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GDL 69/69A XM Satellite Radio 

190-00355-00 Rev.E 

Instructions for Continued Airworthiness 

Page 3 of 8 

 

1. INTRODUCTION 

1.1 PURPOSE 

This document is designed for use by the installing agency of the GDL 69/69A XM Radio Data Link and 
optional GRT 10/GRC 10 Wireless Remote System as Instructions for Continued Airworthiness in 
response to Federal Aviation regulation (FAR) Part 23.1529, and Part 23 Appendix G. They include 
information required by the operator to adequately maintain the GDL 69/69A installed under Approved 
Model List (AML) STC SA01487SE-D.  

1.2 Scope 

This document identifies the Instruction for Continued Airworthiness for the modification of the aircraft for 
installation of the Garmin GDL 69/69A XM Satellite Radio and optional GRT 10/GRC 10 Wireless 
Remote System. It applies to aircraft altered by this installation. 

1.3 Document  Control 

This document shall be released, archived, and controlled in accordance with Garmin document control 
system.  When this document is revised, refer to Section 2.15 for information on how to gain FAA 
acceptance or approval and how to notify customers of changes.  

1.4 Airworthiness Limitations Section 

There are no additional Airworthiness Limitations as defined in 14 CFR § 23, Appendix G. G23.4 that 
result from this modification. The Airworthiness Limitations section is FAA approved and specifies 
maintenance required under §§43.16 and 91.403 of the Federal Aviation Regulations unless an 
alternative program has been FAA approved. 

1.5 Permission to Use Certain Documents 

Permission is granted to any corporation or person applying for approval of a Garmin GDL 69/69A to use 
and reference appropriate STC documents to accomplish the Instructions for Continued Airworthiness 
and show compliance with STC engineering data. This permission does not construe suitability of the 
documents. It is the responsibility of the applicant to determine the suitability of the documents for the 
ICA. 

1.6 Definitions 

The following terminology is used within this document: 

1) 

AC:

  Advisory Circular 

2) 

ACO:

  Aircraft Certification Office 

3) 

AEG:

 Aircraft Evaluation Group 

4) 

CFR:  

Code of Federal Regulations 

5) 

DER:

  Designated Engineering Representative 

6) 

FAA:

  Federal Aviation Administration 

Summary of Contents for GDL 69

Page 1: ...comments C 01 25 08 Add information for GRT10 and GRC10 D 07 20 09 Update referenced documents revision in Section 2 1 added STC number in Section 1 1 E 05 09 11 Update referenced documents 2 1 Add p...

Page 2: ...n 4 2 2 Description of Alteration 4 2 3 Control Operating Information 4 2 4 Servicing Information 5 2 5 Periodic Maintenance Instructions 6 2 6 Troubleshooting Information 7 2 7 Removal and Replacemen...

Page 3: ...n 2 15 for information on how to gain FAA acceptance or approval and how to notify customers of changes 1 4Airworthiness Limitations Section There are no additional Airworthiness Limitations as define...

Page 4: ...iations See Section 1 6 Precautions None Units of measurement None Referenced publications or later revisions 190 00355 02 Rev K GDL 69 69A XM Satellite Radio Installation Manual Retention This docume...

Page 5: ...GRC 10 Remote Control Battery Replacement If the unit does not turn on or the battery level indicator on the display shows no bars replace the batteries To replace the batteries in the GRC 10 Remote C...

Page 6: ...leading edge of the wing The gear warning horn may be simulated by providing power or ground as appropriate directly to the horn provided the horn has been tested for proper operation when a gear retr...

Page 7: ...n with XM Satellite Radio If the GRT 10 or GRC 10 is replaced the GRC 10 Remote Controller must be configured to recognize the GRT 10 Transceiver Refer to the GDL 69 69A Installation Manual for instru...

Page 8: ...ptance approval Garmin will release the revised ICA for customer use and provide any required notification of the revision The latest revision of this document will be available on the Garmin website...

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