General Description; Introduction; Equipment Description; Technical Specifications - Garmin GPS GNS 530 Installation Manual

1.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

1.1

INTRODUCTION

This manual describes the physical, mechanical, and electrical characteristics and the installation
requirements for the 500 Series (GPS 500 and GNS 530) panel-mounted units. After installation of the
500 Series system, FAA Form 337 must be completed by an appropriately certificated agency to return the
aircraft to service.
Note: Throughout this document references made to GNS 530 shall equally apply to the GNS 530A
except where specifically noted.
1.2

EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION

The 500 Series units are mark width (6.25" wide) units, and 4.60" high. The display is a 320 by 234 pixel
color LCD. The units include two removable data cards, one with a Jeppesen database, and the second
being an optional custom data card.
The GPS 500 is a GPS receiver certifiable for IFR en route, terminal, and non-precision approach
operations.
The GNS 530 includes all the features of the GPS 500, and also includes IFR certified airborne VHF
communications transceiver and an IFR certified airborne VOR/Localizer and Glideslope receivers. The
(A) model is a 28 Vdc unit with a 16 Watt COM transmitter.
GPS signals are received by Garmin's low profile GA 56 antenna (P/N 010-10040-0X).
The 500 Series product lens is coated with a special anti-reflective coating which is very sensitive to skin
oils, waxes and abrasive cleaners. CLEANERS CONTAINING AMMONIA WILL HARM THE ANTI-
REFLECTIVE COATING. It is very important to clean the lens using an eyeglass lens cleaner which is
specified as safe for anti-reflective coatings and a clean, lint-free cloth.
1.3

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

The conditions and tests required for TSO approval of the 500 Series are minimum performance standards.
It is the responsibility of those desiring to install this article either on or within a specific type or class of
aircraft to determine that the aircraft installation conditions are within the TSO standards. The article may
be installed only if further evaluation by the applicant documents an acceptable installation and is approved
by the administrator. For TSO Compliance, see Appendix A.
1.3.1 Physical Characteristics
Bezel Height
Bezel Width
Rack Height (Dimple-to-dimple)
Rack Width
Depth Behind Panel with
Connectors (Measured from
face of aircraft panel to rear of
connector backshells)
GPS 500 Weight (Unit only)
GPS 500 Weight (Installed with
rack and connectors)
GNS 530 Weight (Unit only)
GNS 530 Weight (Installed with
rack and connectors)
500 SERIES INSTALLATION MANUAL
P/N 190-00181-02
CAUTION
4.58 in. (116 mm)
6.25 in. (159 mm)
4.60 in. (117 mm)
6.32 in. (161 mm)
11.00 in. (279 mm)
5.5 lbs. (2.5 kg)
6.9 lbs. (3.1 kg)
6.8 lbs. (3.1 kg)
8.5 lbs. (3.9 kg)
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