has a button for the crew to signal an event mark.
This is a discrete output signal that can be routed to a FDAU or a data concentrator.
The FDR has no role in this process other than recording the event mark when it is
sent in a frame with all other flight data.
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(5) CCU Communication
The Main software sends commands to the CCU fault indicators via TIA-485 in order
to set the fault indicators for both the CVR and FDR. If the CVR stops operating
correctly and causes communication with the CCU to fail, the FDR software takes
over these responsibilities.
The FDR performs the following CCU communication activities:
• When the FDR Fault discrete output is active, the FDR commands the CCU
FDR fault indicator to turn yellow.
• During the FDR Push-to-Test function, the FDR commands the CCU FDR
fault indicator to rapidly flash green. This overrides any requirements to turn
the CCU FDR fault indicator yellow.
• When the FDR Push-to-Test function has completed and FDR Fault is inactive,
the FDR commands the CCU FDR fault indicator to turn green for at least 2
seconds.
When none of the above conditions is present, the FDR commands the CCU FDR
fault indicator to turn off.
(6) Discrete Outputs
(a) FDR Fault
Two discrete outputs are used to indicate CVFDR system faults. There is one
output for the CVR function and one for the FDR function. The CVFDR sets
the fault discretes to active if a fault is detected. The status is then transmitted
to the CCU (TIA-485) and OMS (A429, if interfaced).
The FDR has a discrete output labeled FDR Fault. This output function is
used to indicate that there is an internal FDR fault, an FDR aircraft system
fault, or that the FDR is not recording. The following conditions cause an
FDR Fault indication:
• If Record Enable discrete input is not active at power up.
• If no ARINC 717 flight data input is detected.
• If a failure is detected by the Power-up Self-Test.
• Tests run during the Power-up Self-Test are listed in paragraph 2
(a) of this section.
• If a failure is detected by the following Continuous Monitoring
function tests: Flash Memory Read/Write Test, FMP Communication
Test, Program CRC Test, or Flash Memory Timeout Test where
recording duration drops below 25 hours.
• Tests run during the Continuous Monitoring function are listed in
paragraph 2 (b) of this section.
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• Tests run during the Push-to-Test function are listed in paragraph
2 (c) of this section.
(b) FDR Maintenance (FDR SCN 2001.0.1 and later)
The FDR Maintenance discrete only becomes active when there is a fault
detected internal to the FDR itself. Any fault external to the FDR that would
cause the FDR Fault discrete to be active WILL NOT cause the FDR
Maintenance discrete to become active.
In the case of an internal failure of the FDR, both the FDR Fault and FDR
Maintenance discrete outputs will be active at the same time. In the case of an
FDR aircraft system failure external to the FDR, the FDR fault would be
active and the FDR Maintenance discrete would be inactive.
The following conditions cause the FDR Maintenance discrete to become
active:
• If a failure is detected by the Power-up Self Test.
• Tests run during the Power-up Self-Test are listed in paragraph 2
(a) of this section.
• If a failure is detected by the following Continuous Monitoring
function tests: Flash Memory Read/Write Test, FMP Communication
Test, Program CRC Test, or Flash Memory Timeout Test where
recording duration drops below 25 hours.
• Tests run during the Push-to-Test function are listed in paragraph
2 (c) of this section.
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E. Standard Features
• TSO-C123b, TSO-C124b, ED-112
• TSO-C155 and TSO-C177
• Only applies to CVR equipped units
• Solid-State Flash Memory Array
• Input Recording
• CVR
• Records UTC, rotor speed, and data link
• FDR
• Records flight data
• Specified by ARINC 573, ARINC 717, ARINC 747
• Maintenance on Condition Only (excluding ULB)
• No Overhaul Required
• Diagnostics and Maintenance Alert through Cockpit Control Panel
• Weights (see NOTE):
• CVFDR – 8.0 lbs
• CVFDR (RIPS) – 8.6 lbs
• CVR – 8.0 lbs
• CVR (RIPS) – 8.6 lbs
• FDR – 8.0 lbs
• Onboard Aircraft Testing with PC Based Ground Testing Program
• ARINC 757 compatible
NOTE: Mod 1 to the CVFDR for increased DO-160 vibration category adds 0.2 lbs.
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F. Recorder Unit
The Recorder Unit contains the Recorder Assembly and associated electronics. The
enclosure is International Orange to meet requirements of the National Transportation Safety
Board (NTSB). An Underwater Locator Beacon (ULB) is attached as required by
regulations.
P2
P1
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G. Cockpit Control Unit (CCU) P/N 164X-XX0-0X
The CCU is used by the flight crew to determine the status of the CVFDR and to initiate
some CVFDR functions. The CCU contains an amplifier for the Cockpit Area Microphone,
ERASE Push Button (CVR), Test Push Button, CVR and FDR PASS / FAIL LEDs, AUDIO
LED and a HEADPHONE Jack. The panel mounted Control Unit mounts with standard
DZUS fasteners. The Control Unit is available in either black or gray and will operate with
5 VAC, 28 VDC, or 5 VDC (with Mod 1) backlight input.
The CCU also has several discrete inputs and outputs available.
(1) Inputs
(a) Erase In
The Erase In input is used on remote CCU installations. When the discrete is
active, a bulk erase command is sent to the CVR.
(b) Event In
The Event In input discrete is used on remote CCU installations. When the
discrete is active, the FDR Event discrete output is active.
(c) Test In
The Test In input discrete is used on remote CCU installations. When the
discrete is active, a self test command is sent to the CVR/FDR/CVFDR.
(d) CVFDR 2 Present
The CVFDR 2 Present input discrete is used when a second recorder is
interfaced to the CCU. If this input is not active, the CCU will not
communicate with the second recorder interfaced.
(2) Outputs
(a) CVR Pass (for external indications)
The CVR Pass discrete output is active in three situations. It flashes rapidly
during an initiated self test; it flashes slowly during the bulk erase operations;
and it illuminates steady at the completion of a successful self test.
(b) CVR Fail (for external indications)
The CVR Fail discrete output is active when a fault is detected either during
either the power up self test or at the completion of an initiated self test.
(c) FDR Pass (for external indications)
The FDR Pass discrete output is active: flashing during an initiated self test or
steady at the completion of a successful initiated self test.
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(d) FDR Fail (for external indications)
The FDR Fail discrete output is active when a fault is detected either during
either the power up self test or at the completion of an initiated self test.
(e) FDR Event
The FDR Event discrete output is active when the FDR Event button on the
CCU is pushed or when the FDR input discrete is active.
The CCU options available per CVFDR product are as follows:
Single CVR Control Unit, Slimline P/N 1641-110-0X
Single FDR Control Unit, Slimline P/N 1643-110-0X
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011
H. Remote CCU
The Remote CCU (P/N 1642-XX0-0X) and external annunciators/switches can be used in
lieu of the Control Unit when there is not enough space in the cockpit for the panel mounted
Control Unit.
I. Area Microphone
The CVR utilizes a miniature, cardioid type, directional pattern, remotely mounted Area
Microphone (P/N16301-01 or 16301-02).
AREA MICROPHONE
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Purpose
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Instructions
Replace Paragraph A. Applicable TSOs on Page 101 with the following:
A. Applicable TSOs / ETSOs
(1) TSO-C123b: Cockpit Voice Recorder Equipment
(2) TSO-C124b: Flight Data Recorder Systems
(3) TSO-C155: Recorder Independent Power Supply
(4) TSO-C177: Data Link Recorder Systems
(5) ETSO-C123b: Cockpit Voice Recorder Systems
(6) ETSO-C124b: Flight Data Recorder Systems
(7) ETSO-C155: Recorder Independent Power Supply
(8) ETSO-C177: Data Link Recorder Systems
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FAA Approval
1. General
Approval of the Cockpit Voice Flight Data Recorder (CVFDR) Recorder System(s) is (are)
not authorized by this Installation Manual. Acceptance for the installation and use of the
CVFDR and its associated components must be sought through the appropriate offices of the
Federal Aviation Administration 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, Ground Checkout and Flight Checkout Procedures specified for
evaluation within this Installation Manual. It is recommended that all proposed installations
be coordinated with the local jurisdiction of the Federal Aviation Administration or other
certifying agency prior to performing the installation.
A. Applicable TSOs
(1) TSO-C123b: Cockpit Voice Recorder Equipment
(2) TSO-C124b: Flight Data Recorder Systems
(3) TSO-C155: Recorder Independent Power Supply
(4) TSO-C177: Data Link Recorder Systems
(5) ETSO-C123a: Cockpit Voice Recorder Systems
(6) ETSO-C124a: Flight Data Recorder Systems
B. FAA Granted Deviations
Use of RTCA/DO-160F in lieu of DO-160D and DO-160E as called out in the TSOs.
Parts marked in accordance with 14 CFR 21.607 (d)(2) and (d)(3) in lieu of section 4.a. in
TSO-C123b, C155, and C177.
Tested to environmental qualification standards called out in EUROCAE Document ED-112
in lieu of TSO-C155 section 3.d “Environmental Qualifications.”
RIPS provides less than the minimum 12 watts of output power required per TSO-C155,
Appendix 1, Section 2 due to RIPS being internal and not capable of interfacing to an
external CVR.
Lettering height of 12 mm in lieu of 25 mm detailed in EUROCAE ED-112,
Section 2-1.16.3 – Identification.
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C. EASA Granted Deviations
Use of RTCA/DO-160F in lieu of DO-160D and DO-160E as called out in the TSOs/ETSOs.
Use of MPS EUROCAE ED-112 in lieu of ED-56A as called out in ETSO-C123a Section
3.1.1.
Use of MPS EUROCAE ED-112 in lieu of ED-55 as called out in ETSO-C124a Section
3.1.1.
Lettering height of 12 mm in lieu of 25 mm detailed in EUROCAE ED-112,
Section 2-1.16.3 – Identification.
2. Software Critically
The software embedded in the CVFDR is categorized as DO-178B Level D. Level D
software is defined by DO-178B as “software whose anomalous behavior, as shown by the
system safety assessment process, would cause or contribute to a failure of system function
resulting in a minor failure condition for the aircraft.” There are no flight regime dependent
functions which will change the criticality category and software level.
3. Instructions for Continuous Airworthiness, FAR 23.1529, 25.1529,
27.1529 and 29.1529
Permission is hereby granted to use all or part of our statement for STC/337 certification
purposes.
Our statement in compliance with FAR 23.1529, 25.1529, 27.1529 and 29.1529 follows:
A. General Information
System: Cockpit Voice Flight Data Recorder (CVFDR) System
Modification of an aircraft by this Supplemental Type Certificate or Form 337 obligates the
aircraft operator to include the maintenance information provided by this document in the
operator’s Aircraft Maintenance Manual and the operator’s Aircraft Scheduled Maintenance
Program.
(1) Maintenance Manual information for the CVFDR (system description, removal,
installation, testing, etc.) is contained in Universal Avionics Systems Corporation’s
(UASC) Installation Manual 23-70-08.
(2) Line Replaceable Unit (LRU) part numbers and other necessary part numbers
contained in the installation data package should be placed in the aircraft operator’s
appropriate aircraft Illustrated Parts Catalog (IPC).
(3) Wiring diagram information contained in this data package should be placed into the
aircraft operator’s appropriate aircraft Wiring Diagram Manuals.
(4) Revision to this document will be accomplished via Service Bulletin and /or
Installation Manual Revision.
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Instructions
Replace Paragraph C. EASA Granted Deviations on Page 102 with the following:
C. EASA Granted Deviations
• Deviate from ETSO-C155 Appendix 1, Section 2 and provide less than the minimum 12
watts of output power for the supply duration.
• Deviate from ETSO-C155 Appendix 2 and use different categories for environmental testing
than those specified in the appendix.
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This Temporary Change supersedes Temporary Change 3. Remove and discard Temporary Change
3. Insert this Temporary Change adjacent Page 103 in the FAA Approval section.
Purpose
This Temporary Change updates the Airworthiness Limitations on Page 103.
Instructions
Replace Paragraph B.(2). on Page 103 with the following:
(2) Recommended Periodic Scheduled Preventative Maintenance Tests/Checks to
Determine System Condition and/or Latent Failures:
NOTE: System performs a full self test BITE at each power on and any failures
are annunciated to the pilot.
NOTE: Refer to the Maintenance, Checkout and Troubleshooting section of this
manual for more detailed information.
(a) Underwater Locator Beacon Periodic Inspection
NOTE: The applicable Dukane Technical Manual takes precedence over
any differences listed in the Inspection Intervals below and the
Dukane Technical Manual.
INSPECTION TASK
INTERVAL
24 Months 1. Clean ULB Beacon Switch
2. Perform ULB Beacon Test
3. Perform ULB Battery Test
6 Years 1. Replace ULB Beacon Battery
(b) For EASA approved aircraft, refer to EASA SIB No: 2009-28 Flight Data
Recorder and Cockpit Voice Recorder Dormant Failures for required
maintenance actions for the CVR and/or FDR aircraft installations.
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The information contained herein is subject to the Export
Administration Regulation (“EAR”), 15 C.F.R. Parts 730-774.
Diversion contrary to U.S. law is prohibited. 29 January 2015
B. Airworthiness Limitations
Scheduled Maintenance Program tasks to be added to the aircraft operator’s appropriate
aircraft maintenance program are as follows:
(1) Recommended Periodic Scheduled Servicing Tasks:
Because of the solid state technology used in the CVR/FDR/CVFDR, there is no
requirement for periodic overhaul of the CVR/FDR/CVFDR.
(2) Recommended Periodic Scheduled Preventative Maintenance Tests/Checks to
Determine System Condition and/or Latent Failures:
The Underwater Locator Beacon:
INSPECTION TASK
INTERVAL
NOTE: System performs a full self test BITE at each power on and any failures
are annunciated to the pilot.
Refer to the Maintenance Section of Report 23-70-08.
(3) Recommended Periodic Inspections:
It is recommended that the ULB is inspected every 24 months. Refer to the
Maintenance Section of Report 23-70-08.
(4) Recommended Periodic Structural Inspections:
Refer to the Maintenance Section of Report 23-70-08.
(5) Recommended Replacement Interval:
It is recommended that the ULB Beacon Battery is replaced every 6 years. Refer to
the Maintenance Section of Report 23-70-08.
Unscheduled maintenance may include upgrade of the program software contained in the
System Acronym. If the System Acronym is removed and the software changed, the
configuration settings should be checked and amended as necessary in accordance with the
instructions contained in applicable manuals.
4. Environmental Qualification Forms
The environmental categories under which the CVFDR and all other related components of
the CVFDR system are approved are listed on the accompanying Environmental
Qualification Forms in this section.
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NOMENCLATURE: COCKPIT VOICE FLIGHT DATA RECORDER
PART NO: 160X-0X-XX
TSO NUMBER: C123b, C124b, C155, C177 & ED-112
MANUFACTURER’S OR OTHER APPLICABLE Contained in Installation Manual 23-70-08
SPECIFICATION:
MANUFACTURER: Universal Avionics Systems Corporation
Tucson, AZ 85756-5097
DO-160F
Conditions Section Category Description of Conducted Tests
# Para #
Low Temperature 4.5.1 F2 –55°C
Operating Low Temperature 4.5.2 F2 –55°C
Ground Survival High
4.5.3 F2 +85°C
Temperature
Short-Time Operating High
4.5.3 F2 +70°C
Temperature
Operating High Temperature 4.5.4 F2 +70°C
In-Flight Loss of Cooling 4.5.5 X Not tested—There is no loss of cooling.
Altitude 4.6.1 E1 70,000 ft
Decompression 4.6.2 E1 70,000 ft
Overpressure 4.6.3 A2 –15,000 ft
Equipment in non–temperature-controlled area
Temperature Variation 5.0 A of airplane.
10°C/min
Humidity 6.0 B Severe humidity
Equipment in fixed-wing aircraft and helicopters
Operational Shock and Crash
7.0 E tested for Low Frequency Operational Shock
Safety
and Crash Safety.
S(M) Standard vibration category S with random
Vibration 8.0
S(C) profile C and sinusoidal profile.
Non–spark-producing and contain hot spot
surfaces that will not cause ignition in normal
operation.
Explosive Atmosphere 9.0 E
Environment 2—Atmosphere where flammable
mixture exists only as a result of spillage or
leakage.
Equipment subjected to falling water in course
Waterproof 10.0 W
of normal airplane operations.
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DO-160F
# Para #
Tested fuilds, Water / Ethylene Glycol 50°C ,
Skydrol / Synthetic Turbine Oil 70°C, Isopropyl
Fluids Susceptibility 11.0 F
Alcohol 55°C ,Jet A Fuel 40°C, Halon Fire
Extinguishing Agent 23°C
Not tested—Not subject to blowing sand and
Sand and Dust 12.0 X
dust.
Fungus Resistance 13.0 F Severe fungus contamination.
Salt Fog 14.0 X Not tested—Not subjected to salt atmosphere.
Cause a compass needle deflection less than
Magnetic Effect 15.0 Z
1 degree within 0.3-m distance.
A(CF),
AC (constant frequency)-powered equipment
Power Input 16.0 XZZX
Z, XX DC-powered equipment
Equipment installed where high degree of
Voltage Spike 17.0 A
protection against voltage spikes is required.
Audio Frequency Conducted AC (constant frequency)- or DC-powered
18.0 R(CF), Z
Susceptibility—Power Inputs equipment.
Equipment intended for operation where
Induced Signal Susceptibility 19.0 ZC
interference-free operation is required.
Radio Frequency Susceptibility
20.0 R HIRF associated with normal environment.
(Radiated and Conducted)
Emission of Radio Frequency Equipment not in direct view of radio receiver
21.0 M
Energy antenna.
Pin Test Set: A Pin Test Level: 3
A3 J33 Cable Bundle Set: J Cable Bundle Test Level:
33
Lightning Induced Transient
22.0 For Ethernet only:
Susceptibility
A2 J33
Cable Bundle Set: J Cable Bundle Test Level:
33
Lightning Direct Effects 23.0 X Equipment not externally mounted.
Icing 24.0 X Equipment not externally mounted.
Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) 25.0 A All equipment
Fire, Flammability 26.0 B Fire Resistant
NOTE: “X” indicates not tested.
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NOMENCLATURE: COCKPIT VOICE FLIGHT DATA RECORDER
PART NO: 160X-0X-XX, MOD 1
TSO NUMBER: C123b, C124b, C155, C177 & ED-112
SPECIFICATION:
Tucson, AZ 85756-5097
DO-160F
# Para #
4.5.3 F2 +85°C
Temperature
4.5.3 F2 +70°C
Temperature
Temperature Variation 5.0 A of airplane.
10°C/min
Humidity 6.0 B Severe humidity
Shock 7.0 E Low frequency operational and crash safety.
S(M) Standard vibration category S with random
S(C) profile C and sinusoidal profile M.
Vibration 8.0
R(E,E1) Robust vibration category R, profile E and E1.
H(P) High level, short duration profile H, profile P.
Non–spark-producing and contain hot spot
surfaces that will not cause ignition in normal
operation.
Explosive Atmosphere 9.0 E
Environment 2—Atmosphere where flammable
mixture exists only as a result of spillage or
leakage.
Waterproof 10.0 W
Tested fuilds, Water / Ethylene Glycol 50°C ,
Skydrol / Synthetic Turbine Oil 70°C,
Fluids Susceptibility 11.0 F
Isopropyl Alcohol 55°C ,Jet A Fuel 40°C,
Halon Fire Extinguishing Agent 23°C
dust.
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DO-160F
# Para #
Exposed to severe fungus contamination may
Fungus Resistance 13.0 F
be encountered.
A(CF),
AC (constant frequency)-powered equipment
Power Input 16.0 XZZX
Z, XX DC-powered equipment
Equipment installed where high degree of
Voltage Spike 17.0 A
protection against voltage spikes is required.
Audio Frequency Conducted R(CF), AC (constant frequency)- or DC-powered
18.0
Susceptibility—Power Inputs Z equipment.
Induced Signal Susceptibility 19.0 ZC
20.0 R HIRF associated with normal environment.
21.0 M
Energy antenna.
A3 J33 Cable Bundle Set: J Cable Bundle Test Level:
33
22.0 For Ethernet only:
Susceptibility
A2 J33
Cable Bundle Set: J Cable Bundle Test Level:
33
Fire, Flammability 26.0 B Fire resistant
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NOMENCLATURE: COCKPIT CONTROL UNIT
PART NO: 164X-XX0-0X
TSO NUMBER: C123b, C124b & ED-112
SPECIFICATION:
Tucson, AZ 85756-5097
DO-160F
# Para #
4.5.3 F2 +85°C
Temperature
Temperature Variation 5.0 B of airplane.
5°C/min
Humidity 6.0 A Standard humidity
Operational shock and crash Low Frequency Operational Shock and Crash
7.0 E
safety Safety.
Standard vibration category S with sinusoidal
S(M) profile M for fixed-wing aircraft.
Vibration 8.0
S(B) Installation zone 2 instrument panel, console,
and equipment rack.
Not tested – not subject to explosive
Explosive Atmosphere 9.0 X
atmosphere.
Waterproof 10.0 X
Fluids Susceptibility 11.0 X NA
dust.
Fungus Resistance 13.0 X NA
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DO-160F
# Para #
Power input comes from CVFDR. This test is
Power Input 16.0 X
conducted on CVFDR with CCU connected.
Power input comes from CVFDR. This test is
Voltage Spike 17.0 X
conducted on CVFDR with CCU connected.
Preamplifier noise test was conducted with
R(CF)
Audio Frequency Conducted CVFDR being powered by 115 VAC 400 Hz.
18.0
Susceptibility—Power Inputs Preamplifier noise test was conducted with
Z
CVFDR being powered by 28 VDC.
Induced Signal Susceptibility 19.0 AC
20.0 T HIRF associated with normal environment.
21.0 M
Energy antenna.
22.0 A3 J33 Cable Bundle Set: J Cable Bundle Test Level:
Susceptibility
33
Fire, Flammability 26.0 X Not required
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NOMENCLATURE: AREA MICROPHONE
PART NO: 16301-0X
TSO NUMBER: C123b & ED-112(NOTE 1)
SPECIFICATION:
Tucson, AZ 85756-5097
DO-160F
# Para #
Low Temperature 4.5.1 A2 –40°C
Operating Low Temperature 4.5.2 A2 –15°C
4.5.3 A2 +85°C
Temperature
4.5.3 A2 +70°C
Temperature
Operating High Temperature 4.5.4 A2 +70°C
Altitude 4.6.1 D2 50,000 ft
Decompression 4.6.2 D2 50,000 ft
Overpressure 4.6.3 D2 –15,000 ft
Equipment in temperature-controlled area of
Temperature Variation 5.0 C airplane.
2°C/min
Humidity 6.0 A Standard humidity
Equipment in fixed-wing aircraft and helicopters
Shock 7.0 E
tested for operational shock and safety.
Standard vibration category S with random
S(M) profile B and sinusoidal profile M for fixed-wing
Vibration 8.0 aircraft.
S(B) Installation zone 2 instrument panel, console,
and equipment rack.
Explosive Atmosphere 9.0 X Not tested
Waterproof 10.0 X Not tested
Not tested—Fluid contamination not commonly
Fluids Susceptibility 11.0 X
encountered.
dust.
Not tested—Not exposed to severe fungus
Fungus Resistance 13.0 X
contamination.
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DO-160F
# Para #
Magnetic Effect 15.0 X Not tested
Power Input 16.0 X Not tested
Voltage Spike 17.0 X Not tested
Audio Frequency Conducted
18.0 X Not tested
Susceptibility—Power Inputs
Induced Signal Susceptibility 19.0 BC
interference is controlled to a tolerable level.
Radio Frequency Susceptibility Represents the internal EMI environment from
20.0 S
(Radiated and Conducted) aircraft equipment.
Emission of Radio Frequency
21.0 X Not tested. No RF producing components
Energy
Lightning Induced Transient X Not tested

22.0
Susceptibility X Not tested
Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) 25.0 X Not tested.
Fire, Flammability 26.0 X Not tested.
NOTES: “X” indicates not tested.
1. Microphone P/N 16301-0X was previously granted TSO-123a and ED-56.
RTCA/DO-160F testing re-qualified the microphone to TSC-C123b and ED-112.
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5. Airplane Flight Manual Supplement
Supplementing the Airplane Flight Manual with CVFDR Operating instructions can be
accomplished several different ways.
One method of preparing an AFMS is to include all operational instructions in one
supplement.
Another method is to merely have a supplement referring to Universal’s Operational
Instructions. These Operational instructions as well as the supplement would both go into the
Supplements Section of the Airplane Flight Manual.
Some local certifying agencies differ on the method of supplementing.
6. CVR Operating Instructions
The following CVFDR operating instructions are provided for insertion into the Supplements
Section of the Airplane Flight Manual if so desired. Permission is hereby granted to
reproduce these instructions.
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Instructions
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CVR OPERATION
The Cockpit Voice Recorder records all audio signals transmitted or
received by the pilot and copilot, as well as cabin page
announcements. The cockpit area microphone(s) is (are) installed
to pick up and record cockpit conversations.
The Cockpit Control Unit (CCU) has a headset jack, an ERASE
Button, a TEST Button, SIGNAL STRENGTH LED and PASS/FAIL
LED.
NOTE: The following procedures are written for installations
with a CCU. On installations utilizing Remote CCU,
external annunciator(s), and remote headphone jack,
some items will not apply or annunciate differently.
OPERATION
POWER UP TEST
When power is initially applied to the CVR-120A, CVR-120R,
CVR
CVFDR-145 or CVFDR-145R, the unit will automatically begin an
internal test. CCU indications are:
a. The PASS/FAIL LED on the Cockpit Control Unit will remain
off if no CVR fault is detected.
b. A fault condition will illuminate the PASS/FAIL LED as yellow
on the Cockpit Control Unit.
NOTE: During certain power up conditions, the PASS/FAIL
LED may flash yellow momentarily before the power
up test completes. This indication may be
disregarded. An actual FAIL condition will cause the
PASS/FAIL LED to remain illuminated yellow until a
self test is initiated.
NOTE: If the CVR input voltage ever drops below 18VDC
and then rises above 18VDC at any time, the CVR
will repeat the power up test.
NOTE: Regardless of the Cockpit Control Unit indications, a
pre flight self test is necessary.
CONDUCT PRE-FLIGHT SELF TEST AS FOLLOWS:
1. Don headphone and plug into the CCU.
2. Press and hold the TEST button for at least two (2)
seconds and then release. The CVR self test is
initiated.
NOTE: During SELF TEST, no audio will be recorded.
NOTE: The SELF TEST will not initiate if ERASE is in
progress. Similarly, if SELF TEST is in progress, the
ERASE feature will not initiate.
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During SELF TEST, the CVR PASS/FAIL LED will flash geen
rapidly.
A tone will be heard during the first half of the SELF TEST.
The tone will then be replaced with mixed audio from all
channels during he second half of the test.
While audio is heard through the headset and the audio
levels are loud enough, the SIGNAL STRENGTH LED will
illuminate green.
At the completion of a successful SELF TEST, the PASS/FAIL
LED will illuminate a steady green for ten (10) seconds and
then extinguish.
If a fault is detected during SELF TEST, the PASS/FAIL LED
will illuminate according to the following chart:
CVR Condition CCU PASS/FAIL LED
OPERATION
CVR Audio Channel Failure One Yellow Flash

(at least one channel failed)
CVR
Data Link Failure Two Yellow Flashes

Test Failed or CVR Fault
discrete is active Steady Yellow
(at least on channel failed)
3. If a FAIL condition is indicated, wait three or four minutes
and then press and hold the TEST button on the CCU for at
least two (2) seconds and then release to initiate a second
self test.
4. If the FAIL condition is still indicated after the second SELF
TEST, contact an authorized repair facility.
NOTE: Subsequent power cycles may indicate a PASS condition
on the CVR Cockpit Control Unit indicating any Fault may
have disappeared. To verify this, a subsequent SELF
TEST should be performed.
ERASE (if applicable)
INITIATE ERASE AS FOLLOWS:
1. Press and hold the ERASE Button for at least two (2)
seconds and then release to initiate ERASE.
NOTE: The ERASE Button is interlocked through a weight-on-
wheels and parking brake circuit to prevent inadvertent
erasure of the recording unless the aircraft is on the
ground with the parking brake set.
NOTE: The erase process will take approximately four (4)
seconds during which time the CVR PASS/FAIL LED will
slowly flash green.
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CVR OPERATION
The Cockpit Voice Recorder records all audio signals transmitted or
received by the pilot and copilot, as well as cabin page announcements.
The cockpit area microphone(s) is (are) installed to pick up and record
cockpit conversations.
The Cockpit Control Unit (CCU) has a headset jack, an ERASE Button, a
TEST Button, SIGNAL STRENGTH LED and PASS/FAIL LED.
NOTE: The following procedures are written for installations with a CCU.
On installations utilizing Remote CCU, external annunciator(s),
and remote headphone jack, some items will not apply or
annunciate differently.
OPERATION
POWER UP TEST
CVR
When power is initially applied to the CVR-120A, CVR-120R, CVFDR-145
or CVFDR-145R, the unit will automatically begin an internal test. CCU
indications are:
a. The PASS/FAIL LED on the Cockpit Control Unit will remain off if no
CVR fault is detected.
b. A fault condition will illuminate the PASS/FAIL LED as yellow on the
Cockpit Control Unit.
NOTE: During certain power up conditions, the PASS/FAIL LED may flash
yellow momentarily before the power up test completes. This
indication may be disregarded. An actual FAIL condition will cause
the PASS/FAIL LED to remain illuminated yellow until a self test is
initiated.
NOTE: If the CVR input voltage ever drops below 18VDC and then rises
above 18VDC at any time, the CVR will repeat the power up test.
NOTE: Regardless of the Cockpit Control Unit indications, a pre flight self
test is necessary.
CONDUCT PREFLIGHT SELF TEST AS FOLLOWS:
1. Don headphone and plug into the Cockpit Control Unit.
2. Press TEST button for at least two seconds and then release. The
CVR self test is initiated.
NOTE: During SELF TEST, no audio will be recorded.

NOTE: The SELF TEST will not initiate if ERASE is in progress. Similarly,
if SELF TEST is in progress, the ERASE feature will not initiate.
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During SELF TEST, the CVR PASS/FAIL LED will flash green rapidly
A tone will be heard during the first half of the SELF TEST. The tone
will then be replaced with mixed audio from all channels during he
second half of the test.
While audio is heard through the headset and the audio levels are
loud enough, the SIGNAL STRENGTH LED will illuminate green.
At the completion of a successful SELF TEST, the PASS/FAIL LED
will illuminate a steady green for ten (10) seconds and then
extinguish.
If a fault is detected during SELF TEST, the PASS/FAIL LED will
illuminate according to the following chart:
CVR Condition CCU PASS/FAIL LED
OPERATION
CVR Audio Channel Failure

One Yellow Flash
CVR

Test Failed or CVR Fault
discrete is active Steady Yellow
3. If a FAIL condition is indicated, wait three or four minutes and

then press TEST button on the Cockpit Control Unit for at least
two (2) seconds to initiate a second self test.
4. If the FAIL condition is still indicated after the second SELF TEST,
contact an authorized repair facility.
NOTE: Subsequent power cycles may indicate a PASS condition on the

CVR Cockpit Control Unit indicating any Fault may have
disappeared. to verify this, a subsequent SELF TEST should be
run.
ERASE (if applicable)
INITIATE ERASE AS FOLLOWS:
1. Press ERASE Button for at least two seconds and then release
to initiate ERASE.
NOTE: The ERASE Button is interlocked through a weight-on-wheels and

parking brake circuit to prevent inadvertent erasure of the
recording unless the aircraft is on the ground with the parking
brake set.
NOTE: The erase process will take approximately 4 seconds during
which time the CVR PASS/FAIL LED will slowly flash green.
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Equipment Specifications
1. Equipment Identification
A. Cockpit Voice Flight Data Recorder (CVFDR)
PART NO. CONFIGURATION: 160X - X X - 0 0
BASIC PART NUMBER
5 = CVFDR
6 = CVR
7 = FDR
00 = WITHOUT RIPS
01 = WITH RIPS
00 = ARINC 577 AUDIO

01 = ARINC 757 AUDIO
NOTE: ARINC 557 COMPLIANT AUDIO RANGE IS APPROX. 50MV - 500MV RMS.
ARINC 757 COMPLIANT AUDIO RANGE IS APPROX. 1V - 3V RMS.
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B. Cockpit Control Unit (CCU)
PART NO. CONFIGURATION: 164X - X X 0 - 0 X
BASIC PART NUMBER
0 = CCU, CVFDR
1 = CCU, CVR
2 = CCU, REMOTE
3 = CCU ,FDR
1 = SLIMLINE
3 = AIRLINE STYLE
1 = SINGLE RECORDER WITHOUT MIC
2 = DUAL RECORDER WITHOUT MIC
3 = FUTURE USE VARIABLE
6 = SINGLE CVR, SINGLE FDR WITHOUT MIC
FUTURE USE VARIABLE
FUTURE USE VARIABLE
1 = GRAY
2 = BLACK
5 = CUSTOM GRAY
NOTES:
REFER TO THE UNIVERSAL AVIONICS SYSTEMS CORPORATIONS
SPECIFICATION AND PRICING MANUAL FOR A COMPLETE LIST
OF AVAILABLE CCU CONFIGURATIONS .
C. Area Microphone
PART NO. CONFIGURATION: 16301 - X X
BASIC PART NUMBER
01 = GRAY
02 = BLACK
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2. Equipment Specifications
A. CVFDR
Characteristics Specifications
Height 6.08”
Width 4.880”
Length 8.016”
Weight 8.0 lbs.(CVFDR)
8.0 lbs. (CVR)
8.0 lbs. (FDR)
8.6 lbs. (CVR or CVFDR with RIPS)
NOTE: Mod 1 for increased DO-160 vibration category adds
0.2 lbs.
Power Input 28 VDC or 115 VAC
Power Consumption Approx 13W nominal @ 27.5 VDC (RIPS Charging)
Approx. 8W nominal @ 27.5 VDC (RIPS Charged)
Approx 15W nominal @ 115 VAC(RIPS Charging)
Approx. 10W nominal @ 115 VAC (RIPS Charged)
Inputs 3 crew microphones
1 area microphone
Rotor speed
UTC (ARINC 429 or FSK)
OMS (Onboard Maintenance System)
Data Link
ARINC 429 TX Ports 1 High speed
1Low Speed
2 Data Link / UTC
ARINC 429 RX Ports 3 High/Low Configurable
1 Unconfigurable
ARINC 717/573 Ports 1 TX
1 RX
TIA-485 Ports 1 TX
1 RX
ARINC 573 1 Rotor Speed RX
Ethernet 10/100BASE-T
CCU Interface TIA-485
Independent Recording CVR records regardless of FDR operation
FDR records regardless of CVR operation
Medium Solid State Flash Memory array
Erase Fail Safe; aircraft ground electrical interlock
Recorded Audio Frequency Crew microphones 150 to 4200 Hz
Response Area microphone 150 to 6000 Hz
Analog Rotor Speed Input 7 to 15,000 Hz rotor tach frequency
200 K Ohms Impedance
0.2 volts min., 122 VAC max.
Headphone Output (Monitor) 600 Ohms, 10 mw
Audio Input Impedance 5000 Ohms, each channel (Crew)
20K Ohms (Area)
Recorded SNR 48 dB (minimum) (Area microphone)
Underwater Locator Beacon 6 years (Dukane Model DK120, replaceable battery)
Battery Life
Mounting Directly bolted to the Airframe.
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B. Cockpit Control Unit (Slimline)(P/N 1640-1X0-0X, 1641-1X0-0X, 1643-1X0-0X)
Height 1.125”
Width 5.75”
Depth 3.87”
Weight .62 lbs.
Power Input Power is provided from the CVFDR
Lighting 1.2 mA @ 28 VDC
2.5 mA @ 5 VAC
2.5 mA @ 5 VDC (Mod 1 only)
Jack: HEADPHONE output 600 Ohms, 10 mW
Area Mic Input 20 K Ohms minimum impedance audio input
3 mVRMS audio input level
Area Mic Output 5 K Ohms minimum impedance
500 mVRMS(max) output level
150 to 10,000 Hz frequency response; frequency
selectable 1000 Hz; 18 dB/octave rolloff
6, 12, 18 dB step attenuation strapping
24 dB attenuation strapping (Mod 2 only)
Discrete Signal Input Ports 6
Discrete Signal Output Ports 5
Switches TEST, ERASE and EVENT
Indicators AUDIO, PASS, FAIL
Mounting Dzus Panel Mount
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Purpose
This Temporary Change revises the Area Mic Output specifications.
Instructions
Replace the Area Mic Output specification on the Cockpit Control Unit (Slimline)
(P/N 1640-1X0-0X, 1641-1X0-0X, 1643-1X0-0X) table with the following:

500 mVRMS (max) output level
150 to 6,000 Hz frequency response
6, 12, 24, dB step attenuation strapping
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Purpose
This Temporary Change revises the Area Mic Output specifications.
Instructions
Replace the Area Mic Output specification on the Remote Cockpit Control Unit
(P/N 1642-XX0-0X) table with the following:

500 mVRMS (max) output level
6, 12, 24, dB step attenuation strapping
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C. Remote Cockpit Control Unit (P/N 1642-XX0-0X)
Height 1.125”
Width 5.75”
Depth 3.67”
Weight .62 lbs.
Power Input 27.5 VDC, <0.5A
150 to 10,000 Hz frequency response; frequency
selectable 1000 Hz; 18 dB/octave rolloff
24 dB attenuation strapping (Mod 2 only)
Switches TEST, ERASE and EVENT
Indicators AUDIO, PASS, FAIL
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D. Airline Style Cockpit Control Unit (P/N 1640-320-05)
Characteristic Specification
Height 2.250”
Width 5.780”
Depth 2.500”
Weight 0.6 lbs.
Power Input Power is provided from the CVFDR
Lighting 2.5 mA @ 5 VDC (from aircraft bus lighting)
Switches TEST, CVR ERASE and EVENT
Indicators CVR1, CVR2
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3. Installation Kits
A. CVR, FDR, CVFDR Installation Kit P/N K12083-1
Quantity Part Number Description
1 MS27473E18F35S Connector
1 M85049/49-2-18N Backshell
B. CCU Installation Kit – Slimline Control Unit P/N K12084-1

Kit number K12084-1 is used when installing any type of Slimline CCU, including the
Remote CCU.
Quantity Part Number Description
1 180-044-273L000 Connector
1 952-025-030R121 Backshell
44 M39029/57-354 Crimp Contact
4. Required Tools
A. Crimping Tools Required
(1) CCU: Daniels Manufacturing Corporation P/N M22520/2-01 Crimp Tool with
M22520/0-06 Positioner
B. Insertion/Extraction Tools Required
(1) CCU: Green and White P/N M8196/14-01
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5. Equipment Drawings
A. Cockpit Voice Flight Data Recorder (P/N 160X-0X-XX)
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B. Cockpit Control Unit, Slimline (P/N 1640-XX0-0X, 1641-XX0-0X, 1643-XX0-0X)
.5 8 3
CG
D CO NNECTOR
H D 4 4 P IN
5 .0 0 0
3 .5 4 4
3 .8 7 0
CG
1 .5 6 3
2 .8 7 8
1 .1 2 5
.5 6 2
CG
5 .3 6 5 .1 9 3
5 .7 5 0
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C. Remote CCU, Slimline (P/N 1642-1X0-0X)
CG .5 8 7
5 .0 0 0
3 .6 0 5
3 .7 3 0
CG
1 .5 9 4
2 .4 9 7
Ø .1 7 2 T H R U 4 X
.7 5 0 1 .1 2 5
CG
.1 8 8
6 .2 5 0 .2 5 0
6 .7 5 0
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D. Airline Style CCU (P/N 1640-320-05)
CG
2 .5 ±.1 2 .7 ±.1
3 .0 ±.1
(1.2)
CG
(2.8)
2 .3 ±.1 1 .13
CG (1.1)
.56
.19 5 .37
5 .8 ±.1
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Purpose
This Temporary Change adds microphone label diagram under 5.E. Area Microphone (P/N 16301-0X).
Instructions
Add microphone label diagram on Page 213:
CVR Area Microphone Nameplate

(Note: Includes weight.)
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E. Area Microphone (P/N 16301-0X)
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F. EMTEQ Adapter Tray (P/N MT4-4403)
EMTEQ has produced an adapter tray specifically for the Universal Avionics CVFDR for
those customers who have an existing A757/A747 CVR/FDR who want to eliminate
structural re-work of the aircraft. When using this option, the CVFDR is mounted to the
adapter tray which is then secured into the existing 1/2 ATR rack. For further information
regarding this adapter tray including structural analysis, FAA part approval basis, etc., please
contact EMTEQ.
EMTEQ
5349 South Emmer Drive
New Berlin, WI 53151
(262) 679-6170
EMTEQ Adapter Tray
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Installation and Wiring

1. General
This section contains considerations and recommendations for installation of the Cockpit
Voice Flight Data Recorder and associated system components. Interconnect harness wiring,
physical mounting and Area Microphone must be considered as required to satisfy all
applicable regulations. The conditions and tests required for TSO approval of this article are
minimum performance standards. It is the responsibility of those desiring to install this
article either on or within a specific type or class of aircraft to determine that the aircraft
installation conditions are within TSO standards for CVR and/or FDR. If not within TSO
standards, the article may be installed only if the applicant documents further evaluation for
an acceptable installation and it is approved by the Administrator of the Federal Aviation
Administration or other certifying agency.
A. CVR
The Federal Aviation Administration has issued several Advisory Circulars which may be
referred to in the approval processes. Advisory Circular25.1457-1A specifically addresses
one acceptable means of compliance with Federal Aviation Regulation (FAR) 25.1457 (b),
(e) and (f). Installations must conform to the Operating Rules in FAR 23.1457, 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 can be powered by either 115 VAC or by 28 VDC from the bus that
provides the maximum reliability without jeopardizing service to essential or emergency
loads.
To ensure optimal performance from the Cockpit Voice Recorder System, the following wire
sizes and types are recommended as acceptable:
(1) All wires except P1 pins 8, 9, 16, 17, 25, and 63: Use #22 AWG or larger, for
maximum of 500 ft. length if shielded pairs are used. All wiring should be MIL-W-
22759 or MIL-C-27500.
(2) For P1 pins 8, 9, 25 (Power leads), and 16, 17, 63 (Ground), use the following as a
minimum:
• #20 AWG, 35 ft. max.
• #16 AWG, 70 ft. max.
(3) Ground connections for all shields are to be within one foot of P1 pin 16. The reason
for specifying single point ground is to minimize random noise pickup on audio
inputs. Refer to Wiring Diagram Notes.
(4) Normal power requirements are:
• 8 watts nominal @ 27.5VDC (RIPS charged)
• 13 watts nominal @ 27.5 VDC (RIPS charging, if installed)
• 10 watts nominal @ 115VAC (RIPS charged)
• 15 watts nominal @ 115 VAC (RIPS charging, if installed)
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B. Bulk Erase Function
The ERASE connection is not mandated by the FAA; therefore, it is an installation option.
The circuitry required for ERASE includes the installation of interlock devices on board the
aircraft. If the BULK ERASE function is used, one or more interlock circuits may be
required to prevent accidental erasure of the CVR recording.
From Federal Aviation Regulations 23.1457 (f), 25.1457 (f) 27.1457 (f) and 29.1457 (f):
“If the cockpit voice recorder has a bulk erasure device, the installation must be
designed to minimize the probability of inadvertent operation and actuation of the
device during crash impact.”
From EUROCAE document ED-112 Section I-6.1.3 Bulk Erase Interlocks:
“Where provision is made in the cockpit for bulk erasure of the recording by the
flight crew, the function shall be inhibited to prevent inadvertent or untimely erasure
whilst the aircraft is capable of moving under its own power.”
The most common interlock circuits are through the squat switch and the parking brake
switch, however, the installer may choose an alternate type of interlock circuit as long as it is
not flight accessible. If ground interlocks cannot be provided, the ERASE feature may NOT
be utilized.
NOTE: The wiring diagrams contained in this manual show the squat switch and
parking brake interlock circuit as examples.
C. FDR
The FDR System can be powered by either 115 VAC or by 28 VDC from the bus that
provides the maximum reliability without jeopardizing service to essential or emergency
loads.
To ensure optimal performance from the Flight Data Recorder System, the following wire
sizes and types are recommended as acceptable:
(1) All wires except P1 pins 8, 9, 16, 17, 25, and 63: Use #22 AWG or larger, for
maximum of 500 ft. length if shielded pairs are used. All wiring should be MIL-W-
22759 or MIL-C-27500.
(2) For P1 pins 8, 9, 25 (Power leads), and 16, 17, 63 (Ground), use the following as a
minimum:
• #20 AWG, 35 ft. max.
• #16 AWG, 70 ft. max.
(3) Ground connections for all shields are to be within one foot of P1 pin 16. The reason
for specifying single point ground is to minimize random noise pickup on audio
inputs. Refer to Wiring Diagram Notes.
(4) Normal power requirements are:
• 8 watts nominal @ 27.5VDC
• 10 watts nominal @ 115 VAC
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2. CVR Audio Systems Interface
The range of acceptable audio input levels for the ARINC 557 audio input CVR is
approximately 50 mV RMS to 500 mV RMS. Do not exceed 500 mV RMS. Exceeding 500
mV RMS will overdrive the recorder and result in non-intelligible recording. Each audio
input, including area mics should be isolated, tested and adjusted separately.
The range of acceptable audio input levels for the ARINC 757 audio input CVR is
approximately 1V RMS to 3V RMS. Do not exceed 3V RMS. Exceeding 3V RMS will
overdrive the recorder and result in non-intelligible recording. Each audio input, including
area mics should be isolated, tested and adjusted separately.
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. In some cases, selection of the Loud Speaker function disables
Sidetone output; therefore, transmissions to ATC may not be recorded. Such a condition
must be remedied to provide continuous received audio from the communications radios.
It is beyond the scope of this manual to show all specific aircraft audio system wiring
interconnects. The wiring diagrams shown herein show the required inputs to the CVR. It is
the installer’s responsibility to obtain the specific aircraft audio system wiring diagrams for
determining the required outputs.
Old Audio Systems - Rework the audio control panel or system to provide a CVR output or
install an external summing amplifier. Summing amplifiers can be obtained from Avtec,
Baker Electronics, Racal, Gables and others. The addition of a summing amplifier provides
existing audio systems with the “hot” boom microphone capability. No changes to the CVR
are required.
New Audio Systems - Some later generation audio control panels have a CVR signal output
already provided. A summing amplifier may be required to provide “hot” boom microphone
operation. It is the responsibility of the installer to determine the means of interfacing to
comply with the regulations.
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3. Recorder Location
It is permissible to install the CVFDR in unpressurized, unheated areas whenever installation
within the pressure vessel is not desired or practical. Refer to FAA Advisory Circular
25.1457-1A for further details.
4. Area Microphone Installation Criteria
The most desirable location for the cockpit area microphone(s) is forward of a vertical plane
oriented laterally through the pilot’s and co-pilot’s normal head position. The microphone
should face the crew members.
The area microphone wiring should be kept as short and direct as possible. A maximum of
15 feet is allowed.
The area microphone wiring must be secured within four inches of the microphone. This
helps prevent the wires from vibrating loose in the microphone.
5. Cessation of Recording
Federal Aviation Regulations 23.1457 (d), (2), 25.1457 (d), (2) 27.1457 (d), (2) and 29.1457
(d), (2) state that “There [must be] an automatic means to simultaneously stop the recorder
and prevent each erasure feature from functioning, within 10 minutes after crash impact.”
EUROCAE document ED-112 states “A means may be provided to stop the recorder
automatically as soon as possible at the completion of the flight but no later than ten minutes
after all engines have stopped operating”.
ARINC Characteristics 757 states “Within the installation, a means should be provided to
terminate recording after the aircraft is no longer moving under its own power or after an
accident”.
It is the installer’s responsibility to assure that these regulations are met.
A CVR pin has been reserved for this function; providing a ground to P1 pin 30 (STOP CVR
RECORDING) will start a 10-minute timing cycle, at the end of which the recording
function will be inhibited. Removal of this ground will reset the timer and allow the recorder
to immediately begin recording.
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Purpose
This Temporary Change clarifies the 45° mounted 3-g switch installation in helicopter and fixed
wing aircraft.
Instructions
Add the following NOTE to the g-Switch Installation figure in paragraph 6. G-Switch Installation:
NOTE: Helicopter installations require a 3-g switch mounted at 45°, while fixed wing
aircraft may use a 3-g switch mounted at 45° or a 4-g switch mounted
horizontally.
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6. g-Switch Installation
When a g-Switch is used as a means of cessation, it should be noted that some certifying
agencies are more restrictive than others.
• From ED-112 Section I-6.1.2 Recorder Operation:
“Negative acceleration sensors (‘g’ switches) shall not be used because their response is not
considered to be reliable.”
It is imperative that the installer be familiar with the rules, regulations and recommendations
of the certifying agency.
Refer to the figure for a typical 45° g-Switch installation.
Some example switches are available from:
Inertia Switch, Inc. 3LO-Series

70 S. Greenbush Road or
Orangeburg, NY 10962
3LO-453
(845) 359-8300
www.inertiaswitch.com
Aerodyne Controls Corp P/N 6895-D-1-3-3-3 (3g)
30 Haynes Court or
Ronkonkoma, NY 11779
P/N 6895-D-1-4-4 (4g)
(888) 778-0300
www.aerodyne-controls.com
g-Switch Installation
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7. Installation in Rotorcraft
On rotorcraft where at least one interlock cannot be provided, the ERASE feature may NOT
be utilized. The CVR accepts direct input of rotor speed tachometer signal and can be read
out with ground support equipment. The rotor speed encoder, necessary with analog CVRs is
not needed. It is important to note that rotor speed input is not compatible with rotorspeed
encoders due to the higher frequencies of the encoder. Refer to the wiring diagrams in this
manual for rotor speed input specifications.
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This Temporary Change corrects the 8. A. CVR/CVFDR Interface (P/N 1606-0X-XX, 1605-XX-
XX) wiring diagram. Pins 56 and 57 were reversed.
Instructions
Replace the CVR/CVFDR Interface wiring diagram on page 307 with the following:
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8. Wiring Diagrams
A. CVR/CVFDR Interface (P/N 1606-0X-XX, 1605-XX-XX)
CVR/CVFDR
1606-0X-XX, 1605-XX-XX
115 VAC IN 8 22 1
1
+28 VDC IN 9 22 3
2 +28 VDC IN (2) 25 22 3
AC POWER GND 63 22
SLIMLINE CVR CONTROL UNIT 18
3 DC POWER GND 17 22
CHASSIS GND 16 22 4
H 50 28 H
AUDIO MON OUT CVR 1 MON IN
L 49 27 L
4
H 36 11 H
TIA -485 CVR 1 TIA-485
L 45 12 L
4
PWR 2 18 CVR 1 CCU POWER
CCU
GND 40 17 POWER GND
AREA MIC H 14 10 H
AREA MIC OUT
AUDIO IN L 15 9 L
4 23 COMM
PA/3RD CREW H 41 24 6 DB
AUDIO IN L 42 25 ATTENUATION
12 DB
5 26 24 DB
CO-PILOT H 24 12
AUDIO IN L 23 22 16 CHASSIS GROUND
PILOT H 32 22 35 COMMON
AUDIO IN L 33 DIM BUS
33 28V LIGHTING
5 13 36 5V
ARINC 429 H 10
IN 6
DATA L 18
LINK
MICROPHONE BLK 4 INPUT/SIGNAL
AREA MIC 1
VALID 7 P/N 16301 WHT 3 BIAS
12 INPUT
22 SHIELD
H 6
UTC 429 IN
L 5 21 INPUT/SIGNAL
AREA MIC 2
20 BIAS INPUT
H 4 2 SHIELD
OMS 429 IN
L 11
14
H 58
HS 15
DATA LINK L 44
OMS 429
OUTPUT
H 51
LS 16
L 35
SPEED UTC 54
STRAP OMS 38 8
429 BUS
DATA LINK 48
27
RECORD ENABLE
39
ETHERNET + 64
TX
-
53 20
ETHERNET
+ 65
RX
- 60
SHIELD 29
9
STOP CVR RECORD 30
ERASE ENABLE 47
PARK SQUAT
17 BRAKE 10 SWITCH
CVR FAULT OUT 1
ROTOR SPEED H 57
INPUT L 56
EXTERNAL POWER IN 34
RIPS 21 11 19
FAULT IN
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8. Wiring Diagrams
A. CVR/CVFDR Interface (P/N 1606-0X-XX, 1605-XX-XX)
CVR/CVFDR
1606-0X-XX, 1605-XX-XX
115 VAC IN 8 22 1
1
+28 VDC IN 9 22 3
2 +28 VDC IN (2) 25 22 3
AC POWER GND 63 22
SLIMLINE CVR CONTROL UNIT 18
3 DC POWER GND 17 22
CHASSIS GND 16 22 4
H 50 28 H
AUDIO MON OUT CVR 1 MON IN
L 49 27 L
4
H 36 11 H
L 45 12 L
4
PWR 2 18 CVR 1 CCU POWER
CCU
GND 40 17 POWER GND
AREA MIC H 14 10 H
AREA MIC OUT
AUDIO IN L 15 9 L
4 23 COMM
AUDIO IN L 42 25 ATTENUATION
12 DB
5 26 24 DB
CO-PILOT H 24 12
PILOT H 32 22 35 COMMON
AUDIO IN L 33 DIM BUS
33 28V LIGHTING
5 13 36 5V
ARINC 429 H 10
IN 6
DATA L 18
LINK
MICROPHONE BLK 4 INPUT/SIGNAL
AREA MIC 1
VALID 7 P/N 16301 WHT 3 BIAS
12 INPUT
22 SHIELD
H 6
UTC 429 IN
L 5 21 INPUT/SIGNAL
AREA MIC 2
20 BIAS INPUT
H 4 2 SHIELD
OMS 429 IN
L 11
14
H 58
HS 15
DATA LINK L 44
OMS 429
OUTPUT
H 51
LS 16
L 35
SPEED UTC 54
STRAP OMS 38 8
429 BUS
DATA LINK 48
27
RECORD ENABLE
39
ETHERNET + 64
TX
-
53 20
ETHERNET
+ 65
RX
- 60
SHIELD 29
9
STOP CVR RECORD 30
ERASE ENABLE 47
PARK SQUAT
17 BRAKE 10 SWITCH
CVR FAULT OUT 1
ROTOR SPEED H 56
INPUT L 57
RIPS 21 11 19
FAULT IN
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NOTES:
1 USE EITHER 115 VAC OR 28 VDC POWER INPUT; DO NOT CONNECT BOTH.
2 SECOND 28 VDC POWER INPUT FOR ROTORCRAFT INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS.
3 USE APPLICABLE POWER GROUND FOR POWER INPUT PROVIDED.
4 SINGLE POINT GROUND WITHIN 12 INCHES OF PIN 16.
WIRING SHOWN IN ACCORDANCE WITH ARINC 757 (SINGLE POINT GROUND WITHING 12 INCHES OF PIN 16)
5 HOWEVER,IT IS ACCEPTABLE TO GROUND AUDIO SHIELD AT THE SOURCE. DO NOT GROUND BOTH ENDS OF
THE SHIELD.
6 ARINC 429 DATA FROM DATA LINK SYSTEM.
7 WHEN DATALINK DATA IS TO BE RECORDED, PIN 12 MUST BE GROUNDED.
UTC, DATA LINK, OMS 429 INPUT CAN BE EITHER LOW SPEED OR HIGH SPEED. A GROUND ON THE CORRESPONDING STRAPPING PIN WILL INDICATE
8 HIGH SPEED. NO GROUND STRAP IS NECESSARY FOR LOW SPEED INPUT.
STRAPPING PIN CORRESPONDING INPUT BUS

54 UTC A429 INPUT
38 OMS A429 INPUT
48 DATA LINK A429 INPUT
WHEN GROUNDED, A 10 MINUTE TIMER IS STARTED. AFTER 10 MINUTES, RECORDING IS INHIBITED. REMOVAL OF GROUND RESETS TIMER. IF PIN IS
9 GROUNDED WHEN INITIAL POWER IS APPLIED TO THE CVR, INPUT MUST CYCLE TO OPEN AND BACK TO GROUND BEFORE THE 10 MINUTE TIMER IS
STARTED.
IF THE BULK ERASE FUNCTION IS USED, ONE OR MORE GROUND INTERLOCKS MAY BE REQUIRED. PARKING BRAKE AND SQUAT SWITCH ARE SHOWN
10 AS EXAMPLES.
EXTERNAL RIPS CAN ONLY BE INTERFACED TO A UNIT THAT DOES NOT HAVE INTERNAL RIPS INSTALLED:
11 1605-00-00 CVFDR OR 1606-00-00 CVR ONLY.
12 6 DB ATTENUATION SHOWN. WIRE ACCORDINGLY. QUIET COCKPITS MAY BE STRAPPED FOR LESS ATTENUATION.
24 DB OPTION AVAILABLE ONLY ON CCUs WITH MOD 2.
CONNECT EITHER 5 VAC, 5 VDC, OR 28 VDC. DO NOT CONNECT MORE THAN ONE.
13 5 VDC INPUT IS AVAILABLE ON CCUs WITH MOD 1 INCORPORATED.
14 AREA MIC WIRING CANNOT EXCEED 15 FEET. THE SHORTEST WIRE LENGTH POSSIBLE IS DESIRED.
USED TO REPORT STATUS BACK TO DATA LINK AND/OR OMS AIRCRAFT SYSTEM, IF INTERFACED. THERE ARE TWO OUTPUTS, ONE A429 HIGH SPEED
AND ONE A429 LOW SPEED. USE APPLICABLE OUTPUT PORT FOR THE SPEED REQUIRED. IT IS PERMISSABLE TO USE A SINGLE OUTPUT PORT SPLIT
15 TO DELIVER 429 DATA TO BOTH OMS AND DATA LINK SYSTEMS.
VERSION 3 WILLIAMSBURG DOES NOT REQUIRE A429 FEEDBACK. ONLY DATA LINK SYSTEMS UTILIZING VERSION 1 WILLIAMBURG REQUIRE THE A429
16 DATA LINK FEEDBACK.
CVR FAULT DISCRETE OUTPUT IS NOT REQUIRED IN INSTALLATIONS WITH A CCU BUT MAY BE USED/DESIRED TO SIGNIFY A CVR FAULT TO ANOTHER
INDICATOR OR A/C SYSTEM. WHEN A CVR FAULT IS NOT DETECTED, A GROUND IS PRESENT ON PIN 1. WHEN A CVR FAULT IS DETECTED, THERE IS
17 NO GROUND ON PIN 1, I.E. OPEN.
REFER TO CCU PART NUMBER MATRIX FOR MORE DETAILED INFORMATION, 1640-110-XX, 1640-120-XX,
18 1640-160-XX, 1641-110-XX, 1641-120-XX, 1642-110-XX, AND 1642-120-XX.
EXTERNAL RIPS FAULT DISCRETE IN: OPEN = FAULT, GROUND = NO FAULT. ALL CVR INSTALLATIONS NOT USING EXTERNAL RIPS (INCLUDING CVR
19 WITH INTERNAL RIPS) MUST STRAP THE FAULT INPUT DISCRETE PIN 21 TO GROUND. IF IT IS NOT STRAPPED, THE CCU WILL PERMANENTLY INDICATE
A FAULT.
20 USE EHTERNET CABLE THERMAX/CDT 956-426 OR EQUIVALENT. ETHERNET IS FOR DATALINK DOWNLOADING AND MAINTENANCE DIAGNOSTICS ONLY.
CAUTION: IT IS THE INSTALLERS RESPONSIBILITY TO VERIFY PIN NUMBERS ON EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURED BY OTHER THAN UNIVERSAL AVIONICS
SYSTEMS CORPORATION.
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B. FDR/CVFDR Interface (P/N 1605-XX-XX, 1607-00-00)
FDR/CVFDR
1605-XX-XX
1607-00-00
1 115 VAC IN 8 22 1
+28 VDC IN 9 22 3
AC POWER GND 63 22
2
17 22 SLIMLINE FDR CONTROL UNIT 13
DC POWER GND
CHASSIS GND 16 22 3
POWER 2 18 FDR 1 CCU PWR

CCU
GND 40 17 POWER GND
H 36 11 H
TIA -485 FDR 1 TIA-485
L 45 12 L
3
FDR INHIBIT 20 4
22 16 CHASSIS GROUND
FDR DATA H 55
OUT 5
L 62
3 22 35 COMMON
DIM BUS
FDR DATA H 66 33 28V LIGHTING
6
IN 36 5V
L 61 8
31 FDR EVENT OUT

+
ETHERNET 64
TX
- 12
53
+ 65 7
ETHERNET
RX - 60
SHIELD 29
FDR FAULT OUT 3 10
FDR MAINTENANCE OUT 28 14
27
RECORD ENABLE
39
H 4
OMS 429 IN
L 11
H 58
HS
DATA LINK L 44
OMS 429 11
OUTPUT
H 51
LS
L 35
SPEED
STRAP OMS 38 9
429 BUS
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NOTES:
WHEN GROUNDED WILL STOP FDR RECORDING. THIS INPUT SHOULD BE INTERLOCKED WITH AN AIRCRAFT SYSTEM, FOR EXAMPLE, ENGINE OIL
4
PRESSURE.
EXACT COPY OF FDR DATA IN. NOT TO BE USED FOR DATA DOWNLOADING. THIS IS ACCOMPLISHED VIA
5 THE ETHERNET PORT. REAL TIME MONITORING CAN BE ACCOMPLISHED ON THESE PORTS USING AN A717
MONITOR, OTHERIWSE, USE ETHERNET PORT FOR MONITORING.
6 DATA RATE AUTOMATICALLY DETECTED. POSSIBLE DATA RATES ARE: 64, 128, 256, 512, 1024 AND 2048 WORDS PER SECOND SPECIFIED BY ARINC 747.
7 USE EHTERNET CABLE THERMAX/CDT 956-426 OR EQUIVALENT.
CONNECT EITHER 5 VAC, 5 VDC, OR 28 VDC. DO NOT CONNECT MORE THAN ONE.
8 5 VDC INPUT IS AVAILABLE ON CCUs WITH MOD 1 INCORPORATED.
OMS 429 INPUT CAN BE EITHER LOW SPEED OR HIGH SPEED. A GROUND ON THE OMS STRAPPING PIN WILL INDICATE HIGH SPEED. NO GROUND
9 STRAP IS NECESSARY FOR LOW SPEED INPUT.
FDR FAULT DISCRETE OUTPUT IS NOT REQUIRED ON INSTALLATIONS WITH A CCU, BUT MAY BE USED/DESIRED
TO SIGNIFY A FAULT TO ANOTHER INDICATOR OR A/C SYSTEM. WHEN A FDR FAULT IS NOT DETECTED, A
10 GROUND IS PRESENT ON PIN 3. WHEN A FDR FAULT IS DETECTED, THERE IS NO GROUND ON PIN 3, I.E. OPEN.
USED TO REPORT STATUS BACK TO OMS AIRCRAFT SYSTEM IF INTERFACED. THERE ARE TWO OUTPUTS, ONE
11 A429 HIGH SPEED AND ONE A429 LOW SPEED. USE THE APPLICABLE PORT OUTPUT FOR THE REQUIRED SPEED.
FDR EVENT OUT DISCRETE PROVIDES A GROUND WHEN THE FDR EVENT BUTTON IS ACTIVE/PRESSED.IT IS OPEN
12 AT ALL OTHER TIMES.
REFER TO THE CCU PART NUMBER MATRIX FOR MORE DETAILED INFORMAION, 1640-110-XX, 1640-120-XX,
13 1640-160-XX, 1642-110-XX, 1642-120-XX, 1643-110-XX, AND 1643-120-XX.
FDR SCN 2001.0.1 AND LATER. FDR MAINTENANCE DISCRETE IS ACTIVE (GROUND) WHEN THERE IS A FAULT DETECTED INTERNAL
14 TO THE FDR. EXTERNAL FAULTS THAT WOULD CAUSE THE FDR FAULT DISCRETE TO BE ACTIVE WILL NOT CAUSE THE FDR
MAINTENANCE DISCRETE TO BE ACTIVE.
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C. CVR and FDR to a Single CCU
CVR SLIMLINE CCU / REMOTE CCU
1606-XX-00 1640-1X0-0X, 1641-1X0-0X, 1643-1X0-0X
1605-XX-00 1642-XX0-01
2
AUDIO MON H 50 28 H
CVR 1 MON
OUT IN
L 49 27 L
H 36 11 H
CVR 1
TIA-485 TIA - 485
L 45 12 L
H 14 10 H
AUDIO MON AREA MIC
IN OUT
L 15 9 L
PWR 2 18 PWR
CVR 1
CCU CCU
GND 40 17 GND
38 2ND RECORDER
PRESENT
39
FDR
1605-XX-00
1607-00-00
PWR 2 19 PWR
FDR 1
CCU CCU
GND 40 32 GND
H 36 44 H
FDR 2
TIA-485 TIA - 485
L 45 15 L
3 1 CVR/FDR IDENT 46
NOTES:
ALL REQUIRED WIRING INTERFACE IS NOT SHOWN. THIS DRAWING IS INTENDED TO SHOW DUAL RECORDERS TO A SINCLE CCU
INTERFACE. PLEASE REFER TO MORE DETAILED CVR AND FDR INTERFACE DRAWINGS FOR MORE DETAILED INTERFACE.
OPEN = FIRST RECORDER

1 GROUND = SECOND RECORDER
2 SEE CCU PART NUMBER MATRIX FOR MORE DETAILED INFORMATION.
3 IN DUAL INSTALLATIONS, THE CVR IS ALWAYS THE #1 RECORDER AND THE FDR IS ALWAYS THE #2 RECORDER.
CAUTION: IT IS THE INSTALLER'S RESPONSIBILITY TO VERIFY PIN NUMBERS ON EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURED BY OTHER THAN
UNIVERSAL AVIONICS SYSTEMS CORPORATION.
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D. CVR to a Remote CCU
CVR/CVFDR
1606-0X-XX, 1605-XX-XX
115 VAC IN 8 22 1
1
+28 VDC IN 9 22 3
2 +28 VDC IN (2) 25 22 3

CVR REMOTE CCU, SLIMLINE
AC POWER GND 63 22 11642-110-0X
3 1642-120-0X
DC POWER GND 17 22
4 CHASSIS GND 16 22
H 36 11 H
L 45 12 L
CCU POWER 2 18 CVR 1 CCU POWER

CCU GND 40 17 POWER GND
AREA MIC H 14 10 H
AUDIO IN AREA MIC OUT
L 15 9 L
4
23 COMM
AUDIO IN ATTENUATION
L 42 25 12 DB
12
5 26 24 DB
H 24
CO-PILOT
5
3 BIAS
PILOT H 32 AREA MIC 1
AUDIO IN 4 INPUT INPUT
L 33
22 SHIELD
5 14
ARINC 429 H 10
IN L 6
DATA 18
20 BIAS
LINK AREA MIC 2
21 INPUT INPUT
VALID 7
12
2 SHIELD
H 6
UTC 429 IN 13
L 5
AIRCRAFT LO
ANNUNCIATOR
BUS CVR
HI ERASE
H 4
OMS 429 IN
L 11
H 58
HS 15
DATA LINK L 1 ERASE IN
44
OMS 429
OUTPUT
H 51
LS 16
L 35 37 TEST IN
6 FAIL LO
5 PASS LO
SPEED UTC 54
STRAP OMS 38 8
429 BUS
DATA LINK 48
27
RECORD ENABLE
39
ETHERNET + 64 LO AIRCRAFT
TX ANNUNCIATOR
- CVR TEST
53 19 HI BUS
PASS FAIL
ETHERNET
+ 65
RX
- 60 13
SHIELD 29
9
STOP CVR RECORD 30
ERASE ENABLE 47
PARK SQUAT
17 BRAKE 10 SWITCH
CVR FAULT OUT 1
ROTOR SPEED H 56
INPUT L 57
RIPS 21 11 18
FAULT IN
H 50
AUDIO MON OUT
L 49
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Filing Instructions
Purpose
This Temporary Change corrects the 8. D. CVR to A Remote CCU wiring diagram. Pins 56 and 57
were reversed.
Instructions
Replace the CVR to A Remote CCU wiring diagram on page 312 with the following:
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CVR/CVFDR
1606-0X-XX, 1605-XX-XX
115 VAC IN 8 22 1
1
+28 VDC IN 9 22 3
2 +28 VDC IN (2) 25 22 3

CVR REMOTE CCU, SLIMLINE
AC POWER GND 63 22 11642-110-0X
3 1642-120-0X
DC POWER GND 17 22
4 CHASSIS GND 16 22
H 36 11 H
L 45 12 L
CCU POWER 2 18 CVR 1 CCU POWER

CCU GND 40 17 POWER GND
AREA MIC H 14 10 H
AUDIO IN AREA MIC OUT
L 15 9 L
4
23 COMM
AUDIO IN ATTENUATION
L 42 25 12 DB
12
5 26 24 DB
H 24
CO-PILOT
5
3 BIAS
PILOT H 32 AREA MIC 1
AUDIO IN 4 INPUT INPUT
L 33
22 SHIELD
5 14
ARINC 429 H 10
IN L 6
DATA 18
20 BIAS
LINK AREA MIC 2
21 INPUT INPUT
VALID 7
12
2 SHIELD
H 6
UTC 429 IN 13
L 5
AIRCRAFT LO
ANNUNCIATOR
BUS CVR
HI ERASE
H 4
OMS 429 IN
L 11
H 58
HS 15
DATA LINK L 1 ERASE IN
44
OMS 429
OUTPUT
H 51
LS 16
L 35 37 TEST IN
6 FAIL LO
5 PASS LO
SPEED UTC 54
STRAP OMS 38 8
429 BUS
DATA LINK 48
27
RECORD ENABLE
39
ETHERNET + 64 LO AIRCRAFT
TX ANNUNCIATOR
- CVR TEST
53 19 HI BUS
PASS FAIL
ETHERNET
+ 65
RX
- 60 13
SHIELD 29
9
STOP CVR RECORD 30
ERASE ENABLE 47
PARK SQUAT
17 BRAKE 10 SWITCH
CVR FAULT OUT 1
ROTOR SPEED H 57
INPUT L 56
RIPS 21 11 18
FAULT IN
H 50
AUDIO MON OUT
L 49
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NOTES:
2 SECOND 28 VDC POWER INPUT FOR ROTORCRAFT INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS.
WIRING SHOWN IN ACCORDANCE WITH ARINC 757 (SINGLE POINT GROUND WITHING 12 INCHES OF PIN 16)
5 HOWEVER,IT IS ACCEPTABLE TO GROUND AUDIO SHIELD AT THE SOURCE. DO NOT GROUND BOTH ENDS OF
THE SHIELD.
6 ARINC 429 DATA FROM DATA LINK SYSTEM.
7 WHEN DATALINK DATA IS TO BE RECORDED, PIN 12 MUST BE GROUNDED.
UTC, DATA LINK, OMS 429 INPUT CAN BE EITHER LOW SPEED OR HIGH SPEED. A GROUND ON THE CORRESPONDING STRAPPING PIN WILL INDICATE
8 HIGH SPEED. NO GROUND STRAP IS NECESSARY FOR LOW SPEED INPUT.
STRAPPING PIN CORRESPONDING INPUT BUS

54 UTC A429 INPUT
38 OMS A429 INPUT
48 DATA LINK A429 INPUT
WHEN GROUNDED, A 10 MINUTE TIMER IS STARTED. AFTER 10 MINUTES, RECORDING IS INHIBITED. REMOVAL OF GROUND RESETS TIMER. IF PIN IS
9 GROUNDED WHEN INITIAL POWER IS APPLIED TO THE CVR, INPUT MUST CYCLE TO OPEN AND BACK TO GROUND BEFORE THE 10 MINUTE TIMER IS
STARTED.
IF THE BULK ERASE FUNCTION IS USED, ONE OR MORE GROUND INTERLOCKS MAY BE REQUIRED. PARKING BRAKE AND SQUAT SWITCH ARE SHOWN
10 AS EXAMPLES.
EXTERNAL RIPS CAN ONLY BE INTERFACED TO A UNIT THAT DOES NOT HAVE INTERNAL RIPS INSTALLED:
11 1605-00-00 CVFDR OR 1606-00-00 CVR ONLY.
6 DB ATTENUATION SHOWN. WIRE ACCORDINGLY. QUIET COCKPITS MAY BE STRAPPED FOR LESS ATTENUATION.
12 24 DB ATTENUATION AVAILABLE ONLY ON CCUs WITH MOD 2.
SWITCHES AND ANNUNCIATORS SHOWN ARE TYPICAL AND NOT PROVIDED BY UNIVERSAL AVIONICS. IT IS THE INSTALLERS RESPONSIBILITY TO
13 PROCURE THE APPROPRIATE ANNUNCIATORS AND SWITCHES.
14 AREA MIC WIRING CANNOT EXCEED 15 FEET. THE SHORTEST WIRE LENGTH POSSIBLE IS DESIRED.
USED TO REPORT STATUS BACK TO DATA LINK AND/OR OMS AIRCRAFT SYSTEM, IF INTERFACED. THERE ARE TWO OUTPUTS, ONE A429 HIGH SPEED
AND ONE A429 LOW SPEED. USE APPLICABLE OUTPUT PORT FOR THE SPEED REQUIRED. IT IS PERMISSABLE TO USE A SINGLE OUTPUT PORT SPLIT
15 TO DELIVER 429 DATA TO BOTH OMS AND DATA LINK SYSTEMS.
VERSION 3 WILLIAMSBURG DOES NOT REQUIRE A429 FEEDBACK. ONLY DATA LINK SYSTEMS UTILIZING VERSION 1 WILLIAMBURG REQUIRE THE A429
16 DATA LINK FEEDBACK.
CVR FAULT DISCRETE OUTPUT IS NOT REQUIRED IN INSTALLATIONS WITH A CCU BUT MAY BE USED/DESIRED TO SIGNIFY A CVR FAULT TO ANOTHER
INDICATOR OR A/C SYSTEM. WHEN A CVR FAULT IS NOT DETECTED, A GROUND IS PRESENT ON PIN 1. WHEN A CVR FAULT IS DETECTED, THERE IS
17 NO GROUND ON PIN 1,(OPEN).
EXTERNAL RIPS FAULT DISCRETE IN: OPEN = FAULT, GROUND = NO FAULT. ALL CVR INSTALLATIONS NOT USING EXTERNAL RIPS (INCLUDING CVR
WITH INTERNAL RIPS) MUST STRAP THE FAULT INPUT DISCRETE PIN 21 TO GROUND. IF IT IS NOT STRAPPED, THE CCU WILL PERMANENTLY INDICATE
18
A FAULT..
19 USE EHTERNET CABLE THERMAX/CDT 956-426 OR EQUIVALENT. ETHERNET IS FOR DATALINK DOWNLOADING AND MAINTENANCE DIAGNOSTICS ONLY.
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FDR/CVFDR
1605-XX-XX
1607-00-00
1 115 VAC IN 8 22 1
+28 VDC IN 9 22 3
FDR REMOTE CCU, SLIMLINE
AC POWER GND 63 22 1642-110-XX
2 1642-120-XX
DC POWER GND 17 22
CHASSIS GND 16 22 3

CCU
GND 40 17 POWER GND
H 36 11 H
L 45 12 L
3
FDR INHIBIT 20 4
FDR DATA H 55
OUT 5 34 EVENT IN
L 62
31 EVENT OUT
3 12
FDR DATA H 66 37 TEST IN

6
IN 7 FAIL LO
L 61
8 PASS LO
+
ETHERNET 64
TX
-
53
+ 65 7
ETHERNET
RX
- 60 LO AIRCRAFT
ANNUNCIATOR
FDR TEST BUS
SHIELD 29 HI
PASS FAIL
FDR FAUTL OUT 3 10
8

27
RECORD ENABLE
39
H 4
OMS 429 IN
L 11
LO AIRCRAFT
H 58 ANNUNCIATOR
HS FDR BUS
DATA LINK L 44 EVENT HI
OMS 429 8
11
OUTPUT
H 51
LS
L 35
SPEED
STRAP OMS 38 9
429 BUS
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Filing Instructions
Purpose
This Temporary Change corrects the 8. E. FDR to a Remote CCU wiring diagram. Pins 7 and 8 were
reversed on the FDR Remote CCU.
Instructions
Replace the FDR to A Remote CCU wiring diagram on page 314 with the following:
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E. FDR to a Remote CCU
FDR/CVFDR
1605-XX-XX
1607-00-00
1 115 VAC IN 8 22 1
+28 VDC IN 9 22 3
FDR REMOTE CCU, SLIMLINE
AC POWER GND 63 22 1642-110-XX
2 1642-120-XX
DC POWER GND 17 22
CHASSIS GND 16 22 3

CCU
GND 40 17 POWER GND
H 36 11 H
L 45 12 L
3
FDR INHIBIT 20 4
FDR DATA H 55
OUT 5 34 EVENT IN
L 62
31 EVENT OUT
3 12
FDR DATA H 66 37 TEST IN

6
IN 8 FAIL LO
L 61
7 PASS LO
+
ETHERNET 64
TX
-
53
+ 65 7
ETHERNET
RX
- 60 LO AIRCRAFT
ANNUNCIATOR
FDR TEST BUS
SHIELD 29 HI
PASS FAIL
FDR FAUTL OUT 3 10
8

27
RECORD ENABLE
39
H 4
OMS 429 IN
L 11
LO AIRCRAFT
H 58 ANNUNCIATOR
HS FDR BUS
DATA LINK L 44 EVENT HI
OMS 429 8
11
OUTPUT
H 51
LS
L 35
SPEED
STRAP OMS 38 9
429 BUS
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NOTES:
WHEN GROUNDED WILL STOP FDR RECORDING. THIS INPUT SHOULD BE INTERLOCKED WITH AN AIRCRAFT SYSTEM, FOR EXAMPLE, ENGINE OIL
4 PRESSURE.
EXACT COPY OF FDR DATA IN. NOT TO BE USED FOR DATA DOWNLOADING. THIS IS ACCOMPLISHED VIA
5 THE ETHERNET PORT. REAL TIME MONITORING CAN BE ACCOMPLISHED ON THESE PORTS USING AN A717
MONITOR, OTHERIWSE, USE ETHERNET PORT FOR MONITORING.
6 DATA RATE AUTOMATICALLY DETECTED. POSSIBLE DATA RATES ARE: 64, 128, 256, 512, 1024 AND 2048 WORDS PER SECOND SPECIFIED BY ARINC 747.
7 USE EHTERNET CABLE THERMAX/CDT 956-426 OR EQUIVALENT.
SWITCHES AND ANNUNCIATORS SHOWN ARE TYPICAL AND NOT PROVIDED BY UNIVERSAL AVIONICS. IT IS THE INSTALLERS RESPONSIBILITY TO
8
PROCURE THE APPROPRIATE ANNUNCIATORS AND SWITCHES.
9 OMS 429 INPUT CAN BE EITHER LOW SPEED OR HIGH SPEED. A GROUND ON THE OMS STRAPPING PIN WILL INDICATE HIGH SPEED. NO GROUND
STRAP IS NECESSARY FOR LOW SPEED INPUT.
FDR FAULT DISCRETE OUTPUT IS NOT REQUIRED ON INSTALLATIONS WITH A CCU, BUT MAY BE USED/DESIRED
10 TO SIGNIFY A FAULT TO ANOTHER INDICATOR OR A/C SYSTEM. WHEN A FDR FAULT IS NOT DETECTED, A
GROUND IS PRESENT ON PIN 3. WHEN A FDR FAULT IS DETECTED, THERE IS NO GROUND ON PIN 3, I.E. OPEN.
USED TO REPORT STATUS BACK TO OMS AIRCRAFT SYSTEM IF INTERFACED. THERE ARE TWO OUTPUTS, ONE
11 A429 HIGH SPEED AND ONE A429 LOW SPEED. USE THE APPLICABLE PORT OUTPUT FOR THE REQUIRED SPEED.
FDR EVENT OUT DISCRETE PROVIDES A GROUND WHEN THE FDR EVENT BUTTON IS ACTIVE/PRESSED.IT IS OPEN
12 AT ALL OTHER TIMES.
FDR SCN 2001.0.1 AND LATER. FDR MAINTENANCE DISCRETE IS ACTIVE (GROUND) WHEN THERE IS A FAULT DETECTED INTERNAL
TO THE FDR. EXTERNAL FAULTS THAT WOULD CAUSE THE FDR FAULT DISCRETE TO BE ACTIVE WILL NOT CAUSE THE FDR
13 MAINTENANCE DISCRETE TO BE ACTIVE.
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F. Single FDR to a SSDTU
SSDTU
(P/N 1408-0X-X)
P1
A EIA-485 SIDE A
CVFDR B EIA-485 SIDE B

FDR
P1 L CHASSIS GROUND
20
+ 64 1 C +
ETHERNET ETHERNET
TX RX CH1
- 53 D -
2
+ 65 F +
ETHERNET ETHERNET
RX 3 TX CH1
- 60 G -
E SHIELD
ETHERNET SHIELD
20 P DC RETURN
28 VDC M 28 VDC IN
AIRCRAFT BUS 1
1 2 P2
11 +
ETHERNET
RX CH2
P2 4 -
1 2
51 + 18 +
ETHERNET ETHERNET
RX CH6 TX CH2
55 - 10 -
50 19 SHIELD
+
ETHERNET
TX CH6 1 +
54 - ETHERNET
RX CH3
6 -
44 SHIELD
40 + 2 +
ETHERNET ETHERNET
RX CH7 TX CH3
41 - 7 -
47 13 SHIELD
+
ETHERNET
TX CH7 16 +
48 - ETHERNET
RX CH4
15 -
42 SHIELD
36 + 9 +
ETHERNET ETHERNET
RX CH8 TX CH4
28 - 8 -
35 23 SHIELD
+
ETHERNET
TX CH8 38 +
27 - ETHERNET
RX CH5
46 -
29 SHIELD
31 +
ETHERNET
TX CH5
39 -
30 SHIELD
NOTES:
FDR INSTALLATIONS MAY BE INTERFACED TO A SSDTU FOR DATA DOWNLOADING TO A USB MEMORY STICK THAT IS INSERTED INTO THE SSDTU.
1 USE EITHER ETHERNET CABLE THERMAX/CDT 956-426.
2 THE EXPOSED UNSHIELDED ETHERNET WIRE BETWEEN THE SHIELD AND THE CIRCULAR CONNECTOR SHOULD BE
LESS THAN 0.5 INCHES LONG.
CHOOSE AN AVAILABLE ETHERNET PORT ON THE SSDTU FOR FDR INTERFACE. CHECK FOR OTHER UASC EQUIPMENT
3 INTERFACED TO THE SSDTU TO AVOID PORT CONFLICT.
CAUTION: IT IS THE INSTALLERS RESPONSIBILITY TO VERIFY PIN NUMBERS ON EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURED BY OTHER THAN
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G. Single FDR to a Portable SSDTU
SSDTU
(P/N 1408-0X-X)
P1
A EIA-485 SIDE A
CVFDR B EIA-485 SIDE B

FDR
P1 L CHASSIS GROUND
20
+ 64 1 C +
ETHERNET ETHERNET
TX RX CH1
- 53 D -
2
+ 65 F +
ETHERNET ETHERNET
RX 3 TX CH1
- 60 G -
E SHIELD
ETHERNET SHIELD
20 P DC RETURN
28 VDC M 28 VDC IN
AIRCRAFT BUS 1
1 2 P2
11 +
ETHERNET
RX CH2
P2 4 -
1 2
51 + 18 +
ETHERNET ETHERNET
RX CH6 TX CH2
55 - 10 -
50 19 SHIELD
+
ETHERNET
TX CH6 1 +
54 - ETHERNET
RX CH3
6 -
44 SHIELD
40 + 2 +
ETHERNET ETHERNET
RX CH7 TX CH3
41 - 7 -
47 13 SHIELD
+
ETHERNET
TX CH7 16 +
48 - ETHERNET
RX CH4
15 -
42 SHIELD
36 + 9 +
ETHERNET ETHERNET
RX CH8 TX CH4
28 - 8 -
35 23 SHIELD
+
ETHERNET
TX CH8 38 +
27 - ETHERNET
RX CH5
46 -
29 SHIELD
31 +
ETHERNET
TX CH5
39 -
30 SHIELD
NOTES:
FDR INSTALLATIONS MAY BE INTERFACED TO A SSDTU FOR DATA DOWNLOADING TO A USB MEMORY STICK THAT IS INSERTED INTO THE SSDTU.
1 USE EITHER ETHERNET CABLE THERMAX/CDT 956-426.
2 THE EXPOSED UNSHIELDED ETHERNET WIRE BETWEEN THE SHIELD AND THE CIRCULAR CONNECTOR SHOULD BE
LESS THAN 0.5 INCHES LONG.
CHOOSE AN AVAILABLE ETHERNET PORT ON THE SSDTU FOR FDR INTERFACE. CHECK FOR OTHER UASC EQUIPMENT
3 INTERFACED TO THE SSDTU TO AVOID PORT CONFLICT.
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9. Pin Out Charts
A. CVFDR – P1 (Main Connector)
CVFDR – PI (MAIN CONNECTOR)
Pin Function Pin Function
1 CVR FAULT OUT 34 EXTERNAL RIPS POWER IN
2 REMOTE CCU POWER OUT HOT 35 DATA LINK / OMS (429) - LS OUT LO
3 FDR FAULT OUT 36 TIA-485 HI
4 OMS IN (429) HI 37 N/C
5 UTC IN (429) LO 38 OMS A429 IN SPEED STRAP
6 UTC IN (429) HI 39 RECORD ENABLE A
7 N/C 40 REMOTE CCU POWER OUT GND
8 POWER IN 115 VAC HOT 41 PA/3RD CREW AUDIO IN HI
9 28 VDC POWER IN HOT 42 PA/3RD CREW AUDIO IN LO
10 DATA LINK IN (429) HI 43 N/C
11 OMS IN (429) LO 44 DATA LINK / OMS (429) - HS OUT LO
12 DATA LINK VALID IN 45 TIA-485 LO
13 N/C 46 RECORDER IDENT PIN PROGRAM
14 AREA MIC AUDIO IN HI 47 ON GROUND INTERLOCK IN
15 AREA MIC AUDIO IN LO 48 DATA LINK A429 IN SPEED STRAP
16 CHASSIS GND 49 AUDIO MONITOR OUT LO
17 AIRCRAFT DC GROUND 50 AUDIO MONITOR OUT HI
18 DATA LINK IN (429) LO 51 DATA LINK / OMS (429) - LS OUT HI
19 N/C 52 N/C
20 FDR INHIBIT IN 53 ETHERNET C (Tx-)
21 RIPS FAULT IN 54 UTC A429 IN SPEED STRAP
22 N/C 55 FDR DATA OUT HI
23 CO-PILOT AUDIO IN LO 56 ROTOR SPEED IN LO
24 CO-PILOT AUDIO IN HI 57 ROTOR SPEED IN HI
25 28 VDC POWER IN HOT 2 58 DATA LINK / OMS (429) - HS OUT HI
26 N/C 59 N/C
27 RECORD ENABLE B 60 ETHERNET A (Rx-)
28 FDR MAINTENANCE OUT 61 FDR DATA IN LO
29 ETHERNET SHIELD GND 62 FDR DATA OUT LO
30 STOP CVR RECORDING IN 63 AC POWER RETURN
31 N/C 64 ETHERNET D (Tx+)
32 PILOT AUDIO IN HI 65 ETHERNET B (Rx+)
33 PILOT AUDIO IN LO 66 FDR DATA IN HI
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B. CVFDR – P2 (Ethernet Connector)
CVFDR – P2 (ETHERNET CONNECTOR
Pin Function
6 ETHERNET A (Rx-)
3 ETHERNET B (Rx+)
2 ETHERNET C (Tx-)
1 ETHERNET D (Tx+)
C. Cockpit Control Unit, Slimline P/N 164X-1X0-0X

COCKPIT CONTROL UNIT P/N 164X-1X0-0X
PIN FUNCTION PIN FUNCTION
1 ERASE IN 23 ATTENUATION COMMON
2 AREA MIC 2 SHIELD GROUND 24 6 DB ATTEN
3 AREA MIC 1 BIAS 25 12 DB ATTEN
4 AREA MIC 1 INPUT/SIGNAL 26 24 DB ATTENUATION (NOTE)
5 CVR PASS OUT 27 CVFDR1 MON IN LO
6 CVR FAIL OUT 28 CVFDR1 MON IN HI
7 FDR PASS OUT 29 CVFDR2 AREA MIC OUT LO
8 FDR FAIL OUT 30 CVFDR2 AREA MIC OUT HI
9 CVFDR1 AREA MIC OUT LO 31 FDR EVENT OUT
10 CVFDR1 AREA MIC OUT HI 32 POWER GROUND
11 CVFDR1 CP TIA-485 HI 33 DIM BUS 28V IN
12 CVFDR1 CP TIA-485 LO 34 EVENT IN
13 CVFDR2 MON IN LO 35 DIM BUS COMMON
14 CVFDR2 MON IN HI 36 DIM BUS 5V IN
15 CVFDR2 CP TIA-485 LO 37 TEST IN
16 CHASSIS GROUND 38 CVFDR2 PRESENT
17 POWER GROUND 39 CVFDR2 PRESENT GND
18 CVFDR1 CCU HOT 40 NC
20 AREA MIC 2 BIAS 42 NC
21 AREA MIC 2 INPUT/SIGNAL 43 NC
22 AREA MIC 1 SHIELD GROUND 44 CVFDR2 CP TIA-485 HI
NOTE: ONLY AVAILABLE WITH CCU MOD 2.
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D. Remote Cockpit Control Unit, Slimline P/N 1642-1X0-0X
COCKPIT CONTROL UNIT P/N 1642-1X0-0X
4 AREA MIC 1 INPUT/SIGNAL 26 24 DB ATTENUATION (NOTE)
5 CVR PASS OUT 27 CVFDR1 MON IN LO
6 CVR FAIL OUT 28 CVFDR1 MON IN HI
7 FDR PASS OUT 29 CVFDR2 AREA MIC OUT LO
8 FDR FAIL OUT 30 CVFDR2 AREA MIC OUT HI
11 CVFDR1 CP TIA-485 HI 33 DIM BUS 28V IN
14 CVFDR2 MON IN HI 36 DIM BUS 5V IN
NOTE: ONLY AVAILABLE WITH CCU MOD 2.
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E. Airline Style CCU, P/N 1640-320-05
COCKPIT CONTROL UNIT P/N 1640-320-05
4 AREA MIC 1 INPUT/SIGNAL 26 24 DB ATTEN
5 N/C 27 CVFDR1 MON IN LO
6 N/C 28 CVFDR1 MON IN HI
7 N/C 29 CVFDR2 AREA MIC OUT LO
8 N/C 30 CVFDR2 AREA MIC OUT HI
11 CVFDR1 CP TIA-485 HI 33 N/C
14 CVFDR2 MON IN HI 36 DIM BUS 5VDC IN
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F. SSDTU Rear Connector
SSDTU REAR CONNECTORS PINOUT
J1-A TIA/EIA-485 SIDE A J2-21 NO CONNECTION
J1-B TIA/EIA-485 SIDE B J2-22 NO CONNECTION
J1-C ETHERNET 10/100BASET RX +, CH 1 J2-23 ETHERNET SHIELD CH 4
J1-D ETHERNET 10/100BASET RX –, CH 1 J2-24 NO CONNECTION
J1-E ETHERNET SHIELD CHANNEL 1 J2-25 NO CONNECTION
J1-F ETHERNET 10/100BASET TX +, CH1 J2-26 NO CONNECTION
J1-G ETHERNET 10/100BASET TX –, CH 1 J2-27 ETHERNET 10/100BASET TX –, CH 8
J1-H OPEN/GROUND (PROVISIONAL) J2-28 ETHERNET 10/100BASET RX –, CH 8
J1-J OPEN/GROUND (PROVISIONAL) J2-29 ETHERNET SHIELD CHANNEL 8
J1-K OPEN/GROUND(PROVISIONAL) J2-30 ETHERNET SHIELD CHANNEL 5
J1-L CHASSIS GROUND J2-31 ETHERNET 10/100BASET TX +, CH 5
J1-M SSDTU POWER J2-32 NO CONNECTION
J1-N TIA/EIA-232 RECEIVE J2-33 NO CONNECTION
J1-P SSDTU GROUND J2-34 NO CONNECTION
J1-R TIA/EIA-232 TRANSMIT J2-35 ETHERNET 10/100BASET TX +, CH 8
J2-1 ETHERNET 10/100BASET RX +, CH 3 J2-36 ETHERNET 10/100BASET RX +, CH 8
J2-2 ETHERNET 10/100BASET TX +, CH 3 J2-37 NO CONNECTION
J2-3 OPEN/GROUND (PROVISIONAL) J2-38 ETHERNET 10/100BASET RX +, CH 5
J2-4 ETHERNET 10/100BASET RX –, CH 2 J2-39 ETHERNET 10/100BASET TX –, CH 5
J2-5 NO CONNECTION J2-40 ETHERNET 10/100BASET RX +, CH 7
J2-6 ETHERNET 10/100BASET RX – , CH 3 J2-41 ETHERNET 10/100BASET RX –, CH 7
J2-7 ETHERNET 10/100BASET TX –, CH 3 J2-42 ETHERNET SHIELD CH 7
J2-8 ETHERNET 10/100BASET TX –, CH 4 J2-43 NO CONNECTION
J2-9 ETHERNET 10/100BASET TX +, CH 4 J2-44 ETHERNET SHIELD CH 6
J2-10 ETHERNET 10/100BASET TX –, CH 2 J2-45 NO CONNECTION
J2-11 ETHERNET 10/100BASET RX +, CH 2 J2-46 ETHERNET 10/100BASET RX –, CH 5
J2-12 NO CONNECTION J2-47 ETHERNET 10/100BASET TX +, CH 7
J2-13 ETHERNET SHIELD CH 3 J2-48 ETHERNET 10/100BASET TX –, CH 7
J2-14 NO CONNECTION J2-49 NO CONNECTION
J2-15 ETHERNET 10/100BASET RX –, CH 4 J2-50 ETHERNET 10/100BASET TX +, CH 6
J2-16 ETHERNET 10/100BASET RX +, CH 4 J2-51 ETHERNET 10/100BASET RX +, CH 6
J2-17 NO CONNECTION J2-52 NO CONNECTION
J2-18 ETHERNET 10/100BASET TX +, CH 2 J2-53 NO CONNECTION
J2-19 ETHERNET SHIELD CH 2 J2-54 ETHERNET 10/100BASET TX –, CH 6
J2-20 NO CONNECTION J2-55 ETHERNET 10/100BASET RX –, CH 6
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10. CVFDR Inputs
A. Analog Inputs
(1) CVFDR Power/Ground
CVFDR POWER/GROUND
PIN INPUT SIGNAL
9 28VDC POWER 28 VDC
28 VDC (SECOND INPUT FOR
25 28VDC POWER (2)
ROTORCRAFT REQUIREMENTS)
8 115 VAC POWER 115 VAC
28 VDC FROM EXTERNAL RIPS
34 EXTERNAL RIPS POWER
POWER SUPPLY
17 DC POWER GROUND DC RETURN
63 AC POWER GROUND AC RETURN
16 CHASSIS GROUND CHASSIS GROUND
(2) Discrete Inputs
DISCRETE INPUTS
PIN INPUT SIGNAL
20 FDR INHIBIT GROUND/OPEN
30 STOP CVR RECORDING GROUND/OPEN
39 RECORD ENABLE A GROUND (NOTE)
27 RECORD ENABLE B GROUND (NOTE)
47 ERASE ENABLE/ON GROUND INTERLOCK GROUND/OPEN
12 DATA LINK VALID GROUND/OPEN
21 EXTERNAL RIPS FAULT GROUND/OPEN
46 RECORDER IDENT PIN GROUND/OPEN
38 OMS A429 SPEED STRAP GROUND/OPEN
48 DATA LINK A429 SPEED STRAP GROUND/OPEN
54 UTC A429 SPEED STRAP GROUND/OPEN
NOTE: Record Enable A and Record Enable B are jumpered together.
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(3) Audio Inputs
AUDIO INPUTS
PIN SIGNAL CHANNEL
32 AUDIO IN HI
PILOT
33 AUDIO IN LO
24 AUDIO IN HI
CO-PILOT
23 AUDIO IN LO
41 AUDIO IN HI
PA/3RD CREW
42 AUDIO IN LO
14 AUDIO IN HI
AREA MIC
15 AUDIO IN LO
B. Digital Inputs
There are three (3) ARINC 429 Receive ports in the CVFDR. Each of these ports is
dedicated to the information received. The ports can accept either low speed or high speed
ARINC 429 data. The strapping pin for the corresponding 429 input should be grounded if
high speed data is interfaced. If the data is 429 low speed, then no ground strapping is
necessary (ref wiring diagrams in this section). These ports are detailed in the table below.
DIGITAL INPUTS
RX
CVFDR PINS DESCRIPTION
PORT
6 (HI)
0 UTC INPUT
5 (LO)
4 (HI)
1 OMS INPUT
11 (LO)
10 (HI)
2 DATA LINK INPUT
18 (LO)
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(1) UTC – ARINC 429 Low/High Speed Labels
UTC – ARINC 429 LOW/HIGH SPEED LABELS
LABEL DESCRIPTION TRANSMISSION RATE
125 GMT (BCD) (NOTE) N/A
150 GMT (NOTE) N/A
NOTE: Label 150 will be used if available. If label 150 is not available, label
125 will be used.
(2) OMS – ARINC 429 Low/High Speed Labels
OMS – ARINC 429 LOW/HIGH SPEED LABEL
227 OMS COMMAND WORD N/A
(3) Data Link – ARINC 429 Low/High Speed Labels

DATA LINK – ARINC 429 LOW/HIGH SPEED LABELS
156 DATA LINK – WILLIAMSBURG VERSION 1 N/A
FOR CVR2
FOR CVR1
276 CMU STATUS DATA N/A
270 CMU STATUS WORD N/A
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11. CVFDR Outputs
A. Analog Outputs
(1) CCU/Remote CCU - Power/Ground
CCU/REMOTE CCU – POWER/GROUND

PIN OUTPUT SIGNAL
2 CCU/REMOTE CCU POWER 28 VDC
40 CCU/REMOTE CCU GROUND GROUND
DISCRETE OUTPUTS
PIN OUTPUT SIGNAL
1 CVR FAULT GROUND/OPEN
3 FDR FAULT GROUND/OPEN
28 FDR MAINTENANCE (SCN 2001.0.1 AND LATER) GROUND/OPEN
(3) Audio Output
AUDIO OUTPUT
PIN SIGNAL
50 AUDIO MONITOR OUT HI
49 AUDIO MONITOR OUT LO
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B. Digital Outputs
There are two (2) ARINC 429 Outputs in the CVFDR. Both of these ports are dedicated to
the information it will transmit. One port is designated as a low speed output port, and the
other port is designated as a high speed output port. Both of these ports transmit the same
data to the OMS and Data Link systems. If the OMS and Data Link systems on the aircraft
both need the same speed ARINC 429 data, it is permissible to use the single output split to
deliver data to both systems (ref wiring diagrams in this section). There are also two (2)
Ethernet outputs. One is the P2 connector. This is a standard RJ-45 jack. The other
Ethernet output is on the P1 connector and can be permanently wired in the aircraft for FDR
real-time monitoring and downloading.
DIGITAL OUTPUTS
PORT CVFDR PINS DESCRIPTION
51 (HI) DATA LINK / OMS LOW
0
35 (LO) SPEED
58 (HI) DATA LINK / OMS HIGH
1
44 (LO) SPEED
(1) Data Link / OMS – ARINC 429 Low Speed Labels

DATA LINK/OMS – ARINC 429 LOW SPEED LABEL
304 DATA LINK – WILLIAMSBURG VERSION 1 VARIABLE
HANDSHAKES
350 CVFDR STATUS WORD ONCE PER SECOND
(2) Data Link / OMS – ARINC 429 High Speed Labels

DATA LINK/OMS – ARINC 429 LOW/HIGH SPEEL LABELS
304 DATA LINK – WILLIAMSBURG VERSION 1 VARIABLE
HANDSHAKES
350 CVFDR STATUS WORD ONCE PER SECOND
(3) Ethernet (See Note)

ETHERNET
PIN SIGNAL
60 ETHERNET A (RX-)
65 ETHERNET B (RX+)
53 ETHERNET C (TX-)
64 ETHERNET D (TX+)
29 ETHERNET SHIELD
NOTE: CVR audio data CANNOT be downloaded with the CVR installed in
the aircraft.
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12. CCU/Remote CCU
A. Inputs
(1) Power/Ground
CCU POWER/GROUND
PIN INPUT SIGNAL
18 CVFDR 1 CCU 28 VDC FROM CVFDR 1
19 CVFDR 2 CCU 28 VDC FROM CVFDR 2
33 DIM BUS 28V IN 28 VDC
36 DIM BUS 5V IN 5 VAC, OR 5 VDC (WITH MOD 1)
16 CHASSIS GROUND CHASSIS GROUND
17 CVFDR 1 POWER GROUND DC GROUND
32 CVFDR 2 POWER GROUND DC GROUND
AC/DC GROUND PER POWER
35 DIM BUS COMMON
INPUT CHOSEN
(2) Discrete Inputs

DISCRETE INPUTS
PIN INPUT SIGNAL
1 ERASE IN OPEN/GROUND
34 EVENT IN OPEN/GROUND
37 TEST IN OPEN/GROUND
38 CVFDR 2 PRESENT STRAPPED TO PIN 39
39 CVFDR 2 PRESENT GROUND STRAPPED TO PIN 38
(3) Audio Inputs

AUDIO INPUTS
PIN SIGNAL CHANNEL
3 BIAS
4 INPUT AREA MIC 1
22 SHIELD
20 BIAS
21 INPUT AREA MIC 2
2 SHIELD
28 CVFDR 1 MON HI
CVR 1
27 CVFDR 1 MON LO
14 CVFDR 2 MON HI
CVR 2
13 CVFDR 2 MON LO
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B. Outputs
DISCRETE OUTPUTS
PIN OUTPUT SIGNAL
5 CVR PASS OPEN/GROUND
6 CVR FAIL OPEN/GROUND
7 FDR PASS OPEN/GROUND
8 FDR FAIL OPEN/GROUND
31 FDR EVENT OPEN/GROUND
(2) Audio Outputs
AUDIO OUTPUTS
PIN SIGNAL CHANNEL
10 CVFDR 1 AREA MIC OUT HI
CVFDR 1
9 CVFDR 1 AREA MIC OUT LO
30 CVFDR 2 AREA MIC OUT HI
CVFDR 2
29 CVFDR 2 AREA MIC OUT LO
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System Data Installation

Refer to the Installation and Wiring section for information regarding configuration of the CVFDR.
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discard Temporary Change 4 and 5. Insert this Temporary Change adjacent Page 501 in the
Maintenance, Checkout and Troubleshooting section.
Purpose
This Temporary Change updates the Underwater Locator Beacon (ULB) information.
Instructions
Replace NOTE under Step 1.A.(2) and replace Paragraph 1.B on Page 501 with the following:
NOTE: The following inspections are dictated by the applicable Dukane
technical manuals for the DK120 and DK120/90 ULB models. The
Dukane technical manuals take precedence over any differences listed
in the Inspection Intervals listed below.
B. Underwater Locator Beacon Servicing / Maintenance

The CVR/FDR/CVFDR utilizes the Dukane DK120 or DK120/90 ULB models, which are
authorized by FAA TSO-C121, for model DK120, and by TSO-C121b, for model DK120/90.
CVR/FDR/CVFDR units that have the DK120/90 installed will be marked with Mod 4 on
the nameplate. The ULB is attached to the recorder environmental shell for easy removal and
for easy viewing of the battery expiration date.
The ULBs are user replaceable; refer to the Removal of Underwater Locator Beacon and the
Installation of Underwater Locator Beacon paragraphs of this section for beacon removal and
replacement.
The battery in ULB models, DK120 and DK120/90, has a life of six years. Refer to technical
manual 03-TM-0037 for model DK 120 and 03-TM-0063 for model DK120/90 for
maintenance.
Contact Radiant Power Corp. for details at:
Radiant Power Corp.
7135 16th Street East, Suite 101
Sarasota, FL 34243
Ph: (941) 739-3200
Fax: (941) 739-3201
www.radiantpowercorp.com
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Maintenance, Checkout and Troubleshooting

1. Maintenance
CVR/FDR/CVFDR Maintenance includes Periodic Inspections of the CVR/FDR/CVFDR
and Underwater Locator Beacon (ULB) as well as Servicing/Maintenance of the ULB.
A. Periodic Inspections/Overhaul
CVR/FDR/CVFDR Periodic Inspection consists of the required preflight self test. Only if a
self test fails, is maintenance needed on the CVR/FDR/CVFDR.
(1) CVR Overhaul
NOTE: Because of the solid state technology used in the CVR/FDR/CVFDR,
there is no requirement for periodic overhaul of the
CVR/FDR/CVFDR.
(2) Underwater Locator Beacon Periodic Inspection
NOTE: The following inspections are dictated by the Dukane Technical
Manual.
INSPECTION TASK
INTERVAL
B. Underwater Locator Beacon Servicing / Maintenance
The CVR/FDR/CVFDR utilizes the Dukane Model DK120 underwater acoustic beacon
which is manufactured under a Parts Manufacturer Approval (PMA) and is authorized by
FAA TSO-C121. The beacon is attached to the recorder environmental shell for easy
removal and for easy viewing of the battery expiration date.
The battery is user replaceable; refer to the Removal of Underwater Locator Beacon and the
Installation of Underwater Locator Beacon paragraphs of this section for battery removal and
replacement.
The battery in the Model DK120 has a life of six years. Refer to Technical Manual,
Underwater Acoustic Beacon, Models DK100/DK120/DK130/DK140 for maintenance.
Contact Dukane for details at:
Dukane Corporation
Seacom Division
2900 Dukane Drive
ST. Charles, Illinois 6017
Ph: (630) 762-4050
Fax: (630) 762-4049
Email: seacom@dukcorp.com
www.dukcorp.com/seacom
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C. Removal of Underwater Locator Beacon
(1) Remove the Underwater Locator Beacon (ULB) as follows:
(a) Loosen the two socket bolts that secure the ULB to the left and right mounts.
(b) Slide the ULB from right to left and remove.
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NOTE: The following instructions are applicable for both, DK120 and DK120/90,
ULB models.
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Purpose
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Instructions
Add the following NOTE under paragraph D. on Page 503:
NOTE: The following instructions are applicable for both, DK120 and DK120/90,
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D. Installation of Underwater Locator Beacon
(1) Install the ULB as follows:
(a) Slide the ULB into the two ULB mounts with the white dome water switch
positioned within the left-hand side mount.
NOTE: Rotate underwater locator beacon (ULB) so that serial number,
expiration date, and code faces toward the front, and can be read
from left to right, as shown below.
(b) Make sure that the ULB is fully seated against the inner lip of the right-hand
mount.
(c) Secure the ULB within the two ULB Mounts by tightening the two socket
bolts to 90.0 +/-5 in. lbs.
NOTE: DO NOT apply Loctite to the ULB Mounts socket bolts.
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2. CVFDR Ground Tool (Firefly) Version 2.0 PC Application
Installation
The Firefly ground tool (P/N A12039 or A12039-1) is a PC based ground tool that is used to
interrogate and download information from the CVFDR that can be used for status or assist
with troubleshooting. The Firefly program must be loaded into a PC with at least the
following minimum requirements:
• Windows XP with SP2 or later operating system
NOTE: Firefly Version 2.0 is not compatible with Windows Vista or Windows 7.
• At least 600 MB of free space to accommodate Firefly and possible .NET and
DirectX updates
• .NET 3.5 Framework or later (see below)
• Managed DirectX(TM) 9.0 or later (see below)
When beginning the installation of the Firefly program (see Installation of Firefly later in this
section), the program will check the PC for the necessary versions of .NET run-time and
DirectX (TM) application files.
If the .NET file is either missing or is an earlier version, the following message will appear:
If this message appears, click OK to install .NET 3.5 Framework and continue the
installation.
If the Managed DirectX(TM) 9.0 file is either missing or is an earlier version, the following
message will appear:
If this message appears, click OK to install DirectX(TM) 9.0 and continue the installation.
NOTE: To get the latest version(s) of these updates, the computer being used should be
connected to the Internet.
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A. Installation of Firefly
(1) Insert the CD or USB card containing the Firefly program into the applicable drive.
(2) Double click the Setup.exe file to launch the Welcome screen and start the Firefly
installation.
NOTE: If the folder for the CD or USB card does not automatically open,
locate the drive folder in your computer, find and double click the
Setup file.
(3) Click the Next button to continue

(4) The License Agreement appears. Read the License Agreement, select I agree to the
terms of this license agreement and click Next to continue with the installation.
NOTE: The Cancel button may be used at any point in the installation to
cancel the Firefly installation. The Back button may be used to return
to any of the previous screens.
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(5) At the User Information screen, enter the Name and Company information as
applicable and click Next to continue.
(6) The Installation Folder screen appears, verify the installation information for the
Firefly program and click Next to continue.
NOTE: The default location for the Firefly program is C:\Program
Files\Firefly. Use the Change button to install Firefly in a location
other than the default location.
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(7) At the Shortcut Folder screen, choose to make the Firefly shortcut folder available to
the current user only or to all users.
(8) Click Next to continue to the Ready to Install screen.

(9) At the Ready to Install screen, verify the settings that will be used.
NOTE: If changes need to be made to any of the displayed settings, use the
Back button to go to any of the previous screens and make the
required changes. Click Next to install the Firefly program.
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(10) At the completion of the installation, the Installation Successful screen will appear.
Click Finish to complete the Firefly installation process.
(11) At the end of the Firefly Installation, the IP Address for the Ethernet port that will
communicate with the CVFDR must be configured as follows:
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3. CVR Post Installation Ground Checkout
A. CVR Ground Testing Setup - Installed in the Aircraft
(1) Gain access to the CVR.
(2) Connect a laptop computer (with the CVR ground tool Firefly program installed) to
the CVR Ethernet hook up.
NOTE: The laptop computer can be connected to either P2 on the front of the
CVR or the aircraft Ethernet wiring to the CVR main connector P1.
(3) Apply power to CVR
(4) Open the CVR ground tool program (Firefly)
Firefly Open
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(5) Select the CVR tab in Firefly
(6) Choose CVR #1 or CVR #2 (as applicable) in the CVR IP Addresses area
(7) Select the CVR Tests button and the CVR Tests window will appear.
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B. CVR Information Test
(1) Choose the CVR Information option from the Download choices
(2) Make sure CVR #1 (or CVR #2) is selected as applicable.
(3) Choose Save to File in the CVR Options choices
(4) Select the Run Test button.

(5) Name the file and choose the save location (if other than the default location) when
the Save CVR information window appears.
NOTE: The default location for all of the Firefly test files is: C:\Program
Files\Firefly\TST. The file may be saved in another location if needed.
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(6) Select SAVE.
(7) The CVR Information Maintenance Report is displayed and the file is saved in the
location chosen.
(8) Verify that all of the displayed parameters are correct and match the data label on the
units.
NOTE: The current data and time displayed is retrieved from the computer
being used, not the CVFDR.
(a) Current date and time
(b) CVR software control number (SCN)
(c) RIPS SCN (if applicable)
(d) CCU SCN
(e) FMP SCN
(9) Select the Return button to close the Maintenance Report window.
NOTE: If this file needs to be viewed at a later time/date, this file is saved as a
.csv file and can be opened with Microsoft Excel.
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C. CVR Diagnostics Test
(1) At the CVR Tests window, choose the CVR Diagnostics option from the Download
Choices.
(2) Choose Save to File and Continuous Update in the CVR Options.

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(5) The CVR Diagnostics Maintenance Report is displayed and the file is saved to the
chosen location.
NOTE: Continuous Update tests and adds updated information to the file
every second. To view all of the tested parameters, use the horizontal
and vertical slidebars at the bottom and right of the window to move
between all of the rows and columns of the spreadsheet.
(6) Verify that all of the parameters applicable to the installation pass or are valid (refer
to the list of parameters for the CVR Diagnostic Test on the next page).
(7) Verify that all of the discrete inputs (as applicable to the installation) to the CVR
cycle between active and inactive.
NOTE: The Record Enable discrete is only checked at initial power up of the
CVR. Removing or breaking this strap after power is applied to the
CVR will have no effect on the status of the strap. To check this
discrete (if desired/necessary), the record enable strap must be
removed/broken with the CVR not powered and then power must be
re-applied to the CVR.
NOTE: To stop updating the information in the CVR Diagnostic Maintenance
Report and keep the window open, press the Stop Updating button.
(8) Press the Return button to close the CVR Diagnostics Maintenance Report window.
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The following parameters are tested during the CVR diagnostics Test:
Current Date & Time FDR Present Discrete
CVR Internal State Internal RIPS Discrete
CVR Signal Strength (0-7) RIPS Fault Discrete
CVR CRC 200ms Holdup Discrete
CVR Audio FPGA Init Done Discrete
CVR Datalink FPGA CRC Fail Discrete
CVR Selftest FMP Checksum Fail
FDR Status FMP Comm Fail
FDR Background Test Recording Media Fail
FDR Manual Test System RAM Fail
RIPS Status Flash R/W Fail Audio Only
RIPS CRC Flash R/W Fail Audio/Datalink
RIPS Storage Flash Timeout Audio Only
RIPS High Temp Flash Timeout Audio/Datalink
RIPS Low Temp +5V PS Fail
RIPS Holdup Time -5V PS Fail
CCU Status +1.5 PS Fail
CCU CRC ARINC TX0 Fail
CCU Event Marker ARINC TX1 Fail
CCU Bulk Erase ARINC RX0 Fail
CCU Push-To-Talk ARINC RX1 Fail
OMS Status ARINC RX2 Fail
OMS Parity ARINC RX3 Fail
Rotor Revs p/s ARINC RX4 Fail
UTC Pilot Audio Ch Fail
UTC Valid Copilot Audio Ch Fail
Datalink Discrete PA Audio Ch Fail
Stop Recording Discrete Area Audio Ch Fail
Record Enable Discrete Rotor Speed Fail
On Ground Discrete RIPS Capacitor Life
CVR Present Discrete RIPS Charge Remaining
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D. Advanced Tests
The CVR Advanced Tests section is a password protected area and is intended for use by
UASC personnel only.
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E. Audio Testing
(1) Apply power to the CVR.
(2) Verify the Pass/Fail LED on the CCU is extinguished.
NOTE: An amber LED indicates a fault was detected during the automated
boot up self test sequence.
SELF TEST
(1) Perform the Self Test.
(a) Reference Preflight Self Test instructions in this section.
(2) Initiate a bulk erase (if applicable)
(a) Reference the Erase instructions in this section.
AUDIO TEST
NOTE: When performing the audio tests, announcements should be made that
identify the audio being tested. For example: “This is an audio test from the
pilot’s microphone/headset.” This ground testing is used to verify
intelligibility and that the correct audio channel has been interfaced to the
correct CVR audio input.
(1) Perform an audio test from the pilot’s microphone and/or headset.
(2) Perform an audio test from the co-pilot’s microphone and/or headset.
(3) Perform an audio test from the 3rd crewmember’s microphone and/or headset (if
applicable).
(4) Perform a PA announcement (if applicable).
(5) Perform an area microphone audio test.
NOTE: When performing the area microphone audio test, use a normal
speaking voice while sitting in the cockpit without a headset.
NOTE: Perform the RIPS function test (if applicable) during the testing of the
area microphone. See RIPS Testing in this section.
(6) Remove power from the CVR.
NOTE: This step may have already been done if RIPS testing was performed
during the area microphone audio test.
(7) Remove the CVR from the aircraft.
(8) Install the CVR on a test bench with the applicable test harness attached.
(9) Do a CVR audio download
NOTE: Reference the Area Voice Recording and the Crew Voice
Recording(s) instructions under the CVR Data and Audio Download
header in this section.
(10) Verify that the audio downloaded is intelligible and has been downloaded in the
correct file.
NOTE: Audio is named Pilot.wav, Copilot.wav, Area.wav, and PA.wav by the
Firefly program. The 3rd Crew member/PA audio input is named
PA.wav regardless of the type of audio being recorded.
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F. RIPS Testing
RIPS supplies power to the CVR upon the loss of regular aircraft input power. There is no
way to test the RIPS via visual indication. The CVR Diagnostics test cannot be used either
due to the Ethernet communications being disabled when RIPS is supplying CVR and area
microphone power. The best way to verify RIPS is functional is to pull the CVR CB while
performing the area microphone audio test during the Audio Testing ground testing
procedure. To do this, follow the steps listed below:
NOTE: RIPS can supply power to the CVR and area microphone for as short as 9 minutes
or as long as 11 minutes per ED-112 specifications. When testing RIPS, it is
recommended to allow more than 11 minutes to pass before ending the test to
allow for the longest possible RIPS power supply to the unit.
(1) Announce the following: “this is a test of the area microphone and RIPS power. The
time is ____. I will now pull the CVR circuit breaker.
(2) Pull the CVR circuit breaker.
(3) Announce the following: “This is a test of the area microphone. The CVR circuit
breaker has been pulled and RIPS is supplying the only power to the CVR and area
microphone. The time is ______.”
(4) Wait an undesignated period of time not to exceed 9 minutes and announce the
following: “The CVR circuit breaker is still pulled and RIPS is still supplying the
only power to the CVR and area microphone. The time is now ______.”
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4. CVR Post Installation Preflight Checkout
NOTE: It will be helpful if the following checkout procedures are copied, filled out and
presented along with other supporting documents when applying for approval.
Permission is hereby granted to copy this portion of this manual.
The CVR Self Test gives an indication of the Pass or Fail condition.
During Self Test, the following occurs:
• Audio recording and rotor speed hardware function tests
• ARINC 429 transmitter and receiver function tests
After installation is accomplished and all wiring, power sources and audio interface is
verified, apply power to the system.
A. Power Up Test
When power is initially applied to the CVR-120A, CVR-120R, CVFDR-145, or CVFDR-
145R, the unit will automatically begin an internal test. Control Unit indications are:
(1) The PASS/FAIL LED on the Control Unit will remain off if no CVR fault is detected.
(2) A fault condition will illuminate the PASS/FAIL LED as yellow on the Control Unit.
yellow momentarily before the power up test completes. This indication
may be disregarded. An actual FAIL condition will cause the PASS/FAIL
LED to remain illuminated yellow until a self test is initiated.
NOTE: If the CVR input voltage ever drops below 18VDC and then rises above
18VDC at any time, the CVR will repeat the power up test.
NOTE: Regardless of the Control Unit indications, a pre flight self test is
necessary.
B. Preflight Self Test
(1) Don headphone and plug into the Control Unit.
(2) Press TEST button for at least two seconds and then release. The CVR self test is
initiated.
NOTE: During self test, no audio will be recorded.
NOTE: The self test will not initiate if ERASE is in progress. Similarly, if self test
is in progress, the ERASE feature will not initiate.
• During self test, the CVR Pass/Fail LED will flash green rapidly
• A tone will be heard during the first half of the self test. The tone will then be
replaced with mixed audio from all channels during the second half of the test.
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• While audio is heard through the headset and the audio levels are loud
enough, the AUDIO LED will illuminate green.
• At the completion of a successful self test, the Pass/Fail LED will illuminate a
steady green for ten (10) seconds and then extinguish.
• If a fault is detected during self test, the Pass/Fail LED will illuminate
according to the chart below:
CVR Condition CCU Pass/Fail LED
CVR Audio Channel Failure (at least

One Yellow Flash
one channel failed)
Test Failed or CVR Fault discrete is

Steady Yellow
(3) If a FAIL condition is indicated, wait three or four minutes and then press TEST
button on the Control Unit for at least two seconds to initiate a second self test.
(4) If the FAIL condition is still indicated after the second self test, contact an authorized
repair facility.
NOTE: Subsequent power cycles may indicate a PASS condition on the CVR
Control Unit indicating any FAULT may have disappeared. To verify this,
a subsequent SELF TEST should be run.
C. Erase (if applicable)
Initiate the ERASE function as follows:
(1) Press ERASE Button for at least two seconds and then release to initiate ERASE.
NOTE: The ERASE Button may be interlocked through a weight-on-wheels,
parking brake, or a combination of both or other circuits to prevent
inadvertent erasure of the recording unless the aircraft is on the ground
with the parking brake set.
NOTE: The erase process will take approximately four (4) seconds. During which
time the CVR Pass/Fail LED will slowly flash green.
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5. Flight Checkout Procedure
This procedure may be used as a guide to create aircraft specific flight checkout procedures.
The following items may or may not include all necessary checks to satisfy installation
requirements.
It is common practice for local certifying agencies to require a recorded record of the CVR
flight checkout procedure. The CVFDR Ground Tool (Firefly) P/N A12039 or A12039-1 can
download .wav files which can be burned to a CD with many CD burning applications.
NOTE: Flight time should be limited to less than 120 minutes. Any duration longer than
120 minutes will result in overwrite of the first part of the checkout.
Once the Ground Checkout Procedure is completed satisfactorily, the following Flight
Checkout Procedure is to be performed.
NOTE: In order to assure easy analysis of the recording it is important that adequate
commentary is provided during the flight, e.g., crew actions, speed, altitude and
equipment operation. Each test shall be clearly announced in a normal speaking
voice and the crew member identified. Cockpit speakers should be set to the
normal volume.
A. Prior To Engine Start
MECH INSP
(1) Engage cockpit voice recorder circuit breaker. _____ _____
(2) Don headsets and boom microphones. _____ _____
(3) Perform CVR self test. _____ _____
(4) Select boom microphone and interphone ON at all positions. _____ _____
(5) Announce aircraft type, registration, date, time and crew. _____ _____
B. Engine Start
MECH INSP
(1) On rotorcraft only, during rotor spin-up, announce RPM at
50%, 80% and 100%. _____ _____
(2) With interphone on, make an announcement from each
crew member position. _____ _____
(3) With interphone off, make an announcement from each
(4) Repeat steps (2) and (3) using the oxygen mask microphone. _____ _____
(5) Test stall warning stick shaker and announce (if applicable). _____ _____
(6) Cockpit windows closed (if applicable). _____ _____
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C. Take-Off
MECH INSP
(1) Turn interphone on. _____ _____
(2) Announce a normal take-off and initial climb. _____ _____
(3) Announce landing gear, flap and other selections. _____ _____
(4) With interphone off, activate and announce aural warnings. _____ _____
(5) Turn interphone back on. _____ _____
(6) Accelerate to normal cruise speed. _____ _____
(7) Announce from each crew station, name, altitude, and airspeed.
Announcements should be made looking left, forward and right. _____ _____
(8) Activate, and announce aural warnings. _____ _____
(9) Each crew member should verify selections of comms and
navaids on their respective audio control panel and perform
a communications check using comms, interphone and P/A. _____ _____
(10) Accelerate to maximum cruise speed. _____ _____
(11) Announce from each crew station, name, altitude and airspeed
Announcements should be made looking let, forward and right. _____ _____
(12) Activate and announce aural warnings. _____ _____
D. Landing
MECH INSP
(1) Announce landing events such as final approach,
ILS marker audio ID, landing gear selection, flap selection, etc. _____ _____
(2) At the end of taxi, announce the time. _____ _____
(3) Using the boom microphone with interphone on at all positions,
announce end of test. _____ _____
CAUTION: FAILURE TO PULL CVR CIRCUIT BREAKER COULD RESULT IN
A COMPLETE OVERWRITE OF THE FLIGHT TEST RECORDING
IF THE CVR IS STILL POWERED AND/OR RECORDING AFTER
LANDING.
(4) Pull CVR Circuit Breaker (Do not erase). _____ _____
(5) Dowload CVR, evaluate audio, make hard copies as required. _____ _____
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6. CVR Bench Harness
Recorded audio cannot be downloaded while the CVR is installed in the aircraft. A simple
test harness (shown below) will provide power and ground to the CVR. Connecting a
standard Ethernet cable between a computer (with the Firefly program installed) and the
Ethernet connector on the front of the CVR (P2) is the easiest way to accomplish audio
downloading.
CVFDR
28 VDC P1
POWER SUPPLY
+ 9 +28 VDC IN
- 17 DC PWR GND
PERSONAL
COMPUTER P2
1
3
2 2
NOTES:
1 USE A STANDRD ETHERNET CABLE.
2 RJ-45 ETHERNET PORT
3 IBM COMPATABLE COMPUTER
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7. CVR Data and Audio Download
The CVR Data Download allows the downloading of Area Data, Area Voice, Area Data &
Voice and Crew Voice Recording(s) from CVR#1 or CVR#2.
A. CVR Download Setup
the CVR Ethernet hook up. Refer to the CVR Bench Harness in this section for
interface.
CVR using a standard Ethernet harness or to the Ethernet wiring of the
CVR main connector P1.
(3) Apply power to the CVR
(4) Open the CVR ground tool program (Firefly)
Firefly Open
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(5) Select the CVR tab in Firefly
(6) Choose CVR #1 or CVR #2 (as applicable) in the CVR IP Addresses area
(7) In the Downloads box, select the data to download:

• Area Data (downloads applicable Datalink, UTC and rotor information)
• This data can be downloaded with the CVR still installed in the aircraft
ONLY IF the CVR is in the STOPPED (not recording) State. This can be
accomplished with the Stop CVR Record input discrete. If the CVR is
actively recording, a download cannot be done. See the description of the
“stopped” state and Stop CVR Record input discrete in the Description and
Operation section of this manual.
• Area Voice Recording (downloads area voice recordings from area microphone)
• The CVR MUST be removed from the aircraft to accomplish this
• Area Data & Voice (downloads Area Data and Area Voice Recordings)
• Crew Voice Recording(s) (downloads crew voice recordings from Pilot, Copilot and
3rd Crew Member/PA Channels)
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B. Area Data
(1) Choose Area Data from the Downloads choices.
(2) Choose the range of the data to download by moving the arrows to select data range
(in minutes) on the slidebar, oldest to newest where 120 is the oldest and 0 is the
newest.
(3) Select Get CVR Data button.

(4) The Save Flight Data as window opens.
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(5) Name the file and choose the save location (if other than the default location).
Files\Firefly\AVR. The file may be saved in another location if needed.
NOTE: It is suggested to name files as the type of download (i.e. area data vs. area
voice) when downloading area data and area voice individually, as both
the area data and area voice file downloads produce two of the same files:
a .raw file and an AreaHdr.csv file. To eliminate the need to name the files
differently, you may choose the area data & voice selection which
downloads both area data and voice at the same time.
(6) Select the Save button.
NOTE: A Downloading Progress indicator window appears and will close at the
end of the download. The download can be canceled at any time by
pressing the Cancel button on the indicator.
NOTE: The Area Data files saved are:

• .raw
• CVRAreaHdr.csv
• CVRData.csv
These files are located in the Firefly Test files default location or the location chosen
by the operator.
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C. Area Voice Recording
(1) Choose Area Voice Recording from the Downloads choices.
newest.
NOTE: Voice data downloads at approximately 1 minute of download time to

every 2 minutes of voice data (30 minutes of audio data can take
approximately 15 minutes to download).
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NOTE: It is suggested to name files as the type of download (i.e. area data vs. area
voice) when downloading area data and area voice individually, as both
the area data and area voice file downloads produce two of the same files:
a .raw file and an AreaHdr.csv file. To eliminate the need to name the files
differently, you may choose the area data & voice selection which
downloads both area data and voice at the same time.
NOTE: The Area Voice files saved are:

• .raw
• Area.wav
• CVRAreaHdr.csv
by the operator.
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D. Area Data & Voice
NOTE: If the Area Data and the Voice Data were previously downloaded individually,
proceed to the Crew Voice Recording(s) downloads.
(1) Choose Area Data & Voice from the Downloads choices.
newest.

every 2 minutes of voice data (30 minutes of audio data will take
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NOTE: The Area Data and Voice Recording(s) files saved are:
• .raw
• Area.wav
• CVRAreaHdr.csv
• CVRData.scv
by the operator.
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E. Crew Voice Recording(s)
(1) Choose Crew Voice Recording(s) from the Downloads choices.
newest.

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NOTE: The Pilot, Co-Pilot and PA .wav files are named accordingly during the
download. The PA/3rd Crew audio is downloaded and saved as PA.wav.
NOTE: The Crew Voice Recording(s) files saved are:

• .raw
• Copilot.wav
• CVRCrewHdr.csv
• PA.wav
• Pilot.wav
by the operator.
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F. Play Voice
NOTE: The Play Voice option opens a Wave player that can be used to playback the
CVR downloaded file(s). The downloaded CVR audio files may also be played
back using a number of audio players. Using the provided wave player in the
Firefly program is not required.
(1) Select the Play Voice button on the main CVR page to playback downloaded audio
files.
(2) The Wave Voice Player opens
(3) Select the Open File button. A new window opens.
(4) Use the Look in dropdown arrow to locate the downloaded .wav file.
(5) Highlight the file and select the Open button.
(6) Select the Play button on the Wave Voice Player.
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8. FDR Post Installation Ground Checkout
A. FDR Ground Testing Setup - Installed in the Aircraft
(1) Gain access to the FDR.
(2) Connect a laptop computer (with the FDR ground tool Firefly program installed) to
the FDR Ethernet hook up.
FDR or the aircraft Ethernet wiring to the FDR main connector P1.
(3) Apply power to FDR
(4) Open the FDR ground tool program (Firefly)
Firefly Open
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(5) Select the FDR tab in Firefly
(6) Choose FDR #1 or FDR #2 (as applicable) in the FDR IP Addresses area
(7) Select the FDR Tests button and the FDR Tests window will appear.
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B. FDR Information Test
(1) Choose the FDR Information option from the Download choices
(2) Make sure FDR #1 (or FDR #2) is selected as applicable.
(3) Choose Save to File in the FDR Options choices

the Save FDR information window appears.
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(6) Select SAVE.
(7) The FDR Information Maintenance Report is displayed and the file is saved in the
location chosen.
units.
NOTE: The current data and time displayed is retrieved from the computer being
used, not the CVFDR.
(b) FDR software control number (SCN)
(c) CCU SCN
(d) FMP SCN
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C. FDR Diagnostics Test
(1) At the FDR Tests window, choose the FDR Diagnostics option from the Download
Choices.
(2) Choose Save to File and Continuous Update in the FDR Options.

the Save FDR information window appears.
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(5) The FDR Diagnostics Maintenance Report is displayed and the file is saved to the
chosen location.
NOTE: Continuous Update tests and adds updated information to the file every
second. To view all of the tested parameters, use the horizontal and
vertical slidebars at the bottom and right of the window to move between
all of the rows and columns of the spreadsheet.
to the list of parameters for the FDR Diagnostic Test on the next page).
(7) Verify that all of the discrete inputs (as applicable to the installation) to the FDR
FDR. Removing or breaking this strap after power is applied to the FDR
will have no effect on the status of the strap. To check this discrete (if
desired/necessary), the record enable strap must be removed/broken with
the FDR not powered and then power must be re-applied to the FDR.
NOTE: To stop updating the information in the FDR Diagnostic Maintenance
(8) Press the Return button to close the FDR Diagnostics Maintenance Report window.
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The following parameters are tested during the FDR Diagnostics Test.:
Date & Time
FDR Internal State
FDR Background Test
FDR Manual Test
CVR Status
CCU Status
CCU CRC
CCU Event Marker
CCU Bulk Erase
CCU Push-To-Talk
Record Enable Discrete
FDR Inhibit
FDR Decoder Status
D. FDR Testing
(1) Apply power to the FDR.
(2) Verify the FDR Pass/Fail LED on the CCU is extinguished.
NOTE: An amber LED indicates a fault was detected during the automated boot
up self test sequence.
SELF TEST
E. Specific Parameter Recording Checkout
It is beyond the scope of this manual to list all possible parameters the FDR can record and
list them in a FDR parameter recording check out. It is the responsibility of the installation
facility to create a ground test procedure specific to the parameters recorded and airframe
installation.
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9. FDR Post Installation Preflight Checkout
The FDR Self Test gives an indication of the Pass or Fail condition.
During FDR Self Test, the ARINC 717 transmitter and receiver function tests occur
After installation is accomplished and all wiring, power sources are verified, apply power to
the system.
A. Power Up Test
When power is initially applied to the FDR-25, CVFDR-145, or CVFDR-145R, the unit will
automatically begin an internal test. Control Unit indications are:
(1) The FDR PASS/FAIL LED on the Control Unit will remain off if no FDR fault is
detected.
(2) A fault condition will illuminate the FDR PASS/FAIL LED as yellow on the Control
Unit.
LED to remain illuminated yellow until a self test is initiated.
NOTE: In some instances, when installing a new CVFDR/FDR unit, an FDR
FAIL indication may be presented upon the initial power up of the unit.
This is attributed to either no data being in the memory (new unit) or the
FDR detecting an input data rate change (unit being swapped from a
different aircraft). If this occurs, remove power from the CVFDR/FDR
and re-apply power to re-boot the system. This process should eliminate
the problem. If the FDR FAIL indication remains, contact Universal
Avionics Product Support for further assistance.
NOTE: If the FDR input voltage ever drops below 18VDC and then rises above
18VDC at any time, the FDR will repeat the power up test.
NOTE: Regardless of the Control Unit indications, a pre flight self test is
necessary.
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(1) Press TEST button for at least two seconds and then release. The FDR self test is
initiated.
NOTE: During self test, no data will be recorded.
• During self test, the FDR Pass/Fail LED will flash green rapidly
• At the completion of a successful self test, the Pass/Fail LED will
illuminate a steady green for ten (10) seconds and then extinguish.
• If a fault is detected during self test, the Pass/Fail LED will illuminate
FDR Condition CCU FDR Pass/Fail LED
Test Failed or FDR Fault discrete is

Steady Yellow
button on the Control Unit for at least two seconds to initiate a second self test.
(3) If the FAIL condition is still indicated after the second self test, contact an authorized
repair facility.
NOTE: Subsequent power cycles may indicate a PASS condition on the FDR
a subsequent SELF TEST should be run.
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It is common practice for local certifying agencies to require a recorded record of the FDR
download .bin files which can be burned to a CD with many CD burning applications.
It is beyond the scope of this manual to try to create flight test procedures for every possible
parameter recorded by the flight data recorder. It is the responsibility of the installation
facility to determine what parameters must be recorded on the particular airframe, create a
flight test procedure to test the recording of said parameters, and document it accordingly.
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11. FDR Data Download
The FDR Data Download allows the downloading of Flight Data Recording(s) from FDR#1
or FDR#2.
A. FDR Download Setup
FDR using a standard Ethernet harness or to the Ethernet wiring of the
FDR main connector P1.
Firefly Open
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B. FDR Data Downloading

NOTE: FDR Data downloaded is raw data. This data is not in a readable format.
However, this data can be uploaded into a 3rd Party FDR analysis tool in a
readable format.
(1) Press the Get Recording Rate to Download FDR Data button.
• This “calibrates” the scroll bar to reflect actual amount of data stored in the
FDR.
(in hours) on the slidebar, oldest to newest where the far left is the oldest and 0 is the
newest.
(3) Select Get FDR Data button.

(4) The Save Flight Data As window opens.
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Files\Firefly\FDR. The file may be saved in another location if needed.
NOTE: The approximate size of a complete FDR download is approximately 400
MB.
NOTE: The Flight Data files saved are:

• .raw
• FDRHdr.csv
• FDRData.bin
by the operator.
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C. FRED File Downloading
Firefly Open
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(5) Choose Download a FRED file from the FRED File area.
(6) Choose the copy number of the FRED File that you would like, either #1, #2, or #3
NOTE: The copies should all be identical, but in the event of a failure of one of
the memory chips you have the option of downloading one of the other
copies. The default is copy #1.
(7) Choose Trim FRED File to remove extraneous data from the end of the file when it
is downloaded.
NOTE: There is the very small possibility that trimming the FRED file will
remove useful data from files that do not use the FRED standard. Files
using the FRED standard will not have any problems.
(8) Select Download FRED file to the PC button.
(9) The Save FRED Data As window opens.
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Files\Firefly\FDR. The file may be saved in another location if needed.
NOTE: The FRED files are saved as .fdr files.

by the operator.
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D. FRED File Uploading
Firefly Open
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(5) Choose Upload a FRED file from the FRED File area.
(6) The Open FRED Data File window opens.
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(7) Find the file you wish to upload.
Files\Firefly\FDR. The file may be saved in another location.
NOTE: The default file extension the program looks for is .fdr. If the FRED file is
saved with another extension then changes the File of Type option at the
bottom of the window to All Files (*.*)
NOTE: The largest file able to be stored on the FDR is 2MB in size.
(8) Select the Open button.
NOTE: An Uploading Progress indicator window appears and will close at the end
of the download. The upload can be canceled at any time by pressing the
Cancel button on the indicator.
NOTE: A small file will upload quickly, however, the FDR itself will continue
processing the data for several seconds after the Uploading Progress
indicator window has disappeared. Attempting to perform any downloads
in this period will cause the FDR to become unresponsive and power must
be cycled in order to perform any further actions.
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12. CVFDR Ground Tool (Firefly) Version 3.0 PC Application
Installation
The Firefly ground tool (P/N A12039 or A12039-1) is a PC based ground tool that is used to
interrogate and download information from the CVFDR that can be used for status or assist
with troubleshooting. The Firefly program must be loaded into a PC with at least the
following minimum requirements:
• Compatible with Windows XP with SP2 or later operating system, Windows Vista, or
Windows 7
• At least 600 MB of free space to accommodate Firefly and possible .NET and
DirectX updates
• .NET 3.5 Framework or later (see below)
• Managed DirectX(TM) 9.0 or later (see below)
When beginning the installation of the Firefly program (see Installation of Firefly later in this
section), the program will check the PC for the necessary versions of .NET run-time and
DirectX (TM) application files.
If the .NET file is either missing or is an earlier version, the following message will appear:
If this message appears, click OK to install .NET 3.5 Framework and continue the
installation.
If the Managed DirectX(TM) 9.0 file is either missing or is an earlier version, the following
message will appear:
If this message appears, click OK to install DirectX(TM) 9.0 and continue the installation.
NOTE: To get the latest version(s) of these updates, the computer being used
should be connected to the Internet.
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A. Installation of Firefly
(1) Insert the CD or USB card containing the Firefly program into the applicable drive.
(2) Double click the Setup.exe file to launch the Welcome screen and start the Firefly
installation.
NOTE: If the folder for the CD or USB card does not automatically open, locate
the drive folder in your computer, find and double click the Setup file.
(3) Click the Next button to continue.
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(4) The License Agreement appears. Read the License Agreement, select I agree to the
terms of this license agreement and click Next to continue with the installation.
NOTE: The Cancel button may be used at any point in the installation to cancel
the Firefly installation. The Back button may be used to return to any of
the previous screens.
(5) At the User Information screen, enter the Name and Company information as
applicable and click Next to continue.
(6) The Installation Folder screen appears, verify the installation information for the
Firefly program and click Next to continue.
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NOTE: The default location for the Firefly program is C:\Program Files\Firefly.
Use the Change button to install Firefly in a location other than the default
location.
(7) At the Shortcut Folder screen, choose to make the Firefly shortcut folder available to
the current user only or to all users.
(8) Click Next to continue to the Ready to Install screen.
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(9) At the Ready to Install screen, verify the settings that will be used.
NOTE: If changes need to be made to any of the displayed settings, use the Back
button to go to any of the previous screens and make the required changes.
Click Next to install the Firefly program.
(10) At the completion of the installation, the Installation Successful screen will appear.
Click Finish to complete the Firefly installation process.
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(11) At the end of the Firefly Installation, the IP Address for the Ethernet port that will
communicate with the CVFDR must be configured as follows:
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13. CVR Post Installation Ground Checkout
A. End User License Agreement
An End User License Agreement will display when Firefly is opened for the first time after
installation. There are three options when the EULA is displayed. The user can choose to
Accept the EULA. This will acknowledge user acceptance of the EULA and the EULA
screen will not be shown again. The user can choose to Browse the Firefly program. During
the BROWSE, full functionality of Firefly is available. This can be done a maximum of 5
times before the program is locked out and the EULA must be accepted. The user can also
choose to EXIT the program.
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B. Default File Save Location
Firefly selects a default folder to save all downloaded information. The default location is
C:\Firefly. If a new default location is desired, this can be changed by performing the
following steps:
(1) Select the default save button at the bottom of the Firefly window.
(2) The Set Firefly Options window will appear.

(3) The current default file location is displayed in the Directories box.
(4) Choose the NEW FOLDER button in the upper left hand corner.
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(5) Choose the desired default location for downloaded Firefly files and press OK. Press
Cancel to cancel selecting a new default file location.
(6) The Browse window will close. The new default file location will be updated in the
Directories box in Set Firefly Options window.
(7) To restore the save file location to the original default location, click the Folder
Defaults button in the upper right hand corner of the window. The new default file
location will be updated in the Directories box in Set Firefly Options window.
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C. Connection Status
The user can check to verify that Firefly is correctly connected to the recorder and
communication is established.
(1) Click the Network Connection Status button at the bottom of the Firefly Window.
(2) An IP Connection Status Window will appear.

(3) If there is no connection, the window will display that along with some basic
troublshooting tips.
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(4) If a connection with the recorder has been established, XXXXXX will be displayed in
the window.
(5) Click the Home button to close the IP Connection Status window.
D. Info Button
The Info button will display information about the Firefly program (version information) and
also about the recorder interfaced, if interfaced.
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E. Autoconfigure
Firefly can detect the type of recorder interfaced.
(1) Click the Autoconfigure button in the Recorder window.
(2) If no recorder is detected, a window will pop up indicating that either the CVR is not
responding or that no recorder was found.
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(3) If a recorder was detected, the applicable selection (CVR 1 or CVR 2) will be
automatically chosen in the Recorder area. If two recorders are connected, CVR 1
will be selected.
F. Save Development Files

By checking this box, all development files will be saved along with the applicable
downloaded data. This is the .uad/uaa/uav/ucv file (.raw file in Firefly V 2.0). If this box is
not checked, the data is not stored and the file is empty, saving memory space. This data is
only useful to UASC in fault-finding or to an investigator and is not needed/used by the end
users during regular testing procedures.
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G. CVR Ground Testing Setup - Installed in the Aircraft
(1) Gain access to the CVR.
the CVR Ethernet hook up.
CVR or the aircraft Ethernet wiring to the CVR main connector P1.
(3) Apply power to CVR.
(4) Open the CVR ground tool program (Firefly).
Firefly Open
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(5) Select the CVR tab in Firefly.
(6) Choose CVR #1, CVR #2, or Autoconfigure (as applicable) in the Recorder area.
(7) Select the CVR Tests button and the CVR Tests window will appear.
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H. CVR Information Test
(1) Choose the CVR Information option from the Download choices.
(2) Make sure CVR #1 (or CVR #2) is selected as applicable.
(3) Choose Save to File in the CVR Options choices.

NOTE: The default location for all of the Firefly files is defaulted to C:\Firefly
but can be changed. The file may be saved in another location during this
process if needed.
(6) Select SAVE.
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(7) The CVR Information Maintenance Report is displayed and the file is saved in the
location chosen.
units.
NOTE: The current data and time displayed is retrieved from the computer being
used, not the CVFDR.
(b) CVR software control number (SCN)
(c) RIPS SCN (if applicable)
(d) CCU SCN
(e) FMP SCN
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I. CVR Diagnostics Test
(1) At the CVR Tests window, choose the CVR Diagnostics option from the Download
Choices.
(2) Choose Save to File and Continuous Update in the CVR Options.

NOTE: The default location for all of the Firefly files is defaulted to C:\Firefly but
can be changed. The file may be saved in another location during this
process if needed.
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(5) The CVR Diagnostics Maintenance Report is displayed and the file is saved to the
chosen location.
NOTE: Continuous Update tests and adds updated information to the file every
second. To view all of the tested parameters, use the horizontal and
vertical slidebars at the bottom and right of the window to move between
all of the rows and columns of the spreadsheet.
to the list of parameters for the CVR Diagnostic Test on the next page).
(7) Verify that all of the discrete inputs (as applicable to the installation) to the CVR
CVR. Removing or breaking this strap after power is applied to the CVR
will have no effect on the status of the strap. To check this discrete (if
desired/necessary), the record enable strap must be removed/broken with
the CVR not powered and then power must be re-applied to the CVR.
NOTE: To stop updating the information in the CVR Diagnostic Maintenance
(8) Press the Return button to close the CVR Diagnostics Maintenance Report window.
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The following parameters are tested during the CVR Diagnostics Test:
Current Date & Time FDR Present Discrete
Field Length Internal RIPS Discrete
CVR Internal State RIPS Fault Discrete
CVR Signal Strength (0-7) 200ms Holdup Discrete
MAIN CRC FPGA Init Done Discrete
CVR Audio FPGA CRC Fail Discrete
CVR Datalink FMP Checksum Fail
CVR Selftest FMP Comm Fail
FDR Status Recording Media Fail
FDR Background Test System RAM Fail
FDR Manual Test Flash R/W Fail Audio Only
RIPS Status Flash R/W Fail Audio/Dlink
RIPS CRC Flash Timeout Audio Only
RIPS Storage Flash Timeout Audio/Dlink
RIPS High Temp +5V PS Fail
RIPS Low Temp -5V PS Fail
RIPS Holdup Time +1.5 PS Fail
CCU Status ARINC TX0 Fail
Bad CCU CRC Detected ARINC TX1 Fail
CCU Event Mark ARINC RX0 Fail
CCU Bulk Erase ARINC RX1 Fail
CCU Push-To-Test ARINC RX2 Fail
OMS Status ARINC RX3 Fail
OMS Parity ARINC RX4 Fail
Rotor Revs p/s Pilot Audio Ch Fail
UTC Copilot Audio Ch Fail
UTC Valid PA Audio Ch Fail
Datalink Discrete Area Audio Ch Fail
Stop Recording Discrete Rotor Speed Fail
Record Enable Discrete RIPS Capacitor Life
On Ground Discrete RIPS Charge Remaining
CVR Present Discrete
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J. Advanced Tests
The CVR Advanced Tests section is a password protected area and is intended for use by
UASC personnel only.
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K. Audio Testing
(1) Apply power to the CVR.
(2) Verify the Pass/Fail LED on the CCU is extinguished.
up Self Test sequence.
SELF TEST
(2) Initiate a bulk erase (if applicable).
(a) Reference the Erase instructions in this section.
AUDIO TEST
NOTE: When performing the audio tests, announcements should be made that
identify the audio being tested. For example: “This is an audio test from
the pilot’s microphone/headset.” This ground testing is used to verify
intelligibility and that the correct audio channel has been interfaced to the
correct CVR audio input.
(1) Perform an audio test from the pilot’s microphone and/or headset.
(2) Perform an audio test from the co-pilot’s microphone and/or headset.
(3) Perform an audio test from the 3rd crewmember’s microphone and/or headset (if
applicable).
(4) Perform a PA announcement (if applicable).
(5) Perform an area microphone audio test.
NOTE: When performing the area microphone audio test, use a normal speaking
voice while sitting in the cockpit without a headset.
NOTE: Perform the RIPS function test (if applicable) during the testing of the area
microphone. See RIPS Testing in this section.
(6) Remove power from the CVR.
NOTE: This step may have already been done if RIPS testing was performed
during the area microphone audio test.
(8) Install the CVR on a test bench with the applicable test harness attached.
(9) Do a CVR audio download.
NOTE: Reference the Area Voice Recording and the Crew Voice
Recording(s) instructions under the CVR Data and Audio Download
header in this section.
(10) Verify that the audio downloaded is intelligible and has been downloaded in the
correct file.
NOTE: Audio is named Pilot.wav, Copilot.wav, Area.wav, and PA.wav by the
Firefly program. The 3rd Crew member/PA audio input is named PA.wav
regardless of the type of audio being recorded.
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L. RIPS Testing
RIPS supplies power to the CVR upon the loss of regular aircraft input power. There is no
way to test the RIPS via visual indication. The CVR Diagnostics test cannot be used either
due to the Ethernet communications being disabled when RIPS is supplying CVR and area
microphone power. However, RIPS status can be determined during normal CVR Diagnostic
Testing by checking status of the RIPS columns in the diagnostic spreadsheet (ref Diagnostic
Testing earlier in this section). The best way to verify RIPS is functional is to pull the CVR
CB while performing the area microphone audio test during the Audio Testing ground testing
procedure. To do this, follow the steps listed below:
NOTE: RIPS can supply power to the CVR and area microphone for as short as 9 minutes
or as long as 11 minutes per ED-112 specifications. When testing RIPS, it is
recommended to allow more than 11 minutes to pass before ending the test to
allow for the longest possible RIPS power supply to the unit.
(1) Announce the following: “this is a test of the area microphone and RIPS power. The
time is ____. I will now pull the CVR circuit breaker.
(2) Pull the CVR circuit breaker.
(3) Announce the following: “This is a test of the area microphone. The CVR circuit
breaker has been pulled and RIPS is supplying the only power to the CVR and area
microphone. The time is ______.”
(4) Wait an undesignated period of time not to exceed 9 minutes and announce the
following: “The CVR circuit breaker is still pulled and RIPS is still supplying the
only power to the CVR and area microphone. The time is now ______.”
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14. CVR Post Installation Preflight Checkout
The CVR Self Test gives an indication of the Pass or Fail condition.
During Self Test, the following occurs:
• Audio recording and rotor speed hardware function tests
• ARINC 429 transmitter and receiver function tests
After installation is accomplished and all wiring, power sources and audio interface is
verified, apply power to the system.
A. Power Up Test
When power is initially applied to the CVR-120A, CVR-120R, CVFDR-145, or CVFDR-
145R, the unit will automatically begin an internal test. Control Unit indications are:
(1) The PASS/FAIL LED on the Control Unit will remain off if no CVR fault is detected.
(2) A fault condition will illuminate the PASS/FAIL LED as yellow on the Control Unit.
LED to remain illuminated yellow until a Self Test is initiated.
NOTE: If the CVR input voltage ever drops below 18VDC and then rises above
18VDC at any time, the CVR will repeat the power up test.
NOTE: Regardless of the Control Unit indications, a Preflight Self Test is
necessary.
(1) Don headphone and plug into the Control Unit.
(2) Press TEST button for at least two seconds and then release. The CVR Self Test is
initiated.
NOTE: During Self Test, no audio will be recorded.
NOTE: The Self Test will not initiate if ERASE is in progress. Similarly, if Self
Test is in progress, the ERASE feature will not initiate.
• During Self Test, the CVR Pass/Fail LED will flash green rapidly.
• A tone will be heard during the first half of the Self Test. The tone will
then be replaced with mixed audio from all channels during the second
half of the test.
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• While audio is heard through the headset and the audio levels are loud enough,
the AUDIO LED will illuminate green.
• At the completion of a successful Self Test, the Pass/Fail LED will illuminate a
• If a fault is detected during Self Test, the Pass/Fail LED will illuminate
CVR Condition CCU Pass/Fail LED
CVR Audio Channel Failure (at least

One Yellow Flash
one channel failed)
Test Failed or CVR Fault discrete is

Steady Yellow
button on the Control Unit for at least two seconds to initiate a second Self Test.
(4) If the FAIL condition is still indicated after the second Self Test, contact an
authorized repair facility.
NOTE: Subsequent power cycles may indicate a PASS condition on the CVR
a subsequent Self Test should be run.
C. Erase (if applicable)
Initiate the ERASE function as follows:
(1) Press ERASE Button for at least two seconds and then release to initiate ERASE.
NOTE: The ERASE Button may be interlocked through a weight-on-wheels,
parking brake, or a combination of both or other circuits to prevent
inadvertent erasure of the recording unless the aircraft is on the ground
with the parking brake set.
NOTE: The erase process will take approximately four (4) seconds. During which
time the CVR Pass/Fail LED will slowly flash green.
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This procedure may be used as a guide to create aircraft specific flight checkout procedures.
The following items may or may not include all necessary checks to satisfy installation
requirements.
It is common practice for local certifying agencies to require a recorded record of the CVR
download .wav files which can be burned to a CD with many CD burning applications.
NOTE: Flight time should be limited to less than 120 minutes. Any duration longer than
120 minutes will result in overwrite of the first part of the checkout.
Once the Ground Checkout Procedure is completed satisfactorily, the following Flight
Checkout Procedure is to be performed.
NOTE: In order to assure easy analysis of the recording it is important that adequate
commentary is provided during the flight, e.g., crew actions, speed, altitude and
equipment operation. Each test shall be clearly announced in a normal speaking
voice and the crew member identified. Cockpit speakers should be set to the
normal volume.
A. Prior To Engine Start
MECH INSP
(1) Engage cockpit voice recorder circuit breaker. _____ _____
(2) Don headsets and boom microphones. _____ _____
(3) Perform CVR Self Test. _____ _____
(4) Select boom microphone and interphone ON at all positions. _____ _____
(5) Announce aircraft type, registration, date, time and crew. _____ _____
B. Engine Start
MECH INSP
(1) On rotorcraft only, during rotor spin-up, announce RPM at
50%, 80% and 100%. _____ _____
(2) With interphone on, make an announcement from each
(3) With interphone off, make an announcement from each
(4) Repeat steps (2) and (3) using the oxygen mask microphone. _____ _____
(5) Test stall warning stick shaker and announce (if applicable). _____ _____
(6) Cockpit windows closed (if applicable). _____ _____
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C. Take-Off
MECH INSP
(1) Turn interphone on. _____ _____
(2) Announce a normal take-off and initial climb. _____ _____
(3) Announce landing gear, flap and other selections. _____ _____
(4) With interphone off, activate and announce aural warnings. _____ _____
(5) Turn interphone back on. _____ _____
(6) Accelerate to normal cruise speed. _____ _____
(7) Announce from each crew station, name, altitude, and airspeed.
Announcements should be made looking left, forward and right. _____ _____
(8) Activate, and announce aural warnings. _____ _____
(9) Each crew member should verify selections of comms and
navaids on their respective audio control panel and perform
a communications check using comms, interphone and P/A. _____ _____
(10) Accelerate to maximum cruise speed. _____ _____
(11) Announce from each crew station, name, altitude and airspeed
Announcements should be made looking let, forward and right. _____ _____
(12) Activate and announce aural warnings. _____ _____
D. Landing
MECH INSP
(1) Announce landing events such as final approach,
ILS marker audio ID, landing gear selection, flap selection, etc. _____ _____
(2) At the end of taxi, announce the time. _____ _____
(3) Using the boom microphone with interphone on at all positions,
announce end of test. _____ _____
CAUTION: FAILURE TO PULL CVR CIRCUIT BREAKER COULD RESULT IN
A COMPLETE OVERWRITE OF THE FLIGHT TEST RECORDING
IF THE CVR IS STILL POWERED AND/OR RECORDING AFTER
LANDING.
(4) Pull CVR Circuit Breaker (Do not erase). _____ _____
(5) Dowload CVR, evaluate audio, make hard copies as required. _____ _____
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16. CVR Bench Harness
Recorded audio cannot be downloaded while the CVR is installed in the aircraft. A simple
test harness (shown below) will provide power and ground to the CVR. Connecting a
standard Ethernet cable between a computer (with the Firefly program installed) and the
Ethernet connector on the front of the CVR (P2) is the easiest way to accomplish audio
downloading.
CVFDR
28 VDC P1
POWER SUPPLY
+ 9 +28 VDC IN
- 17 DC PWR GND
PERSONAL
COMPUTER P2
1
3
2 2
NOTES:
1 USE A STANDRD ETHERNET CABLE.
2 RJ-45 ETHERNET PORT
3 IBM COMPATABLE COMPUTER
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17. CVR Data and Audio Download
The CVR Data Download allows the downloading of Area Data, Area Voice, Area Data &
Voice and Crew Voice Recording(s) from CVR#1 or CVR#2.
A. CVR Download Setup
the CVR Ethernet hook up. Refer to the CVR Bench Harness in this section for
interface.
CVR using a standard Ethernet harness or to the Ethernet wiring of the
CVR main connector P1.
(3) Apply power to CVR.
(4) Open the CVR ground tool program (Firefly).
Firefly Open
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(5) Select the CVR tab in Firefly.
(6) Choose CVR #1 or CVR #2 (as applicable) in the CVR IP Addresses area.
(7) In the Downloads box, select the data to download:

• CVR Non-Audio Data (downloads applicable Datalink, UTC and rotor
information)
• This data can be downloaded with the CVR still installed in the
aircraft ONLY IF the CVR is in the STOPPED (not recording) State.
This can be accomplished with the Stop CVR Record input discrete.
If the CVR is actively recording, a download cannot be done. See the
description of the “stopped” state and Stop CVR Record input discrete
in the Description and Operation section of this manual.
• Area Voice Recording (downloads area voice recordings from area
microphone)
• CVR Data & Area Voice (downloads CVR Non-audio Data and Area Voice
Recordings)
• Crew Voice Recording(s) (downloads crew voice recordings from Pilot,
Copilot and 3rd Crew Member/PA Channels)
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B. Area Data
(1) Choose CVR Non-Audio Data from the Downloads choices.
newest.

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NOTE: The default location for all of the Firefly files is defaulted to
C:\Firefly\Area Voice and Data but can be changed.
NOTE: The CVR Non-Audio Data files saved are:

• .uad
• AreaData.csv
• AreaDataHdr.csv
• AreaDatalink.txt
The .uad file will be empty unless the Save Development Files checkbox option is
selected.
by the operator.
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C. Area Voice Recording
(1) Choose Area Voice Recording from the Downloads choices.
newest.

every 2 minutes of voice data (30 minutes of audio data can take
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C:\Firefly\Area Voice and Data but can be changed. The file may be saved
in another location if needed.
NOTE: The Area Voice files saved are:

• .uav
• AreaVoice.wav
• AreaVoiceHdr.csv
The .uav file will be empty unless the Save Development Files checkbox option is
selected.
by the operator.
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D. Area Data & Voice
NOTE: If the Area Data and the Voice Data were previously downloaded individually,
proceed to the Crew Voice Recording(s) downloads.
(1) Choose CVR Data & Area Voice from the Downloads choices.
newest.

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C:\Firefly\Area Voice and Data but can be changed. The file may be saved
in another location if needed.
NOTE: The CVR Data and Area Voice Recording(s) files saved are:
• .uaa
• AreaAllData.csv
• AreaAllDatalink.txt
• AreaAllHdr.csv
• AreaAllVoice.wav
The .uaa file will be empty unless the Save Development Files checkbox option is
selected.
by the operator.
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E. Crew Voice Recording(s)
(1) Choose Crew Voice Recording(s) from the Downloads choices.
newest.

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C:\Firefly\Crew Voice but can be changed. The file may be saved in
another location if needed.
NOTE: The Pilot, Co-Pilot and PA .wav files are named accordingly during the
download. The PA/3rd Crew audio is downloaded and saved as PA.wav.
NOTE: The Crew Voice Recording(s) files saved are:

• .ucv
• CrewCopilotVoice.wav
• CrewHdr.csv
• CrewPAVoice.wav
• CrewPilotVoice.wav
The .ucv file will be empty unless the Save Development Files checkbox option is
selected.
by the operator.
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F. Play Voice
NOTE: The Play Voice option opens a Wave player that can be used to playback the
CVR downloaded file(s). The downloaded CVR audio files may also be
played back using a number of audio players. Using the provided wave player
in the Firefly program is not required.
(1) Select the Play Voice button on the main CVR page to playback downloaded audio
files.
(2) The Wave Voice Player opens.
(3) Select the Open File button. A new window opens.
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(4) Use the Look in dropdown arrow to locate the downloaded .wav file.
(5) Highlight the file and select the Open button. The audio graph will update with
information regarding the selected file.
(6) Select the Play button on the Wave Voice Player.
(7) New Features of the Wav Player in Firefly Version 3.0.

(a) Scroll bar – More user friendly audio playback
(b) Audio Graph – graphic display of audio playback; scrolls along as audio
plays. Displays instances of audio clipping
(c) Better control buttons – More user friendly audio playback
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18. FDR Post Installation Ground Checkout
A. FDR Ground Testing Setup - Installed in the Aircraft
(1) Gain access to the FDR.
FDR or the aircraft Ethernet wiring to the FDR main connector P1.
(3) Apply power to FDR.
(4) Open the FDR ground tool program (Firefly).
Firefly Open
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(5) Select the FDR tab in Firefly.
(6) Choose FDR #1, FDR #2, or Autoconfigure (as applicable) in the Recorder area.
(7) Select the FDR Tests button and the FDR Tests window will appear.
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B. FDR In
nformation Test
(1) Choose the FDR Inform
mation option from the Download cchoices.
(2) Make sure FDR
F #1 (or FDR #2) is selected as aapplicable.
(3) Choose Sav
ve to File in the FDR Op
ptions choicees.
(4) Select the Run

R Test bu
utton.
(5) Name the file
fi and choo
ose the save location
l (if oother than thhe default loccation) whenn
the Save FD
DR informattion window appears.
NOTE: The default location for all of the Fiirefly test filees is: C:\Fireefly\Tests. T
The
file may be saved in ano
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(6) Seleect SAVE.
(7) The FDR Inform mation Main
ntenance Repport is displaayed and the file is savedd in the
locaation chosen.
(8) Verify that all of

o the display
yed parameteers are correect and matchh the data laabel on the
unitts.
NOTE: The current data and time di splayed is reetrieved from
m the compuuter being
used
d, not the CV
VFDR.
(a) Current date and tim
me
(b) FDR sofftware contro
ol number (S
SCN)
(c) CCU SC
CN (if interfaaced)
(9) Seleect the Returrn button to close the M
Maintenance R
Report winddow.
NOTE: If thiis file needs to be viewe d at a later ttime/date, thiis file is saveed as a
.csv file and can be opened w with Microsooft Excel.
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C. FDR Diagnostics
D Test
(1) At the FDR
R Tests window, choose the
t FDR Di agnostics opption from thhe Downloaad
Choices.
(2) ve to File an
Choose Sav nd Continuo
ous Update iin the FDR O
Options.
(3) Select the Run

R Test bu
utton.
(4) Name the file
fi and choo
ose the save location
l (if oother than thhe default loccation) whenn
the Save FD
DR informattion window appears.
NOTE: The default location for all of the Fiirefly test filees is: C:\Fireefly\Tests. T
The
file may be saved in ano
other locationn if needed.
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(5) The FDR Diagn nostics Main

ntenance Repport is displaayed and the file is savedd to the
chossen location.
NOTE: Conttinuous Upd date tests andd adds updateed informatiion to the file every
secon nd. To view
w all of the teested parameeters, use thee horizontal aand
vertiical slidebarss at the bottoom and rightt of the winddow to movee between
all of the rows an nd columns of the spreaddsheet.
o the parameeters applicaable to the innstallation paass or are vaalid (refer
to th
he list of parrameters for the FDR Diaagnostic Tesst on the nexxt page).
o the discrette inputs (as applicable too the installaation) to the FDR
cyclle between active
a and inactive.
NOTE: The Record Enab ble discrete is only checcked at initiaal power up oof the
FDRR. Removing g or breakingg this strap affter power iss applied to tthe FDR
will have no effeect on the staatus of the sttrap. To checck this discrete (if
desirred/necessary), the recorrd enable straap must be rremoved/brooken with
the FDR
F not pow
wered and thhen power m must be re-appplied to the F FDR.
NOTE: To sttop updating
g the informaation in the F
FDR Diagnoostic Maintenance
Repoort and keep the windoww open, presss the Stop U
Updating buttton.
(8) Presss the Returrn button to close
c the FD
DR Diagnosttics Maintenaance Report window.
NOTE: If thiis file needs to be viewe d at a later ttime/date, thiis file is saveed as a
.csv file and can be opened w with Microsooft Excel.
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The following parameters are tested during the FDR Diagnostics Test.:
Current Date & Time
Field Length
FDR Internal State
FDR Background Test
FDR Manual Test
CVR Status
CCU Status
Bad CCU CRC Detected
CCU Event Marker
CCU Bulk Erase
CCU Push-To-Talk
Record Enable Discrete
FDR Inhibit
FDR Decoder Status
D. FDR Testing
(2) Verify the FDR Pass/Fail LED on the CCU is extinguished.
up Self Test sequence.
SELF TEST
E. Specific Parameter Recording Checkout
It is beyond the scope of this manual to list all possible parameters the FDR can record and
list them in a FDR parameter recording check out. It is the responsibility of the installation
facility to create a ground test procedure specific to the parameters recorded and airframe
installation.
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19. FDR Post Installation Preflight Checkout
NOTE: It will be helpful if the following checkout procedures are copied, filled out
and presented along with other supporting documents when applying for
approval. Permission is hereby granted to copy this portion of this manual.
The FDR Self Test gives an indication of the Pass or Fail condition.
During FDR Self Test, the ARINC 717 transmitter and receiver function tests occur.
After installation is accomplished and all wiring, power sources are verified, apply power to
the system.
A. Power Up Test
When power is initially applied to the FDR-25, CVFDR-145, or CVFDR-145R, the unit will
automatically begin an internal test. Control Unit indications are:
(1) The FDR PASS/FAIL LED on the Control Unit will remain off if no FDR fault is
detected.
(2) A fault condition will illuminate the FDR PASS/FAIL LED as yellow on the Control
Unit.
LED to remain illuminated yellow until a Self Test is initiated.
NOTE: If the FDR input voltage ever drops below 18VDC and then rises above
18VDC at any time, the FDR will repeat the power up test.
NOTE: Regardless of the Control Unit indications, a preflight Self Test is
necessary.
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(1) Press TEST button for at least two seconds and then release. The FDR Self Test is
initiated.
NOTE: During Self Test, no data will be recorded.
• During Self Test, the FDR Pass/Fail LED will flash green rapidly.
• At the completion of a successful Self Test, the Pass/Fail LED will illuminate a
• If a fault is detected during Self Test, the Pass/Fail LED will illuminate according
to the chart below:
FDR Condition CCU FDR Pass/Fail LED
Test Failed or FDR Fault discrete is

Steady Yellow
button on the Control Unit for at least two seconds to initiate a second Self Test.
(3) If the FAIL condition is still indicated after the second Self Test, contact an
authorized repair facility.
NOTE: Subsequent power cycles may indicate a PASS condition on the FDR
a subsequent Self Test should be run.
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It is common practice for local certifying agencies to require a recorded record of the FDR
download .bin files which can be burned to a CD with many CD burning applications.
It is beyond the scope of this manual to try to create flight test procedures for every possible
parameter recorded by the flight data recorder. It is the responsibility of the installation
facility to determine what parameters must be recorded on the particular airframe, create a
flight test procedure to test the recording of said parameters, and document it accordingly.
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21. FDR Data Download
The FDR Data Download allows the downloading of Flight Data Recording(s) from FDR#1
or FDR#2.
A. FDR Download Setup
Firefly Open
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(4) oose FDR #1
Cho 1, FDR #2, or
o Autoconffigure (as appplicable) inn the Recordeer area.
B. FDR Data Downloadiing

NOTE: FDR Data downloaded
d is
i raw data. This data iss not in a reaadable formaat.
However, th b uploaded into a 3rd Paarty FDR annalysis tool inn a
his data can be
readable
r forrmat.
(1) Presss the Get Reecording Rate to Downlooad FDR Daata button.
• This “caalibrates” thee scroll bar too reflect actuual amount oof data storeed in the
FDR.
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(2) Choose the range of thee data to dow
wnload by m
moving the arrrows to seleect data rangge
(in hours) on
o the slidebar, oldest to newest wheere the far lefft is the oldeest and 0 is thhe
newest.
(3) Select Get FDR Data button.

b
(4) The Save Flight
F Data As
A window opens.
o
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(5) Nam
me the file an
nd choose th
he save locattion (if otherr than the deffault location).
NOTE: The default locattion for all oof the Fireflyy test files is: C:\Firefly\F
Flight
Dataa. The file may be saved in another loocation if neeeded.
NOTE: The approximatee size of a coomplete FDR
R downloadd is approxim
mately 400
MB.
(6) Seleect the Save button.
NOTE: A Do ownloading Progress inddicator winddow appears and will cloose at the
end of
o the downlload. The doownload cann be canceledd at any timee by
presssing the Can
ncel button oon the indicaator.
NOTE: If thee user has seelected to doownload morre data than iis currently saved in
the FDR,
F a messsage will popp up detailinng this.
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NOTE: The Flightt Data files saved
s are:
• .ufr
• FDR RHdr.csv
• FDR RData.bin
The .ufr filee will be emp
pty unless th
he Save Devvelopment Fiiles checkboox option is
selected.
These files are located in
i the Firefly
y Test files ddefault locattion or the loocation choseen
by the operator.
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C. FRED File Downloading
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(4) Choose FDR #1, FDR #2, or Autoconfigure (as applicable) in the Recorder area.
(5) Choose Download a FRED file from the FRED File area.
(6) Choose the copy number of the FRED File that you would like, either #1, #2, or #3.
NOTE: The copies should all be identical, but in the event of a failure of one of
the memory chips you have the option of downloading one of the other
copies. The default is copy #1.
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(7) Chooose Trim FRED
F File to
o remove exttraneous datta from the eend of the fille when it
is do
ownloaded.
NOTE: Therre is the very
y small possiibility that trrimming the FRED file w
will
remoove useful daata from filees that do nott use the FR
RED standardd. Files
using
g the FRED standard wiill not have aany problem ms.
(8) Seleect Downloaad FRED filee to the PC bbutton.

(9) The Save FRED
D Data As wiindow openss.
(10) Nam
me the file an
nd choose th
he save locattion (if otherr than the deffault location).
NOTE: The default locattion for all oof the Fireflyy test files is: C:\Firefly\F
Flight
Dataa. The file may be saved in another loocation if neeeded.
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(11) Select the Save
S button.
NOTE: A Download ding Progresss indicator w
window apppears and willl close at thee
end of the do
ownload. Thhe downloadd can be cancceled at any time by
pressing
p the Cancel buttton on the inndicator.
NOTE: The FRED files

f are saveed as .fdr filees.
These files are located in
i the Firefly
y Test files ddefault locattion or the loocation choseen
by the operator.
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D. FRED File Uploading
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(4) Choose FD
DR #1,FDR #2,
# or Autocconfigure (aas applicablee) in the Reccorder area.
(5) Choose Upload a FRE

ED file from the FRED F
File area.
(6) The Open FRED
F Data
a File window
w opens.
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(7) Find
d the file you
u wish to upload.
NOTE: The default locattion for all oof the Fireflyy test files is: C:\Program
m
Filess\Firefly\FDR
R. The file m may be savedd in another location.
NOTE: The default file extension
e thee program loooks for is .ffdr. If the FR
RED file is
saved with anothher extensionn then changges the File oof Type option at the
botto
om of the wiindow to Alll Files (*.*).
NOTE: The largest file able
a to be stoored on the F
FDR is 2MB
B in size.
(8) Seleect the Open
n button.
NOTE: An Uploading
U Prrogress indiccator window
w appears annd will closee at the end
of th
he download. The uploadd can be cancceled at any time by pressing the
Cancel button on
n the indicattor.
NOTE: A smmall file will upload quicckly, howeveer, the FDR itself will coontinue
processing the daata for severral seconds aafter the Uplloading Proggress
indiccator windoww has disapppeared. Attem mpting to peerform any ddownloads
in th
his period willl cause the F
FDR to becoome unrespoonsive and power must
be cyycled in ordeer to perform
m any furtherr actions.
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22. Troubleshooting
Refer to the Self-Test and the applicable (CVR or FDR) diagnostic test in this section as well
as the Installation and Wiring section of this manual to help troubleshoot the CVFDR.
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Record of Temporary Changes

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Record of Temporary Changes (Continued)

List of Effective Pages

SUBJECT PAGE DATE SUBJECT PAGE DATE

Component Part Number Remarks

CVR-120A 1606-00-XX 120 Minute CVR

CVR-120R 1606-01-XX 120 Minute CVR with RIPS

FDR-25 1607-XX-XX 25-hour FDR

CVFDR-145 1605-00-XX 120 minute CVR, 25-hour FDR combo unit

CCU 164X-1X0-0X Cockpit Control Unit, Slimline, non-ARINC

Microphone 16301-0X Remote Microphone

Firefly PC Application A12039 PC based software test application (CD)

Description and Operation

FLIGHT DATA (717) RECORD ENABLE

CVFDR CVR/FDR STOP RECORDING

AUDIO FDR EVENT MARKER

CHRONOMETER UTC (429)

ROTOR ROTOR SPEED

CVR STOP RECORDING

CVR Only Interfaces

REAL TIME DATA

FLIGHT DATA (717) RECORD ENABLE

FDR FDR STOP RECORDING

FDR EVENT MARKER

FDR Only Interfaces

CVR Condition CCU CVR Fault Indictor

(7) CVR Fault

(2) External RIPS

Data Rate Recording Length

Temporary Change No. 23.70.08-6

Verification of Valid ARINC 717 data stream

Single CVR Control Unit, Slimline P/N 1641-110-0X

Single FDR Control Unit, Slimline P/N 1643-110-0X

Temporary Change No. 23.70.08-1

Temporary Change No. 23.70.08-2

Temporary Change No. 23.70.08-16

Lightning Induced Transient X Not tested

Temporary Change No. 23.70.08-7