Garmin GDL 88 Installation Manual

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GDL 88 TSO Installation Manual Page 1-1190-01122-00 Rev. A1 GENERAL DESCRIPTION1.1 IntroductionThis manual is applicable for GDL 88 units with software version 2.00 or later. This manual describes thephysical, mechanical, and electrical characteristics, as well as instructions and other conditions andlimitations for installation and approval of the GDL units. Refer to Section 2, Limitations, for additionalinformation and other considerations.NOTEExcept where specifically notes, references made to GDL 88 will equally apply toGDL 88 with GPS/SBAS, GDL 88D, and GDL 88D with GPS/SBAS units.Table 1-1. GDL 88 UnitsModel Part NumberGDL 88 010-00859-00GDL 88 with GPS/SBAS 010-00860-00GDL 88D 010-00861-00GDL 88D with GPS/SBAS 010-00862-001.2 Equipment DescriptionThe GDL 88 is a remote-mounted product that contains a 978 MHz Universal Transceiver (UAT) and a1090 MHz receiver. The GDL 88 will transmit ownship ADS-B data via the UAT data link. It will receivedata from other UAT and 1090ES equipped aircraft, as well as Flight Information Service Broadcast(FIS-B) weather. The received data may be output to an appropriate display.The GDL 88 Series consist of four variations:GDL 88GDL 88, with an internal GPS/SBAS receiverGDL 88D with dual antenna diversityGDL 88D, with dual antenna diversity and an internal GPS/SBAS receiver