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Functional Equivalency of The CVR-80 With CVR-30, CVR-30A, CVR-30B or CVR-120

This document summarizes the functional equivalency between several cockpit voice recorder models - the CVR-30, CVR-30A, CVR-30B, CVR-120, and CVR-80. It outlines that the CVR-30, CVR-30A, and CVR-80 can be directly interchanged on aircraft wired for the CVR-80, with some minor component changes between models. The CVR-30B and CVR-120 require additional modifications including a strap and new cockpit control unit when replacing a CVR-80. Key differences between the models include recording time and format, weight, installation requirements, and certification standards.

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Functional Equivalency of The CVR-80 With CVR-30, CVR-30A, CVR-30B or CVR-120

This document summarizes the functional equivalency between several cockpit voice recorder models - the CVR-30, CVR-30A, CVR-30B, CVR-120, and CVR-80. It outlines that the CVR-30, CVR-30A, and CVR-80 can be directly interchanged on aircraft wired for the CVR-80, with some minor component changes between models. The CVR-30B and CVR-120 require additional modifications including a strap and new cockpit control unit when replacing a CVR-80. Key differences between the models include recording time and format, weight, installation requirements, and certification standards.

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No.

2724

Functional Equivalency of the CVR-80 with


CVR-30, CVR-30A, CVR-30B or CVR-120
NOTE: Revision C to this Service Letter adds the conversion requirements for updating
the CVR-80 to a CVR-30B or CVR-120.

This letter discusses the functional equivalency between the Solid State CVR-30, CVR-30A,
CVR-30B, CVR-120 and CVR-80.
The CVR-30 (P/N 1601-01-3, 1601-02-3) and CVR-80 (P/N 1600-01) were both designed to be
in conformance with ARINC Specification 557 and TSO C84. Therefore, any aircraft
installation which is wired for the CVR-80 will work properly if the correct (DC vs AC
operation) CVR-30 P/N is used. All accessory equipment (Cockpit Control Unit, Microphone,
installation kit) are interchangeable between the CVR-80 and CVR-30.
The CVR-30A (P/N 1602-01-03, 1602-02-03) was designed to be in conformance with ARINC
Specification 557 and TSO C123. Therefore, any aircraft which is wired for the CVR-80 will
work properly if the correct (DC vs AC operation) CVR-30A P/N is used and the Cockpit
Control Unit is exchanged for a TSO C123 unit (P/N 1612-0X, 1613-0X, 1614-0X or Remote
Mic Amp P/N 1617-12 with external switch/annunciators). All other accessories are
interchangeable between the CVR-80 and CVR-30A.
The CVR-30B (P/N 1603-02-03) and CVR-120 (1603-02-12) were both designed to be in
conformance with ARINC Specification 757 and TSO C123a. Therefore, any aircraft which is
wired for the CVR-80, CVR-30 or CVR-30A will work properly with the addition of a strap to
the CVR 30B or CVR-120 and when the Cockpit Control Unit is exchanged for a TSO C123a
unit (P/N 1634-0X, 1632-0X, 1633-0X or Remote Mic Amp P/N 1637-XX with external
switch/annunciators and Area Microphone 16301-0X or 16101). All other accessories are
interchangeable between the CVR-80 and the CV-30B or CVR-120.
When the CVR-80 is converted to a CVR-30 or CVR-30A, all internal components are replaced
with new components and the resulting CVR is a zero time unit. The CVR-80, CVR-30 and
CVR-30A cannot be converted to a CVR-30B or CVR-120. These units must be exchanged.
The CVR-30B can be converted to a CVR-120 with no notable differences other than recording
time.

Service Letter No. 2724 Page 1 of 2


Rev C 23 May 2002
The following list summarizes the differences between the units.
a. The CVR-30, CVR-30A, CVR-30B and CVR-120 use solid state memory to retain data,
whereas the CVR-80 uses tape.
b. The CVR-30, CVR-30A and CVR-30B record 30 minutes of data. The CVR-120 records
120 minutes of data. The CVR-80 records 80 minutes.
c. The CVR-30, CVR-30A, CVR-30B and CVR-120 Installation Manuals specify a 1A circuit
breaker for +28 VDC operation, whereas the CVR-80 Manual specifies a 3A circuit
breaker. The 3A circuit breaker is acceptable for the CVR-30, CVR-30A, CVR-30B and
CVR-120 since the input wiring (20 AWG) is the same in all installations.
d. The CVR-30 P/N 1601-01-3 (for DC operation only) weighs 20.5 lbs.
The CVR-30 P/N 1601-02-3 (DC or AC operation) weighs 21.0 lbs.
The CVR-30A P/N 1602-01-03 (for DC operation only) weighs 23.0 lbs.
The CVR-30A P/N 1602-02-03 (for DC or AC operation) weighs 23.7 lbs.
The CVR-30B P/N 1603-02-03 (for DC or AC operation) weighs 13.0 lbs.
The CVR-120 P/N 1603-02-12 (for DC or AC operation) weights 13.0 lbs.
The CVR-80 P/N 1600-0X (DC or AC operation) weighs 20.2 lbs.
e. Installation Manuals and Test and Checkout procedures for the CVR’s are different, and
each CVR model requires its designated test set to interface via the front connector. A
terminal or PC is also required for the CVR-30, CVR-30A, CVR-30B or CVR-120
checkout procedure.
f. The CVR-80 requires shock mounts for helicopter installations, whereas the CVR-30,
CVR-30A, CVR-30B and CVR-120 do not.
g. The CVR-30, CVR-30A, CVR-30B and CVR-120 have two additional pins designated
“Rotor Speed Input” for helicopter installations. The CVR-80 does not use these pins.
i. The CVR-30A requires a TSO C123 Cockpit Control Unit P/N 1612-0X, 1613-0X, 1614-
0X, or Remote Mic Amp P/N 1617-12 with external switch/annunciators.
j. The CVR 30B and CVR-120 require a TSO C123a Cockpit Control Unit P/N 1634-0X,
1632-0X, 1633-0X or Remote Mic Amp P/N 1637-XX, 1635-02 with external
switch/annunciators and Remote Area Microphone 16301-0X or 16101).
k. A strap (record on) must be added between Pins 7 and 8 of P1 for CVR-30B and CVR-120
installations.
l. The CVR-30, CVR-30A and CVR-80 require ARINC Rack Key Code 01, whereas the
CVR-30B and CVR-120 require the ARINC Rack keying be changed from Key Code 01 to
Key Code 22.

Service Letter No. 2724 Page 2 of 2


Rev. C 23 May 2002

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