L3 Aviation Products FA2100 CVR User Manual

INSTALLATION & OPERATION
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
MODEL FA2100 CVR
COCKPIT VOICE RECORDER
1/2-ATR SHORT CASE
(SUPERSEDES FAR 08337220)
Rev. 07
January 01/03
Aviation Recorders
P.O. Box 3041
Sarasota, Florida 34230
CAGE Code 06141
RECORDER PART NUMBERS: 2100–1010–00
2100–1020–00
2100–1020–02
2100–1020–90
2100–1020–91
2100–1020–93
CONTROL UNIT MODEL NUMBERS: S151 S161
S152 S162
S251 S261
A151B A152B
MICROPHONE PREAMPLIFIER S150 S160
MODULE MODEL NUMBERS: A150
REMOTE MICROPHONE S055 S056
MODEL NUMBERS: A55B
Manufactured in Accordance with
FAA TSO–C123a/EUROCAE ED–56A/ARINC 757
P/N: 165E1846–00

L3 Aviation Products FA2100 CVR Specifications

General

Brand	L3 Aviation Products
Model	FA2100 CVR
Category	Voice Recorder
Language	English

Summary

GENERAL

BEFORE APPLYING POWER

Safety guidance for initial power application and fuse verification.

2.0 EQUIPMENT LIMITATIONS/SPECIFICATIONS

2.3 Electrical Characteristics

2.5 Crash- and Fire-Survival Characteristics

Lists penetration, crush, fire, and impact survival ratings per standards.

3.0 INSTALLATION PROCEDURES AND LIMITATIONS

3.1 Installation Precautions

Stresses the need for FAA approval and coordination for installations.

3.3 Installation Acceptance by Field Approval Method

Details requirements for field approval, including documentation and testing.

3.6 Power Requirements

Specifies power input voltages, frequency, and maximum power draw.

3.7 Wiring Connections

Refers to ARINC 757 for wiring and Appendix A for diagrams.

3.8 Audio System Interface

3.10 Cessation of Recording

Outlines automatic means for stopping recording after a crash impact.

4.0 POST-INSTALLATION CHECKOUT

5.0 OPERATIONAL TESTS

5.1 Preflight Functional Check

Assures system integrity by performing a self-test before each flight.

5.2 Complete Audio System Check

7.0 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

8.0 FLIGHT CHECKOUT PROCEDURE

8.2 Flight Checkout

Details pre- and post-flight procedures for verifying CVR operation.