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(GTX 320 Shown)

GARMIN International, Inc.

1200 E. 151

Street

Olathe, KS 66062 USA

190-00133-01 Revision L

June 2001

GTX 320/320A
TRANSPONDER

INSTALLATION

MANUAL

Summary of Contents for 320A

Page 1: ... GTX 320 Shown GARMIN International Inc 1200 E 151st Street Olathe KS 66062 USA 190 00133 01 Revision L June 2001 GTX 320 320A TRANSPONDER INSTALLATION MANUAL ...

Page 2: ...ements GARMIN International Inc 1200 E 151 st Street Olathe KS 66062 USA Telephone 913 397 8200 Dealer Line 1 800 800 1420 Web Site Address www garmin com INFORMATION SUBJECT TO EXPORT CONTROL LAWS This document may contain information which is subject to the Export Administration Regulations EAR issued by the United States Department of Commerce 15 CFR Chapter VII Subchapter C and which may not b...

Page 3: ...5 2 1 INTRODUCTION 5 2 2 UNPACKING AND INSPECTING EQUIPMENT 5 2 3 ANTENNA INSTALLATION 5 2 3 1 Location Considerations 5 2 3 2 Antenna Installation 5 2 3 3 Installation Approval Considerations for Pressurized Aircraft 6 2 3 4 Antenna Cable Installation 7 2 3 5 Antenna Cable Connectors 7 2 4 GTX 320 320A INSTALLATION 9 2 5 ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS 10 2 6 CHECK EXISTING COAX AND ANTENNA 12 2 7 INSTALL...

Page 4: ...PPENDIX C STC PERMISSION GTX 320 39 LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS FIGURE PAGE 2 1 DB 25 Pin Out Definitions 11 3 1 Transponder Front Panel 14 B1 GTX 320 320A Outline Drawing 25 B2 GTX 320 320A Connector Rack Kit Assembly Drawing 27 B3 GTX 320 320A Recommended Panel Cutout Dimensions 29 B4 GTX 320 320A Interconnect Wiring Diagram 31 B5 Dual Transponder Interconnect Wiring Diagram 33 B6 NARCO AT 150 Install...

Page 5: ... your GTX 320 320A enables ATC computers to display aircraft identification altitude and ground speed on ATC radar screens The GTX 320 320A is equipped with IDENT capability that activates the Special Position Identification Pulse SPI for approximately 20 seconds 18 seconds for the GTX 320A identifying your transponder return from other aircraft on the controller s scope 1 3 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIO...

Page 6: ...20A Bezel Height 1 63 inches 41 mm Bezel Width 6 25 inches 159 mm Rack Height Dimple to Dimple 1 71 inches 43 mm Rack Width 6 30 inches 160 mm Depth Behind Panel with Connectors measured from face of aircraft panel to rear of connector backshells 8 78 inches 223 mm Weight Unit Only 2 3 lbs 1 1 kg Weight Installed with rack and connectors 2 9 lbs 1 3 kg 1 4 EQUIPMENT AVAILABLE 1 4 1 Configurations ...

Page 7: ...l of the GTX 320 320A Transponder and antenna are minimum performance standards It is the responsibility of those desiring to install this transponder and antenna either on or within a specific type or class of aircraft to determine that the aircraft installation standards are within the TSO standards The GTX 320 320A and antenna may be installed only if further evaluation by the applicant documen...

Page 8: ...Y GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS WHICH MAY VARY FROM STATE TO STATE IN NO EVENT SHALL GARMIN BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL SPECIAL INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES WHETHER RESULTING FROM THE USE MISUSE OR INABILITY TO USE THIS PRODUCT OR FROM DEFECTS IN THE PRODUCT SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES SO THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU To obtain...

Page 9: ...parate cardboard container should be prepared that is large enough to accommodate sufficient packing material to prevent movement 2 3 ANTENNA INSTALLATION 2 3 1 Location Considerations A The antenna GARMIN P N 010 10160 00 should be well removed from any major protrusions the engine s propeller s and antenna masts It should also be as far removed as practical from landing gear doors access doors o...

Page 10: ...nstaller proceed according to any of the following listed alternatives 1 Obtain approved antenna installation design data from the aircraft manufacturer 2 Obtain an FAA approved Supplemental Type Certificate STC pertaining to and valid for the subject antenna installation 3 Contact the FAA Aircraft Certification Office in the appropriate Region and request identification of FAA Designated Engineer...

Page 11: ...112 RG304 17 0 311601 M17 127 RG393 21 0 311501 27 0 311201 41 0 310801 Supplier Information Vendor Electronic Cable Specialists 5300 W Franklin Drive Franklin WI 53132 Tel 800 327 9473 414 421 5300 Fax 414 421 5301 MIL C 17 types See current issue of Qualified Products List QPL 17 RG types See current issue of Qualified Products List QPL 17 2 3 5 Antenna Cable Connectors One of two rack connector...

Page 12: ... conductor dielectric and shield braid through the sidewall of the connector and solder the center conductor to the center pin of the connector NOTE When using low loss cable it may be necessary to flatten the solid wire center conductor slightly so it can fit the slot on the RF connector center pin When soldering avoid applying excess heat to the connector body and center conductor insulator E He...

Page 13: ... configurations available Suitable mounting brackets may be fabricated from sheet metal or angle stock To ensure a sturdy mount rear support for the unit should be provided B Do not insert screws through the rear plate of the mounting tray into the transponder These holes are only for use with the adapter described in paragraph 2 8 C Looking at the bottom of the transponder make sure the front lob...

Page 14: ... Positioner Insertion Extraction Tool Military P N M22520 2 01 N A M81969 1 02 M22520 2 08 M81969 1 02 Positronic 9507 9502 11 M81969 1 02 9502 5 M81969 1 02 ITT Cannon 995 0001 584 N A N A 995 0001 604 980 2000 426 AMP 601966 1 N A N A 601966 5 91067 2 Daniels AFM8 K774 M24308 1 02 K13 1 M24308 1 02 Astro 615717 N A M81969 1 02 615724 M81969 1 02 NOTES 1 Insertion extraction tools from ITT Cannon...

Page 15: ...Altitude C4 8 External Ident 9 Altitude B1 10 Altitude C1 11 Altitude B2 12 Altitude B4 13 Ground 14 Switched Power Output 15 Aircraft Power 11 to 33 VDC 16 External Standby 17 External Suppression Suppress I O GTX 320A 18 Altitude D4 19 Not Used 20 Not Used 21 Not Used 22 Not Used 23 28 V Lighting 24 14 V Lighting 25 Ground Figure 2 1 DB 25 Pin Out Definitions ...

Page 16: ...TES GTX 320 units that are at Mod Level 1 must use the Mod Level 1 NARCO Installation Adapter After Mod Level 1 the GTX 320 sits 0 17 4 3 mm closer to the instrument panel Also when installing the GTX 320 in an existing NARCO AT 150 rack using the AT 150 Adapter and when the aircraft has a bus voltage of 28 VDC make sure the 28 VDC dropping resistor is bypassed A Slide the adapter into the rack in...

Page 17: ...KT 76A 78A Adapter and when the aircraft has a bus voltage of 28 VDC make sure the 28 VDC dropping resistor is bypassed A Attach the KT 76A 78A installation adapter to the rear of the GTX 320 using the two captive screws on the adapter B Looking at the bottom of the transponder make sure the front lobe of the locking mechanism is in a vertical position This can be accomplished by using a 3 32 Alle...

Page 18: ...s required or desired contact the FCC at 800 322 1117 to request form 404 Application for Aircraft Radio Station License The FCC also has a fax on demand service to provide forms by fax at 202 418 0177 The GTX 320 320A owner accepts all responsibility for obtaining the proper licensing before using the transponder OPERATION NOTE The coverage you can expect from the GTX 320 320A is limited to line ...

Page 19: ...rior to takeoff and to OFF or SBY as soon as practical after completing landing roll unless the change to SBY has been accomplished previously at the request of ATC TST Turning the switch to the TST position tests the reply indicator The TST position is spring loaded and must be held momentarily When released it will automatically return to the ALT position 3 2 2 Code Selection The code selector c...

Page 20: ... See the Aeronautical Information Manual AIM for a detailed explanation of identification codes 3 2 3 IDENT Button On occasion the controller will request SQUAWK IDENT Respond by momentarily pressing and releasing the IDENT button Pressing the IDENT button activates the Special Position Identification Pulse SPI for approximately 20 seconds identifying your transponder return from other aircraft on...

Page 21: ...not apply in which case they should be marked N A Not Applicable INSTRUCTIONS FOR CONTINUED AIRWORTHINESS GARMIN GTX 320 320A 1 Introduction Aircraft that has been altered Registration N number Make Model and Serial Number Content Scope Purpose and Arrangement This document identifies the Instructions for Continued Airworthiness for the modification of the above aircraft by installation of a GARMI...

Page 22: ...al 8 Diagrams Refer to Appendix B of this manual 9 Special Inspection Requirements N A 10 Application of Protective Treatments N A 11 Data Relative to Structural Fasteners Antenna installation removal and replacement should be in accordance with applicable provisions of AC43 13 1A and 43 13 2A Also refer to section 2 3 of this manual 12 Special Tools N A 13 This Section is for Commuter Category Ai...

Page 23: ...sistance Flight Standards Inspectors have the resources to respond to questions regarding the ICA Implementation and Record Keeping For major alterations performed in accordance with FAA field approval policy the owner operator operating under Part 91 is responsible for ensuring that the ICA is made part of the applicable section 91 409 inspection program for their aircraft This is accomplished wh...

Page 24: ...ries A1 D1 except as noted Low Temperature 4 5 1 High Temperature 4 5 2 4 5 3 In Flight Loss of Cooling 4 5 4 Cooling air not required Altitude 4 6 1 Decompression 4 6 2 Overpressure 4 6 3 Temperature Variation 5 0 Equipment tested to Category C Humidity 6 0 Equipment tested to Category A Shock 7 0 Equipment tested according to DO 160C Par 7 2 1 Operational 7 2 Crash Safety 7 3 Vibration 8 0 Equip...

Page 25: ...tested to Category B Voltage Spike 17 0 Equipment tested to Category A Audio Frequency Susceptibility 18 0 Equipment tested to Category B Induced Signal Susceptibility 19 0 Equipment tested to Category A Radio Frequency Susceptibility 20 0 Equipment tested to Category U Radio Frequency Emission 21 0 Equipment tested to Category Z Lightning Induce Transient Susceptibility 22 0 Equipment identified ...

Page 26: ...Variation 5 0 Equipment tested to Category C Humidity 6 0 Equipment tested to Category A Shock 7 0 Equipment tested to Category B Vibration 8 0 Equipment tested in each aircraft type to aircraft zone 2 Aircraft Type 2 and 6 were tested to Category S2 Vibration level B2 Aircraft Type 3 4 and 5 were tested to Category S Vibration level M Note Vibration level M modified to increase level to RTCA DO 1...

Page 27: ... Equipment tested to Category A Radio Frequency Susceptibility 20 0 Equipment tested for conducted susceptibility to Category T radiated susceptibility to Category T and pulse test to Category T Radio Frequency Emission 21 0 Equipment tested to Category B Equipment tested to Category M up to 2 GHz Lightning Induced Transient Susceptibility 22 0 Equipment identified as Category XXXX no test require...

Page 28: ...ing 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 B6 NARCO AT 150 Installation Adapter Assembly Drawing B7 KING KT 76A 78A Adapter Assembly Drawing ...

Page 29: ...GTX 320 320A Installation Manual Page 25 Page 26 blank 190 00133 01 Rev L Figure B1 GTX 320 320A OUTLINE DRAWING ...

Page 30: ...T PLATE D SUB 25 POSITION 5 330 00184 25 330 00198 00 336 00022 00 336 00023 00 312 00005 05 115 00285 00 125 00032 02 211 60234 06 125 00046 00 234 10002 00 7 9 11 10 NOT SHOWN NOT SHOWN NOT SHOWN 9 8 7 6 SPRING WASHER TUBING HT SHRINK INSTALL RACK BACK PLATE PART NUMBER 211 63234 12 212 20014 00 232 00013 01 330 00220 25 ITEM 3 4 2 1 DESCRIPTION SNAP RING EXT 7 16 1 1 1 1 25 5 2 3IN 1 1 4 QTY 2 ...

Page 31: ...GTX 320 320A Installation Manual Page 29 Page 30 blank 190 00133 01 Rev L Figure B3 GTX 320 320A RECOMMENDED PANEL CUTOUT DIMENSIONS ...

Page 32: ...GTX 320 320A Installation Manual Page 31 Page 32 blank 190 00133 01 Rev L Figure B4 GTX 320 320A INTERCONNECT WIRING DIAGRAM ...

Page 33: ...GTX 320 320A Installation Manual Page 33 Page 34 blank 190 00133 01 Rev L Figure B5 GTX 320 320A DUAL TRANSPONDER INTERCONNECT WIRING DIAGRAM ...

Page 34: ...GTX 320 320A Installation Manual Page 35 Page 36 blank 190 00133 01 Rev L Figure B6 NARCO AT 150 INSTALLATION ADAPTER ASSEMBLY DRAWING ...

Page 35: ...GTX 320 320A Installation Manual Page 37 Page 38 blank 190 00133 01 Rev L Figure B7 KING KT 76A 78A ADAPTER ASSEMBLY DRAWING ...

Page 36: ...tion Manual Page 39 190 00133 01 Rev L 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 ...

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