General Description
1.8 Technical Specifications
The GDL 69/69A and GA 55/GA55A XM antenna are PMA approved and there is no applicable TSO.
The GA 57 GPS/WAAS – XM antenna is TSO authorized under TSO-c144. It is the responsibility of
those desiring to install this equipment either on or within a specific type of class of aircraft to determine
that the aircraft installation standards are within the prescribed standards. The following table presents
general environmental specifications. For detailed specifications, see the Environmental Qualification
form in Appendix B.
GDL 69/69A Characteristics
Operating Temperature Range
Input Voltage Range
Software Compliance
Environmental Compliance
GA 55, GA 55A, GA 57 Characteristics
Operating Temperature Range
Input Voltage Range
Software Compliance
Environmental Compliance
Characteristic
Width
Height
Depth (Rack w/ Connectors)
Unit Weight (GDL 69A)
Unit (GDL 69A) and Remote Rack Weight
See Table 2-8 outlining weights for the GDL 69, GDL 69A, remote rack, and modular rack.
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Table 1-2. GDL 69/69A Specifications
Table 1-3. GA 55, GA 55A, GA 57 Specifications
Table 1-4. GDL 69/69A Unit Dimensions
Specification
-55° C to +70° C
9.0 to 33.0 VDC
RTCA DO-178B Level D
RTCA DO-160D
Specification
-55° C to +85° C
Power provided by GDL 69/69A.
None
RTCA DO-160D
Specification
1.05 inches (2.66 cm)
6.15 inches (15.62 cm)
7.20 inches (18.26 cm)
1.86 lbs (0.84 kg)
2.83 lbs (1.27 kg)
NOTE
GDL 69/69A Installation Manual
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