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Sentry AML-STC Done, Meets Canada CVR Mandate

The Flight Data Systems Sentry cockpit voice recorder can be installed in a variety of turboprops and business jets under a new AML-STC.

Beech 1900 turboprop aircraft in flight — The Beech 1900 is one of the aircraft approved for installation of the Flight Data Systems Sentry CVR to meet Canada's CVR mandate. (Photo: Flight Data Systems)

By Matt Thurber • Editor-in-Chief

April 27, 2023

Canada West Avionics has finished an approved model list-supplemental type certificate (AML-STC) for the installation of Flight Data Systems’ Sentry cockpit voice recorder (CVR) system. The package includes the Sentry CVR with recorder independent power supply (RIPS), cockpit controller, and cockpit-area microphone, and the AML-STC meets the upcoming Canada CVR mandate.

Aircraft covered by the STC include most Beechcraft turboprops, Cessna CitationJets, Dornier aircraft, M7 Aerospace turboprops, and Mitsubishi MU-2s. Additional AML-STCs are underway for Part 25 airplanes and Part 29 rotorcraft. The Sentry system is technical standard order approved under TSO-C123a, TSO-C177a, TSO-C155b, and TSO-C121b.

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