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ENSTROM F-28F/280F SERIES MAINTENANCE MANUAL SUPPLEMENT 1
Rev.
2
4-1
Dec
8/08
CHAPTER 4
GDL 69/69A XM SATELLITE WEATHER/RADIO
SECTION 1
SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
1-1. System
Description
A. The GDL 69/69A unit is a remote datalink receiver that delivers XM WX
Satellite Weather™ to a Garmin navigation system such as the GNS 430W/530W.
B. Two configurations of the GDL 69/69A installation are available. They are part
numbers 28-22082-5 and 28-22082-7. Part number 28-22082-5 provides continuous XM
Weather coverage and also XM Satellite Radio for audio entertainment. Part number 28-
22082-7 provides XM Weather only.
C. The GDL 69A interfaces with the cockpit audio panel control to provide XM
Satellite Radio audio entertainment through the aircraft’s audio system.
D. Power to the GDL 69/69A unit is provided via the
XM DL
circuit breaker (CB42)
(5 Amp) located on the left side of the lower panel.
E. Refer to the 280FX Rotorcraft Flight Manual Supplement and the current
vendor operating manuals/instructions for operation of the GDL 69/69A.
1-2. Vendor
Publications
A. The GDL 69/69A is to be operated and maintained I/A/W the current vendor’s
instructions to ensure the continued airworthiness of the aircraft. The applicable vendor
manuals are listed in Table 4-1.
Table 4-1. Vendor Manuals
Component Publication
Vendor
GDL 69/69A
400W/500W Series Pilot’s
Guide Addendum for
Optional Displays
GDL 69/69A Installation
Manual
Garmin International
1200 E. 151
st
Street
Olathe, KS 66062
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