Garmin GNC 300XL Installation Manual Download Page 1

Page: 1 / 59

190-00067-22 February,

2008 Revision

GPS 155XL/GNC 300XL

Installation Manual

Summary of Contents for GNC 300XL

Page 1: ...190 00067 22 February 2008 Revision F GPS 155XL GNC 300XL Installation Manual ...

Page 2: ...any unauthorized commercial distribution of this manual or any revision hereto is strictly prohibited Garmin International Inc 1200 E 151st Street Olathe Kansas 66062 U S A Aviation Dealer Technical Support Line Toll Free 888 606 5482 Web Site Address www garmin com E mail avionics garmin com Garmin Europe Ltd Liberty House Bulls Copse Road Hounsdown Business Park Southampton SO40 9RB UK Telephone...

Page 3: ...ce or assistance of another person capable of rendering aid NOTE Specialized test equipment and extensive depot level repair training are required for testing the equipment covered in this namual Therefore this manual may not be used to test or repair the subject equipment unless the using facility has been specifically authorized by Garmin to do so This manual does not need to be kept current if ...

Page 4: ...PROCEDURE 3 1 3 1 Installation Accessories 3 1 3 2 Data Base Options 3 2 3 3 Annunciator Options 3 2 3 4 Miscellaneous Options 3 2 3 5 Required Installation Accessories Not Supplied 3 3 3 6 Antenna Installation 3 3 3 7 Cable Installation 3 4 3 8 Rack Installation 3 5 3 9 GPS 155XL GNC 300XL Installation And Removal 3 6 3 10 J101 J102 Pin Functions 3 7 3 11 Comm Antenna Installation Check GNC 300XL...

Page 5: ...ayout 2 4 3 1 Coax Cable Installation 3 5 3 2 View Of J101 From Back of Rack 3 7 3 3 View Of J102 From Back of Rack 3 8 D 1 GA 56 Antenna Installation Drawing D 1 D 2 Aviation Rack Dimensions D 3 D 3 Aviation Rack Installation D 5 D 4 Interconnect Wiring Diagram Remote Battery And Encoding Altimeter Connections D 7 D 5 Interconnect Wiring Diagram Navigation Indicator Connections D 9 D 6 Interconne...

Page 6: ...Page iv GPS 155XL GNC 300XL Installation Manual Revision F 190 00067 22 This page intentionally left blank ...

Page 7: ... aircraft installation conditions are within the TSO standards The system may be installed only if evaluation by the applicant documents an acceptable installation and is approved by the administrator For TSO JTSO Compliance see Appendix A 1 2 1 Physical Characteristics 1 2 2 Operational Characteristics Characteristic Specification Operating Temperature Range 20 C to 55 C Humidity 95 non condensin...

Page 8: ... Data Pin 24 Output capable of driving devices as listed in Section 4 Conforms to the EIA specification RS 232C RS232 Chan 2 Output Data Pin 19 Output capable of driving devices as listed in Section 4 Conforms to the EIA specification RS 232C RS232 Chan 1 Input Data Pin 17 Input capable of receiving data from devices listed in Section 4 Conforms to the EIA specification RS 232C RS232 Chan 2 Input ...

Page 9: ...NC 300XL Only Input requiring 125 mV RMS into 470 ohm load Standard carbon or dynamic MIC containing transistorized pre amp Remote Transfer Pin 10 GNC 300XL Only Input when grounded swaps the active and standby COMM frequencies TX Interlock Pin 12 GNC 300XL Only Input when grounded reduces receiver sensitivity so squelch will not break when another transceiver is keyed Altimeter input Pins 14 24 C...

Page 10: ... not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation These units do not contain any user serviceable parts Repairs should only be made by an authorized Garmin service center Unauthorized repairs or modifications could void your warranty and your authority to operate this device under Part 15 Regulations Th...

Page 11: ...nstallations must be certified For more information see FAA Advisory Circular Airworthiness Approval of Global Positioning System GPS Navigation Equipment for use as a VFR and IFR Supplemental Navigation System Appendix 1 All new certifications after Garmin s Piper PA32 installation will be Follow On 1 4 1 German Certification For installations required to meet German regulation REG TP 321 ZV 034 ...

Page 12: ...ROM 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 Garmin retains the exclusive right to repair or replace the unit or software or offer a full refund of the purchase price at its sole discretion SUCH REMEDY SHALL BE YOUR SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REM...

Page 13: ...enna Location GNC 300XL The COMM antenna should be well removed from all projections engines and propellers The ground plane surface directly below the antenna should be a flat plane over as large an area as possible 18 inches square minimum The antenna should be mounted a minimum of 6 feet from any DME antennas 4 feet from any ADF sense antennas and 3 feet from the GNC 300XL and its GPS antenna T...

Page 14: ...s possible from all COMM antennas and all COMMs including the GNC 300XL The GPS antenna will be much less sensitive to COMM antennas that use a 1 57542 GHz notch filter GPS 155XL GNC 300XL Locate as far as possible from all COMM antennas If a COMM antenna is found to be the problem a 1 57542 GHz notch filter GPN 330 00067 00 may be installed in the VHF COMM coax as close to the COMM as possible Th...

Page 15: ... for the GPS 155XL GNC 300XL should not be routed near components or cabling which are sources of electrical noise Do not route the GNC 300XL COMM antenna cable near any ADF antenna cables Route the GPS antenna cable as far as possible away from all COMMs and COMM antenna cable 2 5 COOLING AIR The GPS 155XL GNC 300XL units meet all TSO requirements without external cooling However as with all elec...

Page 16: ...ciator AUTO Annunciator GPS Sequence Switch Approach Active Annunciator not required for A2 Approach Arm Annunciator not required for A2 GPS Approach Switch not required for A2 Message Annunciator Arrival Annunciator The installer is advised to ensure that the switches and annunciators are the functional equivalent to and perform at least as well as the Garmin devices used in the initial STC The G...

Page 17: ...de the following Connector BNC Male Clamp P N 330 00087 00 Low Loss Aviation Antenna Extension Cable with Right Angle BNC Connector 15 ft P N 320 00003 00 Low Loss Aviation Antenna Extension Cable with Right Angle BNC Connector 30 ft P N 320 00003 02 NOTE One cable assembly and one BNC connector are required to make the antenna cable or it can be fabricated by the installer from materials meeting ...

Page 18: ...UNIT VERT 28V 013 00029 15 MD41 458 INTEGRATED SW ANN UNIT VERT 14V 013 00029 16 MD41 454 INTEGRATED SW ANN UNIT VERT 28V 5V LIGHTING 013 00029 17 MD41 458 5V 3 4 MISCELLANEOUS OPTIONS DESCRIPTION GPN PC KIT 010 10075 00 GPS 155XL PILOT S GUIDE 190 00067 20 GPS 155XL QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE 190 00067 21 GPS 155XL IN PIPER PA32 DOCUMENTED INSTALLATION 190 00067 26 GNC 300XL PILOT S GUIDE 190 00067 30...

Page 19: ... mounting holes and the through hole for the coaxial cable Drill or punch the holes 2 The antenna installation must provide adequate support for the antenna considering a maximum drag load of 5 lbs for the GA 56 antennas at subsonic speed Install a doubler plate to reinforce thin skinned aircraft Observe guidelines for acceptable installation practices as outlined in AC 43 13 2A 3 Seal the antenna...

Page 20: ...rness Table 3 1 lists contact part numbers for reference and crimp tools Table 3 1 Contact Part Numbers and Recommended Crimp Tools Notes regarding the table 1 Insert Extract tools from ITT Cannon are all plastic others are plastic with metal tip 2 Non Garmin part numbers shown are not maintained by Garmin and consequently are subject to change without notice 3 Alternate contacts for 18 AWG wire A...

Page 21: ... installing the rack into the instrument panel The rack is designed to facilitate removal of the GPS 155XL GNC 300XL for portable use Deformation of the rack may make it difficult to install and remove the GPS 155XL GNC 300XL 2 Install the rack in the aircraft panel using four 6 32 countersunk screws and four self locking nuts or other FAA approved methods as per Advisory Circular 43 13 1A The scr...

Page 22: ... at the bottom of the unit face Rotate the hex tool clockwise while pressing on the left side of the Bezel until the unit is firmly seated in the rack 2 To remove the unit from the rack insert the hex drive tool into the access hole on the unit face and rotate counter clockwise until the mounting screw turns freely and the unit protrudes about 3 8 inch from the panel 3 Be sure not to over tighten ...

Page 23: ...V SUPER FLAG 11 RESERVED 12 ARRIVAL ANNUN 13 APPROACH ACTV ANNUN 14 ROTOR C 15 ARINC 429 OUT B 16 ARINC 429 OUT A 17 RS232 IN 1 18 RS232 IN 2 19 RS232 OUT 2 20 MESSAGE ANNUN 21 AIRCRAFT POWER 14 VDC GNC 300XL 14 28 VDC GPS 155XL 22 GROUND 23 OBI SYNC 24 RS232 OUT 1 25 AIRCRAFT POWER 14 VDC GNC 300XL 14 28 VDC GPS 155XL 26 GROUND 27 RESERVED 28 APPROACH ARM ANNUN 29 CHARGE ENABLE 30 BATTERY POSITIV...

Page 24: ...13 SEQUENCE HOLD LOW 14 ALTITUDE D4 15 ALTITUDE A1 16 ALTITUDE A2 17 ALTITUDE A4 18 ALTITUDE B1 19 ALTITUDE B2 20 ALTITUDE B4 21 ALTITUDE C1 22 ALTITUDE C2 23 ALTITUDE C4 24 ALTITUDE COMMON 25 GROUND 26 REMOTE ENTER Table 3 3 J102 Pin Functions 3 11 COMM ANTENNA INSTALLATION CHECK GNC 300XL Check for insertion loss and VSWR VSWR should be checked with an in line type wattmeter inserted in the coax...

Page 25: ...rst page displayed is the Display Test Page While in TEST MODE test pages can be selected by ensuring the flashing cursor is off and rotating the large knob in either direction To change data on the displayed test page depress the CRSR key The cursor will highlight the standby COMM frequency on the GNC 300XL and the configuration section for the GPS 155XL Press the cursor again to move to configur...

Page 26: ... 2 I O Channel 1 Select the I O CHANNEL 1 Test Page Change the selectable input and output to match that of the installed equipment The available options are Input Setting Description off No units connected to Channel 1 input icarus alt Serial altitude received from Icarus Model 3000 Mode C Serializer shadin alt Serial altitude received from Shadin 9000T Serializer System Non TSO d Shadin 9200T Se...

Page 27: ...29 Channel Test Page Change the selectable output to match that of the installed equipment The available options are Input Setting Description off No units connected to ARINC 429 intput Selected course Any ARINC 429 compatible unit that transmits the Selected Course word label 100 Course heading Any ARINC 429 compatible unit that transmits the Selected Course word label 100 as well as the True hea...

Page 28: ...factor 351 Distance to destination 352 Time to destination Flight Plan Data Label octal Description 074 Flight plan header 075 Active from to waypoints 113 Message checksum 300 Station magnetic variation type class 303 Message length type number 304 Waypoint identifier characters 1 3 305 Waypoint identifier characters 4 6 306 Waypoint latitude 307 Waypoint longitude Identification Data Label octal...

Page 29: ...alibrate the GPS 155XL GNC 300XL to match the input source Verify OBS operation by checking that the bearing displayed on the GPS 155XL GNC 300XL is within 2 of the selected bearing Do this for every multiple of 30 around the OBS 4 3 6 Approach Settings Select the Approach Settings Test Page Move the cursor over the approach switch field to change the installation state The available options are A...

Page 30: ...g range NAV NOTE The strap option affects the interpretation of ARINC 429 input data For ARINC 429 input data the following applies Setting Description Lnav 1 Only data with SDI 0 or SDI 1 is used Lnav 2 Only data with SDI 0 or SDI 2 is used common Only data with SDI 0 is used NOTE SDI 0 is an all call 4 3 8 Remote Battery Settings Remote Battery The two available remote battery settings are none ...

Page 31: ... Description Message Type 1 Differential GPS Corrections Message Type 2 Delta Differential GPS Corrections Message Type 3 Reference Station Parameters Message Type 9 High Rate Differential Corrections Output Setting Description off No units connected to Channel 2 output plotting Serial position velocity navigation and satellite data to NMEA 0183 Version 2 0 compatible mapping device or Garmin PC s...

Page 32: ...Battery Power Wall Adapter The presence of a wall adapter will override the other two sources Battery power will not be shown unless the Remote Battery is selected as instld on the Remote Battery Settings Page The higher voltage of external power or battery power will determine which is shown The next line shows the status of the remote battery as follows Rmt Bat none if Remote Battery is selected...

Page 33: ...sure the CDI is deflected full scale left 5 dots centered Ensure the CDI is centered full right Ensure the CDI is deflected full scale right 5 dots max right Ensure the CDI is deflected maximum scale right 10 dots TO FROM FLAG Setting Description TO Ensure TO flag is visible FROM Ensure FROM flag is visible FLAG Ensure TO and FROM are NOT visible CDI FLAG Setting Description IN VIEW Ensure CDI fla...

Page 34: ...tion OFF Ensure all Approach Annunciators are OFF ACTV Ensure the Approach Active Annunciator is ON Arm is OFF ARM Ensure the Approach Arm Annunciator is ON Active is OFF 4 4 4 External Switch Test Select the External COM Switches Page GNC 300XL For each of the following installed remote switches perform the following 1 Press Remote Enter and verify the Rmt ent field changes from off to on GNC 300...

Page 35: ... Select the OBI Test Page Using the controls on the GPS 155XL GNC 300XL front panel make the selections indicated below and verify the interfaces as appropriate OBI Data Setting Test VALID Ensure that the OBI indicates the proper value INVALID Ensure the OBI is invalid OBI Value Ensure that the OBI displays the value entered when the VALID option is selected NOTE The 3 lines that make up the OBI i...

Page 36: ...If the NAV flag comes into view refer to Section 2 2 5 for options to improve performance 4 6 VHF COMM CHECK GNC 300XL A flight test is recommended after the installation is complete to ensure satisfactory performance To check the communications transceiver maintain an appropriate altitude and contact a ground station facility at a range of at least 50 nautical miles Contact a close ground station...

Page 37: ...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 Garmin GPS 155XL GNC 300XL Applicability Applies to aircraft altered by installation of the Garmin GPS 155XL GNC 300XL Definitions and Abbreviatio...

Page 38: ...o Appendix D 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 Sections 1 and 2 of this manual 12 Special Tools N A 13 This Section is for Commuter Category Aircraft Only A El...

Page 39: ...17 Assistance Flight Standards Inspectors have the resources to respond to questions regarding the ICA 18 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 accompl...

Page 40: ...Page 5 4 GPS 155XL GNC300 XL Installation Manual Revision F 190 00067 22 This page intentionally left blank ...

Page 41: ...NTAL QUALIFICATION FORM GPS 155XL and GNC 300XL Nomenclature GPS 155XL GPS Airborne RNAV System and GNC 300XL GPS Airborne RNAV Comm System Type Model Part No 011 00412 00 GPS 155XL 011 00433 00 GNC 300XL GPS TSO C129a Class A 1 VHF COMM TRANSMITTER TSO JTSO C37d Class 4 2C37e GNC 300XL VHF COMM RECEIVER TSO JTSO C38d Class 4 2C38e GNC 300XL Manufacturer s Specification and or other applicable spe...

Page 42: ...ategories B M and N Table 8 1 Explosion 9 0 Equipment identified as Category X no test required Waterproofness 10 0 Equipment identified as Category S Fluids Susceptibility 11 0 Equipment identified as Category X no test required Sand and Dust 12 0 Equipment identified as Category X no test required Fungus 13 0 Equipment identified as Category X no test required Salt Spray 14 0 Equipment identifie...

Page 43: ...GA 56 GPS AVIATION ANTENNA Nomenclature GA 56 GPS Aviation Antenna Type Model Part No 011 00134 00 Stud Mount 011 00147 00 Flange Mount TSO C129 Class A 1 Manufacturer s Specification and or other applicable specification 004 00015 00 Manufacturer Garmin International Address 1200 E 151st St Olathe Kansas 66062 ...

Page 44: ...uids Susceptibility 11 0 Equipment tested to catagory F with Ethlene Glycol De Icing Fluid Sand and Dust 12 0 Equipment identified as Category X no test required Fungus 13 0 Equipment identified as Category X no test required Salt Spray 14 0 Equipment identified as Category X no test required Magnetic Effect 15 0 Equipment identified as Category X no test required Power Input 16 0 Equipment identi...

Page 45: ...its 33050055 and up use socket contacts on the battery and the pin numbers are different however the individual contact locations are unchanged The following table shows the pin assignments for the two different types of connectors Item Below S N 33050055 S N 33050055 And Up Remote Batt Pins Sockets Mating Plug Sockets Pins Function Contact Number Contact Number Battery 1 5 Battery 2 4 Charge Enab...

Page 46: ...Page B 2 GPS 155XL GNC300 XL Installation Manual Revision F 190 00067 22 This page intentionally left blank ...

Page 47: ...sistent with N8110 69 or Order 8110 4 Aviation Authority approved installers are hereby granted permission to use STC SA00639WI data to modify aircraft C 2 GNC 300XL Consistent with N8110 69 or Order 8110 4 Aviation Authority approved installers are hereby granted permission to use STC SA00640WI data to modify aircraft ...

Page 48: ...Page C 2 GPS 155XL GNC300 XL Installation Manual Revision F 190 00067 22 ...

Page 49: ...GPS 155XL GNC 300XL Installation Manual Page C 3 190 00067 22 Revision F ...

Page 50: ...Page C 4 GPS 155XL GNC300 XL Installation Manual Revision F 190 00067 22 This page intentionally left blank ...

Page 51: ...APPENDIX D OUTLINE AND INSTALLATION DRAWINGS GPS 155XL GNC 300XL Installation Manual Page D 1 Page D 2 Blank 190 00067 22 Revision F Figure D 1 GA 56 Antenna Installation Drawing ...

Page 52: ...APPENDIX D OUTLINE AND INSTALLATION DRAWINGS GPS 155XL GNC 300XL Installation Manual Page D 3 Page D 4 Blank 190 00067 22 Revision F Figure D 2 Aviation Rack Dimensions ...

Page 53: ...APPENDIX D OUTLINE AND INSTALLATION DRAWINGS GPS 155XL GNC 300XL Installation Manual Page D 5 Page D 6 Blank 190 00067 22 Revision F Figure D 3 Aviation Rack Installation ...

Page 54: ... OUTLINE AND INSTALLATION DRAWINGS GPS 155XL GNC 300XL Installation Manual Page D 7 Page D 8 Blank 190 00067 22 Revision F Figure D 4 Interconnect Wiring Diagram Remote Battery and Encoding Altimeter Connections ...

Page 55: ...PENDIX D OUTLINE AND INSTALLATION DRAWINGS GPS 155XL GNC 300XL Installation Manual Page D 9 Page D 10 Blank 190 00067 22 Revision F Figure D 5 Interconnect Wiring Diagram Navigation Indicator Connections ...

Page 56: ...PENDIX D OUTLINE AND INSTALLATION DRAWINGS GPS 155XL GNC 300XL Installation Manual Page D 11 Page D 12 Blank 190 00067 22 Revision F Figure D 6 Interconnect Wiring Diagram Bendix King KI 209A Connections ...

Page 57: ...PPENDIX D OUTLINE AND INSTALLATION DRAWINGS GPS 155XL GNC 300XL Installation Manual Page D 13 Page D 14 Blank 190 00067 22 Revision F Figure D 7 Interconnect Wiring Diagram Switch Annunciator Connections ...

Page 58: ...PPENDIX D OUTLINE AND INSTALLATION DRAWINGS GPS 155XL GNC 300XL Installation Manual Page D 15 Page D 16 Blank 190 00067 22 Revision F Figure D 8 Interconnect Wiring Diagram Optional Accessory Connections ...

Page 59: ...APPENDIX D OUTLINE AND INSTALLATION DRAWINGS GPS 155XL GNC 300XL Installation Manual Page D 17 Page D 18 Blank 190 00067 22 Revision F Figure D 9 Interconnect Wiring Diagram Audio Connections ...

Search results

Summary of Contents for GNC 300XL

Reviews:

Related manuals for GNC 300XL

Brands by name

Popular brands

Garmin GNC 300XL, Installation Manual

Search results

Summary of Contents for GNC 300XL

Reviews:

Related manuals for GNC 300XL

Brands by name

Popular brands