Avidyne IFD540 Installation Manual page 10

Notes to Installers:
The following important issues regarding the Avidyne 700-00182-XXX GPS/NAV/COM
System installation should be noted during the planning stages.
1. These installation instructions assume that the
GPS/NAV/COM transceiver and GPS antenna can be
installed in a structurally sound manner in accordance with
the installation manual and AC 43.13-( ). All the aircraft
certification requirements must remain in compliance.
2. Mounting the GPS antenna on composite and pressurized
aircraft requires engineering guidance beyond the scope of
this manual. With respect to the Approved Model List STC,
the physical mounting of the antenna is specifically
excluded from the approval in the case of installations on
the pressure vessel of pressurized aircraft, composite
aircraft, and aircraft with a certification basis of
Amendment 23-45 or later, unless approved installation data
is listed in the Master Document List of the STC. All early
amendment, metal construction, non-pressurized aircraft
antenna installations must be installed consistent with
accepted industry practices. The installation must be
structurally sound and in accordance with FAA Advisory
Circular 43.13-1B and 43.13-2B. All other antennas must be
mounted using the manufacturers' installation data.
3. An Electrical Load Analysis must be accomplished to
determine that the electrical limits of the specific aircraft are
not exceeded. The Electrical Load Analysis, Functional
Hazard Assessment and other certification requirements for
the aircraft must remain in compliance.
4. The IFD5XX Forward Looking Terrain Alerting is not a
TSO-C151 system, and does not satisfy any Part 91/135
TAWS requirements.
5. Prior to starting IFD5XX installation, verify the aircraft
make and model is on the STC Approved Model List
(AML). Also, note any installation specific data for the make
and model in the AML.
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