Fairchild A100A Cockpit Voice Recorder

The Fairchild A100A is a solid-state Cockpit Voice Recorder (CVR) designed to capture and store audio from the flight deck for post-flight analysis and accident investigation. Commonly used in commercial, military, and business aircraft, the A100A offers rugged durability and meets aviation safety standards for black box recording equipment.

Key Features:

Model: A100A
Manufacturer: Fairchild (now part of L3Harris)
Type: Cockpit Voice Recorder (CVR)
Recording Capacity: Up to 30 minutes of continuous 4-channel cockpit audio
Input Channels: Captain, First Officer, Observer, and Cockpit Area Microphone
Storage Medium: Solid-state memory with crash-survivable module
Standards: Complies with FAA TSO-C123a and ICAO Annex 6 requirements
Power Input: 115V AC or 28V DC (depending on aircraft configuration)
Mounting: Rack or tray-mounted in the aircraft fuselage

Common Applications:

• Commercial passenger and cargo aircraft

• Military and defense aviation platforms

• Business jets and private aircraft

• Aviation safety and compliance systems

• Flight data analysis and incident investigation