
Flight Recorder Requirements in 2026: 25-Hour CVRs, RIPS, and Data Link Recording
A 2026 summary of 25-hour CVR, recorder independent power and data link recording requirements in the US, Europe, Canada and Mexico, and how SENTRY covers them.
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Regulatory updates, recorder planning and technical guidance on cockpit voice and flight data recorders, on-wing downloads and readout, from the Flight Data Systems engineering and customer success teams.

A 2026 summary of 25-hour CVR, recorder independent power and data link recording requirements in the US, Europe, Canada and Mexico, and how SENTRY covers them.

HHMPI supports more than 50 CVR and FDR types from leading OEMs. Buy the cables and software for the recorders you service now, and add more any time.

The FDAIU converts legacy ARINC 542A analog inputs to ARINC 717 so aircraft can move to SENTRY in the existing recorder position, without aircraft modification.

SENTRY recorders bring ARINC 717 and 429 auto detection, Ethernet, analog inputs and four audio channels in a compact titanium unit that mounts in any attitude.

The battery-powered HHMPI downloads CVR and FDR data on the aircraft, without aircraft power or a ground cart, with tail-specific and incremental download options.

License-free SENTRY downloads, fast on-wing retrieval and partner FDM analytics turn recorder data into training and safety insight for airplane and helicopter operators.
See which requirement applies to your aircraft and what the upgrade involves.