2026 · Science & TechnologyPrevious Year Question
Q44.
Which of the following statements with regard to Black Boxes used in modern aircrafts is/are correct ? ks They carry a beacon emitting red light pulses to facilitate underwater detection. They record both the cockpit voice and flight data. Their memory units are made using either stainless steel or titanium. Select the answer using the code given below :
A. 1 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 and 2 only
D. 1,2 and 3
Answer

B

Explanation

Aircraft flight recorders are designed to survive severe heat, impact and water exposure and include flight-data and cockpit-voice recording functions. Their underwater locator beacons emit acoustic signals to help recovery; the red-light description is the trap. Hence the keyed option is C.