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The purpose of this paper is to study extensive enlargement and safety of flight data recorder memory.

The study involves the moving the memory of flight data recorders from an internal embedded device to a cloud.

The implementation has made the embedded memory device of flight data recorder effectively unlimited, and, hence, much more information can be stored.

The possibility of a flight data recorder to be damaged or lost in a crash is not so high, but the implementation can be very helpful in cases such as aerial disappearances.

The implication is larger and protected memory for flight data recorders.

Finding reasons for crashes is faster, and immediate actions can be taken to find remedy to the failures.

The use of internet and cellphones in airplanes is nothing special at present. It is suggested to take this technology for flight data recorders as well.

NOT until mandatory requirements in some advanced countries obliged airlines to fit flight data recorders did these instruments become fashionable. The needs of major operators coupled with the prospects of a world‐wide market spurred manufacturers to design and build airborne recorders for flight and operational data collection.

A RANGE or accident data recorders fully protected to TSO C51a has been developed by Fell Avionics to meet the present and future requirements for both civil and military aircraft, and which can readily be incorporated with any flight data recording system.

Temperature anomalies in the upper troposphere have become a reality as a result of global warming, which has a noticeable impact on aircraft performance. The purpose of this study is to investigate the total air temperature (TAT) anomaly observed during the cruise level and its impact on engine parameter variations.

Empirical methodology is used in this study, and it is based on measurements and observations of anomalous phenomena on the tropopause. The primary data were taken from the Boeing 747-8F's enhanced flight data recorder, which refers to the quantitative method, while the qualitative method is based on a literature review and interviews. The GEnx Integrated Vehicle Health Management system was used for the study's evaluation of engine performance to support the complete range of operational priorities throughout the entire engine lifecycle.

The study's findings indicate that TAT and SAT anomalies, which occur between 270- and 320-feet flight level, have a substantial impact on aircraft performance at cruise altitude and, as a result, on engine parameters, specifically an increase in fuel consumption and engine exhaust gas temperature values. The TAT and Ram Rise anomalies were the focus of the atmospheric deviations, which were assessed as major departures from the International Civil Aviation Organizations–defined International Standard Atmosphere, which is obvious on a positive tendency and so goes against the norms.

Necessary fixed flight parameters gathered from the aircraft's enhanced airborne flight recorder (EAFR) via Aeronautical Radio Incorporated (ARINC) 664 Part 7 at a certain velocity and altitude interfacing with the diagnostic program direct parameter display (DPD), allow for analysis of aircraft performance in a real-time frame. Thus, processed data transmits to the ground maintenance infrastructure for future evaluation and for proper maintenance solutions.

A real-time analysis of aircraft performance is possible using the diagnostic program DPD in conjunction with necessary fixed flight parameters obtained from the aircraft's EAFR via ARINC 664 Part 7 at a specific speed and altitude. Thus, processed data is transmitted to the ground infrastructure for maintenance to be evaluated in the future and to find the best maintenance fixes.

SOME ten years ago, the regulatory authorities in the United States prepared legislation enforcing the carriage of flight data recorders on commercial passenger‐carrying aircraft above 12,500 lb. all‐up weight. Since that time other countries have introduced similar regulations. The intention of the original requirements was to record parameters describing the aircraft flight path; as an example the current U.S. regulations call for four parameters to be recorded with with respect to time i.e. airspeed, altitude, vertical acceleration and heading. The present British regulations also require pitch, and the French specify marker beacon flyover.

EXTENSIVE proposals recently issued by the FAA require installation of digital flight data recorders with specific parameters and/or cockpit voice recorders (CVRs) in a broad category of fixed and rotating wing aircraft. To be so equipped are aircraft operated by air carriers or commuters and in addition, certain selected smaller types operated in general aviation. Over the last few years a number of significant events have occurred that have necessitated the reconsideration of requirements. The NTSB considers that although recent rules have eliminated foil‐type flight recorders, concern is still felt about the adequacy of certain minimum standards. There is an urgent need to update the mandatory parameter list and to define new parameters, improved accuracies, range and sampling intervals.

FOUNDED in 1956 by Mr E. L. Cook, Aircraft Supplies Ltd. have come a long way since then. Mr Cook left the flight test department of the de Havilland organisation at Christchurch to set up his own company to supply aircraft spares, particularly electrical items and aircraft flight instruments such as artificial horizons and other gyro‐based instruments. There can be few things more damaging to the airline operator than to have an aircraft worth hundreds of thousands of pounds grounded for a prolonged period due simply to the inability to obtain quick delivery of some small piece of equipment costing perhaps as little as a few pounds. The initial stores consisted of two hangars discarded by B.O.A.C. and the company was quickly established. As the organisation grew, it was able to offer full overhaul and repair facilities for instruments and electrical equipment and quickly obtained a reputation for the quality of their workmanship and the extent of their stock. Workshop facilities were approved by Mintech and the Air Registration Board gave approval for the manufacture, overhaul and repair of equipment for civil and military operators. A significant advance in the company's capabilities was made when it took over the manufacturing rights of the Midas range of flight data recorders in the U.K. This range of recorders was popular with airline operators wishing to meet the B.o.T. mandatory requirements.