Garmin GIA 63 Installation Manual

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190-00303-05 GIA 63 Installation ManualRev. Y Page 1-11 GENERAL DESCRIPTION1.1 IntroductionThis manual is intended to provide mechanical and electrical information for use in the planning anddesign of an installation of the GIA 63(X) into an aircraft. This manual is not a substitute for an approvedairframe-specific maintenance manual, installation design drawing, or complete installation data package.Attempting to install equipment by reference to this manual alone and without first planning or designingan installation specific to your aircraft may compromise your safety and is not recommended. The contentof this manual assumes use by competent and qualified avionics engineering personnel and/or avionicsinstallation specialists using standard aviation maintenance practices in accordance with Title 14 of theCode of Federal Regulations and other relevant accepted practices. This manual is not intended for use byindividuals who do not possess the competencies and abilities set forth above.NOTEGarmin recommends installation of the GIA 63(X) by a Garmin-authorized installer. Tothe extent allowable by law, Garmin will not be liable for damages resulting fromimproper or negligent installation of the GIA 63(X). For questions, please contact GarminAviation Product Support at 1-888-606-5482.1.2 Equipment DescriptionThe GIA 63(X) is a microprocessor-based input/output Line Replaceable Unit (LRU) used in a GarminIntegrated Flight Deck. The GIA 63(X) communicates with the GDU via Ethernet high-speed data bus(HSDB), and with other LRUs using RS-232, RS-485/422, and ARINC 429. All configuration is donethrough the GDU. The GIA 63(X) contains the following sub-assemblies:• A main processor that interfaces with all LRUs in the G1000 sub-system and performs calculationsfor the GFC 700 autopilot (if equipped).• A twelve channel parallel GPS receiver that simultaneously tracks and uses up to 12 satellites. TheGIA 63W and GIA 63H include a 15 channel WAAS certified GPS receiver.• A VHF COM transceiver that provides tuning from 118.00 to 136.992 MHz in 25 kHz or 8.33 kHzspacing for 760 or 2280 channel configuration respectively.• A VOR/ILS localizer receiver that provides tuning from 108.00 to 117.95 MHz in 50 kHzincrements.• An ILS glideslope receiver that provides tuning from 328.6 to 335.4 MHz as paired with thefrequency tuned on the VOR/ILS localizer receiver.CAUTIONThe operation of unapproved cellular telephones or other unapproved cellular devices aboardaircraft while airborne is prohibited by FCC rules. Due to the potential for interference withonboard systems, the operation of unapproved cellular communication devices while onboard anaircraft that is on the ground is subject to FAA regulations 14 CFR 91.21.FCC regulation 47 CFR 22.925 prohibits airborne operation of unapproved cellular telephonesinstalled in or carried aboard aircraft. Unapproved cellular telephones must not be operatedaboard any aircraft while the aircraft is off the ground. When any aircraft leaves the ground, allunapproved cellular telephones on board that aircraft must be turned off.Unapproved cellular telephones that are on, even in a monitoring state, can disrupt GPSperformance.