ARINC 717 defines a digital flight data recorder, with its inputs and outputs.
It replaces the older ARINC 573 characteristic, which was based on analog inputs.
It allows for more data and real-time recording.
[1] Digital Expandable Flight Data Acquisition and Recording System (DEFDARS) flight recorder output signals include the following: ARINC 747 defines an alternate solid state recorder that can be used with an ARINC 717 installation.
[2] DEFDARS includes the following component functions