AIRS-400
Pilot’s Guide
Equipment
AIRS-400 is a 4K ultra high definition flight data recorder. The recorder
records all operations made by the flight crew in the cockpit as well as
all instrument indications within the view of the recorder. Other
parameters such as WAAS GPS 3D position; attitude data including
pitch, roll, and yaw; acceleration data (G forces); and rates of rotation
are also recorded.
DC power is provided by a 5-amp circuit breaker in the cockpit. The
AIRS-400 circuit breaker will deactivate the recorder when pulled.
Operation
This system does not require flight crew interface during aircraft operation. The flight crew only needs to
ensure that an Appareo SD card is in AIRS-400 before flight operations.
NOTE: During low light operations, quality of images may be reduced
To insert memory card:
1. With the aircraft powered off, open the access door
on AIRS-400.
2. Insert the SD memory card so that the metal
contacts on the card are inserted first and facing the
back of the recorder. Push in to secure.
3. Power on the aircraft. When the LED turns green
(after about 30 seconds) the recorder is ready. If
the LED does not turn green, refer to the table on
the next page.
4. Close the AIRS-400 access door.
To remove memory card:
1. With the aircraft powered off, open the access door on AIRS-400.
2. Push in the SD memory card to release and remove it.
3. Close the AIRS-400 access door.
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LED Status Indicators
NOTE: The table below shows the LED states for AIRS-400 embedded software revision R04 and later. For
revision R01, refer to the next table.
If you don’t know the AIRS-400 embedded software revision, contact your aircraft maintenance technician.
LED States – AIRS-400 Embedded Software R04+
LED Color Status Indicated
Green solid AIRS-400 is recording flight data.
Embedded update file is being applied.
Green flashing OR
Internal memory is being transferred to SD card.
GPS signal issue. Refer to the troubleshooting steps at
Yellow solid [Link]/faqs/recorder-general/why-is-the-led-status-light-on-my-airs-400-
yellow.
Error recording to the SD card or error with cellular upload (R06 or later only).
Yellow flashing Refer to the troubleshooting steps at [Link]/faqs/recorder-general/why-
is-the-led-status-light-on-my-airs-400-yellow.
Red solid Critical error has occurred. Contact Appareo support.
• Error transferring internal memory OR
• Error applying firmware update OR
• GPS antenna is not connected properly OR
Red flashing • GPS antenna is shorted
Refer to the troubleshooting steps at [Link]/faqs/recorder-general/why-
is-the-led-status-light-on-my-recorder-red.
Blue solid AIRS-400 is starting up.
Blue flashing Internal memory transfer is complete.
Blue/green alternating Embedded software update is complete.
AIRS-400 is off. Recorder may still be uploading data to the cloud for up to 5
Off
minutes after being powered off (R06 or later only).
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LED States – AIRS-400 Embedded Software R01
LED Color Status Indicated
Green solid AIRS-400 is recording flight data.
Embedded update file is being applied.
Green flashing OR
Recorder is checking for updates.
SD card recording issue or GPS signal issue. Refer to the troubleshooting steps
Yellow solid at [Link]/faqs/recorder-general/why-is-the-led-status-light-on-my-airs-
400-yellow.
Error performing internal memory transfer. Refer to the troubleshooting steps at
Yellow flashing [Link]/faqs/recorder-general/why-is-the-led-status-light-on-my-airs-400-
yellow.
GPS antenna is not plugged in or is not working correctly.
Red solid OR
Critical error has occurred. Contact Appareo support.
Red flashing Critical error has occurred. Contact Appareo support.
Blue solid AIRS-400 is starting up.
Blue flashing Internal memory transfer is in progress.
Blue/green alternating Internal memory transfer is complete.
Off AIRS-400 is off.
Connectors
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Compliance Information
FCC
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1)
This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired operation.
IC
This device contains licence-exempt transmitter(s)/receiver(s) that comply with Innovation, Science and
Economic Development Canada’s licence-exempt RSS(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause interference.
2. This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of
the device.
IC
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