OverviewCDSS is a retrofit cockpit door surveillance kit comprising a camera, video switch/transmission unit, monitor and cockpit control panel. The system is supplied with EASA or FAA STC approval and can be delivered via Minor Change and/or STC for selected aircraft types.
Purpose and benefits- Enables non-intrusive identification by Captain and First Officer of persons requesting Flight Deck access.
- Acts as a deterrent to terrorism and air rage and reduces the risk of unauthorized cockpit entry.
- Cost-effective retrofit option to enhance onboard safety and security levels.
- Designed for post-delivery installation with minimal crew distraction.
Components- Retrofit internal aerospace camera
- Video transmission / switching unit (VTU)
- Aerospace monitor for cockpit display
- Cockpit-mounted control panel
Supported aircraft (examples)- Boeing 737 NG
- Boeing 737 MAX
- Airbus A320 family (CEO / NEO, including A321)
- De Havilland Dash 8 Q400
- Other types: available on request
Certifications & availability- Supplied with EASA or FAA STC approval where applicable.
- Available via Minor Change and/or STC for the specified aircraft families; modifications for other types can be developed on request.
Related products- FV-0410 Internal Aerospace Camera
- FV-0580 Video Transmission Unit
- FV-0835 Aerospace Monitor
- FV-1050 Cockpit Control Panel
Downloads- Datasheet (PDF)
- Case Study (PDF)
Technical specifications- System type: Retrofit cockpit door surveillance kit (camera, VTU/switch, monitor, control panel).
- Operational role: Visual identification of persons requesting Flight Deck access; designed to be non-intrusive and non-distracting.
- Certification: EASA / FAA STC available; Minor Change option where applicable.
- Installation: Post-delivery retrofit; installation kits tailored per aircraft type.
- Security benefits: Deters unauthorized access, reduces risk from air rage and deliberate hostile acts.
- Reference LRUs: FV-0410, FV-0580, FV-0835, FV-1050.