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GDL 50(R)/51(R)/52(R) Installation Manual
Rev. 2
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1 GENERAL DESCRIPTION
1.1 Introduction
This manual provides installation guidance, but does not provide any approval, which may be required in
some cases, to install these devices in an aircraft. This manual is not a substitute for an approved airframe-
specific maintenance manual, installation design drawing, or complete installation data package.
Attempting to install equipment by reference to this manual alone and without first planning or designing
an installation specific to your aircraft may compromise your safety and is not recommended. The content
of this manual assumes use by competent and qualified avionics engineering personnel and/or avionics
installation specialists using standard aviation maintenance practices in accordance with Title 14 of the
Code of Federal Regulations and other relevant accepted practices. This manual is not intended for use by
individuals who do not possess the competencies and abilities set forth above.
NOTE
Garmin recommends installation of the GDL 5X/5XR by a Garmin-authorized installer.
To the extent allowable by law, Garmin will not be liable for damages resulting from
improper or negligent installation of the GDL 5X/5XR. For questions, please contact
Garmin Product Support at 1-888-606-5482.
1.2 Equipment Description
The Garmin GDL 50/50R/51/51R/52/52R products are not TSO-certified products and have received no
FAA approval or endorsement. These products can provide the following data: GPS, SiriusXM weather/
audio, ADS-B traffic and weather, attitude and pressure to compatible displays and audio devices via
Bluetooth® wireless technology and/or over wired connections.
The GDL 52/52R data link products include internal WAAS-enabled GPS, dual-band ADS-B & SiriusXM
receivers, and attitude & pressure sensors. The GDL 51/51R product provide the same functionality except
for the dual band ADS-B receiver. The GDL 50/50R products provide the same functionality except for the
SiriusXM receiver.
The GDL 5X provide these functions in a portable form factor that includes applicable internal
GPS/SXM/ADS-B antennas, and an internal battery. The GDL 5XR products are remote mount versions
that require external antennas and power connections. No battery is provided in the remote mount
versions.
The GDL 50/50R/52/52R receives Traffic (ADS-B/ADS-R and TIS-B) on both Universal Access
Transceiver (UAT) and 1090 ES (Extended Squitter) frequency bands. When in range of a ground station,
these units will receive FIS-B weather over the UAT link.
The GDL 5X/5XR products provide this information to Garmin® units like the aera 660/795/796, G3X
Touch displays and devices running Garmin Pilot™. These products will request this information over a
Connext® data connection. Please see additional information in the pilot's guide for your display.
