scope:

PURPOSE AND SCOPE

This document defines the minimum specification to be met for aircraft required to carry lightweight flight recording systems which may record aircraft data, cockpit audio, airborne images or data-link messages in a robust recording medium primarily for the purposes of the investigation of an occurrence (accident or incident). It is applicable to robust on-board recording systems, ancillary equipment and their installation in aircraft.

This document can also be used to give guidance to manufacturers intending to develop or install lightweight flight recording systems which maybe used for or other purposes such as flight training, flight data monitoring.

NOTE: It is not the intent of this MOPS to provide replacement or acceptable alternatives for the ED-112 specification.