FLIGHT DATA

MONITORING

RECORD REPLAY REVIEW

FLIGHT DATA MONITORING | FLIGHT TRAINING | INCIDENT INVESTIGATION

 APPAREO’S TURN-KEY
FLIGHT DATA MONITORING SUITE
When it comes to flight safety, there’s nothing more valuable
than accurate statistics, actionable trending data, and true visual
representations of every moment during a flight.
The AIRS-400 is a stand-alone flight data recording solution that captures accurate flight data,
plus cockpit audio and 4k video. Supported by our Flight Data Monitoring (FDM) software, this
information can be used to review and analyze your flight operations, allowing you to identify and
mitigate risk. If the unthinkable were to occur, the recorded data is an invaluable investigation tool,
giving you insights into exactly what, when, why and how it happened.

Increased Safety Compliance & Accountability

• Proactively identify and reduce risk. • Comply with FAA rule 135.607 for Helicopter
• Get automated analysis and actionable Air Ambulance operators
reporting / trending tools. • Easily show your level of operational safety
with objective data.

Better Efficiency & Quality • Demonstrate actionable safety initiatives

Assurance for potential insurance savings.

• Ensure SOP compliance on every flight.

• Set notifications to easily monitor your fleet. Individualized Pilot Training
• Use actual performance data to evaluate
and educate pilots.
Incident Investigation
• Identify problematic trends, and correct them.
• Quickly answer your questions on what
happened and why. • Develop customized flight training for
new pilots.
• Dramatically reduce the investigation time
and expense.

FLIGHT DATA MONITORING | FLIGHT TRAINING | INCIDENT INVESTIGATION

HERE’S HOW IT WORKS

RECORD

AIRS-400
• Record flight data, audio, and cockpit video
• Small, light, and affordable
• Easy, one-day installation
• Playback utility included
• Records to removable SD card and internal
hardened memory

REPLAY

Visualization Software
• Synchronized imaging, audio, and 3D playback
• Flight training
• Incident investigation
• Maintenance troubleshooting

REVIEW

FDM Software
• Automated event analysis
• Detailed reports
• Web-based accessibility
• Hosting to save and store flight data
• Easily manage your fleet from anywhere
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(Actual size)
2.8” x 3.4” x 2.6”

AIRS-400
The AIRS-400 is a powerful tool that records
an entire cache of flight data to help you better
AIRS-400 CAPTURES: manage the safety and performance of your aircraft.
Data is recorded to an internal crash-hardened
• Attitude data (pitch, roll, yaw, etc.)
memory as well as a removable SD card. The
• WAAS GPS data (date/time, latitude, information is written on a continual loop so you
longitude, speeds, altitude, etc.) always have the latest information available.
• Cockpit video AIRS-400 comes with playback software that works
alone or with our extensive, yet easy-to-use, FDM
• Crew and ATC communication software suite.
• Ambient audio
Easy Installation
Unlike other flight recording solutions, Appareo’s
AIRS-400 is the only device you’ll need to install
*For FAA Certification information and the
AML-STC, please visit appareo.com in your aircraft. Its lightweight (11 ounces) and
compact size (2.8” x 3.4” x 2.6”) makes it ideal for
any rotor or fixed-wing aircraft. With its own internal
sensors, the AIRS-400 only requires aircraft power
and ground; we also provide a small GPS antenna
that is installed inside the aircraft. There is a free
optional intercom system connection to record crew
and ATC communications in addition to the ambient
audio already being recorded. There are no special
tools required for the installation, and it only takes
about one day to complete.
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Image Specifications On Board Flash Memory

Image Frame Rate 30 fps Storage Capacity 35 GB
Image Size 3840 x 2160 200 hours IMU, 100 hours of
Storage Time
Compression Methodology H.264 ARINC, 2 hours of image/audio
Horizontal Field of View 90°
Vertical Field of View 45° Removable Flash Memory (SD Card)
200 hours of IMU, 100 hours of
Storage Capacity (based on 128 GB)* ARINC, 8 hours image / audio
Audio Record Specification
*Hours of audio/image data changes depending on card size. SD cards with up
ICS Input Range up to 44.1 KHz to 2 TB storage capacity may be supported.
Audio Input per ED-112 Max Input Voltage 3.0 VRMS
Ambient Area Audio Recording (per DO-214) up to 32 KHz
ARINC 429 Support
Baud Rates Supported 12.5 and 100 Kbps
Audio Output Specification
Nominal Output Level 1 Vrms (600 ohm load)
Wired Communication Specification
Max Output Level 2 Vrms (600 ohm load)
Ethernet per IEEE 802.3U (100BASE-TX) at least 5 MB/s
Output Impedance < 600 ohms
RS-422 supporting ANSI / TIA / EIA-422-B
Frequency Range 100 Hz - 10 KHz 230.4 kbps bidrectional
Standards
Flat Frequency Response < 3 dB
Cellular Communication Specification
Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU) Specification
B1, B2, B3, B4, B5, B8,
IMU Record Rate 4 Hz B12, B13, B14, B17, B18,
LTE M1
Rotational Rate Range 250 dps B19, B20, B25, B26,
B28, B66
Acceleration Range +/- 4g
Sense Axis triaxial
General Specifications
Heading Accuracy 2°
Input Supply Voltage 9 - 32 VDC
Roll and Pitch Accuracy 1.5°
Input Supply Current < 2 Amps
GPS Specification Weight 310 grams
GPS Constellations Supported GPS, GLONASS Dimensions 71.09 mm x 86.47 mm x 65.69 mm
GPS Receiver Type WAAS Operating Temperature -25° C to +65° C
GPS Update Rate 4 Hz Time to Record Power Application <30 seconds
GPS TTFF < 2 minutes
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VISUALIZATION SOFTWARE
To complement and maximize the effectiveness of the AIRS-400, Appareo developed a turn-key
FDM software solution.
AIRS-400 Playback Utility
Included with your AIRS-400 is a playback utility, which allows you to replay the imaging, audio,
and flight data recorded on a removable SD card.

AS Flight Analysis Software

Replay the flight with our rich 3D visualization software that incorporates a topographical map
overlaid with satellite imagery. Your flight path and accurate flight position show you exactly
when, where, and how the aircraft was being operated. This software will also sync with the
Playback Utility, so you get a full picture of all recorded information.

Together, these software tools create a detailed, precise replay of your flights, which is ideal for
incident investigations, flight training, and maintenance troubleshooting.
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FDM SOFTWARE
When you add Appareo EnVision to your FDM software package, it’s like having a virtual flight
analyst watching every minute of every flight. This web-based application allows you to access
past and current flight data, generate detailed reports, and trend the safety improvements in your
operations. It’s available any time from any location with internet access.

Data Transfer
Automated analysis begins with the Appareo
Transfer Utility (ATU), which uploads your
inertial flight data to our servers for analysis.
Comprehensive data for every flight is archived
on the Appareo servers, giving you convenient
online access to your data whenever you need
it, while minimizing your IT costs.

Automated Analysis
The Appareo EnVision software was
designed for you to easily identify and
address operational risk. Your flight data is
automatically analyzed against customized
Event Triggers which can be set for different
aircraft or operations, based on the parameters
defined in your organization’s flight ops.
Quickly see which flights had Events as well
as the duration and severity of each. Detailed
reports are easily generated from those
Events, delivering the safety information you
want to monitor and the ability to trend that
information over time.

Events Based on AGL Altitude

Our comprehensive terrain database allows
you to create Event Triggers using above
ground level (AGL) altitude without needing
a radar altimeter. This allows you to get the
most value out of the flight data by utilizing
the AGL altitude limitations; a feature unique to
Appareo’s FDM suite.
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FLIGHT DATA MONITORING | FLIGHT TRAINING | INCIDENT INVESTIGATION