Garmin GTX 32 Installation Manual

Summary of GTX 32

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    190-00303-60 october, 2008 revision f gtx 32 transponder installation manual.

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    Page a gtx 32 installation manual revision f 190-00303-60 © 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, for any purpose...

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    Gtx 32 installation manual page i 190-00303-60 revision f this manual reflects the operation of software version 2. 10. Some differences in operation may be observed when comparing the information in this manual to earlier or later software versions. Current revision description revision page number...

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    Page ii gtx 32 installation manual revision f 190-00303-60 information subject to export control laws this document may contain information which is subject to the export administration regulations ("ear") issued by the united states department of commerce (15 cfr, chapter vii, subchapter c) and whi...

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    Gtx 32 installation manual page iii 190-00303-60 revision f table of contents paragraph page 1 general description..............................................................................................................1-1 1.1 introduction...........................................................

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    Page iv gtx 32 installation manual revision f 190-00303-60 paragraph page appendix a construction and validation of structures a.1 static test loading .......................................................................................................................... A-1 a.2 determining static...

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    Gtx 32 installation manual page v 190-00303-60 revision f list of illustrations figure page 2-1 antenna installation considerations ..................................................................................................2-3 2-2 gtx 32 g1000 unit rack ..........................................

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    Page vi gtx 32 installation manual revision f 190-00303-60 gtx 32 hardware mod level history the following table identifies hardware modification (mod) levels for the gtx 32 transponder. Mod levels are listed with the associated service bulletin number, service bulletin date, and the purpose of the ...

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    Gtx 32 installation manual page 1-1 190-00303-60 revision f 1 general description 1.1 introduction this manual presents mechanical and electrical installation requirements for installing the garmin gtx 32 transponder as part of a garmin integrated flight deck. The gtx 32 can also be incorporated as ...

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    Page 1-2 gtx 32 installation manual revision f 190-00303-60 1.3 mutual suppression pulses other equipment on board the aircraft may transmit in the same frequency band as the transponder, such as dme or another transponder. Mutual suppression is a synchronous pulse that is sent to the other equipmen...

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    Gtx 32 installation manual page 1-3 190-00303-60 revision f 1.6 technical specifications it is the responsibility of the installing agency to obtain the latest revision of the gtx 32 environmental qualification form. This form is available directly from garmin under the following part number: gtx 32...

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    Page 1-4 gtx 32 installation manual revision f 190-00303-60 1.6.3 power requirements characteristic specification input voltage 14/28 vdc see the environmental qualification form for details on surge ratings and minimum/maximum operating voltages. Power input 15 watts typical, 22 watts maximum maxim...

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    Gtx 32 installation manual page 1-5 190-00303-60 revision f 1.8 certification the conditions and tests required for tso approval of this article are minimum performance standards. It is the responsibility of those installing this article either on or within a specific type or class of aircraft to de...

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    Page 1-6 gtx 32 installation manual revision f 190-00303-60 1.10 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 components that fa...

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    Gtx 32 installation manual page 2-1 190-00303-60 revision f 2 installation overview 2.1 introduction this section provides hardware equipment information for installing the gtx 32 transponder, related hardware and optional accessories. Installation of the gtx 32 should follow the data detailed in th...

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    Page 2-2 gtx 32 installation manual revision f 190-00303-60 2.2.2 additional equipment required the following installation accessories are required but not provided: • cables – the installer will supply all system cables including circuit breakers. Cable requirements and fabrication is detailed in s...

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    Gtx 32 installation manual page 2-3 190-00303-60 revision f 2.3.2 antenna location considerations antenna mounting should utilize the aircraft manufacturer’s type certificated antenna location and style of antenna. The antenna installation should be installed in accordance with ac 43.12-2a chapter 3...

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    Page 2-4 gtx 32 installation manual revision f 190-00303-60 2.4 cabling and wiring use mil-w-22759/16 or other approved wire, awg #24 or larger wire for all interface connections. The standard pin contacts supplied in the connector kit are compatible with up to awg #22 wire. In cases where some inst...

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    Gtx 32 installation manual page 2-5 190-00303-60 revision f 2.4.1 cable routing considerations when routing cables, observe the following precautions: • all cable routing should be kept as short and as direct as practical. • avoid sharp bends. • avoid routing cables near power sources (e.G., 400 hz ...

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    Page 2-6 gtx 32 installation manual revision f 190-00303-60 2.7 gtx 32 mounting requirements the gtx 32 mounting surface must be capable of providing structural support and electrical bond to the aircraft to minimize radiated emi and provide protection from high-intensity radiation fields (hirf). Th...

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    Gtx 32 installation manual page 2-7 190-00303-60 revision f figure 2-2. Gtx 32 g1000 unit rack (115-00439-00) figure 2-3 shows the remote rack (p/n 115-00628-00) for use in a stand-alone installation. The installer must provide any additional mounting hardware required for the remote stand-alone rac...

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    Page 2-8 gtx 32 installation manual revision f 190-00303-60 figure 2-4. Gtx 32 remote stand-alone rack, suggested mounting locations.

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    Gtx 32 installation manual page 3-1 190-00303-60 revision f 3 installation procedure 3.1 unpacking unit carefully unpack the equipment and make a visual inspection of the unit for evidence of damage incurred during shipment. If the unit is damaged, notify the carrier and file a claim. To justify a c...

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    Page 3-2 gtx 32 installation manual revision f 190-00303-60 notes 1. Insertion/extraction tools from itt cannon are all plastic; others are plastic with metal tip. 2. Non-garmin part numbers shown are not maintained by garmin and consequently are subject to change without notice. 3. Alternate contac...

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    Gtx 32 installation manual page 3-3 190-00303-60 revision f 3 4 5 2 1 figure 3-1. Backshell connector assembly (top: exploded view bottom: assembled) 3.4 weight and balance weight and balance computation is required after the installation of the gtx 32. Follow the guidelines as established in ac 43....

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    Page 3-4 gtx 32 installation manual revision f 190-00303-60 3.5 electrical load analysis an electrical load analysis should be completed on each aircraft prior to installation in accordance with ac43.13-1b, chapter 11. See section 1.6.3 for power requirements. Use the following values for power load...

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    Gtx 32 installation manual page 3-5 190-00303-60 revision f 3.7 post installation configuration and checkout note the gtx 32 transponder will not provide valid outputs until the aircraft post installation configuration procedures are completed. 3.7.1 configuration when installed as part of a garmin ...

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    Page 3-6 gtx 32 installation manual revision f 190-00303-60 3.7.3 operation/performance checkout caution if the unit is removed from the aircraft and operated, always connect j3272 to an antenna or a 50 Ω, 5-watt load. Verify proper operation of the transponder by testing as specified in appendix f ...

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    Gtx 32 installation manual page 4-1 190-00303-60 revision f 4 system interconnects 4.1 pin function list 4.1.1 p3271 + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + 13 25 1 14 figure 4-1. Rear connector, j3271 table 4-1. P3271 pin assignments pin pin name i/o 1 xpdr re mote power off in 2 rs-232 i...

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    Page 4-2 gtx 32 installation manual revision f 190-00303-60 4.2 power function power input requirements are listed in the following tables. The power-input pins accept 14/28 vdc. Switched power out is a power source available for devices such as a remote digital altitude encoder. Refer to appendix c...

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    Gtx 32 installation manual page 4-3 190-00303-60 revision f 4.3.1 altimeter inputs table 4-3. Encoded altitude pin assignments pin name connector pin i/o altitude d4 p3271 18 in altitude a1 p3271 3 in altitude a2 p3271 5 in altitude a4 p3271 6 in altitude b1 p3271 9 in altitude b2 p3271 11 in altitu...

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    Page 4-4 gtx 32 installation manual revision f 190-00303-60 only approved devices may provide altitude to the gtx 32 in accordance with 14 cfr part 91.217. In addition, all altitude reporting devices installed in the aircraft must meet certification requirements of 14 cfr part 91.413. The installer ...

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    Gtx 32 installation manual page 4-5 190-00303-60 revision f 4.4.1 rs-232 serial data electrical characteristics the gtx 32 can be configured to include gps, altitude, and airdata data inputs on two rs-232 input lines. Altitude data supplied to the gtx 32 can be output to the gns 480 (cnx80) on an rs...

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    Gtx 32 installation manual page a-1 190-00303-60 revision f appendix a construction and validation of structures a.1 static test loading this appendix includes information necessary for testing load-carrying capabilities of equipment mounting structures, such as shelves, mounting plates and mounting...

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    Page a-2 gtx 32 installation manual revision f 190-00303-60 5. Fasten a 36 inch loop of suitable material such as fishing line, braided wire, or other similar material having a breaking strength of at least 100 lbs., diagonally between two of the screws. Then fasten another loop diagonally between t...

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    Appendix b outline and installation drawings gtx 32 installation manual page b-1 (page b-2 blank) 190-00303-60 revision f 2 9 6 . 3 2 7 9 . 2 4 . 4 8 1 6 2 . 7 9 . 3 0 2 3 0 . 8 8 . 2 2 2 7 7 . 8 5 . 4 8 1 6 2 . 7 2 0 . 0 6 1 0 0 3 . 6 3 . 1 3 2 1 1 . 9 7 3 . 7 2 . 9 8 5 . 9 p y t 7 7 3 . 7 6 . 4 9 ...

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    Appendix b outline and installation drawings gtx 32 installation manual page b-3 (page b-4 blank) 190-00303-60 revision f : s e t o n y l b m e s s a e t a l p k c a b 1 0 - 7 7 6 0 0 - 1 1 0 f o t r a p . 1 ) n w o h s 1 0 - ( y l b m e s s a t i k r o t c e n n o c x x - 3 1 0 1 0 - 1 1 0 f o t r ...

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    Appendix b outline and installation drawings gtx 32 installation manual page b-5 (page b-6 blank) 190-00303-60 revision f 1 330-00326-00 4 places 1 211-60234-06 125-00032-04 211-63234-12 2 places 232-00013-01 212-20014-00 234-10002-00 011-00980-01 011-00950-02 330-00184-25 336-00022-00 336-00023-00 ...

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    Appendix b outline and installation drawings gtx 32 installation manual page b-7 (page b-8 blank) 190-00303-60 revision f 4x Ø0.18 [Ø4.6] 1.69 [42.9] 5.27 [133.8] 3.70 [93.9] 8.77 [222.7] 8.01 [203.5] 0.32 [8.2] 1.05 [26.6] 4.75 [120.6] 1.67 [42.3] 6.84 [173.9] 3.30 [83.7] 4.25 [108.0] figure b-3. G...

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    Appendix c interconnect drawings gtx 32 installation manual page c-1 (page c-2 blank) 190-00303-60 revision f figure c-1. Gtx 32 typical garmin integrated flight deck system interconnect wiring diagram.

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    Appendix c interconnect drawings gtx 32 installation manual page c-3 (page c-4 blank) 190-00303-60 revision f figure c-2. Gtx 32 to gns 480 (cnx80) interconnect wiring diagram.

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    Appendix c interconnect drawings gtx 32 installation manual page c-5 (page c-6 blank) 190-00303-60 revision f gdl 90 rs232 rxd gnd 15 7 p2 8. The gtx 32 willl remotely control the gdl 90 datalink. Ch7 24 33 p2 ch6 5 12 p1 ch2 9. Figure c-3. Gtx 32 to gdl 90, typical interconnect wiring diagram.

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    Appendix c interconnect drawings gtx 32 installation manual page c-7 (page c-8 blank) 190-00303-60 revision f figure c-4. Dual gtx 32 transponders, single altitude encoder, interconnect wiring diagram (sheet 1 of 2).

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    Appendix c interconnect drawings gtx 32 installation manual page c-9 (page c-10 blank) 190-00303-60 revision f figure c-4. Dual gtx 32 transponders, single altitude encoder, interconnect wiring diagram (sheet 2).