Aviation Recorders

AVIATION RECORDERS
MODELS
A100S/A200S/FA2100CVR
TRAINING COURSE
DESIGNED BY
L3 COMMUNICATIONS
AVIATION RECORDERS
PRODUCT SUPPORT

INSTRUCTOR'S GUIDE

MODEL A100S / A200S /FA2100 SSCVR LESSON PLAN

OUTLINE: SSCVR TRAINING COURSE

Rev 07/26/01

I.

SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
A.
Purpose
B.
Part Numbers
C.
Physical Characteristics
D.
Environmental Characteristics
E.
Electrical Characteristics
F.
Location in Aircraft
G.
Associated System Equipment
1. Control Units
2. Preamplifiers
3. Remote Microphone Assemblies
H.
Underwater Locator Beacon (ULB)

II.

GROUND SUPPORT EQUIPMENT

A.
CVR Test Panel, p/n: 9300A860
B.
Audio Monitoring Adapter, 17TES0200
C.
Digital Audio Playback Unit, 17TES0250
D.
Portable Interface Unit, 17TES0043

III.

SSCVR FEATURES
A.
Internal BITE (Preflight Check)
B.
Maintenance
C.
Reliability
D.
Warranty
E.
Product Support
1. World-wide Authorized Repair Facilities
2. Factory Training
3. Website

IV.

OPERATION
A.
Purpose of each board
B.
Operation of Test Equipment
1. CVR Test Panel, p/n: 9300A860
2. Audio Monitoring Adapter, 17TES0200
3. Digital Audio Playback Unit, 17TES0250
4. Portable Interface Unit, 17TES0043
C.
Return-to-Service Test and Repair Lab

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Objective
I.

Notes

System Description
A.

Define the Purpose of

SSCVR

Show
Slide #1
Purpose:

Note:

Accident Readouts are only done by certified

accident investigators, such as the NTSB in the
U.S.A.

B.

Identify the various CVR part

numbers

Show
Slide #2

Matrix of CVR Model Part Numbers

C.

Discuss Physical
Characteristics of SSCVRs

Show
Slide #3

Matrix of CVR Physical Characteristics

D.

Discuss Environmental
Characteristics of SSCVRs

Show
Slide #4

Matrix of CVR Environmental Characteristics

E.

Discuss Electrical
Characteristics of SSCVRs

Show
Slide #5

Matrix of CVR Electrical Characteristics

F.

Determine Location of
recorder in Aircraft

Note:

For long term reliability it is recommended that

recorders be mounted within the vibration mount
in an upright position (vertical as viewed from the
front) in a heated, pressurized area in a fuselage
location, as far aft as practicable.

Show
Slide #6

Show slide of aircraft with CVR location identified

Reference:

Installation & Operations Manuals:

A100S - FAR04611238
A200S - FAR08044116
FA2100CVR - 165E1845-00
FA2100GACVR - 165E1848-00 (Optional)
Component Maintenance Manual:
ED-56A CU, Preamps & Mics - 165E-1747-00
There are several different accessories of which
include Control Units and Microphones

G.

Identify Optional Equipment

and Accessories
1. Control Units
2. Microphone Assemblies
3. Mounting Trays

State:
Underwater Locator Beacon
(ULB)
Ground Support Equipment

Show
Slide #7

Show slide of Dukane & Benthos ULB - with

warranty period & TSO.

A.

Show
Slide #8

Show slide of CVR Test Panel including test

cables.

H.
II.

An end item crash protected device used to store

30 minutes or 120 minutes of audio sound
information for the purpose of determining the
cause of incident or accident.

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CVR Test Panel p/n: 9300A860

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Audio Monitor Adapter p/n: 17TES0200
C. Digital Audio Playback Unit,
17TES0250
D. Portable Interface Unit,
17TES0043
Recorder Features

Show
Slide #9
Show
Slide #10
Show
Slide #11

Show slide of AMA and connection to A100S.

Note: Used only with the A100S SSCVR.
Show slide of DAP and connection to A200S.
Note: Used only with the A200S SSCVR.
Show slide of PI and connection to FA2100CVR.
Note: Used only with the FA2100CVR.

A.

Internal BITE (Pre-flight

Check)

State &
Discuss:

1.

Test Tone

Show
Slide #12

A Pre-flight Functional Check procedure is

accomplished prior to each flight to assure the
mission readiness of the CVR.
Show matrix comparing Test Tone, Bulk Erase &
CVR Fault Indicator

2.

Bulk Erase

3.

CVR Fault Indicator

B.

III.

B.

Maintenance

State:

The CVR maintenance philosophy is as follows:

(a)

(b)

A100S - costly traditional component-level

(test point analysis) troubleshooting &
repair.
A200S - replacement board-level
troubleshooting & repair.

(c)

State:

C.

Reliability

State:

FA2100CVR - economical fault code

analysis board-level troubleshooting &
repair.
The FA2100CVR maintenance program was
designed so that if the recorder should fail, the
repair can be accomplished with:
(a) Minimal Equipment
(b) Minimal Technical Expertise
Minimal Down Time
(c)
(d) Minimal Cost To The User
(e) Minimal Spare Stock Parts
Minimal Paperwork Warranty
(f)
The reliability figures for each succeeding CVR
has improved:
(a)

A100S - good - exceeded old electromechanical tape-based A100/A100A CVRs

(b)

A200S - better - close to plug-in & forget

(c)

D.

Review Warranty Agreement

Show
Slide #13
Notes:

Rev 07/26/01

FA2100CVR - superior - plug-in & forget:

MTBF calculated at > 25,000 hrs.
MTBUR field reported at > 40,000 hrs.
Slide Warranty Example

All parts and maintenance is warranted for 5 years

from date of shipment.
In the case of OEMs, for example, Boeing Aircraft,
the warranty begins on the date of delivery, not to
exceed six years.
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E.

IV.

Product Support

Show
Slide #14

Product Support Team

Reference:

Product Support Directory

State:

Product Support's goal is to satisfy our customer

needs and expectations through continuous
improvement.
Product Support Directory

1.

World-wide Authorized
Repair Facilities

Reference:

2.

Factory Training

State:

3.

Website

Reference:

Factory training is a perquisite which must be

accomplished by the operator to perform
warranty repair. This training course constitutes
this requirement for the A100S, A200S &
FA2100CVR.
www.l-3ar.com - tour of site, specific attention to
Repair Tracking & Help Desk

Operation
A.

B.

Purpose of each board

1.

A100S

Show
Slide #15

A100S Configuration Matrix

2.

A200S

Show
Slide #16

A200S Configuration Matrix

3.

FA2100CVR

Show
Slide #17

FA2100CVR Configuration Matrix

Demo:

Operation & Use with all CVRs

Demo:

Operation & Use with A100S SSCVR, including

readout method

Demo:

Operation & Use with A200S SSCVR, including

readout method
Operation & Use with FA2100CVR, including
readout method
Student participation in the Return-To-Service
testing and repair of the A100S, A200S &
FA2100CVR.

Operation of Test Equipment

1.

C.

Rev 07/26/01

CVR Test Panel,

p/n: 9300A860
2. Audio Monitoring
Adapter,
p/n: 17TES0200
3. Digital Audio Playback
Unit, p/n: 17TES0250
4. Portable Interface Unit,
p/n: 17TES0043
Return-to-Service Test &
Repair Lab

Demo:
Lab:

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