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GTX 32
Transponder
Installation Manual
190-00303-60
October, 2008
Revision F

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  • Page 1 GTX 32 Transponder Installation Manual 190-00303-60 October, 2008 Revision F...
  • Page 2 Garmin. Garmin hereby grants permission to download a single copy of this manual and of any revision to this manual onto a hard drive or other electronic storage medium to be viewed and...
  • Page 3 Section Revision Description of Change Number(s) Number Replaced G1000 with Garmin Integrated Flight Deck Replaced G1000 with Garmin Integrated Flight Deck Replaced G1000 with Garmin Integrated Flight Deck Replaced G1000 with Garmin Integrated Flight Deck (3 places) Added Final Installation Section, including caution for handle screw torque 3.7.1...
  • Page 4 California to cause cancer, birth defects, or reproductive harm. This Notice is being provided in accordance with California's Proposition 65. If you have any questions or would like additional information, please refer site www.garmin.com/prop65. Page ii GTX 32 Installation Manual Revision F 190-00303-60...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    2.2 Installation Materials .........................2-1 2.3 Installation Considerations ........................2-2 2.4 Cabling and Wiring..........................2-4 2.5 Installation Approval Considerations for Pressurized Aircraft............2-5 2.6 Cooling Air ............................2-5 2.7 GTX 32 Mounting Requirements ......................2-6 INSTALLATION PROCEDURE......................3-1 3.1 Unpacking Unit..........................3-1 3.2 Wiring Harness Installation .......................3-1 3.3 Backshell Assembly...........................3-2 3.4 Weight and Balance ...........................3-3...

  • Page 6: Paragraph Page

    PAGE APPENDIX A CONSTRUCTION AND VALIDATION OF STRUCTURES A.1 Static Test Loading .......................... A-1 A.2 Determining Static Load Capability ....................A-1 APPENDIX B OUTLINE AND INSTALLATION DRAWINGS APPENDIX C INTERCONNECT DRAWINGS Page iv GTX 32 Installation Manual Revision F 190-00303-60...
  • Page 7 B-1 GTX 32 Outline Drawing, in G1000 Rack, ..................B-1 B-2 GTX 32 G1000 Rack/Connector Assembly Drawing ..............B-3 B-3 GTX 32 Remote Mounted Stand-Alone Rack/Connector Assembly Drawing (Sheet 1 of 2)..B-5 B-3 GTX 32 Remote Mounted Stand-Alone Rack/Connector Assembly Drawing (Sheet 2) ....B-7 C-1 GTX 32 Typical Garmin Integrated Flight Deck System Interconnect Wiring Diagram....
  • Page 8 The table is current at the time of publication of this manual (see date on front cover) and is subject to change without notice. Authorized Garmin Sales and Service Centers are encouraged to access the most up-to-date bulletin and advisory information on the Garmin Dealer Resource web site at www.garmin.com using their Garmin -provided user name and password.

  • Page 9: General Description

    The information in this manual is STC approved. Only the equipment interfaces covered in this manual are within the scope of the STC. Other equipment may be suitable for use with the GTX 32 but additional FAA approval may be required. After installation of the GTX 32 in an aircraft not covered by an airframe manufacturer’s TC, FAA Form 337 must be completed by an appropriately certificated agency to return...

  • Page 10: Mutual Suppression Pulses

    An Altitude Encoder The STC includes all the data needed to support the installation of the GTX 32 in all the aircraft identified on the AML. Although the interface to other equipment is present in the manual, the STC does not include data for the installation of the Transponder Antenna, Control/Display, or Altitude Encoder.

  • Page 11: Technical Specifications

    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 Environmental Qualification Form, Garmin part number 005-00174-02 To obtain a copy of this form, see the dealer/OEM portion of the Garmin web site (www.garmin.com).

  • Page 12: License Requirements

    If an aircraft license is required, make application for a license on FCC form 404, Application for Aircraft Radio Station License. The FCC also has a fax-on-demand service to provide forms by fax. The GTX 32 owner accepts all responsibility for obtaining the proper licensing before using the GTX 32.

  • Page 13: Certification

    006-B0125-() 1.8.2 TSO/ETSO Deviations None. Reference Documents The following publications are sources of additional information for installing the GTX 32. Before installing the unit, the technician should read all relevant referenced materials along with this manual. Part Number Document 190-00303-00...

  • Page 14: 1.10 Limited Warranty

    Garmin retains the exclusive right to repair or replace the unit or software or offer a full refund of the purchase price at its sole discretion. SUCH REMEDY SHALL BE YOUR SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY FOR ANY BREACH OF WARRANTY.

  • Page 15: Installation Overview

    Item Catalog Part Number GTX 32 (011-00768-00) 010-00265-00 2.2.1 Equipment Available Each of the following accessories is provided separately for the GTX 32 unit and is required for installation. Item Garmin Catalog Part Number G1000 Install Rack, GTX 32 115-00439-00...

  • Page 16: Installation Considerations

    Installation Considerations When installed as part of a Garmin Integrated Flight Deck system, the GTX 32 interfaces with GIA 63/GIA 63W units. Optional available discrete line interfaces are shown in Section 4.4 Discrete Inputs/Outputs.
  • Page 17 (see Section 2.5). Figure 2-1. Antenna Installation Considerations A. The antenna (Garmin P/N 010-10160-00) or equivalent should be mounted away from major protrusions, such as engine(s), propeller(s), and antenna masts. It should also be as far as practical from landing gear doors, access doors or other openings that could affect the radiation pattern.

  • Page 18: Cabling And Wiring

    Qualified obsolete and Information Products List are shown for 5300 W. Franklin QPL-17. reference only; Drive replaced by Franklin, WI 53132 M17 type Tel: 800-327-9473 numbers. 414-421-5300 Fax: 414-421-5301 www.ecsdirect.com Page 2-4 GTX 32 Installation Manual Revision F 190-00303-60...

  • Page 19: Installation Approval Considerations For Pressurized Aircraft

    5. Contact an aviation industry organization such as the Aircraft Electronics Association and request their assistance. Antenna installation in the pressure vessel of pressurized aircraft is beyond the scope of the GTX 32 STC. Additional manufacturer’s data may be necessary and FAA approval may be required to cover the installation of the antenna.

  • Page 20: Gtx 32 Mounting Requirements

    3.4-pound (1.54 kg) unit. If it is necessary to build a shelf or bracket to mount the GTX 32 stand-alone rack or it is not certain that the chosen location is of sufficient structural integrity, refer to Appendix A for validation of rack mounting structures and determining static load capability.
  • Page 21 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 rack. Figure 2-3. GTX 32 Remote Stand-Alone Rack (115-00628-00)
  • Page 22 Figure 2-4. GTX 32 Remote Stand-Alone Rack, Suggested Mounting Locations Page 2-8 GTX 32 Installation Manual Revision F 190-00303-60...

  • Page 23: Installation Procedure

    If the unit is damaged, notify the carrier and file a claim. To justify a claim, save the original shipping container and all packing materials. Do not return the unit to Garmin until the carrier has authorized the claim.

  • Page 24: Backshell Assembly

    Shield Block Installation Instructions (190-00313-09). Non- Garmin Integrated Flight Deck Installations: GTX 32 installations that are not installed with the Garmin Integrated Flight Deck, the connector and backshell assembly is shown in Figure 3-1. Refer to the SPIDER Installation Instructions (190-00313-02) and Shield Block Installation Instructions (190-00313-09) for grounding instructions.

  • Page 25: Weight And Balance

    (Top: Exploded View Bottom: Assembled) Weight and Balance Weight and balance computation is required after the installation of the GTX 32. Follow the guidelines as established in AC 43.13-1B, Chapter 10, Section 2. Make appropriate entries in the equipment list indicating items added, removed or relocated along with the date accomplished.

  • Page 26: Electrical Load Analysis

    Check to ensure the rear plate is not bound by the connector harness. 6. Lock the GTX 32 in place using the lever-locking handle. Fasten the handle to the GTX 32 body using the provided Phillips screw. (Note that some early GTX 32’s use D-ring ¼-turn fastener) CAUTION Start the handle screw into the hole carefully, to avoid cross-threading.

  • Page 27: Post Installation Configuration And Checkout

    Manual 560-1049-02 for configuration procedures and operation checks. 3.7.2 Interference Check Turn on and verify operation of all avionics equipment except GTX 32. Then power GTX 32 on and verify there is no interference with any other equipment in the aircraft. The operation/performance checks should be made with all other avionics turned on.

  • Page 28: Continued Airworthiness

    Test according to Title 14 CFR §§ 91.411 and 91.413 as well as Part 43 Appendix F. Other than for regulatory checks, maintenance of the GTX 32 is ‘on condition’ only. Aircraft covered under the GTX 32 STC AML should use ICA document number 190-00303-63. Page 3-6...

  • Page 29: System Interconnects

    ALTITUDE D4 RS-232 IN 1 RS-232 OUT 1 (RESERVED FOR SOFTWARE UPLOAD) AIRBORNE SENSE (SQUAT SWITCH) AIRCRAFT POWER 2 RS-232 OUT 2 SIGNAL GROUND * Denotes Active Low (Ground to activate). GTX 32 Installation Manual Page 4-1 190-00303-60 Revision F...

  • Page 30: Power Function

    Altitude Functions Altitude functions with pin assignments are shown for reference in connection to the GNS 480 (CNX80) system. When installed as part of a Garmin Integrated Flight Deck system, altitude data is received from the GIA 63 in RS-232 format.
  • Page 31 4.3.2 Altimeter Interconnect, Dual GTX 32 Installation Refer to Figure C-4 Sheets 1 and 2 for Dual GTX 32 altimeter interconnections. A dual GTX 32 installation can accept either parallel wire gray code altimeter input or RS-232 serial data input as shown.

  • Page 32: Discrete Inputs/Outputs

    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 must select an altitude reporting device that is a certified altitude source for the particular aircraft.

  • Page 33: Rs-232 Input/Output, Software Update Connections

    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-232 output line.
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  • Page 35 Since the combined weight of the GTX 32 and its equipment mounting rack and connector is 3.4 lbs, the static loads which must be applied (Load Factor x 3.4 lbs.) will be as follows: Table A-1.
  • Page 36 Examine all aircraft stringers, bulkheads and skin surfaces, which may have direct or indirect contact with the fabricated shelf. If it is determined that no damage or permanent deformation has occurred, the structure is of sufficient strength and the GTX 32 equipment rack may be permanently mounted on it.

  • Page 37: Gtx 32 Installation Manual

    APPENDIX B OUTLINE AND INSTALLATION DRAWINGS ± ± ± ± ± ± Figure B-1. GTX 32 Outline Drawing, in G1000 Rack GTX 32 Installation Manual Page B-1 (Page B-2 blank) 190-00303-60 Revision F...
  • Page 38 APPENDIX B OUTLINE AND INSTALLATION DRAWINGS Figure B-2. GTX 32 G1000 Rack/Connector Assembly Drawing GTX 32 Installation Manual Page B-3 (Page B-4 blank) 190-00303-60 Revision F...
  • Page 39 2. PART OF 011-01013-00 CONNECTOR KIT ASSEMBLY. 3. APPLY THREAD LOCKING COMPOUND TO ALL THREADED 330-00326-00 FASTENERS. 115-00628-00 Figure B-3. GTX 32 Remote Mounted Stand-Alone Rack/Connector Assembly Drawing (Sheet 1 of 2) GTX 32 Installation Manual Page B-5 (Page B-6 blank) 190-00303-60 Revision F...
  • Page 40 [83.7] 8.01 [203.5] 8.77 [222.7] 1.67 [42.3] 4.75 [120.6] 1.05 [26.6] 0.32 4X Ø0.18 [Ø4.6] [8.2] Figure B-3. GTX 32 Remote Mounted Stand-Alone Rack/Connector Assembly Drawing (Sheet 2) GTX 32 Installation Manual Page B-7 (Page B-8 blank) 190-00303-60 Revision F...
  • Page 41 APPENDIX C INTERCONNECT DRAWINGS Figure C-1. GTX 32 Typical Garmin Integrated Flight Deck System Interconnect Wiring Diagram GTX 32 Installation Manual Page C-1 (Page C-2 blank) 190-00303-60 Revision F...
  • Page 42 APPENDIX C INTERCONNECT DRAWINGS Figure C-2. GTX 32 to GNS 480 (CNX80) Interconnect Wiring Diagram GTX 32 Installation Manual Page C-3 (Page C-4 blank) 190-00303-60 Revision F...
  • Page 43 APPENDIX C INTERCONNECT DRAWINGS GDL 90 RS232 RxD 8. THE GTX 32 WILL L REMOTELY CONTROL THE GDL 90 DATALINK. Figure C-3. GTX 32 to GDL 90, Typical Interconnect Wiring Diagram GTX 32 Installation Manual Page C-5 (Page C-6 blank)
  • Page 44 APPENDIX C INTERCONNECT DRAWINGS Figure C-4. Dual GTX 32 Transponders, Single Altitude Encoder, Interconnect Wiring Diagram (Sheet 1 of 2) GTX 32 Installation Manual Page C-7 (Page C-8 blank) 190-00303-60 Revision F...
  • Page 45 APPENDIX C INTERCONNECT DRAWINGS Figure C-4. Dual GTX 32 Transponders, Single Altitude Encoder, Interconnect Wiring Diagram (Sheet 2) GTX 32 Installation Manual Page C-9 (Page C-10 blank) 190-00303-60 Revision F...

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