This is an unflown example of a Cockpit Voice Recorder, similar to those that have been installed in most commercial US aircraft since the 1990s. It recodes sounds in the cabin, including voices but also background sounds such as the engines or other noises, that may be very helpful to investigators trying to find the cause of a crash.
Gift of Loral Data Systems.
Country of Origin: United States of America
Dimensions:
3-D Test: 36.8 x 12.7 x 20.3cm, 8.6kg (14 1/2 x 5 x 8 in., 18 7/8lb.)
Materials:
Circuit cards - Epoxy glass
Circuit Chips - Integrated
Connectors - Integrated
Housing - Stainless Steel
Physical Description:
Rectangular box with handle and locating beacon on front face filled with electronics, painted International Orange with two diagonal white stripes.
