Aircraft flight data recorder SferiRec CVFDR

Overview
The SferiRec CVFDR is part of the SferiRec recorder family, delivering an integrated toolchain for flight recording: data acquisition, recording, transfer, readout and analysis in a single modular unit. It records cockpit voice, datalink and flight data for a minimum of 25 hours on an integrated crash‑protected memory module. Recording parameters are configurable via a configuration file. The recorder weighs 2.8 kg / 6.17 lbs and complies with ED‑112A, EASA ETSO‑2C123c, ETSO‑2C124c and ETSO‑2C177a.

Challenge
Operators require a single onboard module that captures, manages, analyses and transfers flight and mission data throughout the mission lifecycle (planning, flight, debriefing). The unit must support voice, datalink and flight‑data recording and use generic interfaces and standards to enable reliable data exchange across aircraft systems and the flight‑recorder solution.

Our solution
The SferiRec CVFDR uses a modular architecture to store audio, datalink and flight data for at least 25 hours on an integrated, crash‑protected memory module. Recording parameters are user‑configurable via a configuration file. The unit is lightweight (2.8 kg / 6.17 lbs) and meets applicable ED‑112A and EASA ETSO standards to support compliance and interoperability.

Features

• ARINC 404 mounting
• Multiple aircraft interfaces (generic standards)
• Power inputs: 1× 115 VAC / 380–840 Hz and 1× 28 VDC
• Field‑loadable application software for in‑service flexibility
• Bulk‑erase function for audio data
• Integrated crash‑protected memory module (EUROCAE Class 6)
• Cockpit voice recording compliant with ED‑112A and ETSO‑2C123c
• Flight data recording compliant with ED‑112A and ETSO‑2C124c
• Datalink recording compliant with ED‑112A and EASA ETSO‑2C177a

Benefits

• Combined CVFDR functionality in a single, lightweight unit
• Minimum 25 hours recording of audio, flight data and datalinks in one device
• Underwater Locator Beacon (ULB) provided as a separate LRU with universal mounting for different ULB types
• High operational flexibility thanks to field‑loadable software and easy readout without powering the aircraft
• Optional secure‑erase feature available for military applications

Technical specifications

• Model family: SferiRec CVFDR
• Recording types: cockpit voice, datalink and flight data
• Minimum recording capacity: 25 hours (audio, flight data and datalinks)
• Memory: integrated crash‑protected memory module (EUROCAE Class 6)
• Weight: 2.8 kg / 6.17 lbs
• Power inputs: 1× 115 VAC / 380–840 Hz and 1× 28 VDC
• Mounting: ARINC 404
• Software: field‑loadable application software; recording parameters configurable via configuration file
• Functions: bulk‑erase for audio data; optional secure‑erase for military use
• ULB: Underwater Locator Beacon as separate LRU; universal mounting for various ULB types
• Standards / compliance: ED‑112A; EASA ETSO‑2C123c (CVR), ETSO‑2C124c (FDR), ETSO‑2C177a (datalink)
• Readout: easy readout without powering the aircraft