Maintenance Manual
190-02472-02
G3X Touch EFIS Part 23 AML STC
Revision 2
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8.3.2 GPS Receiver COM Interference Test
NOTE
GPS Status may also be monitored on the Info page in normal mode. The signal
strength bars are a real-time representation of GPS signal strength which may be
useful for troubleshooting a failed COM interference test.
This test must be conducted outside, as the use of a GPS repeater inside a hangar may result in a failed
test. After the preceding signal acquisition test has been completed successfully, perform the following
steps:
1. Apply power to the aircraft and G3X system and allow systems to initialize and the G3X system
and/or GPS navigator (if installed) to acquire sufficient satellites for a GPS solution.
2. On the MFD (in dual GDU installations) or on the multi-function pane in split format mode (in a
single GDU (PFD) installation); navigate to the info page to view the GPS status.
3. Monitor GPS status on the Main Page. Possible GPS status indications include:
No
Antenna
Autolocate
Lost GPS Fix
2D GPS Fix
3D GPS Fix*
Searching the Sky
Acquiring
No GPS Fix
2D
Differential
3D
Differential*
*Indicates valid GPS position fix for this test
4. Select 121.150 MHz on the COM transceiver.
5. Transmit for a period of 30 seconds while monitoring GPS status.
6. During the transmit period, verify that GPS status does not lose a valid GPS position fix on the
Main Page in configuration mode.
7. Repeat steps 3 through 5 for the following frequencies:
121.175 MHz
121.200 MHz
131.250
MHz
131.275
MHz
131.300
MHz
8. Repeat steps 3 through 6 for other installed COM transceivers if applicable.
9. If an installed COM supports 8.33 MHz channel spacing, repeat steps 3 through 5 while
transmitting for a period of 35 seconds, for the following frequencies:
121.185 MHz
121.190 MHz
130.285 MHz
131.290
MHz
10. Repeat step 8 for other installed COM transceivers supporting 8.33 MHz channel spacing if
applicable.
This COM interference test should be repeated if a second GDU is installed in the aircraft and paired with
GPS antenna.