165 e 281000

Aviation Recorders
P.O Box 3041

Sarasota, Florida 34230
CAGE Code 06141
COMPONENT MAINTENANCE &

INSTALLATION & OPERATION
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
microQAR
QUICK ACCESS RECORDER
QAR PART NUMBERS:

QAR100--XX--XX
QAR20X--XX--XX
Manufactured in Accordance with

Flight Data Acquisition and Recording System
ARINC 717-- 10
ARINC 429
Revision 05 ATA NUMBER: 31--30--20

Apr. 01/09 P/N: 165E2810--00
Installation & Operation Instruction Manual MicroQAR
Part Number 165E2810--00
Revision 5
Apr. 01/09
The recorder products/software are being exported from

the United States in accordance with the Export Adminis-
tration Regulations ECCN 9E991, No License Required.
Diversion contrary to U.S. law is prohibited. In accor-
dance with U.S. Law (31 CFR Part 746, and Supplement
No.1 to Part 774, and CFR Part 550) resale/re--export or
transfer to the countries identified therein is prohibited
without the prior written consent of the U.S. Department of
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Corporation Aviation Recorders
All rights reserved. No part of this manual may be repro-
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Aviation Recorders
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FAX: (941) 3775591
CAGE Code 06141
Installation & Operation
MicroQAR Instruction Manual
IMPORTANT CAUTIONS
Removing the Micro QAR from the Aircraft:

To prevent damage from occurring to the microQAR unit please insure that power is not applied to
the unit by 1) cycling the power switch on the QAR interface box, or 2) pulling the breaker on the
aircraft. If damage does occur to the microQAR unit, please contact Product Support for assis-
tance.
Situating the Micro QAR:

For best operating results, L3AR recommends that the QAR installation be located in a pressurized
part of the aircraft.
Removing the CompactFlash Memory Card from the microQAR:

To prevent damage from occurring to the CompactFlash memory card please insure that power is
not applied to the Micro QAR unit. If damage does occur to the CompactFlash memory card,
please contact Product Support for assistance.
Using the CompactFlash Memory Card in a PC for Downloading:

When first inserting the Compact Flash Memory Card into a PC memory card reader, the PCs oper-
ating system may ask to format the Memory Card. DO NOT format the memory card as loss of
stored data will occur. If inserting a new blank Compact Flash Memory Card into a PC memory
card reader, the QAR Flight Data Processor Utility Software will not recognize the card. It will warn
you that There is no uQAR Memory Card in the Card Reader. You must then insert the removable
Compact Flash Memory Card into a QAR200 and use the ERASE function of the QAR utility to
format this card to be used with the uQAR Blank Compact Flash Cards are pre---formatted to a
Microsoft Disk Operation System (DOS Format).This format is not compatible with the uQAR.
Memory Modification for Removable Memory Configurations:

Please be aware that any modification of the sold as design of the microQAR will invalidate any
warranty or support agreement for the changed unit. Also be aware that these modifications can
possibly invalidate necessary paperwork regarding the Supplemental Type Certification of the unit
on an aircraft.
Modification of the microQARs memory is considered to have occurred if the memory card sold
with the unit is replaced with a memory card of a higher capacity, even if it is produced by the same
manufacturing company as the original card. In addition, replacing the supplied memory card with
a card of the same capacity but manufactured by a company different than the supplied memory
card will also be considered a modification.
L-3AR provides a basic part number for removable flash card models of QAR200. If you anticipate
the need for increasing the QAR memory capacity, this part number should be certified on the air-
craft.
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THE CONTENTS OF THE

EQUIPMENT CAN BE
DAMAGED BY
STATIC ELECTRICITY.
PROPER HANDLING IS REQUIRED.
GENERAL
This product and related documentation must be reviewed for familiarization with
safety markings and instructions before operation.
This instrument was constructed in an ESD (electrostatic discharge) protected envi-

ronment. This is because most of the semiconductor devices used in this instrument
are susceptible to damage by static discharge.
Depending on the magnitude of the charge, device substrates can be punctured or

destroyed by contact or the mere proximity of a static charge. The results can cause
degradation of device performance, early failure, or immediate destruction.
These charges are generated in numerous ways such as simple contact, separation of
materials, and normal motions of persons working with static sensitive devices.
When handling or servicing equipment containing static sensitive devices, adequate

precautions must be taken to prevent device damage or destruction.
Only personnel who are thoroughly familiar with industry-accepted techniques for
handling static sensitive devices should attempt to service circuitry with these devices.
In all instances, measures must be taken to prevent static charge build-up on work
surfaces and persons handling the devices.
BEFORE APPLYING POWER

Verify that the product is set to match the line voltage and that the correct fuses are
installed.
Servicing instructions are for use by service-trained personnel only. To avoid dangerous
electric shock, do not perform any servicing unless qualified to do so.
Adjustments described in the manual are performed with power supplied to the
instrument while protective covers are removed. Energy available at many points may, if
contacted, result in personal injury.
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RECORD OF CHANGES
ISSUE REVISION DATE OF CHANGE COMMENTS
Preliminary Nov. 01/02 Initial issue of Installation & Operation Instruc-

Issue --1 tion Manual for the L-3 MicroQAR.
Preliminary Dec. 01/02 Corrected mis-labled figures. Modified P/N
Issue --2 matrix. Added info. on memory verification
and set real-time function.
Initial Issue Mar. 31/03 Updated user interface.
-- 01 Mar. 01/04 Updated user interface and P/N matrix. Add-
ed PDD and 201-XX-XX information. Updated
labels and parts lists.
-- 02 Sep. 01/05 Added configurations --04 through --07 (Memory
Wrap) & 28Vdc versions. Added Illustrated
Parts List. Added multiple new configurations.
-- 03 Nov. 30/07 Added configurations QAR100--34--00,
QAR200--02--03, QAR200--03--01,
QAR200--13--00, QAR200--30--04,
QAR200--05--04, QAR200--35--04,
QAR200--33--00, QAR201--33--00, and
QAR200--34--00 to text and to IPL. Added
Service Bulletin list. Added Software Require-
ments. Added Troubleshooting section.
-- 04 Mar. 15/09 Added Table: MicroQAR Connectors and Mat-
ing Connector Cross--Reference
Added STC reference.
Added configurations QAR201--05--14,
QAR201--65--11, QAR201--30--04 to text and
IPL
Added GSE equipment QAR Interface Box
Added GSE equipment QAR USB interface
cable
Added QAR Software Part Numbers.
Added GSE section: electrical diagrams for
QAR Main Connector to USB interface cable.
-- 05 Mar. 15/09 Corrected GSE part number

Corrected EQF revision
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SERVICE BULLETIN LIST
SERVICE
BULLETIN DATE EFFECTIVITY DESCRIPTION
1 Oct. QAR100--01--00 MOD--DOT #1
28/04 QAR100--02--00 SOFTWARE REV. R3
QAR100--03--00 PWA modified to reduce noise levels.
QAR100--03--01 SW REV 3 provides: 1) soft reset to clear
QAR100--04--00 the Fault LED when the removable Com-
QAR100--12--00 pact Flash card is re--inserted, or when a
QAR100--13--00 data download is completed; 2) Data
QAR100--23--00 Wrap, Bi--Polar input signal handling; 3)
QAR200--01--00 FDAU sense input detection capability.
QAR200--02--00
QAR200--03--00
QAR201--02--00
2 Dec. QAR100--01--00 SOFTWARE REV. R4
19/05 QAR100--02--00 Increase QAR data input reliability across
QAR100--03--00 all data rates
QAR100--03--01
QAR100--04--00
QAR100--12--00
QAR100--23--00
QAR200--01--00
QAR200--02--00
QAR200--03--00
QAR201--02--00
Apr. QAR1000100 MOD--DOT #2
11/07 QAR1000200 128MB and 256MB memory cards no lon-
QAR2000200 ger available for the microQAR
QAR2000201
QAR2000203
QAR2010200
QAR2000100
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Section Page
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SERVICE BULLETIN LIST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . v
1.0 INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
1.1 Purpose of Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
1.2 Equipment and Document Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
1.3 Acronyms and Abbreviations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
2.0 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
2.1 microQAR Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
2.2 microQAR Recording Duration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
2.3 microQAR System Interfaces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
2.3.1 Aircraft Interfaces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
2.3.2 Mini Universal Serial Bus (USB) Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
2.3.3 CompactFlash Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
2.4 microQAR Interface Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
3.0 UNIT SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
4.0 OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
4.1 Data Download using USB Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
4.2 Data Download from the Flash Memory Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
4.3 Installation of microQAR Flight Data Processor Software Utility 14
4.4 Installation of microQAR Communication Driver Software . . . . 14
4.5 Connecting the microQAR to a PC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
4.6 microQAR Flight Data Processor (FDP) Software Main Menu . 18
4.7 Downloading Flight Data From a microQAR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
4.7.1 Extracting Flight Data from a microQAR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
4.7.2 Extracting & Processing Flight Data from a microQAR . 21
4.8 Processing Flight Data From microQAR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
4.8.1 Unpacked Binary Raw Data Output File Types . . . . . . . . 22
4.8.2 Packed Binary Raw Data Output File Types . . . . . . . . . . 23
4.8.3 ROSE Raw Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
4.9 Working with CompactFlash Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
4.10 Processing Previously Downloaded Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
4.11 Utilities Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
4.11.1 Erasing microQAR Memory or CompactFlash Card . . . 28
4.12 Get/Set Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
4.13 Get Info . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
4.14 Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
4.14.1 microQAR Utility not recognizing card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
4.14.2 microQAR Groundstation Error Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
4.15 Flight Data Analysis Using ROSE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
4.15.1 Importing microQAR Processed Data into ROSE . . . . . 33
4.15.2 Verify microQAR Data Display Using ROSE . . . . . . . . . 35
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5.0 PRODUCT SUPPORT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

6.0 REPAIR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Environmental Qualification Form (EQF)
for the
Model QAR100/QAR200 microQAR Unit
(Ref. Document No. 905E314563 Rev. E) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
for the
Model QAR100 microQAR Unit
(Ref. Document No. 905E441163 Rev. A) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
for the
(Ref. Document No. 905E441263 Rev. ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
for the
(Ref. Document No. 905E509963 Rev. ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
ILLUSTRATED PARTS LIST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
1. GENERAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
2. PURPOSE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
3. ABBREVIATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
4. EQUIPMENT DESIGNATOR INDEX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
5. NUMERICAL INDEX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
6. DETAIL PARTS LIST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
7. MANUFACTURERS CODE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
8. CONFIGURATION MATRIX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
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List of Illustrations
Figure Page
Figure 1. MicroQAR Quick Access Recorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Figure 2. Part Number Matrix, MicroQAR Quick Access Recorder . . . . . . . . . . 5
Figure 3. Q100--0000--00 QAR Interface Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Figure 4. Q101--1020--00 QAR Interface Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Figure 5. Model QAR100-XX--XX Outline and Dimension Drawing . . . . . . . 10
Figure 6. Model QAR200-XX-XX Outline and Dimension Drawing . . . . . . . . . 11
Figure 7. Model QAR101-XX--XX Outline and Dimension Drawing . . . . . . . . 11
Figure 8. Model QAR201-XX-XX Outline and Dimension Drawing . . . . . . . . . 11
Figure 9. MicroQAR Connector Configurations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Figure 10. Hi-Speed USB 2.0 Port Warning Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Figure 11. Found New Hardware Wizard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Figure 12. Found New Hardware Wizard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Figure 13. Hardware Installation Wizard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Figure 14. Completing the Found New Hardware Wizard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Figure 15. uQAR Flight Data Processor Utility Main Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Figure 16. uQAR Flight Data Processor Utility Time Dump Option . . . . . . . . 18
Figure 17. uQAR Flight Data Processor Utility Date Dump Option . . . . . . . . 19
Figure 18. uQAR Data Extraction Progress Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Figure 19. uQAR Data Extraction Status Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Figure 20. uQAR Data Extraction Progress Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Figure 21. uQAR Data Extraction Status Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Figure 22. uQAR Flight Data Processor Utility CompactFlash Card Reader Op-
tions 25
Figure 23. uQAR Flight Data Processor Utility File Process Options . . . . . . . 26
Figure 24. uQAR Flight Data Processor Utility Miscellaneous Menu . . . . . . . 27
Figure 25. uQAR Flight Data Processor Utility Memory Status . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Figure 26. uQAR Real--Time Clock Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Figure 27. uQAR Information Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Figure 28. ROSE Import New Flight Data Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Figure 29. ROSE Report / Display / Analyze Data Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Figure 30. Typical Full Configuration Alphanumeric Raw Data Display for
64wps 37
Figure 31. (Sheet 1 of 2)
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List of Tables
Table Page
Table 1. Supplemental Type Certificates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Table 2. uQAR Recording Duration Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Table 3. uQAR Connector Matrix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Table 4. QAR Groundstation Error Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Table 5. uQAR Configuration Matrix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
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1.0 INTRODUCTION
1.1 Purpose of Manual
This Installation and Operation Instruction Manual applies to the following L--3
Communications, Aviation Recorders Micro Quick Access Recorder (microQAR).
QAR100---XX---XX (Non---Removable Media)
QAR101---XX---XX (Non---Removable Media, Main Connector USB Interface)
QAR200---XX---XX (Removable Media)
QAR201---XX---XX (Removable Media, Main Connector USB Interface)
In this manual, the MicroQAR may be referred to as: microQAR.
This manual contains the information necessary to install the microQAR in an aircraft and to
verify that it is operating properly. This manual also describes the features and functions of the
microQAR and how to download the data into a personal computer using the microQAR
readout utility software.
Comments or recommendations about the microQAR installation, operation, and data

download should be sent to L-3 Communications, Aviation Recorders, Product Support
Department, at the address shown in Section 5.0.
1.2 Equipment and Document Requirements
The following equipment and documents are, or may be, required for on-aircraft installation,
operation and flight data retrieval of the microQAR:
F ROSE Analysis Unit (RAU), Part Number 17TES0055 or 17TES0060 (or equivalent
laptop computer) with ROSE/RI Software, Part Number 17TES0321.
F microQAR readout utility software, Part Number 883E2822--03 or above. For
ARINC429--capable QAR part numbers, Part Number 883E2822--04 or above must
be used.
F Appropriate Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) per aircraft type. See Table 1.
F This Installation & Operation Instruction Manual, Part Number 165E2810--00.
F ARINC Characteristic 717--10 Flight Data Acquisition and Recording System,
April 1, 1998
F EIA--ARINC 429 Electronic Industry Association ARINC 429 Com
munication Standard
F RTCA/DO--160D Environmental Conditions and Test Procedures for
Airborne Equipment, Dec. 14, 2000
F RTCA/DO--178B Software Considerations in Airborne Systems and
Equipment Certification, Dec. 1992
F Universal Serial Bus Spec. Universal Serial Bus Specification, Revision 2.0,
April 27, 2000
F CompactFlash Spec. CF+ and CompactFlash Specification, Rev. 1.4.
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Table 1. Supplemental Type Certificates

Aircra ft STC or e quiva le nt Com m e nt
ATR 42/72 ST03166AT L-3 holds STC and PMA
Airbus A319/A320/A321 SA06-6 Canadian STC
Boeing 737 ST02706AT L-3 holds STC and PMA
DC-9, MD-80 series ST03560AT L-3 holds STC and PMA
Bombardier CL604 ST01316W I-D Midcoast Aviation holds STC and PMA
Installation of one L-3COM QAR (QAR100-0X-00 or
QAR200-0X-00 in the passenger compartment next
Fokker F28, Model Mark 0100/0070 EASA.A.C.01371 to the FDR
Installation of one L-3COM QAR (QAR100-0X-00 or
BD-700-1A10 EASA.A.C.01018 QAR200-0X-00 in the cockpit
Installation of one L-3COM uQAR P/N QAR100-0X-
00 or optional one P/N QAR200-0X-00 in the avionic
CL600-2C10 (RJ700/701/702 Series) 161A-CN bay
Chippewa holds STC and PMA
Transport Canada
Bombardier CL600-2819 ST03471AT Validation Certificate #SA07-137
1.3 Acronyms and Abbreviations

AC Alternating Current
AI Aircraft Interface
ARINC Aeronautical Radio, Inc.
CF CompactFlash
DC Direct Current
DABS Digitally Adaptive Bit Synchronization
EEPROM Electrically Erasable Programmable Read--Only Memory
EU Engineering Units
FDAU Flight Data Acquisition Unit
FDR Flight Data Recorder
GND Ground
GSE Ground Support Equipment
kHz Kilohertz
L-3AR L-3 Communications, Aviation Recorders
LED Light Emitting Diode
MB Megabyte
Mbps Million bits per second
MHz Megahertz
Mips Million instructions per second
PDD Portable Data Downloader
PWA Printed Wiring Assembly
microQAR Micro Quick Access Recorder
RAM Random Access Memory
ROSE Read Out Support Equipment
RTCA Radio Technical Commission for Aeronautics
Vac Volts AC
Vdc Volts DC
Vpp Volts peak--to--peak
wps Words per Second
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2.0 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
2.1 microQAR Function
The primary function of the Micro Quick Access Recorder, microQAR, is to acquire data from a
FDAU stream and record it to a CompactFlash card. The microQAR is available in two
configurations, a non-removable media version (QAR10X--XX--XX) and a removable
CompactFlash version (QAR20X--XX--XX), refer to Figure 2. The microQAR may be
downloaded while installed in the aircraft using a built--in mini Universal Serial Bus (USB) port
interface to a portable computer. In addition, it may be removed from the aircraft and taken to
a ground station for flight data retrieval and analysis. The USB port may also be used to
supply +5Vdc operating power to the microQAR from a host computer when aircraft power is
not available. Optionally, the filled CompactFlash card may be removed from the microQAR
and replaced with a new one (QAR 20X--XX--XX only). The CompactFlash can then be
accessed through a standard PCMCIA interface reader on a personal computer using the
microQAR readout utility software for flight data retrieval.
2.2 microQAR Recording Duration
Recording duration for the microQAR is determined by the CompactFlash card capacity in
relation to the input data rate from the FDAU. The algorithm used to calculate the approximate
record time in hours is: Record Time approximately equal to160x(Media Capacity (MB)/Data
Rate (wps)). For example, a 128 MB CompactFlash card with an input data rate of 128 wps will
provide approximately 160 Hours of data; whereas, a 256 MB CompactFlash card with an input
data rate of 128 wps will provide about 320 hours of recorded data.
Table 2. microQAR Recording Duration Table
Data Rate
microQAR
128 WPS 256 WPS 512 WPS 1024 WPS
Memory
128 MB 160 hrs 80 hrs 40 hrs 20 hrs
256 MB 320 hrs 160 hrs 80 hrs 40 hrs
512 MB 640 hrs 320 hrs 160 hrs 80 hrs
1 GB 1280 hrs 640 hrs 320 hrs 160 hrs
2 GB 2560 hrs 1280 hrs 640 hrs 320 hrs
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2.3 microQAR System Interfaces
The microQAR, shown in Figure 1, has three data interfaces:
(1) Aircraft Interface

(2) USB port
(3) CompactFlash connector
Figure 1.
microQAR Quick Access Recorder
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MICRO QUICK ACCESS RECORDER

(microQAR)
PART NUMBER MATRIX
QARXXX--XXXX
MEDIA CONFIGURATION: ARINC 717
NON-- REMOVABLE CF MEDIA . . . . . 10 00 . . . . . . BI PHASE, NO WRAP
REMOVABLE CF MEDIA . . . . . . . . . . . 20 01 . . . . . . BI PHASE, FDAU SENSE, NO WRAP
02 . . . . . . BI POLAR, NO WRAP
USB OUTPUT TYPE 03 . . . . . . BI POLAR, FDAU SENSE, NO WRAP
J2 STANDARD CONNECTOR . . . . . . . 0 04 . . . . . . BI PHASE, WRAP
J1 MAIN CONNECTOR . . . . . . . . . . . 1 05 . . . . . . BI PHASE, FDAU SENSE, WRAP
06 . . . . . . BI POLAR, WRAP
TYPE INTERFACE / POWER SOURCE
07 . . . . . . BI POLAR, FDAU SENSE, WRAP
STANDARD BOEING, 15 PIN, 115 VAC . . . . . 0
FDAU MOUNT, 55 PIN , 115 VAC . . . . . . . . . . . 1
CONFIGURATION: ARINC717/429
BOEING B717, 24 PIN, 115 VAC . . . . . . . . . . 2
STANDARD BOEING, 15 PIN, 28 VDC . . . . . . 3 10 . . . . . . GENERIC
FDAU MOUNT, 55 PIN , 28VDC . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 11 . . . . . . AMERICAN AIRLINES MD80
BOEING B717, 24 PIN, 28 VDC . . . . . . . . . . . 5

15 PIN, ARINC 429 KEYING .............. 6
MEDIA CAPACITY
0 . . . . . . . NO MEDIA (QAR200 only)

1 . . . . . . . 128 MB, Discontinued
2 . . . . . . . 256 MB, Discontinued
3 . . . . . . . 512 MB
COMPACT FLASH MEMORY 4 . . . . . . . 1.0 GB (MINIMUM)
PART NUMBERS: 5 . . . . . . . 2.0 GB
253-04-00001 MEMORY, COMPACT FLASH, 128 MB
253-04-00004 MEMORY, COMPACT FLASH, 1.0 GB
253-04-00005 MEMORY, COMPACT FLASH, 2.0 GB
Figure 2.
Part Number Matrix, microQAR Quick Access Recorder
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2.3.1 Aircraft Interfaces
There are several types of Aircraft Interfaces available with the microQAR. All of the currently
available interfaces are described in Figure 5 through Figure 9. Refer to Figure 9 for specific
microQAR P/N to figure cross reference matrix. In addition, customer--specific aircraft
interfaces can be implemented when required. See Table 3 for connector part numbers.
Table 3. microQAR Connector Matrix
OEM MicroQAR
MicroQAR Pin Count L-3AR MicroQAR Conne ctor Pa rt
Pa rt Num be r (se e Figure 9) Conne ctor Pa rt Num be r Num be r Ma ting Conne ctor
QAR1000100 5 0639802089 M83723/76R1415N
QAR1000200 5 0639802089 M83723/76R1415N M83723/71R1415N
QAR1000300 5 0639802089 M83723/76R1415N M83723/71R1415N
QAR1000301 7 0639802089 M83723/76R1415N M83723/71R1415N
QAR1000400 5 0639802089 M83723/76R1415N
QAR1002300 4 0639802126 M83723/76R1624N M83723/71W 1624N
QAR1003400 4 0639802089 M83723/76R1415N M83723/71R1415N
QAR1013300 9 0639802089 M83723/76R1415N M83723/71R1415N
QAR2000200 5 0639802089 M83723/76R1415N M83723/71R1415N
QAR2000201 7 0639802089 M83723/76R1415N M83723/71R1415N
QAR2000203 7 0639802089 M83723/76R1415N M83723/71R1415N
QAR2000300 7 0639802089 M83723/76R1415N M83723/71R1415N
QAR2000301 7 0639802089 M83723/76R1415N M83723/71R1415N
QAR2000302 5 0639802089 M83723/76R1415N M83723/71R1415N
QAR2000304 5 0639802089 M83723/76R1415N M83723/71R1415N
QAR2000504 7 0639802089 M83723/76R1415N M83723/71R1415N
QAR2001300 6 0639802143 MS24266R22B55PN M83723/73R14156 or equivalent
QAR2003004 4 0639802089 M83723/76R1415N M83723/71R1415N
QAR2003300 4 0639802089 M83723/76R1415N M83723/71R1415N
QAR2003400 4 0639802089 M83723/76R1415N M83723/71R1415N
QAR2003504 4 0639802089 M83723/76R1415N M83723/71R1415N
QAR2010200 10 0639802089 M83723/76R1415N M83723/71R1415N
QAR2010514 13 0639803263 M83723/76R14156
QAR2013004 15 0639802089 M83723/76R1415N M83723/76R1415N
QAR2013300 9 0639802089 M83723/76R1415N M83723/71R1415N
QAR2016511 15 0639803263 M83723/76R14156 M83723/76R14156
The Standard Aircraft Interface connector interfaces with a test connector in the cockpit that is
applied to the echo line of the FDR.
The Avionics Bay connector attaches to the FDR Playback connector on the FDAU.
The microQAR operates from 115 Vac, 400 Hz or 28Vdc and draws less than 2 watts of power.
An optically coupled data input circuit provides isolation and eliminates any interference to
aircraft systems. This input interface also maintains data symmetry throughput to the
microQAR and records ARINC 717 data at rates of 64 wps, 128 wps, 256 wps, and 512 wps,
or ARINC 429 data at rates of 32 wps, 64 wps, 128 wps, and 256 wps. The microQAR receives
power from the FDAU circuit breaker or from another power source specific to the aircraft
installation.
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2.3.2 Mini Universal Serial Bus (USB) Interface
The USB port is a five-pin mini-B connector. The host computers USB port can supply
+5Vdc to power the microQAR if aircraft power is unavailable. This port is used to provide the
following functions for the microQAR:
(1) Download flight data from the microQAR.

(2) Set the Real--Time Clocks time and date.
(3) Erase flight data stored in the microQAR.
The microQAR USB port interfaces to a PCs USB port through a 6-ft. USB 2.0 Interface
Cable, L-3AR p/n: 17TES0090.
2.3.3 CompactFlash Interface
The CompactFlash interface is a 50--pin connector that accepts Type I (thin) CompactFlash
cards. The storage capacity of the microQAR is dependent on the CompactFlash card as
described in paragraph 2.2. The download speed is limited by the data transfer rate of the
CompactFlash. When the host computer uses a USB 2.0 interface, the data transfer rate is
approximately 24 Mbps (3 Mbytes/sec). A host computer using USB 1.1 has a data transfer
rate of approximately 5.6 Mbps (0.7 Mbytes/sec).
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2.4 microQAR Interface Box
The microQAR Interface Box is a microQAR mount point that connects the microQAR to the
aircraft connector and provides a switch that allows the operator to cycle power to the
microQAR unit. Part Number Q100--0000--00 has a standard Boeing 15 pin connector in, a
standard Boeing 15 pin out, and a power switch. Part Number 101--1020--00 has an ARINC
429 capable connector in, an ARINC 429 capable connector out (FDR Playback+2 ARINC 429
buses), a power switch, and a USB port to facilitate data retrieval.
Figure 3. Q100-- 0000-- 00 microQAR Interface Box
Figure 4. Q101-- 1020-- 00 microQAR Interface Box
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3.0 UNIT SPECIFICATIONS

Weight: Less than 165 grams (6 oz.)
Size (inches): 1.8H x 2.2W x 1.4L (housing tapered toward the connec-
tor for easy installation/removal, See Note 1)
MicroQAR Connector: M83723/76R1415N, MS24266R14B15PN,
MS24266R22B55PN, LS10215R2255PN
Power: 1.6 watts
Storage Capacity: 128 (discontinued), 256 (discontinued), 512 Mbytes, 1 GB
(Minimum), or 2 GB
Data Input Type: Optically Isolated
Data Input Format: 64, 128, 256, 512 words per second Harvard Bi--Phase
synchronized per ARINC 573/717/747 (See Note 2), or
32, 64, 128, 256 words per second Harvard Bi--Phase
synchronized per ARINC 429 (See Note 8)
Data Input Signal Characteristics: Compatible with ARINC 573/717/747/429
Data Input Rate Tracking: Automatic
microQAR Data Identification: Each microQAR has a Unique Electronic Identification
Tag and 2--D Bar Code
Input Data Tagging: Time and Date with internal Real Time Clock, Media Tag-
ging with User Specified Data (See Note 3)
Input Data Processing: True differential analog processing with Digitally Adaptive
Bit Synchronization (DABS)
Record Media Types Available: Removable, Fixed
Download Types: In Situ, Media Removed, microQAR Removed
Ground Support Equipment: L--3 Communications RAU (See Note 4),
L--3 Communications Wireless Data Forwarding (See
Note 5),
L--3 Communications Portable Data Downloader
Demo Systems PMAT(See Note 4),
Austin Digital (See Note 5)
Ground Support Equipment Functions:
Download All Data,
Download New Data (data since last download) -- See
Note 6),
Download Last x Minutes,
Download Data Between Specified Times and Dates
Real Time Monitor of Flight Data (See Note 3)
Ground Support Interface: USB 2.0 (maximum data rate 480 Mbit/sec) (See Note 7).
Flight Data Download Speed: 3.5 Mbyte/sec
LED Indicators Fault (AMBER) & Memory Full (AMBER)
Software Requirements A computer with the Windows XP Operating System (Ser-
vice Pack 2) is required to run the microQAR Utility Soft-
ware.
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Specification Notes:
(1) Length excludes connector.
(2) Data words are 12 bits in length.
(3) Media Tagging with User Specified Data and Real Time Monitor of Flight Data
available in a future software release.
(4) microQAR is powered by the Ground Support Equipment USB port through a
6-ft. USB 2.0 Interface Cable, L-3AR p/n: 17TES0090.
(5) Available in the future.
(6) Not available for removable media.
(7) USB 2.0 is compatible with USB 1.1 (USB 1.1 has a maximum data rate of 12
Mbit/second).
(8) ARINC 429 data words are 24 bits in length
Note: Please be aware that replacing the supplied memory card for the removable
memory versions of the microQAR will invalidate the part number of the unit. In
addition, such modifications can invalidate support and service agreements, as
well as the legality of using the unit on an aircraft.
Customization of the memory configuration of a Micro QAR is only permissible

with the Models QAR-200-X0-XX units.
Note: A list of supplemental type certificates for the microQAR can be located on the
L-3AR website at www.L-3AR.com. This listing is also provided on Table 1. Sup-
plemental Type Certificates on page 2.
1.80
2.70 MAX
2.20 2.04
Figure 5. Model QAR100-XX-- XX Outline and Dimension Drawing
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1.80
2.70 MAX
2.20 1.92
Figure 6. Model QAR200-XX-XX Outline and Dimension Drawing
1.80
2.70 MAX
COMMUNICATIONS
2.20 2.04
Figure 7. Model QAR101-XX-- XX Outline and Dimension Drawing
1.80
2.70 MAX
COMMUNICATIONS
2.20 1.92
Figure 8. Model QAR201-XX-XX Outline and Dimension Drawing
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QAR100--0X--00 PIN SIGNAL

2 115 VAC 400 Hz HI INPUT
QAR200--0X--00 4 FDR PLAYBACK A
QAR200--0X--02 5 FDR PLAYBACK B
10 115 VAC 400 Hz LO
QAR200--0X--04 11 115 VAC 400 Hz HI OUTPUT

QAR200--0X--01 4 FDR PLAYBACK A
QAR200--0X--0X 5 FDR PLAYBACK B
8 FDAU A
9 FDAU B
10 115 VAC 400 Hz LO
11 115 VAC 400 Hz HI OUTPUT

1 115 VAC 400 Hz HI
QAR200--1X--00 11 HARVARD BIPHASE PLAYBACK HI
12 HARVARD BIPHASE PLAYBACK LO
16 115 VAC 400 Hz LO
44 FDAU AUXILLARY OUTPUT HIGH (BIPOLAR)
45 FDAU AUXILLARY OUTPUT LOW (BIPOLAR)

13 115 VAC 400 Hz HI
23 FDAU LO
21 FDAU HI
16 115 VAC 400Hz LO

1 28 VDC
QAR201--33--00 4 BIPHASE DATA IN A
QAR201--30--04 5 BIPHAVE DATA IN B
6 USB POWER
7 28 VDC RETURN
12 USB SHIELD
13 USB DATA ---
14 USB DATA +
15 USB GROUND
QAR200--3X--0X PIN SIGNAL

1 28 VDC
QAR100--3X--00 4 FDAU BIPHASE DATA A
5 FDAU BIPHASE DATA B
7 28 VDC RETURN
PIN SIGNAL
QAR201--0X--00 2 115 VAC 400 Hz HI INPUT
4 FDAU A
5 FDAU B
6 USB POWER
10 115 VAC 400 Hz LO
12 USB SHIELD
13 USB DATA ---
14 USB DATA +
15 USB GROUND
QAR201--65--11 PIN SIGNAL

3 ARINC 429 CH1 HI
4 ARINC 717 HI
5 ARINC 717 LO
6 USB PWR
8 ARINC 429 CH2 HI
9 ARINC 429 CH2 LO
10 115VAC 400Hz LO
11 ARINC 429 CH1 LO
12 USB SHIELD
13 USB DATA LO
14 USB DATA HI
15 USB RTN
Figure 9.
MicroQAR Connector Configurations
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4.0 OPERATION
The microQAR operates from 115 Vac, 400 Hz or 28 VDC aircraft power and draws less than
2 watts. The input data source will either be from the Cockpit Flight Test connector, or from a
mating connector on the front panel of the FDAU. Depending on the part number of the
microQAR, the flash media card may be fixed (non-removable) in the case of the Model
QAR100 series, or removable in the case of the Model QAR200 series.
There are two LEDs visible on the flat side of the microQAR where the name label is located.
Upon power up of the microQAR, both LEDs will momentarily illuminate two times, and then
go out, indicating normal operation. Refer to Figure 1 for locations of the LEDs.
If the microQAR should stop recording data with power applied for any reason, then the amber
FAULT LED will light. In this case the microQAR should be pulled from the aircraft and
returned to L-3AR for repair.
If the flash memory card becomes full, then the amber MEMORY FULL LED will light and
recording will stop (only occurs with the non-wrap versions). If using the Model QAR100
non-removable media type, the CompactFlash memory card (CF) may be downloaded and
erased using the microQAR Flight Data Processor software utility program through the USB
port. Or if using the Model QAR200, the CF may be removed and replaced at the aircraft and
taken to a download station.
4.1 Data Download using USB Port
The flight data may be directly downloaded on the aircraft or bench by using a PC, laptop, or
PDA running Microsoft Windowst with a standard USB port interface (ver. 1.1 or 2.0) and the
microQAR Flight Data Processor software utility program provided by L-3 Communications,
P/N 883E2822-03 or above. For ARINC429--capable QAR part numbers, Part Number
883E2822--04 or above must be used. Contact L-3 Sales for details about how to order the
latest software. When power is not directly applied to the microQAR on the aircraft, or when
the microQAR is removed from the aircraft, the USB port will supply +5 Vdc operating voltage
to the microQAR.
Note: When using a USB 1.1 port on your PC with the microQAR, it is normal to receive
a HI--SPEED USB Device plugged into non--HI--SPEED USB Hub status message.
This message will not affect functionality and will only limit the data transfer to a
speed compatible with the USB 1.1 standard.
Figure 10. Hi-Speed USB 2.0 Port Warning Message
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4.2 Data Download from the Flash Memory Card
When using part number QAR200--XX--XX series, the data may also be downloaded from the
Flash Memory cards when removed from the microQAR. With this method the PC requires a
PCMCIA drive or USB memory card reader used with a Flash memory adapter and the
microQAR Flight Data Processor software utility program provided by L-3 Communications.
Note: When using Model QAR101-XX--XX or QAR201-XX-XX downloading of data is only

possible by removal of the Flash Memory Card or by removing the QAR unit from
the aircraft. Downloading data via the USB port is not available with these mod-
els. The USB output signals are available through the Main Connector J1. See
Figure 9 for details.
4.3 Installation of microQAR Flight Data Processor Software Utility
The microQAR Flight Data Processor software utility program is distributed by L-3
Communications on a CD, p/n: 883--E2822--04 or above. To install the software on the PC
perform the following steps:
(1) Apply power to the PC to access the Windowst operating system.

(2) Insert the distribution CD into the CD--ROM drive. If the Install program does
not automatically run, then select Start --> Run and type D:\setup and press
enter. Follow the directions in the installation wizard to install the program on
the PC.
(3) The default file location for the microQAR program file and any associated ex-
tracted or processed data files is c:\Program Files\L--3 Com\microQAR.
4.4 Installation of microQAR Communication Driver Software
The microQAR Communication Driver Software is distributed as part of the Flight Data
Processor software utility program, p/n: 883--E2822--04 or above. To install the driver on the
PC perform the following steps:
(1) Connect the microQAR unit to the PC via the supplied USB cable.
(2) After a moment, the Found New Hardware Wizard should start. See Figure 11
for an example.
(3) The Found New Hardware Wizard should identify the hardware as L-3 Com-
munications microQAR. If it does not, please contact Product Support for as-
sistance.
(4) Insure that Install the software automatically (Recommended) is selected and
press Next.
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Figure 11. Found New Hardware Wizard
(5) A status window will appear next as Windows begins the process of installing
the microQAR driver. See Figure 12 for an example.
Figure 12. Found New Hardware Wizard
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(6) The Hardware Installation window will appear next as shown in Figure 13.
Select Continue Anyway to complete the installation.
Figure 13. Hardware Installation Wizard
(7) The Completing the Found New Hardware Wizard, shown in Figure 14, will ap-
pear next to notify you that the installation has completed successfully. Select
Finish in order to exit this window.
Figure 14. Completing the Found New Hardware Wizard
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4.5 Connecting the microQAR to a PC
The microQAR unit can be connected to any PC with an available USB 1.1 or USB 2.0 port
using the supplied USB cable. Before connecting the microQAR unit for the first time on a PC,
the software installation procedure detailed in Section 4.3 must be performed. When
connecting the microQAR unit for the first time on a PC, the driver software installation
procedure detailed in Section 4.4 must also be performed. It may also be necessary to
perform the driver software installation procedure in initial microQAR unit connections after a
PC has been rebooted.
Note: The microQAR unit can not be used in conjunction with a USB Hub or any
other intermediate device. The microQAR unit must be directly connected
to the PCs USB port without the use of any extension or centralization de-
vices.
Figure 15.
microQAR Flight Data Processor Utility Main Menu
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4.6 microQAR Flight Data Processor (FDP) Software Main Menu
The microQAR FDP Main menu provides a means of accessing the Data located in the
microQAR for download and to erase the data stored on the CompactFlash card.
4.7 Downloading Flight Data From a microQAR
The microQAR FDP Main menu provides a means of accessing the Data located in the
microQAR for download and processing.
4.7.1 Extracting Flight Data from a microQAR
(1) At the microQAR FDP Main menu, select the radio button labeled Extract lo-
cated in the Operation section under the microQAR heading.
Figure 16.
microQAR Flight Data Processor Utility Time Dump Option
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(2) From the Parameters section select any of the following radio buttons for the
type of download desired:
For a full memory download, select the Full Dump button. This process will
download all of the data contained in the microQARs memory.
To download a specified time duration from the microQAR, select the Time
Dump button. The menu will change to allow the user to enter the number of
Hours and Minutes to download. See Figure 16.
Note: If a time greater than what is stored on the microQAR is selected,

then all of the data will be downloaded.
Figure 17.
microQAR Flight Data Processor Utility Date Dump Option
Refer to Figure 17. To download data from a specified date, select the Date
Dump button. Select the arrow button next to the From box to select a start
date from the pop-up calendar by clicking the left-most mouse button to the de-
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sired date. Repeat the process using the arrow button next to the To: box to se-
lect an end date. Enter the start time and end time by either cycling through the
times using the up and down arrow keys, or by entering the time data directly
into the boxes provided.
(3) Using the Extract function allows one option in the Data Options section to be
available:
Add Serial Number to Filename when checked will add the serial number of
the microQAR to the filename. The user has the option of adding this serial
number to the start or the end of the file name by using the pulldown menu.
(4) Select the Extract button to begin the data download process. You will now be
presented with a Save As dialogue box. At this point you may Browse to a
location to save the file into, as well as provide the file a name.
(5) Observe the microQAR Data Extraction Progress window appears as shown in
Figure 18.
(6) When the progress meter reaches 100%, the Progress window will close and be
replaced with the microQAR Status window similar to the one shown in
Figure 19, and press the OK button.
Figure 18. microQAR Data Extraction Progress Window
Figure 19. microQAR Data Extraction Status Window

(7) The extracted data can now be archived or stored for later processing.
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4.7.2 Extracting & Processing Flight Data from a microQAR
(1) At the microQAR Flight Data Processor Main menu, select the radio button la-
beled Extract & Process located in the Operation section under the microQAR
heading.
(2) For the export process, refer to steps (2) of Section 4.7.1.
(3) Using the Extract & Process option allows additional menu options that are not
available when just Extracting data.
The Data Options section allows the following processing conditions:
F Skip the first partial flight leg when checked will begin the download at
the start of the first complete flight leg.
F Output one file per flight leg when checked will automatically split the
downloaded data, creating a separate file for each individual flight leg.
F Add Serial Number to Filename when checked will add the serial num-
ber of the microQAR to the filename. The user has the option of adding
this serial number to the start or the end of the file name by using the
pulldown menu.
F Sync processed file date to first encountered microQAR date when

checked will assigned a Windows file date that will coincide with the first
valid recorded time encountered in the microQAR data. Leaving it un-
checked will result in the current system file date being assigned.
The Output Data Format section allows the following processing conditions:
F Packed Frames when selected will output the data in 16--bit packed
binary data frames. For more information on packed frames data format
see Section 4.8.2.
F Unpacked Frames when selected will output the data in 16--bit un-
packed binary data frames for use in 3rd party data analysis systems.
For more information on unpacked frames data format see Section 4.8.1.
F ROSE Frames when selected will output the data in ROSE raw data
frames. For more information on ROSE frames data format see Section
4.8.3.
(4) Select the Extract & Process button to begin the data download process. You
will now be presented with a Save As dialogue box. At this point you may
Browse to a location to save the file into, as well as provide the file a name.
(5) Observe a microQAR Data Extraction Progress window appears as shown in
Figure 20.
(6) When the progress meter reaches 100%, the Progress window will close and be
replaced with a microQAR Status window similar to the one shown in Figure 21,
and press the OK button.
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Figure 20.
microQAR Data Extraction Progress Window
Figure 21.
microQAR Data Extraction Status Window
(7) The extension of the resulting processed file will depend on the Output Data
Format requested by the user. .PAK for packed frames, .UPK for unpacked
frames, or .DAT for ROSE frames.
4.8 Processing Flight Data From microQAR
Once the data has been extracted from the microQAR and downloaded to a PC, the data can
then be processed for use in either 3rd party data analysis systems that accept 16--bit
unpacked binary data frames, 16--bit packed binary data frames, or ROSE raw data frames.
4.8.1 Unpacked Binary Raw Data Output File Types
Unpacked flight data stores each 12--bit data word as the least significant 12 bits of each
16--bit word in the file. For ARINC 573/717 data, each consecutive sixty--four (64) 16--bit
words forms a subframe.
The UNPACKED format is illustrated below, where Word 1 is the oldest word and word 4 is the
most recent word. Within each word, the least significant bit is the oldest data bit. The
resulting output file will have a file extension of .upk.
Word 1 Word 2 Word 3 Word 4

0CBA 0FED 0CBA 0FED
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4.8.2 Packed Binary Raw Data Output File Types
Packed flight data stores four (4) 12--bit data words in three (3) 16--bit words. For ARINC
573/717 data, each consecutive forty--eight (48) 16--bit words form a subframe.
The PACKED format is illustrated below, where Word 1 is the oldest word, word 4 is the most
recent word. As with the Unpacked data described above, within each word, the least
significant bit is the oldest data bit. The resulting output file will have a file extension of .pak.
Word 1 Word 2 Word 3

DCBA BAFE FEDC
4.8.3 ROSE Raw Data

The ROSE raw frame type data file does not contain a header. Each 12--bit data word is stored
into one 16--bit word, and is least significant bit (LSB) aligned. The raw data is written in random
access (binary) format where each record length is the same as the words per frame (or words per
second) value plus 1 word from frame type. The resulting output file will have a file extension of
.dat.
Word 1 Word 2 Word 3 Word 4 Word 5 ...
Frame Type Data 1 Data 2 Data 3 Data 4 ...
(Frame Sync)
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4.9 Working with CompactFlash Cards
The microQAR FDP Main menu provides a means of accessing the Data located on a
CompactFlash used as the removable media in the QAR20X--XX--XX model series. With
these models, the CompactFlash card can be removed from the microQAR and inserted into
any CompactFlash internal or external reader.
Note: The microQAR uses a proprietary media format on the CompactFlash cards which
makes the cards unrecognizable to Windows. It is not possible to store non--mi-
croQAR related files on these cards nor is it possible to move files onto these
cards through Windows.
Note: Due to the proprietary media format it is possible that Windows will ask the user
to format the CompactFlash card when it is first inserted it into the computer. DO
NOT format this card as stored data on the card will then be lost.
Note: If inserting a new blank CompactFlash Memory Card into a PC memory card read-
er, the microQAR Flight Data Processor Utility Software will not recognize the
card. It will warn you that There is no microQAR Memory Card in the Card Read-
er. You must then insert the removable CompactFlash Memory Card into a
QAR200 and use the ERASE function of the microQAR utility to format this card to
be used with the microQAR.
Note: Blank CompactFlash Cards are pre-formatted to a Microsoft Disk Operation Sys-
tem (DOS Format). This format is not compatible with the microQAR.
Once the CompactFlash card is inserted into the reader the microQAR software will recognize
the card as if it was a microQAR. All other downloading procedures can be performed as
detailed in Section 4.7. The sole difference is to use the Operations listed under Card Reader
instead of the ones listed under microQAR. See Figure 22.
Note: The STC for each microQAR unit is memory--specific. Replacing a memory card
with another card will void the STC for the unit. Please contact L--3AR Product
Support before changing a memory card.
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Figure 22.
microQAR Flight Data Processor Utility CompactFlash Card Reader Options
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4.10 Processing Previously Downloaded Data
The microQAR FDP Main menu provides a means of processing previously downloaded,
unprocessed microQAR data.
Figure 23.
microQAR Flight Data Processor Utility File Process Options
(1) At the microQAR Flight Data Processor Main menu, select the radio button la-
beled Process located in the Operation section under the File heading.
(2) The Input File section will now become active. Clicking the Browse button will
bring up a browser window where the user can select the previously down-
loaded microQAR file for processing. After selecting the file to be processed,
the user will be returned to the Main Menu.
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(3) Select the Process button to begin the data download process. You will now be
presented with a Save As dialogue box. At this point you may Browse to a
location to save the file into, as well as provide the file a name.
(4) The microQAR software will then begin processing the data. When completed a
Progress window will appear. Click OK to proceed.
(5) The extension of the resulting processed file will depend on the Output Data
Format requested by the user. .PAK for packed frames, .UPK for unpacked
frames, or .DAT for ROSE frames.
4.11 Utilities Menu

Selecting the Utilities button on the Main Menu will bring up the Miscellaneous Utilities menu, as
shown in Figure 24. From this menu the user can erase the microQARs memory, check and set
the microQARs internal clock, get hardware and software information about the microQAR, and
update the microQARs firmware.
Figure 24.
microQAR Flight Data Processor Utility Miscellaneous Menu
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4.11.1 Erasing microQAR Memory or CompactFlash Card

This function is used to erase all data from the microQAR via the USB port or the removable Com-
pactFlash card via a card reader.
This function is also used to format a blank CompactFlash Memory card for use with a microQAR.
This process must be done with any blank CompactFlash Memory card before it will be recognized
by the microQAR Flight Data Processor Utility software when reading a CompactFlash Memory
card from a card reader.
Note: The CompactFlash Memory card must be inserted into the microQAR to be for-
matted correctly.
Perform the following steps to erase all of the microQAR flight data from memory:
(1) At the main menu select the Utilities button.
(2) At the Miscellaneous Utilities menu, select the location of the memory to be
erased, either the microQAR or the Card Reader.
(3) From the Utilities menu select the Erase button to start the erase process.
(4) A pop--up window will appear warning that the microQAR data will be lost and
will prompt the user to continue, press Yes to erase the data, or No to cancel.
Figure 25.
microQAR Flight Data Processor Utility Memory Status
(5) During the erase process a progress bar will appear. Once the erase is com-
pleted a status window will appear.
(6) Select the Verify button to verify the erase process has been successful. If suc-
cessful, then the status message will read microQAR memory is blank. If the
erase process has not been accomplished, and there is data in memory, then
the message will display: microQAR memory is not blank.
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4.12 Get/Set Time

This function is used to either read or set the real--time clock within the microQAR via the serial
USB port. The Get/Set Time function is accessed through the Utilities menu, and when selected
will display microQAR Real--Time Clock menu as shown in Figure 26.
Figure 26.
microQAR Real-- Time Clock Menu
Perform the following steps to get or set the microQAR real time clock:
(1) At the main menu select the Utilities button.
(2) From the Miscellaneous Utilities menu select the Get/Set Time button.
(3) Observe the Current microQAR Date and Time is displayed in the top portion of
the menu.
(4) To reset the Date and Time automatically, select the Time Source you wish to
use in the Time Source section. By selecting the radio button for Local Com-
puter the microQAR time will be set using the time currently set on the host
computer. By selecting the radio button for SNTP Server the microQAR time
will be set using the time currently set on a SNTP (Simple Network Time Proto-
col) Server of your choosing or one from the drop down list provided.
Note: The SNTP Server option will only perform correctly if there is an available
internet connection on the host PC.
(5) To reset the Date and Time manually, select the radio button next to Date/Time
boxes. Use the arrow button on the right side of the Date box to display a cal-
endar to select the desired date. Use the arrow buttons to the right side of the
Time box to set the desired hours and minutes.
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(6) Select either the radio button next to the Local Time label to indicate that the
date/time entered is local time, or select the radio button next to UTC to indicate
that the time entered is Greenwich Mean Time.
(7) Select the Set Time button to set the changes selected, and press Cancel but-
ton to exit the Real--Time Clock menu. Pressing the Cancel button without first
pressing Set Time button will return the Miscellaneous menu without performing
any changes to the microQAR time.
4.13 Get Info

This function is used to display specific information about the microQAR connected to the serial
USB port. The Get Info function is also accessed through the Miscellaneous menu, and when se-
lected will display microQAR Status menu as shown in Figure 27.
Figure 27.
microQAR Information Window
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4.14 Troubleshooting
4.14.1 microQAR Utility not recognizing card
This is caused by the card not yet being formatted for the microQAR. To ensure that the card is
formatted and is being read properly, perform the following:
Format the card with the microQAR using the Erase function of the Utility program. See section
4.9 for instructions on this function.
Ensure that the L--3 Communications microQAR USB driver is installed.
(1) Right--click on the My Computer icon on the desktop, and select Properties
from the pull down menu.
(2) Select the Hardware tab from the System Properties menu.
(3) Select the Device Manager button.
(4) Click on the Universal Serial Bus Controllers listing and observe that the L--3
Communications microQAR driver appears.
(5) If the driver is not listed, the microQAR utility software will have to be re--
installed.
4.14.2 microQAR Groundstation Error Codes
The microQAR Groundstation software may return an error code that is not easily interpreted.
Refer to Table 4 for a list of error messages and their respective explanations.
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Table 4. microQAR Groundstation Error Codes
Error Message Explanation

This is returned to indicate that the called function or thread succeeded without any
UQAR_SUCCESS errors.
This is returned when the uQAR on the USB port failed to open. This usually occurs
when an operation on the uQAR is attempted, but there is not a uQAR attached to the
UQAR_USB_OPEN_ERROR USB port.
UQAR_USB_WRITE_ERROR This is returned when an error occurs while writing data to the uQAR on the USB port.
This is returned when an error occurs while reading data from the uQAR on the USB
UQAR_USB_READ_ERROR port.
UQAR_USB_DEVICE_DESCRIPTOR_ERROR This is returned when there is a problem reading the uQAR's USB device descriptor.
This is returned when an error occurs while closing the USE port that is used to read
UQAR_USB_CLOSE_ERROR and write uQAR data.
UQAR_FILE_WRITE_OPEN_ERROR This is returned when a file fails to open correctly for a write operation.
UQAR_FILE_READ_OPEN_ERROR This is returned when a file fails to open for a read operation.
UQAR_FILE_WRITE_ERROR This is returned when an error occurs while writing data to
UQAR_FILE_READ_ERROR This is returned when an error occurs while reading data from a file.
UQAR_FILE_GET_STATUS_ERROR This is returned when an error occurs while getting
UQAR_FILE_SET_STATUS_ERROR This is returned when an error occurs while setting a files status.
UQAR_FILE_SET_POINTER_ERROR This is returned when an error occurs while setting the pointer to a location in the file.
UQAR_FILE_DISK_SPACE_ERROR This error is returned when there is not enough disk space left to write the file.
UQAR_FIND_OBJ_ALLOC_ERROR This is returned when the "Find" object could not be allocated due to lack of memory.
UQAR_FIND_GET_DATA_DATE_ERROR This is returned when a valid date and time could not
This is returned when there is a problem the point in which to start extracting or
UQAR_FIND_BLOCKS_ERROR processing uQAR data.
UQAR_FIND_GET_HEADER_ERROR This is returned when there is an error getting a specified header within the uQAR data.
UQAR_FIND_CHECK_BLOCK_ZERO_ERROR This is returned when there is an error getting the header information from block zero.
This is returned when there is no valid data found on the UQAR or its memory card. This
UQAR_FIND_NO_WRITTEN_DATA_ERROR will usually occur when trying to extract data and there is no data to extract.
UQAR_FIND_GET_START_END_TIME_ERROR This is returned when an error occurs while trying
This error is returned when a starting date passed in by the user is not within the valid
UQAR_FIND_BAD_START_DATE_TIME_ERROR date and time of the data within the uQAR.
UQAR_FIND_BAD_END_DATE_TIME_ERROR This error is returned when an ending date and time passed
UQAR_FIND_GET_TOTAL_BLOCKS_ERROR This is returned when there is an error getting
UQAR_INVALID_SOURCE_TYPE_ERROR This is returned when an invalid source type is into the DLL function.
UQAR_INVALID_DEVICE_TYPE_ERROR This is returned when an invalid device type is passed into the DLL function.
UQAR_THREAD_ALREADY_RUNNING_ERROR This is returned when a call is made
UQAR_THREAD_FINISH_ERROR This error is returned when a thread of execution fails to
UQAR_LOAD_IMAGE_VALIDATION_ERROR This error is returned when an image that is to be loaded
UQAR_LOAD_SEND_LOADER_ERROR This is returned when the program that is sent to the
UQAR_LOAD_EEPROM_ERROR This is returned when the EEPROM fails to load
This is returned when an invalid time is encountered when the user is trying to set the
UQAR_RTC_INVALID_TIME_ERROR real
This is returned when an invalid year is encountered when the user is trying to set the
UQAR_RTC_INVALID_YEAR_ERROR real
This is returned when a valid uQAR memory card could not be found in the card reader
UQAR_CARD_READER_NO_MEMORY_ERROR device.
UQAR_CARD_READER_HANDLE_ERROR This is returned when there is an error creating a handle to the card reader device.
This is returned when an error occurs while reading data from the memory card i n a
UQAR_CARD_READER_READ_ERROR card reader.
This is returned when there is an error creating a new file when a datarate change is
UQAR_FILENAME_RATE_CHANGE_ERROR detected within the uQAR data.
This is returned when the ' verify erase' function is called and the memory is not erased
UQAR_MEMORY_NOT_ERASED (i.e., non-blank).
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4.15 Flight Data Analysis Using ROSE

This procedure assumes that the PC system used to extract and process the microQAR data with
the microQAR Flight Data Processor software utility program also has the L-3AR ROSE software
installed. For detailed operating instructions on the L-3AR ROSE software refer to the ROSE
Installation & Operators Manual, p/n: 165E1696--02.
4.15.1 Importing microQAR Processed Data into ROSE
The ROSE Disk File input data source option is selected to copy one of the following types of
files to the current configuration as a ROSE data file. Each input file type has a unique 3-letter
file extension associated with it. The input file types that ROSE can process with their type
extensions include:
S GS/2 compressed (.fdt),

S GS/2 decompressed (.faf),
S GS/2 packed (.pak),
S GS/2 unpacked (.upk),
S FA2100 compressed data file (.fdr),
S ROSE raw frame type (.dat),
S ROSE preprocessed data (.ppd)
S binary raw data (.bin),
S comma delimited (.txt).
The procedure for retrieving flight data from a disk file is as follows:
(1) Access the ROSE Main menu and log in as a user that has flight data import
and report creation permissions.
(2) Click the Select Aircraft Configuration button on the ROSE Main menu and
select the aircraft configuration for the flight data file, click close to return to the
ROSE Main menu.
(3) Click the Import/Export Flight Data button from the ROSE Main menu .
(4) Click the Import New Data button to display the Flight Data File Control menu,
as shown in Figure 28 below.
(5) Enter a file name for the flight data file to be created on the local disk.
(6) Optionally enter a file description for the flight data file to be created on the local
disk.
(7) When importing a ROSE Raw Frame disk file, the file type may only be a ROSE
Raw Frame type. Once the file has been imported as ROSE raw frame type
then it may be exported into the other file types.
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Figure 28.
ROSE Import New Flight Data Menu
(8) Only ROSE Raw Frame data files may be displayed using the ROSE display
and analysis reports. ROSE Raw Frame type data files contain a frame type
word in the first location of each subframe which defines the current frame type
and rate. ROSE Raw Frame type data files may contain pre--synchronization
and marker data frames.
(9) Select Dump All Flight Data.
(10) Select Disk File as the Source of Data.
(11) Select the File Drive, File Directory and File Name on the File Path menu which
appears. (All disks must be recognized by Windows 95/98 and have an associ-
ated drive letter, before they may be accessed by ROSE.)
(12) Click OK on the File Path menu.
(13) Click the OK button on the Flight Data File Control menu.
(14) A message will be displayed to confirm the input data type of the disk file being
imported. If the data type and words per frame cannot be determined then the
Set Data Type menu will be displayed to request input file information.
(15) If the Set Data Type menu is displayed, select the Input File Type on the Set
Data Type menu to define the format of the data on the input disk.
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(16) If the Set Data Type menu is displayed, select the Data Type and Words Per
Frame and click OK on the Set Data Type menu.
(17) Verify a processing status window is displayed while data is copied.
(18) After a successful copy the length of the file in HRS--MIN--SEC will be displayed.
Click Close button to return to the ROSE Main menu.
4.15.2 Verify microQAR Data Display Using ROSE
This procedure is used to create a report format to verify a correct flight data download from
the microQAR.
(1) Ensure that the Aircraft Configuration for the new report matches the data rate
of the imported file.
(2) Click the Report/Display/Analyze button from the ROSE Main menu.
(3) Refer to Figure 29, click the New button on the Report/Display/Analyze Data
menu.
Figure 29.
ROSE Report / Display / Analyze Data Menu
(4) Enter a report name for the new report, in this example Full Decimal Scrolling
Alphanumeric Test Display is used.
(5) Select a report description of full configuration alphanumeric RAW data dis-
play from the available report types.
(6) Click the OK button.
(7) If a Local File source of data was selected, select a file name from the available
local flight data files. (Local file selection requires the existence of flight data
files on the current configuration subdirectory.)
(8) At the Report Setup menu select Local File Data Display for the source of data
and select the microQAR file name that was imported in previous section 4.15.1
from the available local flight data files for this aircraft configuration.
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(9) If a local file source of data was selected, select a file relative start and stop time
for display. The stop time displayed when the file is selected will indicate the
actual length of the flight data file.
(10) Click the OK button to begin data processing and display. The report should
look similar to the report shown in Figure 30.
(11) After verification, click the Close button from the display report and click the
close button from the Report Setup menu to return to the ROSE Main menu.
(12) Click the Exit button on the ROSE Main menu to close and exit the ROSE Soft-
ware.
Figure 30.
Typical Full Configuration Alphanumeric Raw Data Display for 64wps
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5.0 PRODUCT SUPPORT
Questions concerning microQAR repair may be answered by calling the Aviation Recorders
Repair Station at (941) 3775517 or (941) 3775579, or by calling the Product Support
Department at (941) 3710811. Readout Service is performed by the Repair Station.
Mailing/Contact Information:
L3 Communications
Aviation Recorders Telephone: (941) 3710811
P.O. Box 3041 Telefax: (941) 3775591
Sarasota, Florida 342303041 SITA: SRQLFCR
Attention: Product Support, Mail Stop 20 Web Site: www.L-3ar.com
6.0 REPAIR
This section is intended to contain information required to restore a worn or damaged part to a
serviceable condition. However, microQAR is a completely solid-state device that does not
contain any electro-mechanical moving parts. The microQAR has been designed as
maintenance-free unit which makes extensive use of surface mount technology (SMT). The
repair of printed wiring assemblies (PWAs) containing SMT components requires specialized
factory equipment, training, and techniques, therefore, such PWAs are not field-repairable.
Only the L--3AR Repair Station, FAA: LD7R612J; EASA.145.4620 is authorized to repair the
microQAR to component level in accordance with L--3AR Factory test, calibration and repair
specifications.
As a result, the microQARs maintenance philosophy is replacement of a failed unit. There are
no special calibration or overhaul requirements for the microQAR.
When it has been determined that a microQAR is faulty, the entire unit should be removed and
returned to the L--3 Communications, Aviation Recorders Repair Station for repair or
replacement. Attempts to repair the microQAR will void the warranty.
CAUTION: THE microQAR CIRCUIT BOARDS ARE SUSCEPTIBLE TO ELEC-

TROSTATIC DESTRUCTION (ESD). PRIOR TO HANDLING PWAs, EN-
SURE PROPER PERSONNEL GROUNDING TECHNIQUES ARE USED.
ENSURE THAT UNITS ARE PLACED INTO STATIC SHIELDING CON-
DUCTIVE BAGS WHEN HANDLING OR STORING.
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for the
Model QAR100/QAR200 microQAR Unit
(Ref. Document No. 905E314563 Rev. E)
Model: QAR100/QAR200 Product: Micro Quick Access Recorder
Part Number: QAR100-03-00 Manufacturer: L-3 Communications, Aviation Recorders

QAR200-02-00 100 N. Cattlemen Road, Sarasota, FL 34232
QAR201-02-00 P.O. Box 3041, Zip Code 34230-3041
QAR200-03-00
QAR200-05-04
TSO Number: None Manufacturer's Specification and/or Other Ap-

plicable Specification: Aviation Recorders
Document 905-E2810-07 (not released),
RTCA/DO-160D
Conditions RTCA/ Description of Conducted Tests

DO-160D
Section
Temperature & Altitude 4.0 Equipment tested to Category A2
Low Temperature
Ground Survival 4.5.1 -55_C
Operating 4.5.1 -15_C
High Temperature
Ground Survival 4.5.2 +85_C
Operating 4.5.3 +70_C
Altitude 4.6.1 +15,000 feet
Decompression 4.6.2 +55,000 feet
Overpressure 4.6.3 -15,000 feet
Temperature Variation 5.0 Equipment tested to Category B
Humidity 6.0 Equipment tested to Category A (Standard)
Operational Shocks & Crash Safety 7.0 Equipment tested to Category B
Operational Shock 7.2.2 6g, 11 milliseconds
Crash Safety (Impulse) 7.3.1.1 20g, 11 milliseconds
Crash Safety (Sustained) 7.3.2 20g, 3 seconds
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DO-160D
Section
Vibration 8.0 Equipment tested without vibration isolators to

Category R, Fixed-Wing, using Curves B2 and
B12
Robust Vibration Test Procedure- 8.7.2 Random
See ENV086 for Resonances
Explosion Proofness 9.0 Equipment identified as Category X
Waterproofness 10.0 Equipment identified as Category X
Fluids Susceptibility 11.0 Equipment identified as Category X
Sand and Dust 12.0 Equipment identified as Category X
Fungus Resistance 13.0 Equipment identified as Category X
Salt Spray 14.0 Equipment identified as Category X
Magnetic Effect 15.0 Equipment tested to Class Z
Power Input 16.0 Equipment tested to Category A (CF)
Normal Operating Conditions (AC) 16.5.1 Tested to Normal and Emergency Conditions
16.5.3 Abnormal Operating Conditions
Voltage Spike 17.0 Equipment tested to Category A
Audio Frequency Susceptibility 18.0 Equipment identified as Category X
Induced Signal Susceptibility 19.0 Equipment identified as Category X
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DO-160D
Section
Radio Frequency Susceptibility 20.0 Equipment identified as Category X.
Emission of Radio Frequency Energy 21.0 Equipment tested to Category M

Conducted 21.3
Radiated 21.4
Lightning Induced Transient Sus- 22.0 Equipment identified as Category X

ceptibility
Lightning Direct Effects 23.0 Equipment identified as Category X
Icing 24.0 Equipment identified as Category X
Electrostatic Discharge(ESD) 25.0 Equipment tested to Category A
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for the
(Ref. Document No. 905E441163 Rev. A)
Model: Product:
QAR100 Quick Access Recorder
Part Numbers: Manufacturer:
QAR101-33-00 L-3 Communications, Aviation Recorders

100 N. Cattlemen Road, Sarasota, FL 34232
P.O. Box 3041, 34230-3041
TSO Number: N/A Manufacturer's Specification and/or Other Ap-
plicable Specification:
RTCA/DO-160D

DO-160D
Section
Low Temperature
Ground Survival 4.5.1 -55C
Operating 4.5.1 -15C
High Temperature
Ground Survival 4.5.2 +85C
Operating 4.5.3 +70C
+15,000 feet
Altitude 4.6.1
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DO-160D
Section
Equipment tested to Category B
Temperature Variation 5.0
5C/minute
Humidity 6.0 Equipment tested to Category A
48 hours
7.2.2 Operational 6g, 11ms

Crash Safety Impulse 20g,11ms
7.3.1.1
7.3.2 Crash Safety Sustained 20g, 3s
Vibration 8.0 Equipment tested to Category S
Standard 8.5.2 Random Curve B2
Explosion Proofness 9.0 Equipment identified as Category X, no
test required
Waterproofness 10.0 Equipment identified as Category X, no
test required
Fluids Susceptibility 11.0 Equipment identified as Category X, no
test required
Sand and Dust 12.0 Equipment identified as Category X, no
test required
Fungus Resistance 13.0 Equipment identified as Category X, no
test required
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DO-160D
Section
Salt Spray 14.0 Equipment identified as Category X, no
test required
Power Input 16.0 Equipment tested to Category A
Normal Operating Conditions (dc) 16.5.2
Abnormal Operating Conditions (dc) 16.5.4

Audio Frequency Susceptibility 18.0 Equipment identified as Category X, no
test required
Induced Signal Susceptibility 19.0 Equipment tested to Category X
No test required
Radio Frequency Susceptibility (Conducted and 20.0 Equipment identified as Category X, no
Radiated) test required
Emission of Radio Frequency Energy 21.0 Equipment tested to Category Z
Conducted 21.3
Radiated 21.4 Tested to DO-160C.
Lightning Induced Transient Susceptibility 22.0 Equipment identified as Category X, no

test required
Lightning Direct Effects 23.0 Equipment identified as Category X, no
test required
Icing 24.0 Equipment identified as Category X, no
test required
Electrostatic Discharge Equipment tested to Category A

25.0
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for the
(Ref. Document No. 905E441263 Rev. )
Model: Product:
QAR200 Quick Access Recorder
Part Numbers: Manufacturer:
QAR200-02-03 L-3 Communications, Aviation Recorders

100 N. Cattlemen Road, Sarasota, FL 34232
P.O. Box 3041, 34230-3041
TSO Number: N/A Manufacturer's Specification and/or Other Applic-
able Specification:
RTCA/DO-160D

DO-160D
Section
Low Temperature
Ground Survival 4.5.1 -55C
Operating 4.5.1 -15C
High Temperature
Ground Survival 4.5.2 +85C
Operating 4.5.3 +70C
+15,000 feet
Altitude 4.6.1
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DO-160D
Section
Equipment tested to Category B
Temperature Variation 5.0
5C/minute
Humidity 6.0 Equipment tested to Category A
48 hours
Qualified by Similarity. See

ENV086
Explosion Proofness 9.0 Equipment identified as Category X, no
test required
Waterproofness 10.0 Equipment identified as Category X, no
test required
Fluids Susceptibility 11.0 Equipment identified as Category X, no
test required
Sand and Dust 12.0 Equipment identified as Category X, no
test required
Fungus Resistance 13.0 Equipment identified as Category X, no
test required
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DO-160D
Section
Salt Spray 14.0 Equipment identified as Category X, no
test required
Qualified by Similarity. See ENV086
Power Input 16.0 Equipment tested to Category A(CF)
Audio Frequency Susceptibility 18.0 Equipment identified as Category X, no
test required
No test required
Radio Frequency Susceptibility (Conducted and 20.0 Equipment identified as Category X, no
Radiated) test required
Emission of Radio Frequency Energy 21.0 Equipment tested to Category M
Lightning Induced Transient Susceptibility 22.0 Equipment identified as Category X, no
test required
Lightning Direct Effects 23.0 Equipment identified as Category X, no
test required
Icing 24.0 Equipment identified as Category X, no
test required
Electrostatic Discharge Equipment tested to Category A

25.0
Qualified by Similarity. See
ENV086
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for the
(Ref. Document No. 905E509963 Rev. )
Model: QAR200 Product: Micro Quick Access Recorder
Part Numbers: Manufacturer: L-3 Communications, Aviation Recorders

QAR200-35-04 100 Cattlemen Rd. Sarasota, FL 34232
QAR201-30-04
TSO Number: None Manufacturer's Specification and/or Other Ap-

plicable Specification: Aviation Recorders
Document 905-E2810-07 (not released),
RTCA/DO-160D

DO-160D
Section
Low Temperature
Ground Survival 4.5.1 -55_C
Operating 4.5.1 -15_C
High Temperature
Ground Survival 4.5.2 +85_C
Operating 4.5.3 +70_C
Altitude 4.6.1 +15,000 feet
Temperature Variation 5.0 Equipment tested to Category B
Humidity 6.0 Equipment tested to Category A (Standard)
Operational Shock 7.2.2 6g, 11 milliseconds
Crash Safety (Impulse) 7.3.1.1 20g, 11 milliseconds
Crash Safety (Sustained) 7.3.2 20g, 3 seconds
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DO-160D
Section
Explosion Proofness 9.0 Equipment identified as Category X
Waterproofness 10.0 Equipment identified as Category X
Fluids Susceptibility 11.0 Equipment identified as Category X
Sand and Dust 12.0 Equipment identified as Category X
Fungus Resistance 13.0 Equipment identified as Category X
Salt Spray 14.0 Equipment identified as Category X
Power Input 16.0 Equipment tested to Category A
Normal Operating Conditions (dc) 16.5.2
Abnormal Operating Conditions (dc) 16.5.4
Audio Frequency Susceptibility 18.0 Equipment identified as Category X
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DO-160D
Section
Radio Frequency Susceptibility 20.0 Equipment identified as Category X.
Emission of Radio Frequency Energy 21.0 Equipment tested to Category Z

Conducted 21.3 Tested to DO-160C.
Radiated 21.4
Lightning Induced Transient Sus- 22.0 Equipment identified as Category X

ceptibility
Lightning Direct Effects 23.0 Equipment identified as Category X
Icing 24.0 Equipment identified as Category X
Electrostatic Discharge(ESD) 25.0 Equipment tested to Category A
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ILLUSTRATED PARTS LIST
1. GENERAL
This section contains the following sections: introduction, equipment designator list, nu-
merical index, and detailed parts list. The introduction of this section describes usage of
the IPB, a listing of abbreviations, and a list of vendor names, addresses, and codes per
the current issue of Federal Supply Code for Manufacturers, catalog handbook H41.
The Equipment Designator Index provides a cross reference from manufacture reference
designator to manufacturing part number. The Numerical Index provides a numerical list-
ing of all manufacturing part numbers.
2. PURPOSE
The purpose of this Illustrated Parts List is to assist maintenance and supply personnel in
requisitioning, storing, issuing and identifying parts to maintain the microQAR Quick Ac-
cess Recorder. This Illustrated Parts List is not to be taken as the authority for the proce-
dure of assembly or disassembly. Overhaul or repair should be done by authorized per-
sonnel only.
3. ABBREVIATIONS
The following abbreviations are used in this section:
Abbreviation Meaning
AR As Required
NHA Next Higher Assembly
RF Reference
4. EQUIPMENT DESIGNATOR INDEX

The Equipment Designator Index is an index of designators assigned to electrical parts as
shown in electrical wiring and schematic diagrams. Since Level II repair is the mainte-
nance philosophy of the microQAR, there are no Equipment designators listed.
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5. NUMERICAL INDEX
The Numerical Index is a complete listing of parts included in the Detail Parts List, cross
referenced to the applicable figure and item number, L-3s part numbers, the manufactur-
ers part numbers and total quantity required.
Part numbers are arranged in an alphanumerical sequence beginning at the extreme left
hand position and continue from left to right, one position at a time. The order to prece-
dence in beginning the part number arrangement is as follows:
A. Letters A through Z (Alphabetical Os are considered as numerical zeros).
B. Numerals 0 through 8.
Part number entry is limited to a single line and does not exceed fifteen characters.
The FIGURE number and ITEM number columns contain the figure and item number(s)
for all parts listed. When more than one figure and item number is shown for the same
part number, the part number is not repeated.
6. DETAIL PARTS LIST

The Detail Parts List consists of illustrations and columnar parts breakdown of the compo-
nent and all assemblies, subassemblies, and parts that can be disassembled, repaired
and reassembled, or replaced. Items that are riveted, welded or spun over are not listed.
Parts made of bulk stock such as wire, tape or bonding braid are also not listed. Illustra-
tions are each assigned a figure number, commencing with Figure 1 and progressing in
sequence.
The FIGURE AND INDEX NUMBER column reflects the assigned figure number of the
illustration in which the item is shown and the item number listed on the illustration. Fig-
ure numbers are shown for the first entry of each figure and at the top of each subse-
quent column. When there is more than one type of subassembly for the same function
additional figures are included with the same number, but followed by an additional alpha
designator (such as A, B, etc.).
Each part number listed in the Detail Parts List is assigned an index number. Index num-
bers begin with number 1 for each illustration and in broken sequence to facilitate the in-
sertion of new items which are not variants of existing items. Items listed but not illus-
trated are identified by a dash to the left of the index number.
The PART NUMBER column contains the manufacturers part number when the part is
purchased from a source other than Aviation Recorders, or the Aviation Recorders part
number for those parts which must be purchased from Aviation Recorders Division.
When the manufacturers part number is used for any parts, the Aviation Recorders num-
ber is also shown enclosed in parentheses in the NOMENCLATURE column. When stan-
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dard parts (such as MS, AN, RC, CP, etc.) are used, vendor codes are not assigned to
these parts. However, for nonstandard parts the vendor code is assigned in the NO-
MENCLATURE column and is preceded by the letter V. It corresponds to the Federal
Supply Code for Manufacturers, (FSCM) now known as Commercial and Government En-
ity (CAGE) as listed in Cataloging Handbook H4/H8.
When a part has multiple vendors, all part numbers are listed in the PART NUMBER col-
umn. The first vendor will be assigned an item number and each subsequent part num-
ber is assigned the same item number with an alpha variant.
The NOMENCLATURE column describes the part or assembly. Nomenclature wording is

arranged so that the identifying noun or key word is always the first part of the descrip-
tion; this is followed by modifying words. Standard abbreviations are used as necessary.
Assemblies which are not broken down within a listing but which are covered by a sepa-
rate figure will carry the notation (SEE FIG. FOR DETAIL BREAKDOWN). The listing
of the assembly in the breakdown figure will carry the reference (SEE FIG. FOR NHA).
If the vendor is not Aviation Recorders, the manufacturers vendor code may be included
in parentheses in this column.
The indenture system, provided by the numbers 1 through 6 in the heading, shows the
relationship of one part to another; for example, a part listed under indenture 3 is a com-
ponent of the assembly listed under indenture 2 immediately above it. Items used to
attach parts or assemblies to each other are designated ATTACHING PARTS and are
listed immediately following the item or items they attach. The symbol * * * denotes the
end of attaching parts.
The EFFECTIVITY CODE column establishes parts relationship with units or assemblies
which are essentially the same but have variations. These units or assemblies are the
lead times on each figure. These units or assemblies are assigned reference letters such
as A, B, C, D, etc. Parts which are not common to all configurations but are associated
with one or more of the coded lead items carry the letter or letters assigned to the lead
item with which it is associated. If a part is common to all lead items, the EFFECTIVITY
CODE column is blank.
The UNITS PER ASSY column lists the quantity of the item required in one assembly in
which it is a component. It is, therefore, not necessarily the total quantity of the part re-
quired in the complete equipment; the equipment total can be found in the Numerical In-
dex. The term RF denotes that the assembly has been previously listed in the parts
breakdown.
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7. MANUFACTURERS CODE
Due to the Level--2 maintenance philosophy used with the microQAR, all spare parts will
be ordered through L--3 Communications. L3AR Vendor Code, manufacturer name and
address, as listed in the Federal Supply Codes for Manufacturers Cataloging Handbook
H4/H8, Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) codes, (formerly FSCM), and/or the
NATO Code as applicable (Ref. ATA Spec. 200), is listed below. The CAGE code is the
vendor (V) code listed in parentheses in the NOMENCLATUE column of the Detailed
Parts List.
Code Manufacturer
V06141 L-3 Communications
Aviation Recorders Division
6000 E. Fruitville Rd.
Sarasota, FL 34232
8. CONFIGURATION MATRIX
The microQAR has multiple configurations as shown in Table 5.
Table 5. microQAR Configuration Matrix

Model Num- Memory Type Memory Interface Type Configuration
ber
QAR1000100 NON-REMOVABL 128 MB, Dis- STANDARD BOEING, BI PHASE, NO WRAP
E MEDIA continued 15 PIN, 115 VAC
QAR1000200 NON-REMOVABL 256 MB, Dis- STANDARD BOEING, BI PHASE, NO WRAP
E MEDIA continued 15 PIN, 115 VAC
QAR1000300 NON-REMOVABL 512 MB STANDARD BOEING, BI PHASE, NO WRAP
E MEDIA 15 PIN, 115 VAC
QAR1000301 NON-REMOVABL 512 MB STANDARD BOEING, BI PHASE, FDAU SENSE,
E MEDIA 15 PIN, 115 VAC NO WRAP
QAR1000400 NON-REMOVABL 1.0 GB STANDARD BOEING, BI PHASE, NO WRAP
E MEDIA (MINIMUM) 15 PIN, 115 VAC
QAR1001000 NON-REMOVABL NO MEDIA FDAU MOUNT, 55 PIN , BI PHASE, NO WRAP
E MEDIA (QAR200 115 VAC
only)
QAR1001100 NON-REMOVABL 128 MB, Dis- FDAU MOUNT, 55 PIN , BI PHASE, NO WRAP
E MEDIA continued 115 VAC
QAR1001200 NON-REMOVABL 256 MB, Dis- FDAU MOUNT, 55 PIN , BI PHASE, NO WRAP
E MEDIA continued 115 VAC
QAR1001203 NON-REMOVABL 256 MB, Dis- FDAU MOUNT, 55 PIN , BI POLAR, FDAU SENSE,
E MEDIA continued 115 VAC NO WRAP
QAR1001300 NON-REMOVABL 512 MB FDAU MOUNT, 55 PIN , BI PHASE, NO WRAP
E MEDIA 115 VAC
QAR1001303 NON-REMOVABL 512 MB FDAU MOUNT, 55 PIN , BI POLAR, FDAU SENSE,
E MEDIA 115 VAC NO WRAP
QAR1001400 NON-REMOVABL 1.0 GB FDAU MOUNT, 55 PIN , BI PHASE, NO WRAP
E MEDIA (MINIMUM) 115 VAC
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Model Num- Memory Type Memory Interface Type Configuration

ber
QAR1002300 NON-REMOVABL 512 MB BOEING B717, 24 PIN, BI PHASE, NO WRAP
E MEDIA 115 VAC
QAR1003400 NON-REMOVABL 1.0 GB STANDARD BOEING, BI PHASE, NO WRAP
E MEDIA (MINIMUM) 15 PIN, 28 VDC
QAR1013300 NON-REMOVABL 512 MB STANDARD BOEING, BI PHASE, NO WRAP
E MEDIA 15 PIN, 28 VDC
QAR2000100 REMOVABLE 128 MB, Dis- STANDARD BOEING, BI PHASE, NO WRAP
MEDIA continued 15 PIN, 115 VAC
QAR2000201 REMOVABLE 256 MB, Dis- STANDARD BOEING, BI PHASE, FDAU SENSE,
MEDIA continued 15 PIN, 115 VAC NO WRAP
QAR2000203 REMOVABLE 256 MB, Dis- STANDARD BOEING, BI POLAR, FDAU SENSE,
MEDIA continued 15 PIN, 115 VAC NO WRAP
QAR2000300 REMOVABLE 512 MB STANDARD BOEING, BI PHASE, NO WRAP
MEDIA 15 PIN, 115 VAC
QAR2000301 REMOVABLE 512 MB STANDARD BOEING, BI PHASE, FDAU SENSE,
MEDIA 15 PIN, 115 VAC NO WRAP
QAR2000302 REMOVABLE 512 MB STANDARD BOEING, BI POLAR, NO WRAP
QAR2000304 REMOVABLE 512 MB STANDARD BOEING, BI PHASE, WRAP
QAR2000504 REMOVABLE 2.0 GB STANDARD BOEING, BI PHASE, WRAP
QAR2001300 REMOVABLE 512 MB FDAU MOUNT, 55 PIN , BI PHASE, NO WRAP
MEDIA 115 VAC
QAR2003004 REMOVABLE NO MEDIA STANDARD BOEING, BI PHASE, WRAP
MEDIA 15 PIN, 28 VDC
QAR2003400 REMOVABLE 1.0 GB STANDARD BOEING, BI PHASE, NO WRAP
MEDIA (MINIMUM) 15 PIN, 28 VDC
QAR2003504 REMOVABLE 2.0 GB STANDARD BOEING, BI PHASE, WRAP
QAR2016511 REMOVABLE 2.0 GB 15 PIN, ARINC 429 AMERICAN AIRLINES
MEDIA KEYING MD80
QAR2013004 REMOVABLE NO MEDIA STANDARD BOEING, BI PHASE, WRAP
Note: If a failure is detected in an obsolete part, contact L--3AR Product Support.
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NUMERICAL INDEX
PART NUMBER AIRLINE PART NO. FIG. ITEM TTL REQ

010E280500 1 20B 1
0639802089 1 50A 1
0639802126 1 50B 1
0639802143 1 50C 1
0639803263 1 50D 1
136E280500 1 40A 1
136E314200 1 40B 1
136E314800 1 40C 1
1669800373 1 5A 1
1669800413 1 10B 1
1669800416 1 10A 1
1669800421 1 5B 1
1669800438 1 15 1
166M008300 1 45 1
205E314700 1 30A 1
205E314701 1 30B 1
205E314702 1 30C 1
205E414200 1 30E 1
205E414202 1 30D 1
205E447102 1 30F 1
2290200064 1 55 2
2290200072 1 70 1
2290200164 1 60 1
248E280500 1 20A 1
2530400001 * 1 25A 1
2530400002 * 1 25B 1
2530400003 1 25C 1
2530400004 1 25D 1
2530400005 1 25E 1
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PART NUMBER AIRLINE PART NO. FIG. ITEM TTL REQ

2769800081 1 35 1
4009800026 1 65 1
Note: * indicates an obsolete part. If a failure is detected in an obsolete part, contact L--3AR Prod-
uct Support.
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50A 50A
50C 50B
1A 1D 1G 40A
40A 1B 1E 1N 40B
40C 1C 1F 1W
1W
20A 20A
50A
50C
50A 50D
1M
1V 40A
40A
1H 1L
1J 1P 1AB 40C
1K 1R 1AC
1T 1AE
1U 1AF
1Y 1AG
1AA
1AD
25A
25B
25B 25C
20B 20B
25C 25E
25D
25E

MicroQAR Quick Access Recorder
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50A
50B
50C
50D
40A
40B
40C
55 55
30A
30B
30C
30D
30E
30F
20A
20B
25A
25B
25C
25D
25E

MicroQAR Quick Access Recorder
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UNITS
FIG. PART AIRLINE NOMENCLATURE EFF PER
ITEM NUMBER PART NO. 1234567 CODE ASSY
1 1A QAR100-01-00 MICRO QUICK ACCESS RECORDER, A RF

(obsolete) BOEING, 128 MB, BI-PHASE,
FIXED MEDIA
1B QAR100-02-00 MICRO QUICK ACCESS RECORDER, B RF

FIXED MEDIA
1C QAR100-03-00 MICRO QUICK ACCESS RECORDER, C RF

BOEING, 512 MB, BI-PHASE,
FIXED MEDIA
1D QAR100-03-01 MICRO QUICK ACCESS RECORDER, D RF

FDAU, 512 MB, WITH SENSE,
BI-PHASE, FIXED MEDIA
1E QAR100-04-00 MICRO QUICK ACCESS RECORDER, E RF

BOEING, 1 GB, BI-PHASE,
FIXED MEDIA
1F QAR100-12-00 MICRO QUICK ACCESS RECORDER, F RF

(obsolete) FDAU MOUNT, 256 MB, BI-PHASE,
FIXED MEDIA
1G QAR100-23-00 MICRO QUICK ACCESS RECORDER, G RF

BOEING 717, 512 MB, BI-PHASE,
FIXED MEDIA
1H QAR200-01-00 MICRO QUICK ACCESS RECORDER, H RF

REMOVABLE MEDIA
1J QAR200-02-00 MICRO QUICK ACCESS RECORDER, J RF

REMOVABLE MEDIA
1K QAR200-03-00 MICRO QUICK ACCESS RECORDER, K RF

REMOVABLE MEDIA
1L QAR200-03-04 MICRO QUICK ACCESS RECORDER, L RF

BOEING, 512 MB, WITH WRAP,
BI-PHASE
Note-- If a failure is detected in an obsolete component, contact L--3AR Product Support.
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UNITS
1M QAR201-02-00 MICRO QUICK ACCESS RECORDER, M RF

REMOVABLE MEDIA,
MILITARY CONNECTION USB
1N QAR101-33-00 MICRO QUICK ACCESS RECORDER, N RF

NON-REMOVABLE MEDIA, J1 USB
1P QAR200-02-01 MICRO QUICK ACCESS RECORDER, P RF

REMOVABLE MEDIA
1R QAR200-03-02 MICRO QUICK ACCESS RECORDER, R RF

REMOVABLE MEDIA
1T QAR200--33--00 MICRO QUICK ACCESS RECORDER, T RF

REMOVABLE MEDIA
1U QAR200--34--00 MICRO QUICK ACCESS RECORDER, U RF

REMOVABLE MEDIA
1V QAR201--33--00 MICRO QUICK ACCESS RECORDER, V RF

REMOVABLE MEDIA, J1 USB
1W QAR100--34--00 MICRO QUICK ACCESS RECORDER, W RF

FDAU MOUNT, 1 GB (MINIMUM)
BI-PHASE, NON--REMOVABLE ME-
DIA
1Y QAR200--02--03 MICRO QUICK ACCESS RECORDER, Y RF

(obsolete) BOEING, 256 MB, BI-POLAR,
REMOVABLE MEDIA
1AA QAR200--03--01 MICRO QUICK ACCESS RECORDER, AA RF

REMOVABLE MEDIA
1AB QAR200--13--00 MICRO QUICK ACCESS RECORDER, AB RF

FDAU MOUNT, 512 MB, BI-PHASE,
REMOVABLE MEDIA
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UNITS
1AC QAR200--30--04 MICRO QUICK ACCESS RECORDER, AC RF
BOEING, NO MEDIA, BI-PHASE,
REMOVABLE MEDIA
1AD QAR200--05--04 MICRO QUICK ACCESS RECORDER, AD RF

REMOVABLE MEDIA
1AE QAR200--35--04 MICRO QUICK ACCESS RECORDER, AE RF

REMOVABLE MEDIA
1AF QAR201--65--11 MICRO QUICK ACCESS RECORDER, AF RF

AMERICAN MD--80
1AG QAR201--30--04 MICRO QUICK ACCESS RECORDER, AG RF

BOEING, NO MEDIA, BI-PHASE,
REMOVABLE MEDIA
-- 5A 1669800373 LABEL OVERLAY, CLEAR, 1.38 x 2 A,B,C,D,E,G, 1

J,K,L,M,N,P,
R,T,U,V,W,Y,
AA,AC,AD,
AE,AF,AG
-- 5B 1669800421 LABEL OVERLAY, CLEAR, 1 x 2 F, AB 1
-- 10A 1669800416 LABEL, 1.38 x 2 A,B,C,D,E,G, 1

J,K,L,M,N,P,
R,T,U,V,W,Y,
AA,AC,AD,
AE,AF,AG
-- 10B 1669800413 LABEL, 1 x 2 F, AB 1
-- 15 1669800438 LABEL, 1 x 2 5/8 B,C,D,E,G,J, 1

K,L,M,N,P,R,
T,U,V,W,Y,AA,
AB,AC,AD,
AE,AF,AG
20A 248E280500 BASE, HOUSING, RETAINER A,B,C,D,E, 1

F,G,N,W
20B 010E280500 BASE, HOUSING, RETAINER J,H,K,L,M,P, 1

R,T,U,V,Y,AA,
AB,AC,AD,
AE,AF,AG
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UNITS
25A 2530400001 MEMORY CARD, 128 MB A, H 1
(obsolete)
25B 2530400002 MEMORY CARD, 256 MB B, F, J, M, P 1

(obsolete)
25C 2530400003 MEMORY CARD, 512 MB B,C,D,G,J,K, 1

L,M,N,P,R,T,
V,Y,AA,AB,AD
25D 2530400004 MEMORY CARD, 1 GB E,U 1
25E 2530400005 MEMORY CARD, 2 GB W, AD, AE, 1

AF
30A 205E314700 PWA, BIPHASE A,B,C,D,E,G, 1

J,K,L,P,AA,
AB, AD
30B 205E314701 PWA, BIPOLAR F, R, Y 1
30C 205E314702 PWA, BIPHASE M 1
30D 205E414202 PWA, BIPHASE, 28 VDC N, V, AG 1
30E 205E447102 PWA, ARINC429,BIPHASE AF 1
-- 35 2769800081 WIRE, #22, STRD, WHITE, 600V B,C,D,E,G, 1

J,K,L,M,N,P,
R,T,U,V,W,Y,A
A,AB,AC,AD,
AE,AF
40A 136E280500 HOUSING, BOEING A,B,C,D,E,J, 1

K,L,N,P,R,T,
U,V,W,Y,AA,
AC,AD,
AE,AF,AG
40B 136E314200 HOUSING, BOEING 717 G 1
40C 136E314800 HOUSING, BOEING F, AB 1
-- 45 166M008300 LABEL, MICROPHONE M, N, V,AG 1
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UNITS
50A 0639802089 CONNECTOR, CIRCULAR, A,B,C,D,E,J, 1
15 CONTACTS, MALE K,L,M,N,P,R,
T,U,V,W,Y,AA,
AC,AD,AE,
AG
50B 0639802126 CONNECTOR, CIRCULAR, G 1

24 CONTACTS, MALE
50C 0639802143 CONNECTOR, CIRCULAR, F, AB 1

55 CONTACTS, MALE
50D 0639803263 CONNECTOR, AF 1

CIR,PL,15C,MALE,CRMP,
55 2290200064 SCREW, PAN HEAD, 2-56 x 3/16 B,C,D,E,G, 2

J,K,L,M,N,P,
R,T,U,V,W,Y,
AA,AB,AC,
AD,AE,AF,AG
70 2290200072 SCREW, PAN HEAD, 4--40 X3/16 AC,N,T,U,V, 1

W,AE,AG
60 2290200164 SCREW,SET,4--40X3/16 B,C,D,E,G, 1

J,K,L,M,N,P,
R,T,U,V,W,Y,
AA,AB,AC,
AD,AE,AF,AG
-- 65 4009800026 EJECTOR FRAME, COMPACT FLASH J,K,L,M,P,R,T, 1

CARD U,V,Y,
AA,AB,AC,
AD,AE,AF,AG
Note: In the NO MEDIA configuration, Effectivity Code AC and AG, the customer may select removable me-
dia per fig items 25A, 25B, 25C, 25D, and 25E. STC approval is based on memory card part numbers, see
page 21.
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Removing the Micro QAR from the Aircraft:

Situating the Micro QAR:

Removing the CompactFlash Memory Card from the microQAR:

Using the CompactFlash Memory Card in a PC for Downloading:

Memory Modification for Removable Memory Configurations:

THE CONTENTS OF THE

This instrument was constructed in an ESD (electrostatic discharge) protected envi-

Depending on the magnitude of the charge, device substrates can be punctured or

When handling or servicing equipment containing static sensitive devices, adequate

BEFORE APPLYING POWER

ISSUE REVISION DATE OF CHANGE COMMENTS

Preliminary Nov. 01/02 Initial issue of Installation & Operation Instruc-

-- 05 Mar. 15/09 Corrected GSE part number

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5.0 PRODUCT SUPPORT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

1.1 Purpose of Manual

In this manual, the MicroQAR may be referred to as: microQAR.

Comments or recommendations about the microQAR installation, operation, and data

1.2 Equipment and Document Requirements

Table 1. Supplemental Type Certificates

1.3 Acronyms and Abbreviations

2.0 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION

2.1 microQAR Function

2.2 microQAR Recording Duration

Table 2. microQAR Recording Duration Table

2.3 microQAR System Interfaces

The microQAR, shown in Figure 1, has three data interfaces:

(1) Aircraft Interface

MICRO QUICK ACCESS RECORDER

FDAU MOUNT, 55 PIN , 28VDC . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 11 . . . . . . AMERICAN AIRLINES MD80

BOEING B717, 24 PIN, 28 VDC . . . . . . . . . . . 5

0 . . . . . . . NO MEDIA (QAR200 only)

2.3.1 Aircraft Interfaces

Table 3. microQAR Connector Matrix

2.3.2 Mini Universal Serial Bus (USB) Interface

(1) Download flight data from the microQAR.

2.3.3 CompactFlash Interface

2.4 microQAR Interface Box

Figure 3. Q100-- 0000-- 00 microQAR Interface Box

Figure 4. Q101-- 1020-- 00 microQAR Interface Box

3.0 UNIT SPECIFICATIONS

Customization of the memory configuration of a Micro QAR is only permissible

QAR100--0X--00 PIN SIGNAL

QAR100--0X--01 PIN SIGNAL

QAR100--1X--00 PIN SIGNAL

QAR100--2X--00 PIN SIGNAL

QAR101--3X--00 PIN SIGNAL

QAR200--3X--0X PIN SIGNAL

QAR201--65--11 PIN SIGNAL

4.1 Data Download using USB Port

Figure 10. Hi-Speed USB 2.0 Port Warning Message

4.2 Data Download from the Flash Memory Card