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RECORD OF REVISIONS
Revision
Revision Description
Date
A 9/22/08 Production Release
B 2/26/09 Clarified model name
Updated outline/installation drawings and interconnects, added
C 9/3/10
ETSO information
Added GTX 33H, GTX 33DH, and non-extended squitter units
D 10/27/10
info, simplified doc title
E 3/21/12 Added ADS-B info
F 6/13/12 Added TNC connectors
Page Section
Revision Description of Change
Number(s) Number
2-2 2.2.1 Added new back-plate assemblies
2-6 2.4.1 Corrected Cable Routing Considerations Section
F
Added new installation drawings with TNC
C-2 and C-4 C
connectors
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NOTE
Throughout this document references made to GTX 33 shall equally apply to the GTX 33,
GTX 33D, GTX 33H, and GTX 33DH, with or without Extended Squitter; except where
specifically noted.
2 INSTALLATION OVERVIEW......................................................................2-1
2.1 Introduction ..................................................................................................................... 2-1
2.2 Installation Materials ....................................................................................................... 2-1
2.3 Installation Considerations .............................................................................................. 2-3
2.4 Cabling and Wiring ......................................................................................................... 2-5
2.5 Installation Approval Considerations for Pressurized Aircraft ....................................... 2-6
2.6 Cooling Air ...................................................................................................................... 2-6
2.7 GTX 33 Mounting Requirements .................................................................................... 2-7
4 SYSTEM INTERCONNECTS........................................................................4-1
4.1 Pin List............................................................................................................................. 4-1
4.2 Power Functions .............................................................................................................. 4-4
4.3 Temperature Inputs.......................................................................................................... 4-4
4.4 Altitude Functions ........................................................................................................... 4-5
4.5 Discrete Functions ........................................................................................................... 4-7
4.6 Serial Data Electrical Characteristics .............................................................................. 4-8
4.7 RS-232 Input/Output, Software Update Connections ................................................... 4-11
The following table identifies hardware modification (Mod) Levels for the GTX 33. Mod Levels are listed
with the associated service bulletin number, service bulletin date, and the purpose of the modification. The
table is current at the time of publication of this manual (see date on front cover) and is subject to change
without notice. Authorized Garmin Sales and Service Centers are encouraged to access the
most up-to-date bulletin and advisory information on the Garmin web site at
www.garmin.com using their Garmin-provided user name and password.
NOTE
RS-232 ADS-B Out from a Garmin 400/500 Series WAAS unit with main software version
3.20 or later, or a GPS WAAS source that supports ARINC 743A output is required to
support ADS-B transmissions.
NOTE
GTX 33 w/ES transponders with software version 6.20 or earlier are not compliant with
ADS-B version required by the 14 CFR 91.225(a) equipage mandate.
To obtain a copy of this form, see the dealer/OEM portion of the Garmin web site (www.garmin.com).
1.7.1 Physical Characteristics
Characteristic Specification
Modular Rack Width 1.72 Inches (44 mm)
Modular Rack Height 6.30 Inches (160 mm)
Modular Rack Weight 0.4 lbs. (0.18 kg)
Stand-Alone Rack Width 1.78 Inches (45 mm)
Stand-Alone Rack Height 6.92 Inches (176 mm)
Stand-Alone Rack Weight 0.9 lbs. (0.41 kg)
Stand-Alone H Rack Width 1.77 Inches (45 mm)
Stand-Alone H Rack Height 6.98 Inches (177 mm)
Stand-Alone H Rack Weight 0.7 lbs. (0.29 kg)
Depth Including Connectors (measured
11.05 Inches (281 mm)
from front face of unit to rear of connector
(Modular and Stand-Alone)
backshells)
Depth Including Connectors and Shield
11.44 inches (291 mm)
Blocks (measured from front face of unit to
(Modular and Stand-Alone)
rear of shield blocks)
Connecter Weight (including backshell) 0.4 lbs (0.18 kg)
GTX 33 Unit Weight 3.1 lbs. (1.41 kg)
GTX 33D Unit Weight 3.4 lbs. (1.54 kg)
GTX 33H Unit Weight 3.2 lbs. (1.45 kg)
GTX 33DH Unit Weight 3.3 lbs. (1.49 kg)
Characteristic Specification
Regulatory Compliance; RTCA DO-160D, DO-181C Environmental Conditions
GTX 33 w/ES, GTX 33D
w/ES and EUROCAE/ED-73B
Characteristic Specification
14/28 Vdc See the Environmental Qualification Form for details on surge
Input Voltage
ratings and minimum/maximum operating voltages.
Power Input 22 Watts Typical, 45 Watts Maximum
Maximum Full TSO Reply
Rate; 1200 PRF, Code 1.6 A @ 27.5 Vdc, 3.1 A @13.75 Vdc
7777
Maximum Quiescent 0.85 A @ 27.5 Vdc, 1.1 A @ 13.75 Vdc
CAUTION
The UHF transmitter in this equipment is guaranteed to meet federal communications
commission acceptance over the operating temperature range. Modifications not
expressly approved by Garmin could invalidate the license and make it unlawful to
operate the equipment.
Applicable LRU SW
Function Performance Standard Category
Part Number
Air Traffic Control All
Radar Beacon System/Mode Select 006-B0172-01
TSO-C112 Class 2A
(ATCRBS/MODE S) Airborne Rev. ()
Equipment
except
Traffic Information 006-B0172-01
RTCA DO-239 -
Service (TIS) Rev. A (v1.00)
006-B0172-01
2C112b Rev. B (v3.00)
Air Traffic Control Class 1 through
Radar Beacon System/Mode Select Level 2s 006-B0172-01
ETSO-2C112b
(ATCRBS/MODE S) Airborne Rev. U (v5.01)
Equipment
2C112b
Level 2es
Extended Squitter Automatic
B0 All
Dependent Surveillance – (nondiversity)
TSO-C166a 006-B0172-01
Broadcast (ADS-B) and Traffic
(See Note 2) B1 Rev. ( )
Information Services – Broadcast
(TIS-B) (diversity) except
006-B0172-01
RTCA DO-178B Compliance DO-178B Level C
Rev. A (v1.00)
RTCA DO-254 Compliance DO-254 Level C through
Extended Squitter Automatic 006-B0172-01
B0
Dependent Surveillance – Rev. U (v5.01)
ETSO-C166a (nondiversity)
Broadcast (ADS-B) and Traffic
(See Note 2) B1
Information Services – Broadcast
(TIS-B) (diversity)
All
006-B0172-01
Rev. ()
ICAO Annex 10,
except
Amendment 77
Enhanced Surveillance - 006-B0172-01
Tables: 2-64, 2-80, 2-96
Rev. A (v1.00)
(See Note 1)
through
006-B0172-01
Rev. J (v3.06)
006-B0172-01
Rev. A (v1.00)
RTCA DO-178B Compliance DO-178B Level D through
006-B0172-01
Rev. U (v5.01)
Note 1: Complies with ICAO Annex 10, Amendment 77 Tables: 2-64, 2-80, 2-96 functionality only when the Enhanced
Surveillance function is enabled during configuration (refer to Section 3.6.1).
Note 2: Complies with TSO-166a/ETSO-166a functionality only when the Extended Squitter function is enabled during
configuration (refer to Section 3.6.1)
Applicable LRU SW
Function Performance Standard Category
Part Number
Air Traffic Control Radar
Beacon System/Mode
Select TSO-C112 Class 2A
(ATCRBS/MODE S)
Airborne Equipment
Traffic Information Service
RTCA DO-239 -
(TIS)
2C112b
Air Traffic Control Radar
Class 1
Beacon System/Mode
Select ETSO-2C112b Level 2s
(ATCRBS/MODE S) 2C112b
Airborne Equipment
Level 2es
All
Extended Squitter 006-B0172-01 Rev. ()
Automatic Dependent B0
TSO-C166a (nondiversity) except
Surveillance – Broadcast
(ADS-B) and Traffic (See Note 2) B1 006-B0172-01 Rev. A
Information Services – (v1.00)
(diversity)
Broadcast (TIS-B) through
RTCA DO-178B Compli- Rev W (v. 6.10)
DO-178B Level C
ance
RTCA DO-254 Compliance DO-254 Level C
Extended Squitter
Automatic Dependent B0
Surveillance – Broadcast ETSO-C166a (nondiversity)
(ADS-B) and Traffic (See Note 2) B1
Information Services – (diversity)
Broadcast (TIS-B)
ICAO Annex 10,
Amendment 77
Enhanced Surveillance -
Tables: 2-64, 2-80, 2-96
(See Note 1)
Note 1: Complies with ICAO Annex 10, Amendment 77 Tables: 2-64, 2-80, 2-96 functionality only when the Enhanced
Surveillance function is enabled during configuration (refer to Section 3.6.1).
Note 2: Complies with TSO-166a/ETSO-166a functionality only when the Extended Squitter function is enabled during
configuration (refer to Section 3.6.1)
TSO/ETSO Deviation
TSO-C112 1. Garmin was granted a deviation from TSO-C112 to use RTCA DO-178B
instead of RTCA DO-178A.
2. Garmin was granted a deviation from TSO-C112 to use RTCA DO-160D
instead of RTCA DO-160B.
3. Garmin was granted a deviation from TSO-C112 to use RTCA DO-181C
instead of RTCA DO-181.
TSO-C166 1. Garmin was granted a deviation from TSO-C166 to use RTCA DO-160D
instead of RTCA DO-160E.
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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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*Note: A transponder antenna approved to TSO C66( ) or C74( ) that has been installed to meet the
requirements of this manual may be used with the GTX 33.
• The antenna(s) (Garmin P/N 010-010160-00) or equivalent should be mounted away from major
protrusions, such as engine(s), propeller(s), and antenna masts. It should also be as far as
practical from landing gear doors, access doors, or other openings that could affect the radiation
pattern.
• The main antenna should be mounted vertically on the bottom of the aircraft. The optional
second (diversity) antenna should be mounted vertically on top of the aircraft. Horizontal
separation must be no more than 7.6 meters (25 feet).
• Avoid mounting the antenna within three feet of the ADF sense antenna or any other
communication antenna and six feet from the DME antenna.
• To prevent RF interference, the antenna must be physically mounted a minimum distance of three
feet from the GTX 33.
NOTE
If the antenna is being installed on a composite aircraft, sufficient ground plane material
must be added. Conductive wire mesh, radials, or thin aluminum sheets embedded in the
composite material provide the proper ground plane allowing the antenna gain pattern to
be maximized for optimum transponder performance.
CAUTION
Check wiring connections for errors before inserting the GTX 33 into the rack. Incorrect
wiring could cause internal component damage.
NOTES
1. Non-Garmin part numbers shown are not maintained by Garmin and consequently are subject to
change without notice.
2. Extracting the 18 AWG contacts requires that the expanded wire barrel be cut off from the contact.
It may also be necessary to push the pin out from the face of the connector when using an extractor
due to the absence of the wire. A new contact must be used when reassembling the connector.
NOTE
The SPIDER grounding method is permitted for previous installations, however Garmin
recommends the use of the Shield Block grounding method for all new installations.
G1000 Installations:
To assemble the backshell and grounding system, refer to the instructions provided in the G1000 System
Installation Manual (190-00303-00), as well as the SPIDER Installation Instructions (190-00313-03) and
Shield Block Installation Instructions (190-00313-09).
Non-G1000 Installations:
GTX 33 installations mounted as a remote transponder system, the connector and backshell assembly is
shown below. Refer to the SPIDER Installation Instructions (190-00313-02) and Shield Block Installation
Instructions (190-00313-09) for grounding instructions.
1. Backshell Cast Housing. Provides a mounting point for connector accessories.
2. D-Subminiature 62 pin connector.
3. Ground System (SPIDER ground shown). Allows shield grounds to be made to the backshell
housing.
4. Strain Relief Tab. Fastens wiring bundle to housing.
14 VDC 28 VDC
GTX 33 Input
Typical Max. Typical Max.
GTX 33 Main Power 1.6 A 3.1 A 0.85 A 1.6 A
CAUTION
Do not use excessive force when inserting the GTX 33 into the rack. This may cause
damage to occur to the connectors, unit, and/or unit rack. If heavy resistance is felt during
installation, stop! Remove the GTX 33 and identify the source of resistance.
6. GTX 33/33D Only: Lock the GTX 33/33D in place using the lever-locking handle. Fasten the han-
dle to the GTX 33/33D body using the provided Phillips screw. (Note that some early GTX 33/
33D units use a D-ring ¼-turn fastener)
CAUTION
Start the handle screw into the hole carefully, to avoid cross-threading. Do not apply
torque in excess of 14 in-lbs to the handle screw. The application of torque exceeding
14 in-lbs to the screw will damage the LRU case and/or retaining hardware.
7. GTX 33H/33DH Only: Lock the GTX 33H/33DH in place using the install screw. Tighten the
screw until the connectors are fully mated and the retaining wedge in the rack is fully mated with
the wedge attached to the unit. Tighten to the torque specification shown in Appendix C.
NOTE
The GTX 33 Mode S Transponder will not provide valid outputs until the aircraft post
installation configuration procedures are completed.
3.7.1 Configuration
When installed as part of the Garmin Integrated Flight Deck, the GTX 33 transponder must have FAA
approved configuration data. Configuration data is loaded to the GTX 33 from an aircraft-specific
Software Loader Card. Transponder settings are predetermined for a specific aircraft and are typically
contained within the file named ‘GTX1’. However, the aircraft registration number must be entered
manually.
The PFD serves as the graphics user interface to the installer configuring the system. For basic
configuration information, refer to the G1000 Line Maintenance and Configuration Manual, Garmin part
number 190-00303-04. For actual aircraft installation/checkout, use only aircraft manufacturer approved
checkout procedures.
Verify proper operation of the transponder by testing in accordance with Appendix F to 14 CFR Part 43 –
ATC Transponder Tests and Inspections.
For transponder installations operating with a Garmin GNS 480 (CNX80), refer to GNS 480 (CNX80)
Installation Manual, 560-0982-01 for configuration procedures and operation checks.
For transponder installations operating with a Garmin GTN 6XX/7XX, refer to the GTN 625/635/650 TSO
Installation Manual (190-01004-02) or the GTN 725/750 TSO Installation Manual (190-01007-02) for
configuration procedures and operation checks.
3.7.2 Interference Check
Turn on and verify operation of all avionics equipment except GTX 33. Then power GTX 33 on and verify
there is no interference with any other equipment in the aircraft. The operation/performance checks should
be made with all other avionics turned on. Verify that there is no interference during any mode of
transponder operation.
CAUTION
If the unit is removed from the aircraft and operated, always connect J3302, (and J3303
for GTX 33D) to an antenna or a 50 Ω, 5-Watt load. The GTX 33 transmits Mode S
acquisition squitter replies about once per second whether interrogations are received or
not.
Verify proper operation of the transponder by testing as specified in Appendix F of 14 CFR, Part 43, to AC
43-6B, and/or other appropriate regulations. The test is typically done as a ramp test using a transponder
ramp test set, such as the TIC TR-220, IFR ATC-601 or other suitable Mode S transponder test set.
Self Test
Verify that the unit does not display a failure indication when turned on.
Altitude Input
Verify that the displayed altitude matches pressure altitude (at 29.92).
External Inputs
If the external ident or standby inputs are connected, verify operation by:
a) Verify that the unit goes to standby when the external standby input is pulled low.
b) Verify that the ident indication turns on when the external ident button is pressed (must be in
the “ON” or “ALT” modes.
3.7.4 Performance (Ramp) Test
After installation, the transponder should be tested as specified in 14 CFR Part 43 Appendix F, AC 43-6B,
and other appropriate regulations. The test is typically done as a ramp test using a transponder ramp test
set, such as the IFR ATC-601A. The ramp test includes checks as follows:
Reference Part 43 Appendix F:
a) Reply Frequency
b) Suppression
c) Receiver Sensitivity
d) Reply RF Output Power
e) Mode S Diversity Channel Isolation (if applicable)
f) Mode S Address
g) Mode S Formats
h) Mode S All-Call
i) ATCRBS - Only All Call
j) Squitter
Temperature function is provided for the external display system via input to the GTX 33 transponder. The
Temperature input is used for Outside Air Temperature (OAT) display and Density Altitude computations.
The type of temperature probe required is a current sensor type, such as a Garmin GTP 59 or an
AD590-KH or AD592 made by Analog Devices. The GTX 33 is not configurable for different types of
temperature sensors. The temperature-input specification is 1 micro amp per degree Kelvin (1 uA/°K).
NOTE
The GTX 33 contains internal altitude code line isolation diodes to prevent the unit from
pulling the encoder lines to ground when the transponder is turned off.
If two separate altitude encoders are connected to the GTX 33, one providing parallel
gray code and the other, serial data, the unit selects only one for use at a time, with serial
data input receiving the highest priority.
For altitude encoders that can be connected in both serial data and parallel gray code
format, such as the Garmin GAE 43 (Garmin P/N 013-00066-00), select one or the other
but not both wiring connections.
When connecting two GTX 33 transdponders to a Garmin GNS 480 (CNX80), the unit can
only receive serial data from one transponder at a time. Use a DPDT switch to connect
both serial data and External Standby Select. Refer to Figure D-4.
Among the surveillance items the Mode S transponder will transmit to the ground stations and other
aircraft are altitude reporting in 25-foot increments with the proper encoder. In order to report altitude in
25-foot increments the GTX 33 must receive altitude from suitable altitude reporting devices through serial
input connections. Altitude input to the GTX 33 received from parallel wire gray code encoders is supplied
to the unit in 100-foot increments and thus reported in 100-foot increments.
The RS-232 outputs conform to EIA Standard RS-232C with an output voltage swing of at least ±5 V
when driving a standard RS-232 load. Refer to figures in Appendix D for the RS-232 serial data
interconnect.
When connecting two GTX 33 transponders to a GPS, the unit can only receive RS-232 serial data from
one unit at a time. Use a DPDT switch for connecting both serial data and External Standby Select. Refer
to Figure D-4.
The ARINC 429 outputs conform to ARINC 429 electrical specifications when loaded with up to five
standard ARINC 429 receivers.
NOTE
The installation of an optional software upgrade connector is highly recommended. If the
connector is wired in the aircraft, transponder removal and reinstallation for software
upgrade is not required.
CAUTION
If the unit is removed from the aircraft and operated, always connect J3302, (and J3303
for GTX 33D) to an antenna or a 50 Ω, 5-Watt load. The GTX 33 transmits Mode S
acquisition squitter replies about once per second whether interrogations are received or
not.
Beginning with software version 3.06, the GTX 33 software can be updated in the Configuration mode as
well as in Test mode. Updating software in Configuration mode does not require the TEST MODE
SELECT switch.
2. Obtain and input the appropriate data into the compliance matrix:
AMC
Item # AMC Item Compliance Summary
Section #
[Section heading, no
1. 7.0 Functional Criteria
compliance statement req’d]
In line with ED-126 (section 4), the
ADS-B System needs to meet the fol- [Section heading, no
2. 7.1 lowing surveillance data
transmission requirements, as a mini- compliance statement req’d]
mum;
Supported in all Mode S
A unique ICAO 24 bit aircraft address transmissions from the
3. 7.1 (contained within each ADS-B mes- GTX 33. Aircraft address data
sage transmission); is sourced from transponder
internal configuration settings.
Supported in BDS (0,5) Airborne
Position.
AMC
Item # AMC Item Compliance Summary
Section #
Supported in BDS (0,8) Aircraft
Identification and Category.
AMC
Item # AMC Item Compliance Summary
Section #
Airworthiness Certification
Objectives
For the purposes of the
ADS-B-NRA application, the
ADS-B System installed in See items below compiled from
13. 8.1 the aircraft needs to be designed to AMC 20-24 Appendix 3 Tables:
deliver data that satisfy the airborne
domain requirements in line with ED-
126 Section 3.4,
(Appendix 3 provides a summary for
information purposes).
Garmin GNS/GTN Equipment:
GPS/SBAS engine meets the
10-5 per hour requirement.
Horizontal Position and Horizontal
Position Quality Indicator(s) Other:
14. 8.1
Requirement: 10-5/fh
(Appendix 3, Table 1)
AMC
Item # AMC Item Compliance Summary
Section #
Garmin GNS/GTN Equipment: The
GPS/SBAS engine meets the
≤2NM containment radius
requirement under conditions of
sufficient GPS satellite
Horizontal Position Source coverage.
Integrity -
18. 8.1 Containment Radius (Rc)
Other:
(Appendix 3,Table 2)
Requirement: 5 NM Sep: Rc=2 NM
AMC
Item # AMC Item Compliance Summary
Section #
Garmin GNS/GTN Equipment: The
GPS/SBAS engine meets the 10
second time to alert
requirement in all modes.
AMC
Item # AMC Item Compliance Summary
Section #
GTX 33 design assurance is
Level C which satisfies the
10-5/flight hour requirement.
The (overall) ADS-B System integrity
level with respect to the processing of
Garmin GNS/GTN Equipment: The
horizontal
GPS/SBAS engine design
position data and horizontal
assurance levels are qualified to
position quality indicators, covering
Level B.
26. 8.2.1 the processing (and
data exchange) chain from
horizontal position data source(s) to Other:
ADS-B transmit data string encoding)
needs to be 10-5/fh
(refer also to Table 1 in Appendix 3).
AMC
Item # AMC Item Compliance Summary
Section #
Garmin GNS/GTN Equipment:
Total position data latency is ≤ 1
second:
[Section heading, no
29. 8.3 ADS-B Transmit System
compliance statement req’d]
Compliance with the air-ground
interoperability requirements, as
specified in ED-126 and
30. 8.3.1 presented in Section 7.1 See items below:
and Appendix 4, needs to be
demonstrated.
Supported in BDS (0,8) Aircraft
31. 8.3.1 Aircraft identification
Identification and Category.
Supported in BDS (6,5) Aircraft
32. 8.3.1 SPI
Operational Status.
Supported in BDS (6,1)
33. 8.3.1 Emergency indicator
Emergency/Priority Status.
Supported in BDS (0,5)
34. 8.3.1 Barometric altitude
Airborne Position.
Supported in BDS (0,5)
35. 8.3.1 Quality indicator (NUC/NIC)
Airborne Position.
AMC
Item # AMC Item Compliance Summary
Section #
Supported in BDS (0,5)
36. 8.3.1 Airborne Position Latitude
Airborne Position.
Supported in BDS (0,5)
37. 8.3.1 Airborne Position Longitude
Airborne Position.
Supported in BDS (6,1)
38. 8.3.1 Emergency status
Emergency/Priority Status.
Supported in BDS (6,5) Aircraft
39. 8.3.1 Quality indicator (NACp)
Operational Status.
Supported in BDS (6,5) Aircraft
40. 8.3.1 Quality indicator (SIL)
Operational Status.
Supported in BDS (6,5) Aircraft
41. 8.3.1 Version Indicator
Operational Status.
Supported in BDS (0,9)
42. 8.3.1 Airborne Ground Velocity
Airborne Velocity.
For 1090 MHz Extended Squitter
ADS-B transmit systems, this should
be demonstrated by the relevant tests
documented in: The GTX 33 is compliant with:
• ED-73B/ETSO-2C112b (or DO-
43. 8.3.2
181C); • ETSO – 2C112b (DO-181C).
• ED-102, as a minimum, or an equiv- • ETSO – C166a (DO-260A).
alent standard which is acceptable to
the Agency (e.g. DO-260 or DO-
260A).
Garmin GNS/GTN Equipment: GPS
quality metrics are applicable at the
same Time of Applicability as the
position and velocity
ADS-B transmit systems need to trans-
mit horizontal position quality indicators Other:
44. 8.3.3
consistent with the associated position
information at the time of transmission.
AMC
Item # AMC Item Compliance Summary
Section #
The value of the horizontal GTX 33 calculates DO-260A
position quality indicators need to be NIC using Horizontal Protection
based on the integrity
Limit (HPL) provided by the
information for the encoding of the
ED-102/DO-260 related NUC and the GPS position source per DO-
DO-260A related NIC quality indica- 260A.
45. 8.3.4 tor, as related to the
horizontal position sources. GTX 33 calculates DO-260A
In addition, the encoding of the DO- NAC using Horizontal Figure of
260A NAC quality indicator needs to
be based on Merit (HFOM) provided by the
the accuracy information of the hori- GPS position source per DO-
zontal position sources. 260A.
AMC
Item # AMC Item Compliance Summary
Section #
The requirements on horizontal posi-
tion data sources are based on the [General information, no
51. 8.4.1
ED-126 safety and compliance statement req’d]
performance assessments.
Components of horizontal
position data sources external to the
aircraft ADS-B system (such as the
GNSS space segment) fall outside
these airworthiness
considerations. Such external compo-
nents are assumed to
operate in accordance with [General information, no
52. 8.4.2
their specified nominal compliance statement req’d]
performance.
Nevertheless, failures of the
external data source components are
required to be detected through on-
board monitoring (as
expressed in section 8.4.3).
Any eligible horizontal position data • “Correct encoding” -The GTX 33
source needs to meet the encoding is compliant with DO-
following minimum requirements 260A.
(refer also to Table 2 in Garmin GNS/GTN Equipment:
Appendix 3):
• Correct encoding of quality • "Position source failure
indicator information in line with the probability" - This requirement is
actual performance of the selected met by the GPS/SBAS system and
horizontal position data source(s), i.e. is not applicable to the GPS posi-
tion equipment itself.
in relation to position integrity contain-
ment bound (ED-102/DO-260 and • “Position integrity alert failure
DO-260A ADS-B transmit systems) probability” - missed alert
53. 8.4.3 and position accuracy (DO-260A probability is 10-3/hr in all modes.
ADS-B transmit systems);
• “Position integrity time-to-alert” –
• Position source failure probability: the 10 second position integrity
10-4 per hour; time to alert is met in all modes.
• Position integrity alert failure proba- Other:
bility, commensurate with the perfor-
mance
characteristics of GNSS integrity
monitoring: 10-3 (per position source
failure event);
• Position integrity time to alert: 10
seconds.
AMC
Item # AMC Item Compliance Summary
Section #
If available and valid, integrity
containment radius information The transponder only receives
should be provided to the ADS-B position related parameters from a
54. 8.4.4 transmit system from the position Garmin GNS/GTN Equipment posi-
data source, or equivalent, on the tion source or other compliant posi-
tion source.
same interface as and together with
each positional data.
If the integrity containment radius is Garmin GNS/GTN Equipment: Not
not provided by the horizontal position applicable.
data source, the ADS-B transmit sys-
tem may use other means to establish Other:
55. 8.4.5 an appropriate integrity containment
radius,
provided a requirements
compliant integrity alert
mechanism is available.
Use of GNSS Systems as Primary [Section heading, no
56. 8.4.6 Position Data Source compliance statement req’d]
GNSS is considered as primary hori-
zontal position data source for the pro-
vision of an acceptable accuracy and
integrity
performance in support of the ATC
separation services contained within
the ADS-B-NRA
application.
The ED-126 safety and [General information, no
57. 8.4.6.1 performance assessments are based compliance statement req’d]
on the specified
performance and characteristics of
GNSS systems, including receiver
autonomous integrity monitoring.
Therefore, for GNSS
systems as specified in section 8.4.6.2,
a safety and performance demonstra-
tion is not required.
Garmin GNS/GTN Equipment:
If GNSS is used as a positional source, Compliant with TSO-C146a/c and
the GNSS system should be either ETSO-C146, Class 3.
compatible with:
• ETSO C-129A, TSO C-129 or Other:
58. 8.4.6.2 TSO C-129A; or
• ETSO C-145/C-146 or TSO C-
145A/C-146A,
capable of delivering position data with
a periodic interval of at least 1.2 s
AMC
Item # AMC Item Compliance Summary
Section #
Garmin GNS/GTN Equipment:
Meets the requirements for GPS as
For GNSS systems compatible with a Primary Means of Navigation for
Oceanic/Remote Operations per
(E)TSO C-129 (any revision), it is
FAA Advisory Circular 20-138A,
highly desired that the system incor- Appendix 1.
porates Fault Detection and Exclusion
59. 8.4.6.3 capability as defined in AC 20-138A, Other:
Appendix 1, “GPS
as a Primary Means of Navigation for
Oceanic/Remote Operations”.
AMC
Item # AMC Item Compliance Summary
Section #
Pressure altitude provided to the An encoding altimeter or other
ADS-B transmit system needs to be in
altitude source provides
63. 8.5.1 accordance with existing require-
ments for ATC pressure altitude to the
transponders. transponder.
The transponder should indicate cor- Per Section 4.4 of this manual,
rectly the altitude resolution (quanti- GTX 33 reports altitude in 25-
sation) used, i.e. 25ft (from an foot increments when altitude is
appropriate source, default
resolution) or 100ft (Gillham’s coded provided serially, and 100-foot
source, permissible alternative reso- increments when altitude is
lution). provided from parallel wire gray
65. 8.5.3 code inputs. Altitude resolution
The conversion of Gillham’s coded is Supported in BDS (6,5)
data to another format before input- Aircraft Operational Status.
ting to the transponder is not permit-
ted unless failure detection can be
provided and the resolution (quantisa- Conversion of Gillham (gray)
tion) is set in the coded altitude data to serial
transmitted data to indicate 100ft. data is not authorized.
AMC
Item # AMC Item Compliance Summary
Section #
In case more stringent barometric
altimetry requirements are
applicable in line with
airspace requirements (e.g. RVSM) or [General information, no
66. 8.5.4 other function
requirements (e.g. ACAS II), compliance statement req’d]
then these requirements and their
related regulation take
precedence.
[General information, no
67. 8.6 Aircraft Identification
compliance statement req’d]
Identification needs to be provided to
the ADS-B transmit system so that
the information is identical to the filed
ICAO flight plan. This information may
be provided from:
AMC
Item # AMC Item Compliance Summary
Section #
When an emergency status (i.e. dis-
crete emergency code) has been The Mode A code is monitored
selected by the flight crew, the emer-
72. 8.8.1 gency indicator needs for correspondence to an
to be set by the ADS-B transmit sys- emergency code.
tem.
For ATC transponder-based
ADS-B transmit systems, the
discrete emergency code
declaration capability should be The GTX 33 facilitates the
73. 8.8.2 transponder code entry
integrated into the transponder func-
tionality and should be function.
controlled from the
transponder control panel.
AMC
Item # AMC Item Compliance Summary
Section #
Emergency Status/Emergency Indica-
tor
(OPTIONAL)
Means should be provided to the flight The GTX 33 control and display
crew to disable the ADS-B function on device provides a means for the
instruction from ATC without disabling pilot to disable ADS-B function
80. 8.9.4.2
the operation of without disabling the ATC tran-
sponder function, if
the ATC transponder function. configured for this function.
Figure D-1. GTX 33 Typical Garmin Integrated Flight Deck Interconnect Wiring Diagram
Figure D-2. GTX 33 to GNS 480 (CNX 80) Simplified Interconnect Wiring Diagram
Figure D-4. Dual GTX 33 to GNS 480 (CNX80) Interconnect Wiring Diagram, Single Altitude Encoder (Sheet 1 of 2)
Figure D-5. Dual GTX 33 to GNS 480 (CNX80) Interconnect Wiring Diagram, Single Altitude Encoder (Sheet 2 of 2)
Figure D-6. Dual GTX 33 to GTN 6XX/7XX Interconnect Wiring Diagram, Encoding Altitude Connections (Sheet 1 of 2)
Figure D-7. Dual GTX 33 to GTN 6XX/7XX Interconnect Wiring Diagram, Encoding Altitude Connections (Sheet 2 of 2)