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- Page 1 GTX 320/320A TRANSPONDER INSTALLATION MANUAL (GTX 320 Shown) GARMIN International, Inc. 1200 E. 151 Street Olathe, KS 66062 USA 190-00133-01 Revision L June 2001...
- Page 2 Information in this document is subject to change without notice. GARMIN reserves the right to change or improve its products and to make changes in the content without obligation to notify any person or organization of such changes or improvements.
- Page 3 GENERAL DESCRIPTION ...1 1.1 INTRODUCTION...1 1.2 EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION ...1 1.3 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS...1 1.3.1 Transponder Specifications ...1 1.3.2 Physical Characteristics-GTX 320 ...2 1.3.3 Physical Characteristics-GTX 320A...2 1.4 EQUIPMENT AVAILABLE ...2 1.4.1 Configurations Available...2 1.4.2 Installation Accessories ...3 1.5 ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT REQUIRED ...3 1.6 INSTALLATION APPROVAL...3...
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
PARAGRAPH APPENDIX A. CERTIFICATION DOCUMENTS...17 A.1 CONTINUED AIRWORTHINESS ...17 A.2 ENVIRONMENTAL QUALIFICATION FORM - (GTX 320) ...20 A.3 ENVIRONMENTAL QUALIFICATION FORM - (GTX 320A) ...22 APPENDIX B. ASSEMBLY AND INSTALLATION DRAWINGS ...24 APPENDIX C. STC PERMISSION-GTX 320 ...39 FIGURE 2-1 DB-25 Pin-Out Definitions ...11 3-1 Transponder Front Panel...14... - Page 5 1090 MHz. As with other Mode A/Mode C transponders, the GTX 320/320A replies with any one of 4,096 codes, which differ in the position and number of pulses transmitted. By “replying” to ground transmissions, your GTX 320/320A enables ATC computers to display aircraft identification, altitude and ground speed on ATC radar screens.
- Page 6 Weight (Installed with rack and connectors) GARMIN GTX 320 Transponder GARMIN GTX 320A Transponder GARMIN GTX 320 Transponder includes GARMIN installation kit, P/N 010-10161-00 GARMIN GTX 320A Transponder includes GARMIN installation kit, P/N 010-10161-01 Page 2 Rev L 1.63 inches (41 mm) 6.25 inches (159 mm)
- Page 7 TSO standards. The GTX 320/320A and antenna may be installed only if further evaluation by the applicant documents an acceptable installation and is approved by the administrator. For GTX 320/320A TSO compliance, see Appendix A.
- Page 8 GARMIN warrants this product to be free from defects in materials and manufacture for one year from the date of purchase. GARMIN will, at its sole option, repair or replace any components that fail in normal use. Such repairs or replacement will be made at no charge to the customer for parts or labor. The customer is, however, responsible for any transportation costs.
- Page 9 If the unit is damaged, notify the carrier and file a claim. To justify a claim, save the original shipping container and all packing materials. Do not return the unit to GARMIN until the carrier has authorized the claim.
- Page 10 4. Obtain FAA Advisory Circular AC-183C and select (and contact) a DER from the roster of individuals identified there under. Contact an aviation industry organization such as the Aircraft Electronics Association and request their assistance. Page 6 Rev L GTX 320/320A Installation Manual 190-00133-01...
- Page 11 Connector item 6 (P/N 330-00198-00) requires the cable to be terminated directly to it and can accommodate only M17/128 (RG-400) cable. The completed cable including connectors must introduce no more than 1.5 dB attenuation at 1 GHz. Instructions for installing the item 6 are shown below (steps A-G). GTX 320/320A Installation Manual 190-00133-01 ECS Type...
- Page 12 Heat the outside of the connector sleeve and at the same time apply solder between the braid and the sleeve. Continue to apply heat until the solder flows evenly. Install 50 Matching Bushing. Insert connector cap and tack solder in two places. Page 8 Rev L NOTE NOTE GTX 320/320A Installation Manual 190-00133-01...
- Page 13 All wiring must be in accordance with FAA AC 43.13-2A. GTX 320 units that are at Mod Level 1 must use the Mod Level 1 Rack Assembly. After Mod Level 1, GTX 320 installations are 0.170" (4.31 mm) deeper in the panel.
- Page 14 Refer to Figure B4, Note 3. 1. Insertion/extraction tools from ITT Cannon are all plastic; others are plastic with metal tip. 2. Non-GARMIN part numbers shown are not maintained by GARMIN and consequently are subject to change without notice. 3. Alternate contacts for 18 AWG wire: As an alternative to the Positronic contacts listed (and provided in the installation kit), the installer may use contacts made by ITT Cannon under P/N 031-1007-001.
- Page 15 GTX 320/320A Installation Manual 190-00133-01 DESCRIPTION Not Used Do Not Connect Altitude A1 Altitude C2 Altitude A2 Altitude A4 Altitude C4 External Ident Altitude B1 Altitude C1 Altitude B2 Altitude B4 Ground Switched Power Output Aircraft Power (+11 to +33 VDC)
- Page 16 The antenna must not have corrosion, damage, or loose connections. The GTX 320 and GTX 320A can be used with an existing NARCO AT 150 Installation Rack by using the NARCO AT 150 Installation Adapter (P/N 011-00292-00). See figure B6 for the NARCO AT 150 Adapter assembly drawing.
- Page 17 The GTX 320 and GTX 320A can be used with an existing Bendix/King KT 76A/78A installation rack by using the KT 76A/78A Installation Adapter (P/N 011-00289-00). See figure B7 for the Bendix/King KT 76A/78A Adapter assembly drawing. GTX 320 units that are at Mod Level 1 must use the Mod Level 1 Bendix/King KT 76A/78A Installation Adapter.
- Page 18 The GTX 320/320A owner accepts all responsibility for obtaining the proper licensing before using the transponder. The coverage you can expect from the GTX 320/320A is limited to “line of sight”. Low altitude or aircraft antenna shielding by the aircraft itself may result in reduced range. Range can be improved by climbing to a higher altitude.
- Page 19 The function selector switch is a five position rotary switch. The five positions are: Turns off all power to the GTX 320/320A. Turns the transponder on, but when in SBY the transponder will not reply to any interrogations from the ground radar system.
- Page 20 20 seconds identifying your transponder return from other aircraft on the controller’s scope. The reply light will blink each time the transponder replies to ground interrogation. The reply light also remains lit during the IDENT time interval. Page 16 Rev L GTX 320/320A Installation Manual 190-00133-01...
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Page 21: Appendix A. Certification Documents
CERTIFICATION DOCUMENTS Other than for regulatory periodic functional checks, maintenance of the GTX 320/320A is “on condition” only. Refer to the GTX 320 and GTX 320A Maintenance Manuals. Periodic maintenance of the GTX 320/320A is not required. This section provides assistance to the installing agency in preparing Instructions for Continued Airworthiness (ICA) in response to Bulletin Number HBAW 98-18, “Checklist for Instructions for Continued Airworthiness for... - Page 22 Refer to the GTX 320/320A Pilot’s Guide. Maintenance of the GTX 320/320A is ‘on condition’ only. Periodic maintenance is not required. Refer to the GTX 320 and the 320A Series Maintenance Manuals. Refer to the GTX 320 and the GTX 320A Maintenance Manuals.
- Page 23 43.9. This entry records the major alteration and identifies the original ICA location (e.g., Block 8 of FAA Form 337, dated ______) along with a statement that the ICA is now part of the aircraft’s inspection/maintenance requirements. GTX 320/320A Installation Manual 190-00133-01 Page 19...
- Page 24 NOMENCLATURE: GTX 320 Airborne ATC Transponder Equipment TYPE/MODEL/PART NO.: 010-00135-00/10 MANUFACTURER'S SPECIFICATION AND/OR OTHER APPLICABLE SPECIFICATION: 004-00042-00 MANUFACTURER: GARMIN INTERNATIONAL ADDRESS: 1200 E 151st St, Olathe, KANSAS 66062 Conditions Temperature and Altitude Low Temperature High Temperature In-Flight Loss of Cooling...
- Page 25 Radio Frequency Susceptibility Radio Frequency Emission Lightning Induce Transient Susceptibility Lightning Direct Effects Icing Other Tests Remarks- None GTX 320/320A Installation Manual 190-00133-01 RTCA DO-160C Description of Conducted Tests Section 12.0 Equipment identified as Category X, no test required 13.0...
- Page 26 Equipment identified as Category X, no test required 11.0 Equipment identified as Category X, no test required 12.0 Equipment identified as Category X, no test required 13.0 Equipment identified as Category X, no test required TSO - C74c Class 1A GTX 320/320A Installation Manual 190-00133-01...
- Page 27 Susceptibility Radio Frequency Emission Lightning Induced Transient Susceptibility Lightning Direct Effects Icing Electrostatic Discharge Remarks- None GTX 320/320A Installation Manual 190-00133-01 RTCA DO-160D Description of Conducted Tests Section 14.0 Equipment identified as Category X, no test required 15.0 Equipment tested to Class Z 16.0...
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Page 28: Appendix B. Assembly And Installation Drawings
ASSEMBLY AND INSTALLATION DRAWINGS This section contains the following installation drawings: B1, GTX 320/320A Outline Drawing B2, GTX 320/320A Connector/Rack Kit Assembly Drawing B3, GTX 320/320A Recommended Panel Cutout Dimensions B4, GTX 320/320A Interconnect Wiring Diagram B5, Dual Transponder Interconnect Wiring Diagram... - Page 36 APPENDIX C STC PERMISSION Consistent with N8110.69 or Order 8110.4, Aviation Authority approved installations are hereby granted permission to use STC # SA00642WI data to modify aircraft. GTX 320/320A Installation Manual Page 39 190-00133-01 Rev L...
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