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Garmin GNC 300XL Installation Manual
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190-00067-22 february, 2008 revision f gps 155xl/gnc 300xl installation manual.
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Page a gps 155xl/gnc 300 xl installation manual revision f 190-00067-22 © copyright 2008 garmin ltd. Or its subsidiaries all rights reserved except as expressly provided herein, no part of this manual may be reproduced, copied, transmitted, disseminated, downloaded or stored in any storage medium, f...
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Gps 155xl/gnc 300xl installation manual page i 190-00067-22 revision f general maintenance precautions the following are general safety precautions that are not related to any specific procedure and therefore do not appear elsewhere in this maintenance manual. These are recommended precautions that ...
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Page ii gps 155xl/gnc 300xl installation manual revision f 190-00067-22 table of contents paragraph page 1 general description .......................................................................................................1-1 1.1 introduction ....................................................
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Gps 155xl/gnc 300xl installation manual page iii 190-00067-22 revision f table of contents paragraph page a appendix a certification documents...................................................................A-1 a.1 general ..............................................................................
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Gps 155xl/gnc 300xl installation manual page 1-1 190-00067-22 revision f 1 general description 1.1 introduction this manual describes the physical, mechanical, and electrical characteristics and the installation requirements for the gps 155xl/gnc 300xl aviation kit. After installation of the gps 155...
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Page 1-2 gps 155xl/gnc300 xl installation manual revision f 190-00067-22 1.2.3 interfaces the gps 155xl/gnc 300xl provides an interface to various general aviation instruments. Table 3-2 defines the function of each pin on the 37-pin dsub connector located at the back of the rack. Table 3-3 lists th...
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Gps 155xl/gnc 300xl installation manual page 1-3 190-00067-22 revision f j101 connector pin functions (37-pin) continued pin(s) pin function arinc 429 input a & b (pins 32 and 33) input capable of receiving data from arinc 429 (low speed) devices as listed in section 4. Battery +,-, charge enable (p...
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Page 1-4 gps 155xl/gnc300 xl installation manual revision f 190-00067-22 1.3 license requirements if any of these devices are connected to a personal computer used in home or in office, then the four following paragraphs are applicable. These devices comply with part 15 of the fcc limits for class b...
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Gps 155xl/gnc 300xl installation manual page 1-5 190-00067-22 revision f 1.4 certification the gnc 300xl/gps 155xl is certified for ifr enroute, terminal, and non-precision approaches. The gnc 300xl/gps 155xl initial certification was accomplished via an stc by garmin in a piper pa32 aircraft. See a...
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Page 1-6 gps 155xl/gnc300 xl installation manual revision f 190-00067-22 1.5 limited warranty this garmin product is warranted to be free from defects in materials or workmanship for two years from the date of purchase. Within this period, garmin will at its sole option, repair or replace any compon...
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Gps 155xl/gnc 300xl installation manual page 2-1 190-00067-22 revision f 2 installation 2.1 introduction careful planning and consideration of the suggestions in this section are required to achieve the desired performance and reliability from the gps 155xl/gnc 300xl. 2.2 antenna considerations 2.2....
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Page 2-2 gps 155xl/gnc300 xl installation manual revision f 190-00067-22 2.2.5 vhf comm interference of gps on many panel-mounted aircraft installations, vhf communication radios can radiate strong harmonics from the comm transceivers and their antenna. The gnc 300xl comm section will not interfere ...
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Gps 155xl/gnc 300xl installation manual page 2-3 190-00067-22 revision f 2.3 rack considerations 2.3.1 accessibility plan a location that gives the pilot comfortable access to the keypad and provides good visibility from the pilot's perspective. Check that there is adequate depth for the rack in the...
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Page 2-4 gps 155xl/gnc300 xl installation manual revision f 190-00067-22 2.6 minimum installation requirements the following is a list of required devices for a1 and a2 certification. For a specific list of equipment used in the initial stc, see gpn 190-00067-26 for the gps 155xl and gpn 190-00067-3...
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Gps 155xl/gnc 300xl installation manual page 3-1 190-00067-22 revision f 3 installation procedure 3.1 installation accessories the following installation accessories are available: 1. Antenna and rack options: • ga 56 antenna kit, without cable (mod 1 or later, p/n 010-10040-01). This kit contains t...
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Page 3-2 gps 155xl/gnc300 xl installation manual revision f 190-00067-22 3.2 data base options description gpn memory card - worldwide database 010-10051-00 memory card - americas database 010-10051-01 memory card - international database 010-10051-02 memory card - user 010-10032-03 3.3 annunciator ...
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Gps 155xl/gnc 300xl installation manual page 3-3 190-00067-22 revision f 3.5 required installation accessories not supplied the following installation accessories are required but not provided (gnc 300xl only). • comm antenna—broad band 50 ohm vertically polarized with coaxial cable • headphones—500...
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Page 3-4 gps 155xl/gnc300 xl installation manual revision f 190-00067-22 3.7 cable installation 1. Route the coaxial cable to the rack location keeping in mind the recommendations of section 2. Secure the cable in accordance with good mechanical practices. 2. Trim the coaxial cable to the desired le...
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Gps 155xl/gnc 300xl installation manual page 3-5 190-00067-22 revision f figure 3-1. Coax cable installation 3.8 rack installation 1. Figure d-2 shows outline dimensions for the aviation rack. Install the rack in a rectangular 6.320" x 2.000" hole in the instrument panel. Exercise caution when insta...
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Page 3-6 gps 155xl/gnc300 xl installation manual revision f 190-00067-22 3.9 gps 155xl/gnc 300xl installation and removal 1. The gps 155xl/gnc 300xl is installed in the rack by gently sliding it straight in until it rests against the back of the rack. A 3/32-inch hex drive tool is then inserted into...
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Gps 155xl/gnc 300xl installation manual page 3-7 190-00067-22 revision f 3.10 j101 and j102 pin functions figure 3-2. View of j101 connector from back of rack j101 pin pin function 1 deviation-bar left + 2 to + 3 flag + 4 flag -, deviation bar right +, from +, stator e, stator g 5 reserved 6 reserve...
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Page 3-8 gps 155xl/gnc300 xl installation manual revision f 190-00067-22 figure 3-3. View of j102 connector from back of rack j101 pin pin function 1 reserved 2 mic audio hi (gnc 300xl) 3 mic audio lo (gnc 300xl) 4 mic key (gnc 300xl) 5 comm audio hi (gnc 300xl) 6 comm audio lo (gnc 300xl) 7 reserve...
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Gps 155xl/gnc 300xl installation manual page 4-1 190-00067-22 revision f 4 post-installation configuration & checkout procedure 4.1 introduction note configuration initialization must be performed when the unit is installed, when replacing a unit, or reinstallation of the same unit in an airplane. F...
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Page 4-2 gps 155xl/gnc300 xl installation manual revision f 190-00067-22 4.3.1 display adjustment this page allows the setting of display parameters that affect the display backlight and lighting brightness in automatic mode. Setting description response time sets the speed with which the brightness...
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Gps 155xl/gnc 300xl installation manual page 4-3 190-00067-22 revision f output: setting description off no units connected to channel 1 output aviation serial position, velocity and navigation data to: argus model 3000 moving map argus model 5000 moving map argus model 7000 moving map stormscope se...
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Page 4-4 gps 155xl/gnc300 xl installation manual revision f 190-00067-22 the following is a list of labels output by the gps 155xl/gnc 300xl: navigation/position data: label (octal) description 100 selected course 114 desired track 115 bearing to waypoint 116 cross track error 121 horizontal command...
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Gps 155xl/gnc 300xl installation manual page 4-5 190-00067-22 revision f 4.3.4 cdi calibration select the test page displaying cdi output calibration. Place the cursor on the alignment field by using the large knob. Use the small knob to adjust the cdi needle until it is centered. Once centered, tur...
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Page 4-6 gps 155xl/gnc300 xl installation manual revision f 190-00067-22 4.3.7 configuration select the configuration test page. Change the selectable strap and fuel selections to match that of the aircraft. The available options are: fuel: setting description av gas using aviation gas (5.8 lbs/gal)...
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Gps 155xl/gnc 300xl installation manual page 4-7 190-00067-22 revision f 4.3.9 i/o channel 2 note this page is not found in the test pages but is included here to aid installation. For more information, see set pages in the pilot's guide (gpn 190-00067-20 for the gps 155xl or 190- 00067-30 for the g...
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Page 4-8 gps 155xl/gnc300 xl installation manual revision f 190-00067-22 4.4 ground test the gps 155xl/gnc 300xl ground test procedure incorporates a series of display pages to test cdi/flag, obi, annunciators, external switches, altitude inputs, and power functions of the unit. The following pages ...
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Gps 155xl/gnc 300xl installation manual page 4-9 190-00067-22 revision f 4.4.2 cdi and flag test select the cdi test page. Using the controls on the gps 155xl/gnc 300xl front panel, make the selections indicated below and verify the interfaces as appropriate: cdi setting description max left ensure ...
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Page 4-10 gps 155xl/gnc300 xl installation manual revision f 190-00067-22 4.4.3 annunciator test select the annunicator test page. Using the controls on the gps 155xl/gnc 300xl front panel, make the selections indicated below and verify the interfaces as appropriate: panel annunciators setting descr...
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Gps 155xl/gnc 300xl installation manual page 4-11 190-00067-22 revision f 4.4.5 communications loopback test this page displays the results of communication loopback tests. Three channels are tested: rs232 channels 1 and 2, and arinc 429. Results of the test are either "open" or "ok." open means the...
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Page 4-12 gps 155xl/gnc300 xl installation manual revision f 190-00067-22 4.5 vhf comm interference check 1. Go to the satellite status page and verify that 7 to 8 satellites have been acquired. 2. See that the "nav" flag is out of view. 3. Select 121.15 mhz on comm 1. 4. Transmit for a period of 20...
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Gps 155xl/gnc 300xl installation manual page 5-1 190-00067-22 revision f 5 continued airworthiness 5.1 continued airworthiness this section provides assistance to the installing agency in preparing instructions for continued airworthiness (ica) in response to bulletin number hbaw 98-18, “checklist f...
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Page 5-2 gps 155xl/gnc300 xl installation manual revision f 190-00067-22 3. Control, operation information refer to the [gps 155xl/gnc 300xl] pilot’s guide. 4. Servicing information n/a 5. Maintenance instructions maintenance of the [gps 155xl/gnc 300xl] is ‘on condition’ only. Periodic maintenance ...
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Gps 155xl/gnc 300xl installation manual page 5-3 190-00067-22 revision f 16. Revision to revise this ica, a letter must be submitted to the local fsdo with a copy of the revised faa form 337, and revised ica. The faa inspector accepts the change by signing block 3 and including the following stateme...
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Gps 155xl/gnc 300xl installation manual page a-1 190-00067-22 revision f a appendix a certification documents a.1 general this section contains the environmental qualification form for the garmin gps 155xl, gnc 300xl, and ga 56 gps antenna. The connector changes and stcs are also included. A.2 envir...
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Page a-2 gps 155xl/gnc300 xl installation manual revision f 190-00067-22 note the following information provides examples only. It is not intended to be a comprehensive listing of all test conditions. Information is applicable to both the gps 155xl and the gnc 300xl. Conditions section description o...
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Gps 155xl/gnc 300xl installation manual page a-3 190-00067-22 revision f a.3 environmental qualification form—ga 56 gps aviation antenna nomenclature ga 56, gps aviation antenna type/model/ part no. 011-00134-00 (stud mount) 011-00147-00 (flange mount) tso c129 class a (1) manufacturer’s specificati...
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Page a-4 gps 155xl/gnc300 xl installation manual revision f 190-00067-22 note the following information provides examples only. It is not intended to be a comprehensive listing of all test conditions. Conditions section description of conducted tests temperature and altitude 4.0 equipment tested to ...
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Gps 155xl/gnc 300xl installation manual page b-1 190-00067-22 revision f b appendix b connector changes b.1 remote battery pin assignments a change was made to the remote battery connectors starting with serial numbers 33050055. Units with lower serial numbers have pin contacts on the battery pack. ...
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Gps 155xl/gnc 300xl installation manual page c-1 190-00067-22 revision f c appendix c stc permission c.1 gps 155xl consistent with n8110.69 or order 8110.4, aviation authority approved installers are hereby granted permission to use stc # sa00639wi data to modify aircraft. C.2 gnc 300xl consistent w...
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Appendix d outline and installation drawings gps 155xl/gnc 300xl installation manual page d-1 (page d-2 blank) 190-00067-22 revision f figure d-1. Ga 56 antenna installation drawing.
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Appendix d outline and installation drawings gps 155xl/gnc 300xl installation manual page d-3 (page d-4 blank) 190-00067-22 revision f figure d-2. Aviation rack dimensions.
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Appendix d outline and installation drawings gps 155xl/gnc 300xl installation manual page d-5 (page d-6 blank) 190-00067-22 revision f figure d-3. Aviation rack installation.
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Appendix d outline and installation drawings gps 155xl/gnc 300xl installation manual page d-7 (page d-8 blank) 190-00067-22 revision f figure d-4. Interconnect wiring diagram, remote battery and encoding altimeter connections.
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Appendix d outline and installation drawings gps 155xl/gnc 300xl installation manual page d-9 (page d-10 blank) 190-00067-22 revision f figure d-5. Interconnect wiring diagram, navigation indicator connections.
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Appendix d outline and installation drawings gps 155xl/gnc 300xl installation manual page d-11 (page d-12 blank) 190-00067-22 revision f figure d-6. Interconnect wiring diagram, bendix/king ki 209a connections.
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Appendix d outline and installation drawings gps 155xl/gnc 300xl installation manual page d-13 (page d-14 blank) 190-00067-22 revision f figure d-7. Interconnect wiring diagram, switch annunciator connections.
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Appendix d outline and installation drawings gps 155xl/gnc 300xl installation manual page d-15 (page d-16 blank) 190-00067-22 revision f figure d-8. Interconnect wiring diagram, optional accessory connections.
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Appendix d outline and installation drawings gps 155xl/gnc 300xl installation manual page d-17 (page d-18 blank) 190-00067-22 revision f figure d-9. Interconnect wiring diagram, audio connections.