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INSTALLATION MANUAL GARMIN INTERNATIONAL, INC. 1200 E. 151st STREET OLATHE, KANSAS 66062-3426 GPS 150 PART NUMBER: 190-00026-00 REVISION Q, 3 APRIL 1998 Av. Kit Install. Manual 190-00026-00 Rev. Q Page 1...
This publication is the proprietary property of Garmin International Inc. be reproduced or transmitted in any form whether printed or electronic, without the expressed written consent of Garmin International. 2 2 6 4 Rev. E, 25 June 1993 Change Section 3.1 to reflect accessory 2 3 1 6 Rev.
This manual describes the physical, mechanical, and electrical characteristics and the installation requirements for the GPS 150 Aviation Kit. After installation of the GPS 150 system, FAA Form 337 must be completed by an appropriately certificated agency to return the aircraft to service.
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Shadin 91204X[T]/91053X[T], Electronics International FP-5L fuel flow systems, or Shadin 962801 Fuel/Airdata Computer. the EIA specification RS-232C. on GARMIN PC software or NMEA 0183 version 2.0 compatible mapping device. specification RS-232C. either an ICARUS Instruments 3000, Shadin Company...
ANTENNA CONSIDERATIONS 2 . 1 . 1 SATELLITE VISIBILITY The GPS 150 GA 56 Antenna must be mounted on top of the aircraft. performance select a location with an unobstructed view of the sky above the aircraft when in level flight.
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2 . 4 COOLING AIR Cooling air is not required for the GPS 150, however as with any electronic equipment, reduced operating temperature can contribute to increased reliability. Additionally, location of the GPS 150 in a stack of other power dissipating equipment can produce unacceptably high ambient air temperatures around the unit.
C . Contacts for the 37-pin connector must be crimped into the individual wires of the aircraft wiring harness. Non- GARMIN part numbers shown are not maintained by GARMIN and consequently are subject to change without notice. See Appendix B for information regarding obsolete stamped type contacts.
3 . 5 GPS 150 INSTALLATION AND REMOVAL The GPS 150 is installed in the rack by sliding it straight in until about 1 inch short of the final position. A 3/32 inch hex drive tool is then inserted into the access hole at the bottom of the unit face.
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With power applied to the aviation rack and the GPS 150 unit off, continuously depress the ENT key and turn the unit on (release the ENT key when the display activates). Rotate the outer knob, and the CDI Test Page will be displayed.
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NAVAID, intersection, or airport. STORMSCOPE, EFIS, fuel management system or other mapping device is receiving data from the GPS 150 and is functioning properly (see Chapter 5 of the GPS 150 Pilot's Guide for more information on the Direct function).
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 2 . 1 ANTENNA The GPS 150 antenna is to be installed on top of the cabin on the aircraft centerline at fuselage station 130. Figure A-2 illustrates the proper antenna positioning. to section 2.1 of the Installation Manual for general antenna mounting requirements.
4 . 0 RETURN TO SERVICE After installation, a new weight and balance must be computed to show the GPS 150 components. The aircraft should then be returned to service by completion of FAA form 337 by an appropriately certificated person.
APPENDIX B CONNECTOR CHANGES STAMPED CONTACT CONNECTOR USAGE Garmin panel mount GPS radios have previously been shipped with stamped crimp type contacts. All products are now being shipped with machined mil-spec contacts with color-coded barrels. The following figures can be used to identify which type contact you...