97-40 Garmin GDL 69A XM Receiver Installation
Refer to R66 Illustrated Parts Catalog (IPC) Figure 97-23.
NOTE
Refer to Garmin GDL 69A XM Receiver Instructions for Continued
Airworthiness.
A. Description
The GDL 69A XM Satellite Radio receives broadcast weather data and audio entertainment.
The GDL 69A has no control panel face; weather data and audio controls are displayed on
the G500H EFIS MFD or by a GTN 600/700-series GPS navigator. The GDL 69A interfaces
with the audio panel to distribute the audio signal.
A subscription to XM Satellite Radio service enables GDL 69A capability.
B. Schematic
Refer to MM Figure 98-15 for Garmin GDL 69A XM Receiver Installation electrical schematic.
C. Removal
1. Turn battery & avionics switches off and pull out XM (2 amp) circuit breaker at panel.
2. Remove hardware securing F640 face assembly to avionics panel and remove face.
3. Loosen screw and swing handle across GDL 69A receiver to unlock. Carefully unplug/
remove receiver from tray.
D. Installation
1. Turn battery & avionics switches off and pull out XM (5 amp) circuit breaker at panel.
2. Carefully plug-in/install GDL 69A receiver in appropriate location in avionics tray.
3. Swing handle across receiver to lock and tighten screw. Verify equipment security.
4. Install hardware securing F640 face assembly to avionics panel.
5. Push in XM (2 amp) circuit breaker at panel. Turn battery & avionics switches on.
6. Perform appropriate functional checks per Garmin GDL 69A XM Receiver Instructions
for Continued Airworthiness. Turn battery & avionics switches off.
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