Cockpit Voice Recorder (CVR)

URI: https://gptkb.org/entity/Cockpit_Voice_Recorder_(CVR)
GPTKB entity
Statements (28)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf Flight data recorder
gptkbp:alsoKnownAs gptkb:CVR
gptkbp:color Bright orange
gptkbp:dataRetention Overwritten in loop recording
gptkbp:dataSource Accident investigators
gptkbp:designedToSurvive gptkb:fire
High impact
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Cockpit Voice Recorder (CVR)
gptkbp:introduced 1960s
gptkbp:locatedIn Aircraft tail section
gptkbp:notableFor Air France Flight 447 investigation
MH370 investigation
gptkbp:oftenLabeled Flight Recorder Do Not Open
gptkbp:partner gptkb:Flight_Data_Recorder_(FDR)
gptkbp:purpose Record cockpit audio
Assist accident investigation
gptkbp:recordedAt Radio transmissions
Ambient cockpit sounds
Pilot conversations
gptkbp:recordingDuration Minimum 2 hours (modern standard)
gptkbp:recordingMedium Solid-state memory
Magnetic tape (older models)
gptkbp:regulates Aviation authorities
gptkbp:requires gptkb:Federal_Aviation_Administration
gptkb:International_Civil_Aviation_Organization
gptkbp:usedIn gptkb:aircraft
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Flight_Recorder
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7