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AFDAR is the first AI qualified 'state-of-the-art' downloader, capable of downloading AND analyzing (semi-automatic or automatic) data from your FDR and CVR recorder units. Integrated into our ruggedized pad (or optional laptop), AFDAR completely manages, detects, configures, and memorizes all CVR/FDR inter-data communications to expedite future downloads. The platform is equipped with a rich data management feature, data metrics display, and parameter database thereby enabling ARINC 429/573/717 databus monitoring.

  • Multiple CVR/FDR interface cables available
  • Ruggedized pad or laptop for harsh environments
  • Cellular option available
  • Free training (remote or on-site)
  • The industry's most cost-effective download and readout solution
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Whether it’s big or small, we have the package for you.

  • CVR Data Download
  • Optional Automatic Data Upload
  • ARINC 717 Databus Display
  • Recorder Configuration Database
  • Parameter Database
  • Wireless / Ethernet / Bluetooth ready
  • Independent Power
  • No PCMCIA card required
  • Advanced Security
  • Full Data Management & Tracking
  • No Calibration required
  • Data Metrics Monitoring
  • Configuration Management
  • 10 year history tracking & data storage
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  • AFDAR with Built-In Semi-Automatic Analysis
  • ARINC 429 Databus Display
  • Parameter Range Validation
  • Parameter Accuracy Validation
  • Sensor Exceedance Detection
  • Sensor Calibration Validation
  • Parameter Sampling Rate Verification
  • Remote CVR/FDR Download
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  • The Complete AFDAR Suite with AI-Powered Analysis & Reporting
  • Automatic Flight Data Analysis & Readout 'On-Wing'
  • Automatic FDR Readout Report
  • Automatic Calibrational Analysis
  • Automatic Correlational Analysis
  • Automatic Regulatory Analysis
  • Automatic Statistical Analysis
  • Automatic SOP Analysis
  • Automatic Event Analysis (Programmable)
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AFDAR CableFDR SeriesRecorder Model
FDi-100980-4100Honeywell UFDR
FDi-110S603
S703
S800
S903		L3 (Fairchild) F1000
FDi-120980-4120
980-4700		Honeywell SSFDR & SSUFDR
FDi-130980-4710Honeywell AR-SSFDR
FDi-140980-4750Honeywell HFR5 - C/D SSFDR
FDi-1502100
2200
2300		L3 (Fairchild) FA2100-FA2300
FDi-1601607Universal Avionics FDR-25
AFDAR CableCVR SeriesRecorder Model
CVi-200S200L3 (Fairchild) A200S
CVi-210980-6020
980-6022		Honeywell SSCVR
CVi-220980-6032Honeywell HFR5-V SSCVR
CVi-2302100
2200
2300		L3 (Fairchild) FA2100-FA2300
CVi-240980-6023Honeywell AR-120 SSCVR
CVi-2501606Universal Avionics CVR-120R
CVi-2601605Universal Avionics CVFDR-145R
AFDAR CableDatabus TypeFunction
R-717ARINC 573/717Reads & displays ARINC 573/717 flight data
T-717ARINC 573/717Transmits ARINC 573/717 flight data
TR-717ARINC 573/717Transmits & Receives ARINC 573/717 flight data
R-429ARINC 429Reads & displays ARINC 429 data
T-429ARINC 429Transmits ARINC 429 data
TR-429ARINC 429Transmits & Receives 429 data

I failed my annual FDR readout for my helicopter due to a missing rotor speed. How can I address this?

First make sure the signal/sensor output is available on your helicopter. Next, upgrade your CVR to a model which has rotor speed capability. If you require certification assistance, we can help.

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I need to synchronize my FDR and CVR data due to an aircraft incident we just had. How can I go about this?

Locate the sample where your FDR radio altitude reached 50 foot (+/-) on approach and match that up with your CVR audio callout at 50 feet. Next, create a chart correlating the audio time to your GMT time based on the initial 50 foot synchronization you have established. If you find this difficult, you can also attend our CVA 101 course where we teach students how to synchronize CVR and FDR data.

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How do I modify my FDR to record more than 25 hours?

You can modify the program pins at the rear of the SSFDR to uptick your recording hours. For example, if you have a Honeywell PN 980-4700-XXX installed, you can alter the ‘ground/open’ discrete wiring at pin 17 & 18 of the SSFDR mating connector to increase your recording capacity.

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How can I determine the amount of hours recorded by my FDR?

The amount of recorded hours is dependent on a combination of your FDAU wps output and FDR maximum allowable recording speed. If there is a one to one relationship between the two units, i.e. – 64 wps FDAU with a 64 wps FDR, you will record the last 25 hours of flight data. This also applies to the case when the FDAU and FDR are both 128wps, 256wps, or even higher. If there is a mismatch between the FDAU and FDR speed, a small and simple calculation can be made to determine actual flight hour recording capacity. See the figure below for the various possibilities:

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How can I determine the speed of my Flight Data Recording system in words per second (wps)?

There are basically 4 ways to determine your speed, with the 4th being a bit more involved. First, the speed should be listed or documented in chapter 31 of your aircraft Maintenance Manual and/or Wiring Diagram Manual. However there are times when for some reason, the required information cannot be found. If this is the case, as a second method, you may reference the CMM or technical specification for your Flight Data Acquisition Unit (FDAU). If you are still unable to find this information, you may contact the aircraft manufacturer for the wps or review your previous FDR download analysis reports. Please keep in mind, the OEM will only know the as-delivered configuration of your aircraft. If there were modifications to your aircraft post-delivery – manufacturer unaware of the changes – youll need to contact us for an analysis of your raw data. Using our software we can determine the wps of your system.

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With regard to Flight Data Recorder Systems, what exactly does wps imply? I have noticed this abbreviation in our FDR documentation and in communications with the manufacturer several times:

WPS = words per second. A word (12-bits in length) contains binary data which represents a specific parameter value. Please see figure 1 below. Your FDR records in frames (4 second intervals) and each frame contains 4 sub frames (one sub frame = 1 second). With each second that goes by a specific quantity of words are recorded into memory. If you operate a 64 wps FDR system, you will record 64 12-bit words in one second. The higher the word capacity the more information you can record.

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What is a Dataframe Layout (DFL)?

A DFL, also known by the name Logical Frame Layout (LFL), Dataframe Interface Control & Requirements Document, and many other names depending on the manufacturer, is a document which specifies the FDR, QAR, or DAR Parameter Word (location), Recording Speed, Sampling Rate, Bits, and Conversion formulae for your recording system.  

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