Instruction Manual
Installation & Operation
Model FA2100 CVR
165E1846–00
Jan. 01/03
Rev. 07
Page 1
1.0
INTRODUCTION
1.1
Purpose of Manual
This Installation and Operation Instruction Manual applies to the following Model FA2100 CVR Cockpit
Voice Recorders:
2100–1010–00
2100–1020–90
2100–1020–00
2100–1020–91
2100–1020–02
2100–1020–93
In this manual, these recorders are referred to as FA2100 CVR, or CVR’s. Refer to FA2100 GACVR
Installation Manual (p/n: 165E1848–00) for the installation of the FA2100 General Aviation Cockpit
Voice Recorders.
This manual contains date sensitive information necessary to install these CVRs in the aircraft, to operate
them, and to verify that the installed units are operating properly. This manual also describes the features
and functions of the FA2100 CVR System and associated accessories.
Note:
Contact L-3 Communications, Aviation Recorders, to verify this date sensitive
information when using this manual to develop other documentation.
Comments or recommendations about the installation, operation, and check out of the FA2100 CVR
should be sent to L-3 Communications, Aviation Recorders, Product Support Department, at the address
shown in section 9.3.
1.2
Equipment and Document Requirements
The following equipment and documents are, or may be, required for on-aircraft installation and check
out of these FA2100 CVRs:
F
This Installation & Operation Instruction Manual.
F
Portable Interface (PI), Part Number 17TES0043 (includes PI Memory Card Module, Part
Number 17TES0053; PI Audio Readout Cable, Part Number 17TES0051; and PI Auxiliary
Readout Cable, Part Number 17TES0052).
F
Portable Interface Operator’s Manual, Part Number 165E1630–00
F
Cockpit Voice Recorder System Test Panel, Part Number 9300A860; and Cable Assembly, Part
Number 024E1122–00 (for FA2100 CVR Readout, see paragraph 6.0). Instead of the Test Panel,
the PI and a customer-fabricated cable to provide power to the FA2100 CVR’s main (rear) con-
nector can be used.
F
Ultrasonic Test Set (Underwater Locator Device (ULD) Tester), Part Number 15977 (if func-
tional testing of ULD is required).
F
Component Maintenance Manual, Cockpit Voice Recorder, Model FA2100 CVR, ATA
23–70–04, Part Number 165E1689-00.
