Garmin GTX 23 ES Installation Manual

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GTX 23 Installation Manual Page 2-1190-00906-01 Revision A2 INSTALLATION OVERVIEW2.1 IntroductionThis section provides hardware equipment information for installing the GTX 23 Mode S transponder,related hardware, and optional accessories. Installation of the GTX 23 should follow the data detailed inthis manual. Cabling is fabricated by the installing agency to fit each particular aircraft. The guidance ofFAA advisory circulars AC 43.13-1B and AC 43.13-2B, where applicable, may be found useful for makingretro-fit installations that comply with FAA regulations.Refer to Appendix D for rack drawings and dimensions.2.2 Installation MaterialsThe GTX 23 is available as a single unit under the following part numbers:2.2.1 Equipment AvailableEach of the following accessories is provided separately for the GTX 23 unit. The rack and the remainderof the accessories are required for installation.*Note: A transponder antenna approved to TSO C66( ) or C74( ) that has been installed to meet therequirements of this manual may be used with the GTX 23.2.2.2 Additional Equipment RequiredThe following installation accessories are required but not provided:• Cables – The installer will supply all system cables including circuit breakers. Cable requirementsand fabrication is detailed in Section 3 of this manual.• Hardware – #6-32 x 100° Flathead SS Screw [(MS24693, AN507R or other approved fastener)(4 ea.)] for horizontal mounting of the remote stand-alone rack.• Hardware – #8-32 Panhead Machine Screw [(MS35206, AN526 or other approved fastener) (4 ea.)]for vertical mounting of the remote stand-alone rack.2.3 Installation Considerations2.3.1 Preservation of Previous SystemsIt is the installer’s responsibility to preserve the essential characteristic of the aircraft being modified withthis equipment to be in accordance with the aircraft manufacturer’s original design. This includes thepreservation of multiple power buses, which reduces the probability of interrupting power to essentialinstruments and avionics.Item Catalog Part NumberGTX 23 w/ES, Unit Only, (011-02803-02) 010-01014-02GTX 23 w/ES and Install Kit, (011-02803-02) 010-01014-03Item Garmin Catalog Part NumberGTX 23 Stand-Alone Install Rack 115-00629-00Connector Kit, GTX 23 011-01012-01Back-plate Assembly, GTX 23 011-00582-00Garmin Transponder Antenna kit* 010-10160-00