Flight recorders — flight data recorder (FDR)
96.—(1)  An operator of a Singapore registered helicopter must ensure the helicopter is equipped with —
(a)an FDR that records at least the first 15 parameters specified in Table 2‑1 of the Aviation Specifications 2 — Flight Recorders issued by the Director-General of Civil Aviation, if the helicopter —
(i)was first issued a Certificate of Airworthiness on or after 1 January 1989 but before 1 January 2016; and
(ii)has an MCTOM exceeding 3,175 kg but not exceeding 7,000 kg;
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(b)an FDR that records at least the first 30 parameters specified in Table 2‑1 of the Aviation Specifications 2 — Flight Recorders, if the helicopter —
(i)was first issued a Certificate of Airworthiness on or after 1 January 1989 but before 1 January 2016; and
(ii)has an MCTOM exceeding 7,000 kg or an MAPSC exceeding 19; or
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(c)an FDR that records at least the first 48 parameters specified in Table 2‑1 of the Aviation Specifications 2 — Flight Recorders, if the helicopter —
(i)was first issued a Certificate of Airworthiness on or after 1 January 2016; and
(ii)has an MCTOM exceeding 3,175 kg.
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(2)  Where a Singapore registered helicopter is equipped with a flight data recorder, the operator must ensure that the flight data recorder does not use any of the following types of recording technology:
(a)engraving metal foil;
(b)frequency modulation;
(c)photographic film;
(d)magnetic tape.
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