The Flight Information Recording Systems (FIRS), mandated by CNO for all Naval aircraft,
completed passenger-carrying aircraft integration in FY98. Passenger-carrying aircraft
type/model/series included C-2A, C-130T, UP/VP-3A, C-12, and CT-39. CSFIR tactical
aircraft installations in F/A-18C/D commenced FY00 with a planned completion date
of FY05. Installations on 4 UH-3 to VH-3 conversion aircraft are planned for FY03-FY04.
The FIRS record numerous flight data parameters as well as cockpit voice to assist
in determining the cause of an aircraft mishap.
Acquisition:
Production Phase; IVM Category
Performance Parameters:
- Recording Time - Voice 30 Min; Flight Data 2 Hours
- Parameters - Non-Bussed Aircraft = 16; Bussed Aircraft = 74
Functional Block Diagram
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FIRS Product Description
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Passenger
- C-2A, C-130T, UP/VP-3A, UH-3H Conversions
TACAIR
Other Commercial Derivatives
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