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Garmin GTR 225 User Manual

Garmin GTR 225
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190-01182-02 March 2015 Revision F
GTR 225/GNC 255
TSO Installation Manual

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Garmin GTR 225 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Input Voltage11-33 VDC
Operating Voltage11-33 VDC
Operating Temperature-20°C to +55°C
Frequency Range118.000 MHz to 136.975 MHz
Channel Spacing25 kHz
Transmit Power10 W
Current Consumption1.5 A (max transmit)

Summary

1 GENERAL DESCRIPTION

1.1 Introduction

Overview of manual scope, intended audience, and installation practices.

1.2 Equipment Description

Details GTR 225/GNC 255 series units and TSO certifications.

1.3 General Specifications

Physical/display specs, operating ranges, environmental testing.

1.4 COM Specifications

Transmitter/receiver specs for COM functions, including frequency and power.

1.5 VOR Specifications

Receiver specs for VOR navigation, including sensitivity, accuracy, and output.

1.6 LOC Specifications

Receiver specs for LOC navigation, including sensitivity, accuracy, and output.

1.7 Glideslope Specifications

Receiver specs for Glideslope navigation, including sensitivity, accuracy, and output.

1.8 Current Draw Specifications

Electrical current draw requirements for GTR/GNC units under various conditions.

1.9 License Requirements

FCC licensing requirements and cautions regarding equipment modifications.

1.10 Certification

TSO authorizations, advisory circular references, and system functions.

1.11 GTR/GNC Database

Information on the frequency database, updates, and reporting discrepancies.

1.12 Aviation Limited Warranty

Details of product warranty, exclusions, and service procedures.

2 LIMITATIONS

2.1 Installation

Minimum performance standards for TSO approval and aircraft installation requirements.

2.2 Aircraft Radio

Aircraft radio station license requirements and safety objectives for VHF COM radio.

3 INSTALLATION OVERVIEW

3.1 Introduction

Guidance on following acceptable avionics installation practices per AC 43.13.

3.2 Antenna Considerations

Guidelines for mounting COM/NAV antennas, including location, spacing, and GPS interference.

3.3 GTR/GNC Mounting Considerations

Recommendations for mounting unit in aircraft panel for optimal pilot access and visibility.

3.4 Cabling and Wiring Considerations

Best practices for wiring installation, including separation, protection, and wire gauge.

3.5 Air Circulation and Cooling

Information on unit's integrated cooling fan and ensuring proper airflow through chassis.

3.6 Compass Safe Distance

Requirements for recalibrating compass if unit is mounted within twelve inches.

4 INSTALLATION PROCEDURES

4.1 Unit and Accessories

Catalog part numbers and standard kit accessories for GTR/GNC units.

4.2 Miscellaneous Options

Information on optional accessories like notch filters and specific connectors.

4.3 Optional Reference Material

List of related manuals and guides for installation and operation.

4.4 Installation Materials Required but not Supplied

List of necessary accessories and materials not included with unit for installation.

4.5 Special Tools Required

Recommended crimp tools and insertion/extraction tools for connector contacts.

4.6 Coaxial Cable Installation

Steps for routing and installing coaxial cables, including connector attachment and trimming.

4.7 Equipment Mounting

Procedures for installing unit's mounting rack and securing the unit into the rack.

4.8 COM Antenna Installation and Connections

Guidelines for installing COM antenna, including mounting location and VSWR checks.

5 CONNECTOR PINOUT INFORMATION

5.1 Pin Function List

Detailed list of pin functions for J2001 COM board and J2002 NAV board connectors.

5.2 Power, Lighting, And Antennas

Details on power input, lighting bus connections, and antenna interfaces for COM/NAV units.

6 POST INSTALLATION CONFIGURATION AND CHECKOUT PROCEDURES

6.1 System Configuration Overview

Overview of checkout and configuration steps for the GTR/GNC installation.

6.2 Mounting, Wiring, and Power Checks

Procedures for verifying mounting, wiring harness, and power connections before unit installation.

6.3 Connector Engagement Check

Steps to ensure proper unit connector engagement in rack and secure retention mechanism.

6.4 Configuration Mode Operations

How to access and navigate configuration modes for system setup (SYS, NAV, COM, AUD).

6.5 Ground Checks (Configuration Mode)

Procedures for ground checks of system interfaces like resolvers and flags in config mode.

6.6 Ground Checks (Normal Mode)

Procedures for ground checks of interfaces (discrete inputs, VHF COM/NAV) in normal mode.

6.7 Flight Checks

Recommended flight checks for satisfactory performance of COM, VOR, and ILS functions.

6.8 Software Loading

Instructions for loading software updates and databases onto GTR/GNC via USB drive.

7 CONTINUED AIRWORTHINESS

APPENDIX A ENVIRONMENTAL QUALIFICATION FORM

APPENDIX B GTR/GNC DATA FORMAT

B.1 RS-232 Aviation Format

Details on RS-232 interface and general aviation output data formats (Type 1/Type 2 sentences).

B.2 RS-232 NMEA Data Format

Details on RS-232 NMEA data format, including interface, message structure, and output rates.

APPENDIX C MECHANICAL DRAWINGS

C.1 Drawing List

List of mechanical drawings for unit dimensions, mounting rack, and panel cutout details.

APPENDIX D INTERCONNECT DIAGRAMS

D.1 Drawing List

List of interconnect diagrams illustrating system interfaces and wiring connections.

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