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G3X
Installation Manual
190-01115-01 August, 2009 Revision A
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WARNING This product, its packaging, and its components contain chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or reproductive harm. This Notice is being provided in accordance with California's Proposition 65. If you have any questions or would like additional information, please refer to our web site at www.garmin.com/prop65. NOTE The Garmin G3X system includes products like the GDU 37X and the GSU 73 that are not TSO-certified products and have rece
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TABLE OF CONTENTS PARAGRAPH PAGE 1 G3X Installation Overview ..............................................................................................................1-1 1.1 Unpacking Unit................................................................................................................................1-1 1.2 Introduction......................................................................................................................................1-1 1.3 System
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PARAGRAPH PAGE 5 GTP 59.............................................................................................................................................5-1 5.1 Equipment Description.....................................................................................................................5-1 5.2 Installation Requirements.................................................................................................................5-1 5.3 TSO/ETSO Compliance.........
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PARAGRAPH PAGE APPENDIX A: G3X Pinouts ...................................................................................................................A-1 A.1 GDU 37X........................................................................................................................................A-1 A.2 GMU 44..........................................................................................................................................A-5 A.3 GSU 73....................
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LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS FIGURE PAGE 1-1 G3X Interconnect Example..............................................................................................................1-2 1-2 Coaxial Cable Installation ................................................................................................................1-7 2-1 GDU 37X Unit View .......................................................................................................................2-1 2-2 GDU 37X Mountin
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FIGURE PAGE 6-26 Example Bracket Antenna Mounting Under Glareshield...............................................................6-24 6-27 Example Non-structural Antenna Mounting Under Glareshield....................................................6-25 6-28 Example Teardrop Antenna Installation in Airframe Under Fabric Skin ......................................6-26 6-29 Example ARINC 743 Footprint in Airframe Under Fabric Skin ...................................................6-26 6-
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FIGURE PAGE B-17 Insulation/Contact Clearance....................................................................................................... B-23 B-18 Daisy Chain Shield Termination ................................................................................................. B-24 B-19 Quick Term Shield Termination.................................................................................................. B-25 B-20 Daisy Chain, Quick-Term Shield Termination..............
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LIST OF TABLES TABLE PAGE 1-1 G3X LRU Part Numbers..................................................................................................................1-3 1-2 Contents of GDU 37X Assembly (010-00667-XX).........................................................................1-3 1-3 G3X LRU Power Requirements.......................................................................................................1-3 1-4 G3X LRU Physical Specifications.........................
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TABLE PAGE 6-4 XM Satellite Radio Antenna Minimum Requirements ....................................................................6-2 6-5 Teardrop Footprint Antenna Doubler Design and Installation.........................................................6-7 6-6 ARINC 743 Footprint Antenna Doubler Design and Installation..................................................6-14 6-7 Minimum Distance Required Between Tube Structure and Antenna ............................................6-28
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Limited Warranty for Garmin GMU 44 and GTP 59 Products The Garmin products GMU 44 and GTP 59 are warranted to be free from defects in materials or workmanship for two years from the date of purchase. Within this period, Garmin will at its sole option, repair or replace any components that fail in normal use. Such repairs or replacement will be made at no charge to the customer for parts or labor, provided that the customer shall be responsible for any transportation cost. This warranty
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Limited Warranty for GSU 73 and GDU 37X Products The Garmin products GSU 73 and GDU 37X are warranted to be free from defects in materials or workmanship for one year from the date of purchase. Within this period, Garmin will at its sole option, repair or replace any components that fail in normal use. Such repairs or replacement will be made at no charge to the customer for parts or labor, provided that the customer shall be responsible for any transportation cost. This warranty does
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GSU 73 HARDWARE MOD LEVEL HISTORY The following table identifies hardware modification (Mod) Levels for the GSU 73 LRU. Mod Levels are listed with the associated service bulletin number, service bulletin date, and the purpose of the modification. The table is current at the time of publication of this manual (see date on front cover) and is subject to change without notice. MOD SERVICE SERVICE PURPOSE OF MODIFICATION LEVEL BULLETIN BULLETIN NUMBER DATE 1 N/A N/A Improved HSCM a
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1 G3X Installation Overview 1.1 Unpacking Unit Carefully unpack the equipment and make a visual inspection of the unit for evidence of damage incurred during shipment. If any component of the G3X system is damaged, notify the carrier and file a claim. To justify a claim, save the original shipping container and all packing materials. Do not return the unit to Garmin until the carrier has authorized the claim. Retain the original shipping containers for storage. If the original contai
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A429 (GPS) A429 (NAV) Static A429 (GPS) Pitot A429 (NAV) 1.3 System Overview The G3X is an advanced technology avionics suite designed to integrate pilot/aircraft interaction into one central system. The system combines primary flight instrumentation, aircraft systems instrumentation, and navigational information, all displayed on one, two, or three color screens. The G3X system is composed of several sub-units or Line Replaceable Units (LRUs). LRUs have a modular design and can be ins
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1.4 General G3X LRU Specifications 1.4.1 Garmin LRU Part Numbers Table 1-1. G3X LRU Part Numbers LRU Unit Only Part Number Assembly Part Number GDU 370 Americas DB 011-01747-15 010-00667-15 GDU 370 Atlantic DB 011-01747-20 010-00667-20 GDU 370 Pacific DB 011-01747-35 010-00667-35 GDU 375 Americas DB 011-01747-30 010-00667-25 GMU 44 011-00870-10 010-00296-10* GSU 73 011-01817-00 010-00691-00* GTP 59 011-00978-00* NA *Included in G3X LRU Kit (K10-00016-00) Table 1-2. Contents o
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1.4.3 Physical Specifications All width, height, and depth measurements are taken with unit rack (if applicable) and connectors. Table 1-4. G3X LRU Physical Specifications Depth Unit Weight (GMU 44 w/Nutplate LRU Width Height Diameter, Unit Weight & Connector including Weight flange*) 6.04 inches 7.83 inches 3.41 inches 1.6 lbs 1.8 lbs GDU 370 (153.4 mm) (198.8 mm) (86.7 mm) (0.713 kg) (0.803 kg) 6.04 inches 7.83 inches 3.41 inches 1.7 lbs 1.9 lbs GDU 375 (153.4 mm) (198.8
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1.5 Installation Requirements One GDU 37X assembly (listed in Table 1-1) is required, dependent upon customer’s desired database region. Each GDU 37X (010-00667-XX) comes with all equipment needed for installation. 1.5.1 Required Accessories The following kits are required for the installation of the G3X. Table 1-5. Contents of G3X Installation Kit (K10-00017-00) Item Garmin P/N Quantity GMU 44, Connector Kit 011-00871-00 1 Config Module w/EEPROM, Jackscrew 011-00979-20 1 Config M
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1.7.1 Wiring Harness Installation Allow adequate space for installation of cables and connectors. Ensure that routing of the wiring does not come in contact with sources of heat, RF or EMI interference. Analog Input wires routed too close to spark plugs, plug wires, or magnetos may result in erratic readings. The installer shall supply and fabricate all of the cables. Required connectors, etc. are provided with the G3X Installation Kit (K10-00017-00). Electrical connections are mad
