Garmin G3x touch User manual

190-01115-01 October, 2010 Revision E

G3X

Installation Manual

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RECORD OF REVISIONS

Revision Revision

Date Description

A 08/26/09 Initial Release

B 01/05/10 Added Appdx C and made various changes/corrections

C 02/25/10 Added Section 8 and Appendices G, H, and I

D 04/07/10 Updated Section 7 and Appendices E, G, H, & I

E 10/11/10 Added GSU 73 Datalogging info, various updates

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CURRENT REVISION DESCRIPTION

Revision Page

Number(s)

Section

Number Description of Change

1-1 1.2 Added Appendix J

1-3 1.3.2 Added configuration module section

2-2 2.2.3 Added multiple GDU installation information

4-1 4.1 Made correction to item 6

4-7 4.7 Added aircraft leveling information

6-1 6 Added info regarding multiple GDU installations

7-2 7.2.1 Added Update SW screenshot

7-3 7.2.2 Updated SW update required message

7-7 7.4.3 Added Aircraft ID info

7-11–7-12 7.4.6 Added lighting bus and display configuration info

7-15–7-18 7.4.8 Updated comm. configuration page information

7-18 7.4.9 Added external GPS navigator info

7-19 7.4.10 Added log configuration page information

7-20 7.5 Added note regarding database update

7-21 7.5.2 Added ChartView info

7-23 7.7 Added Splashscreen section

7-24 7.8 Added Checklist Editor info

8-1, 8-2 8.1 Updated Table 8-1

8-4 8.2.2 Added Jabiru sensor information

8-9–8-13 8.2.4-

8.2.6.1 Updated Jabiru and UMA sensor information

8-21–8-30 8.3.1–8.3.2 Updated sections per new SW

9-4 9.3 Added magnetic calibration information

9-8–9-10 9.3.2 Added normal flight attitude information

9-11 9.3.3 Added note regarding interference test

9-20 9.3.5 Added note regarding engine runup vibe test

10-4 10.4 Added step for single wire temp input

10-8 10.6 Added calibration procedure information

10-9–10-11 10.7 Added GSU 73 Data Logging section

A-3 A.1.3 Added reversionary mode wiring information

A-10 A.3.3.2 Added multiple sensor note and power supply table

A-13 A.3.6.2 Added discrete output info

D-1–I-2 Appdx D–I Updated drawings, changed to 8.5” x 11” format

J-1, J-2 Appdx J Added Appendix J

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WARNING

This product, its packaging, and its components contain chemicals known to the State of

California to cause cancer, birth defects, or reproductive harm. This Notice is being

provided in accordance with California's Proposition 65. If you have any questions or

would like additional information, please refer to our web site at

www.garmin.com/prop65.

NOTE

The Garmin G3X system includes products like the GDU 37X and the GSU 73 that are

not TSO-certified products and have received no FAA approval or endorsement.

Consequently the G3X system is not type-certificated and is not suitable for installation

in type-certificated aircraft.

NOTE

Unless otherwise noted all installation guidance, requirements, and instructions apply to

one-display, two-display, and three-display G3X systems.

NOTE

References to the GDU 37X throughout this manual apply equally to the GDU 370 and

GDU 375 except where specifically noted.

DOCUMENT PAGINATION

Section Page Range

Table of Contents i – xiv

Section 1 1-1 – 1-10

Section 2 2-1 – 2-6

Section 3 3-1 – 3-6

Section 4 4-1 – 4-8

Section 5 5-1 – 5-4

Section 6 6-1 – 6-30

Section 7 7-1 – 7-24

Section 8 8-1 – 8-36

Section 9 9-1 – 9-30

Section 10 10-1 – 10-12

Section 11 11-1 – 11-2

Appendix A A-1 – A-16

Appendix B B-1 – B-16

Appendix C C-1 – C-18

Appendix D D-1 – D-12

Appendix E E-1 – E-4

Appendix F F-1 – F-6

Appendix G G-1 – G-4

Appendix H H-1 – H-4

Appendix I I-1 – I-4

Appendix J J-1 – J-4

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

PARAGRAPH PAGE

1 Installation Overview.......................................................................................................................1-1

1.1 Unpacking Unit................................................................................................................................1-1

1.2 Introduction......................................................................................................................................1-1

1.3 System Overview.............................................................................................................................1-2

1.4 General LRU Specifications ............................................................................................................1-5

1.5 Installation Requirements.................................................................................................................1-7

1.6 Mounting..........................................................................................................................................1-7

1.7 Wiring/Cabling Considerations........................................................................................................1-7

2 GDU 37X.........................................................................................................................................2-1

2.1 Equipment Description.....................................................................................................................2-1

2.2 Electrical Specifications...................................................................................................................2-2

2.3 Environmental Specifications ..........................................................................................................2-3

2.4 Installation Requirements.................................................................................................................2-3

2.5 Installation Considerations...............................................................................................................2-4

2.6 Mounting Requirements...................................................................................................................2-5

2.7 Unit Installation................................................................................................................................2-5

2.8 Maintenance.....................................................................................................................................2-5

2.9 Panel Cutout Template.....................................................................................................................2-6

3 GMU 44 ...........................................................................................................................................3-1

3.1 Equipment Description.....................................................................................................................3-1

3.2 Electrical Specifications...................................................................................................................3-1

3.3 Environmental Specifications ..........................................................................................................3-2

3.4 GMU 44 TSO/ETSO Compliance....................................................................................................3-2

3.5 Installation Requirements.................................................................................................................3-3

3.6 Installation Considerations...............................................................................................................3-3

3.7 GSU 73/GMU 44 Interconnect Harness Fabrication Instructions....................................................3-5

3.8 Mounting Instructions......................................................................................................................3-6

3.9 Maintenance.....................................................................................................................................3-6

4 GSU 73.............................................................................................................................................4-1

4.1 Equipment Description.....................................................................................................................4-1

4.2 Electrical Specifications...................................................................................................................4-2

4.3 Environmental Specifications ..........................................................................................................4-3

4.4 Installation Requirements.................................................................................................................4-3

4.5 Installation Considerations...............................................................................................................4-4

4.6 Mounting Requirements...................................................................................................................4-6

4.7 Unit Installation................................................................................................................................4-7

4.8 Maintenance.....................................................................................................................................4-8

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5 GTP 59.............................................................................................................................................5-1

5.1 Equipment Description.....................................................................................................................5-1

5.2 Installation Requirements.................................................................................................................5-1

5.3 TSO/ETSO Compliance...................................................................................................................5-2

5.4 Installation Considerations...............................................................................................................5-3

5.5 Unit Installation................................................................................................................................5-4

5.6 Maintenance.....................................................................................................................................5-4

6 GPS/XM Antennas...........................................................................................................................6-1

6.1 Non-Garmin Antennas.....................................................................................................................6-1

6.2 Garmin GPS Antennas.....................................................................................................................6-2

6.3 Garmin XM Antennas......................................................................................................................6-3

6.4 Antenna Mounting Considerations...................................................................................................6-4

6.5 Teardrop Footprint Antenna Installation (GA 55 and GA 56).........................................................6-9

6.6 ARINC 743 Footprint Antenna Installation (GA 55A, GA 57X)..................................................6-16

6.7 Non-Structural Mount Installation.................................................................................................6-25

7 Software, Configuration, Databases, and XM Activation................................................................7-1

7.1 Software, Database, and Audio Data Identification.........................................................................7-1

7.2 Software Loading Procedure............................................................................................................7-2

7.3 Configuration Mode.........................................................................................................................7-5

7.4 Configuration Pages.........................................................................................................................7-5

7.5 Garmin Database Updates..............................................................................................................7-20

7.6 XM Activation Instructions (GDU 375 only)................................................................................7-23

7.7 GDU Splashscreen .........................................................................................................................7-23

7.8 Checklist Editor..............................................................................................................................7-24

8 Engine/Airframe Sensor Installation and Configuration..................................................................8-1

8.1 Engine/Airframe Sensor Options.....................................................................................................8-1

8.2 Engine Sensor Installation................................................................................................................8-3

8.3 Engine/Airframe Input Configuration............................................................................................8-19

9 Post-Installation Checkout and Calibration Procedures...................................................................9-1

9.1 Recommended Test Equipment .......................................................................................................9-2

9.2 GDU 37X Test Procedure................................................................................................................9-2

9.3 GSU 73/GMU 44 Post-Installation Calibration Procedures.............................................................9-4

9.4 External Interface Configuration (Garmin units only)...................................................................9-28

10 Troubleshooting .............................................................................................................................10-1

10.1 General Troubleshooting................................................................................................................10-1

10.2 GDU 37X.......................................................................................................................................10-2

10.3 Air Data Troubleshooting ..............................................................................................................10-3

10.4 Engine Indication Troubleshooting................................................................................................10-4

10.5 AHRS Troubleshooting..................................................................................................................10-5

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10.6 Post Installation Calibration Procedures........................................................................................10-8

10.7 GSU 73 Data Logging....................................................................................................................10-9

11 Return to Service Information........................................................................................................11-1

11.1 GDU 37X.......................................................................................................................................11-1

11.2 GSU 73...........................................................................................................................................11-1

11.3 GMU 44 .........................................................................................................................................11-2

APPENDIX A: Pinouts............................................................................................................................A-1

A.1 GDU 37X........................................................................................................................................A-1

A.2 GMU 44 ..........................................................................................................................................A-5

A.3 GSU 73............................................................................................................................................A-6

APPENDIX B: Connector Installation Instructions.................................................................................B-1

B.1 Thermocouple Installation into a Backshell....................................................................................B-1

B.2 Jackscrew Configuration Module Installation into a Jackscrew Backshell..................................... B-3

B.3 Jackscrew Backshell Installation Instructions.................................................................................B-6

APPENDIX C: Airframe Specific Installation Guidance........................................................................C-1

C.1 Introduction.....................................................................................................................................C-1

C.2 Van’s Aircraft..................................................................................................................................C-2

C.3 Lancair Aircraft...............................................................................................................................C-4

APPENDIX D: Outline and Installation Drawings..................................................................................D-1

APPENDIX E: G3X Core Interconnect Drawings .................................................................................. E-1

APPENDIX F: External Interface Drawings (Example Only)..................................................................F-1

APPENDIX G: Sensor Wiring Examples................................................................................................G-1

APPENDIX H: Lycoming/Continental Sensor Wiring Examples...........................................................H-1

APPENDIX I: Rotax Sensor Wiring Examples.........................................................................................I-1

APPENDIX J: Jabiru Sensor Wiring Examples ....................................................................................... J-1

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LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS

FIGURE PAGE

1-1 G3X Interconnect Example..............................................................................................................1-2

1-2 Configuration Module......................................................................................................................1-3

1-3 BNC Connector Installation.............................................................................................................1-9

1-4 TNC Connector Installation...........................................................................................................1-10

2-1 GDU 37X Unit View .......................................................................................................................2-1

2-2 GDU 37X Mounting Accessories ....................................................................................................2-4

2-3 GDU 37X Panel Cutout template.....................................................................................................2-6

3-1 GMU 44 Unit View..........................................................................................................................3-1

4-1 GSU 73 Unit View...........................................................................................................................4-1

4-2 GSU 73 Air Hose Fitting Locations.................................................................................................4-5

4-3 GSU 73 Orientation Calibration.......................................................................................................4-6

5-1 GTP 59.............................................................................................................................................5-1

6-1 Recommended Antenna Placement..................................................................................................6-6

6-2 Carbon/Glass Buried Antenna Area.................................................................................................6-7

6-3 Glare Shield Buried Antenna Area...................................................................................................6-8

6-4 Doubler Design, Teardrop Footprint Antenna, Skin Thickness 0.032” to 0.049” .........................6-11

6-5 Doubler Design, Teardrop Footprint Antenna, Skin Thickness 0.049” to 0.051” .........................6-11

6-6 Doubler Design, Teardrop Footprint Antenna, Skin Thickness 0.051” to 0.063” .........................6-12

6-7 Sample Doubler Location, Teardrop Footprint Antenna, Metal Skin Aircraft ..............................6-12

6-8 Skin Cutout Detail, Teardrop Footprint Antenna, Skin Thickness 0.032” to 0.049”.....................6-13

6-9 Skin Cutout Detail, Teardrop Footprint Antenna, Skin Thickness 0.049” to 0.051”.....................6-13

6-10 Skin Cutout Detail, Teardrop Footprint Antenna, Skin Thickness 0.051” to 0.063”.....................6-14

6-11 Doubler Installation, Teardrop Footprint Antenna, Skin Thickness 0.032” to 0.049”...................6-14

6-12 Doubler Installation, Teardrop Footprint Antenna, Skin Thickness 0.049” to 0.051”...................6-15

6-13 Doubler Installation, Teardrop Footprint Antenna, Skin Thickness 0.051” to 0.063”...................6-15

6-14 Doubler Design, ARINC 743 Footprint Antenna, Skin Thickness 0.032” to 0.049”.....................6-18

6-15 Doubler Design, ARINC 743 Footprint Antenna, Skin Thickness 0.049” to 0.051”.....................6-19

6-16 Doubler Design, ARINC 743 Footprint Antenna, Skin Thickness 0.051” to 0.063”.....................6-20

6-17 Sample Doubler Location, ARINC 743 Antenna, Metal Skin Aircraft .........................................6-21

6-18 Skin Cutout Detail, GA 55A Antenna, Skin Thickness 0.032” to 0.049”......................................6-21

6-19 Skin Cutout Detail, GA 55A Antenna, Skin Thickness 0.049” to 0.051”......................................6-22

6-20 Skin Cutout Detail, GA 55A Antenna, Skin Thickness 0.051” to 0.063”......................................6-22

6-21 Doubler Installation, ARINC 743Footprint Antenna, Skin Thickness 0.032” to 0.049”...............6-23

6-22 Doubler Installation, ARINC 743Footprint Antenna, Skin Thickness 0.049” to 0.051”...............6-23

6-23 Doubler Installation, ARINC 743Footprint Antenna, Skin Thickness 0.051” to 0.063”...............6-24

6-24 Installation of ARINC 743 Footprint Antenna...............................................................................6-24

6-25 Generic Non-structural ARINC 743 Footprint Antenna Installation.............................................6-25

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6-26 Example Bracket Antenna Mounting Under Glareshield...............................................................6-26

6-27 Example Non-structural Antenna Mounting Under Glareshield....................................................6-27

6-28 Example Teardrop Antenna Installation in Airframe Under Fabric Skin......................................6-28

6-29 Example ARINC 743 Footprint in Airframe Under Fabric Skin...................................................6-28

6-30 Example Non-structural Antenna Mounting on Airframe .............................................................6-29

6-31 Example Teardrop Footprint Antenna Mounting Under Fabric Skin ............................................6-30

8-1 EIS Display (Engine Bar).................................................................................................................8-3

8-2 CHT Probe Package.........................................................................................................................8-5

8-3 CHT Probe Well...............................................................................................................................8-5

8-4 One Piece CHT Probe Installed .......................................................................................................8-6

8-5 EGT Package....................................................................................................................................8-7

8-6 Exhaust Pipe Drilled ........................................................................................................................8-8

8-7 Installed EGT Probe Orientation......................................................................................................8-8

8-8 Vent Plug..........................................................................................................................................8-9

8-9 Oil Temperature Probe.....................................................................................................................8-9

8-10 Oil Temperature Probe Installed (Crush Gasket Not Shown)..........................................................8-9

8-11 UMA Pressure Sensor....................................................................................................................8-10

8-12 Kavlico Sensors (Installed) ............................................................................................................8-10

8-13 Tachometer Drive Output ..............................................................................................................8-12

8-14 Installed Tachometer Sensor..........................................................................................................8-12

8-15 Magneto Bleed Port........................................................................................................................8-13

8-16 Magnetic Tach Sensor Installed.....................................................................................................8-13

8-17 Ammeter Shunt ..............................................................................................................................8-15

8-18 Example Floscan Fuel Flow Sensor...............................................................................................8-17

8-19 Carb Temp Sensor Mounting Location..........................................................................................8-18

8-20 Carb Temp Sensor Mounting Location w/Screw Removed...........................................................8-18

8-21 Carb Temp Sensor Installed...........................................................................................................8-18

9-1 Softkey Positions..............................................................................................................................9-1

9-2 Flight Level Cruise Attitude.............................................................................................................9-8

9-3 Aircraft Alignment.........................................................................................................................9-16

10-1 No Info for TAS & OAT..............................................................................................................10-3

10-2 Airspeed and Altitude Failure Indications....................................................................................10-3

10-3 Engine/Airframe Failure Indications (Reversionary or Split-Screen PFD)..................................10-4

10-4 AHRS Align Message (PFD) .......................................................................................................10-6

10-5 Heading Failure Indication (Full-Screen PFD).............................................................................10-6

10-6 Attitude and Heading Failure Indications.....................................................................................10-7

10-7 Data Logger, Start Screen.............................................................................................................10-9

10-8 Data Logger, Download Screen..................................................................................................10-10

10-9 Data Logger, Recording Screen..................................................................................................10-10

10-10 Data Logger, Connection Screen................................................................................................10-11

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A-1 View of J3701 Connector from Back of Unit.................................................................................A-1

A-2 View of J441 Connector Looking at Rear of Unit ..........................................................................A-5

A-3 Rear View of Connector End Plate.................................................................................................A-6

A-4 Rear Connector of J731 Viewed from Connector End of Unit.......................................................A-6

A-5 Rear Connector of J732 Viewed from Connector End of Unit.......................................................A-8

B-1 Insulation/Contact Clearance.........................................................................................................B-1

B-2 Jackscrew Backshell Thermocouple Installation...........................................................................B-2

B-3 Insulation/Contact Clearance.........................................................................................................B-4

B-4 Jackscrew Backshell Installation...................................................................................................B-5

B-5 Shield Install onto a Jackscrew Backshell (78 pin example)......................................................... B-7

B-6 Method A.1 for Shield Termination..............................................................................................B-8

B-7 Insulation/Contact Clearance.......................................................................................................B-10

B-8 Method A.2 (Daisy Chain) for Shield Termination..................................................................... B-12

B-9 Method B.1 (Quick Term) for Shield Termination .....................................................................B-13

B-10 Method B.2 (Daisy Chain-Quick Term) for Shield Termination ................................................B-14

B-11 Daisy Chain between Methods A and B...................................................................................... B-15

B-12 D-Sub Spliced Signal Wire illustration.......................................................................................B-16

C-1 RV-7/9 GMU 44 Mounting Bracket (115-01027-00) ...................................................................C-2

C-2 RV-7/9 GMU 44 Mounting Bracket on the F714 Aft Deck.......................................................... C-3

C-3 Lancair IV/IV-P Right Wingtip GMU 44 Installation...................................................................C-4

C-4 Lancair IV/IV-P GMU 44 Mounting Bracket ...............................................................................C-5

C-5 Lancair IV/IV-P GMU 44 Mounting Bracket ...............................................................................C-5

C-6 Lancair IV/IV-P GMU 44 Mounting Bracket ...............................................................................C-6

C-7 Right Wingtip GMU 44 Installation..............................................................................................C-7

C-8 GMU 44 Installation Rack (ES/ES-P)...........................................................................................C-8

C-9 GMU 44 Installation Rack (ES/ES-P)...........................................................................................C-8

C-10 Lancair IV/IV-P GMU 44 Mounting Bracket Assembly ..............................................................C-9

C-11 Adjusting for Wing Dihedral.........................................................................................................C-9

C-12 Rivet Shifted Magnetometer Mount............................................................................................C-10

C-13 Secure GMU 44 to the Mounting Bracket Assembly.................................................................. C-10

C-14 BID Sheet Disk............................................................................................................................ C-11

C-15 Aligned Nutplate and Disk..........................................................................................................C-11

C-16 Riveted Nutplate and Disk...........................................................................................................C-11

C-17 Nutplate Washers......................................................................................................................... C-11

C-18 Magnetometer Assembly Attached to Wing Rib.........................................................................C-12

C-19 Lancair Legacy Magnetometer Location.....................................................................................C-13

C-20 View Looking AFT at Recommended Magnetometer Location................................................. C-13

C-21 Example Magnetometer Shelf.....................................................................................................C-14

C-22 Fill Detail for Corner Radii and Magnetometer Shelf.................................................................C-14

C-23 Magnetometer Shelf with Layup.................................................................................................C-15

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C-24 Alignment of Magnetometer Cutout with Aircraft’s Forward Direction ....................................C-15

C-25 Alignment of Mag Cutout w/Aircraft’s Forward Direction w/Offset Mag Cutout ..................... C-16

C-26 Magnetometer Shelf with Hole Pattern for GMU 44 Installation Rack...................................... C-17

C-27 Assembly of GMU 44 Installation Rack to Magnetometer Shelf................................................ C-17

C-28 Installation of GMU 44 Magnetometer.......................................................................................C-18

D-1.1 GDU 37X Outline Drawing...........................................................................................................D-1

D-1.2 GDU 37X Panel Cutout Drawing .................................................................................................D-2

D-2.1 GMU 44 Mounting Rack...............................................................................................................D-3

D-2.2 GMU 44 Top Mounted Installation...............................................................................................D-4

D-2.3 GMU 44 Bottom Mounted Installation .........................................................................................D-5

D-2.4 GMU 44 Wiring Detail..................................................................................................................D-6

D-3.1 GSU 73 Outline Drawing..............................................................................................................D-7

D-4.1 GTP 59 O.A.T. Probe Installation Drawing..................................................................................D-8

D-5.1 GA 55/55A Installation Drawing ..................................................................................................D-9

D-5.2 GA 56 Installation Drawing ........................................................................................................D-10

D-5.3 GA 57X Installation Drawing......................................................................................................D-11

E-1.1 Notes and 2 Display CAN Bus...................................................................................................... E-1

E-1.2 GDU 37X and GSU 73.................................................................................................................. E-2

E-1.3 14V Power and Antennas.............................................................................................................. E-3

F-1.1 Notes...............................................................................................................................................F-1

F-1.2 Single GNS 430(W)/530(W) Example...........................................................................................F-2

F-1.3 Dual GNS 430(W)/530(W) Example .............................................................................................F-3

F-1.4 Transponder, GDU 37X, and Audio Examples..............................................................................F-4

F-1.4 Auto Pilot Examples.......................................................................................................................F-5

G-1.1 Notes..............................................................................................................................................G-1

G-1.2 Flaps/Trim, and UMA Pressure Transducer Examples.................................................................G-2

G-1.3 Fuel Quantity and Fuel Flow Examples........................................................................................G-3

G-1.4 Electrical and Discrete Input/Output Examples ............................................................................G-4

H-1.1 Notes..............................................................................................................................................H-1

H-1.2 4/6 Cylinder Lycoming/Continental Sensor Wiring Examples.....................................................H-2

I-1.1 Notes and Rotax 912 Sensor Wiring Examples...............................................................................I-1

J-1.2 Notes and Jabiru Sensor Wiring Examples .................................................................................... J-1

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LIST OF TABLES

TABLE PAGE

1-1 G3X LRU Part Numbers..................................................................................................................1-5

1-2 Contents of GDU 37X Assembly (010-00667-XX).........................................................................1-5

1-3 G3X LRU Power Requirements.......................................................................................................1-5

1-4 G3X LRU Physical Specifications...................................................................................................1-6

1-5 Contents of G3X Installation Kit (K10-00017-00)..........................................................................1-7

1-6 Contents of G3X LRU Kit (K10-00016-00)....................................................................................1-7

1-7 Pin Contact and Crimp Tools Part Numbers....................................................................................1-8

2-1 GDU 37X Supply Voltages..............................................................................................................2-2

2-2 GDU 37X Power Requirements.......................................................................................................2-2

2-3 GDU 37X GPS Specifications .........................................................................................................2-2

2-4 Contents of GDU 37X Connector Kit (011-01921-00)....................................................................2-3

3-1 GMU 44 Electrical Specifications....................................................................................................3-1

3-2 GMU 44 Environmental Specifications...........................................................................................3-2

3-3 TSO/ETSO Compliance...................................................................................................................3-2

3-4 TSO/ETSO Deviations.....................................................................................................................3-2

3-5 GMU 44 Part Numbers ....................................................................................................................3-3

3-6 GMU 44 Accessories .......................................................................................................................3-3

3-7 Required Distance from Magnetic Disturbances..............................................................................3-4

3-8 Parts Needed for GMU 44 Installation.............................................................................................3-5

3-9 GMU 44 Connector Kit (011-00871-00) Contents, Reference Figure D-2.4...................................3-5

4-1 GSU 73 Supply Specifications.........................................................................................................4-2

4-2 GSU 73 Environmental Specifications ............................................................................................4-3

4-3 GSU 73 Available Equipment..........................................................................................................4-3

4-4 Contents of P731 Connector Kit (011-01818-00)............................................................................4-3

4-5 Contents of P732 Connector Kit (011-01818-01)............................................................................4-4

5-1 GTP 59 Part Number........................................................................................................................5-1

5-2 GTP 59 Outside Air Temperature Kit..............................................................................................5-1

5-3 Applicable TSO/ETSOs for the GTP 59..........................................................................................5-2

5-4 TSO/ETSO Deviations for the GTP 59............................................................................................5-2

5-5 Parts Needed for GTP 59 Installation ..............................................................................................5-3

6-1 GDU 37X Supported Antennas ........................................................................................................6-1

6-2 GPS Antennas...................................................................................................................................6-2

6-3 GPS Antenna Minimum Requirements............................................................................................6-2

6-4 XM Antennas...................................................................................................................................6-3

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6-5 XM Satellite Radio Antenna Minimum Requirements....................................................................6-3

6-6 Teardrop Footprint Antenna Doubler Design and Installation.........................................................6-9

6-7 ARINC 743 Footprint Antenna Doubler Design and Installation..................................................6-16

6-8 Minimum Distance Required Between Tube Structure and Antenna............................................6-30

8-1 Compatible Engine/Airframe Input Sensors ....................................................................................8-1

8-2 Contents of G3X Sensor Kit, 4 Cylinder Lycoming/Continental (K00-00512-00) .........................8-3

8-3 Contents of G3X Sensor Kit, 6 Cylinder Lycoming/Continental (K00-00513-00) .........................8-4

8-4 Contents of G3X Sensor Kit, Rotax 912 (K00-00514-00)...............................................................8-4

8-5 Record Mode Selections ................................................................................................................8-31

9-1 Post-Installation Calibration Procedure Summary...........................................................................9-4

9-2 Data Validity Requirements for AHRS Calibration Procedures......................................................9-5

9-3 Configuration Mode GSU Page Status Boxes..................................................................................9-5

9-4 Magnetometer Interference Test Sequence Example.....................................................................9-14

10-1 GSU 73 AHRS Operating Mode Table..........................................................................................10-5

10-2 GSU 73 AHRS Pitch/Bank Limitations for Cold Start While Airborne........................................10-5

B-1 Thermocouple Kit GPN 011-00981-00...........................................................................................B-1

B-2 GPN: 011-00979-20 – Kit (w/EEPROM and pins).........................................................................B-3

B-3 GPN: 011-00979-22 – Kit (w/EEPROM and sockets)....................................................................B-3

B-4 Parts supplied for a Shield Block Installation (Figure B-1)............................................................B-6

B-5 Parts NOT supplied for a Shield Block Installation (Figure B-1)................................................... B-6

B-6 Shielded Cable Preparations for Garmin Connectors......................................................................B-8

B-7 Shielded Cable Preparations – (Quick Term) ...............................................................................B-14

C-1 GMU 44 Mount Kits.......................................................................................................................C-1

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Revision E 190-01115-01

Limited Warranty for Garmin GMU 44 and GTP 59 Products

The Garmin products GMU 44 and GTP 59 are warranted to be free from defects in materials or

workmanship for two years from the date of purchase. Within the applicable period, Garmin will, at its

sole option, repair or replace any components that fail in normal use. Such repairs or replacement will be

made at no charge to the customer for parts or labor, provided that the customer shall be responsible for

any transportation cost. This warranty does not apply to: (i) cosmetic damage, such as scratches, nicks

and dents; (ii) consumable parts, such as batteries, unless product damage has occurred due to a defect in

materials or workmanship; (iii) damage caused by accident, abuse, misuse, water, flood, fire, or other acts

of nature or external causes; (iv) damage caused by service performed by anyone who is not an authorized

service provider of Garmin; or (v) damage to a product that has been modified or altered without the

written permission of Garmin. In addition, Garmin reserves the right to refuse warranty claims against

products or services that are obtained and/or used in contravention of the laws of any country.

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ABOVE LIMITATIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.

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product) the product or software or offer a full refund of the purchase price at its sole discretion. SUCH

REMEDY SHALL BE YOUR SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY FOR ANY BREACH OF

WARRANTY.

Online Auction Purchases: Products purchased through online auctions are not eligible for warranty

coverage. Online auction conﬁrmations are not accepted for warranty veriﬁcation. To obtain warranty

service, an original or copy of the sales receipt from the original retailer is required. Garmin will not

replace missing components from any package purchased through an online auction.

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purchased outside the United States depending on the country. If applicable, this warranty is provided by

the local in-country distributor and this distributor provides local service for your device. Distributor

warranties are only valid in the area of intended distribution. Devices purchased in the United States or

Canada must be returned to the Garmin service center in the United Kingdom, the United States, Canada,

or Taiwan for service.

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Limited Warranty for GSU 73 and GDU 37X Products

The Garmin products GSU 73 and GDU 37X are warranted to be free from defects in materials or

workmanship for one year from the date of purchase. Within the applicable period, Garmin will, at its