On the ground in the AUTO mode, the recording system is active continuously after the _____________________.

On the ground in the AUTO mode, the recording system is active continuously after the _____________________.

• A. first engine is started
• B. first engine is shut down
• C. after takeoff
• D. after engine 2 starts

Answer: (A)

In AUTO mode, the recording system is designed to start capturing data as soon as the aircraft has propulsion from the first engine. The moment the first engine is started provides power to the recorders, so they begin continuous recording to cover engine start, taxi, and all subsequent ground and flight events. Waiting until the second engine starts or only starting after takeoff would miss important initial data, and waiting for engine shutdown would miss the start of data collection altogether.

In AUTO mode, the recording system is designed to start capturing data as soon as the aircraft has propulsion from the first engine. The moment the first engine is started provides power to the recorders, so they begin continuous recording to cover engine start, taxi, and all subsequent ground and flight events. Waiting until the second engine starts or only starting after takeoff would miss important initial data, and waiting for engine shutdown would miss the start of data collection altogether.