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    Av. Kit Install. Manual 190-00067-02 Rev. J Page 1 GNC 300 INSTALLATION MANUAL GARMIN INTERNATIONAL, INC. PART NUMBER: 190-00067-02 1200 E. 151st STREET REVISION J, 30 MARCH 1998 OLATHE, KANSAS 66062-3426[...]

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    Av. Kit Install. Manual 190-00067-02 Rev. J Page 2 © Copyright 1995-1998 Garmin Corporation All Rights Reserved This publication is the proprietary property of Garmin International Inc. It may not be reproduced or transmitted in any form whether printed or electronic, without the expressed written consent of Garmin International. Garmin Internatio[...]

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    Av. Kit Install. Manual 190-00067-02 Rev. J Page 3 TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION 1 GENERAL DESCRIPTION 1.1 INTRODUCTION 1.2 TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS 1.2.1 PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS 1.2.2 OPERATIONAL CHARACTERISTICS 1.2.3 INTERFACES 1.3 LICENCE REQUIREMENTS SECTION 2 INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS 2.1 ANTENNA CONSIDERATIONS 2.1.1 GPS ANTENNA LOCATION 2.1.2[...]

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    Av. Kit Install. Manual 190-00067-02 Rev. J Page 4 LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS FIGURE 1-1 PINOUT DEFINITION, 37 PIN DSUB 1-2 PINOUT DEFINITION, 26 PIN HD-DSUB 1-3 INTERCONNECT SCHEMATIC 1-4 INTERCONNECT SCHEMATIC NOTES 2-1 GPS ANTENNA INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS 2-2 GNC 300 INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS 2-3 SWITCH/ANNUNCIATOR LAYOUT 3-1 STUD MOUNT GA 56 IN[...]

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    Av. Kit Install. Manual 190-00067-02 Rev. J Page 5 SECTION 1 GENERAL DESCRIPTION 1.1 INTRODUCTION This manual describes the physical, mechanical, and electrical characteristics and the installation requirements for the GNC 300 Aviation Kit. After installation of the GNC 300 system, FAA Form 337 must be completed by an appropriately certificated age[...]

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    Av. Kit Install. Manual 190-00067-02 Rev. J Page 6 of the rack. Figure 1-2 defines the function of each pin in the 26 pin HD-DSUB connector (J102) located above the 37 pin connector at the back of the rack. Figures 1-3 and 1-4 defines the interconnects between the rack and other instruments. The following interfaces are provided. 1.2.3.1 37 PIN CON[...]

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    Av. Kit Install. Manual 190-00067-02 Rev. J Page 7 NAV Super Flag Output: Output capable of driving positive logic NAV Super (Pin 10) Flag by sourcing up to 500mA for flag out of view (NAV valid). RS422 input: Input capable of receiving serial OBS data from (Pins 11 & 27) Collins Pro Line 2 EFIS DSP unit. GPS approach arm low: Input, when groun[...]

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    Av. Kit Install. Manual 190-00067-02 Rev. J Page 8 Sequence Hold Low: Input, when grounded, activates HOLD mode. See (Pin 13) the GNC 300 Pilot's Guide (GPN 190-00067-00) for more information. 1.2.3.3 COMM Antenna Connector (J4) Capable of providing 5 watts, minimum, at 13.8V. Sensitivity of 6 dB SNR, minimum, at 2 uV hard. The COMM antenna sh[...]

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    Av. Kit Install. Manual 190-00067-02 Rev. J Page 9 The antenna should be located at least 3 feet from transmitting antennas such as VHF Comm, HF transmitter, DME, Transponder, and Radar. 2.1.2 COMM ANTENNA LOCATION The COMM antenna should be well removed from all projections, engines and propellers. The ground plane surface directly below the anten[...]

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    Av. Kit Install. Manual 190-00067-02 Rev. J Page 10 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. This filter (GPN 330-00067-00) is required for the GNC 300 transmitter). If a COMM is found to be radiating, the following can be do[...]

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    Av. Kit Install. Manual 190-00067-02 Rev. J Page 11 dissipating equipment can produce unacceptably high ambient air temperatures around the unit. A 5/8 inch diameter air fitting is provided on the rear of the mounting rack for the purpose of admitting cooling air under such conditions. 2 . 5 MINIMUM INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS Below is a list of requ[...]

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    Av. Kit Install. Manual 190-00067-02 Rev. J Page 12 2.6 EXTERNAL ALTITUDE INPUT Pressure altitude input from an external source may be derived from a RS-232 compatible serial altitude input or Parallel Gray Code/Gillham Altitude as described in Section 4 of this manual. Gillham Altitude is not required when serial altitude is used. SECTION 3 INSTAL[...]

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    Av. Kit Install. Manual 190-00067-02 Rev. J Page 13 The following installation accessories are required but not provided: COMM ANTENNA: BROAD BAND 50 OHM VERTICALLY POLARIZED WITH COAXIAL CABLE. HEADPHONES: 500 OHM NOMINAL IMPEDANCE MICROPHONE: LOW IMPEDANCE CARBON OR DYNAMIC WITH TRANSISTORIZED PRE-AMP. 3 . 2 ANTENNA INSTALLATION For the COMM ante[...]

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    Av. Kit Install. Manual 190-00067-02 Rev. J Page 14 Non- GARMIN part numbers shown are not maintained by GARMIN and consequently are subject to change without notice. NOTE: Alternate contacts for 18 AWG wire: As an alternate to the Positronic contacts listed (and provided in the install kit), the installer may use contacts made by ITT Cannon as fol[...]

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    Av. Kit Install. Manual 190-00067-02 Rev. J Page 15 3.5 GNC 300 INSTALLATION AND REMOVAL The GNC 300 is installed in the rack by gently sliding it straight in until it rests against the back of the rack. A 3/32 inch hex drive tool is then inserted into the access hole at the bottom of the unit face. Rotate the hex tool clockwise while pressing on t[...]

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    Av. Kit Install. Manual 190-00067-02 Rev. J Page 16 4.2 INSTALLATION CONFIGURATION Note that the below pages are in the order found when rotating the outer knob clock-wise starting at the Display Test Page. See Section 4.1 to get to this page. 4.2.1 DISPLAY ADJUSTMENT This page allows the setting of display parameters that affect the display bright[...]

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    Av. Kit Install. Manual 190-00067-02 Rev. J Page 17 Note: Verify with manufacturer of data input device that unit supports GARMIN interface. Output: Field Description off No units connected to Channel 1 output aviation Serial position, velocity and navigation data to: Argus, Model 3000, Moving Map Argus, Model 5000, Moving Map Argus, Model 7000, Mo[...]

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    Av. Kit Install. Manual 190-00067-02 Rev. J Page 18 Output: Field Description off No units connected to ARINC 429 output Collins PL2 EFS Collins Pro Line 2 EFIS connected (w/ GAMA) King EFS 40/50 King Radio EFIS 40 or 50 connected (w/ GAMA) w/o GAMA labels Any unit that receives standard 429 output Below is a list of labels output by the GNC 300: N[...]

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    Av. Kit Install. Manual 190-00067-02 Rev. J Page 19 Identification data Label (octal) Description 377 Equipment identifier 371* General Aviation equipment identifier *These labels are formatted per the General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) definition. Note that the use of a 429 device w/o GAMA will cause the loss of the above asterisked[...]

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    Av. Kit Install. Manual 190-00067-02 Rev. J Page 20 4.2.8 CONFIGURATION Select the Configuration Test Page. Change the selectable Strap and Fuel selections to match that of the aircraft. The available options are: Strap: Field Description Lnav 1 Number 1 (Pilot) long range NAV Lnav 2 Number 2 (Co-Pilot) long range NAV common Common long range NAV N[...]

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    Av. Kit Install. Manual 190-00067-02 Rev. J Page 21 4.2.10 I/O CHANNEL 2 Note: This page is not found in the Test Pages but is included here to aid installation. For more information see SET pages in the Pilot's Guide (GPN 190-00067-00). Select the I/O CHANNEL 2 Set Page. Change the selectable input and output to match that of the installed eq[...]

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    Av. Kit Install. Manual 190-00067-02 Rev. J Page 22 The first line, below the COMM frequencies, shows the source of external power as shown below: External Power voltage Battery Power Wall Adapter The presence of a Wall Adapter will override the other two sources. Battery Power will not be shown unless on the Remote Battery Settings Page the [...]

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    Av. Kit Install. Manual 190-00067-02 Rev. J Page 23 SUPERFLAG IN VIEW Ensure superflag in view OUT OF VIEW Ensure superflag out of view 4.3.3 ANNUNCIATOR TEST Select the Annunicator Test Page. Using the controls on the GNC 300 front panel make the selections indicated below and verify the interfaces as appropriate: MSG Annunciator OFF Ensure the Me[...]

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    Av. Kit Install. Manual 190-00067-02 Rev. J Page 24 except for RS232 channel 2. This channel is only tested at power on and the results displayed on this page. Therefore the unit must be turned off and the receiver/ transmitter connected or disconnected and then turn the unit on to perform the test. To test the channels: RS232 channel 1: Connect RS[...]

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    Av. Kit Install. Manual 190-00067-02 Rev. J Page 25 4.3.9 VHF COMM INTERFERENCE CHECK a) Go to the Satellite Status Page, verify that 7 to 8 satellites have been acquired b) See that the NAV flag is out of view c) Select 121.15 MHZ on COMM1 d) Transmit for a period of 20 seconds e) Verify that the flag does not come into view f) Repeat steps [...]

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    Av. Kit Install. Manual 190-00067-02 Rev. J Page 26 FIGURE 1-1 PINOUT DEFINITION, 37 PIN DSUB[...]

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    Av. Kit Install. Manual 190-00067-02 Rev. J Page 27 FIGURE 1-2 PINOUT DEFINITION, 26 PIN HD-DSUB[...]

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    Av. Kit Install. Manual 190-00067-02 Rev. J Page 28 FIGURE 1-3A INTERCONNECT SCHEMATIC[...]

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    Av. Kit Install. Manual 190-00067-02 Rev. J Page 29 FIGURE 1-3B INTERCONNECT SCHEMATIC[...]

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    Av. Kit Install. Manual 190-00067-02 Rev. J Page 30 FIGURE 1-3C INTERCONNECT SCHEMATIC[...]

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    Av. Kit Install. Manual 190-00067-02 Rev. J Page 31 FIGURE 1-4 INTERCONNECT SCHEMATIC NOTES[...]

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    Av. Kit Install. Manual 190-00067-02 Rev. J Page 32 Maintain 6"(16 cm) compass safe distance FIG 2-2 GNC 300 INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS FIG 2-1 GPS ANTENNA INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS A ntenna masked by vertical fin, T tail, or dorsal fin A ntenna must be on top of aircraft. OK RTE SQ NRST D ACTV STBY NAV WPT MSG GARMIN GNC 250 CRSR CLR ENT[...]

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    Av. Kit Install. Manual 190-00067-02 Rev. J Page 33 FIGURE 2-3 SWITCH/ANNUNCIATOR LAYOUT[...]

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    Av. Kit Install. Manual 190-00067-02 Rev. J Page 34 FIG 3-1 STUD MOUNT GA 56 ANTENNA INSTALLATION[...]

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    Av. Kit Install. Manual 190-00067-02 Rev. J Page 35 FIGURE 3-2 FLANGE MOUNT GA 56 ANTENNA INSTALLATION[...]

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    Av. Kit Install. Manual 190-00067-02 Rev. J Page 36 FIGURE 3-3 COAX CABLE INSTALLATION[...]

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    Av. Kit Install. Manual 190-00067-02 Rev. J Page 37 FIGURE 3-4 AVIATION RACK DIMENSIONS[...]

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    Av. Kit Install. Manual 190-00067-02 Rev. J Page 38 FIGURE 3-5 AVIATION RACK INSTALLATION[...]

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    APPENDIX A CERTIFICATION DOCUMENTS (19,5210(17$/48$/,),&$7,21)250 120(1&/$785( *1&*36$,5%251(51$9&2006<67(0 7<3(02'(/3$5712  *36762&&/$66$ 9+)&20075$160,77(5762&[...]

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    (19,5210(17$/48$/,),&$7,21)250 120(1&/$785( *$*36$9,$7,21$17(11$ 7<3(02'(/3$5712  762180%(5& &/$66$ 0$18)$&785(5663(&,),&$7,21$1'2527+(5$33/,&$%/(63(&,[...]

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    APPENDIX B CONNECTOR CHANGES STAMPED CONTACT CONNECTOR USAGE Garmi n panel m ount GPS radios h ave prev iously been shipped w ith s tam ped crimp t ype con tacts. All products are n ow being shipped w ith m achined m il-spec contacts w ith color-coded barrels. The follow ing figures can be used to identify which type contact you have: Some contacts[...]

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    REMOTE BATTERY PIN ASSIGNMENTS A change w as m ade to the rem ote battery connect ors startin g w ith serial nu mbers 33050055. Units wi th low er seri al nu mbers hav e pin contact s on th e battery pack. Unit s 33050055 and up u se socket contacts on the battery and the pin num ber assignm ents are different, h owever th e individu al contact loc[...]

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    APPENDIX C STC PERMISSION Consistent with N8110.69 or Order 8110.4, Aviation Authority approved installers are hereby granted permission to use STC# SA00372WI data to modify aircraft. Av. Kit Install. Manual 190-00067-02 Rev. J Page 45[...]

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