Aviation abbreviation
Flight Data Recorder
At a glance
Meaning of Flight Data Recorder
The recorder storing aircraft flight parameters.
More about Flight Data Recorder
A Flight Data Recorder can capture parameters such as altitude, speed and system states, according to its installation.
It is different from a Cockpit Voice Recorder. Recorded values are recovered and assessed with knowledge of sensor characteristics, time references and other evidence; the recorder does not itself determine an accident's cause.