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N304JR - Ica PN 165e1846-00 R7 - CVR
N304JR - Ica PN 165e1846-00 R7 - CVR
Rev. 07
P/N: 165E1846–00
January 01/03
GENERAL
This product and related documentation must be reviewed for familiarization with
safety markings and instructions before operation.
These charges are generated in numerous ways such as simple contact, separation of
materials, and normal motions of persons working with static sensitive devices.
Only personnel who are thoroughly familiar with industry-accepted techniques for
handling static sensitive devices should attempt to service circuitry with these devices.
In all instances, measures must be taken to prevent static charge build-up on work
surfaces and persons handling the devices.
Servicing instructions are for use by service-trained personnel only. To avoid dangerous
electric shock, do not perform any servicing unless qualified to do so.
Adjustments described in the manual are performed with power supplied to the
instrument while protective covers are removed. Energy available at many points may, if
contacted, result in personal injury.
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RECORD OF CHANGES
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Section Page
1.0 INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
1.1 Purpose of Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
1.2 Equipment and Document Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
1.3 System Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
1.4 System Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
1.4.1 Recorder Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
1.4.2 Control Units and External Preamplifier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
1.4.3 Remote Microphone Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
1.4.4 CVR Mounting Racks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
1.5 Abbreviations and Acronyms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
2.0 EQUIPMENT LIMITATIONS/SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
2.1 Applicable Documents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
2.2 Physical Characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
2.3 Electrical Characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
2.4 Environmental Characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
2.5 Crash- and Fire-Survival Characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
3.0 INSTALLATION PROCEDURES AND LIMITATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
3.1 Installation Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
3.2 General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
3.3 Installation Acceptance by Field Approval Method . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
3.4 Recorder Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
3.5 Mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
3.6 Power Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
3.7 Wiring Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
3.8 Audio System Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
3.9 Microphone Installation Criteria . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
3.10 Cessation of Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
4.0 POST-INSTALLATION CHECKOUT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
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Appendixes
Appendix Page
A OUTLINE & DIMENSIONS MICROPHONES, CONTROL UNITS,
& EXTERNAL PREAMPLIFIERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A–1
B ENVIRONMENTAL QUALIFICATION FORMS (EQFs)
ED–56A AND RTCA/DO–160C . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B–1
C ACCESSORY EQUIPMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C–1
D ABBREVIATIONS AND ACRONYMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D–1
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List of Illustrations
Figure Page
1. Model FA2100 CVR Cockpit Voice Recorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
2. Functional System Block Diagram Model FA2100 CVR
Cockpit Voice Recorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
3. Outline and Dimensions FA2100 CVR Cockpit Voice Recorder,
PN 2100–1010–( ) & PN 2100–1020–( ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
4. Outline and Dimensions, CVR Mount, Part Number 178E0919–00 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
5. Recommended Cockpit Area Microphone Mounting Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
6. On-Aircraft Setup for Checking Out FA2100 CVRs
using a Portable Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
A–1. Part Number Definition, Model S151/S161, Model S152/S162,
and Model S251/S261 Control Units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A–3
A–2. Outline and Dimensions, Model S151 Control Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A–4
A–3. Interwiring Diagram, FA2100 Recorder, S151 Control Unit,
S055 Remote Microphone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A–5
A–4. Outline and Dimensions, Model S161 Control Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A–7
A–5. Interwiring Diagram, FA2100 Recorder, S161 Control Unit,
S056 Remote Microphone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A–8
A–6. Outline and Dimensions, Model S251 Control Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A–10
A–7. Interwiring Diagram, FA2100 Recorder, S251 Control Unit,
S055 Remote Microphone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A–11
A–8. Outline and Dimensions, Model S261 Control Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A–13
A–9. Interwiring Diagram, FA2100 Recorder, S261 Control Unit,
S056 Remote Microphone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A–14
A–10. Outline and Dimensions, Model S152 Control Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A–16
A–11. Outline and Dimensions, Model S162 Control Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A–17
A–12. Interwiring Diagram, FA2100 Recorder, S152/S162 Control Unit
with Internal Microphone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A–18
A–13. Outline and Dimensions, Model S150 External Preamplifier Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A–20
A–14. Interwiring Diagram, FA2100 Recorder, S150 External Preamplifier,
S055 Remote Microphone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A–21
A–15. Outline and Dimensions, Model S160 External Preamplifier Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A–23
A–16. Interwiring Diagram, FA2100 Recorder, S160 External Preamplifier,
S056 Remote Microphone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A–24
A–17. Outline and Dimensions, Model S055 Surface-Mount Microphone Module . . . . . . . . . A–26
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A–18. Outline and Dimensions, Model S055 Panel-Mount Microphone Module . . . . . . . . . . . A–27
A–19. Outline and Dimensions, Model S056 Surface-Mount
Microphone Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A–28
A–20. Outline and Dimensions, Model S056 Panel-Mount
Microphone Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A–29
A–21. Model S055 Microphone Element Specifications and Response Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . A–30
A–22. Model S056 Microphone Element Specifications and Response Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . A–31
A–23. Outline and Dimensions, Model A151B Control Unit
Does Not Comply with ED–56A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A–32
A–24. Interwiring Diagram, FA2100 Recorder, A151B Control Unit, A55B
Remote Microphone Such Installations Do Not Comply with ED–56A . . . . . . . . . . . . . A–33
A–25. Outline and Dimensions, Model A152B Control Unit
Does Not Comply with ED–56A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A–35
A–26. Interwiring Diagram, FA2100 Recorder, A152B Control Unit with Internal
Microphone Such Installations Do Not Comply with ED–56A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A–36
A–27. Outline and Dimensions, Model A150 External Preamplifier Module
Does Not Comply with ED–56A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A–38
A–28. Interwiring Diagram, FA2100 Recorder, A150 External Preamplifier,
A55B Remote Microphone Such Installations Do Not Comply with ED–56A . . . . . . . A–39
A–29. Outline and Dimensions, Model A55B Surface-Mount
Directional Microphone Module, Does Not Comply with ED–56A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A–41
A–30. Outline and Dimensions, Model A55B Surface-Mount
Mini–Condensor Microphone Module, Does Not Comply with ED–56A . . . . . . . . . . . A–42
A–31. Outline and Dimensions, Model A55B Panel-Mount Microphone
Module, Rear Connector Does Not Comply with ED–56A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A–43
A–32. Outline and Dimensions, Model A55B Panel-Mount Microphone
Module, Top Connector Does Not Comply with ED–56A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A–44
C–1. Inertia/Impact Switch Model 3LO–453/3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C–4
C–2. Aerodyne Controls Corp. Environmentally Sealed Impact Switch Assembly . . . . . . . . . C–5
C–3. Dukane ULD Tester, Aviation Recorders’ Part Number 15977 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C–7
List of Tables
Table Page
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1.0 INTRODUCTION
This Installation and Operation Instruction Manual applies to the following Model FA2100 CVR Cockpit
Voice Recorders:
2100–1010–00 2100–1020–90
2100–1020–00 2100–1020–91
2100–1020–02 2100–1020–93
In this manual, these recorders are referred to as FA2100 CVR, or CVR’s. Refer to FA2100 GACVR
Installation Manual (p/n: 165E1848–00) for the installation of the FA2100 General Aviation Cockpit
Voice Recorders.
This manual contains date sensitive information necessary to install these CVRs in the aircraft, to operate
them, and to verify that the installed units are operating properly. This manual also describes the features
and functions of the FA2100 CVR System and associated accessories.
Note: Contact L-3 Communications, Aviation Recorders, to verify this date sensitive
information when using this manual to develop other documentation.
Comments or recommendations about the installation, operation, and check out of the FA2100 CVR
should be sent to L-3 Communications, Aviation Recorders, Product Support Department, at the address
shown in section 9.3.
The following equipment and documents are, or may be, required for on-aircraft installation and check
out of these FA2100 CVRs:
F Portable Interface (PI), Part Number 17TES0043 (includes PI Memory Card Module, Part
Number 17TES0053; PI Audio Readout Cable, Part Number 17TES0051; and PI Auxiliary
Readout Cable, Part Number 17TES0052).
F Cockpit Voice Recorder System Test Panel, Part Number 9300A860; and Cable Assembly, Part
Number 024E1122–00 (for FA2100 CVR Readout, see paragraph 6.0). Instead of the Test Panel,
the PI and a customer-fabricated cable to provide power to the FA2100 CVR’s main (rear) con-
nector can be used.
F Ultrasonic Test Set (Underwater Locator Device (ULD) Tester), Part Number 15977 (if func-
tional testing of ULD is required).
F Component Maintenance Manual, Cockpit Voice Recorder, Model FA2100 CVR, ATA
23–70–04, Part Number 165E1689-00.
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HARDWARE AND
SOFTWARE
MODIFICATIONS
CSMU
ULD
GSE CONNECTOR
(BEHIND DUST COVER)
Figure 1.
Model FA2100 CVR Cockpit Voice Recorder
Refer to Figure 2 for this discussion. The FA2100 CVR is a Line Replaceable Unit (LRU) that
simultaneously records four separate channels of cockpit audio, converts the audio to a digital format,
and stores the data in a solid state memory. The FA2100 CVR is available in two recording
configurations: 30-minute, Part Number 2100–1010–( ), and 120-minute, Part Number 2100–1020–( ).
Both configurations record a minimum of 30 minutes of high quality audio from the following four
cockpit audio inputs:
Channel 1: Cockpit Spare Audio Input (3rd Crew Member, Public Address System)
Channel 2: Co-Pilot’s Audio, Boom, Mask, and Hand-Held Microphone Input
Channel 3: Pilot’s Audio, Boom, Mask and Hand-Held Microphone Input
Channel 4: Cockpit Area Microphone (CAM) Input
Part Number 2100–1020–( ) records a fifth internal audio stream for a minimum of 120 minutes. This
fifth internal audio stream is a standard quality recording of the combination of the Pilot, Co-Pilot, and
Public Address or Third Crew Member audio inputs. Part Number 2100–1020–( ) also records a sixth
audio stream, a standard quality recording of the Cockpit Area Microphone (CAM) audio input, for a
minimum of 120 minutes. (Table 2 illustrates the recording specifications for the cockpit audio input and
combined channels.) The audio inputs are conditioned, amplified, and equalized as necessary. The
resulting signals are converted to digital pulse code modulation (PCM) data.
The FA2100 FA2100 CVR can record Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) Time via the ARINC 429 GMT
input and can record rotor speed data via the Rotor Speed input.
In ARINC 757 installations, the CVR Fault Line provides continuous status of FA2100 CVR operation.
It may be connected to an annunciator or to an aircraft central maintenance computer.
At startup, the FA2100 CVR initiates a Built-in-Test (BIT) and then continuously monitors itself for fault
conditions.
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COCKPIT
AREA
MICROPHONE
(CAM)
1
4 ERASE A
BRAKE
+18 VDC
OPERATING
POWER
2
RECORD ON
+5 V FOR
LIGHTED PANEL
CHANNEL 4
2 FA2100 CVR
CHANNEL 3 AUDIO OUT
PILOT AUDIO
2 2
CHANNEL 2 +18 VDC
CO-PILOT AUDIO
2
2
SPARE AUDIO CHANNEL 1 TEST INDICATOR
(TO 3RD CREW MEMBER
2
OR PA SYSTEM) 2 AIRCRAFT
GMT_IN_A (429)
INTERFACE CVR FAULT TO
AIRCRAFT
GMT_IN_B (429)
PWA FAULT MONITORING
SYSTEM
ROTOR_SPEED_IN_HI
ROTOR_SPEED_IN_LO
28 VDC
OR
115 VAC
400 Hz AUDIO
STOP COMPRESSOR
RECORDING
PWA
CHASSIS
GROUND ACQUISITION GSE OUTPUT TO
PROCESSOR GROUND STATION
TEST EQUIPMENT
PWA
CSMU
(Crash Survival Memory Unit)
ASSEMBLY
(CRASH PROTECTED SOLID STATE MEMORY)
Figure 2.
Functional System Block Diagram
Model FA2100 CVR Cockpit Voice Recorder
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Previously recorded information cannot be read from the Model FA2100 CVR while it is installed in the
aircraft. (Refer to paragraph 6.0 for additional information.)
Table 2. Model FA2100 CVR Recording Specifications
3rd Crew Co-Pilot Au- Pilot Audio Cockpit Area Summation of Cockpit Area
Member/Spare dio Input for Input for High Microphone CH 1, 2, & 3 Microphone
Audio Input High Quality Quality (CAM) Input Audio Inputs (CAM) (CH 4)
for High Qual- Recording Recording for High Qual- for Standard Input for Stan-
ity Recording ity Recording Quality Re- dard Quality
cording Recording
Note: All of the times in the above table are minimum recording times. Unit can record
input audio levels from .05Vrms – 3.0Vrms. Nominal input level is 1.0 Vrms.
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Model A151B houses the Microphone Preamplifier PWA, and the TEST and Bulk ERASE switches.
This Control Unit is used with an externally-mounted condenser microphone (Model A55B). The Model
A152B contains a built-in condenser microphone, Microphone Preamplifier PWA, and TEST and Bulk
ERASE switches. Both the A151B and A152B Control Units contain an analog TEST meter compatible
with the FA2100 CVR.
Refer to Appendix A for Control Unit and External Preamplifier outline and dimension illustrations.
Refer to Appendix B for RTCA/DO–160C environmental test conditions and description of
environmental tests conducted.
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For definition of abbreviations and acronyms used in this document, refer to Appendix D.
ARINC Characteristic 404A Aeronautical Radio, Inc., Air Transport Equipment Cases and
Racking
ARINC Characteristic 757 Aeronautical Radio, Inc., Cockpit Voice Recorder
ARINC Report 604–1 Aeronautical Radio, Inc., Design Guidance for Design and Use
of Built-In Test Equipment
ARINC Report 624–1 Aeronautical Radio, Inc., Design Guidance for Onboard Mainte-
nance System
EUROCAE MOPS ED–55 European Organization for Civil Aviation Equipment Minimum
Performance Specification for Flight Data Recorder Systems
EUROCAE MOPS ED–56A European Organization for Civil Aviation Equipment Minimum
Performance Specification for Cockpit Voice Recorder System
FED–STD–595 Federal Standard, Colors
RTCA/DO–160C Radio Technical Commission for Aeronautics, Environmental
Conditions and Test Procedures for Airborne Equipment
RTCA/DO–178B Radio Technical Commission for Aeronautics, Software Consid-
erations in Airborne Systems and Equipment Certification
TSO–C123a Federal Aviation Administration Technical Standard Order
Cockpit Voice Recorder Systems
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The Model FA2100 CVRs fit within the envelope of an ARINC 404A 1/2-ATR short case. (Refer to for
Figure 3 outline and dimension illustration.) Following are the physical characteristics of the Model
FA2100 CVRs:
Size:
Height: 5.5 inches nominal
Width: Chassis: 4.88 inches nominal
Front Panel: 4.98 inches nominal
Depth: 12.6 inches nominal (behind front panel)
13.1 inches nominal (including hold-down hooks)
Weight1: 10.0 0.5 pounds
Markings: International Orange (FED–STD–595 Color No. 12197),
Reflective Striping on Crash Survivable Memory Unit,
English Markings on One Side of Chassis and French
Markings on Other Side of Chassis
Main (Rear) Connector: 57-Pin Connector Compatible with ARINC 757, Part
Number 063E1072–00 (Cannon Part Number
DPXB–36571–59)
Main (Rear) Mating Crimp: Part Number 063–98–01474 (Cannon Part Num-
Connectors: ber DPXBMA–57–33S–0001)
Solder: Part Number 9300–435 (Cannon Part
Number DPXB–57–33S–0001)
Ground Support Part Number 063–98–01962 (AMP Part Number
Equipment Connector: 748481–6)
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ESD LABEL
B C
2.44 ± .5
B C
7.5 ± .5
A A
5.4 ± .1
3.0 ± .5
.2 12.60 ± .04 .5
MAX
MAX
NOTES:
1. RECORDER COLOR IS INTERNATIONAL ORANGE NO. 12197 PER FED-STD-595. FRONT AND SIDE LABELS ARE REFLECTIVE WHITE
BACKGROUND WITH BLACK LETTERING. NAMEPLATE IN VIEW A-A HAS LIGHT GRAY BACKGROUND WITH BLACK MARKING.
2. ELECTRICAL INTERFACE CONNECTIONS PER APPLICABLE ARINC CHARACTERISTIC.
3. SEE CHART FOR FINAL PART NO. INPUT POWER, AND WEIGHT. POWERS ARE MAXIMUMS AND WEIGHTS ARE NOMINAL WITH
± .5 LBS TOLERANCE.
4. OVERALL EQUIPMENT SIZE AND MOUNTING SCHEME COMPLY WITH ARINC 404 AND 404A.
2100-1010-00 H
5. REAR PANEL CONTAINS HOLES TO MATE WITH GUIDE PINS IN ARINC 404 MOUNTING TRAYS. 2100-1020-00 G
Figure 3. (Sheet 1 of 2)
Outline and Dimensions
FA2100 CVR Cockpit Voice Recorder,
PN 2100–1010–( ) & PN 2100–1020–( )
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2.44 ± .50
REFERENCE ONLY
POLARIZING KEYS
COCKPIT VOICE RECORDER SHADING DENOTES
SOLID KEY AREA
MODEL FA2100
4
.995 ± .01
B B
View
A A
View J1 CONNECTOR PART NUMBERS:
PN 063-E1072-00 (CANNON DPBX-36571-59)
MATING CONNECTORS:
(CRIMP) PN 063-98-01474 (CANNON DPXBMA-57-33S-0001)
(SOLDER) PN 9300-435 (CANNON DPXB-57-33S-0001)
UNDERWATER LOCATING
DEVICE
REPLACEMENT DATE
5.5 ± .2
GROUND SUPPORT
EQUIPMENT CONNECTOR
063-98-01962
(AMP 748481-6)
4.12
4.98± .04
C View C 2100-1010-00 H
2100-1020-00 G
Figure 3. (Sheet 2 of 2)
Outline & Dimensions
FA2100 CVR Cockpit Voice Recorder, PN 2100–1010–( ) & PN 2100–1020–( )
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NAMEPLATE INFO:
NAME: MOUNT, HARD, CVR
PN: 178–E0919–00 REV [X]
SN: XXXXX
DATE: MM/YY 5.60 $ .50
3.50
5.38 MAX (CG)
CL 4.12
OUTSIDE
COMPANY LOGO
5.02 $ .02
INSIDE
4.00 MAX
(CG)
.80 MAX
16.41 MAX
3.500
$.005
CLEARANCE HOLES
FOR #8 SCREWS
9.062 $ .005
NOTES:
1. UNDIMENSIONED FEATURES (SUCH AS SIDE RAILS, TABS, FLANGES, AND WEIGHT-REDUCING HOLES) MAY VARY
PICTORIALLY FROM THIS DRAWING.
2. WEIGHT 1.3 LBS. MAX.
3. CONNECTOR MOUNTING HOLE IS DESIGNED FOR:
(CRIMP) PN 063–98–01474 (CANNON DPXBMA–57–33S–0001)
(SOLDER) PN 9300–435 (CANNON DPXB–57–33S–0001)
4. SUGGESTED MOUNTING HARDWARE:
TO ATTACH CONNECTOR TO MOUNT: 8 EACH 4–40 X 7/16 PAN HEAD SCREWS PN 229–02–00076 (MS51957–16) OR
EQUIV, AND 4–40 SELF-LOCKING NUTS, PN 16165 (ESNA PN 68–1660–40) OR EQUIV.
TO ATTACH MOUNT TO AIRCRAFT: 4 EACH #8 100 T HEAD SCREWS MS24693–( ) OR EQUIV (LENGTH AS REQD),
AND SELF-LOCKING NUTS MS21044–C08 OR EQUIV.
905–E0919–18H
Figure 4.
Outline and Dimensions, CVR Mount, Part Number 178E0919–00
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Refer to the FA2100 CVR Environmental Qualification Forms (EQFs) in Appendix B for environmental
characteristics.
Approval of the Model FA2100 CVR installation is not authorized by this Installation and Operating
Instruction Manual. Acceptance of the installation and use of the FA2100 CVR and its associated
components must be sought from the cognizant Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) office or other
certifying authority. Approvals may be accomplished on a Field Approval basis if the installation is
determined to meet the criteria of the appropriate Post-Installation, Preflight, and Flight tests specified for
evaluation in this Installation Manual. (Refer to paragraph 3.3.) Proposed installations should be
coordinated with the local jurisdiction of the FAA or other certifying authority before beginning recorder
installation.
Refer to the following statement which was extracted from FAA TSO–C123a:
The conditions and tests required for TSO approval of this article are minimum perfor-
mance 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 the TSO standards. The article may be installed only if further evaluation by the
applicant documents an acceptable installation and is approved by the Administrator.
Installation of the Recorder, Control Unit, and Remote Microphone Module is per ARINC Characteristic
757 dated December 29, 1993.
The Federal Aviation Administration has issued several Advisory Circulars which may be referred to in
the approval processes. Advisory Circular 25.1457–1a 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 FAR23.1457, 25.1457, 27.1457, and 29.1457 appropriate to the category of
operation under FAR Parts 91, 135, and 121 (Air Carrier).
The Bulk ERASE connection is not mandated by the FAA, therefore, it is an installation option. The
circuitry required for Bulk ERASE includes the installation of interlock devices on board the aircraft. If
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the Bulk ERASE feature is installed, at least one interlock is required to prevent accidental erasure of the
FA2100 CVR. If the BULK ERASE feature is not desired, pin 55 (ERASE A) of the FA2100 CVR must
be grounded to pin 17. Pin 57 remains open.
An applicant for Field Approval of a CVR installation must be properly certified and appropriately rated,
qualified, and equipped to accomplish the installation and approve the aircraft for return-to-service. The
CVR should be installed in accordance with the instructions and limitations contained in this Installation
Manual. Installation drawings and other information, such as structural data showing the method of
attachment of the CVR components to the airframe, wiring diagrams, appropriate weight and balance
data, and identification of all CVR system components used in the installation should be made available
to the Inspector conducting the Field Approval.
The CVR Installation Manual containing Operating Instructions and System Description must be made
available to the inspector for review and evaluation of the CVR System. The applicant must submit an
FAA Form 337, describing the work performed to the airframe to accomplish the installation of the CVR
System. The Form 337 must also include a statement that a complete Audio System Interface Test
(reference paragraph 5.2) was performed as required.
The applicant must indicate that the Cockpit Area Microphone is installed in the recommended locations
identified in FAA Advisory Circular 25.1457–1A and in accordance with the instructions contained in
this Installation Manual. The applicant should submit all appropriate data and drawings to the inspector
before the installation of the Cockpit Voice Recorder. Any deviations to the installation instructions
contained in this Installation Manual must be brought to the inspector’s attention and be so identified on
the Form 337.
Finally, ground and flight tests must be conducted to verify that the Audio System Interface is
satisfactory and that “normal” conversation can be discerned from the Cockpit Area Microphone and the
individual Pilot, Co-Pilot, and appropriate Third Crew Member or Public Address stations. The CVR
System must be verified to be free of any objectionable audio interference and other unwanted noise.
Any discrepancies identified during the ground and flight tests must be brought to the inspector’s
attention and corrected before the aircraft can be returned to service.
If required, Aviation Recorders can reproduce the CVR memory contents onto cassettes for channel
separation and evaluation. Contact the Product Support Department to coordinate this process. If you
prefer to make your own reproduction, refer to section 6.0.
The Model FA2100 CVR should be installed in the aircraft fuselage location provided for this purpose by
the airframe manufacturer, as far aft as practicable. The recommended orientation is mounted in an
upright position (vertical as viewed from the front).
3.5 Mounting
The Model FA2100 CVR is certified and approved for installation in aircraft environments within the
limits of RTCA/DO–160C Curve C. Installation accessories (CVR Mount and Mount Connectors) are
described in paragraph 1.4.4.
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On aircraft with an existing CVR Vibration Mount such as Part Number 9300-343 or equivalent, or with
an existing Heavy Duty CVR Vibration Mount such as Part Number 93–955 or equivalent, it is not
necessary to retrofit this mounting tray with a hard-mounted tray.
The FA2100 CVR operates with input voltages of either 115 Vac at 400 Hz, or 28 Vdc. The FA2100
CVRs draw a maximum of 12 watts ac or 10.5 watts dc. The electrical connector is a 57-pin DPXB
connector that is compatible with ARINC 757 (Part Number is 063E1072–00, Cannon Part Number
DPXB–36571–59). This connector mates with the connector on the aircraft wiring harness.
The range of acceptable audio input levels for the Model FA2100 CVR is from
50 mVrms to 3 Vrms. Nominal audio level input is 1 Vrms.
The Model FA2100 CVR provides for four audio inputs which are connected as follows:
Channel 1: Cockpit Spare Audio Input (3rd Crew Member, Public Address System)
Channel 2: Co-Pilot’s Audio, Boom, Mask, and Hand-Held Microphone Input
Channel 3: Pilot’s Audio, Boom, Mask and Hand-Held Microphone Input
Channel 4: Cockpit Area Microphone (CAM) Input
Older aircraft audio systems may require rework to ensure recording of ATC (Air Traffic Control),
Intercom, Mask Microphone, and Sidetone audio, independent of mode selection on the audio control
panel. In some cases, selection of the loudspeaker function disables side tone output; therefore,
transmissions from ATC may not be recorded. Such conditions must be remedied to assure continuous
reception of audio from the communications radios.
Old 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, and
others. No changes to the CVR are required.
New Systems: Some later-generation audio control panels have a CVR signal output already provided.
A summing amplifier may be required to provide recording of the boom microphone. The Installer is
responsible for determining the means of interfacing to comply with the regulations.
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Future Systems: Audio control panels and systems designed to meet or exceed the characteristics of
Radio Technical Commission for Aeronautics RTCA/DO–170 for “hot” boom microphone capability
may be determined to be acceptable.
1 2
2
Figure 5.
Recommended Cockpit Area Microphone Mounting Location
Since the FA2100 CVR System can be powered by either 115 Vac at 400 Hz, or 28 Vdc, the following
methods are acceptable to ensure automatic cessation of recording:
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A. Engine-driven 115 Vac, 400 Hz Source: If power input is derived directly from an engine-driven
115 Vac, 400-Hz source, (not derived from an AC Inverter), no other external circuitry is necessary.
It is assumed that the engine(s) will stop upon crash impact.
B. Impact Switch: An impact switch interrupts FA2100 CVR power upon exposure to a predeter-
mined level of g-force. Such switches have limitations, but are effective in high g-force accidents.
This item is not available through Aviation Recorders. (Refer to Appendix C for manufacturer’s
specifications for available models.)
C. ARINC 757 Shutdown Signal: The FA2100 CVR continuously monitors the ARINC 757 shut-
down signal that can be supplied to the recorder via pin 10 of the rear panel connector. If the air-
craft can no longer sustain flight under its own power, a ground would be applied to pin 10. If this
signal remains “active” for approximately 10 consecutive minutes, recording of data will cease.
The recording will resume if the shutdown signal goes inactive or upon activation of the “Push-to-
Test” function. If the recording is resumed due to execution of the “Push-to-Test,” the recording
will again cease within 10 minutes if the shutdown signal is still active. Refer to section 3.11 of
ARINC 757 for further information.
The following tests and results must be documented in the CVR Installation Checklist and submitted
with the data package for field approval consideration:
1. Before applying power to the FA2100 CVR System and associated components, verify that all
connections are secure and that a continuity or other interconnect assurance test has been con-
ducted.
2. Apply power to the system and activate the FA2100 CVR’s self-test. To activate self-test,
press and hold the green TEST button for a minimum of five seconds.
3. For installations containing a Model S151/S161, Model S152/S162, or Model S251/S261
Control Unit, the cockpit-mounted TEST lamp illuminates when the FA2100 CVR has passed
the test. (The TEST lamp stays on as long as the TEST button is pressed.)
For installations containing a Model A151B or Model A152B Control Unit, the meter needle
rises and comes to rest in the ‘GO’ (green) section of the meter scale when the FA2100 CVR
has passed the test. (The meter stays in the ‘GO’ section of the meter scale as long as the
TEST button is pressed.)
4. Speak in a normal voice 6-inches away from the Control Unit microphone while listening in
the headset. Note that you can hear what you say without any delay or significant distortion.
This test ensures that the microphone is operating.
5. The Portable Interface (PI), Part Number 17TES0043, can be used to individually monitor the
four audio channels as they are being recorded by the FA2100 CVR. The PI is connected to
the FA2100 CVR via a 10-foot cable that is plugged into the FA2100 CVR’s front panel GSE
connector (refer to Figure 6). The PI receives power from the FA2100 CVR. For a descrip-
tion of the PI, descriptions of the menu functions, and PI operation, refer to the Portable In-
terface Operator’s Manual (Part Number 165E1630–00).
NOTE: Previously recorded information cannot be played back from the FA2100 CVR while it is
installed in the aircraft.
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Using the following procedure, verify that the four following channnels inputs are recording
correctly, regardless of Audio Control Panel mode or audio (communications radio) selection:
Channel 1: Cockpit Spare Audio Input (3rd Crew Member, Public Address System)
Channel 2: Co-Pilot’s Audio, Boom, Mask, and Hand-Held Microphone Input
Channel 3: Pilot’s Audio, Boom, Mask and Hand-Held Microphone Input
Channel 4: Cockpit Area Microphone (CAM) Input
a. Connect the PI to the FA2100 CVR’s GSE connector as shown in Figure 6.
b. Using the PI’s SELECT button, activate the Monitor Menu and turn HQ VOICE
CH 1 ON. While someone is speaking into the Channel 1 source, verify that the audio is clear
and distortion-free. Monitor the audio with the PI’s internal speaker or with a 600-ohm head-
set connected to the PI’s phone jack (an 8–ohm headset must be used for the 2100–1020–93
configuration).
d. If the GMT input has been connected to the recorder, confirm proper operation by using the
real time GMT display function of the PI. This is found under the Special Functions menu.
GMT is supplied to the recorder as a low speed ARINC 429 input using Label 125 or Label
150. GMT can also be supplied as FSK audio mixed with channel 1 or 3 with the
2100–1020–02 recorder.
NOTE: The PI does not display ARINC 429 GMT or rotor speed in the Monitor Mode. This can
only be done with the PI in the Playback Mode.
6. The Bulk Erase function can occur only when the aircraft is resting on its landing gear. After
pressing and holding the Control Unit’s bulk ERASE push button for a minimum of 2 se-
conds, release it and verify Bulk Erase function by listening for a 400-Hz tone at the HEAD-
SET jack. Tone duration is approximately 4 seconds.
The Preflight Functional Check assures the operator of FA2100 CVR System integrity. Therefore, it
must be performed before every flight or whenever maintenance has been performed on the aircraft which
may have affected the performance of the FA2100 CVR System.
Press and hold the Cockpit Control Unit’s TEST push button for a minimum of five seconds.
For installations containing Model S151/S161, Model S152/S162, or Model S251/S261 Control Units,
the panel-mounted TEST lamp illuminates when the FA2100 CVR has passed the testing. (The TEST
lamp stays on as long as the TEST button is pressed.)
For installations containing Model A151B or Model A152B Control Units, the meter is used as a
‘GO-NO-GO’ indicating device. The meter needle rises to and remains within, the ‘GO’ (green) section
of the meter scale when the FA2100 CVR has passed the testing. (The meter needle stays in the ‘GO’
section of the meter scale as long as the TEST button is pressed.)
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PORTABLE
INTERFACE (PI)
17TES0043
FA2100CVR GMT
PI AUX
READOUT CABLE
17TES0052 1, 2
ROTOR
PI AUDIO
READOUT CABLE
17TES0051 1, 3
CH 1 2 3 4
HQ
SQ COMB CAM
TO RECORDER
GSE CONNECTOR
Figure 6.
On-Aircraft Setup for Checking Out FA2100 CVRs using a Portable Interface
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NOTE: For a description of the PI, descriptions of the menu functions, and PI operation, refer to the
Portable Interface Operator’s Manual (Part Number 165E1630–00).
NOTE: Previously recorded information cannot be played back from the FA2100 CVR while it is
installed in the aircraft.
Using the following procedure, verify that the four following channnels inputs are recording correctly,
regardless of Audio Control Panel mode or audio (communications radio) selection:
Channel 1: Cockpit Spare Audio Input (3rd Crew Member, Public Address System)
Channel 2: Co-Pilot’s Audio, Boom, Mask, and Hand-Held Microphone Input
Channel 3: Pilot’s Audio, Boom, Mask and Hand-Held Microphone Input
Channel 4: Cockpit Area Microphone (CAM) Input
(1) Connect the PI to the FA2100 CVR’s GSE connector as shown in Figure 6.
(2) Using the PI’s SELECT button, activate the Monitor Menu and turn HQ VOICE CH 1 ON.
While someone is speaking into the Channel 1 source, verify that the audio is clear and dis-
tortion-free. Monitor the audio with the PI’s internal speaker or with a 600-ohm headset
connected to the PI’s phone jack (an 8–ohm headset must be used for the 2100–1020–93
configuration).
(3) Repeat this process for CH 2, CH 3, and HQ CAM CH 4.
NOTE: The PI does not display ARINC 429 GMT or rotor speed in the Monitor Mode. This can
only be done with the PI in the Playback Mode.
Previously recorded information cannot be read (played back) from the Model FA2100 CVR while it is
installed in the aircraft. This requirement is noted in ARINC Characteristic 757 and EUROCAE
ED–56A, and is a security feature to protect the privacy rights of pilots and other crew members. The
FA2100 CVR must be removed from the aircraft, connected to an AC or DC source as appropriate, and
connected to a Portable Interface (PI), Part Number 17TES0043, to play back previously recorded data.
The following items are needed for FA2100 CVR readout: PI, Part Number 17TES0043; Portable
Interface Operator’s Manual, Part Number 165E1630–00; Cockpit Voice Recorder System Test Panel,
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Part Number 9300A860; Cable Assembly, Part Number 024E1122–00; and Component Maintenance
Manual, Cockpit Voice Recorder, Model FA2100 CVR, ATA 23–70–04. Instead of the 9300A860 Test
Panel, the PI and a customer-fabricated cable to provide appropriate power to the FA2100 CVR’s main
(rear) connector can be used to play back previously recorded data.
The Portable Interface Operator’s Manual, Part Number 165E1630–00, contains the procedures for using
the PI to play back previously recorded FA2100 CVR data.
The Model FA2100 CVR has no controls or switches and its operation is completely automatic upon
power-up. When the recorder is installed and wired in accordance with section 3.0 of this document, the
recorder is ready for operation. The recorder will operate automatically until power is removed.
Execution of a flight test may be required to approve/certify the FA2100 CVR installation.
A predetermined list of words and phrases used during normal pre-flight and in-flight operations should
be prepared for use by the cockpit crew. It is important for participants to bear in mind that, to obtain a
satisfactory recording on the area microphone channel, clear enunciation in a natural voice is essential.
Depending on its part number, the FA2100 CVR will preserve 30- or 120-minutes of recorded
information. A test program not exceeding 30- or 120-minutes of recording time, depending on recorder
version, should be planned prior to the test flight. The FA2100 CVR circuit breaker may be pulled and
reset as required to preserve the test recording on longer flights.
The Test Director shall announce time and condition into the area microphone at the start of each
condition, identify any significant events or warnings, and encourage conversation between crew
members.
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9.1 Recorder
The Model FA2100 CVR does not require scheduled maintenance or calibration, except for periodic
inspection/servicing of the Underwater Locator Device (see paragraph 9.2).
L–3 Communications
Aviation Recorders Telephone: (941) 371–0811
P.O. Box 3041 Telefax: (941) 377–5591
Sarasota, Florida 34230–3041 SITA: SRQLFCR
Attention: Product Support, Mail Stop 20 Web Site: www.L-3ar.com
Questions concerning FA2100 CVR repair may be answered by calling the Aviation Recorders’ Repair
Station at (941) 377–5517 or (941) 377–5579, or by calling the Product Support Department at (941)
371–0811. Readout Service is performed by the Repair Station.
Aviation Recorders’ Authorized Repair Facilities have factory trained technicians who provide repair,
readout, and loaner/rental services. Contact the Product Support Department for names and locations, or
visit our web site at www.L-3AR.com for this and much more information.
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APPENDIX A
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Non–Filtered Connector
COLOR
D– type Connector
Circular Connector
Filtered Connector
Attenuated Output
Panel Height 2.25
Non–Illuminated
Brown (Boeing)
Gray (BD100)
Blue (DO328)
Brown (ATR)
Illuminated
Black
Gray
S151–0020–00
S151–0030–00
S151–0040–00
S151–0050–00
S151–0060–00
S152–0020–00
S152–0030–00
S152–0030–01 *
S152–0040–00
S161–0020–00
S161–0020–10
S161–0030–00
S161–0040–00
S161–0050–00
S161–0060–00
S162–0020–00
S162–0030–00
S162–0040–00
S251–1120–00
S251–1130–00
S251–1170–00
S261–1120–00
S261–1130–00
* Note: -01 version is used with 8ĆOhm, 0.21 inch Headphone Jack (J2)
Figure A–1.
Part Number Definition, Model S151/S161, Model S152/S162, and Model S251/S261
Control Units
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2.87
NAME PLATE
AND
MODIFICATIONS
CONTROL UNIT
MODIFICATIONS
MODEL S151
1 2 3
PNR: S151–XXXX–XX
SER: XXXXXXXXX
2D 4 5 6
MFR: 06141 BAR 7 8 9
DATE: MMYYYY CODE 10 11 12
communications 13 14 15
Sarasota, Florida TSO–C123a ED–56A
COCKPIT VOICE
RECORDER
HOLD
2.250 +.000 5 SEC 1.125 .002
–.030
TEST HEADSET ERASE
.56
41ĆPIN, CIRCULAR,
MS3112E20-41P
FILTERED RECEPTACLE
KEYWAY
2.11
1.05
3.00
NOTES:
1. WEIGHT = 1.1 LBS. 0.1 LBS.
2. DIMENSIONS ARE IN INCHES
905–E1019–18K
Figure A–2.
Outline and Dimensions, Model S151 Control Unit
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1
1
TO 115 VAC, 400 HZ 2 115 VAC POWER IN HOT
AMP
TO AC COLD 3 115 VAC POWER IN COLD
2, 8 5 4
OR
5 AUDIO OUT LO
TO DC POWER IN 6 AUDIO OUT HI
5 RECORD ON B
28 VDC AMPS 3 7
8 RECORD ON A
9 +28 VDC POWER IN
MODEL S151
10 STOP RECORDING
CONTROL UNIT 4 11
A
8 12 PUSH TO TEST
PUSH TO TEST
PREAMP PWR GND B 13 PREAMP PWR OUT GND
PREAMP PWR HOT (+18 VDC REG) C 14 PREAMP PWR OUT HOT (+18 VDC REG)
TEST INDICATOR + D 15 TEST INDICATOR +
TEST INDICATOR – E 16 TEST INDICATOR –
CHASSIS GND F 17 CHASSIS GND
VOICE ERASE ”A” G 18
VOICE ERASE ”C” H 19
J 9 20
OUTPUT LO K 3 21
OUTPUT HI L 22
MIC INPUT LO M TO ANNUNCIATOR 23 CVR FAULT
OR MAINT.
MIC INPUT HI N 24
COMPUTER
MIC BIAS P FROM CAPTAIN’S 25 GMT IN B (ARINC 429) LO
R
12
MIC INPUT SHIELD CLOCK 26 GMT IN A (ARINC 429) HI
S 27
T 28
U 29
AUDIO MONITOR LO V SPARE MICROPHONE
TO 3RD CREW 30 CHANNEL 1 LO INPUT
AUDIO MONITOR HI W CHANNEL
MEMBER OR 31
X 32 CHANNEL 1 HI 1
PA SYSTEM
Y
33
Z 10, 11 34
a
TO COPILOT 35 CHANNEL 2 LO INPUT
b
MICROPHONE 36 CHANNEL
c 2
37 CHANNEL 2 HI
d
10 38
e
39
f
g 40
h TO PILOT 41 CHANNEL 3 LO INPUT
i MICROPHONE 42 CHANNEL
j 43 CHANNEL 3 HI 3
k 44
10, 11 45
m CHANNEL 4 LO INPUT
n
6 46 CHANNEL
COCKPIT AREA MICROPHONE
p 47 CHANNEL 4 HI 4
q FROM ROTOR 48 ROTOR SPEED IN LO
r 10 SPEED 49 ROTOR SPEED IN HI
s SENSOR 50
t 51
52
MODEL S055 3, 7 53
MICROPHONE 54
MIC BIAS (WHITE) 55 VOICE ERASE ”A”
MIC HIGH (BLACK) 56
57 VOICE ERASE ”C”
MIC LOW (GREEN) BRAKE GEAR
BULK ERASE INTERLOCK (TYPICAL)
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Figure A–3.
Interwiring Diagram, Voice Recorder Unit, S151 Control Unit,
S055 Remote Microphone
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1. Recommended minimum wire size is #22; however, wire size #24 is electrically permissible
except for long-run power leads where #18 wire is recommended (pins 2, 3, 9, & 17). Wire
resistance should not exceed 1 ohm for power leads and should not exceed 5 ohms for signal
leads. All wiring should be MIL–W–22759 or MIL–C–27500.
2. Only one power source is to be wired per aircraft. If 115 Vac, 400 Hz is supplied, no connec-
tion is to be made to pin 9. If 28 Vdc is supplied, no connection is to be made to pins 2 & 3.
Shorting pins 1 & 2 is optional.
3. Single ground point. Ground connection to be within 1 foot of pin 17, heavy gauge wire.
4. Jumper in aircraft connector. Without this jumper, the unit will not record or erase previously
recorded information, bulk erase will not activate, and test will indicate NO–GO.
5. Pin 3 is not a DC return and is not grounded in the recorder.
6. Pins p, q, and r may be jumpered. The control unit does not use these pins.
7. Twisted shielded cable. Shields to be grounded at the recorder using short connections.
8. If the power source has battery back-up, a means for terminating recording after a crash
should be included in the aircraft wiring. Grounding pin 10 terminates recording within 10
minutes.
9. BITE status output: ground = no fault, open = fault or CVR not installed.
10. Audio input .05 Vrms – 3 Vrms maximum. (1Vrms nominal).
11. Per FAA Action Notice A8300.56 dated Jan. 24, 1990, the wiring to Channels 1 and 3 may be
transposed; that is, Channel 1 will be Pilot and Channel 3 will be Third Crew Member or PA
System.
12. In the Model A200S, this option is not available.
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CONTROL UNIT
MODIFICATIONS
MODEL S161
1 2 3
PNR: S161–XXXX–XX
SER: XXXXXXXXX
2D 4 5 6
MFR: 06141 BAR 7 8 9
DATE: MMYYYY CODE 10 11 12
communications 13 14 15
Sarasota, Florida TSO–C123a ED–56A
SWITCH SWITCH
GREEN LAMP
41ĆPIN, CIRCULAR,
MS3112E20-41P
FILTERED RECEPTACLE
2.10 MAX
1.04
.12 2.50
3.00
NOTES:
1. WEIGHT = 1.1 LBS. 0.1 LBS.
2. DIMENSIONS ARE IN INCHES
905–E2367–18A
Figure A–4.
Outline and Dimensions, Model S161 Control Unit
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1
1
TO 115 VAC, 400 HZ 2 115 VAC POWER IN HOT
AMP
TO AC COLD 3 115 VAC POWER IN COLD
2, 8 5 4
OR
5 AUDIO OUT LO
TO DC POWER IN 6 AUDIO OUT HI
5 RECORD ON B
28 VDC AMPS 3 7
8 RECORD ON A
9 +28 VDC POWER IN
MODEL S161
10 STOP RECORDING
CONTROL UNIT 4 11
A
8 12 PUSH TO TEST
PUSH TO TEST
PREAMP PWR GND B 13 PREAMP PWR OUT GND
PREAMP PWR HOT (+18 VDC REG) C 14 PREAMP PWR OUT HOT (+18 VDC REG)
TEST INDICATOR + D 15 TEST INDICATOR +
TEST INDICATOR – E 16 TEST INDICATOR –
CHASSIS GND F 17 CHASSIS GND
VOICE ERASE ”A” G 18
VOICE ERASE ”C” H 19
J 9 20
OUTPUT LO K 3 21
OUTPUT HI L 22
MIC INPUT LO M TO ANNUNCIATOR 23 CVR FAULT
OR MAINT.
MIC INPUT HI N 24
COMPUTER
MIC BIAS P FROM CAPTAIN’S 25 GMT IN B (ARINC 429) LO
R
12
CLOCK 26 GMT IN A (ARINC 429) HI
S 27
T 28
U 29
AUDIO MONITOR LO V SPARE MICROPHONE
TO 3RD CREW 30 CHANNEL 1 LO INPUT
AUDIO MONITOR HI W CHANNEL
MEMBER OR 31
X 32 CHANNEL 1 HI 1
PA SYSTEM
Y
33
Z 10, 11 34
a
TO COPILOT 35 CHANNEL 2 LO INPUT
b
MICROPHONE 36 CHANNEL
c 2
37 CHANNEL 2 HI
d
10 38
e
39
f
g 40
h TO PILOT 41 CHANNEL 3 LO INPUT
i MICROPHONE 42 CHANNEL
j 43 CHANNEL 3 HI 3
k 44
10, 11 45
m CHANNEL 4 LO INPUT
n
6 46 CHANNEL
COCKPIT AREA MICROPHONE
p 47 CHANNEL 4 HI 4
q FROM ROTOR 48 ROTOR SPEED IN LO
r 10 SPEED 49 ROTOR SPEED IN HI
s SENSOR 50
t 51
52
MODEL S056 3, 7 53
MICROPHONE 54
MIC BIAS (WHITE) 55 VOICE ERASE ”A”
MIC HIGH (BLACK) 56
57 VOICE ERASE ”C”
MIC LOW (SHEILD)) BRAKE GEAR
BULK ERASE INTERLOCK (TYPICAL)
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Figure A–5.
Interwiring Diagram, Voice Recorder Unit, S161 Control Unit,
S056 Remote Microphone
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1. Recommended minimum wire size is #22; however, wire size #24 is electrically permissible
except for long-run power leads where #18 wire is recommended (pins 2, 3, 9, & 17). Wire
resistance should not exceed 1 ohm for power leads and should not exceed 5 ohms for signal
leads. All wiring should be MIL–W–22759 or MIL–C–27500.
2. Only one power source is to be wired per aircraft. If 115 Vac, 400 Hz is supplied, no connec-
tion is to be made to pin 9. If 28 Vdc is supplied, no connection is to be made to pins 2 & 3.
Shorting pins 1 & 2 is optional.
3. Single ground point. Ground connection to be within 1 foot of pin 17, heavy gauge wire.
4. Jumper in aircraft connector. Without this jumper, the unit will not record or erase previously
recorded information, bulk erase will not activate, and test will indicate NO–GO.
5. Pin 3 is not a DC return and is not grounded in the recorder.
6. Pins p, q, and r may be jumpered. The control unit does not use these pins.
7. Twisted shielded cable. Shields to be grounded at the recorder using short connections.
8. If the power source has battery back-up, a means for terminating recording after a crash
should be included in the aircraft wiring. Grounding pin 10 terminates recording within 10
minutes.
9. BITE status output: ground = no fault, open = fault or CVR not installed.
10. Audio input .05 Vrms – 3 Vrms maximum. (1Vrms nominal).
11. Per FAA Action Notice A8300.56 dated Jan. 24, 1990, the wiring to Channels 1 and 3 may be
transposed; that is, Channel 1 will be Pilot and Channel 3 will be Third Crew Member or PA
System.
12. In the Model A200S, this option is not available.
Rev. 07 165E1846–00
Jan. 01/03 Page A–9
NAME PLATE
AND
MODIFICATIONS
CONTROL UNIT
MODIFICATIONS
MODEL S251
1 2 3
PNR: S251–XXXX–XX
SER: XXXXXXXXX
2D 4 5 6
MFR: 06141 BAR 7 8 9
DATE: MMYYYY CODE 10 11 12
communications 13 14 15
Sarasota, Florida TSO–C123a ED–56A
COCKPIT VOICE
RECORDER
HOLD
1.125 5 SEC
TEST HEADSET ERASE .562
5.375 .188
5.75
37 PIN ĆSUB
DC37PĆTYPE FILTERED
CONNECTOR.
.971 MAX.
.47
2.50
.062 MIN.
.28 2.68
NOTES:
1. WEIGHT = 0.8 LBS MAX.
2. DIMENSIONS ARE IN INCHES.
905–E1120–18L
Figure A–6.
Outline and Dimensions, Model S251 Control Unit
165E1846–00 Rev. 07
Page A–10 Jan. 01/03
1
1 2
TO 115 VAC, 400 HZ 115 VAC POWER IN HOT
AMP
TO AC COLD 3 115 VAC POWER IN COLD
4
2, 7 OR 5 5 AUDIO OUT LO
TO DC POWER IN 6 AUDIO OUT HI
28 VDC 5
AMPS 7 RECORD ON B
3
8 RECORD ON A
MODEL S251 9 +28 VDC POWER IN
CONTROL UNIT 4 10 STOP RECORDING
11
7 12 PUSH TO TEST
PUSH TO TEST 30
PREAMP PWR GND 17 13 PREAMP PWR OUT GND
PREAMP PWR HOT (+18 VDC REG) 18 14 PREAMP PWR OUT HOT (+18 VDC REG)
TEST INDICATOR + 12 15 TEST INDICATOR +
TEST INDICATOR – 11 16 TEST INDICATOR –
CHASSIS GND 16 17 CHASSIS GND
VOICE ERASE ”A” 32 18
VOICE ERASE ”C” 31 19
OUTPUT LO 9 20
OUTPUT HI 10
3 8 21
TO ANNUNCIATOR 22
MIC NO.1 INPUT LO 22 OR MAINT. 23 CVR FAULT
MIC NO.1 INPUT HI 4 COMPUTER 24
MIC NO.1 BIAS 3 25 GMT IN B (ARINC 429) LO
MIC NO.1 INPUT SHIELD 5
FROM
26 GMT IN A (ARINC 429) HI 11
CAPTAIN’S
AUDIO MONITOR LO 27 CLOCK 27
AUDIO MONITOR HI 28 28
1 29
2 SPARE MICROPHONE 30 CHANNEL 1 LO
6 TO 3RD CREW MEMBER 31 INPUT
7 OR PA SYSTEM CHANNEL
32 CHANNEL 1 HI 1
8 33
13 34
14 9, 10
35 CHANNEL 2 LO
15 TO COPILOT
36 INPUT
19 MICROPHONE CHANNEL
37 CHANNEL 2 HI 2
20
21 38
9 39
23
24 40
25 TO PILOT 41 CHANNEL 3 LO
26 MICROPHONE 42 INPUT
CHANNEL
29 43 CHANNEL 3 HI 3
33 44
34 9, 10
45 CHANNEL 4 LO INPUT
35 46
12 36 COCKPIT AREA MICROPHONE CHANNEL
47 CHANNEL 4 HI 4
37
FROM ROTOR 48 ROTOR SPEED IN LO
SPEED SENSOR 49 ROTOR SPEED IN HI
9 50
51
52
3, 6 53
54
55 VOICE ERASE ”A”
MODEL S055 56
MICROPHONE 57 VOICE ERASE ”C”
MIC BIAS (WHITE) BRAKE GEAR
MIC HIGH (BLACK) BULK ERASE INTERLOCK (TYPICAL)
MIC LOW (GREEN)
13
Figure A–7.
Interwiring Diagram, Voice Recorder Unit, S251 Control Unit,
S055 Remote Microphone
Rev. 07 165E1846–00
Jan. 01/03 Page A–11
1. Recommended minimum wire size is #22; however, wire size #24 is electrically permissible
except for long-run power leads where #18 wire is recommended (pins 2, 3, 9, & 17). Wire
resistance should not exceed 1 ohm for power leads and should not exceed 5 ohms for signal
leads. All wiring should be MIL–W–22759 or MIL–C–27500.
2. Only one power source is to be wired per aircraft. If 115 Vac, 400 Hz is supplied, no connec-
tion is to be made to pin 9. If 28 Vdc is supplied, no connection is to be made to pins 2 & 3.
Shorting pins 1 & 2 is optional.
3. Single ground point. Ground connection to be within 1 foot of pin 17, heavy gauge wire.
4. Jumper in aircraft connector. Without this jumper, the unit will not record or erase previously
recorded information, bulk erase will not activate, and test will indicate NO–GO.
5. Pin 3 is not a DC return and is not grounded in the recorder.
6. Twisted shielded cable. Shields to be grounded at the recorder using short connections.
7. If the power source has battery back-up, a means for terminating recording after a crash
should be included in the aircraft wiring. Grounding pin 10 terminates recording within 10
minutes.
8. BITE status output: ground = no fault, open = fault or CVR not installed.
9. Audio input .05 Vrms – 3 Vrms maximum. (1Vrms nominal).
10. Per FAA Action Notice A8300.56 dated Jan. 24, 1990, the wiring to Channels 1 and 3 may be
transposed; that is, Channel 1 will be Pilot and Channel 3 will be Third Crew Member or PA
System.
11. In the Model A200S, this option is not available.
165E1846–00 Rev. 07
Page A–12 Jan. 01/03
NAME PLATE
AND
MODIFICATIONS
CONTROL UNIT
MODIFICATIONS 3.75
MODEL S261
1 2 3
PNR: S261–1120–00
SER: XXXXXXXXX
2D 4 5 6
MFR: 06141 BAR 7 8 9
DATE: MMYYYY CODE 10 11 12
communications 13 14 15
Sarasota, Florida TSO–C123a ED–56A
OR
CONTROL UNIT
MODIFICATIONS
MODEL S261
1 2 3
PNR: S261–1130–00
SER: XXXXXXXXX
2D 4 5 6
MFR: 06141 BAR 7 8 9
DATE: MMYYYY CODE 10 11 12
communications 13 14 15
Sarasota, Florida TSO–C123a ED–56A
COCKPIT VOICE
RECORDER
HOLD
1.13 5 SEC
TEST HEADSET ERASE
5.75
37 PIN ĆSUB
DC37PĆTYPE FILTERED
CONNECTOR.
1.03 ± 0.04
2.26
.29
NOTES:
1. WEIGHT = 0.5 LBS MAX.
2. DIMENSIONS ARE IN INCHES.
S261-1120-00A
S261-1130-00A
Figure A–8.
Outline and Dimensions, Model S261 Control Unit
Rev. 07 165E1846–00
Jan. 01/03 Page A–13
1
1 2
TO 115 VAC, 400 HZ 115 VAC POWER IN HOT
AMP
TO AC COLD 3 115 VAC POWER IN COLD
4
2, 7 OR 5 5 AUDIO OUT LO
TO DC POWER IN 6 AUDIO OUT HI
28 VDC 5
AMPS 7 RECORD ON B
3
8 RECORD ON A
MODEL S261 9 +28 VDC POWER IN
CONTROL UNIT 4 10 STOP RECORDING
11
7 12 PUSH TO TEST
PUSH TO TEST 30
PREAMP PWR GND 17 13 PREAMP PWR OUT GND
PREAMP PWR HOT (+18 VDC REG) 18 14 PREAMP PWR OUT HOT (+18 VDC REG)
TEST INDICATOR + 12 15 TEST INDICATOR +
TEST INDICATOR – 11 16 TEST INDICATOR –
CHASSIS GND 16 17 CHASSIS GND
VOICE ERASE ”A” 32 18
VOICE ERASE ”C” 31 19
OUTPUT LO 9 20
OUTPUT HI 10
3 8 21
TO ANNUNCIATOR 22
MIC NO.1 INPUT LO 22 OR MAINT. 23 CVR FAULT
MIC NO.1 INPUT HI 4 COMPUTER 24
MIC NO.1 BIAS 3 25 GMT IN B (ARINC 429) LO
5
FROM
26 GMT IN A (ARINC 429) HI 11
CAPTAIN’S
AUDIO MONITOR LO 27 CLOCK 27
AUDIO MONITOR HI 28 28
1 29
2 SPARE MICROPHONE 30 CHANNEL 1 LO
6 TO 3RD CREW MEMBER 31 INPUT
7 OR PA SYSTEM CHANNEL
32 CHANNEL 1 HI 1
8 33
13 34
14 9, 10
35 CHANNEL 2 LO
15 TO COPILOT
36 INPUT
19 MICROPHONE CHANNEL
37 CHANNEL 2 HI 2
20
21 38
9 39
23
24 40
25 TO PILOT 41 CHANNEL 3 LO
26 MICROPHONE 42 INPUT
CHANNEL
29 43 CHANNEL 3 HI 3
33 44
34 9, 10
45 CHANNEL 4 LO INPUT
35 46
12 36 COCKPIT AREA MICROPHONE CHANNEL
47 CHANNEL 4 HI 4
37
FROM ROTOR 48 ROTOR SPEED IN LO
SPEED SENSOR 49 ROTOR SPEED IN HI
9 50
51
52
3, 6 53
54
55 VOICE ERASE ”A”
MODEL S056 56
MICROPHONE 57 VOICE ERASE ”C”
MIC BIAS (WHITE) BRAKE GEAR
MIC HIGH (BLACK) BULK ERASE INTERLOCK (TYPICAL)
MIC LOW (SHIELD)
13
Figure A–9.
Interwiring Diagram, Voice Recorder Unit, S261 Control Unit,
S056 Remote Microphone
165E1846–00 Rev. 07
Page A–14 Jan. 01/03
1. Recommended minimum wire size is #22; however, wire size #24 is electrically permissible
except for long-run power leads where #18 wire is recommended (pins 2, 3, 9, & 17). Wire
resistance should not exceed 1 ohm for power leads and should not exceed 5 ohms for signal
leads. All wiring should be MIL–W–22759 or MIL–C–27500.
2. Only one power source is to be wired per aircraft. If 115 Vac, 400 Hz is supplied, no connec-
tion is to be made to pin 9. If 28 Vdc is supplied, no connection is to be made to pins 2 & 3.
Shorting pins 1 & 2 is optional.
3. Single ground point. Ground connection to be within 1 foot of pin 17, heavy gauge wire.
4. Jumper in aircraft connector. Without this jumper, the unit will not record or erase previously
recorded information, bulk erase will not activate, and test will indicate NO–GO.
5. Pin 3 is not a DC return and is not grounded in the recorder.
6. Twisted shielded cable. Shields to be grounded at the recorder using short connections.
7. If the power source has battery back-up, a means for terminating recording after a crash
should be included in the aircraft wiring. Grounding pin 10 terminates recording within 10
minutes.
8. BITE status output: ground = no fault, open = fault or CVR not installed.
9. Audio input .05 Vrms – 3 Vrms maximum. (1Vrms nominal).
10. Per FAA Action Notice A8300.56 dated Jan. 24, 1990, the wiring to Channels 1 and 3 may be
transposed; that is, Channel 1 will be Pilot and Channel 3 will be Third Crew Member or PA
System.
11. In the Model A200S, this option is not available.
Rev. 07 165E1846–00
Jan. 01/03 Page A–15
2.88
NAME PLATE
AND
MODIFICATIONS
CONTROL UNIT
MODIFICATIONS
MODEL S152
1 2 3
PNR: S152–00X0–X0
SER: XXXXXXXXX
2D 4 5 6
MFR: 06141 BAR 7 8 9
DATE: MMYYYY CODE 10 11 12
communications 13 14 15
Sarasota, Florida TSO–C123a ED–56A
SWITCH SWITCH
GREEN LAMP
ÍÍÍ
COCKPIT VOICE RECORDER
ÍÍÍ
2.250 +.000
–.030
TEST
ÍÍÍ ERASE
1.125 .005
MICROPHONE
41ĆPIN, CIRCULAR,
MS3112E20-41P
FILTERED RECEPTACLE
2.10 MAX
1.04
.12 2.50
3.00
NOTES:
1. WEIGHT = 1.1 LBS. 0.1 LBS.
2. DIMENSIONS ARE IN INCHES
905–E1926–18B
Figure A–10.
Outline and Dimensions, Model S152 Control Unit
165E1846–00 Rev. 07
Page A–16 Jan. 01/03
2.88
NAME PLATE
AND
MODIFICATIONS
CONTROL UNIT
MODIFICATIONS
MODEL S162
1 2 3
PNR: S162–00XX–00
SER: XXXXXXXXX
2D 4 5 6
MFR: 06141 BAR 7 8 9
DATE: MMYYYY CODE 10 11 12
communications 13 14 15
Sarasota, Florida TSO–C123a ED–56A
SWITCH SWITCH
GREEN LAMP
ÍÍÍ
COCKPIT VOICE RECORDER
ÍÍÍ
2.250 +.000
–.030
TEST
ÍÍÍ ERASE
1.125 .005
MICROPHONE
41ĆPIN, CIRCULAR,
MS3112E20-41P
FILTERED RECEPTACLE
2.10 MAX
1.04
.12 2.50
3.00
NOTES:
1. WEIGHT = 1.1 LBS. 0.1 LBS.
2. DIMENSIONS ARE IN INCHES
905–E2387–18A
Figure A–11.
Outline and Dimensions, Model S162 Control Unit
Rev. 07 165E1846–00
Jan. 01/03 Page A–17
1
1
TO 115 VAC, 400 HZ 2 115 VAC POWER IN HOT
AMP
TO AC COLD 3 115 VAC POWER IN COLD
2, 8 4
OR 5 AUDIO OUT LO
5
TO DC POWER IN 6 AUDIO OUT HI
28 VDC 5 RECORD ON B
AMPS 7
3 8 RECORD ON A
9 +28 VDC POWER IN
MODEL S152/S162 10 STOP RECORDING
CONTROL UNIT 4
11
PUSH TO TEST A
8 12 PUSH TO TEST
PREAMP PWR GND B 13 PREAMP PWR OUT GND
PREAMP PWR HOT (+18 VDC REG) C 14 PREAMP PWR OUT HOT (+18 VDC REG)
TEST INDICATOR + D 15 TEST INDICATOR +
TEST INDICATOR – E 16 TEST INDICATOR –
CHASSIS GND F 17 CHASSIS GND
VOICE ERASE “A” G 18
VOICE ERASE “C” H 19
J 9 20
OUTPUT LO K 21
OUTPUT HI L
3 22
TO ANNUNCIATOR OR
MIC INPUT LO M 23 CVR FAULT
MAINT. COMPUTER
MIC INPUT HI N 24
MIC BIAS P 25 GMT IN B (ARINC 429) LO
FROM CAPTAIN’S 12
MIC INPUT SHIELD R CLOCK 26 GMT IN A (ARINC 429) HI
S 27
T 28
U 29
AUDIO MONITOR LO V SPARE MICROPHONE
TO 3RD CREW 30 CHANNEL 1 LO
AUDIO MONITOR HI W INPUT
MEMBER OR 31 CHANNEL
X 32
PA SYSTEM CHANNEL 1 HI 1
Y
33
Z
10, 11 34
a
35 CHANNEL 2 LO
b TO COPILOT INPUT
MICROPHONE 36
c CHANNEL
37 CHANNEL 2 HI
2
d
38
e 10 39
INTERNAL MIC HI f
INTERNAL MIC BIAS g 40
h
TO PILOT 41 CHANNEL 3 LO INPUT
MICROPHONE 42 CHANNEL
i
j 43 CHANNEL 3 HI 3
k 10, 11 44
m 6 45 CHANNEL 4 LO
n 46 INPUT
COCKPIT AREA MICROPHONE CHANNEL
p 47 CHANNEL 4 HI 4
q 48 ROTOR SPEED IN LO
r 10 49 ROTOR SPEED IN HI
FROM ROTOR
s 50
SPEED SENSOR
t 51
52
53
3, 7 54
55 VOICE ERASE “A”
56
57 VOICE ERASE “C”
BRAKE GEAR
BULK ERASE INTERLOCK (TYPICAL)
Figure A–12.
Interwiring Diagram, Voice Recorder Unit, S152/S162 Control Unit with
Internal Microphone
165E1846–00 Rev. 07
Page A–18 Jan. 01/03
1. Recommended minimum wire size is #22; however, wire size #24 is electrically permissible
except for long-run power leads where #18 wire is recommended (pins 2, 3, 9, & 17). Wire
resistance should not exceed 1 ohm for power leads and should not exceed 5 ohms for signal
leads. All wiring should be MIL–W–22759 or MIL–C–27500.
2. Only one power source is to be wired per aircraft. If 115 Vac, 400 Hz is supplied, no connec-
tion is to be made to pin 9. If 28 Vdc is supplied, no connection is to be made to pins 2 & 3.
Shorting pins 1 & 2 is optional.
3. Single ground point. Ground connection to be within 1 foot of pin 17, heavy gauge wire.
4. Jumper in aircraft connector. Without this jumper, the unit will not record or erase previously
recorded information, bulk erase will not activate, and test will indicate NO–GO.
5. Pin 3 is not a DC return and is not grounded in the recorder.
6. Pins p, q, and r may be jumpered. The control unit does not use these pins.
7. Twisted shielded cable. Shields to be grounded at the recorder using short connections.
8. If the power source has battery back-up, a means for terminating recording after a crash
should be included in the aircraft wiring. Grounding pin 10 terminates recording within 10
minutes.
9. BITE status output: ground = no fault, open = fault or CVR not installed.
10. Audio input .05 Vrms – 3 Vrms maximum. (1Vrms nominal).
11. Per FAA Action Notice A8300.56 dated Jan. 24, 1990, the wiring to Channels 1 and 3 may be
transposed; that is, Channel 1 will be Pilot and Channel 3 will be Third Crew Member or PA
System.
12. In the Model A200S, this option is not available.
Rev. 07 165E1846–00
Jan. 01/03 Page A–19
5.000 .030
2.746 .030
C.G.
1.968 .020
1.20 .06
1.727 .030
.860
.020 C.G. .55 .06
1.778 .020
2X .125 .020
2.45 .06
3.378 .020
NOTES:
1. DIMENSIONS ARE IN INCHES.
905–E0986–18D
Figure A–13.
Outline and Dimensions, Model S150 External Preamplifier Module
165E1846–00 Rev. 07
Page A–20 Jan. 01/03
STANDARD INTERWIRING
(No Control Unit)
1 1
TO 115 VAC 400HZ AMP 2 115 VAC POWER IN HOT
TO AC COLD 3 115 VAC POWER IN COLD
OR 4
2. 7 5 AUDIO OUT LO
TO DC POWER IN 5 6 AUDIO OUT HI
28 VDC 5
AMPS 3 7 RECORD ON B
8 RECORD ON A
MODEL S150 9 +28 VDC POWER IN
10 STOP RECORDING
EXTERNAL PREAMPLIFIER 4 11
PREAMPLIFIER J2 7 12 PUSH TO TEST
PREAMP PWR GND B 13 PREAMP PWR OUT GND
PREAMP PWR (+18 VDC REGULATED) A 14 PREAMP PWR OUT HOT (+18 VDC REG)
15 TEST INDICATOR +
11
16 TEST INDICATOR –
CHASSIS GND F 17 CHASSIS GND
OUTPUT LOW D 18
OUTPUT HIGH C 19
20
8 21
3
22
TO ANNUNCIATOR OR 23 CVR FAULT
PREAMPLIFIER J1 MAINT. COMPUTER
24
MICROPHONE INPUT LO C 25 GMT IN B (ARINC 429) LO
FROM CAPTAIN’S 12
26 GMT IN A (ARINC 429) HI
MICROPHONE INPUT HI A CLOCK
27
MICROPHONE BIAS B
28
29
SPARE MICROPHONE 30 CHANNEL 1 LO
NOTE: TO 3RD CREW
31 INPUT
CONNECT OUTER SHIELD MEMEBER OR CHANNEL
PA SYSTEM 32 CHANNEL 1 HI 1
TO CONNECTOR SHELL 33
9, 10 34
TO COPILOT 35 CHANNEL 2 LO
MICROPHONE 36 INPUT
37 CHANNEL 2 HI CHANNEL
2
38
9 39
40
TO PILOT 41 CHANNEL 3 LO
MICROPHONE 42 INPUT
43 CHANNEL 3 HI CHANNEL
3
44
9, 10 45 CHANNEL 4 LO
46 INPUT
COCKPIT AREA MICROPHONE CHANNEL
47 CHANNEL 4 HI
4
FROM ROTOR 48 ROTOR SPEED IN LO
9 SPEED SENSOR 49 ROTOR SPEED IN HI
50
51
52
MODEL S055 53
MICROPHONE 3, 6 54
MIC. BIAS(WHITE) 55 VOICE ERASE ”A”
MIC HIGH (BLACK) 56
MIC. LOW (GREEN) 57 VOICE ERASE ”C”
13
Figure A–14.
Interwiring Diagram, Voice Recorder Unit, S150 External Preamplifier,
S055 Remote Microphone
Rev. 07 165E1846–00
Jan. 01/03 Page A–21
1. Recommended minimum wire size is #22; however, wire size #24 is electrically permissible
except for long-run power leads where #18 wire is recommended (pins 2, 3, 9, & 17). Wire
resistance should not exceed 1 ohm for power leads and should not exceed 5 ohms for signal
leads. All wiring should be MIL–W–22759 or MIL–C–27500.
2. Only one power source is to be wired per aircraft. If 115 Vac, 400 Hz is supplied, no connec-
tion is to be made to pin 9. If 28 Vdc is supplied, no connection is to be made to pins 2 & 3.
Shorting pins 1 & 2 is optional.
3. Single ground point. Ground connection to be within 1 foot of pin 17, heavy gauge wire.
4. Jumper in aircraft connector. Without this jumper, the unit will not record or erase previously
recorded information, bulk erase will not activate, and test will indicate NO-GO.
5. Pin 3 is not a DC return and is not grounded in the recorder.
6. Twisted shielded cable. Shields to be grounded at the recorder using short connections.
7. If the power source has battery back-up, a means for terminating recording after a crash
should be included in the aircraft wiring. Grounding pin 10 terminates recording within 10
minutes.
8. BITE status output: Ground = no fault, Open = fault or CVR not installed.
9. Audio input .05 Vrms – 3 Vrms maximum. (1Vrms nominal).
10. Per FAA Action Notice A8300.56 dated Jan. 24, 1990, the wiring to Channels 1 and 3 may be
transposed; that is, Channel 1 will be Pilot and Channel 3 will be Third Crew Member or PA
System.
11. Test Indicator +/- lines (pins 15 & 16) only provide +12 Vdc, 1ma output to illuminate
the Control Unit Test Lamp. (This is not sufficient to light an external Annunciator
lamp.)
12. In the Model A200S, this option is not available.
165E1846–00 Rev. 07
Page A–22 Jan. 01/03
4.99
2.74
1.97
NAMEPLATE
AND
MODIFICATIONS
.39
PREAMPLIFIER
MODIFICATIONS
MODEL S160 SOURIAU 8525-10R-8B-3ASN009
1 2 3
PNR: S160–0020–00
SER: XXXXXXXXX
2D 4 5 6
MFR: 06141 BAR 7 8 9 SOURIAU 825-10R-14B-19SN009
DATE: MMYYYY CODE 10 11 12
communications 13 14 15
Sarasota, Florida TSO–C123a ED–56A
1.75
2X 1.00
1.78 .05
.06
3.38 .05
NOTES:
1. DIMENSIONS ARE IN INCHES.
S160–0020–00A
Figure A–15.
Outline and Dimensions, Model S160 External Preamplifier Module
Rev. 07 165E1846–00
Jan. 01/03 Page A–23
STANDARD INTERWIRING
(No Control Unit)
1 1
TO 115 VAC 400HZ AMP 2 115 VAC POWER IN HOT
TO AC COLD 3 115 VAC POWER IN COLD
OR 4
2. 7 5 AUDIO OUT LO
TO DC POWER IN 5 6 AUDIO OUT HI
28 VDC 5
AMPS 3 7 RECORD ON B
8 RECORD ON A
MODEL S160 9 +28 VDC POWER IN
10 STOP RECORDING
EXTERNAL PREAMPLIFIER 4 11
PREAMPLIFIER J2 7 12 PUSH TO TEST
PREAMP PWR GND B 13 PREAMP PWR OUT GND
PREAMP PWR (+18 VDC REGULATED) A 14 PREAMP PWR OUT HOT (+18 VDC REG)
15 TEST INDICATOR +
11
16 TEST INDICATOR –
CHASSIS GND F 17 CHASSIS GND
OUTPUT LOW D 18
OUTPUT HIGH C 19
20
8 21
3
22
TO ANNUNCIATOR OR 23 CVR FAULT
PREAMPLIFIER J1 MAINT. COMPUTER
24
MICROPHONE INPUT LO C 25 GMT IN B (ARINC 429) LO
FROM CAPTAIN’S 12
26 GMT IN A (ARINC 429) HI
MICROPHONE INPUT HI A CLOCK
27
MICROPHONE BIAS B
28
29
SPARE MICROPHONE 30 CHANNEL 1 LO
TO 3RD CREW
31 INPUT
MEMEBER OR CHANNEL
PA SYSTEM 32 CHANNEL 1 HI 1
33
9, 10 34
TO COPILOT 35 CHANNEL 2 LO
MICROPHONE 36 INPUT
37 CHANNEL 2 HI CHANNEL
2
38
9 39
40
TO PILOT 41 CHANNEL 3 LO
MICROPHONE 42 INPUT
43 CHANNEL 3 HI CHANNEL
3
44
9, 10 45 CHANNEL 4 LO
46 INPUT
COCKPIT AREA MICROPHONE CHANNEL
47 CHANNEL 4 HI
4
FROM ROTOR 48 ROTOR SPEED IN LO
9 SPEED SENSOR 49 ROTOR SPEED IN HI
50
51
52
MODEL S056 53
MICROPHONE 3, 6 54
MIC. BIAS(WHITE) 55 VOICE ERASE ”A”
MIC HIGH (BLACK) 56
MIC. LOW (GREEN) 57 VOICE ERASE ”C”
13
Figure A–16.
Interwiring Diagram, Voice Recorder Unit, S160 External Preamplifier,
S056 Remote Microphone
165E1846–00 Rev. 07
Page A–24 Jan. 01/03
1. Recommended minimum wire size is #22; however, wire size #24 is electrically permissible
except for long-run power leads where #18 wire is recommended (pins 2, 3, 9, & 17). Wire
resistance should not exceed 1 ohm for power leads and should not exceed 5 ohms for signal
leads. All wiring should be MIL–W–22759 or MIL–C–27500.
2. Only one power source is to be wired per aircraft. If 115 Vac, 400 Hz is supplied, no connec-
tion is to be made to pin 9. If 28 Vdc is supplied, no connection is to be made to pins 2 & 3.
Shorting pins 1 & 2 is optional.
3. Single ground point. Ground connection to be within 1 foot of pin 17, heavy gauge wire.
4. Jumper in aircraft connector. Without this jumper, the unit will not record or erase previously
recorded information, bulk erase will not activate, and test will indicate NO-GO.
5. Pin 3 is not a DC return and is not grounded in the recorder.
6. Twisted shielded cable. Shields to be grounded at the recorder using short connections.
7. If the power source has battery back-up, a means for terminating recording after a crash
should be included in the aircraft wiring. Grounding pin 10 terminates recording within 10
minutes.
8. BITE status output: Ground = no fault, Open = fault or CVR not installed.
9. Audio input .05 Vrms – 3 Vrms maximum. (1Vrms nominal).
10. Per FAA Action Notice A8300.56 dated Jan. 24, 1990, the wiring to Channels 1 and 3 may be
transposed; that is, Channel 1 will be Pilot and Channel 3 will be Third Crew Member or PA
System.
11. Test Indicator +/- lines (pins 15 & 16) only provide +12 Vdc, 1ma output to illuminate
the Control Unit Test Lamp. (This is not sufficient to light an external Annunciator
lamp.)
12. In the Model A200S, this option is not available.
Rev. 07 165E1846–00
Jan. 01/03 Page A–25
1.09
ÉÉÉÉ
.50 1.12
30
ÉÉÉÉ
ÉÉÉ
ÅÅ
ÉÉÉÉ
.42 DIA
1.19 .84 DIA
ÉÉÉ
ÅÅ
ÉÉÉÉ
ÉÉÉ .64
1
2.25 cL
FOAM DAMPER
NAMEPLATE
6–32 THD X .22 MICROPHONE MODEL S055
DEEP
(2 PLACES) PNR S055–00XX–00
SER XXXXXXXXXX 2D
NOTES: BAR
MFR 06141
CODE
1 INDICATED PORTION OF MICROPHONE MUST BE DMF MMYYYY
UNOBSTUCTED FOR PROPER OPERATION. TSO–C123a
communications
2. DIMENSIONS ARE IN INCHES. Sarasota, Florida, USA ED–56A
NAMPLATE INFORMATION
905–E1300–18K
Figure A–17.
Outline and Dimensions, Model S055 Surface-Mount Microphone Module
165E1846–00 Rev. 07
Page A–26 Jan. 01/03
NAMPLATE INFORMATION
CANNON TM–RB1–M–0 1
TWINAX RECEPTACLE
1.625
ÉÉÉÉ
ÉÉÉ
ÉÉÉÉ
ÉÉÉ
ÉÉ
ÅÅ
2
ÉÉÉÉ
ÉÉÉ
ÉÉ
ÅÅ
2.00
1.625 2.00
DIA.
ÉÉÉÉ
0.25 2.00
2.56
0.50 4X 6–32
2.87 MAX. TAPPED
HOLES
NOTES:
1 MATING PLUGS FOR SPECIFIED RECEPTACLE ARE
CANNON TM–PL–F–39 OR TM–PL2–F–39.
2 INDICATED PORTION OF MICROPHONE MUST BE
UNOBSTRUCTED FOR PROPER OPERATION.
3 DIMENSIONS ARE IN INCHES.
905–E1780–18E
Figure A–18.
Outline and Dimensions, Model S055 Panel-Mount Microphone Module
Rev. 07 165E1846–00
Jan. 01/03 Page A–27
0.50
ÉÉÉÉ
1.09
1
ÉÉÉÉ
ÉÉÉ
ÅÅ
0.42 DIA
3.15 MAX
FOAM DAMPER cL
1.3
17
DC SUPPLY 18V (WHITE)
905–E1771–18G
* PER MIL-STD-595
Figure A–19.
Outline and Dimensions, Model S056 Surface-Mount Microphone Module
165E1846–00 Rev. 07
Page A–28 Jan. 01/03
905–E1838–18D
Figure A–20.
Outline and Dimensions, Model S056 Panel-Mount Microphone Module
Rev. 07 165E1846–00
Jan. 01/03 Page A–29
.50 .882
.020
+6 VDC INPUT
SIGNAL GROUND
SIGNAL OUTPUT (GREEN)
MIC
0
16.9 K 330 30
SIGNAL GROUND
300 60
SPECIFICATIONS: TEST CIRCUIT
FREQ RESP: REFER TO CHART.
ELEMENT CAPACITANCE: 17pF @ 1 kHz
CAPACITANCE (PIćFILTER): 4000pF 20%, 100 WVDC
WORKING VOLTAGE: <10 VDC MAX. 270 90
OUTPUT LEVEL (1 kHz SENSITIVITY): 7 TO 17.5 mV
(11 mV NOM.) @ 100dB SPL WITH A 16.9 kOHM
LOAD RESISTOR @ 1 kHz, 5 FEET.
DIMENSIONS: SEE DRAWING
120
SPECIAL FEATURE: CARDIOID POLAR RESPONSE 240
SHELL: BRASS
COLOR: BLACK, COLOR 27038 PER FEDĆSTDĆ595
Used On Remote Mic Part Numbers: 210
S055-0065-00 180
S055-0066-00 SCALE IS 5 100 Hz
S055-0067-00 DECIBELS PER DIVISION 2000 Hz
S055-0068-00 POLAR RESONSE
S055-0030-00
5 dB 1/4"
RESPONSE IN dB
5'
Figure A–21.
Model S055 Microphone Element Specifications and Response Diagram
165E1846–00 Rev. 07
Page A–30 Jan. 01/03
SIGNAL OUTPUT
DC SUPPLY 18V
.423 (BLACK) (WHITE)
.53 .005
.32
.50 1.84
.01uF 1K
330 30
SIGNAL GROUND
300 60
TEST CIRCUIT
SPECIFICATIONS:
FREQ RESP: REFER TO CHART .
OUTPUT LEVEL: 155mV NOMINAL 4dB AT 1KHz
270 90
94dB SPL. AT 1 METER.
DIMENSIONS: SEE DRAWING ABOVE.
SPECIAL FEATURE: CARDIOID POLAR RESPONSE.
CABLE: TEFLON INSULATED SHIELDED 2 COND. #22
GAGE STRANDED, ONE WHITE, ONE BLACK, 120
240
WITH A WHITE OUTER JACKET.
MICROPHONE COLOR: BLACK.
Used On Remote Mic Part Numbers:
S056-0047-00 210 100 Hz
S056-0048-00 SCALE IS 5
DECIBELS PER DIVISION 180
S056-0049-00 2000 Hz
S056-0050-00
S056-1048-00 POLAR RESPONSE
5 dB 1/4"
RESPONSE IN dB
1M
Figure A–22.
Model S056 Microphone Element Specifications and Response Diagram
Rev. 07 165E1846–00
Jan. 01/03 Page A–31
5.00 MAX
2.87
.37
NAMEPLATE
AND
MODIFICATIONS
(WITH CONFIG. AS REQ'D)
TEST ERASE
2.250 +.000 1.125 .002
Ć .030
HEADSET
600 OHMS
.18 5.37
5.750 + .000
Ć .020
MS3112Ć20Ć41P KEYWAY
RECEPTACLE
NOTES:
1. WEIGHT = 0.9 LBS. 0.1 lbs. .12 2.50
2. DIMENSIONS ARE IN INCHES.
3.00 MAX
93–CVR120C
Figure A–23.
Outline and Dimensions, Model A151B Control Unit
Does Not Comply with ED–56A
165E1846–00 Rev. 07
Page A–32 Jan. 01/03
14
Figure A–24.
Interwiring Diagram, Voice Recorder Unit, A151B Control Unit,
A55B Remote Microphone
Such Installations Do Not Comply with ED–56A
Rev. 07 165E1846–00
Jan. 01/03 Page A–33
1. Recommended minimum wire size is #22; however, wire size #24 is electrically permissible
except for long-run power leads where #18 wire is recommended (pins 2, 3, 9, & 17). Wire
resistance should not exceed 1 ohm for power leads and should not exceed 5 ohms for signal
leads. All wiring should be MIL–W–22759 or MIL–C–27500.
2. Only one power source is to be wired per aircraft. If 115 Vac, 400 Hz is supplied, no connec-
tion is to be made to pin 9. If 27.5 Vdc is supplied, no connection is to be made to pin 3.
Shorting pins 1 & 2 is optional.
3. Single ground point. Ground connection to be within 1 foot of pin 17, heavy gauge wire.
4. Jumper in aircraft connector. Without this jumper, the unit will not record or erase previously
recorded information, bulk erase will not activate, and test will indicate NO–GO.
5. Pin 3 is not a DC return and is not grounded in the recorder.
6. Wiring shown for fixed attenuation of 18 dB.
7. Twisted shielded cable. Shields to be grounded at the recorder using short connections.
8. If the power source has battery back-up, a means for terminating recording after a crash
should be included in the aircraft wiring. Grounding pin 10 terminates recording within 10
minutes.
9. BITE status output: ground = no fault, open = fault or CVR not installed.
10. Audio input .05 Vrms – 3 Vrms maximum. (1Vrms nominal).
11. Per FAA Action Notice A8300.56 dated Jan. 24, 1990, the wiring to Channels 1 and 3 may be
transposed; that is, Channel 1 will be Pilot and Channel 3 will be Third Crew Member or PA
System.
12. Short pins S & T for piston aircraft only.
13. In the Model A200S, this option is not available.
165E1846–00 Rev. 07
Page A–34 Jan. 01/03
5.00
2.87
.37
NAMEPLATE
AND
MODIFICATIONS
(WITH CONFIG. AS REQ'D)
1.20
MAX.
2.250 +.000
Ć .030
ÎÎ
ÎÎ
TEST ERASE
1.125 .002
HEADSET
600 OHMS
.18 5.37
5.750 +.000
Ć .020
MS3112Ć20Ć41P
PART PANEL METER RECEPTACLE KEYWAY
NUMBER COLOR ILLUMINATION
93A152–20 Gray None
93A152–25 Gray None
93A152–30 Black 28V
93A152–35 Gray 28V 2.13
93A152–40 Gray 5V
93A152–50 Brown (ATR–42) None
93A152–60 Brown (ATR–42) 5V 1.12
93A152–70 Black None
.12 2.50
NOTES:
1. WEIGHT = 1.2 LBS. 0.15 LBS. 3.00
2. DIMENSIONS ARE IN INCHES.
93–CVR119B
Figure A–25.
Outline and Dimensions, Model A152B Control Unit
Does Not Comply with ED–56A
Rev. 07 165E1846–00
Jan. 01/03 Page A–35
Figure A–26.
Interwiring Diagram, Voice Recorder Unit, A152B Control Unit with Internal Microphone
Such Installations Do Not Comply with ED–56A
165E1846–00 Rev. 07
Page A–36 Jan. 01/03
1. Recommended minimum wire size is #22; however, wire size #24 is electrically permissible
except for long-run power leads where #18 wire is recommended (pins 2, 3, 9, & 17). Wire
resistance should not exceed 1 ohm for power leads and should not exceed 5 ohms for signal
leads. All wiring should be MIL–W–22759 or MIL–C–27500.
2. Only one power source is to be wired per aircraft. If 115 Vac, 400 Hz is supplied, no connec-
tion is to be made to pin 9. If 27.5 Vdc is supplied, no connection is to be made to pins 2 & 3.
Shorting pins 1 & 2 is optional.
3. Single ground point. Ground connection to be within 1 foot of pin 17, heavy gauge wire.
4. Jumper in aircraft connector. Without this jumper, the unit will not record or erase previously
recorded information, bulk erase will not activate, and test will indicate NO–GO.
5. Pin 3 is not a DC return and is not grounded in the recorder.
6. Wiring shown for fixed attenuation of 18 dB.
7. Twisted shielded cable. Shields to be grounded at the recorder using short connections.
8. If the power source has battery back-up, a means for terminating recording after a crash
should be included in the aircraft wiring. Grounding pin 10 terminates recording within 10
minutes.
9. BITE status output: ground = no fault, open = fault or CVR not installed.
10. Audio input .05 Vrms – 3 Vrms maximum. (1Vrms nominal).
11. Per FAA Action Notice A8300.56 dated Jan. 24, 1990, the wiring to Channels 1 and 3 may be
transposed; that is, Channel 1 will be Pilot and Channel 3 will be Third Crew Member or PA
System.
12. Short pins S & T for piston aircraft only.
13. If meter illumination is included in Control Unit, supply voltage from lighting bus to proper pins.
14. Jumper wires per ARINC 557, 1/2-inch maximum length.
15. In the Model A200S, this option is not available.
Rev. 07 165E1846–00
Jan. 01/03 Page A–37
5.00
NAMEPLATE
AND
MODIFICATIONS
1.97 2.75
.39
SOURIAU 8525-10R-8B-3ASN
SOURIAU 8525-10R-14B-19SN
1.75
1.05
1.78 2X 0.12
.05
3.38.05
NOTES:
1. DIMENSIONS ARE IN INCHES.
93–CVR104D
Figure A–27.
Outline and Dimensions, Model A150 External Preamplifier Module
Does Not Comply with ED–56A
165E1846–00 Rev. 07
Page A–38 Jan. 01/03
13
Figure A–28.
Interwiring Diagram, Voice Recorder Unit, A150 External Preamplifier,
A55B Remote Microphone
Such Installations Do Not Comply with ED–56A
Rev. 07 165E1846–00
Jan. 01/03 Page A–39
1. Recommended minimum wire size is #22; however, wire size #24 is electrically permissible
except for long-run power leads where #18 wire is recommended (pins 2, 3, 9, & 17). Wire
resistance should not exceed 1 ohm for power leads and should not exceed 5 ohms for signal
leads. All wiring should be MIL–W–22759 or MIL–C–27500.
2. Only one power source is to be wired per aircraft. If 115 Vac, 400 Hz is supplied, no connec-
tion is to be made to pin 9. If 27.5 Vdc is supplied, no connection is to be made to pin 3.
Shorting pins 1 & 2 is optional.
3. Single ground point. Ground connection to be within 1 foot of pin 17, heavy gauge wire.
4. Jumper in aircraft connector. Without this jumper, the unit will not record or erase previously
recorded information, bulk erase will not activate, and test will indicate NO-GO.
5. Pin 3 is not a DC return and is not grounded in the recorder.
6. Wiring shown for fixed attenuation of 18 dB.
7. Twisted shielded cable. Shields to be grounded at the recorder using short connections.
8. If the power source has battery back-up, a means for terminating recording after a crash
should be included in the aircraft wiring. Grounding pin 10 terminates recording within 10
minutes.
9. BITE status output: Ground = no fault, Open = fault or CVR not installed.
10. Audio input .05 Vrms – 3 Vrms maximum. (1Vrms nominal).
11. Per FAA Action Notice A8300.56 dated Jan. 24, 1990, the wiring to Channels 1 and 3 may be
transposed; that is, Channel 1 will be Pilot and Channel 3 will be Third Crew Member or PA
System.
12. In the Model A200S, this option is not available.
165E1846–00 Rev. 07
Page A–40 Jan. 01/03
1.09
1.12
ÉÉÉÉÉÉ
1
30
ÉÉÉÉÉÉ
ÉÉÉÉ
ÉÉÉ
ÉÉÉÉÉÉ
ÉÉÉÉ
ÉÉÉ
ÅÅÅ
ÉÉÉÉÉÉ
ÉÉÉÉ
ÉÉÉ
.415
DIA.
1.19 .84 DIA
ÅÅÅ
ÉÉÉÉÉÉ
ÉÉÉÉ
ÉÉÉ
ÅÅÅ
ÉÉÉÉÉÉ
CONFIG. P/N LEVEL .64
2.25
FOAM DAMPER cL
.92
15
DC SUPPLY 6V
(WHITE)
SIGNAL OUTPUT
.700 cL (BLACK)
SIGNAL GND
SHIELDED WIRE, 22 AWG (SHIELD)
TWISTED PAIR,
LENGTH 17 INCHES
NOTES:
0.50 FOR PART NOS. 93A055–60, 93A055–65, & 93A055–67.
1 0.89 FOR PART NO. 93A055–66.
2. DIMENSIONS ARE IN INCHES.
93–CVR107C
Part Number Housing Color Microphone Type Weight 93–CVR113C
Figure A-29.
Outline and Dimensions, Model A55B SurfaceĆMount Microphone Module,
Directional Microphone
Does Not Comply with ED-56A
Rev. 07 165E1846–00
Jan. 01/03 Page A–41
ÉÉÉÉÉÉ
ÉÉÉÉÉÉ
ÉÉÉÉ
ÅÅÅ
30
ÉÉÉÉÉÉ
ÉÉÉÉ
ÅÅÅ
ÉÉÉÉÉÉ
ÉÉÉÉ
ÅÅÅ
1.19 .84 DIA
2.25
FOAM DAMPER cL
.92
15
DC SUPPLY 6V
(BLACK)
SIGNAL OUTPUT
(WHITE)
.700 cL
SIGNAL GND
SHIELDED WIRE, 22 AWG (SHIELD)
TWISTED PAIR,
LENGTH 17 INCHES
NOTES:
1. DIMENSIONS ARE IN INCHES.
93–CVR114C
Figure A-30.
Outline and Dimensions, Model A55B SurfaceĆMount Microphone Module,
MiniĆCondenser Microphone
Does Not Comply with ED-56A
165E1846–00 Rev. 07
Page A–42 Jan. 01/03
CONFIGURATION/
COMPANY LOGO
NAMEPLATE
CANNON TM–RB1–M–0 1
TWINAX RECEPTACLE
1.625
ÉÉÉÉ
ÉÉÉ
ÉÉÉÉ
ÉÉÉ
ÅÅ
ÉÉÉÉ
ÉÉÉ
ÅÅ
2.00
DIA. 1.625 2.02
ÉÉÉÉ
0.25
2.02 6–32
2.56
1.20 TAPPED
MAX. HOLE
2.87
4 PLACES
NOTES:
1 MATING PLUGS FOR SPECIFIED RECEPTACLE ARE
CANNON TM–PL–F–39 OR TM–PL2–F–39.
2. DIMENSIONS ARE IN INCHES.
93–CVR117B
Figure A–31.
Outline and Dimensions, Model A55B Panel-Mount Microphone Module, Rear Connector
Does Not Comply with ED–56A
Rev. 07 165E1846–00
Jan. 01/03 Page A–43
CONFIGURATION/
COMPANY LOGO
NAMEPLATE
CANNON TM–RB1–M–0
TWINAX RECEPTACLE
0.25
0.47 1
1.625
ÉÉÉÉ
ÉÉÉ
ÉÉÉÉ
ÉÉÉ
ÅÅ
ÉÉÉÉ
ÉÉÉ
ÅÅ
2.00
DIA. 1.625 2.02
ÉÉÉÉ
0.25 2.02 6–32
2.56
TAPPED
1.20
HOLE
MAX.
4 PLACES
NOTES:
1 MATING PLUGS FOR SPECIFIED RECEPTACLE ARE
CANNON TM–PL–F–39 OR TM–PL2–F–39.
2. DIMENSIONS ARE IN INCHES.
93–CVR115B
Figure A–32.
Outline and Dimensions, Model A55B Panel-Mount Microphone Module, Top Connector
Does Not Comply with ED–56A
165E1846–00 Rev. 07
Page A–44 Jan. 01/03
APPENDIX B
Rev. 07 165E1846–00
Jan. 01/03 Page B–1
165E1846–00 Rev. 07
Page B–2 Jan. 01/03
Model: FA2100 CVR Product: Solid State Cockpit Voice Recorder (SSCVR), 30-Minute
Part Number: 2100–1010–00 Manufacturer: L-3 Communications, Aviation Recorders
6000 Fruitville Road, Sarasota, FL 34232
P.O. Box 3041, Zip Code 34230-3041
TSO Number: C123a Manufacturer’s Specification and/or Other Applicable
Specification: Aviation Recorders Document 905–E1436–07,
EUROCAE ED–56A, RTCA/DO–160C
Low Temperature
Ground Survival 4.5.1 –55°C
Operating 4.5.1 –55°C
High Temperature
Ground Survival 4.5.2 +85°C
Operating 4.5.3 +70°C
Altitude 4.6.1 +55,000 feet
Rev. 07 165E1846–00
Jan. 01/03 Page B–3
165E1846–00 Rev. 07
Page B–4 Jan. 01/03
2. Category A2 is used for decompression and overpressure tests because these tests are not
specified by Category F2. Decompression from Category A2 is performed at the F2 altitude.
Overpressure is performed at the Category A2 specified pressure.
3. For helicopter installations and other severe environments, vibration mount Part Number
9300–343 or equivalent, or heavy duty vibration mount Part Number 93–955 or equivalent, are
recommended.
Remarks: All tests except Crash Safety (Sustained), RTCA/DO-160C paragraph 7.3.2.2, Explosion
Proofness, RTCA/DO–160C paragraph 9.0, and Impact Shock, EUROCAE ED–56A paragraph
5.3.2a, were conducted at L-3 Communications, Aviation Recorders, Sarasota, Florida.
Crash Safety (Sustained) tests were conducted at Baker Electronics, Sarasota, Florida.
Explosion Proofness tests were conducted at E-Systems, Inc., ECI Division, St. Petersburg,
Florida. Impact Shock tests, EUROCAE ED-56A paragraph 5.3.2a, were conducted at the
University of Dayton Research Institute, Dayton, Ohio.
Rev. 07 165E1846–00
Jan. 01/03 Page B–5
165E1846–00 Rev. 07
Page B–6 Jan. 01/03
Model: FA2100 CVR Product: Solid State Cockpit Voice Recorder (SSCVR), 120 Minute
Part Number: 2100–1020–00 Manufacturer: L-3 Communications, Aviation Recorders
2100–1020–90 6000 Fruitville Road, Sarasota, FL 34232
2100–1020–93 P.O. Box 3041, Zip Code 34230-3041
TSO Number: C123a Manufacturer’s Specification and/or Other Applicable
Specification: Aviation Recorders Document 905–E1436–07,
EUROCAE ED–56A, RTCA/DO–160C
Low Temperature
Ground Survival 4.5.1 –55°C
Operating 4.5.1 –55°C
High Temperature
Ground Survival 4.5.2 +85°C
Operating 4.5.3 +70°C
Altitude 4.6.1 +55,000 feet
Rev. 07 165E1846–00
Jan. 01/03 Page B–7
165E1846–00 Rev. 07
Page B–8 Jan. 01/03
Temperature and Altitude 4.0 Equipment tested to Category A2. (Altitude &
Decompression tested to Category D2.)
Low Temperature
Ground Survival 4.5.1 –55°C
Operating 4.5.1 –15°C
High Temperature
Ground Survival 4.5.2 +85°C
Operating 4.5.3 +70°C
Altitude 4.6.1 +50,000 feet
Rev. 07 165E1846–00
Jan. 01/03 Page B–9
165E1846–00 Rev. 07
Page B–10 Jan. 01/03
High Temperature
Ground Survival 4.5.2 +85°C
Short Time 4.5.2 +70°C
Operating 4.5.3 +70°C
Altitude 4.6.1 +15,000 feet
Rev. 07 165E1846–00
Jan. 01/03 Page B–11
Remarks: The following tests were conducted at Electro-Voice, Inc., Sevierville, TN: Temperature and
Altitude, RTCA/DO-160C paragraph 4.0; Temperature Variation, RTCA/DO-160C paragraph 5.0;
and Humidity, RTCA/DO–160C paragraph 6.0.
The Explosion Proofness tests, RTCA/DO-160C paragraph 9.0, were conducted at Raytheon
E-Systems, St. Petersburg, FL.
All other tests were conducted at L-3 Communications, Aviation Recorders, Sarasota, Florida.
165E1846–00 Rev. 07
Page B–12 Jan. 01/03
Low Temperature
Ground Survival 4.5.1 –55°C
Operating 4.5.1 –55°C
High Temperature
Ground Survival 4.5.2 +85°C
Operating 4.5.3 +70°C
Altitude 4.6.1 +55,000 feet
Rev. 07 165E1846–00
Jan. 01/03 Page B–13
Notes: 1. Category A2 is used for the decompression and overpressure tests because these tests are not
specified by Category F2. Decompression from Category A2 is performed at the F2 altitude.
Overpressure is performed at the Category A2 specified pressure.
Remarks: All tests except Crash Safety (Sustained), RTCA/DO-160C paragraph 7.3.2.2, and Explosion
Proofness, RTCA/DO–160C paragraph 9.0, were conducted at L-3 Communications, Aviation
Recorders, Sarasota, Florida. Crash Safety (Sustained) tests were conducted at Baker Electronics,
Sarasota, Florida. Explosion Proofness tests were conducted at E-Systems, ECI Division,
St. Petersburg, Florida.
165E1846–00 Rev. 07
Page B–14 Jan. 01/03
Low Temperature
Ground Survival 4.5.1 –55°C
Operating 4.5.1 –55°C
High Temperature
Ground Survival 4.5.2 +85°C
Operating 4.5.3 +70°C
Altitude 4.6.1 +55,000 feet
Rev. 07 165E1846–00
Jan. 01/03 Page B–15
165E1846–00 Rev. 07
Page B–16 Jan. 01/03
High Temperature
Ground Survival 4.5.2 +85°C
Operating 4.5.3 +70°C
Altitude 4.6.1 +55,000 feet
Rev. 07 165E1846–00
Jan. 01/03 Page B–17
165E1846–00 Rev. 07
Page B–18 Jan. 01/03
Notes: 1. Category A2 is used for the decompression and overpressure tests because these tests are not
specified by Category F2. Decompression from Category A2 is performed at the F2 altitude.
Overpressure is performed at the Category A2 specified pressure.
Remarks: All tests except Crash Safety (Sustained), RTCA/DO-160C paragraph 7.3.2.2, and Explosion
Proofness, RTCA/DO–160C paragraph 9.0, were conducted at L-3 Communications, Aviation
Recorders, Sarasota, Florida. Crash Safety (Sustained) tests were conducted at Baker Electronics,
Sarasota, Florida. Explosion Proofness tests were conducted at E-Systems, ECI Division, St.
Petersburg, Florida.
Rev. 07 165E1846–00
Jan. 01/03 Page B–19
165E1846–00 Rev. 07
Page B–20 Jan. 01/03
High Temperature
Ground Survival 4.5.2 +85°C
Operating 4.5.3 +70°C
Altitude 4.6.1 +15,000 feet
Rev. 07 165E1846–00
Jan. 01/03 Page B–21
ÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁ
ÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁ
quired.
ÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁ
Remarks: All tests except Crash Safety (Sustained), RTCA/DO-160C paragraph 7.3.2.2, and Explosion
ÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁ
Proofness, RTCA/DO–160C paragraph 9.0, were conducted at L-3 Communications, Aviation
ÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁ
Recorders, Sarasota, Florida. Crash Safety (Sustained) tests were conducted at Baker Electronics,
ÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁ
Sarasota, Florida. Explosion Proofness tests were conducted at E-Systems, ECI Division,
St. Petersburg, Florida.
165E1846–00 Rev. 07
Page B–22 Jan. 01/03
Low Temperature
Ground Survival 4.5.1 –55°C
Operating 4.5.1 –55°C
High Temperature
Ground Survival 4.5.2 +85°C
Operating 4.5.3 +70°C
Altitude 4.6.1 +55,000 feet
Rev. 07 165E1846–00
Jan. 01/03 Page B–23
Notes: 1. Category F2 does not contation decompression and overpressure requirements, while Category
A2 does. L3AR has elected to perform Category A2 decompression at Category F2 altitude
parameters and Category A2 overpressure.
165E1846–00 Rev. 07
Page B–24 Jan. 01/03
Low Temperature
Ground Survival 4.5.1 –55°C
Operating 4.5.1 –15°C
High Temperature
Ground Survival 4.5.2 +85°C
Operating 4.5.3 +70°C
Altitude 4.6.1 +15,000 feet
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Low Temperature
Ground Survival 4.5.1 –55°C
Operating 4.5.1 –55°C
High Temperature
Ground Survival 4.5.2 +85°C
Operating 4.5.3 +70°C
Altitude 4.6.1 +55,000 feet
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Notes: 1. Category A2 is used for the decompression and overpressure tests because these tests are not
specified by Category F2. Decompression from Category A2 is performed at the F2 altitude.
Overpressure is performed at the Category A2 specified pressure.
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Low Temperature
Ground Survival 4.5.1 –55°C
Operating 4.5.1 –55°C
High Temperature
Ground Survival 4.5.2 +85°C
Operating 4.5.3 +70°C
Altitude 4.6.1 +55,000 feet
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APPENDIX C
ACCESSORY EQUIPMENT
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2.50
.38 1.750
.19
ACCELERATION
1.37
3.00
C.G.
2.625
TERMINALS
45_
RESET BUTTON
POINTING
TOWARD GROUND
Figure C–1.
Inertia/Impact Switch Model 3LO–453/3
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Specifications
We reserve the right to change the design and specification of goods supplied, without
notice, to incorporate improvements in design and manufacturing techniques.
Dukane Corporation / Seacom Division / St. Charles, IL 60174 / (630) 584–2300 / Fax: (630) 584–5154
Printed in U.S.A. Form No. 10589–C–91
Figure C–3.
Dukane ULD Tester, Aviation Recorders’ Part Number 15977
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APPENDIX D
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AC alternating current
ARINC Aeronautical Radio, Incorporated
ATC Air Traffic Control
ATR Air Transport Racking
AUX auxiliary
BIT Built-in-Test
BITE Built-in-Test Equipment
BTU British Thermal Unit
CAGE Commercial and Government Entity Code
CAM Cockpit Area Microphone
CH channel
COMB combined
CSMU Crash Survivable Memory Unit
CVR Cockpit Voice Recorder
DC direct current
EQF Environmental Qualification Form
EUROCAE European Organization for Civil Aviation Equipment
FAA Federal Aviation Administration
FAR Federal Aviation Regulation
FED–STD Federal Standard
FSK frequency shift keyed, frequency shift keying
GMT Greenwich Mean Time
GND ground
GSE Ground Support Equipment
HQ high quality
Hz Hertz (cycles per second)
lbs. pounds
LRU Line Replaceable Unit
mA milliamperes
Mic microphone
ms milliseconds
mVrms millivolts route mean squared
MOPS Minimum Operational Performance Specification
PCM Pulse Code Modulation
PI Portable Interface
PN Part Number
PWA Printed Wiring Assembly
QTY quantity
RTCA Radio Technical Commission for Aeronautics
SER serial
SINAD signal-to-noise plus distortion (ratio)
SQ standard quality
TSO Technical Standard Order
ULD Underwater Locator Device
Vrms volts route mean squared
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