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
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