Installation; Introduction; Pre-Installation Information; Installation Materials - Garmin GDL 69/69A Installation Manual

2 INSTALLATION

2.1 Introduction

This section provides hardware equipment information for installing the GDL 69/69A, cabling for the
XM antenna (GA 55, GA 55A, or GA 57), and related hardware. Installation of the GDL 69/69A should
follow the aircraft TC or STC requirements. For interconnects with the GDU 104x, MX20 MFD or
400/500 series refer to Appendix D of this manual. For installation information on the GDU 104x, MX20
MFD or 400/500 series, refer to their installation manuals.
Installation of the XM antennas is covered under separate Garmin GA Antenna AML STC.

2.2 Pre-Installation Information

Always follow acceptable avionics installation practices per FAA Advisory Circulars (AC) 43.13-1B,
43.13-2A, or later FAA approved revisions of these documents.
Follow the installation procedure in this manual as it is presented for a successful installation. Read the
entire manual before beginning the procedure. Prior to installation, consider the structural integrity of the
GDL 69/69A installation as defined in AC 43.13-2A, Chapter 1 and evaluate the necessity for audio
suppression inputs in accordance with the GDL 69A Audio Limitations in Section 6. Perform the post
installation checkout before closing the work area in case problems occur.
Complete an electrical load analysis in accordance with AC 43.13-1B, Chapter 11, on the aircraft prior to
starting modification to ensure aircraft has the ability to carry the GDL 69/69A load. Refer to Section 2.8
for the power consumption of each GDL 69/69A mode of operation. Document the results of the
electrical load analysis on FAA Form 337.

2.3 Installation Materials

2.3.1 Configurations Available
Each of the GDL 69 and 69A can be ordered in different kits, each of which may contain components
listed in the following table.
GDL 69 XM Weather Data Receiver
GDL 69A XM Weather/Audio Data Receiver
Back Plate Assembly
Remote Mount Rack GDL 69
Connector Kit Assembly
Configuration Module Assembly
GA 55 XM Antenna
GA 55A XM Antenna
GA 57 XM Antenna
Rack Nut Plate, 2 POS
Modular Rack
GDL 69/69A Installation Manual
190-00355-02

Table 2-1. Kit Contents

Description
Installation Procedure
Part Number
011-00986-00
011-00987-00
011-00796-35
115-00658-00
011-00997-00
011-00979-00
011-01033-00
011-01153-00
011-01032-00
011-00915-00
115-00411-00
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