Garmin GDL 69/69A Installation Manual

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Installation ProcedureGDL 69/69A Installation Manual Page 2-1190-00355-02 Revision E2 INSTALLATION2.1 IntroductionThis section provides hardware equipment information for installing the GDL 69/69A, cabling for theXM antenna (GA 55, GA 55A, or GA 57), and related hardware. Installation of the GDL 69/69A shouldfollow the aircraft TC or STC requirements. For interconnects with the GDU 104x, MX20 MFD or400/500 series refer to Appendix D of this manual. For installation information on the GDU 104x, MX20MFD or 400/500 series, refer to their installation manuals.Installation of the XM antennas is covered under separate Garmin GA Antenna AML STC.2.2 Pre-Installation InformationAlways follow acceptable avionics installation practices per FAA Advisory Circulars (AC) 43.13-1B,43.13-2A, or later FAA approved revisions of these documents.Follow the installation procedure in this manual as it is presented for a successful installation. Read theentire manual before beginning the procedure. Prior to installation, consider the structural integrity of theGDL 69/69A installation as defined in AC 43.13-2A, Chapter 1 and evaluate the necessity for audiosuppression inputs in accordance with the GDL 69A Audio Limitations in Section 6. Perform the postinstallation checkout before closing the work area in case problems occur.Complete an electrical load analysis in accordance with AC 43.13-1B, Chapter 11, on the aircraft prior tostarting modification to ensure aircraft has the ability to carry the GDL 69/69A load. Refer to Section 2.8for the power consumption of each GDL 69/69A mode of operation. Document the results of theelectrical load analysis on FAA Form 337.2.3 Installation Materials2.3.1 Configurations AvailableEach of the GDL 69 and 69A can be ordered in different kits, each of which may contain componentslisted in the following table.Table 2-1. Kit ContentsDescription Part NumberGDL 69 XM Weather Data Receiver 011-00986-00GDL 69A XM Weather/Audio Data Receiver 011-00987-00Back Plate Assembly 011-00796-35Remote Mount Rack GDL 69 115-00658-00Connector Kit Assembly 011-00997-00Configuration Module Assembly 011-00979-00GA 55 XM Antenna 011-01033-00GA 55A XM Antenna 011-01153-00ORGA 57 XM Antenna 011-01032-00Rack Nut Plate, 2 POS 011-00915-00Modular Rack 115-00411-00