RCDR Panel

Question 1

Why is the GND CTL pushbutton selected to ON during preflight?

Answer 1

To record preflight activities in the cockpit

Question 2

If the pushbutton was not selected ON, how would the CVR system work in automatic mode?

Answer 2

On the ground during the first 5 minutes after the aircraft electrical network is energized
* On the ground after the first engine start
* In flight (whether the engines are running or not)
* On the ground, it is stopped automatically 5 minutes after the last engine shutdown provided the CVR jack is not used.

Question 3

What allows the cabin PAs to be recorded?

Answer 3

ACP 3 PA volume knob out and set at or above the medium range