FA5000 CVDR - L-3 Aviation Recorders

FA5000 CVDR
Cockpit Voice and Data Recorder
The L-3 FA5000 solid-state Cockpit Voice and Data Recorder (CVDR) delivers exceptional
reliability, is lightweight and has a low cost of ownership. The FA5000 CVDR provides
four-channel, 2-hour, high-quality audio recording and 64/128/256/512/1024/2048 wordsper-second
flight data for a minimum of 25 hours.
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FEATURES
• 2 hours of high-quality recording on all four channels
• 25 hours (min.) of flight data at 64/128/256/512/1024
wps, 2048 wps is optional
• 2 hours of datalink (CPDLC) recording
• Fully compliant and certified to all civil and regulatory
standards
• ARINC 573/717/747 (data) and ARINC 757/757A (voice)
compliant
• ARINC 429 OMS with datalink and RIPS (Recorder
Independent Power Supply) status reporting
• Optional Integrated RIPS
• Lightweight: < 10 lbs. with stainless steel CSMU (4.6 kg)
• Optional lightweight titanium CSMU
• Low-power consumption (8W)
• Stand-alone CVR, FDR and CVFDR options available
• Control units, microphones and installation accessories
are available
• Industry standard ground support equipment
• HIRF and lightning protection
Aviation Recorders

FA5000 CVDR
Cockpit Voice and Data Recorder
SPECIFICATIONS
PHYSICAL DIMENSIONS
Size
½ ATR short
Height
6.5 in. (16.5 cm)
Width
4.88 in. (12.395 cm)
Depth
12.6 in. (32.00 cm)
Weight
9.9 lbs. (4.49 kg); optional 7.9 lbs.
Reliability
45,000 hrs. MTBF
POWER
Requirements
Consumption
Control Unit
RECORDING
Audio
Datalink
Data
CONNECTORS
115V, 400 Hz or 28V DC
8W optional integrated 10 min. RIPS
(Recorder Independent Power Supply)
18V DC, 25 mA short-circuit protected power source
for preamplifier
120 min. high-quality 4-channel recording
120 min. Williamsburg V1/V3
25 hrs. of 573/717 flight data at
64/128/256/512/1024 wps,
rotor speed and time code; 2048 wps is optional
Rear 57-pin DPXB-36571-59 connector with ARINC 757
Mating
ITT Cannon DPX2-57-33S-0001 or equivalent
FA5000 RIPS module
PRODUCT CERTIFICATION
FAA TSO-C123b, C124b, C155a, C177 and C121
REGULATORY SPECS
ARINC 404A, 757, 757A, EUROCAE MOPS ED-112
COMPANY CERTIFICATION
L-3 Aviation Recorders Quality Management System is
ISO 9001:2008 and AS9 100:2009 Rev. C Certified
ENVIRONMENTAL
Temperature Operating: -55° to +70°C
Non-operating: -55° to +85°C
Humidity
Waterproofness
0% to 95% relative
Drip & condensing water
Altitude Operating: -1,000 to 55,000 ft.
Vibration
Penetration
Static Crush
Fire Protection
Impact
Robust and high-level short duration
500 lbs./10 ft./¼-in. probe
5,000 lbs
UNDERWATER ACOUSTIC BEACON
50,000 BTU/sq. ft./hr. for 60 min. at 1100°C;
10 hrs. at 260°C
3,400 g, 6.5 ms, half-sine shock wave
Beacon, six-year battery and bracket supplied with unit
Aviation Recorders
100 Cattlemen Road
Sarasota, Florida 34232 U.S.A.
Tel: 941-371-0811 Fax: 941-377-5591
Website: www.L-3ar.com
Documents: www.L-3ar.net
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