Troubleshooting; Gtn General Troubleshooting; Table 5-1. Gtn Troubleshooting Guide - Garmin GTN 6XX System Maintenance Manual

5 TROUBLESHOOTING

5.1 GTN General Troubleshooting

This section provides information to assist troubleshooting if problems occur after completing the
maintenance. Refer to the GTN System Configuration Log retained in the aircraft permanent records for a
list of the interfaced equipment and system configuration data. When troubleshooting the GTN or GMA
system, refer to the wire routing drawings and interconnect wiring diagrams that are retained in the aircraft
permanent records.
Problem
The GTN does not
power on.
The GTN does not
compute a position.
GPS signal levels
drop when avionics
are turned on.
The GPS signal
levels are very low.
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Table 5-1. GTN Troubleshooting Guide

Possible Cause
The unit is not getting power to the
main connector P1001.
Not receiving adequate GPS
signals.
Noise interference from other
avionics.
Improper antenna installation or
coaxial routing.
Antenna shaded from satellites.
RF interference at 1575.42 MHz
from VHF COM.
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Corrective Action
Ensure power is connected to the main
78-pin connector P1001, pins 19 and 20
and ground to P1001, pins 77 and 78.
Check circuit breakers and main
avionics switch.
Check the GPS antenna connections.
Make sure the aircraft is clear of
hangars, buildings, trees, etc.
Wait 20 minutes for GTN to download
full GPS almanac and acquire position.
Turn all avionics off, then turn on each
piece one at a time to isolate the source
of the interference. Route GPS cable
and locate GPS antenna away from
sources of interference.
Check GPS antenna installation,
connections, and cable routing. The
GPS antenna must be mounted on the
top of the aircraft.
Make sure the aircraft is clear of
hangars, buildings, trees, etc.
Add a 1575.42 MHz notch filter in COM
coaxial. Fix or replace the COM.
Disconnect the ELT antenna coaxial to
check for possible re-radiation. Move
GPS antenna further from the COM
antenna.
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