In 1999, Avionica introduced the miniQAR quick access recorder, the industry’s first ever miniature quick access recorder. Its solid-state reliability, 400 – hour recording capacity, and ease of installation changed the quick-access recording marketplace, and perhaps FOQA/FDM, forever.

Today, the next-generation miniQAR Mk II quick access recorder leads the industry in worldwide installations, and stores the data of many of the world’s most prestigious airlines, numerous branches of the military, and multinational corporations. It’s been imitated, but never duplicated. Here are some of the reason’s your fleet should be flying the miniQAR Mk II:

Cost Effective. Lowest cost of ownership, based on initial cost, ease of installation, and low maintenance.

Reliable Performance. Solid-state architecture has achieved a field proven MTBF of over 100,000 flight hours, saving valuable maintenance dollars. The miniQAR series of quick access recorders has been flying on commercial, military, and corporate aircraft worldwide since 1999 with over 3000 installed.

Flexible Recording. A variety of interface options are currently available. Record ARINC 717 (Harvard Biphase or Bipolar RZ), ARINC 717 with dual ARINC 429 channels, MIL-STD 1553 (dual redundant channels), or even IEEE RS-232!

Advanced Download Formats. A broad range of download options, including USB 2.0 (on the RSU-II or COTS Laptop/Desktop), onboard Ethernet, or Wireless (via SecureLINK) enables operators to customize download methods to best fit FOQA/FDM programs and schedules.

Easy to Install. Installs on most aircraft with minimal or no alterations. Many STC’s are available

High Capacity. Our 2 GB models record up to 3,000 flight hours of ARINC 717 data at 128 Words per Second!

Lightweight. All this capability still weighs only 6.5 oz / 185 g

 

Specifications

Physical
Weight:	6.5 ounces (185 grams)
Dimensions:	2.6” long X 2.2” wide X 1.8” tall
Power:	28 VDC/100mA. or 115 VAC/25mA

Storage Capacities:

512 MB, 1 GB, 2 GB

miniQAR Mk II Part Numbers
Description	512MB P/N	1GB P/N	2GB P/N
Boeing Standard 115V	804-0001	804-0101	804-0201
Boeing (MD)	804-0007	804-0107	804-0207
Avionica Std, 115V/28V	804-0005	804-0105	804-0205
MIL STD 1553, 28V	804-0009	804-0109	804-0209
Teledyne FDAU, Bipolar	804-0011	804-0111	N/A
RS232, 115V/28V	804-0020	804-0120	804-0220
Dual ARINC 429/717	804-0005-03	804-0105-03	804-0205-03

Real Time Clock (RTC)
Time/ Date tagged automatically on all but MIL 1553 & RS232 models

Download
Method	Rate	Power Requirement
RSU II (USB 2.0)	150 Mbytes/Min	No Power Required
Ethernet (10base T)	60 Mbytes/Min	Requires Aircraft Power
RSU I	10 Mbytes/Min	No Power Required

Compatibility
ARINC 717 Biphase	ARINC 573
ARINC 717 Bipolar	(Bus speeds of 64, 128, 256, and 512 WPS)
MIL STD 1553	ARINC 429	RS-232

Connectors
Rear: MS83723/76R1415N or MS83723/76R1624N or equivalent.
Front: DB-9F

Environmental
DO160 Categories - C1XXXB[SCL]XXXXXXZZAZB[UUU]H[XXXX]XXA

Software
DO178, Level D

Current Installations:
Airbus	A310, A320, A330
ATR	ATR-42, ATR-72
Boeing	717, 727, 737, 747, 757, 767, F-18 Hornet
Bombardier	Dash-8 Q300, Q400, CRJ-200
Cessna	Citation Bravo, Citation Excel
Embraer	120, 135, 145, 179, 190
Falcon	50, 900, 2000
Fokker	F100
Gulfstream	GIV, GV
Lockheed	C-140
SAAB	2000