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FA2100 Series Cockpit Voice and Flight Data Recorders

Acron Aviation’s FA2100 family of cockpit and flight data recorders offers proven reliability and performance for fixed- and rotary-wing aircraft operating in virtually all civil and military environments.

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FA2100 Series Cockpit Voice and Flight Data Recorders

Product overview

Reliable collection and storage of critical information. These versatile systems are compact, lightweight, inexpensive to operate and provide maximum high-quality collection and storage of critical information in flight. The FA2100 is optionally available as either a stand-alone Cockpit Voice Recorder (CVR) or a dedicated Flight Data Recorder (FDR). For military applications, the unit can be optionally outfitted for Night Vision Goggle (NVG) operations.

Key features

FA2100 Cockpit Voice and Data Recorder (CVDR)

Acron Aviation’s FA2100 Cockpit Voice and Data Recorder (CVDR) delivers exceptional performance and reliability with up to two hours of recording capabilities on all four channels. Its small size and lightweight engineering make it the ideal CVDR solution for an array of civil, commercial and military aircraft and helicopters.

The ruggedized Crash-Survivable Memory Unit (CSMU) is made of stainless steel, but is optionally available in lightweight titanium. The FA2100 can also be installed as a stand-alone Cockpit Voice Recorder (CVR) or Flight Data Recorder (FDR).

The FA2100 provides up to two hours of high-quality recording for all four channels. Or it can record a minimum of 25 hours of flight data at 64/128/256/or 512 words-per-second (wps).

The unit is ARINC 573.717/747 (data) 557- and 757- compliant. While the standard FA2100 weighs only 10 pounds, it has demonstrated incredible crash worthiness. In installations where even greater weight savings are required, the FA2100’s standard stainless steel Crash Survivable Memory Unit (CSMU) can be manufactured using lightweight titanium.

FA2100 Cockpit Voice Recorder (CVR)

The Acron Aviation FA2100 Cockpit Voice Recorder (CVR) is a direct replacement for all Fairchild Model A100A, A100S and A200S Cockpit Voice Recorders (CVRs). The FA2100 provides the maximum recording capacity at the highest quality. Options include ATC data link messaging and Onboard Maintenance System (OMS) reporting. The FA2100 CVR is one of the industry’s best solid-state cockpit voice recorders and has a reputation of being a solid, high-performing system worldwide. The FA2100 CVR offers up to two hours of high-quality recording on all four channels, is designed for both civil and military aircraft, and offers Night Vision Goggles (NVG) for military operations. It requires very low power – only 12 watts (max AC) and 10.5 watts (max DC).

The FA2100 CVR has proven to be an exceptionally reliable unit in the commercial airline field, logging more than 50,000 hours of successful operation. Its high reliability in the field contributes to a low cost of ownership over the life of the system.

FA2100 Flight Data Recorder (FDR)

The Acron Aviation FA2100 Flight Data Recorder (FDR) has a proven MTBF record in the field, weighs in at less than 11 pounds. (5 kg) and offers documented low cost of ownership due to its simple design. The reliable FA2100 is available in ½ ATR short- or long-box configurations, consumes little power (7.5W V DC, 8.5W V AC) and uses common ground support equipment with FA2100 CVR and CVDR.

Accelerometers and installation accessories are available. The Acron Aviation FA2100 FDR has proven itself in the Commercial Airline industry, demonstrating a mean time between failure (MTBF) of 50,000 hours. The unit is also approved for military operations under MIL-STD-1553. By demonstrating its longevity in the field, the cost of ownership over the life of the system is low. 

Specifications

FA2100 Cockpit Voice and Data Recorder (CVDR)

Physical

  • Size: ½ ATR short
  • Height: 5.5 in. (13.97 cm)
  • Width: 5.0 in. (12.70 cm)
  • Depth: 12.6 in. (32.00 cm)
  • Weight: 10.6 lb. (4.8 kg) maximum; 8.3 lb. optional

Power

  • Requirements: 115 V, 400 Hz or 28 VDC
  • Consumption: 13.8 W max AC; 12.3 W max DC
  • Control Unit: 18 VDC, 25 mA short-circuit protected power source for preamplifier

Recording

  • Audio: 30 min. or 120 min. high-quality 4-channel voice and datalink recording
  • Datalink: 25 hrs. of 573/717 flight data at 64/128/256/512 wps, rotor speed and time code

Monitor output

  • Headphone Jack: 600 Ω at the control unit; optional 8 Ω
  • Bulk erase: Fail-safe, double electric interlock audio memory erasure completed in 5 sec

Connectors

  • Rear: AS81659- and ARINC 404-compliant, 57-pin single receptacle
  • Mating: AS81659- and ARINC 404-compliant single-insert plug

Environmental

  • Temperature, operating -55 °C to +70 °C
  • Temperature, non-operating -55 °C to +85 °C
  • Altitude Operating: -1,000 ft. to 55,000 ft. (operating)
  • Vibration Operating: DO-160C Para 8.6.2 Category C (random)
  • Penetration: ED-55: 500 lb./10 ft./1/4-in. probe
  • Static Crush: ED-55: 5,000 lb.
  • Fire Protection: 50,000 BTU/sq. ft./hr. for 60 min. at 1100 °C; 10 hrs. at 260 °C
  • Impact: ED-55: 3,400 G, 6.5 ms, half-sine shock wave

Underwater acoustic beacon

  • 90-day beacon, seven-year battery and bracket supplied with unit

Certification

  • Product: FAA TSO-C123a and C124a, TSO-C123 and TSO-C124b
  • Company: ARINC 404A, 757, EUROCAE MOPS ED-55 and ED-112, ED-56A
  • Regulatory specifications: ISO 9001:2008 and AS9100:2009 Rev. C Certified

FA2100 Cockpit Voice Recorder (CVR)

Physical

  • Size: ½ ATR short
  • Height: 5.5 in. (13.97 cm)
  • Width: 5.0 in. (12.70 cm)
  • Depth: 12.6 in. (32.00 cm)
  • Weight: 10.6 lb. (4.8 kg) maximum; 8.3 lb. optional
  • Reliability: > 50,000 hours MTBF

Power

  • Requirements: 115 V, 400 Hz or 28 VDC
  • Consumption: 13.8 W max AC; 12.3 W max DC
  • Control Unit: 18 VDC, 25 mA short-circuit protected power source for control unit/microphone preamplifier

Recording

  • Time: 120 min. high-quality 4-channel recording or 30 min. high-quality 4-channel recording
    Channels: 4 audio input channels
  • Rotor Speed: 7 Hz – 6 kHz
  • Features: OMS and CPDLC capable

Monitor output

  • Headphone Jack: 600 Ω at the control unit; optional 8 Ω
  • Bulk Erase: Fail-safe, double electric interlock

Connectors

  • Rear: AS81659- and ARINC 404-compliant, 57-pin single receptacle
  • Mating: AS81659- and ARINC 404-compliant single-insert plug

Environmental

  • Temperature, operating -55 °C to +70 °C
  • Temperature, non-operating -55 °C to +85 °C
  • Altitude: -1,000 ft. to 55,000 ft. (operating)
  • Vibration: DO-160C Para 8.6.2 Category C (random)
  • Penetration: ED-55: 500 lb./10 ft./1/4-in. probe
  • Static Crush: ED-55: 5,000 lb.
  • Fire Protection: 50,000 BTU/sq. ft./hr. for 60 min. at 1100 °C; 10 hrs. at 260 °C
  • Impact: ED-55: 3,400 G, 6.5 ms, half-sine shock wave

Underwater acoustic beacon

  • 90-day beacon, seven-year battery and bracket supplied with unit

Certification

  • Product: FAA TSO-C123a, TSO C-123b, TSO-C177
  • Company: ARINC 404A, 757, EUROCAE MOPS ED-56A, RTCA/DO-160C, RTCA/DO-178B Level D
  • Regulatory specifications: ISO 9001:2008 and AS9100:2009 Rev. C Certified

FA2100 Flight Data Voice (FDR)

Physical

Short version

  • Height: 5.5 in. (13.97 cm)
  • Width: 5.0 in. (12.70 cm)
  • Depth: 12.6 in. (32.00 cm)
  • Weight: 10.6 lb. (4.8 kg) maximum
  • Reliability: 50,000 hours MTBF

Long version

  • Height: 5.5 in. (13.97 cm)
  • Width: 5.0 in. (12.70 cm)
  • Depth: 19.6 in. (49.78 cm)
  • Weight: 11.2 lb. (5.1 kg) maximum
  • Reliability: 50,000 hours MTBF

Power

  • Requirements: 115 V, 400 Hz or 28 VDC
  • Consumption: 11.2 W max AC; 10.1 W max DC

Recording

  • Data: 25 hrs. of flight data at 64/128/256/512 or 1024 wps

Connectors

  • Rear: AS81659- and ARINC 404-compliant, 57-pin dual receptacle
  • Mating: AS81659- and ARINC 404-compliant dual-insert plug

Environmental

  • Temperature, operating -55 °C to +70 °C
  • Temperature, non-operating -55 °C to +85 °C
  • Altitude: Operating -1,000 ft. to 55,000 ft.
  • Vibration: Operating: DO-160C Para 8.5.2 Category C (random)
  • Penetration: 500 lb./10 ft./1/4-in. probe (ED-55)
  • Static Crush: 5,000 lb. (ED-55)
  • Fire Protection: 50,000 BTU/sq. ft./hr. for 60 min. at 1100 °C; 10 hrs. at 260 °C
  • Impact: 3,400 G, 6.5 ms, half-sine shock wave (ED-55)

Underwater acoustic beacon

  • 90-day beacon, seven-year battery and bracket supplied with unit

Certification

  • Product: FAA TSO-C124a, TSO-C124b
  • Company: ARINC 404A, 573/717 (64/128 wps), 747 (64/128/256/512/1024 wps), EUROCAE MOPS ED-55, RTCA/DO-160C, RTCA/DO-178B Level D
  • Regulatory specifications: ISO 9001:2008 and AS9100:2009 Rev. C Certified

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