Garmin GPS GNS 530 Installation Manual

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500 SERIES INSTALLATION MANUAL Page 3-3P/N 190-00181-02 Rev G3.2 DATA BASE OPTIONSITEM GARMIN P/NDATA CARD, WORLD WIDE 010-10201-00DATA CARD, AMERICAS 010-10201-01DATA CARD, INTERNATIONAL 010-10201-023.3 MISCELLANEOUS OPTIONSITEM GARMIN P/NCONNECTOR, BNC, MALE, CLAMP 330-00087-00LOW-LOSS AVIATION ANTENNAEXTENSION CABLE WITH RIGHTANGLE BNC CONNECTOR, 15 FT.320-00003-00LOW-LOSS AVIATION ANTENNAEXTENSION CABLE WITH RIGHTANGLE BNC CONNECTOR, 30 FT.320-00003-02GPS 1.57542 GHz NOTCH FILTER 330-00067-003.4 INSTALLATION ACCESSORIES REQUIRED BUT NOT PROVIDEDThe following installation accessories are required but not provided:COM Antenna: (GNS 530 Only) Shall meet TSO C37() and C38(). Broad band,50 Ω, vertically polarized with coaxial cableVOR/LOC Antenna: (GNS 530 Only) Shall meet TSO C40() and C36(). Broad band, 50 Ω,horizontally polarized with coaxial cableGlideslope Antenna: (GNS 530 Only) Shall meet TSO C34(). Broad band, 50 Ω, horizontally polarizedwith coaxial cable or low-loss splitter used with the VOR/LOC antennaHeadphones: (GNS 530 Only) 500 Ω nominal impedanceMicrophone: (GNS 530 Only) Low impedance, carbon or dynamic, with transistorized pre-amp3.5 ANTENNA INSTALLATIONFor the COM, VOR/LOC, and Glideslope antennas, follow the manufacturers’ instructions.The remainder of this section applies to the GPS antenna. The GA 56 antenna outline and footprintdimensions are shown in Figure 3-2, page 3-7.1. Using the backing plate as a template, mark the location of the mounting holes and the throughhole for coaxial cable. Drill or punch the holes.2. The antenna installation must provide adequate support for the antenna considering a maximumdrag load of 5 lbs. For the GA 56 antennas (at subsonic speed). Install a doubler plate toreinforce thin-skinned aircraft. Observe guidelines for acceptable installation practices asoutlined in AC 43.13-2A.3. Seal the antenna and gasket to the fuselage using a good quality electrical grade sealant. Usecaution to insure that the antenna connector is not contaminated with sealant. Insure that themounting screws are fully tightened and that the antenna base is well seated against the gasket.CAUTIONDo not use construction grade RTV sealant or sealants containing acetic acid. These sealants may damagethe electrical connections to the antenna. Use of these type sealants may void the antenna warranty.