What information must a flight recorder record in a small category VCA aircraft, as per VTOL.2555?

According to VTOL.2555, the flight recorder must record information sufficient to determine the flight path and speed, communications with air traffic services, audio from the flight crew compartment (for multicrew and VEMS operations), and information provided to the crew and necessary for the safe operation of the aircraft.

How should a flight recorder be powered in a small category VCA aircraft, according to VTOL.2555?

According to VTOL.2555, the flight recorder must be powered by the most reliable power source and remain powered for as long as possible without jeopardising service to essential or emergency loads and emergency operation of the aircraft.

What are the requirements for flight recorder installation in small category VCA aircraft according to VTOL.2555?

VTOL.2555 specifies that small category VCA aircraft must have an approved flight recorder installed to ensure accurate recording for at least 5 hours. The recorder should be powered by a reliable source, colored bright orange for visibility, automatically record data, and use an accepted digital format. It should record flight path, speed, communications with air traffic services, audio from the flight crew compartment, and information necessary for safe operation.

What color should a flight recorder be in a small category VCA aircraft, according to VTOL.2555?

According to VTOL.2555, a high proportion of the flight recorder's outer surface area should be colored in bright orange.

VTOL.2555 Installation of flight recorders

Q: What are the requirements for the erasure device or function of a flight recorder in a small category VCA aircraft, according to VTOL.2555?

According to VTOL.2555, if the flight recorder installation has an erasure device or function, the installation must be designed to minimise the probability of inadvertent operation and actuation of the erasure device or function during crash impact.

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The aircraft must be equipped with an approved flight recorder or recorders that:

(a) is installed so as to ensure accurate recording for at least 5 hours and appropriate safeguarding of the data supportive for accident investigation;

(b) is powered by the most reliable power source and remains powered for as long as possible without jeopardising service to essential or emergency loads and emergency operation of the aircraft;

(c) has a high proportion of its outer surface area coloured in bright orange; and dimensions that are adequate for visually locating it on an accident scene;

(d) is installed so that it automatically records prior to the aircraft being capable of moving under its own power and stops automatically following lift/thrust units powering off; and

(e) except for some data approved by EASA to be transmitted and recorded remotely, records in an accepted digital data, audio or image format, and with reference to a timescale:

(1) information that is sufficient to determine the flight path and speed;

(2) communications with air traffic services;

(3) audio from the flight crew compartment for installations intending to support multicrew and VEMS operations;

(4) information provided to the crew and necessary for the safe operation of the aircraft.

(f) If the installation has an erasure device or function, the installation must be designed to minimise the probability of inadvertent operation and actuation of the erasure device or function during crash impact.

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Source-Title: VTOL.2555 Installation of flight recorders View latest amendments

Erulesid: ERULES-1963177438-22552 Compare versions

Domain: Initial airworthiness

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Regulatorysubject: SC-VTOL

Typeofcontent: SC (Special Condition)

Origin: EASA

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