Garmin GTX 320 Installation Manual

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    190-00133-01 july, 2006 revision m gtx 320/320a transponder installation manual.

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    Page a gtx 320/320a installation manual rev. M 190-00133-01 © copyright 1999-2006 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 ...

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    Gtx 320/320a installation manual page i 190-00133-01 rev m document pagination section page range table of contents iii — vi section 1 1-1 — 1-4 section 2 2-1 — 2-10 section 3 3-1 — 3-4 appendix a a-1 — a-8 appendix b b-1 — b-2 appendix c c-1 — c-16 information subject to export control laws this do...

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    Page ii gtx 320/320a installation manual rev m 190-00133-01 table of contents paragraph page 1 general description ............................................................................................................. 1-1 1.1 introduction .........................................................

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    Gtx 320/320a installation manual page iii 190-00133-01 rev m list of illustrations figure page 2-1 bnc connector assembly drawing ................................................................................................. 2-4 2-2 25 pin d-sub connector drawing.....................................

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    Page iv gtx 320/320a installation manual rev m 190-00133-01 gtx 320 hardware mod level history the following table identifies hardware modification (mod) levels for the gtx 320 transponder. Mod levels are listed with the associated service bulletin number, service bulletin date, and the purpose of t...

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    Gtx 320/320a installation manual page 1-1 190-00133-01 rev m 1 general description 1.1 introduction this manual provides the installation and operating instructions for the garmin gtx 320 and the gtx 320a transponders. Information pertaining to the maintenance, alignment, and procurement of replacem...

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    Page 1-2 gtx 320/320a installation manual rev m 190-00133-01 1.3.2 physical characteristics-gtx 320 table 1-2 gtx 320 physical characteristics characteristic specification bezel height 1.63 inches (41 mm) bezel width 6.25 inches (159 mm) rack height (dimple to dimple) 1.71 inches (43 mm) rack width ...

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    Gtx 320/320a installation manual page 1-3 190-00133-01 rev m 1.4.2 installation accessories table 1-5 available installation accessories item garmin p/n mounting rack 115-00285-00 connector kit 011-00651-01 rear backplate 011-00677-01 mounting rack, rear backplate and connector kit (includes 115-002...

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    Page 1-4 gtx 320/320a installation manual rev m 190-00133-01 1.8 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 320/320a installation manual page 2-1 190-00133-01 rev m 2 installation overview 2.1 introduction this section provides the necessary information for installing the gtx 320/320a transponders, and where required, optional accessories. Installation of the gtx 320/320a transponder should comply wit...

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    Page 2-2 gtx 320/320a installation manual rev m 190-00133-01 2.3.3 installation approval considerations for pressurized aircraft antenna and cable installations on pressurized cabin aircraft require faa approved installation design and engineering substantiation data whenever such installations inco...

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    Gtx 320/320a installation manual page 2-3 190-00133-01 rev m 2.3.4 antenna cable installation when routing antenna cables, observe the following precautions: x all cable routing should be kept as short as possible and as direct as possible. X avoid sharp bends. X avoid routing cables near power sour...

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    Page 2-4 gtx 320/320a installation manual rev m 190-00133-01 figure 2-1 bnc connector assembly drawing a. Trim coax outer insulation back 0.50" b. Trim braid (not center conductor or insulation) back 0.25". C. Strip insulation back 0.120". Note place the ferrule over the coax braid, flush against th...

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    Gtx 320/320a installation manual page 2-5 190-00133-01 rev m 2.4 gtx 320/320a installation notes avoid installing the unit near heat sources. If this is not possible, ensure that additional cooling is provided. Allow adequate space for installation of cables and connectors. The installer will supply...

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    Page 2-6 gtx 320/320a installation manual rev m 190-00133-01 2.5 electrical connections all electrical connections, except for the antenna, are made through a single, 25 pin, d subminiature connector. Figure 2-1 defines the electrical characteristics of all input and output signals and identifies th...

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    Gtx 320/320a installation manual page 2-7 190-00133-01 rev m figure 2-2 25 pin d-sub connector drawing table 2-4 25 pin d-sub pin-out definitions pin description 1 not used 2 do not connect 3 altitude a1 4 altitude c2 5 altitude a2 6 altitude a4 7 altitude c4 8 external ident 9 altitude b1 10 altitu...

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    Page 2-8 gtx 320/320a installation manual rev m 190-00133-01 2.6 check existing coax and antenna before using a gtx 320/320a adapter in an existing installation caution before using a narco or bendix/king adapter to install a gtx 320/320a into an existing installation, the rf coaxial cable, its conn...

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    Gtx 320/320a installation manual page 2-9 190-00133-01 rev m 2.8 installation using existing bendix/king kt 76a/78a installation rack the gtx 320 and gtx 320a can be used with an existing bendix/king kt 76a/78a installation rack by using the kt 76a/78a installation adapter (p/n 011-00289-00). See fi...

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    Gtx 320/320a installation manual page 3-1 190-00133-01 rev m 3 post installation configuration & checkout procedure 3.1 aircraft station licensing requirements the telecommunications act of 1996, effective february 8, 1996, provides the fcc discretion to eliminate radio station license requirements ...

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    Page 3-2 gtx 320/320a installation manual rev m 190-00133-01 3.2.1 function selection switches the function selector switch is a five position rotary switch. The five positions are: x off  turns off all power to the gtx 320/320a. X sby  turns the transponder on, but when in sby the transponder wil...

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    Gtx 320/320a installation manual page 3-3 190-00133-01 rev m 3.2.3 ident button on occasion, the controller will request “squawk ident”. Respond by momentarily pressing and releasing the ident button. Pressing the ident button activates the special position identification pulse (spi) for approximate...

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  • Page 25: Appendix A

    Gtx 320/320a installation manual page a-1 190-00133-01 rev m appendix a certification documents a.1 continued airworthiness other than for regulatory periodic functional checks, maintenance of the gtx 320/320a is “on condition” only. Refer to the gtx 320 and gtx 320a maintenance manuals. Periodic ma...

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    Page a-2 gtx 320/320a installation manual rev m 190-00133-01 3. Control, operation information refer to the gtx 320/320a pilot’s guide. 4. Servicing information n/a 5. Maintenance instructions maintenance of the gtx 320/320a is ‘on condition’ only. Periodic maintenance is not required. Refer to the ...

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    Gtx 320/320a installation manual page a-3 190-00133-01 rev m 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 statement: “the att...

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    Page a-4 gtx 320/320a installation manual rev m 190-00133-01 a.2 environmental qualification form (gtx 320) nomenclature: gtx 320 airborne atc transponder equipment type/model/part no.: 010-00135-00/10 tso - c74c class 1a manufacturer's specification and/or other applicable specification: 004-00042-...

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    Gtx 320/320a installation manual page a-5 190-00133-01 rev m table a-1 gtx 320 eqf table (continued) conditions rtca do- 160c section description of conducted tests audio frequency susceptibility 18.0 equipment tested to category b induced signal susceptibility 19.0 equipment tested to category a ra...

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    Page a-6 gtx 320/320a installation manual rev m 190-00133-01 a.3 environmental qualification form (gtx 320a) nomenclature: gtx320a airborne atc transponder equipment type/model/part no.: 010-00247-( ) tso - c74c class 1a (includes 011-00728-( )) manufacturer's specification and/or other applicable s...

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    Gtx 320/320a installation manual page a-7 190-00133-01 rev m table a-2 gtx 320a eqf table (continued) conditions rtca do-160d section description of conducted tests salt spray 14.0 equipment identified as category x, no test required magnetic effect 15.0 equipment tested to class z power input 16.0 ...

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  • Page 33: Appendix B

    Gtx 320/320a installation manual page b-1 190-00133-01 rev m appendix b stc permission consistent with n8110.69 or order 8110.4, aviation authority approved installations are hereby granted permission to use stc # sa00642wi data to modify aircraft..

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    Page b-2 gtx 320/320a installation manual rev m 190-00133-01.

  • Page 35: Appendix C

    Gtx 320/320a installation manual page c-1 190-00133-01 rev m appendix c assembly and installation drawings c.1 general this section contains the following installation drawings: x c-1, gtx 320/320a outline drawing x c-2, gtx 320/320a connector/rack kit assembly drawing x c-3, gtx 320/320a recommende...

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    Gtx 320/320a installation manual page c -3 (page c -4 bl ank) 1 9 0 -0 0 1 3 3 -0 1 r ev m figure c-1 gtx 320/320a outline drawing.

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    Gtx 320/320a installation manual page c -5 (page c-6 blank) 1 9 0 -0 0 1 3 3 -0 1 r ev m figure c-2 gtx 320/320a connector/ rack kit assembly drawing 2 11 6 10 4 5 8 011-00338-00 connect or/ra ck k it screw, 4- 40x.7 5, flh p, ss/ p wshr , flat, no n-s td, ss ba cks he ll, d-sub, met al, 25 po s. Co...

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    Gtx 320/320a installation manual page c -7 (page c-8 blank) 1 9 0 -0 0 1 3 3 -0 1 r ev m figure c-3 gtx 320/320a recommended panel cutout dimensions.

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    Gtx 320/320a installation manual page c -9 (page c -10 blank) 1 9 0 -0 0 1 3 3 -0 1 r ev m figure c-4 gtx 320/320a interconnect wiring diagram.

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    Gtx 320/320a installation manual page c-11 (page c-12 blank) 1 9 0 -0 0 1 3 3 -0 1 r ev m figure c-5 gtx 320/320a dual transponder interconnect wiring diagram.

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    Gtx 320/320a installation manual page c-13 (page c-14 blank) 1 9 0 -0 0 1 3 3 -0 1 r ev m figure c-6 narco at 150 installa t ion adapter assembly drawing.

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    Gtx 320/320a installation manual page c-15 (page c-16 blank) 1 9 0 -0 0 1 3 3 -0 1 r ev m figure c-7 king kt 76a/78a adapter assembly drawing.