The GDU 46X is mounted flush to the aircraft instrument panel using four #6 screws. The GDU 46X is
available in two models, GDU 460 and GDU 465. The GDU 460 is a Garmin Display Unit with a GPS
receiver and video input. The GDU 465 provides these same features plus a SiriusXM
8.1.1
Navigation Functions
•
Display of position and ground speed
•
Display of stored navigation and map databases
•
Area navigation functions using the determined position/velocity and stored navigation data
•
Advisory approach navigation functions and associated databases
•
Display of flight plan and navigation from an external GPS navigator
•
Display of navigation data from an external VOR/ILS NAV radio
8.1.2
Interface Summary
NOTE
A G3X system installation can use either GDU 37X or GDU 4XX displays, but a G3X
system installation cannot use GDU 37X and GDU 4XX displays.
NOTE
Please refer to the G3X Touch Pilot's Guide (190-01754-00) for guidance in using
Connext Bluetooth connections to Garmin Pilot device(s).
The GDU 46X uses CAN and RS-232 interfaces to communicate with Garmin LRUs and other devices.
Refer to sections
Section
configuration information.
The GDU 46X supports video input via a wired connection (see
The GDU 46X includes a wireless Bluetooth transceiver than can communicate with tablet computers and
other Garmin devices that support the Connext interface protocol. Refer to the G3X Touch Pilot's Guide
(190-01754-00) for guidance in using Connext Bluetooth connections.
8.2 General Specifications
See
Section 2.2
for power/current specifications, and
8.3 Installation Information
8.3.1
Required Equipment
The installation kit (Table 8-1) is required to install the unit, one kit is required for each GDU 46X
installed. The GDU 46X Nut Plate
possible to tap the instrument panel for 6-32 screw threads. The installation kits are not included with the
GDU 46X.
Table 8-1 Contents of GDU 46X Installation Kit (010-12150-00)
GDU 46X Connector Kit*
Nut Plate Kit
Machine Screw for Panel Mounting, 0.550", Black
*Contents of the connector kit are listed in
190-01115-01
Rev. AC
2,
Section
26,
Section
27,
(Figure
8.4) is included in the installation kit for use when it is not
Item
Table 8-2
G3X/G3X Touch Installation Manual - GDU 46X Installation
Section
28, and
Section 34
Section
25.4.4).
Section 2.4.1
for dimension/weight specifications.
Garmin P/N
011-01921-10
115-01725-01
211-00169-01
®
receiver.
for interconnect and
Quantity
1
1
4
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