DIGITAL FLIGHT DATA RECORDER (Parts 91 and 135)
On airplanes which are equipped with more than 9 passenger seats and are operated under FAR
Part 91 or FAR Part 135, a digital flight data recorder (FDR), which continuously records at least 17
parameters of airplane and systems operation, is required. A continuous recording of 8 hours is also
required. The optional recorder installed in the Citation XLS records the information digitally by a
solid state method. Recorder operation begins upon airplane power-up and continues until electrical
power is shut off. Recorder operation requires no attention from crew members. An annunciator light
(FDR FAIL) in the annunciator panel will illuminate if the flight data recorder malfunctions or if power
to the system fails. The flight data recorder receives 28-volt DC power through a 5-ampere circuit
breaker (FDR) on the right circuit breaker panel powered by the right avionics bus.
AIRCELL - ST 3100 IRIDIUM TELECOMMUNICATIONS SYSTEM
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Worldwide Iridium satellite voice and data communication.
• Air and ground service.
• Single-source provider for equipment, services, support.
• Access Rockwell Collins’ Airshow Network.
• Access Universal Avionics’ UniLink information in-flight.
• Access MedAire’s MedLink in-flight medical emergency help.
• Corded or cordless handsets.
The AirCell ST 3100 telecommunication system is a compact, light-weight system that offers
worldwide voice and data communication through the Iridium network of 66 low-earth orbiting (LEO)
satellites. Making and receiving calls to any telephone can be made on the ground or in the air.
The built-in RS-232 support allows Internet dial-up connections to access e-mail and Web sites.
AirCell service partners provide access to news, weather, financial, ATC information and messaging
and MedAire’s MedLink in-flight medical emergency help.
In addition to global coverage, the ST 3100 provides communications between the cabin and cockpit
with audio intercom and conference calling features.
MAGNASTAR C-2000 DIGITAL AIRBORNE TELEPHONE
The MagnaStar C-2000 can be used to place and receive voice telephone calls, send data
transmissions via modem, as well as to send and receive facsimile transmissions. A central
processor on board each MagnaStar equipped airplane controls and coordinates the (s) for all voice
calls, data and fax modem transmissions, and in-cabin intercom functions. The MagnaStar
continually scans and monitors ground based radio cells for the clearest usable communications
channel while in flight. The LCD on the handset indicates the availability of a channel and- the
clearest usable communications channel while in flight. The system searches for the optimum
channel when a call is initiated and connects the calling and receiving parties. The system allows for
multiple handsets and two simultaneous calls may be placed (voice, fax, or data). Reliable and clear
connections are ensured at all times through digital technology. Coverage is provided throughout
North America above 17,000 feet (much of the United States is covered at lower altitudes) and
additional coverage is available on the ground at many major domestic airports.
Cessna Citation XLS - Instrumentation & Avionics
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