AMC4 CAT.IDE.A.190 Flight data recorder

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AMC4 CAT.IDE.A.190 Flight data recorder ED Decision 2019/019/R LIST OF PARAMETERS TO BE RECORDED FOR AEROPLANES FIRST ISSUED WITH AN INDIVIDUAL CofA ON OR AFTER 1 JUNE 1990 UP TO AND INCLUDING 31 MARCH 1998 (a) The FDR should, with reference to a timescale, record: (1) the parameters listed in Table 1 below; and (2) the additional parameters listed in Table 2 below for those aeroplanes with an MCTOM exceeding 27 000 kg. (b) The FDR of aeroplanes having an MCTOM of 27 000 kg or below does not need to record parameters 14 and 15b of Table 1 below if any of the following conditions are met: (1) the sensor is not readily available; (2) sufficient capacity is not available in the flight recorder system; or (3) a change is required in the equipment that generates the data. (c) The FDR of aeroplanes having an MCTOM exceeding 27 000 kg does not need to record parameter 15b of Table 1 below, and parameters 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30 and 31 of Table 2 below, if any of the following conditions are met: (1) the sensor is not readily available; (2) sufficient capacity is not available in the FDR system; (3) a change is required in the equipment that generates the data; or (4) for navigational data (NAV frequency selection, DME distance, latitude, longitude, ground speed and drift), the signals are not available in digital form. (d) The FDR does not need to record individual parameters that can be derived by calculation from the other recorded parameters. (e) The parameters to be recorded should meet, as far as practicable, the performance specifications (range, sampling intervals, accuracy limits, and resolution in read-out) defined in Table 1 of [AMC5 CAT.IDE.A.190](#_DxCrossRefBm927678994). Table 1 Flight data recorder — Aeroplanes with an MCTOM of more than 5 700 kg <table border="1" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="604"><tr><td valign="top" width="39"><p><b>No</b></p></td><td valign="top" width="564"><p><b>Parameter</b></p></td></tr><tr><td valign="top" width="39"><p>1</p></td><td valign="top" width="564"><p>Time or relative time count</p></td></tr><tr><td valign="top" width="39"><p>2</p></td><td valign="top" width="564"><p>Pressure altitude</p></td></tr><tr><td valign="top" width="39"><p>3</p></td><td valign="top" width="564"><p>Indicated airspeed or calibrated airspeed</p></td></tr><tr><td valign="top" width="39"><p>4</p></td><td valign="top" width="564"><p>Heading</p></td></tr><tr><td valign="top" width="39"><p>5</p></td><td valign="top" width="564"><p>Normal acceleration</p></td></tr><tr><td valign="top" width="39"><p>6</p></td><td valign="top" width="564"><p>Pitch attitude</p></td></tr><tr><td valign="top" width="39"><p>7</p></td><td valign="top" width="564"><p>Roll attitude</p></td></tr><tr><td valign="top" width="39"><p>8</p></td><td valign="top" width="564"><p>Manual radio transmission keying unless an alternate means to synchronise FDR and CVR recordings is provided</p></td></tr><tr><td valign="top" width="39"><p>9</p></td><td valign="top" width="564"><p>Power on each engine</p></td></tr><tr><td valign="top" width="39"><p>10</p></td><td valign="top" width="564"><p>Trailing edge flap or flight crew compartment control selection</p></td></tr><tr><td valign="top" width="39"><p>11</p></td><td valign="top" width="564"><p>Leading edge flap or flight crew compartment control selection</p></td></tr><tr><td valign="top" width="39"><p>12</p></td><td valign="top" width="564"><p>Thrust reverse position (for turbojet aeroplanes only)</p></td></tr><tr><td valign="top" width="39"><p>13</p></td><td valign="top" width="564"><p>Ground spoiler position and/or speed brake selection</p></td></tr><tr><td valign="top" width="39"><p>14</p></td><td valign="top" width="564"><p>Outside air temperature or total air temperature</p></td></tr><tr><td valign="top" width="39"><p>15a</p><p>15b</p></td><td valign="top" width="564"><p>Autopilot engagement status</p><p>Autopilot operating modes, autothrottle and AFCS systems engagement status and operating modes.</p></td></tr></table> Table 2 Flight data recorder — Additional parameters for aeroplanes with an MCTOM of more than 27 000 kg <table border="1" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="605"><tr><td valign="top" width="40"><p><b>No</b></p></td><td valign="top" width="564"><p><b>Parameter</b></p></td></tr><tr><td valign="top" width="40"><p>16</p></td><td valign="top" width="564"><p>Longitudinal acceleration</p></td></tr><tr><td valign="top" width="40"><p>17</p></td><td valign="top" width="564"><p>Lateral acceleration</p></td></tr><tr><td valign="top" width="40"><p>18</p></td><td valign="top" width="564"><p>Primary flight controls — control surface position and/or pilot input (pitch, roll and yaw)</p></td></tr><tr><td valign="top" width="40"><p>19</p></td><td valign="top" width="564"><p>Pitch trim position</p></td></tr><tr><td valign="top" width="40"><p>20</p></td><td valign="top" width="564"><p>Radio altitude</p></td></tr><tr><td valign="top" width="40"><p>21</p></td><td valign="top" width="564"><p>Glide path deviation</p></td></tr><tr><td valign="top" width="40"><p>22</p></td><td valign="top" width="564"><p>Localiser deviation</p></td></tr><tr><td valign="top" width="40"><p>23</p></td><td valign="top" width="564"><p>Marker beacon passage</p></td></tr><tr><td valign="top" width="40"><p>24</p></td><td valign="top" width="564"><p>Master warning</p></td></tr><tr><td valign="top" width="40"><p>25</p></td><td valign="top" width="564"><p>NAV 1 and NAV 2 frequency selection</p></td></tr><tr><td valign="top" width="40"><p>26</p></td><td valign="top" width="564"><p>DME 1 and DME 2 distance</p></td></tr><tr><td valign="top" width="40"><p>27</p></td><td valign="top" width="564"><p>Landing gear squat switch status</p></td></tr><tr><td valign="top" width="40"><p>28</p></td><td valign="top" width="564"><p>Ground proximity warning system (GPWS)</p></td></tr><tr><td valign="top" width="40"><p>29</p></td><td valign="top" width="564"><p>Angle of attack</p></td></tr><tr><td valign="top" width="40"><p>30</p></td><td valign="top" width="564"><p>Hydraulics, each system (low pressure)</p></td></tr><tr><td valign="top" width="40"><p>31</p></td><td valign="top" width="564"><p>Navigation data </p></td></tr><tr><td valign="top" width="40"><p>32</p></td><td valign="top" width="564"><p>Landing gear or gear selector position</p></td></tr></table> AMC4 CAT.IDE.A.190 Flight data recorder ED Decision 2019/019/R LIST OF PARAMETERS TO BE RECORDED FOR AEROPLANES FIRST ISSUED WITH AN INDIVIDUAL CofA ON OR AFTER 1 JUNE 1990 UP TO AND INCLUDING 31 MARCH 1998 (a) The FDR should, with reference to a timescale, record: (1) the parameters listed in Table 1 below; and (2) the additional parameters listed in Table 2 below for those aeroplanes with an MCTOM exceeding 27 000 kg. (b) The FDR of aeroplanes having an MCTOM of 27 000 kg or below does not need to record parameters 14 and 15b of Table 1 below if any of the following conditions are met: (1) the sensor is not readily available; (2) sufficient capacity is not available in the flight recorder system; or (3) a change is required in the equipment that generates the data. (c) The FDR of aeroplanes having an MCTOM exceeding 27 000 kg does not need to record parameter 15b of Table 1 below, and parameters 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30 and 31 of Table 2 below, if any of the following conditions are met: (1) the sensor is not readily available; (2) sufficient capacity is not available in the FDR system; (3) a change is required in the equipment that generates the data; or (4) for navigational data (NAV frequency selection, DME distance, latitude, longitude, ground speed and drift), the signals are not available in digital form. (d) The FDR does not need to record individual parameters that can be derived by calculation from the other recorded parameters. (e) The parameters to be recorded should meet, as far as practicable, the performance specifications (range, sampling intervals, accuracy limits, and resolution in read-out) defined in Table 1 of [AMC5 CAT.IDE.A.190](#_DxCrossRefBm318086614). Table 1 Flight data recorder — Aeroplanes with an MCTOM of more than 5 700 kg <table border="1" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="604"><tr><td valign="top" width="39"><p><b>No</b></p></td><td valign="top" width="564"><p><b>Parameter</b></p></td></tr><tr><td valign="top" width="39"><p>1</p></td><td valign="top" width="564"><p>Time or relative time count</p></td></tr><tr><td valign="top" width="39"><p>2</p></td><td valign="top" width="564"><p>Pressure altitude</p></td></tr><tr><td valign="top" width="39"><p>3</p></td><td valign="top" width="564"><p>Indicated airspeed or calibrated airspeed</p></td></tr><tr><td valign="top" width="39"><p>4</p></td><td valign="top" width="564"><p>Heading</p></td></tr><tr><td valign="top" width="39"><p>5</p></td><td valign="top" width="564"><p>Normal acceleration</p></td></tr><tr><td valign="top" width="39"><p>6</p></td><td valign="top" width="564"><p>Pitch attitude</p></td></tr><tr><td valign="top" width="39"><p>7</p></td><td valign="top" width="564"><p>Roll attitude</p></td></tr><tr><td valign="top" width="39"><p>8</p></td><td valign="top" width="564"><p>Manual radio transmission keying unless an alternate means to synchronise FDR and CVR recordings is provided</p></td></tr><tr><td valign="top" width="39"><p>9</p></td><td valign="top" width="564"><p>Power on each engine</p></td></tr><tr><td valign="top" width="39"><p>10</p></td><td valign="top" width="564"><p>Trailing edge flap or flight crew compartment control selection</p></td></tr><tr><td valign="top" width="39"><p>11</p></td><td valign="top" width="564"><p>Leading edge flap or flight crew compartment control selection</p></td></tr><tr><td valign="top" width="39"><p>12</p></td><td valign="top" width="564"><p>Thrust reverse position (for turbojet aeroplanes only)</p></td></tr><tr><td valign="top" width="39"><p>13</p></td><td valign="top" width="564"><p>Ground spoiler position and/or speed brake selection</p></td></tr><tr><td valign="top" width="39"><p>14</p></td><td valign="top" width="564"><p>Outside air temperature or total air temperature</p></td></tr><tr><td valign="top" width="39"><p>15a</p><p>15b</p></td><td valign="top" width="564"><p>Autopilot engagement status</p><p>Autopilot operating modes, autothrottle and AFCS systems engagement status and operating modes.</p></td></tr></table> Table 2 Flight data recorder — Additional parameters for aeroplanes with an MCTOM of more than 27 000 kg <table border="1" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="605"><tr><td valign="top" width="40"><p><b>No</b></p></td><td valign="top" width="564"><p><b>Parameter</b></p></td></tr><tr><td valign="top" width="40"><p>16</p></td><td valign="top" width="564"><p>Longitudinal acceleration</p></td></tr><tr><td valign="top" width="40"><p>17</p></td><td valign="top" width="564"><p>Lateral acceleration</p></td></tr><tr><td valign="top" width="40"><p>18</p></td><td valign="top" width="564"><p>Primary flight controls — control surface position and/or pilot input (pitch, roll and yaw)</p></td></tr><tr><td valign="top" width="40"><p>19</p></td><td valign="top" width="564"><p>Pitch trim position</p></td></tr><tr><td valign="top" width="40"><p>20</p></td><td valign="top" width="564"><p>Radio altitude</p></td></tr><tr><td valign="top" width="40"><p>21</p></td><td valign="top" width="564"><p>Glide path deviation</p></td></tr><tr><td valign="top" width="40"><p>22</p></td><td valign="top" width="564"><p>Localiser deviation</p></td></tr><tr><td valign="top" width="40"><p>23</p></td><td valign="top" width="564"><p>Marker beacon passage</p></td></tr><tr><td valign="top" width="40"><p>24</p></td><td valign="top" width="564"><p>Master warning</p></td></tr><tr><td valign="top" width="40"><p>25</p></td><td valign="top" width="564"><p>NAV 1 and NAV 2 frequency selection</p></td></tr><tr><td valign="top" width="40"><p>26</p></td><td valign="top" width="564"><p>DME 1 and DME 2 distance</p></td></tr><tr><td valign="top" width="40"><p>27</p></td><td valign="top" width="564"><p>Landing gear squat switch status</p></td></tr><tr><td valign="top" width="40"><p>28</p></td><td valign="top" width="564"><p>Ground proximity warning system (GPWS)</p></td></tr><tr><td valign="top" width="40"><p>29</p></td><td valign="top" width="564"><p>Angle of attack</p></td></tr><tr><td valign="top" width="40"><p>30</p></td><td valign="top" width="564"><p>Hydraulics, each system (low pressure)</p></td></tr><tr><td valign="top" width="40"><p>31</p></td><td valign="top" width="564"><p>Navigation data </p></td></tr><tr><td valign="top" width="40"><p>32</p></td><td valign="top" width="564"><p>Landing gear or gear selector position</p></td></tr></table> ##### AMC4 CAT.IDE.A.190 Flight data recorder *ED Decision 2019/019/R* **LIST OF PARAMETERS TO BE RECORDED FOR AEROPLANES FIRST ISSUED WITH AN INDIVIDUAL CofA ON OR AFTER 1 JUNE 1990 UP TO AND INCLUDING 31 MARCH 1998** (a) The FDR should, with reference to a timescale, record: (1) the parameters listed in Table 1 below; and (2) the additional parameters listed in Table 2 below for those aeroplanes with an MCTOM exceeding 27 000 kg. (b) The FDR of aeroplanes having an MCTOM of 27 000 kg or below does not need to record parameters 14 and 15b of Table 1 below if any of the following conditions are met: (1) the sensor is not readily available; (2) sufficient capacity is not available in the flight recorder system; or (3) a change is required in the equipment that generates the data. (c) The FDR of aeroplanes having an MCTOM exceeding 27 000 kg does not need to record parameter 15b of Table 1 below, and parameters 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30 and 31 of Table 2 below, if any of the following conditions are met: (1) the sensor is not readily available; (2) sufficient capacity is not available in the FDR system; (3) a change is required in the equipment that generates the data; or (4) for navigational data (NAV frequency selection, DME distance, latitude, longitude, ground speed and drift), the signals are not available in digital form. (d) The FDR does not need to record individual parameters that can be derived by calculation from the other recorded parameters. (e) The parameters to be recorded should meet, as far as practicable, the performance specifications (range, sampling intervals, accuracy limits, and resolution in read-out) defined in Table 1 of [AMC5 CAT.IDE.A.190](#_DxCrossRefBm523088555). ***Table 1*** Flight data recorder — Aeroplanes with an MCTOM of more than 5 700 kg <table bgcolor="#d9d9d9" cellpadding="7" cellspacing="0"> <col/> <col/> <tr valign="top"> <td bgcolor="#808080"><p align="left"> <b>No</b></p> </td> <td bgcolor="#808080"><p align="left"> <b>Parameter</b></p> </td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td bgcolor="#d9d9d9"><p align="left"> 1</p> </td> <td bgcolor="#d9d9d9"><p align="left"> Time or relative time count</p> </td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td bgcolor="#d9d9d9"><p align="left"> 2</p> </td> <td bgcolor="#d9d9d9"><p align="left"> Pressure altitude</p> </td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td bgcolor="#d9d9d9"><p align="left"> 3</p> </td> <td bgcolor="#d9d9d9"><p align="left"> Indicated airspeed or calibrated airspeed</p> </td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td bgcolor="#d9d9d9"><p align="left"> 4</p> </td> <td bgcolor="#d9d9d9"><p align="left"> Heading</p> </td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td bgcolor="#d9d9d9"><p align="left"> 5</p> </td> <td bgcolor="#d9d9d9"><p align="left"> Normal acceleration</p> </td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td bgcolor="#d9d9d9"><p align="left"> 6</p> </td> <td bgcolor="#d9d9d9"><p align="left"> Pitch attitude</p> </td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td bgcolor="#d9d9d9"><p align="left"> 7</p> </td> <td bgcolor="#d9d9d9"><p align="left"> Roll attitude</p> </td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td bgcolor="#d9d9d9"><p align="left"> 8</p> </td> <td bgcolor="#d9d9d9"><p align="left"> Manual radio transmission keying unless an alternate means to synchronise FDR and CVR recordings is provided</p> </td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td bgcolor="#d9d9d9"><p align="left"> 9</p> </td> <td bgcolor="#d9d9d9"><p align="left"> Power on each engine</p> </td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td bgcolor="#d9d9d9"><p align="left"> 10</p> </td> <td bgcolor="#d9d9d9"><p align="left"> Trailing edge flap or flight crew compartment control selection</p> </td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td bgcolor="#d9d9d9"><p align="left"> 11</p> </td> <td bgcolor="#d9d9d9"><p align="left"> Leading edge flap or flight crew compartment control selection</p> </td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td bgcolor="#d9d9d9"><p align="left"> 12</p> </td> <td bgcolor="#d9d9d9"><p align="left"> Thrust reverse position (for turbojet aeroplanes only)</p> </td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td bgcolor="#d9d9d9"><p align="left"> 13</p> </td> <td bgcolor="#d9d9d9"><p align="left"> Ground spoiler position and/or speed brake selection</p> </td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td bgcolor="#d9d9d9"><p align="left"> 14</p> </td> <td bgcolor="#d9d9d9"><p align="left"> Outside air temperature or total air temperature</p> </td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td bgcolor="#d9d9d9"><p align="left"> 15a</p> <p align="left">15b</p> </td> <td bgcolor="#d9d9d9"><p align="left"> Autopilot engagement status</p> <p align="left">Autopilot operating modes, autothrottle and AFCS systems engagement status and operating modes.</p> </td> </tr> </table> ***Table 2*** Flight data recorder — Additional parameters for aeroplanes with an MCTOM of more than 27 000 kg <table bgcolor="#d9d9d9" cellpadding="7" cellspacing="0"> <col/> <col/> <tr valign="top"> <td bgcolor="#808080"><p align="left"> <b>No</b></p> </td> <td bgcolor="#808080"><p align="left"> <b>Parameter</b></p> </td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td bgcolor="#d9d9d9"><p align="left"> 16</p> </td> <td bgcolor="#d9d9d9"><p align="left"> Longitudinal acceleration</p> </td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td bgcolor="#d9d9d9"><p align="left"> 17</p> </td> <td bgcolor="#d9d9d9"><p align="left"> Lateral acceleration</p> </td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td bgcolor="#d9d9d9"><p align="left"> 18</p> </td> <td bgcolor="#d9d9d9"><p align="left"> Primary flight controls — control surface position and/or pilot input (pitch, roll and yaw)</p> </td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td bgcolor="#d9d9d9"><p align="left"> 19</p> </td> <td bgcolor="#d9d9d9"><p align="left"> Pitch trim position</p> </td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td bgcolor="#d9d9d9"><p align="left"> 20</p> </td> <td bgcolor="#d9d9d9"><p align="left"> Radio altitude</p> </td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td bgcolor="#d9d9d9"><p align="left"> 21</p> </td> <td bgcolor="#d9d9d9"><p align="left"> Glide path deviation</p> </td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td bgcolor="#d9d9d9"><p align="left"> 22</p> </td> <td bgcolor="#d9d9d9"><p align="left"> Localiser deviation</p> </td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td bgcolor="#d9d9d9"><p align="left"> 23</p> </td> <td bgcolor="#d9d9d9"><p align="left"> Marker beacon passage</p> </td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td bgcolor="#d9d9d9"><p align="left"> 24</p> </td> <td bgcolor="#d9d9d9"><p align="left"> Master warning</p> </td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td bgcolor="#d9d9d9"><p align="left"> 25</p> </td> <td bgcolor="#d9d9d9"><p align="left"> NAV 1 and NAV 2 frequency selection</p> </td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td bgcolor="#d9d9d9"><p align="left"> 26</p> </td> <td bgcolor="#d9d9d9"><p align="left"> DME 1 and DME 2 distance</p> </td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td bgcolor="#d9d9d9"><p align="left"> 27</p> </td> <td bgcolor="#d9d9d9"><p align="left"> Landing gear squat switch status</p> </td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td bgcolor="#d9d9d9"><p align="left"> 28</p> </td> <td bgcolor="#d9d9d9"><p align="left"> Ground proximity warning system (GPWS)</p> </td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td bgcolor="#d9d9d9"><p align="left"> 29</p> </td> <td bgcolor="#d9d9d9"><p align="left"> Angle of attack</p> </td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td bgcolor="#d9d9d9"><p align="left"> 30</p> </td> <td bgcolor="#d9d9d9"><p align="left"> Hydraulics, each system (low pressure)</p> </td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td bgcolor="#d9d9d9"><p align="left"> 31</p> </td> <td bgcolor="#d9d9d9"><p align="left"> Navigation data </p> </td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td bgcolor="#d9d9d9"><p align="left"> 32</p> </td> <td bgcolor="#d9d9d9"><p align="left"> Landing gear or gear selector position</p> </td> </tr> </table>