Readout Procedure of the Digital Flight Data Recorder

TASK 31-33-00-710-009-A
Readout Procedure of the Digital Flight Data Recorder

WARNING: PUT WARNING NOTICES IN THE COCKPIT TO TELL PERSONS NOT TO OPERATE THE FLIGHT CONTROLS. THE MOVEMENT OF THE TRIMMABLE HORIZONTAL STABILIZER (THS) CAN CAUSE INJURY TO PERSONS.

FIN: 1TU ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL

1. Reason for the Job
Self explanatory
2. Job Set-up Information
A. Fixtures, Tools, Test and Support Equipment

REFERENCE	QTY	DESIGNATION
No specific	1	ACCESS PLATFORM 5M (16 FT)- ADJUSTABLE
No specific	AR	SAFETY CLIP - CIRCUIT BREAKER
No specific	AR	WARNING NOTICE(S)
69001074-070	1	EXTENDED HANDHELD DOWNLOAD UNIT (EHHDLU)
FDS40-0310	1	HHMPI CVR/FDR READOUT

B. Work Zones and Access Panels

ZONE/ACCESS	ZONE DESCRIPTION
312AR

C. Referenced Information

REFERENCE	DESIGNATION
TASK 24-41-00-861-002-A	Energize the Aircraft Electrical Circuits from the External Power
TASK 24-41-00-861-002-A-01	Energize the Aircraft Electrical Circuits from the APU
TASK 24-41-00-861-002-A-02	Energize the Aircraft Electrical Circuits from Engine 1(2)
TASK 24-41-00-862-002-A	De-energize the Aircraft Electrical Circuits Supplied from the External Power
TASK 24-41-00-862-002-A-01	De-energize the Aircraft Electrical Circuits Supplied from the APU
TASK 24-41-00-862-002-A-02	De-energize the Aircraft Electrical Circuits Supplied from the Engine 1(2)
DFDR Ground Support Equipment Connector
HandHeld Multi-Purpose Interface (HHMPI) Tool for DFDR
HandHeld Multi-Purpose Interface (HHMPI) Tool
Exdendet HandHeld Download Unit for DFDR

3. Job Set-up
Subtask 31-33-00-861-058-A ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL

A. Aircraft Maintenance Configuration
(1) Energize the aircraft electrical circuits
(Ref. AMM TASK 24-41-00-861-002).
(2) Make sure that the GND CTL pushbutton on overhead panel 21VU is released (the blue ON indicator in the pushbutton is off).

Subtask 31-33-00-010-056-A ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL

B. Get Access
(1) Put WARNING NOTICE(S) in the cockpit in position to tell persons not operate the flight controls.
(2) Put the ACCESS PLATFORM 5M (16 FT)- ADJUSTABLE in position at access panel 312AR.
(3) Open access panel 312AR.
(4) Set the LIGHT switch 3LJ to the ON position.

Subtask 31-33-00-865-067-A ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL

C. Make sure that this(these) circuit breaker(s) is(are) closed:

PANEL	DESIGNATION	FIN	LOCATION
** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL
121VU	RCDR/ACCLRM	9TU	K18
121VU	RCDR/DFDR	7TU	K16
** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL
121VU	FDIU	8TU	K17
** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL
121VU	AIDS & RCDR/QAR	14TU	K17

Subtask 31-33-00-865-079-A ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL

D. Open, safety and tag this(these) circuit breaker(s):

PANEL	DESIGNATION	FIN	LOCATION
** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL
49VU	COM/CVR/SPLY	2RK	E14
** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL
49VU	COM/CVR/SPLY	23RK	E14

4. Procedure
Subtask 31-33-00-710-088-A ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL

A. Readout Procedure of the Digital Flight Data Recorder

DFDR Ground Support Equipment Connector ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL

(1) If you use a universal readout tool, make sure that the interfaces agree.

NOTE: Airbus recommends that you use the readout tool and the recorder from the same supplier. Refer to IPC (Ref.31335501) to get the supplier name, the vendor code and the CMM of the DFDR. For the readout procedure, it is necessary to obey the instructions given in the applicable CMM.

NOTE: If the DFDR data is downloaded to perform an inspection of the data, it is recommended to make a printout of the latest Post Flight Report (PFR) and print the Class 3 report for the DFDRS.

(2) Remove the cover plate (1) from the Ground-Support Equipment Connector (2) and connect the cable of the readout tool with the Ground-Support Equipment Connector (2).
(3) Push the GND CTL pushbutton (the blue ON indicator in the pushbutton comes on) to energize the DFDR and start the download.

NOTE: For the data conversion use the Flight Data Recording Parameter Library (FDRPL). The FDRPL supplies the necessary data to program a database to change the raw data of the readout into readable data in engineering units.

NOTE: During the readout procedure, the Solid State Flight Data Recorder (SSFDR) is not available. The message "RECORDER DFDR FAULT" can came into view on the ECAM display. This status is correct and it will go out of view after you complete the readout procedure of the DFDR.

(4) Push the GND CTL pushbutton (the blue ON indicator in the pushbutton goes off) to de-energize the DFDR when the download is completed.
(5) Disconnect the cable of the readout tool from the Ground-Support Equipment Connector (2) and install the cover plate (1).

Subtask 31-33-00-710-124-A ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL

B. Readout Procedure of the Digital Flight Data Recorder with the HandHeld Multi-Purpose Interface (HHMPI) Tool

HandHeld Multi-Purpose Interface (HHMPI) Tool for DFDR ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL

HandHeld Multi-Purpose Interface (HHMPI) Tool ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL

(1) Do an inspection of the component interfaces and the adjacent area.
(2) Turn the label (1) to get access to the Ground-Support Equipment Connector (2).
(3) Connect FDS40-0310 HHMPI CVR/FDR READOUT (4) to the Ground-Support Equipment Connector (2) with the interface cable (3).
(a) Ignore the recorder DFDR fault message on the ECAM display unit.
(4) Download the DFDR data to the FDS40-0310 HHMPI CVR/FDR READOUT (4) that follows:

ACTION	RESULT
1.On the overhead control and indicating panel 21VU: Push the GND/CTL pushbutton switch.	On the overhead control and indicating panel 21VU: The blue GND/CTL pushbutton indicator light comes on.
2.On the HHMPI tool: Push the OK pushbutton switch for 2 seconds.	On the HHMPI tool: The display comes on and shows main menu.
3.On the HHMPI tool: Use the lower pushbutton switch to set the "Download Operations". Push the right pushbutton switch.	On the HHMPI tool: The download operations menu comes into view.
4.On the HHMPI tool: Use the lower pushbutton switch to set the applicable download command: (a) FDR All - to download all the available data (b) FDR Since Last - to download the data recorded since the last download (c) FDR Mark - to download the data from a pre-recorded marker (d) FDR Time - to download the data from a specific time. Push the right pushbutton switch to select the download command.	On the HHMPI tool: The download starts and the display shows the download progress.
5.On the HHMPI tool: When the download is completed, push the OK pushbutton switch.
6.On the HHMPI tool: Push and hold the C pushbutton switch until the message "Confirm Power Off" comes into view.
7.On the HHMPI tool: Push the OK pushbutton switch.	On the HHMPI tool: The display goes off.
8.On the overhead control and indicating panel 21VU: Push the GND/CTL pushbutton switch.	On the overhead control and indicating panel 21VU: The blue GND/CTL pushbutton indicator light goes off.

(5) Disconnect the FDS40-0310 HHMPI CVR/FDR READOUT (4) from the interface cable (3).
(6) Disconnect the interface cable (3) from the Ground-Support Equipment Connector (2).
(7) Turn the label (1) to its initial position.

Subtask 31-33-00-710-136-A ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL

C. Readout Procedure of the Digital Flight Data Recorder with the Extended HandHeld Download Unit (EHHDLU) Tool

Exdendet HandHeld Download Unit for DFDR ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL

(1) Do an inspection of the component interfaces and the adjacent area.
(2) Turn the label (1) to get access to the ground-support equipment connector (2).
(3) Connect the 28-pin connector (3) of the EHHDLU-to-SSFDR download cable (69001366-001 or 69001366-002) to the ground-support equipment connector (2).
(4) Connect the USB connector (4) of the EHHDLU-to-SSFDR download cable (69001366-001 or 69001366-002) to the EHHDLU (5).

NOTE: All tools are part of 69001074-070 EXTENDED HANDHELD DOWNLOAD UNIT (EHHDLU).

(5) Download the DFDR data to the EHHDLU (5) that follows:

ACTION	RESULT
1.In the cockpit, on the overhead control and indicating panel 21VU: Push the GND/CTL pushbutton switch.	In the cockpit, on the overhead control and indicating panel 21VU: The blue GND/CTL pushbutton indicator light comes on.
2.On the EHHDLU tool: Push the power button.	On the EHHDLU Tool: The display comes on and the main menu comes into view.
3.On the EHHDLU tool: Select the EHHDLU icon.	On the EHHDLU tool: The EHHDLU program comes into view.
4.On the EHHDLU tool: Select the Download icon. Select the recorder type.	On the EHHDLU tool: The file directory field comes into view.
5.On the EHHDLU tool: Select the file directory to save the downloaded DFDR data. NOTE: You can save the data in the folder or in the storage card. Enter the file name. NOTE: The default name of the file is 'DNLD' with the date and the time shown on the EHHDLU tool. The file has the '.dlu' extension. NOTE: You cannot change the date, the time and the file extension of the file.
6.On the EHHDLU tool: Select the Start icon. NOTE: After you select the Start option, you cannot select it again. The Abort option becomes available. The Abort option lets you stop the download. NOTE: It is not permitted to remove the cable during the download.	On the EHHDLU Tool: The DFDR data download starts.
7.On the EHHDLU tool: Push and hold the power button.	On the EHHDLU Tool: The shutdown countdown starts.
8.On the EHHDLU tool: Release the power button.	On the EHHDLU Tool: The Power Menu comes into view.
9.On the EHHDLU tool: Select the Shutdown option.	On the EHHDLU Tool: The EHHDLU shuts down.
10.In the cockpit, on the overhead control and indicating panel 21VU: Push the GND/CTL pushbutton switch.	In the cockpit, on the overhead control and indicating panel 21VU: The blue GND/CTL pushbutton indicator light goes off.

(6) Disconnect the USB connector (4) of the EHHDLU-to-SSFDR download cable (69001366-001 or 69001366-002) from the EHHDLU (5).
(7) Disconnect the 28-pin connector (3) of the EHHDLU-to-SSFDR download cable (69001366-001 or 69001366-002) from the ground-support equipment connector (2).
(8) Turn the label (1) to its initial position.

5. Close-up
Subtask 31-33-00-410-055-A ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL

A. Close Access
(1) Make sure that the work area is clean and clear of tools and other items.
(2) Set the LIGHT switch 3LJ to the OFF position.
(3) Close access panel 312AR.
(4) Remove the access platform(s).
(5) Remove the WARNING NOTICE(S).

Subtask 31-33-00-865-080-A ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL

B. Remove the safety clip(s) and the tag(s) and close this(these) circuit breaker(s):

PANEL	DESIGNATION	FIN	LOCATION
** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL
49VU	COM/CVR/SPLY	2RK	E14
** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL
49VU	COM/CVR/SPLY	23RK	E14

Subtask 31-33-00-862-058-A ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL

C. Put the aircraft back to its initial configuration.
(1) De-energize the aircraft electrical circuits
(Ref. AMM TASK 24-41-00-862-002).
(2) Make sure that the GND CTL pushbutton on overhead panel 21VU is in the OFF position (the blue ON indicator in the pushbutton is off).

[Rev.10 from 2021] 2026.04.01 00:34:09 UTC