Installation; Pre; Installation Overview; Materials Not Supplied - Garmin Apollo CNX80 Installation Manual

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NSTALLATION
This section describes the installation of the Apollo CNX80 including mounting, wiring, and connections.
Post-Installation configuration and checkout procedures are included in section 3.
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RE NSTALLATION
Always follow acceptable avionics installation practices per FAA Advisory Circulars (AC) 43.13-1B,
43.13-2A, or later FAA approved revisions of these documents.
Follow the installation procedure in this section as it is presented for a successful installation. Read the
entire section before beginning the procedure. Prior to installation, consider the structural integrity of the
CNX80 installation as defined in AC 43.13-2A, Chapter 1. Perform the post installation checkout before
closing the work area in case problems occur.
Complete an electrical load analysis in accordance with AC 43.13-1B, Chapter 11, on the aircraft prior to
starting modification to ensure aircraft has the ability to carry the CNX80 load. Refer to Section 2.11 for
the power consumption of each CNX80 mode of operation. Document the results of the electrical load
analysis on FAA Form 337.
The WAAS/GPS installation instructions have been prepared to meet the guidance material defined in
AC20-138A Final Draft Airworthiness Approval of Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS)
Equipment. The communications installation instructions have been prepared to meet the guidance material
defined by AC 20-67B Airborne VHF Communications Equipment Installations.
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NSTALLATION
A successful installation should start with careful planning, including determination of mounting location
for the CNX80, cable routing, and other required modifications. Once the mounting location has been
determined, prepare the mounting tube for installation. It may be easier to complete the wiring harness and
attach the connectors to rear connector plate before attaching it to the mounting tube.
Carefully plan which external devices will be connected to the CNX80 inputs.
2.3 M
ATERIALS
2.3.1 M
ATERIALS
The Apollo CNX80 is intended for use with standard aviation accessories. The following items are required
for the installation, but not supplied:
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Wire (MIL-W-22759/16 or equivalent)
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Shielded wire (MIL-C-27500 or equivalent)
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Mounting screws (8 min. - AN507 6-32 screw with 100º countersink,)
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Circuit breakers
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Antennas (other than the A-33 GPS antenna supplied in the kit)
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Tie wraps or lacing cord
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Ring terminals (for grounding)
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