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NOTE
Some procedures in this section require that the GPS receiver is receiving sufficient satellite
signal to compute a present position. This requires outdoor line-of-site to GPS satellite signals
or a GPS indoor repeater.
NOTE
As these procedures involve engine run-up and moving the aircraft, it is recommended that the
installer read this entire section before beginning the checkout procedure.
NOTE
All test equipment should have current calibration records.
Recommended Test Equipment
6.3.1
The following test equipment is recommended to conduct and complete all post installation checkout
procedures in this section:
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Pitot/static ramp tester
•
Digital Multi-Meter (DMM)
•
Ground power unit capable of supplying 14/28 Vdc power to the aircraft systems and avionics
•
Outdoor line-of-sight to GPS satellite signals or GPS indoor repeater
•
Digital Level or equivalent
•
VHF NAV Test Set
Configuration Mode
6.3.2
All of the configuration and calibration procedures in this section are performed in configuration mode.
To enter configuration mode, hold down the knob while powering on the G5. Configuration selections
are made by rotating and pressing the knob on the face of the G5 as necessary to select the correct
configurations.
Software Loader Card Creation
6.3.3
The software image is an executable self-extracting file which builds the correct file structure onto a
microSD card for use loading software to all installed G5's. To obtain the current software image is an
executable self-extracting file follow the procedures outlined below.
NOTE
If the G5 units report the same software P/N and versions as indicated on the Aviation
Product/General Aviation/Indicators/G5 page, it is not required to complete this section.
1. To obtain the latest software version approved for this STC, visit www.Garmin.com and navigate
to the Aviation Product/General Aviation/Indicators/G5 page. Do not download software from
the Experimental Aircraft web page.
2. Download the self-extracting update file onto your hard drive.
3. Insert a FAT32-formatted micro SD card with at least 20 MB of free space into your card reader.
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