In 1999, Avionica introduced the original miniQAR quick access recorder, the first ever miniature quick access recorder for aviation. Its solid-state reliability, 400 hour recording capacity, and ease of installation changed quick-access recording (and perhaps FOQA/FDM) forever. The next-generation miniQAR Mk II quick access recorder led the industry with over 5,000 worldwide installations, recording the data of many of the world’s airlines, militaries, and multinational corporations. And now, Avionica presents the miniQAR Mk III, packing more capability than any other QAR into the smallest of spaces.
Reliable Performance
Our solid-state System on Chip architecture has achieved a field proven MTBF of over 100,000 flight hours fleetwide for the miniQAR series of recorders, saving valuable maintenance dollars. Over 5,000 miniQAR quick access recorders are now flying, installed in nearly 100 aircraft types worldwide since 1999.
Flexible Recording
A variety of interface options are now available. Record up to two ARINC 717 (Harvard Biphase or Bipolar RZ) channels and up to three ARINC-429 channels (high and/or low speed). An EIA RS 422/429 programmable channel supports ACMS event recording/reporting. An EIA RS-232 receiver is also available.
Advanced Download Interface
Download options including Ethernet (via the RSU-II or COTS Laptop/Desktop), onboard Ethernet, and Wireless via secureLINK WiFi or 3G Wireless GSE Module (see back) enable operators to customize download methods to best fit FOQA/FDM programs and schedule requirements.
Easily Installed
STC’d on over 150 aircraft types, the Mk III installs on most aircraft with minimal alterations using our universal kit. Mounting trays for simple, rack-mount QAR replacement are now available with either ARINC 404 or 600 series connectors.
High Capacity
Our basic 2 GB models record up to 6,000 flight hours of ARINC 717 data. Upgrades to 64 Gigabytes are possible to handle dense ARINC 429 data recording requirements, as well as onboard NAS capability supported via 3G wireless.
Lightweight
All this capability still weighs only 6.5 oz / 185 gr.

Application Examples

Technical Specifications
Size/Weight/Conformities
Dimensions: 2.6”(L) x 2.2”(W) x 1.8”(H)
Weight: 6.5 ounces
Power: 28 VDC/100mA. or 115 VAC/25mA
Data Storage
512 MB, 1GB, 2GB
Part Numbers
Description • 512MB P/N • 1GB P/N
Boeing Standard 115V • 804-0001 • 804-0101
Boeing (MD) • 804-0007 • 804-0107
Avionica Std, 115V/28V • 804-0005 • 804-0105
MIL STD 1553, 28V • 804-0009 • 804-0109
Teledyne FDAU, Bipolar • 804-0011 • 804-0111
Dual ARINC 429/717 • 804-0005-03 • 804-0105-03
Aircraft Bus Compatibility
ARINC 573, ARINC 717 Biphase
ARINC 717 Bipolar (64, 128, 256, & 512 WPS)
MIL STD 1553 ARINC 429 RS-232
Connectors
Rear: MS83723/76R1415N or
MS83723/76R1624N or equivalent.
Front: DB-9F
Real Time Clock (RTC)
Time/ Date tagged automatically on all but MIL 1553 & RS232 models
Method Rate Power Requirement
RSU II (USB 2.0) 150 Mbytes/Min None
Ethernet (10base T) 60 Mbytes/Min Aircraft Power
RSU I 10 Mbytes/Min None
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, Challenger 300 and 605
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