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This is an unflown example of a recording medium (foil) that was used on the earliest flight data recorders. It recorded a few basic parameters of a flight as scratches on a piece of foil. This medium is obsolete and has been replaced by magnetic or solid-state recorders, although a few aircraft still in service may continue to use foil.

 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 Stainless steel spool with a roll of Inconel metal foil. Dimensions 3-D: 12.7 × 2.9cm (5 × 1 1/8 in.)
 Materials Ferrous Alloy
Foil
Adhesive Tape
 Inventory Number A19950040000 Credit Line Gift of Loral Data Systems. Data Source National Air and Space Museum Restrictions & Rights Usage conditions apply
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