Table Of Contents - Garmin GRA 5500 Installation Manual

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Section 1 GENERAL DESCRIPTION .............................................................1-1
1.1 Introduction...................................................................................................................... 1-1
1.2 Equipment Description ................................................................................................... 1-1
1.3 Interface Summary.......................................................................................................... 1-1
1.4 Technical Specifications .................................................................................................. 1-2
1.4.1 Environmental Qualification Form.......................................................................................1-2
1.4.2 Physical Characteristics........................................................................................................1-2
1.4.3 General Specifications..........................................................................................................1-2
1.4.4 Performance Specifications ..................................................................................................1-3
1.4.5 Power Requirements.............................................................................................................1-3
1.5 Certification ..................................................................................................................... 1-3
1.5.1 TSO Compliance and Limitations ........................................................................................1-4
1.5.2 TSO Deviations ....................................................................................................................1-4
1.6 Operating Instructions...................................................................................................... 1-4
1.7 Reference Documents ...................................................................................................... 1-4
Section 2 INSTALLATION OVERVIEW........................................................2-1
2.1 Introduction...................................................................................................................... 2-1
2.2 Installation Materials ....................................................................................................... 2-1
2.2.1 Available Equipment ............................................................................................................2-1
2.2.2 Additional Equipment Required...........................................................................................2-2
2.2.3 Approved Radar Altimeter Antennas ...................................................................................2-2
2.3 Installation Considerations .............................................................................................. 2-3
2.3.1 Multiplex Operation (Dual and Triple Unit Installations)....................................................2-3
2.3.2 Installation Approval Considerations for Pressurized Aircraft ............................................2-3
2.3.3 Antenna Location Planning Guidance..................................................................................2-4
2.3.4 Antenna Installation Considerations...................................................................................2-10
2.4 Electrical Bonding ......................................................................................................... 2-10
2.5 Cabling and Wiring........................................................................................................ 2-10
2.5.1 Antenna Coaxial Cables (Requirements and Fabrication Guidance) .................................2-11
2.6 Cooling Requirements ................................................................................................... 2-14
2.7 Mounting Requirements ................................................................................................ 2-14
Section 3 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 Antenna Installation ......................................................................................................... 3-2
3.5 Unit Installation ............................................................................................................... 3-2
3.5.1 Installation Procedure (see Figure 3-1) ................................................................................3-2
3.5.2 Removal Procedure (see Figure 3-1) ....................................................................................3-2
3.6 Downloading and Installing the GRA 5500 Retrofit Installation Tool ........................... 3-4
3.7 Post Installation Configuration and Checkout Procedures .............................................. 3-5
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