Video surveillance camera system CDSS

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Overview
CDSS 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.