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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.

 Display Status

This object is not on display at the National Air and Space Museum. It is either on loan or in storage.
Object Details
Country of Origin United States of America Type AVIONICS Manufacturer Loral Data Systems
 Physical Description Rectangular box with handle and locating beacon on front face filled with electronics, painted International Orange with two diagonal white stripes. Dimensions 3-D: 36.8 × 12.7 × 20.3cm, 8.6kg (1 ft. 2 1/2 in. × 5 in. × 8 in., 18.9lb.)
 Materials Circuit cards - Epoxy glass
Circuit Chips - Integrated
Connectors - Integrated
Housing - Stainless Steel
Non-Magnetic Metals
Paint
Ink
Adhesive Sticker
Plastic
 Inventory Number A19950037000 Credit Line Gift of Loral Data Systems. Data Source National Air and Space Museum Restrictions & Rights Usage conditions apply
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