WQAR (uQAR) Wireless Quick Access Recorder

Compact onboard recorders that acquire aircraft data and deliver it wirelessly, so flight data reaches safety, maintenance and operations teams with less manual handling.

Why Choose a Wireless Quick Access Recorder

Operators that still rely on manual recorder downloads can wait too long for usable flight data, and maintenance teams spend time handling removable media. The FDT Wireless Quick Access Recorder (WQAR) family, also known as uQAR, records compatible aircraft data onboard and transfers it wirelessly to the systems that need it. Every model follows the same flight-data workflow. The main difference between models is how data leaves the aircraft.

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WQAR (uQAR) wireless quick access recorder

Key Benefits

Compact recording

Onboard flight-data acquisition in a small, lightweight device.

Connectivity choice

Choose on-demand Wi-Fi, automatic Wi-Fi or automatic LTE transfer, depending on the model. Satellite communications (SATCOM) capability is planned for future configurations.

16 GB onboard storage

Every WQAR model provides 16 GB of onboard storage.

Scalable platform

Current models support ARINC 717 (Aeronautical Radio, Incorporated) aircraft data. The upcoming uQAR3 is designed to add ARINC 429 support within the same product family.

Two-year warranty and ongoing support

Each uQAR includes a standard two-year warranty covering repair, firmware updates and aircraft reassignment, with annual extended-warranty options. Premium extended warranty can add uQAR Health Monitoring through the FDT WebPortal, and WQAR Care keeps the fleet supported after the warranty period.

Compare uQAR Models

uQAR0
uQAR1
uQAR2
uQAR3
Designed for
Secure on-demand wireless access
Automatic transfer through predefined Wi-Fi modems and FBO (fixed-base operator) operations
Automatic post-flight transfer via LTE
Multi-interface platform
Aircraft data input
ARINC 717
ARINC 717, 64–1,024 wps
ARINC 717, 64–1,024 wps
ARINC 717 + ARINC 429
Weight
100 g
150 g
150 g
To be announced
Storage
16 GB
16 GB
16 GB
16 GB
Connectivity
On-demand Wi-Fi
Automatic Wi-Fi / FBO
Wi-Fi access + automatic LTE
Wi-Fi / LTE / SATCOM configuration to be announced

How the WQAR Works

Record

The WQAR records the compatible aircraft data stream whenever the connected source is powered.

Store

Data is stored onboard the recorder.

Transfer

Data is transferred through the configured Wi-Fi, LTE or approved communications path.

Deliver

Files reach WebPortal, the airline server or XpressA for analysis.
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uQAR unit connected to aircraft data source

uQAR2: Automatic LTE Transfer After Arrival

The uQAR2 transmits recorded flight data automatically over LTE after aircraft arrival, with no manual download. It suits business jets, regional aircraft, narrow-body and wide-body aircraft, subject to compatibility and approval.

uQAR2 technical specifications

ARINC 717 input, 64–1,024 wps
Approximately 150 g
16 GB onboard storage
Automatic LTE transmission after aircraft arrival
Data transmission speed up to 16 Mb/s
Connectivity through an FDT SIM plan or a customer SIM approved by FDT
Optional transfer through Wi-Fi modems / FBO, subject to configuration and approval

APU data-capture option

A dedicated uQAR2 cable records standard QAR flight data plus auxiliary power unit (APU) activity while the engines are off. Installation depends on the aircraft configuration and applicable approval requirements.

Certifications & Aircraft Compatibility

FDT holds Supplemental Type Certificates (STCs) for approved WQAR/uQAR installations from three authorities:

Transport Canada: STC SA23-16
EASA: STC 10085696
FAA: STC ST00197IB

Each certificate has its own Approved Model List (AML), and covered aircraft models differ between authorities. Eligibility depends on the exact aircraft model, configuration, serial-number applicability, installed modifications and the current revision of the applicable STC and AML. FDT or an authorized installer confirms final eligibility before installation.

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Why Choose Flight Data Technologies?

Designed in North America and supported around the globe
Lightweight, plug-and-play installation
Customizable to your fleet’s needs
Expert team in flight data processing, FOQA, and FDM
Wireless transfer = less downtime, fewer errors, no lost data
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Customer testimonials

PRODUCT SUPPORT
The response rate was immediate and the technical support provided by the System Integration team was effective, helping the process of integrating the recorded data into our software.
George Karalis, Software Developer - Flight Data Services,
INTEGRATED MISSION SYSTEMS / L3HARRIS TECHNOLOGIES
XPressa™ & UQAR combined
The combined uQAR data transmission automation and XpressA dynamic FDA/FDM/FOQA solution allows us to considerably improve both our Flight Safety as well as our maintenance follow-up on Aircraft Health Control.
Jurie Gouws, CemAir (Pty) Ltd
uQAR
The product is competitively priced. The plug-and-play connection makes for easy installation. The product has worked consistently across four different types in our fleet.
Jurie Gouws, CemAir (Pty) Ltd
uQAR
Installing the uQAR2 allows the aircraft to automatically transmit its flight data right after each flight.
Jurie Gouws, CemAir (Pty) Ltd
XPressa™ & UQAR combined
The XpressA FDA/FDM cloud application allows us to perform a dynamic follow-up with minimum efforts, thanks to its very intuitive user interface.
Jurie Gouws, CemAir (Pty) Ltd
Product Support
FDT continues to offer us strong technical support despite the time zone difference.
Jurie Gouws, CemAir (Pty) Ltd