GDL 84/88 TSO

Installation Manual

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 RECORD OF REVISIONS
Revision Revision Date Description
H 12/17/14 Updated to add rotorcraft specific information.
J 04/13/15 Updated for sw v3.30 and Garmin annunciator.
K 03/18/16 Updated for software v3.33.
L 11/06/17 Updated for software v3.40.

REVISION DESCRIPTION OF CHANGES

Section/Page Description

Page i Updated contact information.

Added priority 3 “ARINC 429 label 203 Traffic Format 7” to table 3-1 “Altitude Source
3.3.2
Priority.”
3.3.3 Added priority 3 “ARINC 429 bus from GPS Format 7” to table 3-2 “GPS Source Priority.”
Added priority 6 “ARINC 429 label 314 from Airdata/Heading/Altitude Format 7” to
table 3-3 “Heading Source Priority.”
3.3.4
Added priority 14 “ARINC 429 label 320 from Airdata/Heading/Altitude Format 7” to
table 3-3 “Heading Source Priority.”
Added priority 4 “ARINC 429 label 206 from Airdata/Heading/Altitude Format 7” to
table 3-4 “Airspeed Source Priority.”
3.3.5
Added priority 11 “ARINC 429 label 210 from Airdata/Heading/Altitude Format 7” to
table 3-4 “Airspeed Source Priority.”
Added priority 4 “ARINC 429 label 212 from Airdata/Heading/Altitude Format 7” to
3.3.6
table 3-5 “Vertical Rate Priority.”
Added priority 2 “ARINC 429 label 164 from Airdata/Heading/Altitude Format 7” to
3.3.7
table 3-6 “Radio Altitude Priority.”
Renamed pin 36 of P881 connector to “DISCRETE IN #2*.”
5.1
Renamed pin 38 of P881 connector to “DISCRETE IN #1*.”
Renamed pin 36 of P881 connector to “DISCRETE IN #2*.”
5.3.5
Renamed pin 38 of P881 connector to “DISCRETE IN #1*.”
5.3.5.3 Changed section heading to “DISCRETE IN #2*.”
5.3.5.3.1 Added “ANONYMOUS MODE*” section.
5.3.5.5 Changed section heading to “DISCRETE IN #1*.”
5.3.5.5.1 Added “PRESSURE ALT BROADCAST INHIBIT*” section.
5.3.5.5.2 Added “FAILSAFE RELAY OVERRIDE*” section.
5.3.6.2.2 Added “Failsafe Relay Control (GDL 88 Only)” section.

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Section/Page Description

Added note to “Equipment Status Annunciators” subsection.

Added “DISCRETE IN #1” before PRESSURE ALT BROADCAST INHIBIT* IN Pressure
6.6.1 Altitude Broadcast Inhibit Switch subsection.
Added note and “DISCRETE #2* before ANONYMOUS MODE to “UAT Anonymous
Mode” subsection.
Added “Traffic Format 7,” “GPS Format 7,” and “ADC/Hdg/Alt Format 7” to table 6-3
“ARINC 429 RECEIVE Selections.”
6.6.4
Added “Traffic Output Format 7” to table 6-4 “ARINC 429 TRANSMIT Selections
(GDL 88 Only).”
6.8.2 Added step 3 and step 4 to Rockwell Collins TTR-4000 verification process.
Appendix D Added “/422” to second sentence of note 5 in figure D-17.

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DEFINITIONS OF WARNINGS, CAUTIONS, AND NOTES

WARNING
A warning means injury or death is possible if the instructions are not
followed.

CAUTION
A caution means that damage to the equipment is possible.

NOTE
A note provides more information.

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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 website at
www.garmin.com/prop65.

WARNING
Perchlorate Material – special handling may apply.
Refer to www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate.

WARNING
The GDL 84/88 with GPS/SBAS contains a lithium battery that must be recycled or
disposed of properly. Battery replacement and removal must be performed by a Garmin
Authorized Repair Station.

CAUTION
To avoid damage to any of the GDL 84/88 units, take precautions to prevent Electro-Static
Discharge (ESD) when handling the unit, connectors, fan and associated wiring. ESD
damage can be prevented by touching an object that is of the same electrical potential as
the GDL 84/88 unit before handling the GDL 84/88 itself.

NOTE
Garmin recommends installation of the GDL 84/88 by a Garmin-authorized installer. To
the extent allowable by law, Garmin will not be liable for damages resulting from the
improper or negligent installation of the GDL 84/88 unit by anyone other than a Garmin-
authorized installer. It is the responsibility of the installer to ensure the latest revision of
the applicable installation manual is used for any installation of a Garmin product. For
questions, or to request the latest revision of a Garmin installation manual, refer to
flyGarmin.com.

NOTE
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not be up to date.

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 TABLE OF CONTENTS
1 GENERAL DESCRIPTION ............................................................................................................1-1
1.1 Introduction ...............................................................................................................................1-1
1.2 Equipment Description ..............................................................................................................1-2
1.3 Definitions and Abbreviations ..................................................................................................1-3
1.4 Reference Documents ...............................................................................................................1-5
1.5 Interface Summary ....................................................................................................................1-6
1.6 General Specifications .............................................................................................................1-10
1.7 GPS/SBAS Specifications .......................................................................................................1-12
1.8 978 MHz UAT Specifications .................................................................................................1-13
1.9 1030 MHz Transmitter Specifications ....................................................................................1-13
1.10 1090 MHz Receiver Specifications .........................................................................................1-13
1.11 Requirements ...........................................................................................................................1-14
1.12 Regulatory Compliance ...........................................................................................................1-17
2 LIMITATIONS .................................................................................................................................2-1
2.1 Installation Limitations .............................................................................................................2-1
3 INSTALLATION OVERVIEW ......................................................................................................3-1
3.1 Introduction ...............................................................................................................................3-1
3.2 Minimum Systems Configuration .............................................................................................3-1
3.3 GDL 88 External Sensors and Devices .....................................................................................3-2
3.4 Antenna Considerations ............................................................................................................3-8
3.5 Cabling and Wiring Considerations ........................................................................................3-12
3.6 Air Circulation and Cooling ....................................................................................................3-12
4 INSTALLATION PROCEDURES ..................................................................................................4-1
4.1 Unit and Accessories .................................................................................................................4-1
4.2 Optional Accessories .................................................................................................................4-5
4.3 Miscellaneous Options ..............................................................................................................4-7
4.4 Installation Accessories and Materials Required But Not Supplied .........................................4-8
4.5 Special Tools Required .............................................................................................................4-9
4.6 Coaxial Cable Installation .........................................................................................................4-9
4.7 Equipment Mounting ...............................................................................................................4-10
4.8 Antenna Installation and Connections .....................................................................................4-11
5 CONNECTOR PINOUT INFORMATION ...................................................................................5-1
5.1 J881/P881 Connector ................................................................................................................5-2
5.2 Annunciator ...............................................................................................................................5-3
5.3 Functional Descriptions .............................................................................................................5-3
6 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION/CHECKOUT ................................................................................6-1
6.1 System Configuration Overview ...............................................................................................6-1
6.2 Mounting, Wiring, and Power Checks ......................................................................................6-2
6.3 GDL 84/88 Install Tool .............................................................................................................6-3
6.4 Product Information and Statistics ............................................................................................6-4
6.5 Software Loading ......................................................................................................................6-5
6.6 Configuration Operations ..........................................................................................................6-6
6.7 Ground Checks (Configuration Mode) ...................................................................................6-24
6.8 Ground Checks (Normal Mode) ..............................................................................................6-34
6.9 Documentation Checks ...........................................................................................................6-35

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7 PERIODIC MAINTENANCE .........................................................................................................7-1
7.1 Equipment Calibration ..............................................................................................................7-1
APPENDIX A ENVIRONMENTAL QUALIFICATION FORM .................................................A-1
APPENDIX B GDL 84/88 DATA FORMAT ................................................................................... B-1
B.1 GDL 84/88 RS-232 Air Data Input Format ............................................................................. B-1
APPENDIX C MECHANICAL DRAWINGS .................................................................................C-1
APPENDIX D INTERCONNECT DRAWINGS .............................................................................D-1

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 LIST OF FIGURES
Figure 1-1 GDL 84 Interface Diagram .............................................................................................1-6
Figure 1-2 GDL 88 Interface Diagram .............................................................................................1-8
Figure 3-1 Antenna Placement ..........................................................................................................3-8
Figure 3-2 Fixed Wing GPS Antenna Mounting Considerations ...................................................3-10
Figure 3-3 Rotorcraft GPS Antenna Mounting Considerations ......................................................3-10
Figure 4-1 GPS Antenna Ground Plane ..........................................................................................4-11
Figure 4-2 UAT/1090 Antenna Ground Plane ................................................................................4-12
Figure 6-1 USB-A and USB-B Connectors ......................................................................................6-3
Figure 6-2 GDL 84 Unit Information Page .......................................................................................6-4
Figure 6-3 GDL 88/88D Unit Information Page ...............................................................................6-4
Figure 6-4 Upload Software Page .....................................................................................................6-5
Figure 6-5 Faults Page ......................................................................................................................6-6
Figure 6-6 Configuration Changes ....................................................................................................6-7
Figure 6-7 Aircraft Configuration Page ............................................................................................6-8
Figure 6-8 Antenna Page ................................................................................................................6-12
Figure 6-9 Audio Configuration Page .............................................................................................6-13
Figure 6-10 ARINC 429 Page ...........................................................................................................6-14
Figure 6-11 RS-232/RS-422 Page ....................................................................................................6-17
Figure 6-12 Ethernet Page ...............................................................................................................6-22
Figure 6-13 Faults Page ....................................................................................................................6-24
Figure 6-14 GPS/SBAS Page ............................................................................................................6-25
Figure 6-15 Data Inputs Diagnostics Page ........................................................................................6-27
Figure 6-16 Discretes Diagnostics Page ...........................................................................................6-30
Figure 6-17 Ethernet Diagnostics Page .............................................................................................6-33
Figure C-1 GDL 84/88 Center of Gravity ........................................................................................ C-2
Figure C-2 GDL 84H/88H Center of Gravity .................................................................................. C-4
Figure C-3 GDL 84/88 Unit With Mounting Rack (Vertical Orientation) ....................................... C-6
Figure C-4 GDL 84/88 Unit With Mounting Rack (Horizontal Orientation) .................................. C-7
Figure C-5 GDL 84H/88H Unit with Mounting Rack (Horizontal Orientation) ............................. C-8
Figure C-6 Annunciator .................................................................................................................... C-9
Figure D-1 GDL 88/88D - Typical Installation ................................................................................D-2
Figure D-2 GDL 84/88 with GPS/SBAS - Typical Installation .......................................................D-4
Figure D-3 GDL 88/88D - Power, Configuration, and Antenna Interconnect .................................D-6
Figure D-4 GDL 88/88D - Single and Dual GTNs Interconnect ......................................................D-8
Figure D-5 GDL 88/88D - Single and Dual GNS 400W/500W Series Interconnect .....................D-10
Figure D-6 GDL 88/88D - GNS 480 Interconnect .........................................................................D-12
Figure D-7 GDL 88/88D - GMX 200/MX20 Interconnect ............................................................D-13
Figure D-8 GDL 84/88 - Single and Dual Transponder Interconnect ............................................D-14
Figure D-9 GDL 84/88 - Air Data Interconnect .............................................................................D-16
Figure D-10 GDL 84/88 - Audio Interconnect .................................................................................D-17
Figure D-11 GDL 84/88 - ARINC 429 Interconnect ........................................................................D-18
Figure D-12 GDL 84/88 - Radar Altimeter Interconnect .................................................................D-19
Figure D-13 GDL 84/88 - Switches Interconnect .............................................................................D-20
Figure D-14 GDL 84/88 - Single Annunciator Interconnect ............................................................D-21
Figure D-15 GDL 84/88 - Dual Annunciator Interconnect ..............................................................D-22
Figure D-16 GDL 88/88D - Traffic Source Interconnect .................................................................D-23
Figure D-17 GDL 84/88 - Flight Stream Interconnect .....................................................................D-25
Figure D-18 GDL 88/88D - G500/G600 Interconnect .....................................................................D-26

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Figure D-19 GDL 88/88D - G1000 Interconnect .............................................................................D-27
Figure D-20 GDL 88/88D - Legacy G1000 Interconnect .................................................................D-28

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 LIST OF TABLES
Table 1-1 Reference Documents ..........................................................................................................1-5
Table 1-2 GDL 84 Interface Ports........................................................................................................1-6
Table 1-3 GDL 84 Compatible Garmin Devices..................................................................................1-7
Table 1-4 GDL 88 Interface Ports........................................................................................................1-9
Table 1-5 GDL 88 Compatible Garmin Devices..................................................................................1-9
Table 1-6 Physical Specifications – GDL 84/88 Units ......................................................................1-10
Table 1-7 Physical Specifications - Annunciator ...............................................................................1-10
Table 1-8 Operating Specifications.................................................................................................... 1-11
Table 1-9 Current Specifications ....................................................................................................... 1-11
Table 1-10 GPS/SBAS Specifications .................................................................................................1-12
Table 1-11 978 MHz UAT Specifications............................................................................................1-13
Table 1-12 Transmitter Specifications .................................................................................................1-13
Table 1-13 Receiver Specifications .....................................................................................................1-13
Table 1-14 Approved UAT/1090 Antennas..........................................................................................1-14
Table 1-15 Approved GPS/SBAS Antennas ........................................................................................1-15
Table 1-16 TSO Authorization.............................................................................................................1-18
Table 1-17 Applicable P/Ns .................................................................................................................1-18
Table 1-18 System Functions...............................................................................................................1-19
Table 1-19 TSO Deviations .................................................................................................................1-20
Table 1-20 FCC and IC IDs .................................................................................................................1-20
Table 3-1 Altitude Source Priority .......................................................................................................3-3
Table 3-2 GPS Source Priority.............................................................................................................3-4
Table 3-3 Heading Source Priority ......................................................................................................3-5
Table 3-4 Airspeed Source Priority......................................................................................................3-6
Table 3-5 Vertical Rate Priority ...........................................................................................................3-7
Table 3-6 Radio Altitude Priority.........................................................................................................3-7
Table 3-7 Maximum UAT/1090 Antenna to Transponder Antenna Spacing .......................................3-9
Table 4-1 Catalog Part Numbers..........................................................................................................4-1
Table 4-2 Fixed Wing Standard Kit Accessories .................................................................................4-2
Table 4-3 Rotorcraft Standard Kit Accessories....................................................................................4-3
Table 4-4 Replacement Fan Parts ........................................................................................................4-3
Table 4-5 Replacement Right Angle Hook ..........................................................................................4-3
Table 4-6 Socket Contact Part Numbers ..............................................................................................4-4
Table 4-7 GA 35...................................................................................................................................4-5
Table 4-8 GA 36...................................................................................................................................4-5
Table 4-9 GA 37...................................................................................................................................4-6
Table 4-10 A33W...................................................................................................................................4-6
Table 4-11 UAT/1090 Antenna ..............................................................................................................4-6
Table 4-12 Miscellaneous Options.........................................................................................................4-7
Table 4-13 Required Accessories...........................................................................................................4-8
Table 4-14 Recommended Crimp Tools ................................................................................................4-9
Table 5-1 Annunciator .........................................................................................................................5-3
Table 5-2 Power ...................................................................................................................................5-3
Table 5-3 Antennas ..............................................................................................................................5-3
Table 6-1 Aircraft Category Selections................................................................................................6-9
Table 6-2 AIR/GROUND Discrete Configurations ...........................................................................6-11
Table 6-3 ARINC 429 RECEIVE Selections.....................................................................................6-15
Table 6-4 ARINC 429 TRANSMIT Selections (GDL 88 Only) .......................................................6-16

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Table 6-5 ARINC 429 SPEED Selections .........................................................................................6-16
Table 6-6 RS-232 INPUT Selections .................................................................................................6-18
Table 6-7 RS-232 OUTPUT Selections .............................................................................................6-20
Table 6-8 RS-422 Input Selections ....................................................................................................6-21
Table 6-9 RS-422 Output Selections..................................................................................................6-21

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 GDL 84/88 MOD LEVEL HISTORY
The following table identifies hardware modification (Mod) Levels for the GDL 88, GDL 88D, GDL 84
with GPS/SBAS, GDL 88 with GPS/SBAS, and GDL 88D with GPS/SBAS. 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 (refer to 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 at the Dealer Resource Center at Garmin’s website. A Garmin provided
user name and password is required.

Service Bulletin Purpose of

Mod Level Service Bulletin Date
Number Modification

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1 GENERAL DESCRIPTION
1.1 Introduction .....................................................................................................................................1-1
1.2 Equipment Description ....................................................................................................................1-2
1.3 Definitions and Abbreviations ........................................................................................................1-3
1.4 Reference Documents .....................................................................................................................1-5
1.5 Interface Summary ..........................................................................................................................1-6
1.5.1 GDL 84 Interface Summary .................................................................................................1-6
1.5.2 GDL 88 Interface Summary .................................................................................................1-8
1.6 General Specifications ..................................................................................................................1-10
1.7 GPS/SBAS Specifications .............................................................................................................1-12
1.8 978 MHz UAT Specifications .......................................................................................................1-13
1.9 1030 MHz Transmitter Specifications ..........................................................................................1-13
1.10 1090 MHz Receiver Specifications ...............................................................................................1-13
1.11 Requirements .................................................................................................................................1-14
1.11.1 UAT/1090 Antenna Requirements .....................................................................................1-14
1.11.2 GPS Antenna Requirements ...............................................................................................1-15
1.11.3 License Requirements .........................................................................................................1-16
1.12 Regulatory Compliance .................................................................................................................1-17
1.12.1 TSO Authorization and Advisory Circular References ......................................................1-17
1.12.2 TSO Deviations ..................................................................................................................1-20
1.12.3 FCC Grant of Equipment Authorization .............................................................................1-20

1.1 Introduction

NOTE
Garmin recommends installation of the GDL 84/88 by a Garmin-authorized installer. To
the extent allowable by law, Garmin will not be liable for damages resulting from
improper or negligent installation of the GDL 84/88. For questions, refer to
flyGarmin.com.
The GDL 84/88 TSO Installation Manual is intended to provide physical, mechanical, and electrical
information for use in the planning and design of a GDL 84/88 installation. It is not a substitute for an
approved airframe-specific maintenance manual, installation design drawing, or complete installation data
package. Attempting to install equipment by referencing this manual alone, and without first planning or
designing an installation specific to your aircraft, is not recommended. The content of this manual assumes
use by competent and qualified avionics engineering personnel and/or avionics installation specialists
using standard aviation maintenance practices in accordance with Title 14 of the CFR and other relevant
accepted practices. Refer to section 2 for additional information and other considerations.

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1.2 Equipment Description

CAUTION
The use of ground-based cellular telephones while aircraft are airborne is prohibited by
FCC rules. Due to the potential interference with onboard systems, the use of ground-
based cell phones while the aircraft is on the ground is subject to FAA regulation 14 CFR
§91.21. FCC regulation 47 CFR §22.925 prohibits airborne operation of ground-based
cellular telephones. When any aircraft leaves the ground, all ground-based cellular
telephones on board that aircraft must be turned off. Ground-based cell phones that are
on, even in a monitoring state, can disrupt GPS/SBAS performance.

NOTE
Product model number followed by an H will denote helicopter variant. Product model
number followed by a D will denote dual antenna diversity variant.
The GDL 84/88 is a remote-mounted unit that contains a 978 MHz UAT, a 1090 MHz receiver, and a 1030
MHz transmitter. The GDL 84/88 will transmit ownship ADS-B data via the UAT data link. It will receive
data from other UAT and 1090ES equipped aircraft, as well as FIS-B. The received data may be output to
a display.
The GDL 84/88 Series consist of the following variations:
 GDL 84
 GDL 84H
 GDL 88
 GDL 88H
 GDL 88 with GPS/SBAS
 GDL 88H with GPS/SBAS
 GDL 88D
 GDL 88DH
 GDL 88D with GPS/SBAS
 GDL 88DH with GPS/SBAS
Certain non-aviation radios, including marine transceivers, can interfere with civil aviation navigation and
surveillance equipment including the Garmin GDL 84/88. When installing GDL 84/88 equipment, it is the
responsibility of the installer to ensure that the GDL 84/88 modification is compatible with all previous
aircraft modifications. Garmin recommends that whenever a GDL 84/88 is installed in an aircraft, that has
been modified with non-aviation radios, particular care should be exercised to verify that these do not
interfere with the proper function of the GDL 84/88.
Special care should also be taken to ensure that there is no interference with the GDL 84/88 if non-aviation
radios are installed in an aircraft after a GDL 84/88 has been installed. If interference is found, it can be
addressed by relocating antennas, rerouting cables, using filters to attenuate unintentional harmonic
frequency transmissions, or using various other techniques for elimination of the interference. It may be
necessary to remove or replace the interfering radio with a model that does not interfere with the proper
functioning of the GDL 84/88.

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1.3 Definitions and Abbreviations
Definitions
GDL 84/88 system refers to the entire system including the GDL 84/88 LRU, antennas, and associated
equipment.
GDL 84/88 refers to the LRU at the core of the GDL 84/88 system. Unless otherwise noted, references
made to GDL 84/88 will equally apply to all GDL 84/88 variants.
SBAS refers to a system that supports wide-area augmentation through the use of broadcast messages from
satellites to improve the GPS navigation accuracy. SBAS is a general term used to describes such as
WAAS and EGNOS.
Abbreviations
The following Abbreviations/acronyms are used within this document:
ACAS Airborne Collision Avoidance System
ADS-B Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast
AFMS Aircraft Flight Manual Supplement
API Appliance Project Identifier
ASA Aircraft Surveillance Applications
CFR Code of Federal Regulations
CSID Call Sign Identification
DME Distance Measuring Equipment
EASA European Aviation Safety Agency
EGNOS European Geostationary Navigation Overlay Service
EQF Environmental Qualification Form
ETSO European Technical Standard Order
FAA Federal Aviation Administration
FADEC Full Authority Digital Engine Control
FCC Federal Communications Commission
FIS-B Flight Information Services-Broadcast
FMS Flight Manual Supplement
GNSS Global Navigation Satellite System
GPS Global Positioning System
HSDB High-Speed Data Bus
ICAO International Civil Aviation Organization
LAT Latitude
LON Longitude
LRU Line Replaceable Unit
NAS National Airspace System
NOTAM Notice to Airmen
PABI Pressure Altitude Broadcast Inhibit
PED Portable Electronic Device
POH Pilot Operating Handbook
PVT Position, Velocity, Time
RFMS Rotorcraft Flight Manual Supplement
RSS Radio Specifications Standard
SATCOM Satellite Communications
SBAS Satellite-Based Augmentation System
TAS Traffic Advisory System

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TAWS Terrain Avoidance Warning System
TCAS Traffic Collision Avoidance System
TIS-B Traffic Information Service-Broadcast
TFR Temporary Flight Restriction
TTFF Time to First Fix
TSO Technical Standing Order
UAT Universal Access Transceiver
UHF Ultra-High Frequency
USB Universal Serial Bus
VHF Very High Frequency
VSWR Voltage Standing Wave Ratio
WAAS Wide Area Augmentation System

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1.4 Reference Documents
Table 1-1 lists publications related to the installation of the GDL 84/88.
Table 1-1 Reference Documents

Document P/N
GDL 84/88 Environmental Qualification Form 005-00358-20

GDL 84/88 Annunciator Environmental Qualification Form 005-00358-45

Flight Stream 110/210 TSO Installation Manual 190-01700-00

Garmin ADS-B Out Compatible Equipment 190-01533-00

GDL 69/69A TSO Installation Manual 190-00355-07

GDU 620 Installation Manual 190-00601-04

GIA 63 Installation Manual 190-00303-05

GMX 200 Installation Manual 190-00607-04

GNS 400W Series Installation Manual 190-00356-08

GNS 500W Series Installation Manual 190-00357-08

GNS 480 (CNX80) Color GPS/NAV/COM Installation Manual 560-0982-01

GTN 625/635/650 TSO Installation Manual 190-01004-02

GTN 725/750 TSO Installation Manual 190-01007-02

GTS 8XX/GPA 65 Installation Manual 190-00587-00

GTS Processor Installation Manual 190-00587-50

GTX 3X5 Transponder TSO Installation Manual 190-01499-02

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1.5 Interface Summary
1.5.1 GDL 84 Interface Summary
The GDL 84 utilizes RS-232, RS-422, ARINC 429, and discrete inputs/outputs to communicate with other
LRUs and systems on an aircraft. Refer to figure 1-1 and table 1-2 for a summary of GDL 84 interfaces.
Refer to appendix D for interconnect details.

UAT/1090 Antenna

Radar
Altimeter

GPS/SBAS
Antenna

Pressure
Altitude

Control Panel
(Transponder)
Garmin Flight Stream
GDL 84

Switches/
Heading
Annunciators

Audio
Air Data
Panel

Figure 1-1 GDL 84 Interface Diagram

Table 1-2 GDL 84 Interface Ports

Number of
Interface Description I/O
Ports
RS-232 In/Out 5
RS-422 In/Out 2
ARINC 429 In 3
Discrete In/Out 6/5
Configuration Module for aircraft configuration data storage In/Out 1
USB Data Port for configuration and checkout through PC In/Out 1

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Min SW
Compatible Device Interface
Version
Flight Stream 110/210 (PED display) RS-422 v2.12
GTX 327, GTX 32 RS-232 v2.05
GTX 33/33D RS-232 v3.02
GTX 330/330D RS-232 v3.02
SL-70 RS-232 v1.2

Table 1-3 is current at the time of publication.

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1.5.2 GDL 88 Interface Summary
The GDL 88 utilizes RS-232, RS-422, ARINC 429, Garmin HSDB, and discrete inputs/outputs
to communicate with other LRUs and systems on an aircraft. Refer to figure 1-2 and table 1-4 for
a summary of GDL 88 interfaces. Refer to appendix D for interconnect details.
Top UAT/1090 Antenna Bottom UAT/1090 Antenna

GDL 88D Only

GPS/SBAS
Antenna

Pressure
Altitude
GDL 88 with
GPS/SBAS Only

Control Panel
Display
(Transponder)

Flight Stream
Heading
Garmin
GDL 88
Audio Panel
Air Data

External GPS

Radar Altimeter

Switches/
Annunciators

Traffic System

Figure 1-2 GDL 88 Interface Diagram

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Number of
Interface Description I/O
Ports
RS-232 In/Out 5
RS-422 In/Out 2
ARINC 429 In 3
ARINC 429 Out 2
HSDB In/Out 2
Discrete In/Out 6/5
Configuration Module for aircraft configuration data storage In/Out 1
USB Data Port for configuration and checkout through PC In/Out 1

Table 1-5 GDL 88 Compatible Garmin Devices

Min SW
Compatible Device Interface
Version
Flight Stream 110/210 (PED display) RS-422 v2.12
GDL 69/69A HSDB data forwarding v3.40
GMX 200 RS-422 v2.14
GNS 400W/500W RS-232, ARINC 429 v5.03
GNS 480 RS-232 v2.4
GTN 6XX/7XX HSDB v3.00
G1000 HSDB v15.01
G1000 Legacy Traffic RS-232 v7.10
G1000 Legacy FIS-B RS-422 v12.00
G500/G600 HSDB v7.00
GTS 8X0 HSDB v3.00
GTS 8X5 HSDB v2.00
GTX 327, GTX 32 RS-232 v2.05
GTX 33/33D RS-232 v3.02
GTX 330/330D RS-232 v3.02
GTX 3X5 RS-232 v2.00
MX20 RS-422 v5.8
SL 70 RS-232 v1.2

Table 1-5 is current at the time of publication.

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Table 1-6 Physical Specifications – GDL 84/88 Units
Characteristics Specifications
GDL 84/88 Height (Unit only) 6.17"
GDL 84H/88H Height (Unit only) 6.55"
Height GDL 84/88 Height (Installed with vertical rack and connectors) 7.01"
GDL 84/88 Height (installed with horizontal rack and connectors) 2.55"
GDL 84H/88H Height (installed with horizontal rack and connectors) 2.00"
GDL 84/88 Width (Unit only) 1.75"
GDL 84/88 Width (Installed with vertical rack and connectors) 1.95"
Width
GDL 84/88 Width (Installed with horizontal rack and connectors) 6.85"
GDL 84H/88H Width (Installed with rack and connectors) 7.3"
GDL 84/88 Depth (Unit only) 7.62"
Depth GDL 84H/88H Depth (Unit only) 7.65"
GDL 84/88 Depth (Installed with rack and connectors) 11.05"
GDL 88/88H Weight (Unit only) 2.4 lbs
GDL 88 Weight (Installed with rack and connectors) 3.75 lbs
GDL 88H Weight (Installed with rack and connectors) 3.6 lbs
GDL 84/84H/88/88H with GPS/SBAS Weight (Unit only) 2.78 lbs
GDL 84/88 with GPS/SBAS Weight (Installed with rack and connectors) 4.13 lbs
GDL 84H/88H with GPS/SBAS Weight (Installed with rack and
4.00 lbs
Weight connectors)
GDL 88D/88DH Weight (Unit only) 2.52 lbs
GDL 88D Weight (Installed with rack and connectors) 3.87 lbs
GDL 88DH Weight (Installed with rack and connectors) 3.75 lbs
GDL 88D/88DH with GPS/SBAS Weight (Unit only) 2.90 lbs
GDL 88D with GPS/SBAS Weight (Installed with rack and connectors) 4.25 lbs
GDL 88DH with GPS/SBAS Weight (Installed with rack and connectors) 4.10 lbs
Table 1-7 Physical Specifications - Annunciator
Characteristics Specifications
Height 1.150"
Width 1.150"
Depth 1.001"
Weight 2 oz

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Characteristics Specifications
Operating Temperature Range -45°C to +70°C
Humidity 95% at 65°C
Altitude Range 55,000 ft (maximum)
Input Voltage Range 9 to 33 VDC
External fan incorporated into GDL 84/88
External Cooling
backplate is required.
Hardware Compliance RTCA/DO-254 Level C
For more details, refer to the applicable EQF at the
Environmental Testing Dealer Resource Center at Garmin’s website.
Refer to table 1-1 for EQF P/Ns.

Table 1-9 Current Specifications

Current Draw (14 Volt) Current Draw (28 Volt)
LRU
Maximum Maximum
Annunciator 0.1 A 0.1 A

GDL 84/88 with GPS/SBAS

1.43 A 0.71 A
GDL 88D with GPS/SBAS
GDL 88D
1.29 A 0.64 A
GDL 88

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Table 1-10 GPS/SBAS Specifications

Characteristics Specifications
Number of Channels 15 (12 GPS and 3 GPS/SBAS)
Frequency 1575.42 MHz L1, C/A code

Sensitivity -134.5 dBm GPS

(Acquisition, No Interference) -135.5 dBm SBAS
Sensitivity (Drop Lock) -144 dBm
Dynamic Range > 20 dB
LAT/LON Position Accuracy <1.25 meter RMS horizontal, <2 meter vertical, with SBAS
Velocity 1000 knots maximum (above 60,000 ft)
TTFF (Time To First Fix) 1:45 min. typical with current almanac, position, and time
Reacquisition 10 seconds typical
Position Update Interval 0.2 sec (5 Hz)
1 PPS (Pulse Per Second) ±275 Nsec of UTC second
Datum WGS-84
SATCOM Compatibility SATCOM compatibility is dependent upon antenna selection.
Antenna Power Supply 35 mA typical, 40 mA max at 4.7 VDC

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Table 1-11 lists the characteristics and specifications of the UAT transceiver at the rear RF connector.
Table 1-11 978 MHz UAT Specifications

Characteristics Specifications
Frequency 978.00 MHz
Transmit Power 40 W (+46 dBm)
Frequency Tolerance + 20 PPM
Continuous Phase FSK, h = 0.6, Raised Cosine
Modulation
shaping, a = 0.5
Data Rate 1.04 Mbps
99% Power Bandwidth 1.3 MHz
60 dB Bandwidth 3.3 MHz (estimated)
Receiver Sensitivity -96 dBm for 90% MSR

1.9 1030 MHz Transmitter Specifications

Table 1-12 lists the characteristics and specifications of the 1030 MHz transmitter at the rear RF connector.
Table 1-12 Transmitter Specifications

Characteristics Specifications
Frequency 1030 MHz
Transmit Power -21.5 dBm
Frequency Tolerance +20 kHz

1.10 1090 MHz Receiver Specifications

Table 1-13 lists the characteristics and specifications for the 1090 MHz receiver at the rear RF connector
Table 1-13 Receiver Specifications

Characteristics Specifications
Frequency 1090 MHz
Frequency Tolerance + 1 MHz
Modulation Binary Pulse-Position
Data Rate 1 Mbps
Sensitivity -82 dBm for 90% MSR

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CAUTION
50 ohm 5 watt terminators must be installed on all unused antenna ports. Operating the
GDL 84/88 without RF terminations on the Top or Bottom UAT Antenna ports can result
in equipment damage.

NOTE
Certain types of transponder antennas that utilize thin radiator elements are only intended
for use at 1030 and 1090 MHz. These types of antennas should be evaluated on a model-
by-model basis to determine their suitability as UAT data link antennas.
1.11.1 UAT/1090 Antenna Requirements
The GDL 84/88 requires UHF antenna(s) meeting the following specifications:
 Standard 50 ohm vertically polarized antenna with a VSWR < 1.7:1 at 978 MHz and < 1.5:1 at
1090 MHz.
 TSO-C66( ), TSO-C74( ), or TSO-C112( ) antennas that also meet the VSWR specification.
The antennas listed in table 1-14 meet the above specifications.
Table 1-14 Approved UAT/1090 Antennas

Model/
Manufacturer Part Number Connector Type Notes
Description
Aero Antenna AT130-16 DME Transponder TNC DC Grounded

CI-100 DME Transponder BNC Open Circuit

CI-100-2 DME Transponder TNC Open Circuit

CI-105 DME Transponder BNC Open Circuit

CI-105-3 DME Transponder BNC Open Circuit

Comant CI-105-16 DME Transponder BNC Open Circuit

CI-110-40-30 DME Transponder C Open Circuit

CI-110-41-30 DME Transponder C DC Grounded

CI-110-60-30 DME Transponder C Open Circuit

CI-110-61-30 DME Transponder C DC Grounded

Dayton-Granger L10-611-( ) L-Band Blade Varies DC Grounded

590-0052 or
A-40 TNC Open Circuit
013-00219-00
Garmin
590-0051 or
A-41 TNC DC Grounded
013-00174-00

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Antenna performance is critical to GPS/SBAS operation. Table 1-15 lists antennas that meet Garmin’s
minimum performance specifications. The GDL 84/88 with internal GPS/SBAS receiver must be
interfaced with one of these antennas to achieve acceptable performance.
Table 1-15 Approved GPS/SBAS Antennas

Garmin Order
Model/Description Conn Type Mfr Part Number
Number
Garmin 013-00235-( )
GA 35, GPS/WAAS
TNC 013-00235-( )
[1] Aero
AT575-93G( )-TNCF-000-RG-27-NM
Antenna

Garmin 013-00244-( )
GA 36, GPS/WAAS TNC 013-00244-( )
Aero
AT575-126G( )-TNCF-000-RG-27-NM
Antenna

Garmin 013-00245-( )
GA 37, GPS/WAAS/XM TNC 013-00245-( )
Aero
AT2300-126G( )-TNCF-000-RG-27-NM
Antenna

Garmin 013-00261-( )
A33W, WAAS Antenna TNC 013-00261-( )
Aero
AT575-332G( )- TNCF-000-RG-27-NM
Antenna

TNC/BNC
GPS/VHF Antenna Comant CI-2580-200 N/A
[2]

TNC/BNC
GPS/VHF Antenna Comant CI-2728-200 N/A
[2]

TNC/TNC/
GPS/XM/VHF Antenna Comant CI-2580-410 N/A
BNC [3]

TNC/TNC/
GPS/XM/VHF Antenna Comant CI-2728-410 N/A
BNC [3]

GPS/WAAS Antenna TNC Comant CI-428-200 N/A

GPS/XM Antenna TNC/TNC Comant CI-428-410 N/A

[1] Same mounting hole pattern as GA 56, but GA 35 antenna has a physically larger footprint.
[2] The GPS connector is a TNC type. The VHF connector is a BNC type.
[3] The GPS connector is a TNC type. The XM connector is a TNC type. The VHF connector is a BNC
type.

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1.11.3 License Requirements

CAUTION
The VHF 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.

NOTE
Canadian installations are required to meet Industry Canada specifications for maximum
radiation as documented in RSS 102. For more information about RF exposure and
related Canadian regulatory compliance, contact:
Manager, Radio Equipment Standards
Industry Canada
365 Laurier Avenue
Ottawa, Ontario
K1A 0C8
In accordance with Canadian Radio Specifications Standard 102 (RSS 102), RF field strength
exposure to persons from an antenna connected to this device should be limited to 60 V/m for
controlled environment and 28 V/m for uncontrolled environment.
The Telecommunications Act of 1996, effective February 8, 1996, provides the FCC discretion to
eliminate radio station license requirements for aircraft and ships. GDL 84/88 installations must comply
with current transmitter licensing requirements. In the US, to find out the specific details on whether a
particular installation is exempt from licensing, please visit the FCC website
http://wireless.fcc.gov/aviation. If an aircraft license is required, submit an application for a license on
FCC form 404. To provide forms by fax the FCC also has a fax-on-demand service. Outside the US,
contact the responsible telecommunication authority. The GDL 84/88 owner accepts all responsibility for
obtaining the proper licensing before using the transceiver. The maximum transmitting power, modulation
identification, and frequency band information may be required for licensing and are detailed in
section 1.8.

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1.12.1 TSO Authorization and Advisory Circular References
The conditions and tests required for TSO approval of this article are minimum performance standards. It
is the responsibility of those installing this article either on or within a specific type or class of aircraft to
determine that the aircraft installation conditions are within the TSO standards. TSO articles must have
separate approval for installation in an aircraft. The article may be installed only in compliance with 14
CFR Part 43 or the applicable airworthiness requirements.
All GDL 84/88 unit functions are design approved under the TSO. Unauthorized changes or modifications
to any GDL 84/88 unit may void the compliance to required regulations and authorization for continued
equipment usage.
It is the installer’s responsibility to ensure the ADS-B Out system is compliant with AC 20-165A and to
ensure compatibility between the GDL 84/88 and the ADS-B Out equipment. Refer to Garmin ADS-B Out
Compatible Equipment, for compatible equipment shown to be eligible for 14 CFR 91.227-compliant
installations in accordance with AC 20-165A.
FIS-B information is to be used for pilot planning decisions and pilot near-term decisions focused on
avoiding areas of inclement weather that are beyond visual range or where poor visibility precludes visual
acquisition of inclement weather.
FIS-B weather and NAS status information may be used as follows:
 To promote pilot awareness of own ship location with respect to reported weather, including
hazardous meteorological conditions, NAS status indicators, enhance pilot planning decisions, and
pilot near-term decision-making.
 To cue the pilot to communicate with the Air Traffic Control controller, Flight Service Station
specialist, operator dispatch, or airline operations control center for general and mission critical
meteorological information, National Airspace System (NAS) status conditions, or both.
FIS-B information, including weather information, NOTAMs, and TFR areas, are intended for the sole
purpose of assisting in long- and near-term planning decision making. The system lacks sufficient
resolution and updating capability necessary for aerial maneuvering associated with immediate decisions.
The API for the GDL 84/88 is GMN-00862. The API has been used for project identification with the FAA
and EASA. In addition, the alpha character appended to the API in the ETSO certificate has been added to
supplement project identification by EASA. This alpha character does not represent a version number;
refer to applicable hardware and software part numbers to identify appliance approvals.

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 Table 1-16 TSO Authorization

GDL 88/88H w/ GPS/SBAS

GDL 84/88 Annunciator

GDL 88D/88DH w/
TSO/ETSO/SAE/
GDL 84/84H and
GDL 88D/88DH

FUNCTION RTCA/ CLASS/TYPE

GDL 88/88H

EUROCAE
GPS/SBAS

Airborne Navigation Sensors Using the Global TSO-C145c

C C Position System (GPS) Augmented by the B2
DO-229D
Satellite Based Augmentation System (SBAS)

C C Universal Access Transceiver (UAT) Automatic A1H

TSO-C154c
C Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) DO-282B
C C Equipment Operating on Frequency of 978 MHz A1S

Aircraft Flight Information Services – Broadcast TSO-C157a

I I I I 1
(FIS-B) Data Link Systems and Equipment DO-267A

C C Extended Squitter Automatic Dependent A1

Surveillance – Broadcast (ADS-B) and Traffic TSO-C166b
Information Service – Broadcast (TIS-B) DO-260B
Equipment Operating on the Radio Frequency of
C C 1090 Megahertz (MHz) A1S

Avionics Supporting Automatic Dependent TSO-C195a

C C C C Surveillance – Broadcast (ADS-B) Aircraft C1 C2 C3 C5
DO-317A
Surveillance Applications (ASA)

I – Incomplete TSO - The incomplete TSOs are for an incomplete system. In order for the GDL 84/88 to be
a complete TSO system it must be interfaced to units with applicable TSO authorization. The installer
should verify that non-Garmin interfaced devices listed in this manual have been authorized under the
applicable TSO to assure the installed system will comply with the TSO requirements.
C – Complete TSO
The information provided in the TSO Authorization table is directly applicable to the GDL 84/88 systems
with the P/Ns listed in table 1-16.
Table 1-17 Applicable P/Ns
Description P/Ns
System Software (GDL 84) 006-B0684-12 through -1( )
006-B0684-01 through -0( )
System Software (GDL 88)
006-B0684-10 through -1( )
Boot Block 006-B0688-00
CLD/FPGA 006-C0141-22 through -2( )
WAAS Software 006-B0339-20 through -2( )

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System Function DO-178B Level Notes

UAT Transmission B

UAT Reception B

Transponder Interrogation B

Mode S Extended Squitter Reception B

Correlation of Traffic (ADS-B, ADS-R, TIS-B, and TAS/TCAS) B

Traffic Processing and Output to Display B [2]

Flight Information Data (FIS-B) Data Processing and Output to Display D [2]

Internal GPS/SBAS B [3]

HSDB Data Forwarding B [1]

TAS/TCAS Communication B [1]

Conflict Situational Awareness (CSA) and Alerting B

System Failure Annunciation B

Air/Ground Determination B

Audio Active Suppression B

Configuration Data Integrity B

Audio Inhibit B

Anonymous Mode B

Provide TAS/TCAS I Control B [1]

Accept Control Panel Inputs B

Wireless Access Point Interface E

[1] These functions are available on GDL 88 models only.

[2] GDL 84 outputs to PED display via Flight Stream 110/210 only.
[3] GDL 84/88/88D with GPS/SBAS only.

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Table 1-19 TSO Deviations
TSO Deviation
1. Garmin was granted a deviation from RTCA/DO-229D Section 2.1.1.10 to use GPS antennas that
meet Garmin minimum performance specifications instead of DO-301 qualified antennas.
2. Garmin was granted a deviation from the TSO for marking product type, TSO number, equipment
TSO-C145c
class, incomplete TSO and software part number on the exterior of the GDL 84/88.
3. Garmin was granted a deviation from the TSO to use RTCA/DO-160F instead of RTCA/DO-160E
as the standard for Environmental Conditions and Test Procedures of Airborne Equipment.
1. Garmin was granted a deviation from the TSO for marking TSO deviation and software part
number on the exterior of the GDL 84/88.
2. Garmin was granted a deviation from RTCA/DO-282B paragraph 2.2.4.5.2.5.1.e that specifies the
TSO-C154c
use of only ground speed in determining the Vertical Status of light aircraft.
3. Garmin was granted a deviation from RTCA/DO-282B section 2.2.4.5.4.15 to not provide installers
with a configuration option to enable or disable Call Sign Identification (CSID) Logic.
1. Garmin was granted a deviation from RTCA DO-267A section 3.6.2.3 to use Product File Identifier
in addition to APDU Number when reconstructing a Product File from linked APDUs as specified
TSO-C157a by Aerodrome and Airspace FIS-B Product Definitions, v4.00.
2. Garmin was granted deviations from the TSO for marking product type, TSO number, equipment
class, incomplete TSO and software part number on the exterior of the GDL 84/88.
1. Garmin was granted a deviation from RTCA DO-260B section 2.2.13.6.2.c that requires signal
reception alternate between top and bottom antennas every 2 seconds to use the method of
antenna switching described in RTCA DO-282B section 2.2.8.1.c.
TSO-166b 2. Garmin was granted deviations from the TSO for marking Product Type, TSO number, equipment
class, TSO deviation and software part number on the exterior of the GDL 84/88.
3. Garmin was granted a deviation from the TSO not to process ADS-R as required by
RTCA/DO-260B section 2.2.18.
1. Garmin was granted deviations from TSO for marking TSO number, equipment class, TSO
TSO-C195a
deviation and software part number on the exterior of the GDL 84/88.

1.12.3 FCC Grant of Equipment Authorization

Table 1-20 FCC and IC IDs

Model FCC ID IC ID
GDL 84
IPH-01246 1312A-01246
GDL 88

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2.1 Installation Limitations ...................................................................................................................2-1
2.1.1 UAT/1090 Antenna ..............................................................................................................2-1
2.1.2 GPS/SBAS Antenna .............................................................................................................2-1
2.1.3 Mode S Transponder .............................................................................................................2-1
2.1.4 HSDB Packet Forwarding ....................................................................................................2-1
2.1.5 PVT Data ..............................................................................................................................2-1
2.1 Installation Limitations
2.1.1 UAT/1090 Antenna
The GDL 84/88 UAT is limited to using antennas meeting the requirements as specified in
section 1.11.
2.1.2 GPS/SBAS Antenna
The GDL 84/88 GPS/SBAS receiver is limited to using one of the GPS/SBAS antennas listed in
table 1-15.
2.1.3 Mode S Transponder
If the GDL 84/88 is installed in an aircraft with a mode S transponder, the UAT anonymity feature must be
disabled to prevent two different aircraft addresses from being transmitted (transponder mode S address
and the GDL 84/88 temporary address). Refer to section 6 for installation configuration settings.
2.1.4 HSDB Packet Forwarding
The GDL 88 HDSB is not approved for forwarding data whose failure condition for loss or malfunction is
classified as hazardous or catastrophic.
2.1.5 PVT Data
Position, velocity, time (PVT) data is not approved for applications whose failure condition for misleading
and/or malfunction without warning is classified as hazardous or catastrophic.

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3 INSTALLATION OVERVIEW
3.1 Introduction .....................................................................................................................................3-1
3.2 Minimum Systems Configuration ...................................................................................................3-1
3.2.1 ADS-B In and ADS-B Out Installation ................................................................................3-1
3.2.2 ADS-B In Only Installation ..................................................................................................3-2
3.2.3 ADS-B Out Only Installation (No Display) .........................................................................3-2
3.3 GDL 88 External Sensors and Devices ...........................................................................................3-2
3.3.1 Multiple Control Panel Sources ............................................................................................3-2
3.3.2 Multiple Uncorrected Pressure Altitude Sources .................................................................3-3
3.3.3 Multiple GPS Sources (GDL 88 Only) .................................................................................3-4
3.3.4 Multiple Heading Sources ....................................................................................................3-5
3.3.5 Multiple Airspeed Sources ...................................................................................................3-6
3.3.6 Multiple Barometric Vertical Rate Sources ..........................................................................3-7
3.3.7 Multiple Radio Altitude Sources ..........................................................................................3-7
3.4 Antenna Considerations ..................................................................................................................3-8
3.4.1 UAT/1090 Antenna Location ...............................................................................................3-8
3.4.2 GPS Antenna Location (GDL 84/88 with GPS/SBAS Only) .............................................3-10
3.4.3 Electrical Bonding ..............................................................................................................3-12
3.5 Cabling and Wiring Considerations ..............................................................................................3-12
3.6 Air Circulation and Cooling ..........................................................................................................3-12
3.1 Introduction
An overview of the steps required for the installation of the GDL 84/88 is contained in this section. This
section includes guidance for antenna mounting and electrical wiring.
Always follow acceptable avionics installation practices per AC 43.13-1B, AC 43.13-2B, or later FAA
approved revisions of these documents. The GPS/SBAS installation instructions have been prepared to
meet the guidance material contained in AC 20-138A, Airworthiness Approval of Global Navigation
Satellite System (GNSS) Equipment.
3.2 Minimum Systems Configuration
The following section describes the minimum configuration required for the installation of the GDL 84/88.
3.2.1 ADS-B In and ADS-B Out Installation
The GDL 88 may be installed to function as an ADS-B In system (for display of traffic/FIS-B information)
and as an ADS-B Out transmitter. This configuration requires the following minimum installation:
 GDL 88 unit
 UAT/1090 antenna(s)
 GPS/SBAS position source
 Compatible display
 Audio panel
 Control panel source (transponder)
 Altitude source (transponder, display, altitude encoder, etc.)

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The GDL 88 may be installed to function only as an ADS-B In system (for display of traffic/FIS-B
information). This configuration requires the following minimum installation.
 GDL 88 unit
 UAT/1090 antenna(s)
 GPS/SBAS position source
 Compatible display
 Audio panel
 Altitude source (transponder, display, altitude encoder, etc.)
 Other ADS-B Out system, such as a Garmin GTX 330 ES transponder

NOTE
In order to guarantee ADS-R and TIS-B services are provided, a TSO-C154c or
TSO-C166b ADS-B Out system is required. The ADS-B Out system must be indicating in
its ADS-B Out transmissions that the aircraft is ADS-B In equipped. Typically, this
indication is controlled in the ADS-B Out system through configuration.
3.2.3 ADS-B Out Only Installation (No Display)
The GDL 84/88 may be installed to function only as an ADS-B transmitter. This configuration requires the
following minimum installation.
 GDL 84/88
 UAT/1090 antenna(s)
 GPS/SBAS position source
 Control panel source (transponder)
 Pressure Altitude Broadcast Inhibit (PABI) switch
(Only required for installations utilizing transponder interrogation feature)
 Altitude source (transponder, display, altitude encoder, etc.)
 An external equipment annunciator must be installed to provide equipment failure annunciation
(Annunciator not included in install kit. Refer to figure D-14 or figure D-15 for external
annunciator information.)
3.3 GDL 88 External Sensors and Devices
The GDL 84/88 can accept data from multiple sources. If multiple sources are used, the GDL 84/88 will
accept data as described below. The input priority of each external data source cannot be configured.
3.3.1 Multiple Control Panel Sources
The GDL 84/88 can accept control panel data, including Mode 3/A Code (Squawk Code), Ident Status and
Mode, from two transponders. If two transponder sources are supplied, the GDL 84/88 selects control
panel data from the active transponder.

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3.3.2 Multiple Uncorrected Pressure Altitude Sources
The GDL 84/88 can accept uncorrected pressure altitude from multiple sources. If multiple sources of
altitude data are supplied to the GDL 84/88, only valid data from the highest priority source is used. If the
highest priority source becomes unavailable, data is taken from the next-highest priority source. The
priorities of the altitude sources are as follows from highest to lowest:
Table 3-1 Altitude Source Priority
Priority Source Notes
1 ARINC 429 label 203 from Airdata #1 or #2 [1]
2 ARINC 429 label 203 from Airdata/Heading w/Alt
3 ARINC 429 label 203 from Traffic Format 7
4 RS-232 from Airdata Format 1
5 RS-232 from Altitude Format 1, 2, or 3
RS-232 from GTX Mode S #1 or #2, GTX Mode C #1 or #2, SL Mode C Format
6 [2]
1 #1 or #2, or SL Mode C Format 2 #1 or #2
7 RS-232 from GTX 3000 Format 1 [2][5]
8 Ethernet (HSDB) pressure altitude from GX000 [5]
9 Ethernet (HSDB) Pressure altitude from GDU 620 [5]
10 Ethernet (HSDB) from a GTN (GTN #1 or #2 system pressure altitude) [3][5]
Ethernet (HSDB) from a GTN (Parallel Gray Code from GTX #1 or #2
11 [4][5]
Transponder)
12 RS-422 bus from Legacy ADS-B [5]

[1] If Airdata #1 and #2 formats are configured, the GDL 84/88 uses ARINC 429 label 203 from
Airdata #1 first, unless transponder #2 is the selected control panel, then ARINC 429 label 203
from Airdata #2 is used.
[2] If transponder #1 and #2 are configured, the GDL 84/88 uses the selected transponder's
pressure altitude.
[3] If GTN #1 and #2 pressure altitude is received, the GDL 88 uses the GTN #1 pressure altitude
first, unless transponder #2 is the selected control panel, then GTN #2 pressure altitude is
used.
[4] If GTX #1 and GTX #2 are present, the GDL 84/88 uses the selected GTX's parallel Gray code
pressure altitude.
[5] GDL 88 units only.

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3.3.3 Multiple GPS Sources (GDL 88 Only)
The GDL 88 can accept GPS data from multiple sources. If multiple sources of GPS data are supplied, the
GDL 88 will automatically select the best source. If the quality criteria of the GPS sources are equal, then
the GPS sources are prioritized are as follows from highest to lowest:
Table 3-2 GPS Source Priority
Priority Source Notes
1 Ethernet (HSDB) GPS data from GTN #1
2 RS-232 GPS data from GNS #1
3 ARINC 429 bus from GPS Format 7 (coupled with Time Mark #1)
4 RS-232 ADS-B+ Format 2 #1
5 Ethernet (HSDB) GPS data from GTN #2
6 RS-232 GPS data from GNS #2
7 RS-232 ADS-B+ Format 2 #2
8 Internal GPS/SBAS (GDL 88/88D with GPS/SBAS only)

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3.3.4 Multiple Heading Sources
The GDL 84/88 unit can accept heading data from multiple sources. If multiple sources of heading data are
supplied to the GDL 84/88, only valid data from the highest priority source is used. If the highest priority
source becomes unavailable, data is taken from the next-highest priority source. The priorities of the
heading sources are as follows from highest to lowest:
Table 3-3 Heading Source Priority
Priority Source Notes
1 ARINC 429 label 314 from Heading
2 ARINC 429 label 320 from Heading
3 ARINC 429 label 314 from Airdata/Heading w/Alt
4 ARINC 429 label 320 from Airdata/Heading w/Alt
5 ARINC 429 label 314 from Airdata/Heading No Alt
6 ARINC 429 label 314 from Airdata/Heading/Altitude Format 7
7 ARINC 429 label 320 from Airdata/Heading No Alt
8 ARINC 429 label 320 from TAS/TCAS
9 Ethernet (HSDB) from GX000 or GDU 620 [2]
10 Ethernet (HSDB) from GTN [2]
11 ARINC 429 label 320 from Heading
12 ARINC 429 label 320 from Airdata/Heading w/Alt
13 ARINC 429 label 320 from Airdata/Heading No Alt
14 ARINC 429 label 320 from Airdata/Heading/Altitude Format 7
15 ARINC 429 label 320 from TAS/TCAS
16 RS-232 from GTX 3000 Format 1 [1][2]

[1] When dual transponders are configured, the GDL 88 will use the same source for heading
that it uses for pressure altitude.
[2] GDL 88 units only.

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3.3.5 Multiple Airspeed Sources
The GDL 84/88 unit can accept airspeed data from multiple air data sources. If multiple sources of
airspeed data are supplied to the GDL 84/88, only valid data from the highest priority source is used. If the
highest priority source becomes unavailable, data is taken from the next-highest priority source. The
priorities of the airspeed sources are as follows from highest to lowest:
Table 3-4 Airspeed Source Priority
Priority Source Notes
1 ARINC 429 label 206 from Airdata #1 or #2 [1]
2 ARINC 429 label 206 from Airdata/Heading w/Alt
3 ARINC 429 label 206 from Airdata/Heading No Alt
4 ARINC 429 label 206 from Airdata/Heading/Altitude Format 7
5 RS-232 indicated airspeed from Airdata Format 1
6 HSDB indicated airspeed from GDU 620 [3]
7 HSDB indicated airspeed from GX000 [3]
8 ARINC 429 label 210 from Airdata #1 or #2 [2]
9 ARINC 429 label 210 from Airdata/Heading w/Alt
10 ARINC 429 label 210 from Airdata/Heading No Alt
11 ARINC 429 label 210 from Airdata/Heading/Altitude Format 7
12 RS-232 true airspeed from Airdata Format 1
13 HSDB true airspeed from GDU 620 [3]
14 HSDB true airspeed from GX000 [3]

[1] If Airdata #1 and #2 formats are configured, the GDL 84/88 uses ARINC 429 label 206
from the same Airdata source (Airdata #1 or #2) being used for pressure altitude as
described in section 3.3.2.
[2] If Airdata #1 and #2 formats are configured, the GDL 84/88 uses ARINC 429 label 210
from the same Airdata source (Airdata #1 or #2) being used for pressure altitude as
described in section 3.3.2.
[3] GDL 88 units only.

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3.3.6 Multiple Barometric Vertical Rate Sources
The GDL 84/88 unit can accept barometric vertical rate data from multiple air data sources. If multiple
sources of barometric vertical rate data are supplied to the GDL 84/88, only valid data from the highest
priority source is used. If the highest priority source becomes unavailable, data is taken from the next-
highest priority source. The priorities of the barometric vertical rate sources are as follows from highest to
lowest:
Table 3-5 Vertical Rate Priority
Priority Source Notes
1 ARINC 429 label 212 from Airdata #1 or #2 [1]
2 ARINC 429 label 212 from Airdata/Heading w/Alt
3 ARINC 429 label 212 from Airdata/Heading No Alt
4 ARINC 429 label 212 from Airdata/Heading/Altitude Format 7
5 RS-232 vertical rate from Airdata Format 1
6 RS-232 from GTX 3000 Format 1 [2][3]
7 HSDB from GDU 620 [3]
8 HSDB from GX000 [3]

[1] If Airdata #1 and #2 formats are configured, the GDL 84/88 uses ARINC 429 label 212
from the same Airdata source (Airdata #1 or #2) being used for pressure altitude as
described in section 3.3.2.
[2] When dual transponders are configured, the GDL 88 uses the same source for vertical
rate that it uses for pressure altitude.
[3] GDL 88 units only.
3.3.7 Multiple Radio Altitude Sources
The GDL 88 can accept radio altitude data from multiple radio altitude sources. If multiple sources of radio
altitude are supplied to the GDL 88, only valid data from the highest priority source is used. If the highest
priority source becomes unavailable, data is taken from the next-highest priority source. The priorities of
the radio altitude sources are as follows from highest to lowest:
Table 3-6 Radio Altitude Priority
Priority Source Notes
1 ARINC 429 label 164 from Radio Altimeter
2 ARINC 429 label 164 from Airdata/Heading/Altitude Format 7
3 HSDB from GX000, GDU 620, or GTN.

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3.4 Antenna Considerations
This section contains mounting location considerations for the antennas required for the GDL 84/88 units.
For mounting the UAT/1090 and GPS/SBAS antennas, refer to FAA approved data.
3.4.1 UAT/1090 Antenna Location
The following guidance provides information to aid the installer in ensuring that the optimal location is
selected for the installation of the UAT/1090 antenna(s). Figure 3-1 shows the placement of the UAT/1090
antenna(s).

TOP UAT/1090 ANTENNA GPS ANTENNA

(GDL 88 WITH DIVERSITY)

BOTTOM UAT/1090
ANTENNA

Figure 3-1 Antenna Placement

1. The UAT/1090 antenna(s) should be located away from major protrusions, such as engine(s),
propeller(s), and antenna masts. It should be as far as practical from landing gear doors, access
doors, or other openings that could affect its radiation pattern.
2. The main UAT/1090 antenna must be mounted vertically on the bottom of the aircraft. The
optional second UAT/1090 antenna (GDL 88 with diversity only) must be mounted vertically on
the top of the aircraft.
3. The UAT/1090 antenna(s) must be mounted no closer than 20 inches from any FADEC.
4. The UAT/1090 antenna(s) must be mounted no closer than 20 inches to any transponder or
TAS/TCAS antenna.

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 5. When the GDL 84/88 is configured to communicate with the aircraft transponder using the
transponder interrogation feature, the following antenna guidelines must be followed:
a. The installed transponder must be utilizing a bottom mounted antenna.
b. The bottom UAT/1090 antenna must be mounted no further than specified in table 3-7 from
the transponder antenna.

Table 3-7 Maximum UAT/1090 Antenna to Transponder Antenna Spacing

UAT/1090 Antenna Cable Assembly Cable Loss [1] Maximum Antenna Spacing [2]
0.75 dB ≤ Cable Loss < 1.0 dB 137 inches
1.0 dB ≤ Cable Loss < 2.0 dB 122 inches
2.0 dB ≤ Cable Loss < 3.0 dB 109 inches

[1] Cable assembly cable loss includes loss of the coax cable with connectors.
[2] Measured from center of UAT/1090 antenna to the center of transponder antenna.

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3.4.2 GPS Antenna Location (GDL 84/88 with GPS/SBAS Only)
The following guidance provides information to aid the installer in ensuring that the optimal location is
selected for the installation of the GPS antenna. Figure 3-2 shows the recommended placement of the GPS
antenna for fixed wing aircraft. Figure 3-3 shows the recommended placement of the GPS antenna for
rotorcraft.

ANTENNA MASKED BY VERTICAL FIN, T-TAIL

OR DORSAL FIN. ANTENNA NOT MOUNTED
LEVEL WITH RESPECT TO THE NORMAL
FLIGHT ATTITUDE
DISTANCE BETWEEN COM AND GPS ANTENNAS
SHOULD BE GREATER THAN 2 FEET.

GOOD BETTER

GREATER THAN 3 INCHES AFT OF

WINDSCREEN

NORMAL
FLIGHT
ATTITUDE

SIDE VIEW
ANTENNA MUST BE ON
TOP OF AIRCRAFT

Figure 3-2 Fixed Wing GPS Antenna Mounting Considerations

GPS ANTENNA

TOP UAT/1090
ANTENNA

BOTTOM UAT/1090 ANTENNA

Figure 3-3 Rotorcraft GPS Antenna Mounting Considerations

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The GPS antenna is a key element in the overall system performance and integrity for GPS/SBAS. The
mounting location, geometry, and surroundings of the antenna can affect the system performance and/or
availability. The following guidance provides information to aid the installer in ensuring that the optimal
location is selected for the installation of the GPS antenna. The installation guidelines presented here meet
the intent of AC 20-138A Section 16. The greater the variance from these guidelines, the greater the
chance of decreased signal availability. Because meeting all of these installations guidelines may not be
possible on all aircraft, these guidelines are listed in order of importance to achieve optimum performance.
Items numbered 3a, 3b, and 3c below are of equal importance and their significance may depend on the
aircraft installation. The installer should use their best judgment to balance the installation guidelines.
1. Mount the antenna as close to level as possible with respect to the normal cruise flight attitude of
the aircraft. If the normal flight attitude is not known, substitute with the waterline, which is
typically referenced as level while performing a weight and balance check. A shim may be used to
level the antenna.
2. The GPS antenna should be mounted in a location to minimize the effects of airframe shadowing
during typical maneuvers. Typically mounting farther away from the tail section reduces signal
blockage seen by the GPS antenna.
3a. The GPS antenna should be mounted no closer than two feet from any VHF COM antenna or any
other antenna which may emit harmonic interference at the L1 frequency of 1575.42 MHz. An
aircraft EMC check (refer to section 6) can verify the degradation of GPS in the presence of
interference signals. If an EMC check reveals unacceptable interference, either insert a GPS notch
filter in line with the offending VHF COM, the (re-radiating) ELT transmitter, or select a different
GPS antenna location.

NOTE
When mounting a combination antenna, the recommended distance of two feet or more is
not applicable to the distance between the antenna elements in a combination antenna (e.g.,
GPS and COM, GPS and XM) provided the combination antenna is TSO authorized and
has been tested to meet Garmin’s minimum performance standards.

3b. The GPS antenna should be mounted no closer than two feet from any antennas emitting more than
25 watts of power. An aircraft EMC check can verify the degradation of GPS in the presence of
interference signals.
3c. To minimize the effects of shadowing at 5° elevation angles, the GPS antenna must be mounted no
closer than 9 inches (center to center) from other antennas, including passive antennas such as
another GPS antenna or XM antenna.
4. To maintain a constant gain pattern and limit degradation by the windscreen, avoid mounting the
antenna closer than 3 inches from the windscreen.
5. A 12 inch center-to-center spacing between GPS antennas is required to achieve the best possible
low-elevation antenna gain by minimizing pattern degradation due to shadowing and near-field
interaction. When practical, 12 inch center-to-center spacing between GPS antennas must be used.
If 12 inch spacing is not practical, the maximum center-to-center spacing possible must be used,
but never less than 9 inch center-to-center spacing. Spacing less than 9 inches center-to-center
results in unacceptable antenna pattern degradation.

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3.4.3 Electrical Bonding
Ensure that the GPS/SBAS and UAT/1090 antenna(s) are electrically bonded to the aircraft.
3.5 Cabling and Wiring Considerations
Wiring should be installed in accordance with AC 43.13-1B Chapter 11, Sections 8 through 13. The
following issues should be addressed:
 It should not be possible for the cable harness to be exposed to wire chafing.
 The cable harness should not be located near flight control cables, high capacity electrical lines
(e.g., DC electric motor cables) or fuel lines.
 The cable harness should be located in a protected area of the aircraft (i.e., isolated from engine
rotor burst).
 Do not route cable near high-energy sources (i.e., DC motors, high heat sources).
 Wiring which is required to be shielded per the interconnect diagrams in appendix D must be
shielded.
 Pigtail lengths must be less than 3.0 inches.
Refer to section 4.5 for connector and tooling information.
Refer to section 4.6 for recommended coax cable installation.
Refer to section 4.8 for the applicable wiring connections to assemble the wiring connector.
Once the cable assemblies have been made, attach the cable connectors to the rear connector plate. After
installing the GDL 84/88 mounting rack, attach the assembled connector plate. Route the wiring bundle as
appropriate. Avoid sharp bends.
3.6 Air Circulation and Cooling
The GDL 84/88 unit meets all TSO requirements without external cooling. However, as with all electronic
equipment, lower operating temperatures extend equipment life.
Units tightly packed in the avionics stack heat each other through radiation, convection, and sometimes by
direct conduction. Even a single unit operates at a much higher temperature in still air than in moving air.
Fans or some other means of moving the air around electronic equipment are usually a worthwhile
investment.
The GDL 84/88 has a cooling fan integrated into the backplate. Ensure that there are no obstructions to the
air inlets or fan exhaust.

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4 INSTALLATION PROCEDURES
4.1 Unit and Accessories .......................................................................................................................4-1
4.2 Optional Accessories .......................................................................................................................4-5
4.2.1 GPS Antenna Options ...........................................................................................................4-5
4.2.2 UAT/1090 Antenna Options .................................................................................................4-6
4.3 Miscellaneous Options ....................................................................................................................4-7
4.4 Installation Accessories and Materials Required But Not Supplied ...............................................4-8
4.4.1 Accessories Required But Not Supplied ...............................................................................4-8
4.4.2 Installation Materials Required But Not Supplied ................................................................4-8
4.5 Special Tools Required ...................................................................................................................4-9
4.6 Coaxial Cable Installation ...............................................................................................................4-9
4.7 Equipment Mounting ....................................................................................................................4-10
4.7.1 Rack Installation .................................................................................................................4-10
4.7.2 GDL 84/88 Unit Insertion and Removal ............................................................................4-10
4.7.3 Unit Replacement ...............................................................................................................4-10
4.8 Antenna Installation and Connections ..........................................................................................4-11
4.8.1 GPS Antenna ......................................................................................................................4-11
4.8.2 UAT/1090 Antenna ............................................................................................................4-12
4.1 Unit and Accessories
For description of units, refer to table 4-1.

Table 4-1 Catalog Part Numbers

Model Unit Only Kit Standard Kit Unit P/N

GDL 84 010-00860-10 010-00860-40 011-03727-00
GDL 84H 010-00860-B0 010-00860-F0 011-03728-00
GDL 88 010-00859-00 010-00859-30 011-02369-00
GDL 88H 010-00859-A0 010-00859-E0 011-02369-10
GDL 88 with GPS/SBAS 010-00860-00 010-00860-30 011-02370-00
GDL 88 with GPS/SBAS, N/A N/A 011-02370-40
Upgrade
GDL 88H with GPS/SBAS 010-00860-A0 010-00860-E0 011-02370-10
GDL 88H with GPS/SBAS, N/A N/A 011-02370-50
Upgrade
GDL 88D 010-00861-00 010-00861-30 011-02371-00
GDL 88DH 010-00861-A0 010-00861-E0 011-02371-10
GDL 88D with GPS/SBAS 010-00862-00 010-00862-30 011-02372-00
GDL 88DH with GPS/SBAS 010-00862-A0 010-00862-E0 011-02372-10

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 Table 4-2 Fixed Wing Standard Kit Accessories

Model Item P/N

Configuration Module Kit 011-00979-03
Backplate Assembly 011-01718-10
GDL 84
Connector Kit 011-02375-00
Remote Installation Kit 011-02621-00
Configuration Module Kit 011-00979-03
Backplate Assembly 011-01718-00
GDL 88
Connector Kit 011-02375-00
Remote Installation Kit 011-02621-00
Configuration Module Kit 011-00979-03
Backplate Assembly 011-01718-10
GDL 88 with GPS/SBAS
Connector Kit 011-02375-00
Remote Installation Kit 011-02621-00
Configuration Module Kit 011-00979-03
Backplate Assembly 011-01718-20
GDL 88D
Connector Kit 011-02375-00
Remote Installation Kit 011-02621-00
Configuration Module Kit 011-00979-03
Backplate Assembly 011-01718-30
GDL 88D with GPS/SBAS
Connector Kit 011-02375-00
Remote Installation Kit 011-02621-00

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 Table 4-3 Rotorcraft Standard Kit Accessories

Model Item P/N

Configuration Module Kit 011-00979-03
Backplate Assembly 011-01718-50
GDL 84H
Connector Kit 011-02375-00
Remote Installation Kit 011-02621-A0
Configuration Module Kit 011-00979-03
Backplate Assembly 011-01718-40
GDL 88H
Connector Kit 011-02375-00
Remote Installation Kit 011-02621-A0
Configuration Module Kit 011-00979-03
Backplate Assembly 011-01718-50
GDL 88H with GPS/SBAS
Connector Kit 011-02375-00
Remote Installation Kit 011-02621-A0
Configuration Module Kit 011-00979-03
Backplate Assembly 011-01718-60
GDL 88DH
Connector Kit 011-02375-00
Remote Installation Kit 011-02621-A0
Configuration Module Kit 011-00979-03
Backplate Assembly 011-01718-70
GDL 88DH with GPS/SBAS
Connector Kit 011-02375-00
Remote Installation Kit 011-02621-A0

Table 4-4 Replacement Fan Parts

Model Item P/N

GDL 88 Fan with Connector 371-00026-01
GDL 84/88 with GPS/SBAS 211-60234-14
Fan Mounting Screws - Qty 4
GDL 88D
GDL 88D with GPS/SBAS Fan Guard 117-00402-00

Table 4-5 Replacement Right Angle Hook

Model Item P/N
GDL 88
GDL 84/88 with GPS/SBAS
Right Angle Mounting Hook Kit K00-00747-00
GDL 88D
GDL 88D with GPS/SBAS

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 Table 4-6 Socket Contact Part Numbers

Wire Gauge 22-28 AWG

Garmin P/N 336-00021-00

Military P/N M39029/58-360 [1]

[1] Non-Garmin part numbers shown are not maintained by Garmin and are subject to
change without notice.

NOTE
For configuration module pins, set the crimp tool for 28 AWG wire. For fan connector
pins, set the crimp tool for 26 AWG wire.

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4.2 Optional Accessories
4.2.1 GPS Antenna Options
For details regarding antenna selection, refer to section 1.11.2. Once the antenna type is decided upon,
refer to the information below for detailed parts information for antennas available directly from Garmin.
Contact the manufacturer directly for information on other antennas.
GA 35 Antenna:
GA 35 Antenna Garmin P/N 013-00235-00 contains the following items:

Table 4-7 GA 35

Item P/N Qty

013-00235-00 (Garmin)
GA 35 GPS/ WAAS Antenna [1] 1
AT575-93G (Aero Antenna)

[1] Antenna includes 8-32 x 1.00" SS mounting screws (qty 4) and O-ring (qty 1).
An antenna doubler may also be required. Refer to the applicable antenna installation data.
To secure the antenna, #8 washers (qty 4) and 8-32 (qty 4) self-locking nuts or suitable nutplates installed
on the doubler are required. Torque the four supplied 8-32 stainless steel screws 12-15 in-lbs. Torque
should be evenly applied across all mounting screws to avoid deformation of the mounting area.
A TNC plug is required to connect the GPS coaxial cable to the antenna.
GA 36 Antenna:
GA 36 Antenna Garmin P/N 013-00244-00 contains the following items:

Table 4-8 GA 36

Item P/N Qty

013-00244-00 (Garmin)
GA 36 GPS/WAAS Antenna [1] 1
AT575-126G (Aero Antenna)

[1] Antenna includes 10-32 x 1.00" SS mounting screws (qty 4) and O-ring (qty 1).
An antenna doubler may also be required. Refer to the applicable antenna installation data.
To secure the antenna, #10 washers (qty 4) and 10-32 (qty 4) self-locking nuts or suitable nutplates
installed on the doubler are required. Torque the four supplied 10-32 stainless steel screws 15-20 in-lbs.
Torque should be evenly applied across all mounting screws to avoid deformation of the mounting area.
A TNC plug is required to connect the GPS coaxial cable to the antenna.

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GA 37 Antenna Garmin P/N 013-00245-00 contains the following items:

Table 4-9 GA 37

Item P/N Qty

013-00245-00 (Garmin)
GA 37 GPS/WAAS + XM Antenna [1] 1
AT2300-126G (Aero Antenna)

[1] Antenna includes 10-32 x 1.00" SS mounting screws (qty 4) and O-ring (qty 1).
An antenna doubler may also be required. Refer to the applicable antenna installation data.
To secure the antenna, #10 washers (qty 4) and 10-32 (qty 4) self-locking nuts or suitable nutplates
installed on the doubler are required. Torque the four supplied 10-32 stainless steel screws 15-20 in-lbs.
Torque should be evenly applied across all mounting screws to avoid deformation of the mounting area.
A TNC plug is required to connect the GPS coaxial cable to the antenna.
A33W Antenna:
A33W Antenna Garmin P/N 013-00261-00 contains the following items:

Table 4-10 A33W

Item P/N Qty

A33W, WAAS [1] 013-00261-00 (Garmin) 1

[1] Antenna includes 6-32 x 1.00" SS mounting screws (qty 4) and O-ring (qty 1).
An antenna doubler may also be required. Refer to the applicable antenna installation data.
To secure the antenna, #6 washers (qty 4) and 6-32 (qty 4) self-locking nuts or suitable nutplates installed
on the doubler are required.
A TNC plug is required to connect the GPS coaxial cable to the antenna.
4.2.2 UAT/1090 Antenna Options

Table 4-11 UAT/1090 Antenna

Item Garmin P/N Qty

A-40 590-0052 or 013-00219-00 1
A-41 590-0051 or 013-00174-00 1

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Table 4-12 Miscellaneous Options

Item Garmin P/N Mfg P/N

Annunciator, 14VDC 010-01475-01 N/A
Annunciator, 28VDC 010-01475-02 N/A
Connector, BNC, Male, Clamp 330-00087-00 N/A
Connector, TNC, Male, Clamp N/A 031-4452 [1]
GPS 1.57542 GHz Notch Filter 330-00067-00 N/A
Placard, ADS-B Equipment Annunciator, White on 115-01726-00 N/A
Black

[1] This part is not available from Garmin.

Vendor Contact Information (provided for convenience only):
Amphenol RF, Four Old Newtown Road, Danbury, CT 06810 Phone: (800) 627-7100

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4.4 Installation Accessories and Materials Required But Not Supplied
4.4.1 Accessories Required But Not Supplied
The following installation accessories are required, but not provided.

Table 4-13 Required Accessories

Item Requirements
UAT/1090 Antenna Refer to section 4.2.2 for options.
GPS Antenna (provided with GDL 84) Refer to section 4.2.1 for options.

4.4.2 Installation Materials Required But Not Supplied

The GDL 84/88 is intended for use with the standard aviation accessories. The following items are
required for installation, but not supplied.
 Wire (MIL-W-22759/16 or equivalent)
 Shielded wire (MIL-C-27500 or equivalent)
 Aircraft grade category 5 Ethernet cable (Only required for installations utilizing HSDB
interfaces)

Manufacturer P/N
CARLISLE IT 392404 (24 AWG)
PIC WIRE AND CABLE 10424 (24 AWG)

 Mounting screws (8 minimum – MS24693 screw, machine, flat countersunk head 100°,
cross-recessed with .1380-32 UNC-2A thread, corrosion resistant steel)
 Push/pull (manually resettable) circuit breaker
 Tie wraps or lacing cord
 Ring terminals (for grounding)
 Coaxial cable (RG-400, RG-142B or equivalent – Refer to section 4.6 for additional information)
 USB-A to USB-B cable (for interface between the computer USB-A receptacle and the
GDL 84/88 USB-B receptacle)

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NOTE
D-sub insertion/extraction tools from ITT Cannon are all plastic, others are plastic with
metal tip.
Some of the connectors use crimp contacts. The table below identifies crimp tools required to ensure
consistent, reliable crimp contact connections for the rear D-sub connector.

Table 4-14 Recommended Crimp Tools

22 – 28 AWG (P881)
Hand Crimping
Manufacturer Insertion/
Tool Positioner
Extraction Tool
M81969/14-01
Military P/N M22520/2-01 M22520/2-09
M81969/1-04
Positronic 9507-0-0-0 9502-4-0-0 M81969/1-04
000849490
ITT Cannon 995-0001-584 995-0001-739
274-7048-000MIL
91067-1
AMP 601966-1 601966-6
2031838-1
M81969/14-01
Daniels AFM8 K42
M81969/1-04
M81969/14-01
Astro 615717 615725
M81969/1-04
Molex W-HTR-1031-E [1] N/A W-HT-2038 [1]
[1] For use with annunciator.

4.6 Coaxial Cable Installation

Follow the steps below for installation of the coaxial cables:
1. Route the coaxial cable to the GDL 84/88 location, keeping in mind the recommendations from
section 3.5. Secure the cable in accordance with AC 43.13-1B Chapter 11, Section 11.
2. Trim the coaxial cable to the desired length and install the TNC or BNC connectors per the
manufacturer’s instructions.

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NOTE
The helicopter backplate will not click into place. For the helicopter unit, align the screws
in the keyed holes and tighten. If unit does not slide smoothly into the backplate during
installation: remove unit, loosen screws, and slide unit back into place while adjusting
backplate until there is a smooth fit. Hold backplate, remove unit, and re-tighten backplate
screws to ensure proper alignment during final unit installation.
4.7.1 Rack Installation
The GDL 84/88 unit can be mounted vertically or horizontally. Use the dimensions shown in figure C-1 to
prepare the mounting holes for the GDL 84/88 unit. You may also use the GDL 84/88 unit mounting rack
itself as a template for drilling the mounting holes.
1. Attach the two feet to the rack using eight 8-32 flat head screws.
2. Attach the right angle hook to the unit using two 8-32 pan head screws.
3. To attach the backplate to the rack, align the backplate so that the backplate screw heads pass
through the keyed holes in the back of the rack.
4. If mounted vertically, slide the backplate down until it clicks into place. Secure the backplate by
tightening the four, 4-40 screws.
4.7.2 GDL 84/88 Unit Insertion and Removal
The GDL 84/88 unit is installed in the rack by sliding it straight in until it stops. The lock down arm is then
lifted over the right angled hook on the unit and hand tightened.
To remove the unit from the rack, pull on the lock down lever handle while loosening. Pulling on the lever
will disengage the locking teeth. Then pull the unit straight out of the rack.
GDL 84H/88H units have an additional 1/4-28 cap screw which must be torqued to 30 to 60 in-lbs.
4.7.3 Unit Replacement

NOTE
The right angle mounting hook must be removed whenever the GDL 84/88 unit is removed
for servicing.
When installing a new GDL 84/88 unit, the right angle hook must be installed first. Screw the right angle
hook, P/N 117-00253-01 into the front of the unit using the screws, P/N 211-60209-09. Refer to table 4-5
for replacement parts.
Whenever the GDL 84/88 unit is removed or reinstalled, verify that the unit power-up self-test sequence is
successfully completed and no faults are annunciated. Refer to section 6 for the configuration and checkout
procedures to be performed after a GDL 84/88 unit removal or replacement.

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NOTE
Temporarily locate the GPS/SBAS antenna with coax connected to the GDL 84/88 unit
and check the GPS/SBAS performance as described in section 4.2.1. Once a suitable
location has been verified, then permanently mount the antenna.

NOTE
If RG-142B or RG-400 is used, 1.5 dB equates to a length of approximately 6.5 feet of
cable with a connector on each end. RG-142B or RG-400 cable can be used as long as the
length is less than 35 feet. For longer lengths, use low-loss double or triple shielded
50 ohm coax cable.
4.8.1 GPS Antenna
This section provides information on the GPS/SBAS antenna installation. Refer to section 3.4.2 for
installation location considerations.
Follow the antenna manufacturer’s installation instructions for mounting the antenna. Ensure that the
GPS/SBAS antenna is electrically bonded to the aircraft. The GPS/SBAS antenna requires a minimum
ground plane radius of 7.5 inches around the perimeter of the antenna. Refer to figure 4-1.

GPS ANTENNA
GROUND PLANE

UM
IM
IN
.M
IN
5
7.

Figure 4-1 GPS Antenna Ground Plane

Once the antenna mounting position has been prepared, route the coax cable from the antenna to the
GDL 84/88 unit. Proper selection of coax cable and assembly of connectors is critical to GPS signal
performance. Cable loss from the GPS/SBAS antenna must be between 1.5 dB and 6.5 dB in order to
maintain proper rejection to interference signals.
Coaxial connectors and adapters, such as TNC to BNC, add additional loss to the cable and should be
considered when computing the cable loss. A typical loss of 0.2 dB can be used for each connection. To
maintain integrity of the SBAS signal, the GPS antenna coaxial cable must have a minimum of two shields
(e.g., RG-400 or RG-142B).

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For very short runs, where the loss is less than 1.5 dB, additional cable should be used to increase the loss
to within 1.5 dB to 6.5 dB. This additional cable may be coiled taking into account the minimum bend
radius of the cable.
During the post-installation checkout, susceptibility to harmonics of VHF COM transmitters will be
evaluated. If problems arise, then better isolation or distance may be required between the GPS and COM
antennas, or a 1575.42 MHz notch filter may be installed in series with the antenna coax of the VHF COM
transceiver to reduce or eliminate the harmonic interference. A notch filter (P/N 330-00067-00) is
available from Garmin.
If a VHF COM transmitter causes problems with the GPS on the selected frequencies as listed in the post-
installation checkout, the problem may be due to the ELT. This can be verified by disconnecting the ELT
antenna coax at the ELT unit. If the ELT is found to cause the problem, then contact the ELT manufacturer
or replace the ELT.
4.8.2 UAT/1090 Antenna
The GDL 84/88 requires the UHF antenna(s) meeting the specifications as described in section 1.11.
Follow the antenna manufacturer’s installation instructions for mounting the antenna. Refer to
section 3.4.1 for installation location considerations.
Ensure that the UAT/1090 antenna(s) are electrically bonded to the aircraft. Each UAT/1090 antenna
requires a minimum ground plane radius of 12 inches around the perimeter of the antenna. Refer to
figure 4-2 for details.

UAT/1090
ANTENNA
GROUND PLANE

UM
M
I NI
.M
IN
12

Figure 4-2 UAT/1090 Antenna Ground Plane

Cable loss between each UAT/1090 antenna and the GDL 84/88 must be between 0.75 dB and 3.0 dB. If
using the transponder interrogation feature to communicate with the transponder, also follow the cable loss
requirements in table 3-7. Coaxial connectors and adapters, such as TNC to BNC, add additional loss to the
cable and should be considered when computing the cable loss. A typical loss of 0.2 dB can be used for
each connection.

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5 CONNECTOR PINOUT INFORMATION
5.1 J881/P881 Connector ......................................................................................................................5-2
5.2 Annunciator .....................................................................................................................................5-3
5.3 Functional Descriptions ..................................................................................................................5-3
5.3.1 Power and Antennas .............................................................................................................5-3
5.3.2 Serial Data Electrical Characteristics ...................................................................................5-4
5.3.3 Ethernet (GDL 88 Only) .......................................................................................................5-6
5.3.4 Audio Output ........................................................................................................................5-6
5.3.5 Discrete Inputs ......................................................................................................................5-6
5.3.6 Discrete Outputs ...................................................................................................................5-8
5.3.7 Time Mark Inputs ...............................................................................................................5-10
5.3.8 Time Mark Outputs .............................................................................................................5-10

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60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78
40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59
35 36 37
J881
21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 38 39
(GDL 88)
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20

78 77 76 75 74 73 72 71 70 69 68 67 66 65 64 63 62 61 60

59 58 57 56 55 54 53 52 51 50 49 48 47 46 45 44 43 42 41 40

37 36 35
P881
39 38 34 33 32 31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24 23 22 21
(WIRING HARNESS)
20 19 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1

Pin Pin Name I/O Pin Pin Name I/O

1 RESERVED -- 40 RS-232 GND 5 --
2 RS-232 OUT 5 Out 41 USB GROUND --
3 TIME MARK 1B [3] In 42 USB VBUS POWER In
4 AUDIO OUT HI Out 43 RS-232 GND 4 --
5 RS-232 OUT 4 Out 44 RS-232 GND 3 --
6 RS-232 OUT 3 Out 45 RS-232 GND 2 --
7 RS-232 OUT 2 Out 46 RS-232 GND 1 --
8 RS-232 OUT 1 Out 47 ARINC 429 IN 2A In
9 TIME MARK 2B [3] In 48 ARINC 429 IN 1A In
10 ARINC 429 OUT 1A Out 49 ARINC 429 IN 3A In
11 ARINC 429 OUT 2A Out 50 FAN GROUND --
12 FAN SPEED In 51 ETHERNET IN 1A [2] In
13 AUDIO ACTIVE* Out 52 ETHERNET IN 1B [2] In
14 DISCRETE OUT 1* [1] Out 53 ETHERNET OUT 1A [2] Out
15 DISCRETE OUT 2* [1] Out 54 ETHERNET OUT 1B [2] Out
16 AIR/GROUND* In 55 TRAFFIC ALERT ACTIVE* Out
17 REMOTE POWER ON* In 56 RS-422 OUT 1A Out
18 GROUND -- 57 RS-422 IN 1A In
19 AIRCRAFT POWER In 58 RESERVED In
20 AIRCRAFT POWER In 59 SUPPRESSION Out
21 RS-232 IN 5 In 60 USB DATA LO I/O
22 TIME MARK 1A [3] In 61 USB DATA HI I/O
23 AUDIO OUT LO Out 62 CONFIG MODULE DATA I/O
24 RS-232 IN 4 In 63 CONFIG MODULE CLOCK Out
25 RS-232 IN 3 In 64 CONFIG MODULE GND --
26 RS-232 IN 2 In 65 CONFIG MODULE POWER Out
27 RS-232 IN 1 In 66 ARINC 429 IN 2B In
28 TIME MARK 2A [3] In 67 ARINC 429 IN 1B In
29 ARINC 429 OUT 1B Out 68 ARINC 429 IN 3B In
30 ARINC 429 OUT 2B Out 69 GROUND --
31 FAN POWER (5V) Out 70 ETHERNET IN 2A [2] In
32 RS-422 IN 2A In 71 ETHERNET IN 2B [2] In
33 RS-422 IN 2B In 72 ETHERNET OUT 2A [2] Out
34 RS-422 OUT 2A Out 73 ETHERNET OUT 2B [2] Out
35 RS-422 OUT 2B Out 74 RESERVED --
36 DICRETE IN #2* In 75 RS-422 OUT 1B Out
37 AUDIO INHIBIT #1* In 76 RS-422 IN 1B In
38 DISCRETE IN #1* In 77 AIRCRAFT GND --
39 AUDIO INHIBIT #2* In 78 AIRCRAFT GND --

An asterisk (*) following a signal name denotes that the signal is Active-Low, requiring a ground to
activate or supplying ground when active.
[1] When configured for dual GTX 3000 Format 1, the signal is reverse sense.
(i.e., the signal supplies an Active-High as an open circuit when active.)
[2] These pins are reserved in the GDL 84.
[3] GDL 88 only.

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7*&8
-00,*/(
"5
8*3&
)"3/&44 Key

4 3 2 1

Table 5-1 Annunciator

Pin Name Pin Color

POWER 1 Red
GROUND 2 Black
ENABLE 3 White
SYS TEST 4 Green

5.3 Functional Descriptions

5.3.1 Power and Antennas
This section covers the power input requirements and antenna connections. Refer to appendix D for
interconnect information.
Table 5-2 Power

Pin Name Connector Pin I/O

AIRCRAFT POWER P881 19 In

AIRCRAFT POWER P881 20 In
AIRCRAFT GND P881 77 --
AIRCRAFT GND P881 78 --

Table 5-3 Antennas

Pin Name Connector I/O

UAT/1090 BOTTOM ANTENNA - BTM P882 I/O

UAT/1090 TOP ANTENNA - TOP [1] P883 I/O
GPS/SBAS ANTENNA - GPS P884 In

UAT/1090 antenna(s) use BNC coaxial connectors on the connector backplate. The GPS/SBAS antenna
uses a TNC coaxial connector on the connector backplate.
[1] GDL 88D only.

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5.3.2.1 RS-232

Pin Name Connector Pin I/O

RS-232 OUT 1 P881 8 Out

RS-232 IN 1 P881 27 In
RS-232 GND 1 P881 46 --
RS-232 OUT 2 P881 7 Out
RS-232 IN 2 P881 26 In
RS-232 GND 2 P881 45 --
RS-232 OUT 3 P881 6 Out
RS-232 IN 3 P881 25 In
RS-232 GND 3 P881 44 --
RS-232 OUT 4 P881 5 Out
RS-232 IN 4 P881 24 In
RS-232 GND 4 P881 43 --
RS-232 OUT 5 P881 2 Out
RS-232 IN 5 P881 21 In
RS-232 GND 5 P881 40 --

The RS-232 outputs are compatible with EIA Standard RS-232C with an output voltage swing of at least
±5 V when driving a standard RS-232 load.

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Pin Name Connector Pin I/O

RS-422 OUT 1A P881 56 Out

RS-422 OUT 1B P881 75 Out
RS-422 OUT 2A P881 34 Out
RS-422 OUT 2B P881 35 Out
RS-422 IN 1A P881 57 In
RS-422 IN 1B P881 76 In
RS-422 IN 2A P881 32 In
RS-422 IN 2B P881 33 In

The RS-422 inputs and outputs conform to EIA standard RS-422.

5.3.2.3 ARINC 429

Pin Name Connector Pin I/O

ARINC 429 OUT 1A P881 10 Out

ARINC 429 OUT 1B P881 29 Out
ARINC 429 OUT 2A P881 11 Out
ARINC 429 OUT 2B P881 30 Out
ARINC 429 IN 1A P881 48 In
ARINC 429 IN 1B P881 67 In
ARINC 429 IN 2A P881 47 In
ARINC 429 IN 2B P881 66 In
ARINC 429 IN 3A P881 49 In
ARINC 429 IN 3B P881 68 In

The ARINC 429 outputs conform to ARINC 429 electrical specifications when loaded with up to five
standard ARINC 429 receivers.

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Pin Name Connector Pin I/O

ETHERNET IN 1A P881 51 In
ETHERNET IN 1B P881 52 In
ETHERNET OUT 1A P881 53 Out
ETHERNET OUT 1B P881 54 Out
ETHERNET IN 2A P881 70 In
ETHERNET IN 2B P881 71 In
ETHERNET OUT 2A P881 72 Out
ETHERNET OUT 2B P881 73 Out

5.3.4 Audio Output

Pin Name Connector Pin I/O

AUDIO OUT HI P881 4 Out

AUDIO OUT LO P881 23 Out

The audio output is used to play aural traffic alerts. The output is capable of 100 mW across a 500 ohm
load.
5.3.5 Discrete Inputs

Pin Name Connector Pin I/O

AIR/GROUND* P881 16 In
DISCRETE IN #2* P881 36 In
AUDIO INHIBIT #1* P881 37 In
DISCRETE IN #1* P881 38 In
AUDIO INHIBIT #2* P881 39 In
TEST MODE SELECT* P881 58 In

An asterisk (*) following a signal name denotes that the signal is Active-Low, unless otherwise specified.
Active-Low discrete inputs are considered active if either the voltage to ground is < 3.5 VDC or the
resistance to ground is < 375 ohm. These inputs are considered inactive if the voltage to ground is >
6.5 VDC or the resistance to ground is > 100 kilohm.

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5.3.5.1 AIR/GROUND*
The AIR/GROUND* discrete is Active-Low and can be configured to interpret if the aircraft is airborne or
on the ground based upon whether the input is grounded or open.
5.3.5.2 REMOTE POWER ON*
The REMOTE POWER ON* input may be used to control power remotely. When this input is connected
to ground the GDL 84/88 will turn on. When this input is open the GDL 84/88 will turn off.

Pin Name Connector Pin I/O

REMOTE POWER ON* P881 17 In

5.3.5.3 DISCRETE IN #2*

5.3.5.3.1 ANONYMOUS MODE*
The DISCRETE IN #2*/ANONYMOUS MODE* discrete input may be used to enable the anonymity
feature. When this input is connected to ground, and UAT Anonymous Mode is configured as Switch
Available, the anonymity feature is enabled.
5.3.5.4 AUDIO INHIBIT #1*
The AUDIO INHIBIT #1* discrete input may be used to suppress audio from the GDL 84/88. Connect to
the audio inhibit output from a higher priority audio source such as TAWS.
5.3.5.5 DISCRETE IN #1*
5.3.5.5.1 PRESSURE ALT BROADCAST INHIBIT*
When ARINC 429 Traffic Format 7 is not configured, the DISCRETE IN #1*/PRESSURE ALT
BROADCAST INHIBIT* discrete input may be used to inhibit the GDL 84/88 from transmitting pressure
altitude. The GDL 84/88 does not transmit pressure altitude when this input is connected to ground and the
Pressure Altitude Broadcast Inhibit (PABI) Switch is configured as installed.
5.3.5.5.2 FAILSAFE RELAY OVERRIDE*
When ARINC 429 Traffic Format 7 is configured, the DISCRETE IN #1*/FAILSAFE RELAY
OVERRIDE* discrete input may be used as an override to force the DISCRETE OUT #1*/FAILSAFE
RELAY CONTROL*. When this input is open the GDL 88 will drive the DISCRETE OUT #1*/
FAILSAFE RELAY CONTROL to open. When this input is ground the GDL 88 will use fault logic to
drive the DISCRETE OUT #1*/FAILSAFE RELAY CONTROL to open if failed or ground if not failed.
5.3.5.6 AUDIO INHIBIT #2*
The AUDIO INHIBIT #2* discrete input, when toggled momentarily low, may be used to cancel the audio
for the currently playing traffic aural alert (if any).

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Pin Name Connector Pin I/O Notes

AUDIO ACTIVE* P881 13 Out

DISCRETE OUT 1* P881 14 Out [1]
DISCRETE OUT 2* P881 15 Out [1]
TRAFFIC ALERT ACTIVE* P881 55 Out
SUPPRESSION P881 59 Out

An asterisk (*) following a signal name denotes that the signal is Active-Low, producing a low (ground) on
the output when active. Each is an open drain output capable of sinking 500 mA when active.
[1] When configured for dual GTX 3000 Format 1, the signal is reverse sense. (i.e., The signal
supplies an Active-High as an open circuit when active.)
5.3.6.1 AUDIO ACTIVE*
The AUDIO ACTIVE* discrete output is active when the GDL 88 is issuing an aural traffic alert. This
output may be connected to the Audio Inhibit input of other units with the audio that is lower priority than
traffic.
5.3.6.2 DISCRETE OUT 1* and OUT 2*
DISCRETE OUT 1* and DISCRETE OUT 2* are multi-purpose signals based on configuration. Refer to
the following sections for additional information.
5.3.6.2.1 Dual GTX 3000 DISCRETE OUT 1 and OUT 2 (GDL 88 Only)
When dual GTX 3000 Format 1 is configured on RS-232, DISCRETE OUT 1 and DISCRETE OUT 2
indicate the equipment status as follows:

DISCRETE OUT 1 DISCRETE OUT 2 Meaning

The system is unable to transmit ADS-B

Active Active
messages.
The system is transmitting ADS-B
Active Inactive
messages without position.
The system is transmitting position, but a
Inactive Active
fault has occurred.
Inactive Inactive Everything is OK.

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5.3.6.2.2 Failsafe Relay Control (GDL 88 Only)
When ARINC 429 Traffic Format 7 is configured, DISCRETE OUT 1 is used to control a failsafe traffic
relay and DISCRETE OUT 2 is reserved for a future use and will be set inactive (open).

DISCRETE OUT 1 Meaning

The GDL 88 ARINC 429 Traffic Output Format 7 interface is providing valid correlated
Active
ADS-B and TCAS data for cockpit display.
The GDL 88 ARINC 429 Traffic Output Format 7 interface should not be used due to
Inactive a GDL 88 detected failure or override command from DISCRETE IN #1*/FAILSAFE
RELAY OVERRIDE*.

5.3.6.2.3 TAS/TCAS Control (GDL 88 Only)

When an ARINC 429 Input is configured for Traffic Format 1, Traffic Format 2, or Traffic Format 5, or a
GTS 8XX is configured as present (HSDB), DISCRETE OUT 1* and DISCRETE OUT 2* function as
Traffic Standby and Traffic Test outputs as follows:
 DISCRETE OUT 1* is used to command compatible traffic systems into standby or operate mode.
 DISCRETE OUT 2* is used to command compatible traffic systems into test mode.
5.3.6.2.4 Dual Annunciator
Applicable when Equipment Status Annunciator is configured as dual. Refer to section 6.6.1 for details.
DISCRETE OUT 1* and DISCRETE OUT 2* function as equipment annunciator outputs used in
combination to indicate the equipment status as follows:

DISCRETE OUT 1* DISCRETE OUT 2* Meaning

Active Active Everything is OK.

The system is transmitting position, but a
Active Inactive
fault has occurred.
The system is transmitting ADS-B
Inactive Active
messages without position.
The system is unable to transmit ADS-B
Inactive Inactive
messages.

5.3.6.2.5 Single Annunciator

Applicable when Equipment Status Annunciator is configured as single. Refer to section 6.6.1 for details.
DISCRETE OUT1* functions as an equipment annunciator output as follows:

DISCRETE OUT 1* Meaning Annunciator Lamp

System is not transmitting all FAA required On (Power on time greater

Inactive
ADS-B data. than 20 seconds).
System fault detected on previous power Flashing (First 20 seconds of
Periodic Inactive/Active
cycle. ADS-B out compliance not affected. power on).
Active Everything is ok. Off

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5.3.6.3 TRAFFIC ALERT ACTIVE*
The TRAFFIC ALERT ACTIVE* discrete output is active when the GDL 84/88 is issuing a visual traffic
alert. This output may be connected to an annunciator lamp.
5.3.6.4 SUPPRESSION
The SUPPRESSION output is intended to suppress other L-band equipment (such as a transponder) when
the UAT transmits. It provides a high signal (18 V to 28 V) whenever the UAT is transmitting, and a low
signal otherwise.
5.3.7 Time Mark Inputs

Pin Name Connector Pin I/O

TIME MARK 1A P881 22 In

TIME MARK 1B P881 3 In
TIME MARK 2A P881 28 In
TIME MARK 2B P881 9 In

The GDL 88 provides two 1 pulse-per-second Time Mark Input signal pairs. When used with an external
position source, the Time Mark signals from the navigation sensor are connected to the applicable
GDL 88’s Time Mark Input pins. External navigation sensor number 1 must be connected to the GDL 88's
Time Mark 1 Input, and external navigator sensor number 2, must be connected to the
GDL 88's Time Mark 2 Input.
5.3.8 Time Mark Outputs

Pin Name Connector Pin I/O

TIME MARK 1A P881 22 Out

TIME MARK 1B P881 3 Out
TIME MARK 2A P881 28 Out
TIME MARK 2B P881 9 Out

The GDL 88 provides two 1 pulse-per-second Time Mark Output signal pairs to be used with ADS-B+ and
ARINC 743A position outputs.

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6 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION/CHECKOUT
6.1 System Configuration Overview .....................................................................................................6-1
6.2 Mounting, Wiring, and Power Checks ............................................................................................6-2
6.3 GDL 84/88 Install Tool ...................................................................................................................6-3
6.4 Product Information and Statistics ..................................................................................................6-4
6.5 Software Loading ............................................................................................................................6-5
6.6 Configuration Operations ................................................................................................................6-6
6.6.1 Aircraft Configuration Page .................................................................................................6-8
6.6.2 Antenna Configuration Page ...............................................................................................6-12
6.6.3 Audio Configuration Page ..................................................................................................6-13
6.6.4 ARINC 429 Ports Configuration Page ...............................................................................6-14
6.6.5 RS-232/RS-422 Configuration Page ...................................................................................6-17
6.6.6 Ethernet Configuration Page (GDL 88 Only) .....................................................................6-22
6.7 Ground Checks (Configuration Mode) .........................................................................................6-24
6.7.1 GPS Checkout (GDL 84/88/88D with GPS/SBAS only) ...................................................6-25
6.7.2 Interface Checkout ..............................................................................................................6-27
6.7.3 Discrete Inputs and Outputs Check ....................................................................................6-30
6.7.4 Audio Check .......................................................................................................................6-33
6.7.5 HSDB Wiring Check (GDL 88 Only) ................................................................................6-33
6.7.6 Fan Interface Check ............................................................................................................6-34
6.8 Ground Checks (Normal Mode) ....................................................................................................6-34
6.8.1 Equipment Annunciator Check ...........................................................................................6-34
6.8.2 External Traffic System Check (GDL 88 Only) .................................................................6-34
6.8.3 Display Check (GDL 88 Only) ...........................................................................................6-34
6.8.4 Magnetic Compass Check ..................................................................................................6-35
6.9 Documentation Checks .................................................................................................................6-35
6.9.1 Flight Manual Supplement .................................................................................................6-35
6.1 System Configuration Overview

NOTE
The GDL 84/88 Install Tool pages shown reflect GDL 84/88 Install Tool v3.30. Some
differences in operation may be observed when comparing the information in this manual
to later versions of the installation tool. GDL 84/88 Install Tool v3.20 or later must be
used when configuring a GDL 84.

NOTE
If a GDL 84 is installed in an aircraft that previously had a GDL 88 installed, then the unit
may reset to GDL 84 default configuration settings upon first power-up.
This section contains instructions for configuring the GDL 84/88 for each installation as well as checks to
ensure the system is properly installed and functioning correctly. A summary of the steps required for
configuration and checkout of the GDL 84/88 is as follows:
 Perform installation checks (section 6.7.2)
 Load software into the GDL 84/88 (if required) (section 6.5)
 Configure the GDL 84/88 for the specific installation (section 6.6)
 Perform ground checks to verify the interfaces to external sensors (section 6.7 and section 6.8)
 Update the aircraft documentation (section 6.9)

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6.2 Mounting, Wiring, and Power Checks

CAUTION
50 ohm 5 watt terminators must be installed on all unused antenna ports. Operating the
GDL 84/88 without RF terminations on the top or bottom UAT antenna ports can result in
equipment damage.
Verify that all cables are properly secured and shields are connected to the shield block of the connector.
Check the movement of the flight and engine controls to verify there is no interference between the cabling
and control systems. Ensure that all wiring is installed in accordance with section 4.
Prior to powering up the GDL 84/88, the wiring harness must be checked for proper connections to the
aircraft systems and other avionics equipment. Point to point continuity must be checked on all wiring to
expose any faults such as shorting to ground. Any faults or discrepancies must be corrected before
proceeding.
After accomplishing a continuity check, perform power and ground checks to verify proper power
distribution to the GDL 84/88. Any faults or discrepancies should be corrected at this time. Remove power
from the aircraft upon completion of the harness checkout.
The GDL 84/88 can be installed after completion of the continuity and power checks. The GDL 84/88
should be installed into the rack and secured appropriately, as described in section 4.7. The GDL 84/88
backplate must be connected to the wiring harness and antenna coaxial cables.

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6.3 GDL 84/88 Install Tool

NOTE
A Garmin GTN 625/635/650 or GTN 725/750 (software version 3.0 or later) may be used
in lieu of the GDL 84/88 Install Tool for GDL 84 or GDL 88 configuration, diagnostics,
and software loading. Refer to the applicable GTN installation manual for additional
information.

NOTE
If a Garmin GTN 625/635/650 or GTN 725/750 is configured to interface with the
GDL 84/88, the GTN unit must be turned off, or running in configuration mode, prior to
running the GDL 84/88 Install Tool.
The GDL 84/88 Install Tool allows for configuration, diagnostics, and software loading. This tool is
available for download from the Dealer Resource Center at Garmin website. The GDL 84/88 Install Tool
requires a computer with Microsoft Windows XP or later.
A USB-A plug to USB-B plug cable (not provided) is required to interface between a computer USB-A
receptacle and the GDL 84/88 USB-B receptacle installed in the wiring harness.

USB-A USB-B

Figure 6-1 USB-A and USB-B Connectors

The following functions are accessible with the GDL 84/88 Install Tool.
 Diagnostics – reports device information, faults, and other information needed for post installation
checkout procedures, and allows the unit assert log to be saved and cleared.
 Configuration – allows selection of installation options.
 System Update – allows upload of software to the GDL 84/88 unit.
 Tool Options – provides installation tool notifications and allows a configuration to be saved,
reset, or loaded from a file.
To utilize the GDL 84/88 Install Tool first remove power from the GDL 84/88, and then connect the
USB-A plug to USB-B plug cable between the computer and the GDL 84/88 USB-B receptacle installed in
the aircraft wiring harness. Restore power to the GDL 84/88, and then run the GDL 84/88 Install Tool.

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6.4 Product Information and Statistics
The Unit Information page, shown in figure 6-2 and figure 6-3, displays product information such as the
model, copyright, serial number, software versions, and software part numbers. This page also displays
power and temperature statistics.

Figure 6-2 GDL 84 Unit Information Page

Figure 6-3 GDL 88/88D Unit Information Page

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6.5 Software Loading

NOTE
Some software files may contain multiple release versions. Always check release versions
against the Dealer Resource Center to verify the correct software version.
This section contains instructions for loading GDL 84/88 software using the GDL 84/88 Install Tool. The
GDL 84/88 comes preloaded with software. However, it is necessary to verify the software version and
part numbers. The Upload Software page, displays version and part number information for the GDL 84/88
System Software, Boot Software, FPGA, and WAAS Software. The GDL 84/88 software is available at the
Garmin Dealer Resource Center.
Software may be loaded by performing the following steps on the Upload Software page of the System
Update group:
1. Download the latest GDL 84/88 software from the Garmin Dealer Resource Center.
2. Select the Browse key and locate the file containing the latest GDL 84/88 software previously
downloaded in step 1.
3. Select the desired software version to be uploaded.
4. Select the options to be loaded.
5. Select the Upload Software key. After successful completion, return to the Unit Information page
under the Diagnostics group and verify the software version and part numbers are correct.

Figure 6-4 Upload Software Page

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6.6 Configuration Operations
The GDL 84/88 Install Tool is used to configure GDL 84/88 settings for a specific installation.
Before configuring the GDL 84/88, verify that the Configuration Module Fault is inactive (green) under
the Faults page of the Diagnostics Group. An active (red) Configuration Module Fault would indicate that
the configuration module is improperly wired or damaged. If the Configuration Module Fault is active,
resolve the issue before proceeding.

Figure 6-5 Faults Page

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Changes made in the configuration pages are not immediately saved to the GDL 84/88. Changed options
will be highlighted yellow, and the page that was changed will have an asterisk (*) following the page
name until the Save key is selected. Refer to figure 6-6 for details.

Figure 6-6 Configuration Changes

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6.6.1 Aircraft Configuration Page

NOTE
The UAT Call Sign ID Logic must be set to Enable. This allows the GDL 84/88 to transmit
the pilot-entered Mode 3/A Code (Squawk Code) to FAA ground stations. This applies to
any aircraft equipped with a transponder.
The Aircraft page allows configuration of aircraft information and settings.

Figure 6-7 Aircraft Configuration Page

Aircraft ICAO Address:

The aircraft assigned ICAO address code, eight octal digits. All eight digits must be entered.

NOTE
Correct entry of the assigned ICAO address in the GDL 84/88 is critical.
Aircraft Call Sign:
Valid characters are A-Z, 0-9, and trailing space. Enter # if aircraft call sign is not available. Typically this
is the US registration number (N-number).

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Mode 3/A VFR Code:
This setting is used for the UAT anonymous mode feature (if enabled). The transponder must be tuned to
this code before the GDL 84/88 is capable of transmitting a temporary address and a call sign of VFR. This
field has a range of 0000-7777.

NOTE
The code must match the VFR code configured on the transponder. This is typically 1200
for US-Registered aircraft.
Aircraft Category:
This setting selects the aircraft emitter category for the installation.
Table 6-1 Aircraft Category Selections

Selection Description
Unknown Aircraft category unknown
Light Light (ICAO) < 15,000 lbs
Small Small - 15,500 to 75,000 lbs
Large Large - 75,000 to 300,000 lbs
High Vortex Large High Vortex Large (e.g., aircraft such as B757)
Heavy Heavy (ICAO) - > 300,000 lbs
Highly Maneuverable Highly Maneuverable > 5G acceleration and high speed
Rotorcraft Rotorcraft
Glider Glider/sailplane
Lighter than Air Lighter than air
Parachutist/Skydiver Parachutist/sky diver
Ultralight/Hang Glider Ultra light/hang glider/paraglider
Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Unmanned aerial vehicle
Space/Transatmospheric Space/Transatmospheric vehicle
Surface Emergency Vehicle Surface vehicle — emergency vehicle
Surface Service Vehicle Surface vehicle — service vehicle

Aircraft Length:
Enter the length of the aircraft. This field has a range of 1 to 300 feet.
Aircraft Width:
Enter the width of the aircraft. This field has a range of 1 to 300 feet.
Stall Speed:
Enter the aircraft stall speed. This field has a range of 30 to 100 knots. Use the aircraft landing
configuration stall speed (Vs0) as specified in the aircraft Pilot Operating Handbook (POH) or approved
Aircraft Flight Manual Supplement (AFMS).
The stall speed setting is used in the air/ground determination for Light category aircraft (weight less than
15,000 lbs).

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ADS-B Transmit:
This setting enables or disables the GDL 84/88 UAT transmitter. If it is desired for the GDL 84/88 to
transmit, select Enable, otherwise select Disable (default configuration).

NOTE
The GDL 84/88 is capable of transmitting ADS-B messages while in configuration mode.
Ensure the aircraft assigned ICAO address code of eight octal digits, is entered prior to
enabling the GDL 84/88 UAT transmitter.

NOTE
When dual GTX 3000 Format 1 transponders are configured, ADS-B Transmit must be
configured off.
FIS-B Processing:
This setting enables or disables the processing of Flight Information Service Broadcast (FIS-B). If it is
desired for the GDL 84/88 to process FIS-B, select Enable (default configuration), otherwise select
Disable.
Internal GPS/SBAS:
If the unit has an internal GPS/SBAS, this setting enables or disables the internal GPS/SBAS receiver
(GDL 84/88/88D with internal GPS/SBAS only). If it is desired to utilize the internal GPS/SBAS receiver
as a GPS source, select Enable (default configuration), otherwise select Disable.
Transponder Interrogation:
This setting enables or disables the transponder interrogation control panel interface. If it is desired for the
GDL 84/88 to communicate with the transponder wirelessly, select Enable, otherwise select Disable.
UAT Call Sign ID Logic:
This setting configures whether or not the Mode 3/A Code (Squawk Code) is transmitted in the UAT
ADS-B Out message. This setting must be set to Enable (default configuration), allowing the GDL 84/88
to transmit the pilot-entered Mode 3/A Code (Squawk Code) to FAA ground stations.

NOTE
For software version 3.20 and earlier, the UAT Call Sign ID Logic must be enabled for
any aircraft equipped with a transponder. Software version 3.30 and later defaults to
enabled in compliance with 14 CFR 91.227.
Equipment Status Annunciators:
The equipment status annunciator setting allows the user to select whether single or dual annunciators have
been installed as part of the GDL 84/88 system.

NOTE
When dual GTX 3000 Format 1 is configured, the equipment status annunciator setting
must be configured for dual annunciators.

NOTE
When ARINC 429 Traffic Format 7 is configured, the equipment status annunciator
configuration setting is unavailable.

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AIR/GROUND Discrete:
The AIR/GROUND discrete input is active-low and can be configured to interpret if the aircraft is airborne
or on the ground based upon whether the input is grounded or open.
If the AIR/GROUND discrete is not connected, then select Not Installed (default configuration).
If the AIR/GROUND discrete is connected, and the aircraft air/ground state is On-Ground when the input
is grounded, then select Installed - Active for On-Ground. If the AIR/GROUND discrete is connected,
and the aircraft air/ground state is airborne when the input is grounded, then select Installed - Active for
Airborne.

NOTE
When dual GTX 3000 Format 1 transponders are configured, the AIR/GROUND discrete
must be set to “Not Installed.”
Table 6-2 AIR/GROUND Discrete Configurations

AIR/GROUND Discrete Input

AIR/GROUND Discrete GDL 88 AIR/GROUND State
State

Not Installed N/A N/A

Open Airborne
Installed - Active for Ground
Grounded On-Ground

Open On-Ground
Installed - Active for Airborne
Grounded Airborne

Pressure Altitude Broadcast Inhibit Switch:

This setting configures the GDL 84/88 interface to an external switch for controlling pressure altitude
reporting. If an altitude reporting selection switch is installed and interfaced to the DISCRETE IN #1*/
PRESSURE ALT BROADCAST INHIBIT* discrete, select Installed, otherwise select Not Installed.
UAT Anonymous Mode:

NOTE
If a Mode S Transponder is installed with the GDL 84/88, the UAT anonymity feature must
be disabled to prevent two different aircraft addresses from being transmitted
(Transponder mode S address and the GDL 84/88 temporary address).

NOTE
When ARINC 429 Traffic Format 7 is configured, the Pressure Altitude Broadcast Inhibit
Switch configuration setting is unavailable.
This setting controls the availability of the UAT anonymity feature. Consult the aircraft operator for
guidance on if this feature should be enabled. When enabled, and the flight crew selects the anonymous
mode with the transponder tuned to the VFR Code, the GDL 84/88 transmits a temporary address instead
of the aircraft assigned ICAO address code of eight octal digits, and a call sign of VFR.
If it is desired to disable the UAT anonymity feature, select Unavailable (default configuration).
If it is desired to enable the UAT anonymity feature controlled by an interfaced display, select Display
Available. If it is desired to enable the UAT anonymity feature controlled by an anonymous selection
switch interfaced to the DISCRETE #2*/ANONYMOUS MODE* discrete input, select Switch Available.

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6.6.2 Antenna Configuration Page
The Antenna page allows configuration of antenna settings.

Figure 6-8 Antenna Page

UAT/1090 Antenna:
These settings control antenna utilization and self tests.
The Top Antenna setting determines utilization of the top antenna for GDL 88D units. A GDL 88D, with
the top antenna disabled, will perform like a single antenna unit. The top antenna will not be used for
transmission or reception and will not be self tested. It is recommended that GDL 88D owners enable their
top antenna unless they have reason to do a single antenna installation.
If the Top UAT/1090 Antenna (GDL 88D models with top antenna enabled only) is of the DC grounded
type, set the Top Antenna Self Test to Enable, otherwise select Disable. If the Bottom UAT/1090 Antenna
is of the DC grounded type, set the Bottom Antenna Self Test to Enable, otherwise select Disable. Refer to
table 1-14 for UAT/1090 Antenna information.
GDL 88 GPS/SBAS Antenna (GDL 84/88/88D with GPS/SBAS Only)
These settings indicate the horizontal placement of the GDL 84/88 GPS/SBAS antenna on the aircraft.
Enter the GDL 84/88 GPS/SBAS antenna longitudinal offset as measured in feet from the nose of the
aircraft, and the lateral offset as measured in feet (left or right, looking forward), from the centerline of the
aircraft.

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External GPS/SBAS Source Antenna (GDL 88 Only):
These settings indicate the horizontal placement of the external GPS source(s) GPS/SBAS antenna(s).
External GPS #1 is the GPS source connected to GDL 88 Time Mark 1. If external GPS #1 is connected to
the GDL 88, enter the external sources GPS/SBAS antenna longitudinal offset as measured in feet from the
nose of the aircraft, and the lateral offset as measured in feet (left or right, looking forward) from the
centerline of the aircraft.
External GPS #2 is the GPS source connected to GDL 88 Time Mark 2. If external GPS #2 is connected to
the GDL 88, enter the external sources GPS/SBAS antenna longitudinal offset as measured in feet from the
nose of the aircraft, and the lateral offset as measured in feet (left or right, looking forward) from the
centerline of the aircraft.
6.6.3 Audio Configuration Page
The Audio page configures the GDL 84/88 analog audio output volume level and voice type.

Figure 6-9 Audio Configuration Page

Audio Output Destination:

Select the desired output of Audio Port, HSDB, or None for the GDL 88 audio output method.

NOTE
GDL 88 must be connected to a GX000 to support HSDB audio.
Select the desired voice type as Male or Female. Set the audio volume to an acceptable level as described
in section 6.7.4. Select the Test key to hear the current settings.

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6.6.4 ARINC 429 Ports Configuration Page
The ARINC 429 page allows configuration of the ARINC 429 input ports and the ARINC 429 output
ports.

Figure 6-10 ARINC 429 Page

Select the correct format and speed settings for each port. The correct setting is dependent upon the
interfaced equipment. The data format and speed selections are described in table 6-3, table 6-4, and
table 6-5.

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 Table 6-3 ARINC 429 RECEIVE Selections

Selection Description Notes

Disabled No unit connected to this ARINC 429 input.
Select this format for the Air Data system or the Air Data system
#1 in a dual Air Data system installation.
Altitude, airspeed, and altitude rate information.
Airdata #1
Note: Devices which convert Gillham (Gray) coded altitude data
to ARINC 429 data are not authorized when using this port
setting.
Select this format for the Air Data system #2 in a dual Air Data
system installation.
Altitude, airspeed, and altitude rate information.
Airdata #2
Note: Devices which convert Gillham (Gray) coded altitude data
to ARINC 429 data are not authorized when using this port
setting.
Airdata/Heading No Alt Airspeed, altitude rate, and heading information.
Altitude, airspeed, altitude rate, and heading information.
Airdata/Heading w/Alt Note: Devices which convert Gillham (Gray) coded altitude data
to ARINC 429 data are not authorized when using this port
setting.
Heading Heading information.
Radio Altimeter Radio altitude information.
Provides ARINC 429 labels 270 (Vertical RA) and 274
(Transponder Control) from ACAS or TCAS II complying with
TCAS II TA/RA ARINC 735A. Used for determining TCAS/ACAS Operational and [1]
TCAS/ACAS Resolution Advisory flags in the UAT ADS-B Out
message.
Traffic information from the following traffic systems:
Garmin GTS 800, GTS 820, GTS 850
Traffic Format 1 Note: Traffic Format 1 configures DISCRETE OUT 1* and [1]
DISCRETE OUT 2* to function as traffic system standby/operate
and test control discretes.
Traffic information from the following traffic systems:
L-3 Comm SKY497 Skywatch
Traffic Format 2 SKY899 Skywatch HP [1]
Note: Traffic Format 2 configures DISCRETE OUT 1* and
DISCRETE OUT 2* to function as traffic system standby/operate
and test control discretes.
Traffic Format 3 Traffic information from the Avidyne TAS (Ryan 9900BX). [1]
Traffic Format 5 Reserved for future use. [1]

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 Selection Description Notes
Traffic information input and determining TCAS/ACAS
Operational and TCAS/ACAS Resolution Advisory flags in the
Traffic Format 6 [1]
UAT ADS-B Out message from the Rockwell Collins TTR-4000
traffic system.
Traffic information, magnetic heading, and pressure altitude input
Traffic Format 7 [1]
from the Rockwell Collins TSS-4100 traffic system.
GPS ARINC 743-3 position, velocity, and time input and digital
GPS Format 7 [1]
audio status.
ADC/Hdg/Alt Format 7 True heading, radio altitude, altitude rate, and airspeed input. [1]
[1] GDL 88 Only.
Table 6-4 ARINC 429 TRANSMIT Selections (GDL 88 Only)

Selection Description Notes

Disabled No unit connected to this ARINC 429 output
ARINC 743A #1 GPS out for ARINC 743A devices. [1]
ARINC 743A #2 GPS out for ARINC 743A devices. [1]
Traffic and equipment status output to a Garmin GNS
Traffic Out
400W/500W Series unit
ADS-B and TCAS correlated ARINC 735 traffic information.
Traffic Output Format 7 Additionally, any non-traffic file ARINC 429 label received on [1]
Traffic Format 7 will be forwarded on this port.

[1] If ADS-B+ Formats are selected for the RS-232 output, ARINC 743A transmit can not be
selected.
Table 6-5 ARINC 429 SPEED Selections

Selection Description
Low Standard low-speed ARINC 429 (nominally 12.5 Kb per second)
High High-speed ARINC 429 (nominally 100 Kb per second)

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6.6.5 RS-232/RS-422 Configuration Page
The RS-232/RS-422 page allows configuration of the RS-232 input/output ports and the RS-422
input/output ports.

Figure 6-11 RS-232/RS-422 Page

Change the inputs or outputs to match the equipment that is interfaced to each channel. Refer to table 6-6
and table 6-7 for RS-232 interfaces, and table 6-8 and table 6-9 for RS-422 interfaces.

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 Table 6-6 RS-232 INPUT Selections

Selection Description Notes

Disabled No unit connected to this RS-232 input.
ADS-B+ Format 2 #1 Select this format for GNS 480. Provides GPS data. [1][2]
ADS-B+ Format 2 #2 Select this format for GNS 480. Provides GPS data. [1][2]
Altitude, airspeed, and altitude rate information.
Airdata Format 1 Note: Devices which convert Gillham (Gray) coded altitude data
to serial data are not authorized when using this port setting.
Altitude Format 1 Altitude information.
Altitude Format 2 Altitude information.
Altitude Format 3 Altitude information.
Select this format for the GNS 400W/500W Series #1 unit.
GNS Series #1 [1]
Provides GPS data and FIS-B requests.
Select this format for the GNS 400W/500W Series #2 unit.
GNS Series #2 [1]
Provides GPS data and FIS-B requests.
Select this format for the GTX 327/32 transponder, or the GTX
327/32 transponder #1 in a dual transponder installation. Provides
GTX Mode C #1
Mode 3/A Code (Squawk Code), Ident Status, Transponder
Mode, and Parallel Gray Code Altitude.
Select this format for the GTX 327/32 transponder #2 in a dual
transponder installation. Provides Mode 3/A Code (Squawk
GTX Mode C #2
Code), Ident Status, Transponder Mode, and Parallel Gray Code
Altitude.
Select this format for the GTX 330/33 transponder, or the GTX
330/33 transponder #1 in a dual transponder installation. Provides
GTX Mode S #1
Mode 3/A Code (Squawk Code), Ident Status, Transponder
Mode, Flight ID, and Parallel Gray Code Altitude.
Select this format for the GTX 330/33 transponder #2 in a dual
transponder installation. Provides Mode 3/A Code (Squawk
GTX Mode S #2
Code), Ident Status, Transponder Mode, Flight ID, and Parallel
Gray Code Altitude.
Select this format for the GTX 3000 transponder #1 in a dual
transponder installation. Provides Mode 3/A Code (Squawk
GTX 3000 Format 1 #1 Code), Ident Status, Transponder Mode, Flight ID, Pressure [1]
Altitude, Barometric Vertical Rate, Magnetic Heading, UAT
Transmit Control, and Air/Ground Status.
Select this format for the GTX 3000 transponder #2 in a dual
transponder installation. Provides Mode 3/A Code (Squawk
GTX 3000 Format 1 #2 Code), Ident Status, Transponder Mode, Flight ID, Pressure [1]
Altitude, Barometric Vertical Rate, Magnetic Heading, UAT
Transmit Control, and Air/Ground Status.

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 Selection Description Notes
Select this format for the SL 70 transponder, or the SL 70
transponder #1 in a dual transponder installation, configured for
SL Mode C Format 1 #1
9600 baud. Provides Mode 3/A Code (Squawk Code), Ident
Status, Transponder Mode, and Altitude.
Select this format for the SL 70 transponder #2 in a dual
transponder installation, configured for 9600 baud. Provides
SL Mode C Format 1 #2
Mode 3/A Code (Squawk Code), Ident Status, Transponder
Mode, and Altitude.
Select this format for the SL 70 transponder, or the SL 70
transponder #1 in a dual transponder installation, configured for
SL Mode C Format 2 #1
1200 baud. Provides Mode 3/A Code (Squawk Code), Ident
Status, Transponder Mode, and Altitude.
Select this format for the SL 70 transponder #2 in a dual
transponder installation, configured for 1200 baud. Provides
SL Mode C Format 2 #2
Mode 3/A Code (Squawk Code), Ident Status, Transponder
Mode, and Altitude.
Traffic Format 4 Status information from the Avidyne TAS (Ryan 9900BX). [1]
Select this format for Legacy G1000 systems. Provides pressure
Legacy Traffic w/ Alt [1]
altitude from GIAs.
[1] GDL 88 Only.
[2] If ADS-B+ is selected for the RS-232 output, it can not be selected for the RS-232 input.

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 Table 6-7 RS-232 OUTPUT Selections

Selection Description Notes

Disabled No unit connected to this RS-232 output.
Select this format for the GTX 33/330 or any other LRU that
ADS-B+ Format 1 #1 [1][2][3]
accepts ADS-B+.
Select this format for the GTX 33/330 or any other LRU that
ADS-B+ Format 1 #2 [1][2][3]
accepts ADS-B+.
ADS-B+ Format 2 #1 Reserved. [1][2][3]
ADS-B+ Format 2 #2 Reserved. [1][2][3]
Select this format for the GNS 400W/500W Series #1 unit.
GNS Series #1 [1]
Provides FIS-B and GDL 88 product info to the GNS.
Select this format for the GNS 400W/500W Series #2 unit.
GNS Series #2 [1]
Provides FIS-B and GDL 88 product info to the GNS.
GTX Mode C #1 Select this format for the GTX 327/32 transponder #1.
GTX Mode C #2 Select this format for the GTX 327/32 transponder #2.
GTX Mode S #1 Select this format for the GTX 330/33 transponder #1.
GTX Mode S #2 Select this format for the GTX 330/33 transponder #2.
Traffic Format 4 Control commands to the Avidyne TAS (Ryan 9900BX). [1]
Select this format for Legacy G1000 systems. Provides traffic to
Legacy Traffic w/ Alt [1]
GDU.

[1] GDL 88 Only.

[2] If ARINC 743A transmit is selected, ADS-B+ Formats can not be used for the RS-232 out.
[3] If ADS-B+ is selected for the RS-232 input, it can not be selected for the RS-232 output.

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 Table 6-8 RS-422 Input Selections
Selection Description Notes
Disabled No unit connected to this RS-422 input.

Connext Format 1 Select this format for the Flight Stream series units.

Legacy ADS-B Select this format for Legacy G1000, MX20, and GMX 200.

Select this format for MX20 or GMX 200 when a transponder is [1]
Legacy ADS-B w/ Control
not present in the aircraft.

Optimized Legacy ADS-B Select this format for capable third party displays.

[1] This provides controls for Anonymous Mode, Flight ID, Pressure Altitude Broadcast
Inhibit, Mode 3/A Squawk Code, and Ident.

Table 6-9 RS-422 Output Selections

Selection Description Notes
Disabled No unit connected to this RS-422 input.

Connext Format 1 Select this format for the Flight Stream series units.

Legacy ADS-B Select this format for Legacy G1000, MX20, and GMX 200.

Select this format for MX20 or GMX 200 when a transponder is [1]
Legacy ADS-B w/ Control
not present in the aircraft.
Optimized Legacy ADS-B Select this format for capable third party displays.

[1] This provides controls for Anonymous Mode, Flight ID, Pressure Altitude Broadcast
Inhibit, Mode 3/A Squawk Code, and Ident.

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6.6.6 Ethernet Configuration Page (GDL 88 Only)
The Ethernet page configures which LRUs are installed on the GDL 88 Ethernet (HSDB) network. From
the available list of LRUs, select either Present or Not Present.

Figure 6-12 Ethernet Page

Change the configuration status to Present or Not Present to match the equipment that is interfaced on the
Ethernet (HSDB) network.

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6.6.6.1 GX000 System
Select Not Present if installation is not part of a GX000 system. Select Present if installation is part of a
GX000 system.
The GX000 TAS/TCAS configuration must reflect the TAS/TCAS installed. This applies when the
TAS/TCAS is connected to the GX000 system and not directly to the GDL 88.
6.6.6.2 GTN 6XX/7XX
Select Not Present if no GTN is installed. Select Present if a GTN or GTNs are installed.
6.6.6.3 G500/G600
Select Not Present if installation is not part of a G500/G600 system. Select Present if installation is part
of a G500/G600 system.
6.6.6.4 GTS 8XX
Select Not Present if no GTS 8XX is installed, or if a GTS 8XX is installed using ARINC 429 for traffic
correlation. Select Present if a GTS 8XX is installed and the GTS 8XX Ethernet (HSDB) interface is
being used for traffic correlation.
Select GTS CMD/CTRL as HSDB to enable mode control over HSDB. Select Discretes to enable mode
control through DISCRETE OUT 1* and DISCRETE OUT 2*. Refer to section 5.3.6.2 for additional
details.

NOTE
GTS 8XX selection of Present configures DISCRETE OUT 1* and DISCRETE OUT 2* to
function as traffic system standby/operate and test control discretes.

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6.7 Ground Checks (Configuration Mode)
The GDL 84/88 must be properly configured prior to performing system checkouts. When configured
correctly, the GDL 84/88 will annunciate failures that are detected with interfacing systems. Correct any
annunciated failures prior to proceeding with the ground checks. Failures are displayed via the Faults page.

Figure 6-13 Faults Page

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6.7.1 GPS Checkout (GDL 84/88/88D with GPS/SBAS only)
The GPS checkouts described in this section are applicable for installations utilizing the GDL 84/88
internal GPS/SBAS receiver as a position source. To ensure the GDL 84/88 is able to compute a GPS
position, all other avionics should be turned off at the start of this test, with the GDL 84/88 powered on. To
verify, go to the GPS/SBAS page.

Figure 6-14 GPS/SBAS Page

Under Navigation Status, ensure that a 3D Fix or 3D Diff Fix is obtained. If the unit is unable to acquire
satellites, move the aircraft away from obstructions that might be shading GPS reception. If the GPS
solution does not improve, check the GPS antenna installation.

NOTE
After installation, the initial position acquisition can take up to 20 minutes. Subsequent
acquisitions will not take as long.

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Once GPS position information is available, move aircraft to a known reference position and perform the
following steps:
1. On the GPS/SBAS page, verify that the LAT/LON agree with the known reference position.
2. While monitoring the GPS/SBAS page, turn on other avionics one at a time and check Navigation
Status, and ensure that a 3D Fix or 3D Diff Fix is obtained or retained.
3. Before proceeding with the interference check, verify that any connected equipment is
transmitting and/or receiving data from the GDL 84/88 and is functioning properly.
4. If you are testing a transmitter from a non-aviation device, each frequency must be verified by
transmitting for at least 30 seconds on each channel.
5. Check for VHF COM transmitter interference as follows:
6. Select 121.150 MHz on the COM transceiver to be tested.
a. Transmit for a period of 35 seconds.
b. While transmitting, check Navigation Status and verify that a 3D Fix or 3D Diff Fix is retained.
7. Repeat step 6 for the following frequencies:
a. 25 kHz COM Channel Spacing:
121.150 MHz 131.225 MHz
121.175 MHz 131.250 MHz
121.200 MHz 131.275 MHz
121.225 MHz 131.300 MHz
121.250 MHz 131.325 MHz
131.200 MHz 131.350 MHz

b. For VHF radios with 8.33 kHz channel spacing, include the following frequencies in addition to
those listed above:
121.185 MHz 130.285 MHz
121.190 MHz 131.290 MHz

8. Repeat steps 6 and 7 for all remaining COM transceivers installed in the aircraft.
9. If the aircraft is equipped with Traffic Collision Avoidance System (TCAS), turn on TCAS and
verify that GPS position remains valid. (If position is lost, the Navigation Status will change to
ACQUIRING.)
10. If aircraft is SATCOM-equipped, use the SATCOM system and verify that GPS position remains
valid. (If position is lost, the Navigation Status will change to ACQUIRING.)

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6.7.2 Interface Checkout
This section describes the checks to verify that all interfaced equipment providing data to the GDL 84/88
are communicating properly. Interfaces which are not applicable to the installation may be skipped. The
GDL 84/88 Install Tool GPS/SBAS and Data Inputs page, as shown in figure 6-14 and figure 6-15,
displays data from the selected sources. Data fields that have invalid information report, “---”.

Figure 6-15 Data Inputs Diagnostics Page

6.7.2.1 External GPS Source Check (GDL 88 Only)

The GPS checkouts described in this section are applicable for installations where position information is
provided by an external GPS source(s).
The GDL 88 can receive GPS data from up to two external sources. If the following steps do not perform
correctly, check the electrical connections and configuration setup for the interfaced GPS source(s).
1. Allow the external GPS source(s) to acquire a position fix.
2. Go to the GPS/SBAS page in the GDL 84/88 Install Tool and verify the applicable external GPS
status fields are valid.

NOTE
External GPS 1 is the source connected to GDL 88 Time Mark 1, and External GPS 2 is
the source connected to GDL 88 Time Mark 2.

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6.7.2.2 Control Panel Source (Transponder) Check
The transponder checkouts described in this section are applicable for ADS-B Out Installations.
This check verifies that the GDL 84/88 is receiving the correct control panel information from the
transponder. If the following steps do not perform correctly, check the electrical connections and
configuration setup for the interfaced transponder.
Single Transponder Installations:
1. Go to the Data Inputs page in the GDL 84/88 Install Tool.
2. Select ON or ALT mode on the transponder.
3. Verify the selected Mode 3/A (squawk) code agrees with the transponder control panel.
4. Activate the IDENT function on the transponder and verify the IDENT Status on the Data Inputs
page changes from inactive to active.
Dual Transponder Installations:
1. Go to the Data Inputs page in the GDL 84/88 Install Tool.
2. Remove power from one of the transponders.
3. Select ON or ALT mode on the transponder being checked.
4. Verify the selected Mode 3/A (squawk) code agrees with the active transponder control panel.
5. Activate the IDENT function on the active transponder and verify the IDENT Status on the Data
Inputs page changes from inactive to active.
6. Remove power from the active transponder and apply power to the other transponder.
7. Repeat steps 3, 4, and 5 for the other transponder that has not be checked.

NOTE
It may take up to 60 seconds for the displayed Mode 3/A code to become unavailable after
removing power from the transponder.
6.7.2.3 Altitude Source Check
The GDL 84/88 receives altitude data (required) from an external source. This check verifies that the
GDL 84/88 is receiving the correct altitude data. If the following steps do not perform correctly, check the
electrical connections and configuration setup for the interfaced altitude source.
1. Go to the Data Inputs page in the GDL 84/88 Install Tool.
2. If there are multiple sources providing altitude data to the GDL 84/88, remove power from all but
one source.
3. Verify the selected pressure altitude agrees with the active altitude source.

NOTE
After applying power to an altitude source it may take several minutes to warm up. During
the warm-up period the Pressure Altitude display on the GDL 84/88 Install Tool will be
unknown.
4. If there are multiple altitude sources, remove power from the active source and apply power to
another source that has not been checked.
5. Repeat steps 2, 3, and 4 until all available sources have been checked.

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6.7.2.4 Air Data Source Check
The GDL 84/88 can receive airspeed and vertical rate information (optional) from an external source. This
check verifies that the GDL 84/88 is receiving data from these units. If the following steps do not perform
correctly, check the electrical connections and configuration setup for the interfaced air data source.
1. Go to the Data Inputs page in the GDL 84/88 Install Tool.
2. If there are multiple sources providing air data to the GDL 84/88, remove power from all but one
source.
3. Verify the airspeed and vertical rate data is valid.
4. If there are multiple sources providing air data to the GDL 84/88, remove power from the active
source and apply power to another source that has not been checked.
5. Repeat steps 2, 3, and 4 until all available sources have been checked.
6.7.2.5 Heading Source Check
The GDL 84/88 can receive heading data (optional) from an external source. This check verifies that the
GDL 84/88 is receiving data from these units. If the following steps do not perform correctly, check the
electrical connections and configuration setup for the interfaced heading source.
1. Go to the Data Inputs page in the GDL 84/88 Install Tool.
2. If there are multiple heading sources providing data to the GDL 84/88, remove power from all but
one source.
3. Verify the magnetic heading or true heading data is valid.
4. Remove power from the heading source and verify that the magnetic heading or true heading field
is dashed out.
5. If there are multiple heading sources providing data to the GDL 84/88, remove power from the
active source and apply power to another source that has not been checked.
6. Repeat steps 2, 3, 4, and 5 until all available sources have been checked.
6.7.2.6 Height Above Terrain Source Check (GDL 88 Only)
The GDL 88 can receive height above terrain information (optional) from an interfaced display with a
valid terrain database. This check verifies that the GDL 88 is receiving data from these units. If the
following steps do not perform correctly, check the electrical connections, configuration setup, and that the
interfaced display has a valid terrain database installed.
1. Go to the Data Inputs page in the GDL 84/88 Install Tool.
2. If there are multiple sources providing height above terrain to the GDL 88, remove power from all
but one source.
3. Verify the height above terrain data is valid.
4. If there are multiple sources providing height above terrain to the GDL 88, remove power from the
active source and apply power to another source that has not been checked.
5. Repeat steps 2, 3, and 4 until all available sources have been checked.

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6.7.2.7 Radar Altimeter Check
The GDL 84/88 can receive radar altitude information (optional) from a radar altimeter. This check
verifies that the GDL 84/88 is receiving data from these units. If the following steps do not perform
correctly, check the electrical connections and configuration setup for the interfaced radar altimeter.
1. Go to the Data Inputs page in the GDL 84/88 Install Tool.
2. Verify the radar altitude data is valid.
6.7.3 Discrete Inputs and Outputs Check
This section describes the checks to verify that all external switches interfaced to the GDL 84/88 discrete
inputs, and all external annunciators/systems interfaced to the GDL 84/88 discrete outputs are connected
properly. The GDL 84/88 Install Tool Discretes page, displays the status of all
GDL 84/88 discrete inputs and outputs. The state of the discrete outputs may be selected for checking the
external annunciators/systems.

Figure 6-16 Discretes Diagnostics Page

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6.7.3.1 Discrete Inputs
If the GDL 84/88 is connected to any external switches/systems, perform the following steps:
1. Go to the GDL 84/88 Discretes page.
2. If an air/ground switch is installed, verify the Air/Ground* discrete input indicates Active when
the switch provides a ground signal, and Inactive when the switch provides an open signal.
3. If an anonymous mode switch is installed, verify the Anonymous Mode* discrete input indicates
Active when the switch is in the ENABLED position, and Inactive when the switch is in the
DISABLED position.
4. If an external system with higher priority audio is installed (such as TAWS), verify the Audio
Inhibit #1* discrete input indicates Active when the external system is playing audio, and Inactive
otherwise.
5. If a pressure altitude reporting switch is installed, verify the Pressure Alt Broadcast Inhibit*
discrete input indicates Active when the switch is in the OFF position, and Inactive when the
switch is ON position.
6. If a traffic alert mute switch is installed, verify the Audio Inhibit #2* discrete input indicates
Active when the momentary switch is pressed, and Inactive otherwise.
7. If the GDL 84/88 does not receive the correct signal from the interfaced switch/system, verify the
wiring and ensure it is connected properly and not shorted to ground.

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6.7.3.2 Discrete Outputs
If the GDL 84/88 is connected to any external annunciators/systems, perform the following steps:
1. Go to the GDL 84/88 Discretes page.
2a. Not applicable to dual GTX 3000 Format 1 Installations: If the Discrete Out 1* and Discrete
Out 2* discrete outputs are connected to a GDL 84/88 equipment annunciator, toggle both Discrete
Output 1* and Discrete Output 2* to INACTIVE (corresponding boxes are not checked and
displays “INACTIVE”), and verify the equipment annunciator indicates ADS-B failed (both
equipment annunciator lamps illuminated). Toggle both Discrete Output 1* and Discrete Output
2* to ACTIVE (corresponding boxes are checked and display “ACTIVE”), and verify the
equipment annunciator indicates no failures (both equipment annunciator lamps extinguished).
2b. Reverse Logic (dual GTX 3000 Format 1 only): If the Discrete Out 1 and Discrete Out 2 discrete
outputs are connected to a GDL 88 equipment annunciator, toggle both Discrete Output 1 and
Discrete Output 2 to ACTIVE (corresponding boxes are not checked and display “ACTIVE”), and
verify the equipment annunciator indicates ADS-B failed (both equipment annunciator lamps
illuminated). Toggle both Discrete Output 1 and Discrete Output 2 to INACTIVE (corresponding
boxes are checked and displays “INACTIVE”), and verify the equipment annunciator indicates no
failures (both equipment annunciator lamps extinguished).
3. If the Discrete Out 1* and Discrete Out 2* discrete outputs are connected to an external traffic
system, toggle each output to ACTIVE (corresponding box is checked and displays “ACTIVE”)
and verify that the traffic system receives the signal from each output.
4. If the Audio Active* discrete output is connected to an external system, toggle the output to
ACTIVE (corresponding box is checked and displays “ACTIVE”) and verify that the external
system receives the signal.
5. If the Traffic Alert Active* discrete output is connected to an annunciator, toggle the output to
ACTIVE (corresponding box is checked and displays “ACTIVE”) and verify that the annunciator
is illuminated. Toggle the Traffic Alert output to INACTIVE (corresponding box is not checked
and displays “INACTIVE”), and verify the annunciator is extinguished.
6. If the annunciator and/or other system does not receive the signal, verify the wiring and ensure it is
connected properly and not shorted to ground.

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6.7.4 Audio Check
The GDL 84/88 audio volume needs to be set to ensure that traffic alerts are audible under all anticipated
noise environmental conditions. The GDL 84/88 Install Tool Audio page, as shown in figure 6-9, allows
setting of the volume level, and execution of a test audio clip, for confirming the volume setting.
1. Go to the GDL 84/88 Install Tool Audio page, refer to figure 6-9.
2. Increase or decrease the volume level by using the slide bar.
3. Evaluate the test audio for acceptable volume and intelligibility during both low and high cockpit
noise levels (idle descent at low speed and high power at Vmo).
4. Re-adjust the volume level as needed to ensure audio messages will be heard in all anticipated
cockpit noise conditions.
6.7.5 HSDB Wiring Check (GDL 88 Only)
If HSDB wiring has been installed for other Garmin LRUs that interface via HSDB, the following
procedure verifies proper installation. The GDL 84/88 Install Tool Ethernet page, under the Diagnostics
group, shows the communication status on both Ethernet ports.

Figure 6-17 Ethernet Diagnostics Page

1. Go to the GDL 84/88 Install Tool Ethernet page.

2. Ensure any LRUs connected via HSDB are powered on and properly configured.
3. For each Ethernet port that has HSDB wiring connected to it, ensure that the port status displays
“Receiving.”
4. If the previous step did not perform correctly, check the electrical connections and configuration
setup.

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6.7.6 Fan Interface Check
The fan, which is mounted to the GDL 84/88 backplate, must be checked. With the GDL 84/88 fan
powered on and running, go to the Faults page under the Diagnostics group of the GDL 84/88 Install Tool,
and verify the Fan Fault is Inactive. Note that the fan may take a few minutes to power on if the unit is
below normal operating temperature.
6.8 Ground Checks (Normal Mode)
6.8.1 Equipment Annunciator Check
If an external equipment annunciator is installed, verify that no failure indications are present.
6.8.2 External Traffic System Check (GDL 88 Only)
If a traffic sensor has been connected to the GDL 88 via ARINC 429 and discretes, the traffic interface
should be verified as described below.
1. Go to the Traffic page on the interfaced display configured for traffic system control.
2. Verify that the Traffic Advisory System (TAS) or Traffic Collision Avoidance System (TCAS)
status does NOT indicate failed.
3. Verify the TAS or TCAS operating mode can be changed by selecting operate or standby on the
display. Verify the TAS or TCAS status indicates the selected mode (operate or standby).
4. Change the TAS or TCAS operating mode to standby.
5. Select the traffic system test function on the display. Verify the TAS or TCAS status indicates test
mode, the traffic system executes its self test, and a self-test pattern is displayed on the traffic
display.
6. If the previous steps did not perform correctly, check the electrical connections between the
GDL 88 and TAS or TCAS, and configuration setup.
If an Avidyne (Ryan) TAS 6XX (9900BX) sensor has been connected to the GDL 88 via ARINC 429 and
RS-232, the traffic interface should be verified as described below.
1. Go to the Traffic page on the interfaced display configured for TCAD control.
2. Verify that the TCAD system status does not indicate failed.
3. Verify the TCAD ground mode can be selected by changing the on or off selection in the TCAD
control menu. Verify the TCAD system status indicates ground when ground mode is selected and
standby or operate otherwise.
4. If the previous steps did not perform correctly, check the electrical connections between the
GDL 88 and TCAD system, and configuration setup.
If a Rockwell Collins TTR-4000 has been connected to the GDL 88, the traffic interface should be verified
as described below.
1. Verify TAS/TCAS Input Fault and TCAS II TA/RA Input Fault are not active.
2. UAT transmit function must be active when verifying the TCAS II TA/RA Input Fault is not
active.
3. If Traffic Format 7 is configured, initiate a TCAS II self-test.
4. Verify “Traffic System Test” is heard at the beginning of the self-test.
6.8.3 Display Check (GDL 88 Only)
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6.8.4 Magnetic Compass Check
A compass swing should be carried out at completion of installation in accordance with AC 43.13-1B,
chapter 12, Section 3, paragraph 12-37.
6.9 Documentation Checks
6.9.1 Flight Manual Supplement
If the installation needs a Flight Manual Supplement (FMS) or a Rotorcraft Flight Manual Supplement
(RFMS), sample versions can be found at the Dealer Resource Center at Garmin’s website.

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7 PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
7.1 Equipment Calibration ....................................................................................................................7-1
7.1.1 Battery Replacement .............................................................................................................7-1
This section contains information on periodic calibration and maintenance required for continued
airworthiness.
7.1 Equipment Calibration
No scheduled servicing tasks or internal manual adjustments are required on the GDL 84/88 units.
7.1.1 Battery Replacement

WARNING
This product contains a lithium battery that must be recycled or disposed of properly.
Battery replacement and removal must be performed by a Garmin authorized repair
station.

The GDL 84/88 with GPS/SBAS and the GDL 88D with GPS/SBAS includes an internal battery that will
last 5 to 8 years. The battery is used for internal RAM memory and GPS information. Regular planned
replacement is not necessary.
If the battery is not replaced and becomes totally discharged, the GDL 84/88/88D unit will remain fully
operational, but the GPS signal acquisition time will be increased. There is no loss of function or accuracy
of the GDL 84/88/88D unit with a discharged battery.

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APPENDIX A ENVIRONMENTAL QUALIFICATION FORM
For RTCA/DO-160F Environmental Qualification Forms (EQFs) visit the Dealers Resource Center on
Garmin’s website. The GDL 84/88 units all use the same EQF part number, 005-00358-20.

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APPENDIX B GDL 84/88 DATA FORMAT
B.1 GDL 84/88 RS-232 Air Data Input Format ................................................................................... B-1
B.1.1 Electrical Interface ............................................................................................................... B-1
B.1.2 Icarus Altitude (Altitude Format 1) Sentence ...................................................................... B-1
B.1.3 Apollo Altitude (Altitude Format 2) Sentence .................................................................... B-1
B.1.4 Shadin Altitude (Altitude Format 3) Sentence .................................................................... B-1
B.1.5 Shadin Air Data Computer (Airdata Format 1) ................................................................... B-2
B.1 GDL 84/88 RS-232 Air Data Input Format
B.1.1 Electrical Interface
The input signals are compatible with RS-232C. Data input at 9600 baud (1200 baud for Apollo Altitude Encoder)
with a word length of 8 bits, one stop bit, and no parity. One message is received per second.
B.1.2 Icarus Altitude (Altitude Format 1) Sentence
The GDL 84/88 is capable of receiving the following 10-byte message from the Icarus Altitude Serializer:
ALT <sp>12345<CR>
Where:
ALT ASCII characters
<sp> space (0x20)
12345 altitude in feet
<CR> carriage return (0x0D)
B.1.3 Apollo Altitude (Altitude Format 2) Sentence
The GDL 84/88 is capable of receiving the following 17-byte message from an Apollo Altitude Encoder:
#AL<sp><+/->dddddT<+/->ddul<CR>
Where:
#AL ASCII characters
<sp> space (0x20)
<+/-> sign indicator (0x2B[+] or 0x2D[-])
ddddd altitude in feet (-1000 feet to 35,000 feet)
T ASCII characters
<+/-> sign indicator
dd sensor temperature
ul checksum of bytes 1 through 14 in hex ASCII (i.e., FA)
<CR> carriage return (0x0D)
B.1.4 Shadin Altitude (Altitude Format 3) Sentence
The GDL 84/88 is capable of receiving the following 17-byte message from Shadin Altitude Encoders, Altitude
Serializers, and Altitude Converters:
RMS<sp><+/->12345T<+/->12ul<CR>
Where:
RMS ASCII characters
<sp> space (0x20)
<+/-> sign indicator (0x2B[+] or 0x2D[-])
12345 altitude in feet
T ASCII character
<+/-> sign indicator

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ul checksum of bytes 1 through 14 in hex ASCII (i.e., FA)
<CR> carriage return (0x0D)

NOTE
Checksum is calculated by adding each byte in the message (1 through 14).

B.1.5 Shadin Air Data Computer (Airdata Format 1)

The GDL 84/88 is capable of receiving the following message strings from the Shadin Air Data Computer.
SHADIN z FORMAT
<STX>
ZA012<CR><LF> ZA (ASCII characters); 012 represents indicated air speed (knots)
ZB345<CR><LF> ZB (ASCII characters); 345 represents true air speed (knots)
ZC678<CR><LF> ZC (ASCII characters); 678 represents mach speed (thousandths)
ZD<+/->9012<CR><LF> ZD (ASCII characters); sign; 9012 represents pressure altitude (tens of feet)
ZE<+/->3456<CR><LF> ZE (ASCII characters); sign; 3456 represents density altitude (tens of feet)
ZF<+/->78<CR><LF> ZF (ASCII characters); sign; 78 represents outside air temperature (Celsius)
ZG<+/->90<CR><LF> ZG (ASCII characters); sign; 90 represents true air temperature (Celsius)
ZH123<CR><LF> ZH (ASCII characters); 123 represents wind direction (degrees from north)
ZI456<CR><LF> ZI (ASCII characters); 456 represents wind speed (knots)
ZJ<+/->78<CR><LF> ZJ (ASCII characters); sign; 78 represents rate of turn (degrees per second)
ZK<+/->901<CR><LF> ZK (ASCII characters); sign; 901 represents vertical speed (tens of ft/minute)
ZL234<CR><LF> ZL (ASCII characters); 234 represents heading (degrees from north)
ZQ345<CR><LF> ZQ (ASCII characters); 345 represents error log/reason indicator
ZR678<CR><LF> ZR (ASCII characters); 678 represents checksum
<ETX>
Where:
<STX> start-transmit character (0x02)
<CR> carriage-return character (0x0D)
<LF> line-feed character (0x0A)
<+/-> sign indicator (0x2B[+] or 0x2D[-])
<ETX> end-transmit character (0x03)

NOTE
Checksum is calculated by adding each byte in the message (including all characters from
<STX> up to and including the error log/reason indicator), such that carries are
discarded to give a one byte result. The ASCII-coded decimal representation of that byte is
given, ranging from 0 (0x30, 0x30, 0x30) to 255 (0x32, 0x35, 0x35).

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<STX>
GA012<CR><LF> GA (ASCII characters); 012 represents indicated Air Speed (knots)
GB345<CR><LF> GB (ASCII characters); 345 represents true Air Speed (knots)
GC678<CR><LF> GC (ASCII characters); 678 represents Mach Speed (thousandths)
GD<+/->9012<CR><LF> GD (ASCII characters); sign; 9012 represents pressure altitude (tens of feet)
GE<+/->3456<CR><LF> GE (ASCII characters); sign; 3456 represents density altitude (tens of feet)
GF<+/->78<CR><LF> GF (ASCII characters); sign; 78 represents outside air temperature (Celsius)
GG<+/->90<CR><LF> GG (ASCII characters); sign; 90 represents true air temperature (Celsius)
GH123<CR><LF> GH (ASCII characters); 123 represents wind direction (degrees from north)
GI456<CR><LF> GI (ASCII characters); 456 represents wind speed (knots)
GJ<+/->78<CR><LF> GJ (ASCII characters); sign; 78 represents rate of turn (degrees per second)
GK<+/->901<CR><LF> GK (ASCII characters); sign; 901 represents vertical speed (tens of ft/minute)
GL234<CR><LF> GL (ASCII characters); 234 represents heading (degrees from north)
GM5678<CR><LF> GM (ASCII characters); 5678 represents fuel flow, right (Twin only) (tenths
gallons/hour) [1]
GN90123<CR><LF> GN (ASCII characters); 90123 represents fuel used, right (Twin only) (tenths
gallons) [1]
GO4567<CR><LF> GO (ASCII characters); 4567 represents fuel flow, left (or Single) (tenths
gallons/hour)
GP89012<CR><LF> GP (ASCII characters); 89012 represents fuel used, left (or Single) (tenths
gallons)
GQ001<CR><LF> GQ (ASCII characters); 001 represents error log/reason indicator (001 = temp.
sensor error, 000 = no errors)
GR6789.0<CR><LF> GR (ASCII characters); 6789.0 represents fuel remaining (gallons) [1]
Ga<+/->1234<CR><LF> Ga (ASCII characters); sign; 12.34 represents barometric corrected altitude
(tens of feet)
Gb56.78<CR><LF> Gb (ASCII characters); 56.78 represents current barometric pressure setting
(inches Hg)
G*901<CR><LF> G* (ASCII characters); 901 represents checksum
<ETX>
Where:
<STX> start-transmit character (0x02)
<CR> carriage-return character (0x0D)
<LF> line-feed character (0x0A)
<+/-> sign indicator (0x2B[+] or 0x2D[-])
<ETX> end-transmit character (0x03)
[1] Not available from Airdata Computer

NOTE
Checksum is calculated by adding each byte in the message (including all characters from
<STX> up to and including the error log/reason indicator), such that carries are
discarded to give a one byte result. The ASCII-coded decimal representation of that byte is
given, ranging from 0 (0x30, 0x30, 0x30) to 255 (0x32, 0x35, 0x35).

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SHADIN S FORMAT
<STX>
SA012<CR><LF> SA (ASCII characters); 012 represents indicated Air Speed (knots)
SB345<CR><LF> SB (ASCII characters); 345 represents true Air Speed (knots)
SC678<CR><LF> SC (ASCII characters); 678 represents Mach Speed (thousandths)
SD<+/->9012<CR><LF> SD (ASCII characters); sign; 9012 represents pressure altitude (tens of feet)
SE<+/->3456<CR><LF> SE (ASCII characters); sign; 3456 represents density altitude (tens of feet)
SF<+/->78<CR><LF> SF (ASCII characters); sign; 78 represents outside air temperature (Celsius)
SG<+/->90<CR><LF> SG (ASCII characters); sign; 90 represents true air temperature (Celsius)
SH123<CR><LF> SH (ASCII characters); 123 represents wind direction (degrees from north)
SI456<CR><LF> SI (ASCII characters); 456 represents wind speed (knots)
SJ<+/->78<CR><LF> SJ (ASCII characters); sign; 78 represents rate of turn (degrees per second)
SK<+/->901<CR><LF> SK (ASCII characters); sign; 901 represents vertical speed (tens of ft/minute)
SL234<CR><LF> SL (ASCII characters); 234 represents heading (degrees from north)
SM5678<CR><LF> SM (ASCII characters); 5678 represents fuel flow, right (tenths gallons/hour)
SN90123<CR><LF> SN (ASCII characters); 90123 represents fuel used, right (tenths gallons)
SO4567<CR><LF> SO (ASCII characters); 4567 represents fuel flow, left (tenths gallons/hour)
SP89012<CR><LF> SP (ASCII characters); 89012 represents fuel used, left (tenths gallons)
SQ345<CR><LF> SQ (ASCII characters); 345 represents error log/reason indicator
SR67890<CR><LF> SR (ASCII characters); 67890 represents fuel remaining (tenths gallons)
SS123<CR><LF> SS (ASCII character); 123 represents ground speed (knots)
ST456<CR>LF> ST (ASCII character); 456 represents track (degrees)
SU789012<CR><LF> SU (ASCII character); 789012 represents distance to waypoint (hundredths nautical
miles)
SV<E/W>345<CR><LF> SV (ASCII character); E represents East, W represents West; 345 represents magnetic
variation (tenths degrees)
SW<N/S>67 8901<CR><LF>SW (ASCII character); N represents North, S represents South; 67 8910 represents
current latitude (degrees, minutes, hundredths of minutes)
SX<E/W>234 5678<CR><LF>SX (ASCII character); E represents East, W represents West; 234 5678 represents
current longitude (degrees, minutes, hundredths of minutes)
SY<L/R>90<CR><LF> SY (ASCII character); L represents Left, R represents Right; 90 represents drift angle
(degrees)
Sa<+/->1234<CR><LF> Sa (ASCII character); sign; 1234 represents barometric corrected altitude (tens of feet)
Sb56.78<CR><LF> Sb (ASCII character); 56.78 represents current barometric pressure setting (inches Hg)
S*901<CR><LF> S* (ASCII character); 901 represents checksum
<ETX>
Where:
<STX> start-transmit character (0x02)
<CR> carriage-return character (0x0D)
<LF> line-feed character (0x0A)
<+/-> sign indicator (0x2B[+] or 0x2D[-])
<ETX> end-transmit character (0x03)

NOTE
Checksum is calculated by adding each byte in the message (including all characters from <STX>
up to and including the error log/reason indicator), such that carries are discarded to give a one
byte result. The ASCII-coded decimal representation of that byte is given, ranging from 0
(0x30, 0x30, 0x30) to 255 (0x32, 0x35, 0x35).

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APPENDIX C MECHANICAL DRAWINGS
Figure C-1 GDL 84/88 Center of Gravity............................................................................................. C-2
Figure C-2 GDL 84H/88H Center of Gravity ....................................................................................... C-4
Figure C-3 GDL 84/88 Unit With Mounting Rack (Vertical Orientation) ........................................... C-6
Figure C-4 GDL 84/88 Unit With Mounting Rack (Horizontal Orientation) ....................................... C-7
Figure C-5 GDL 84H/88H Unit with Mounting Rack (Horizontal Orientation) .................................. C-8
Figure C-6 Annunciator ........................................................................................................................ C-9

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 6.17

2.82
CENTER OF GRAVITY

2.92
CENTER OF GRAVITY

7.12

4X 3.13 1.53
3

1.87 1.00

2.92
CENTER OF GRAVITY
.93
CENTER OF GRAVITY

2.82
CENTER OF GRAVITY
.93
CENTER OF GRAVITY

Figure C-1 GDL 84/88 Center of Gravity

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NOTES

1 DIMENSIONS ARE IN INCHES.

2 DIMENSIONS ARE FOR REFERENCE ONLY.

3 MOUNTING HOLE FOR 8-32 PAN HEAD OR CAP SCREW.

4 RECOMMEND SCREW LENGTH 0.75 INCHES MINIMUM.

CENTER OF GRAVITY DIMENSIONS INCLUDE UNIT, REMOTE INSTALL RACK, BACKPLATE ASSEMBLY, AND
5 CONNECTOR BACKSHELL FOR THE GDL 84/88 WITH SBAS.

Figure C-1 GDL 84/88 Center of Gravity

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 2.0 MAX
1.00

2.90

7.12 2.06

2.90
4 EACH 3 CG

3.11

6.170 7.25 MAX

5.09 2.00

3.20 2.00
3.28
CG 90°
.67
1.50 .53
25°

6 DETAIL A
.69
A 1.52 MOUNTING HOLE LOCATIONS
3.29
5.11

11 MAX

Figure C-2 GDL 84H/88H Center of Gravity

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NOTES

1 DIMENSIONS ARE IN INCHES.

2 DIMENSIONS ARE FOR REFERENCE ONLY.

3 FOUR EACH MOUNTING HOLES FOR 8-32 100 DEGREE COUNTERSUNK SCREWS.

4 RECOMMEND SCREW LENGTH 0.50" MINIMUM.

5 CENTER OF GRAVITY DIMENSIONS INCLUDE UNIT, REMOTE INSTALL RACK, AND BACKPLATE ASSEMBLY.

6 MUST ALLOW 5/8" (0.625") CLEARANCE BELOW FAN SHIELD TO ALLOW FOR PROPER AIRFLOW.

Figure C-2 GDL 84H/88H Center of Gravity

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 *'/,17(51$/:$$6 
GDL 88 (011-02369-00)
OR
GDL 88 INTERNAL WAAS (011-02370-00)
OR
GDL 88D (011-02371-00)
OR
GDL 88D INTERNAL WAAS (011-02372-00)

GDL 88 CONNECTOR
(011-02375-00)

FEET TO BE INSTALLED IN
LOCATIONS SHOWN FOR
VERTICAL MOUNTING
ORIENTATION

GDL 88 BACKPLATE (011-01718-00)

OR
GDL 88 INTERNAL WAAS BACKPLATE (011-01718-10)
OR
GDL 88D BACKPLATE (011-01718-20)
OR
GDL 88D INTERNAL WAAS BACKPLATE (011-01718-30)

GDL 88 REMOTE INSTALL KIT (011-02621-00)

Figure C-3 GDL 84/88 Unit With Mounting Rack (Vertical Orientation)

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 *'/,17(51$/:$$6 
GDL 88 (011-02369-00)
OR
GDL 88 INTERNAL WAAS (011-02370-00)
OR
GDL 88D (011-02371-00)
OR
GDL 88D INTERNAL WAAS (011-02372-00)

GDL 88 CONNECTOR
(011-02375-00)

FEET TO BE INSTALLED IN
LOCATIONS SHOWN FOR
HORIZONTAL MOUNTING
ORIENTATION

GDL 88 BACKPLATE (011-01718-00)

OR
GDL 88 INTERNAL WAAS BACKPLATE (011-01718-10)
OR
GDL 88D BACKPLATE (011-01718-20)
OR
GDL 88D INTERNAL WAAS BACKPLATE (011-01718-30)

GDL 88 REMOTE INSTALL KIT (011-02621-00)

Figure C-4 GDL 84/88 Unit With Mounting Rack (Horizontal Orientation)

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 GDL88H (011-02369-10)
OR
GDL84H INTERNAL WAAS (011-03728-00)
OR
GDL88H INTERNAL WAAS (011-02370-10)
OR
GDL88DH (011-02371-10)
OR
GDL88DH INTERNAL WAAS (011-02372-10)

GDL88H REMOTE INSTALL KIT

(011-02621-A0)

FEET TO BE INSTALLED IN
LOCATIONS SHOWN FOR
HORIZONTAL MOUNTING
ORIENTATION

GDL88H BACKPLATE (011-01718-40)

OR
GDL84/88H INTERNAL WAAS BACKPLATE (011-01718-50)
OR
GDL88DH BACKPLATE (011-01718-60)
OR GDL88H CONNECTOR
GDL88DH INTERNAL WAAS BACKPLATE (011-01718-70) (011-02375-00)

Figure C-5 GDL 84H/88H Unit with Mounting Rack (Horizontal Orientation)

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 .575 .221

.563
.850 1.150

1.063

1.150

.780
1.001

.221

1.063

NOTES

1 DIMENSIONS ARE IN INCHES.

2 DIMENSIONS ARE FOR REFERENCE ONLY.

3 MOUNTING HOLE FOR 4-40 PAN HEAD SCREW.

4 RECOMMEND SCREW LENGTH 0.375" MINIMUM.

Figure C-6 Annunciator

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APPENDIX D INTERCONNECT DRAWINGS
Figure D-1 GDL 88/88D - Typical Installation.....................................................................................D-2
Figure D-2 GDL 84/88 with GPS/SBAS - Typical Installation ............................................................D-4
Figure D-3 GDL 88/88D - Power, Configuration, and Antenna Interconnect......................................D-6
Figure D-4 GDL 88/88D - Single and Dual GTNs Interconnect ..........................................................D-8
Figure D-5 GDL 88/88D - Single and Dual GNS 400W/500W Series Interconnect..........................D-10
Figure D-6 GDL 88/88D - GNS 480 Interconnect..............................................................................D-12
Figure D-7 GDL 88/88D - GMX 200/MX20 Interconnect .................................................................D-13
Figure D-8 GDL 84/88 - Single and Dual Transponder Interconnect.................................................D-14
Figure D-9 GDL 84/88 - Air Data Interconnect..................................................................................D-16
Figure D-10 GDL 84/88 - Audio Interconnect......................................................................................D-17
Figure D-11 GDL 84/88 - ARINC 429 Interconnect ............................................................................D-18
Figure D-12 GDL 84/88 - Radar Altimeter Interconnect......................................................................D-19
Figure D-13 GDL 84/88 - Switches Interconnect .................................................................................D-20
Figure D-14 GDL 84/88 - Single Annunciator Interconnect ................................................................D-21
Figure D-15 GDL 84/88 - Dual Annunciator Interconnect ...................................................................D-22
Figure D-16 GDL 88/88D - Traffic Source Interconnect......................................................................D-23
Figure D-17 GDL 84/88 - Flight Stream Interconnect..........................................................................D-25
Figure D-18 GDL 88/88D - G500/G600 Interconnect ..........................................................................D-26
Figure D-19 GDL 88/88D - G1000 Interconnect ..................................................................................D-27
Figure D-20 GDL 88/88D - Legacy G1000 Interconnect .....................................................................D-28

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 GDL 88/88D
P881 ADS-B

AIRCRAFT POWER 19 22 AWG AVIONICS BUS

AIRCRAFT POWER 20 22 AWG 3A (28VDC or 14 VDC)

AIRCRAFT GND 77 22 AWG AIRCRAFT

AIRCRAFT GND 78 22 AWG GROUND

P1002
GARMIN
GTN 6XX/7XX
ETHERNET IN 1A 51 25 ETHERNET OUT 3A
ETHERNET IN 1B 52 26 ETHERNET OUT 3B
ETHERNET OUT 1A 53 23 ETHERNET IN 3A
ETHERNET OUT 1B 54 24 ETHERNET IN 3B
s s

P1001
TIME MARK 1A 22 3 TIME MARK OUT A
TIME MARK 1B 3 22 TIME MARK OUT B
s s
(GTN 6XX/7XX TAWS UNITS ONLY)
AUDIO INHIBIT #1* 37 35 TAWS AUDIO ACTIVE OUT*

REMOTE POWER ON* 17

GROUND 18
AUDIO PANEL
AUDIO OUT HI 4 UNSWITCHED AUDIO IN HI
AUDIO OUT LO 23 UNSWITCHED AUDIO IN LO

TRANSPONDER

RS-232 IN 3 25 RS-232 OUT 1

RS-232 OUT 3 6 RS-232 IN 1
RS-232 GND 3 44 SIGNAL GROUND
s

SUPPRESSION OUT 59 EXTERNAL SUPPRESSION

ALTITUDE ENCODER

RS-232 IN 1 27 RS-232 OUT HI

RS-232 GND 1 46 RS-232 OUT LO
s

CONFIG MODULE POWER 65 RED 28 AWG 4

CONFIG MODULE GND 64 BLK 28 AWG 1 CONFIG
CONFIG MODULE DATA 62 YEL 28 AWG 3 MODULE
CONFIG MODULE CLOCK 63 WHT 28 AWG 2

FAN
FAN GROUND 50 26 AWG BLACK
FAN SPEED 12 26 AWG YELLOW
FAN POWER OUT (5 VDC) 31 26 AWG RED
USB TYPE B
RECEPTACLE
USB VBUS POWER 42 RED VBUS
USB DATA HI 61 GRN 28 AWG D+
USB DATA LO 60 WHT 28 AWG D-
USB GROUND 41 BLK GND
s
SHIELD
P882
BOTTOM
BTM UAT/1090 ANTENNA

P883 TOP
TOP UAT/1090 ANTENNA
GDL 88D ONLY

Figure D-1 GDL 88/88D - Typical Installation

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NOTES

1 ALL WIRES 24 AWG OR LARGER UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED.

2 GROUND DESIGNATIONS: S SHIELD BLOCK GROUND AIRFRAME GROUND

CONNECT GDL 88/88D SHIELD GROUNDS TO THE CONNECTOR BACKSHELL. THE SHIELD LEADS MUST BE
3 LESS THAN 3.0 INCHES. CONNECT OTHER SHIELD GROUNDS TO AIRCRAFT CHASSIS WITH AS SHORT A
CONDUCTOR AS PRACTICAL.

THIS DIAGRAM PROVIDES AN OVERVIEW OF A TYPICAL INSTALLATION. REFER TO APPLICABLE

4 INTERCONNECT DIAGRAMS FOR SPECIFIC EQUIPMENT.

Figure D-1 GDL 88/88D - Typical Installation

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 GDL 84/88 with
GPS/SBAS
P881 ADS-B

AIRCRAFT POWER 19 22 AWG AVIONICS BUS

AIRCRAFT POWER 20 22 AWG 3A (28VDC or 14 VDC)

AIRCRAFT GND 77 22 AWG AIRCRAFT

AIRCRAFT GND 78 22 AWG GROUND

REMOTE POWER ON* 17

GROUND 18

DISCRETE OUT 1* 14 EQUIPMENT

DISCRETE OUT 2* 15 ANNUNCIATOR
GDL 88 ONLY

TRANSPONDER

RS-232 IN 3 25 RS-232 OUT 1

RS-232 OUT 3 6 RS-232 IN 1
RS-232 GND 3 44 SIGNAL GROUND
s

SUPPRESSION OUT 59 EXTERNAL SUPPRESSION

ALTITUDE ENCODER

RS-232 IN 1 27 RS-232 OUT HI

RS-232 GND 1 46 RS-232 OUT LO
s

CONFIG MODULE POWER 65 RED 28 AWG 4

CONFIG MODULE GND 64 BLK 28 AWG 1 CONFIG
CONFIG MODULE DATA 62 YEL 28 AWG 3 MODULE
CONFIG MODULE CLOCK 63 WHT 28 AWG 2

FAN
FAN GROUND 50 26 AWG BLACK
FAN SPEED 12 26 AWG YELLOW
FAN POWER OUT (5 VDC) 31 26 AWG RED
USB TYPE B
RECEPTACLE
USB VBUS POWER 42 RED VBUS
USB DATA HI 61 GRN 28 AWG D+
USB DATA LO 60 WHT 28 AWG D-
USB GROUND 41 BLK GND
s
SHIELD

P882
BOTTOM
BTM UAT/1090 ANTENNA

P883 TOP
TOP UAT/1090 ANTENNA
GDL 88D ONLY

P884
GPS/SBAS
GPS ANTENNA

Figure D-2 GDL 84/88 with GPS/SBAS - Typical Installation

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NOTES

1 ALL WIRES 24 AWG OR LARGER UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED.

2 GROUND DESIGNATIONS: S SHIELD BLOCK GROUND AIRFRAME GROUND

CONNECT GDL 88/88 SHIELD GROUNDS TO THE CONNECTOR BACKSHELL. THE SHIELD LEADS MUST BE
3 LESS THAN 3.0 INCHES. CONNECT OTHER SHIELD GROUNDS TO AIRCRAFT CHASSIS WITH AS SHORT A
CONDUCTOR AS PRACTICAL.

THIS DIAGRAM PROVIDES AN OVERVIEW OF A TYPICAL INSTALLATION. REFER TO APPLICABLE

4 INTERCONNECT DIAGRAMS FOR SPECIFIC EQUIPMENT.

Figure D-2 GDL 84/88 with GPS/SBAS - Typical Installation

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 GDL 88/88D
P881
ADS-B

AIRCRAFT POWER 19 22 AWG AVIONICS BUS

AIRCRAFT POWER 20 22 AWG 3A (28VDC or 14 VDC)

AIRCRAFT GND 77 22 AWG AIRCRAFT

AIRCRAFT GND 78 22 AWG GROUND

5
CONFIG MODULE POWER 65 RED 4
CONFIG MODULE GND 64 BLK 1 CONFIG
CONFIG MODULE DATA 62 YEL 3 MODULE
CONFIG MODULE CLOCK 63 WHT 2
4

REMOTE POWER ON* 17

GROUND 18
6
FAN
7
FAN GROUND 50 BLACK
FAN SPEED 12 YELLOW
FAN POWER OUT (5 VDC) 31 RED

USB TYPE B
RECEPTACLE
USB VBUS POWER 42 RED VBUS
USB DATA HI 61 GRN D+
10
USB DATA LO 60 WHT D-
USB GROUND 41 BLK GND
s
SHIELD

P882 8
BOTTOM
BTM UAT/1090 ANTENNA

P883 8 TOP
TOP UAT/1090 ANTENNA

GDL 88D ONLY

P884 9
GPS/SBAS
GPS ANTENNA

GDL 88/88D WITH GPS/SBAS ONLY

Figure D-3 GDL 88/88D - Power, Configuration, and Antenna Interconnect

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NOTES

1 ALL WIRES 24 AWG OR LARGER UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED.

2 GROUND DESIGNATIONS: S SHIELD BLOCK GROUND AIRFRAME GROUND

CONNECT GDL 88/88D SHIELD GROUNDS TO THE CONNECTOR BACKSHELL. THE SHIELD LEADS MUST BE
3 LESS THAN 3.0 INCHES.

4 CONFIGURATION MODULE IS MOUNTED IN THE BACKSHELL OF THE P881 CONNECTOR.

5 CONFIGURATION MODULE HARNESS USES 28 AWG WIRES.

6 FAN SUPPLIED AS PART OF THE BACKPLATE ASSEMBLY.

THE FAN HARNESS P/N 320-00648-00 IS SUPPLIED AS PART OF THE CONNECTOR KIT. THE FAN HARNESS
7 USES 26 AWG WIRES.

8 REFER TO SECTION 4.8.2 FOR UAT/1090 ANTENNA CABLE SPECIFICATIONS.

9 REFER TO SECTION 4.8.1 FOR GPS/ANTENNA CABLE SPECIFICATIONS.

USB TYPE B RECEPTACLE PIGTAIL P/N 011-01782-00 IS SUPPLIED AS PART OF THE CONNECTOR KIT.
10 PIGTAIL USES 24 AWG WIRES FOR POWER/GROUND AND 28 AWG WIRES FOR DATA.

Figure D-3 GDL 88/88D - Power, Configuration, and Antenna Interconnect

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 SINGLE GTN 6XX/7XX
GDL 88/88D GTN 6XX/7XX
P881 P1002
6
ETHERNET IN 1A 51 25 ETHERNET OUT 3A
ETHERNET IN 1B 52 26 ETHERNET OUT 3B 7
5
ETHERNET OUT 1A 53 23 ETHERNET IN 3A
ETHERNET OUT 1B 54 24 ETHERNET IN 3B
s s

N/C 10 SYSTEM ID PROGRAM*

OR 10 SYSTEM ID PROGRAM*
9 s

P1001
TIME MARK 1A(2A) 22(28) 3 TIME MARK OUT A
10 TIME MARK 1B(2B) 3(9) 22 TIME MARK OUT B
s s
(GTN 6XX/7XX TAWS UNITS ONLY)
AUDIO INHIBIT #1* 37 35 TAWS AUDIO ACTIVE OUT*

DUAL GTN 6XX/7XXs

GDL 88/88D GTN 6XX/7XX #1
P881 P1001

TIME MARK 1A 22 3 TIME MARK OUT A

TIME MARK 1B 3 22 TIME MARK OUT B
s s
(GTN 6XX/7XX TAWS UNITS ONLY)
AUDIO INHIBIT #1* 37 35 TAWS AUDIO ACTIVE OUT*
8
P1002
6
ETHERNET IN 1A 51 25 ETHERNET OUT 3A
ETHERNET IN 1B 52 26 ETHERNET OUT 3B 7 8
5 ETHERNET OUT 1A 53 23 ETHERNET IN 3A
ETHERNET OUT 1B 54 24 ETHERNET IN 3B
s s

8 ETHERNET OUT 1A
9 ETHERNET OUT 1B
7
6 ETHERNET IN 1A
7 ETHERNET IN 1B
s
N/C 10 SYSTEM ID PROGRAM*

6
P1002 GTN 6XX/7XX #2
9 ETHERNET OUT 1B
8 ETHERNET OUT 1A
7 ETHERNET IN 1B 7
6 ETHERNET IN 1A
s
10 SYSTEM ID PROGRAM*
s

P1001
TIME MARK 2A 28 3 TIME MARK OUT A
TIME MARK 2B 9 22 TIME MARK OUT B
s s

Figure D-4 GDL 88/88D - Single and Dual GTNs Interconnect

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NOTES

1 ALL WIRES 24 AWG OR LARGER UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED.

2 GROUND DESIGNATIONS: S SHIELD BLOCK GROUND AIRFRAME GROUND

CONNECT GDL 88/88D SHIELD GROUNDS TO THE CONNECTOR BACKSHELL. THE SHIELD LEADS MUST BE
3 LESS THAN 3.0 INCHES.

REFER TO GTN 625/635/650 TSO INSTALLATION MANUAL, OR GTN 725/750 TSO INSTALLATION MANUAL,
4 FOR COMPLETE PINOUT AND INTERCONNECT INFORMATION.

5 ANY AVAILABLE ETHERNET PORT MAY BE USED. SEE SECTION 6.6.6 FOR PORT SETTINGS.

6 USE AIRCRAFT GRADE CATEGORY 5 ETHERNET CABLE. REFER TO SECTION 4.4.2 FOR PART NUMBERS.

ANY AVAILABLE ETHERNET PORT MAY BE USED. REFER TO GTN 625/635/650 TSO INSTALLATION MANUAL,
7 OR GTN 725/750 TSO INSTALLATION MANUAL, FOR ADDITIONAL DETAILS.

8 CONNECTION MAY BE MADE TO GTN 6XX/7XX #2 IN LIEU OF GTN 6XX/7XX #1.

IF THE GTN 6XX/7XX IS THE ONLY INSTALLED GPS NAVIGATOR, OR GPS NAVIGATOR #1 IN A DUAL GPS
INSTALLATION, THE GTN 6XX/7XX SHOULD BE CONFIGURED AS GTN #1 (SYSTEM ID PROGRAM* (P1002-10)
9 LEFT FLOATING). IF THE GTN 6XX/7XX IS GPS NAVIGATOR #2 IN A DUAL GPS NAVIGATOR INSTALLATION,
THE GTN 6XX/7XX SHOULD BE CONFIGURED AS GTN #2 (SYSTEM ID PROGRAM* (P1002-10) GROUNDED
TO SHIELD BLOCK.

USB TYPE B RECEPTACLE PIGTAIL P/N 011-01782-00 IS SUPPLIED AS PART OF THE CONNECTOR KIT.
10 PIGTAIL USES 24 AWG WIRES FOR POWER/GROUND AND 28 AWG WIRES FOR DATA.

Figure D-4 GDL 88/88D - Single and Dual GTNs Interconnect

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 SINGLE GNS 400W/500W SERIES
GDL 88/88D GNS 400W/500W
P4001/ SERIES
P881 P5001
RS-232 IN 2 26 56 GPS RS232 OUT 1
4 12 RS-232 OUT 2 7 57 GPS RS232 IN 1 6
RS-232 GND 2 45
s

10 TIME MARK 1A(2A) 22(28) s

16 TIME MARK OUT

ARINC 429 OUT 1A 10 48 GPS ARINC 429 IN 1A

5 7
ARINC 429 OUT 1B 29 49 GPS ARINC 429 IN 1B
s
P4001/
P50XX
(GNS TAWS/HTAWS UNITS ONLY) TAWS/HTAWS AUDIO ACTIVE
AUDIO INHIBIT #1* 37
OUT*

DUAL GNS 400W/500W SERIES

GDL 88/88D GNS 400W/500W
P4001/ SERIES #1
P881 P5001
RS-232 IN 2 26 56 GPS RS232 OUT 1
4 11 RS-232 OUT 2 7 57 GPS RS232 IN 1 6
RS-232 GND 2 45
s

TIME MARK 1A 22 16 TIME MARK OUT

s

ARINC 429 OUT 1A 10 48 GPS ARINC 429 IN 1A

5 7
ARINC 429 OUT 1B 29 49 GPS ARINC 429 IN 1B
s

GNS 400W/500W
P4001/ SERIES #2
P5001
48 GPS ARINC 429 IN 1A 7
49 GPS ARINC 429 IN 1B

RS-232 IN 5 21 56 GPS RS232 OUT 1

9 11 RS-232 OUT 5 2 57 GPS RS232 IN 1 6
RS-232 GND 5 40
s

TIME MARK 2A 28 16 TIME MARK OUT

s

P4001/
P50XX 8
(GNS TAWS/HTAWS UNITS ONLY) TAWS/HTAWS AUDIO
AUDIO INHIBIT #1* 37
ACTIVE OUT*

Figure D-5 GDL 88/88D - Single and Dual GNS 400W/500W Series Interconnect
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NOTES

1 ALL WIRES 24 AWG OR LARGER UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED.

2 GROUND DESIGNATIONS: S SHIELD BLOCK GROUND AIRFRAME GROUND

CONNECT GDL 88/88D SHIELD GROUNDS TO THE CONNECTOR BACKSHELL. THE SHIELD LEADS MUST BE
3 LESS THAN 3.0 INCHES.

4 ANY AVAILABLE RS-232 PORT MAY BE USED. SEE SECTION 6.6.5 FOR RS-232 PORT SETTINGS.

5 ANY AVAILABLE ARINC 429 PORT MAY BE USED. SEE SECTION 6.6.4 FOR ARINC 429 PORT SETTINGS.

ANY AVAILABLE GPS RS-232 PORT MAY BE USED. REFER TO GNS 400W SERIES TSO INSTALLATION
6 MANUAL, OR GNS 500W SERIES INSTALLATION MANUAL, FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.

ANY AVAILABLE GPS ARINC 429 PORT MAY BE USED. REFER TO GNS 400W SERIES TSO INSTALLATION
7 MANUAL, OR GNS 500W SERIES INSTALLATION MANUAL, FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.

8 CONNECTION MAY BE MADE TO GNS 400W/500W SERIES #1 IN LIEU OF GNS 400W/500W SERIES #2.

IF RS-232 PORT 5 IS ALREADY USED FOR ANOTHER PURPOSE, ANY RS-232 PORT MAY BE CONNECTED IN
9 LIEU OF PORT 5. SEE SECTION 6.6.5 FOR RS-232 PORT SETTINGS.

IF THE GNS 400W/500W IS THE ONLY INSTALLED GPS NAVIGATOR, OR GPS NAVIGATOR #1 IN A DUAL GPS
NAVIGATOR INSTALLATION, GDL 88 TIME MARK 1A (P881-22) SHOULD BE CONNECTED. IF THE GNS 400W/
10 500W IS GPS NAVIGATOR #2 IN A DUAL GPS NAVIGATOR INSTALLATION, THEN GDL 88 TIME MARK 2A
(P881-28) SHOULD BE CONNECTED.
CONFIGURE THE GDL 88 RS-232 IN PORT SETTING TO GNS SERIES #1 WHEN THE CONNECTED GNS 400W/
11 500W SERIES TIME MARK OUTPUT (P4001/P5001-16) IS CONNECTED TO GDL 88 TIME MARK 1A (P881-22).
CONFIGURE TO GNS SERIES #2 WHEN CONNECTED TO GDL 88 TIME MARK 2A (P881-28).
Figure D-5 GDL 88/88D - Single and Dual GNS 400W/500W Series Interconnect
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 SINGLE GNS 480
GDL 88/88D GNS 480
P1
P881
RS-232 IN 2 26 5 RS-232 TXD1
5
RS-232 OUT 2 7 4 RS-232 RXD1
4 RS-232 GND 2 45 3 SERIAL GROUND 2
s

TIME MARK 1A 22 19 TIME MARK OUT +

TIME MARK 1B 3 17 TIME MARK OUT -
s

GDL 88/88D
DUAL GNS 480
GNS 480 #1
P1
P881
RS-232 IN 2 26 5 RS-232 TXD1
RS-232 OUT 2 7 5
4 RS-232 RXD1
RS-232 GND 2 45 3 SERIAL GROUND 2
s

TIME MARK 1A 22 19 TIME MARK OUT +

TIME MARK 1B 3 17 TIME MARK OUT -
s

P1
GNS 480 #2
RS-232 IN 5 21 5 RS-232 TXD1
RS-232 OUT 5 2 4 RS-232 RXD1 5
RS-232 GND 5 40 3 SERIAL GROUND 2
s

TIME MARK 2A 28 19 TIME MARK OUT +

TIME MARK 2B 9 17 TIME MARK OUT -
s

NOTES

1 ALL WIRES 24 AWG OR LARGER UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED.

2 GROUND DESIGNATIONS: S SHIELD BLOCK GROUND AIRFRAME GROUND

CONNECT GDL 88/88D SHIELD GROUNDS TO THE CONNECTOR BACKSHELL. THE SHIELD LEADS MUST BE
3 LESS THAN 3.0 INCHES.

4 ANY AVAILABLE RS-232 PORT MAY BE USED. SEE SECTION 6.6.5 FOR RS-232 PORT SETTINGS.

ANY AVAILABLE RS-232 PORT MAY BE USED. REFER TO GNS 480 (CNX80) COLOR GPS/NAV/COM
5 INSTALLATION MANUAL, FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.

Figure D-6 GDL 88/88D - GNS 480 Interconnect

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 GDL 88/88D GMX 200/MX20 MFD
P2001
P881
RS-422 IN 1A 57 8 RS-422 TX4+
RS-422 IN 1B 76 10 RS-422 TX4-
s s
4 5 6
RS-422 OUT 1A 56 11 RS-422 RX4+
RS-422 OUT 1B 75 26 RS-422 RX4-
s s

29 RS-232 IN 4
5 9 PORT 4 CONFIG HI

NOTES

1 ALL WIRES 24 AWG OR LARGER UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED.

2 GROUND DESIGNATIONS: S SHIELD BLOCK GROUND AIRFRAME GROUND

CONNECT GDL 88/88D SHIELD GROUNDS TO THE CONNECTOR BACKSHELL. THE SHIELD LEADS MUST BE
3 LESS THAN 3.0 INCHES.

4 ANY AVAILABLE RS-232 PORT MAY BE USED. SEE SECTION 6.6.5 FOR RS-232 PORT SETTINGS.

JUMPER MUST BE INSTALLED AS SHOWN TO CONFIGURE PORT 4 FOR RS-422 OPERATION. IF PORT 4 IS
5 USED AS AN RS-422, RS-232 PORT 4 CANNOT BE USED. REFER TO GMX 200 INSTALLATION MANUAL, FOR
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.

GMX 200 MUST BE CONFIGURED FOR UAT TRAFFIC/DATA LINK SOURCE ON PORT 4. REFER TO GMX 200
6 INSTALLATION MANUAL, FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.

Figure D-7 GDL 88/88D - GMX 200/MX20 Interconnect

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 SINGLE TRANSPONDER

GDL 84/88
6 TRANSPONDER

P881
RS-232 IN 3 25 RS232 TxD1
RS-232 OUT 3 6 RS232 RxD1
5
RS-232 GND 3 44 SIGNAL GROUND
s

SUPPRESSION OUT 59 EXTERNAL SUPPRESSION

TO DME/TRAFFIC

DUAL TRANSPONDERS

GDL 84/88 TRANSPONDER

6 #1
P881
RS-232 IN 3 25 RS232 TxD1
RS-232 OUT 3 6 RS232 RxD1
5
RS-232 GND 3 44 SIGNAL GROUND
s

SUPPRESSION OUT 59 EXTERNAL SUPPRESSION

TRANSPONDER 2
EXTERNAL STBY SELECT

TO DME/TRAFFIC 7
TRANSPONDER
#2
TRANSPONDER 1
EXTERNAL STBY SELECT
EXTERNAL SUPPRESSION

RS-232 IN 5 21 RS232 TxD1

RS-232 OUT 5 2 RS232 RxD1
5
RS-232 GND 5 40 SIGNAL GROUND
s

NOTES

1 ALL WIRES 24 AWG OR LARGER UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED.

2 GROUND DESIGNATIONS: S SHIELD BLOCK GROUND AIRFRAME GROUND

CONNECT GDL 84/88 SHIELD GROUNDS TO THE CONNECTOR BACKSHELL. THE SHIELD LEADS MUST BE
3 LESS THAN 3.0 INCHES.

REFER TO MANUFACTURER’S DOCUMENTATION FOR COMPLETE PINOUT AND INTERCONNECT

4 INFORMATION. PINOUTS OF OTHER UNITS SHOWN ARE FOR REFERENCE ONLY.

Figure D-8 GDL 84/88 - Single and Dual Transponder Interconnect

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NOTES CONTINUED

5 ANY AVAILABLE RS-232 PORT MAY BE USED. SEE SECTION 6.6.5 FOR RS-232 PORT SETTINGS.

FOR TRANSPONDERS WITHOUT A SERIAL COMMUNICATION BUS, THE GDL 84/88 MAY BE CONFIGURED TO
6 COMMUNICATE WITH THE TRANSPONDER WIRELESSLY. SEE SECTION 6.6.1 FOR THE TRANSPONDER
INTERROGATION CONFIGURATION SETTING.

EXTERNAL STANDBY SELECT SWITCH SHOWN FOR REFERENCE ONLY. IF THE TRANSPONDERS ARE
7 CONTROLLED BY A SEPARATE DISPLAY, THIS SWITCH MAY NOT BE REQUIRED. REFER TO
TRANSPONDER’S DOCUMENTATION FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.
Figure D-8 GDL 84/88 - Single and Dual Transponder Interconnect
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 GDL 84/88 ALTITUDE ENCODER
OR AIR DATA
P881

RS-232 IN 1 27 RS-232 OUT HI

5
RS-232 GND 1 46 RS-232 OUT LO
s

AIR DATA COMPUTER

ARINC 429 IN 2A 47 429 TX 1A

6 ARINC 429 IN 2B 66 429 TX 1B
s

GDL 84/88
AIR DATA COMPUTER
P881 #1

ARINC 429 IN 2A 47 429 TX 1A

6 ARINC 429 IN 2B 66 429 TX 1B
s

AIR DATA COMPUTER

#2

ARINC 429 IN 3A 49 429 TX 1A

6 ARINC 429 IN 3B 68 429 TX 1B
s

NOTES

1 ALL WIRES 24 AWG OR LARGER UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED.

2 GROUND DESIGNATIONS: S SHIELD BLOCK GROUND AIRFRAME GROUND

CONNECT GDL 84/88 SHIELD GROUNDS TO THE CONNECTOR BACKSHELL. THE SHIELD LEADS MUST BE
3 LESS THAN 3.0 INCHES.

REFER TO MANUFACTURER’S DOCUMENTATION FOR COMPLETE PINOUT AND INTERCONNECT

4 INFORMATION. PINOUTS OF OTHER UNITS SHOWN ARE FOR REFERENCE ONLY.

5 ANY AVAILABLE RS-232 PORT MAY BE USED. SEE SECTION 6.6.5 FOR RS-232 PORT SETTINGS.

6 ANY AVAILABLE ARINC 429 PORT MAY BE USED. SEE SECTION 6.6.4 FOR PORT SETTINGS.

Figure D-9 GDL 84/88 - Air Data Interconnect

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 AUDIO PANEL
GDL 84/88

P881
AUDIO OUT HI 4 UNSWITCHED AUDIO IN HI
AUDIO OUT LO 23 UNSWITCHED AUDIO IN LO

AUDIO INHIBIT #1* 37 4

AUDIO ACTIVE* 13 5

NOTES

1 ALL WIRES 24 AWG OR LARGER UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED.

2 GROUND DESIGNATIONS: S SHIELD BLOCK GROUND AIRFRAME GROUND

REFER TO MANUFACTURER’S DOCUMENTATION FOR COMPLETE PINOUT AND INTERCONNECT

3 INFORMATION. PINOUTS OF OTHER UNITS SHOWN ARE FOR REFERENCE ONLY.

USE THE AUDIO INHIBIT #1 DISCRETE INPUT TO INHIBIT GDL 84/88 AURAL ALERTS WHEN A HIGHER
4 PRIORITY SYSTEM IS PLAYING AUDIO MESSAGES.

USE THE AUDIO ACTIVE DISCRETE OUTPUT TO INHIBIT AURAL ALERTS FROM LOWER PRIORITY SYSTEMS
5 WHEN THE GDL 84/88 IS PLAYING AUDIO MESSAGES.

Figure D-10 GDL 84/88 - Audio Interconnect

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 ARINC 429
AIRDATA/HEADING
SOURCE
GDL 84/88
P881

ARINC 429 IN 2A 47 429 TX 1A

5 429 TX 1B
ARINC 429 IN 2B 66
s

NOTES

1 ALL WIRES 24 AWG OR LARGER UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED.

2 GROUND DESIGNATIONS: S SHIELD BLOCK GROUND AIRFRAME GROUND

CONNECT GDL 84/88 SHIELD GROUNDS TO THE CONNECTOR BACKSHELL. THE SHIELD LEADS MUST BE
3 LESS THAN 3.0 INCHES.

REFER TO MANUFACTURER’S DOCUMENTATION FOR COMPLETE PINOUT AND INTERCONNECT

4 INFORMATION. PINOUTS OF OTHER UNITS SHOWN ARE FOR REFERENCE ONLY.

5 ANY AVAILABLE ARINC 429 PORT MAY BE USED. SEE SECTION 6.6.4 FOR PORT SETTINGS.

Figure D-11 GDL 84/88 - ARINC 429 Interconnect

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 GDL 84/88
RADAR ALTIMETER

P881

ARINC 429 IN 3A 49 429 TX 1A

5 429 TX 1B
ARINC 429 IN 3B 68
s

NOTES

1 ALL WIRES 24 AWG OR LARGER UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED.

2 GROUND DESIGNATIONS: S SHIELD BLOCK GROUND AIRFRAME GROUND

CONNECT GDL 84/88 SHIELD GROUNDS TO THE CONNECTOR BACKSHELL. THE SHIELD LEADS MUST BE
LESS THAN 3.0 INCHES. CONNECT OTHER SHIELD GROUNDS TO AIRCRAFT CHASSIS WITH AS SHORT A
3 CONDUCTOR AS PRACTICAL.

REFER TO MANUFACTURER’S DOCUMENTATION FOR COMPLETE PINOUT AND INTERCONNECT

INFORMATION. PINOUTS OF OTHER UNITS SHOWN ARE FOR REFERENCE ONLY.
4

ANY AVAILABLE ARINC 429 PORT MAY BE USED. SEE SECTION 6.6.4 FOR PORT SETTINGS.
5

Figure D-12 GDL 84/88 - Radar Altimeter Interconnect

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 REMOTE POWER
GDL 84/88 P881
OFF
REMOTE POWER ON* 17
ON 5

PRESSURE ALTITUDE
BROADCAST
ON
PRESSURE ALT BROADCAST 38
3 INHIBIT* OFF

ANONYMOUS MODE

DISABLED
3 ANONYMOUS MODE* 36
ENABLED

TRAFFIC ALERT MUTE

AUDIO INHIBIT #2* 39

3 AIR/GROUND* 16 4

NOTES

1 ALL WIRES 24 AWG OR LARGER UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED.

2 GROUND DESIGNATIONS: S SHIELD BLOCK GROUND AIRFRAME GROUND

THESE SWITCH INPUTS MUST BE CONFIGURED IF INSTALLED. SEE SECTION 6 FOR CONFIGURATION
3 SETTINGS.

THE AIR/GROUND* INPUT MAY BE USED TO CONTROL THE AIR/GROUND STATUS OF THE
4 GDL 84/88. THE INPUT SENSE CONFIGURATION IS DESCRIBED IN SECTION 6.

5 THE REMOTE POWER ON* INPUT MUST BE GROUNDED FOR UNIT TO OPERATE.

Figure D-13 GDL 84/88 - Switches Interconnect

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 SINGLE ANNUNCIATOR, OPTION 1

4
ADS-B LAMP -
GDL 84/88 P881 NC
AMBER
NO
AIRCRAFT
POWER

3 DISCRETE OUT 1* 14
5
TRAFFIC ALERT
TRAFFIC ALERT ACTIVE* 55 LAMP – AMBER
(OPTIONAL)

LAMP VOLTAGE FROM

ANNUNCIATOR DIMMER CIRCUIT

SINGLE ANNUNCIATOR, OPTION 2

ADS-B
Annunciator
GDL 84/88 P881 AIRCRAFT POWER/POWER FROM
DIMMER CIRCUIT 1 POWER

AIRCRAFT GROUND 2 GROUND

3 DISCRETE OUT 1* 14 3 ENABLE

(GND) INPUT FROM
4 SYSTEM TEST
ANNUNCIATOR TEST CIRCUIT

5
TRAFFIC ALERT
TRAFFIC ALERT ACTIVE* 55 LAMP – AMBER
(OPTIONAL)

LAMP VOLTAGE FROM

ANNUNCIATOR DIMMER CIRCUIT

NOTES

1 ALL WIRES 24 AWG OR LARGER UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED.

2 GROUND DESIGNATIONS: AIRFRAME GROUND

3 DISCRETE OUT 1* IS CONFIGURABLE. SEE SECTION 5.3.6 FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.

USE APPROPRIATELY RATED RELAY FOR ANNUNCIATOR LAMP AND AIRCRAFT VOLTAGE. RELAY COIL
4 MUST NOT DRAW MORE THAN 500 mA.

5 LAMP MUST NOT DRAW MORE THAN 500 mA.

Figure D-14 GDL 84/88 - Single Annunciator Interconnect

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 EQUIPMENT ANNUNCIATOR
3
LAMP A - AMBER
GDL 84/88 P881 NC

NO
AIRCRAFT
POWER

3 DISCRETE OUT 1* 14

3
LAMP B - AMBER
NC

NO

3 DISCRETE OUT 2* 15

4
TRAFFIC ALERT
TRAFFIC ALERT ACTIVE* 55
LAMP - AMBER

LAMP VOLTAGE FROM

ANNUNCIATOR DIMMER CIRCUIT

NOTES

1 ALL WIRES 24 AWG OR LARGER UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED.

2 GROUND DESIGNATIONS: AIRFRAME GROUND

DISCRETE OUT 1* AND DISCRETE OUT 2* ARE CONFIGURABLE. SEE SECTION 5.3.6 FOR ADDITIONAL
3 INFORMATION.

USE APPROPRIATELY RATED RELAY FOR ANNUNCIATOR LAMP AND AIRCRAFT VOLTAGE. RELAY COIL
4 MUST NOT DRAW MORE THAN 500 mA.

5 LAMP MUST NOT DRAW MORE THAN 500 mA.

Figure D-15 GDL 84/88 - Dual Annunciator Interconnect

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 TYPICAL CONNECTIONS TO HSDB TRAFFIC SOURCE
GDL 88/88D 8
GTS 8x0/8x5
P881
10
ETHERNET IN 1A 51 ETHERNET OUT 1A
ETHERNET IN 1B 52 ETHERNET OUT 1B
ETHERNET OUT 1A 53 ETHERNET IN 1A
ETHERNET OUT 1B 54 ETHERNET IN 1B 9
s s

TYPICAL CONNECTIONS TO ARINC 429 TRAFFIC SOURCE –

DISCRETE CONTROL
GDL 88/88D 5 TRAFFIC ADVISORY
P881
SYSTEM
ARINC 429 IN 1A 48 A
ARINC 429 OUT
6 ARINC 429 IN 1B 67 B
s

DISCRETE OUT 2* 15 TAS TEST IN

DISCRETE OUT 1* 14 STANDBY / OPERATE

TYPICAL CONNECTIONS TO ARINC 429 TRAFFIC SOURCE –

NO DISCRETE CONTROL
GDL 88/88D 5 TRAFFIC ADVISORY
P881
SYSTEM
ARINC 429 IN 1A 48 A
ARINC 429 OUT
6 ARINC 429 IN 1B 67 B
s

TYPICAL CONNECTIONS TO ARINC 429 TRAFFIC SOURCE –

SERIAL CONTROL
GDL 88/88D 5 TRAFFIC ADVISORY
P881
SYSTEM
ARINC 429 IN 1A 48 A
6 ARINC 429 OUT
ARINC 429 IN 1B 67 B
s

RS-232 OUT 4 5 RS-232 RX

7 RS-232 IN 4 24 RS-232 TX
RS-232 GND 4 43 RS-232 GROUND
s

NOTES

1 ALL WIRES 24 AWG OR LARGER UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED.

2 GROUND DESIGNATIONS: S SHIELD BLOCK GROUND AIRFRAME GROUND

Figure D-16 GDL 88/88D - Traffic Source Interconnect

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NOTES CONTINUED
CONNECT GDL 88/88D SHIELD GROUNDS TO THE CONNECTOR BACKSHELL. THE SHIELD LEADS MUST BE
3 LESS THAN 3.0 INCHES. CONNECT OTHER SHIELD GROUNDS TO AIRCRAFT CHASSIS WITH AS SHORT A
CONDUCTOR AS PRACTICAL.

REFER TO MANUFACTURER’S DOCUMENTATION FOR COMPLETE PINOUT AND INTERCONNECT

4 INFORMATION. PINOUTS OF OTHER UNITS SHOWN ARE FOR REFERENCE ONLY.

5 SEE SECTION 6 FOR EXTERNAL TRAFFIC SYSTEM CONFIGURATION SETTINGS.

6 ANY AVAILABLE ARINC 429 PORT MAY BE USED. SEE SECTION 6.6.4 FOR PORT SETTINGS.

7 ANY AVAILABLE RS-232 PORT MAY BE USED. SEE SECTION 6.6.5 FOR RS-232 PORT SETTINGS.

8 ANY AVAILABLE ETHERNET PORT MAY BE USED. SEE SECTION 6.6.6 FOR ETHERNET PORT SETTINGS.

ANY AVAILABLE ETHERNET PORT MAY BE USED. REFER TO GTS 8XX/GPA 65 INSTALLATION MANUAL, OR
9 GTS PROCESSOR INSTALLATION MANUAL, FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.

10 USE AIRCRAFT GRADE CATEGORY 5 ETHERNET CABLE. REFER TO SECTION 4.4.2 FOR PART NUMBERS.

Figure D-16 GDL 88/88D - Traffic Source Interconnect

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 GARMIN
GDL 84/88 FLIGHT STREAM 110/210
P881 P301
RS-422 OUT 1A 56 4 RS-422 IN A
RS-422 OUT 1B 75 10 RS-422 IN B
s s
5
RS-422 IN 1A 57 13 RS-422 OUT A
RS-422 IN 1B 76 14 RS-422 OUT B
s s

NOTES

1 ALL WIRES 24 AWG OR LARGER UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED.

2 GROUND DESIGNATIONS: S SHIELD BLOCK GROUND

CONNECT SHIELD GROUNDS TO THE CONNECTOR BACKSHELL. THE SHIELD LEADS MUST BE LESS THAN
3 3.0 INCHES.

REFER TO FLIGHT STREAM 110/210 TSO INSTALLATION MANUAL, FOR COMPLETE PINOUT AND
4 INTERCONNECT INFORMATION.

5 ANY AVAILABLE RS-422 PORT MAY BE USED. SEE SECTION 6.6.5 FOR RS-232/422 PORT SETTINGS.

Figure D-17 GDL 84/88 - Flight Stream Interconnect

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 GDL 88/88D GDU 620
P881 P6201
7
ETHERNET IN 1A 51 32 ETHERNET OUT 2A
ETHERNET IN 1B 52 33 ETHERNET OUT 2B 6
5
ETHERNET OUT 1A 53 30 ETHERNET IN 2A
ETHERNET OUT 1B 54 31 ETHERNET IN 2B
s s

NOTES

1 ALL WIRES 24 AWG OR LARGER UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED.

2 GROUND DESIGNATIONS: S SHIELD BLOCK GROUND

CONNECT SHIELD GROUNDS TO THE CONNECTOR BACKSHELL. THE SHIELD LEADS MUST BE LESS THAN
3 3.0 INCHES.

4 REFER TO GDU 620 INSTALLATION MANUAL, FOR COMPLETE PINOUT AND INTERCONNECT INFORMATION.

5 ANY AVAILABLE ETHERNET PORT MAY BE USED. SEE SECTION 6.6.6 FOR ETHERNET PORT SETTINGS.

ANY AVAILABLE ETHERNET PORT MAY BE USED. REFER TO GDU 620 INSTALLATION MANUAL FOR
6 ADDITIONAL DETAILS.

7 USE AIRCRAFT GRADE CATEGORY 5 ETHERNET CABLE. REFER TO SECTION 4.4.2 FOR PART NUMBERS.

Figure D-18 GDL 88/88D - G500/G600 Interconnect

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 GDL 88/88D GDL 69/69A
P881 P691
7
ETHERNET IN 1A 51 29 ETHERNET OUT 2A
ETHERNET IN 1B 52 28 ETHERNET OUT 2B
ETHERNET OUT 1A 53 27 ETHERNET IN 2A
ETHERNET OUT 1B 54 26 ETHERNET IN 2B 6
s s
5

1P603 GIA 63(W) #1

TIME MARK 1A 22 67 GPS PPS OUT

1P604
AUDIO INHIBIT #1 37 7 DISCRETE* 1

2P603 GIA 63(W) #2

TIME MARK 2A 28 67 GPS PPS OUT

2P604
7 DISCRETE* 1

NOTES

1 ALL WIRES 24 AWG OR LARGER UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED.

2 GROUND DESIGNATIONS: S SHIELD BLOCK GROUND

CONNECT SHIELD GROUNDS TO THE CONNECTOR BACKSHELL. THE SHIELD LEADS MUST BE LESS THAN
3 3.0 INCHES.

REFER TO GDL 69/69A TSO INSTALLATION MANUAL AND GIA 63 INSTALLATION MANUAL, FOR COMPLETE
4 PINOUT AND INTERCONNECT INFORMATION.

5 ANY AVAILABLE ETHERNET PORT MAY BE USED. SEE SECTION 6.6.6 FOR ETHERNET PORT SETTINGS.

ANY AVAILABLE ETHERNET PORT MAY BE USED. REFER TO GDL 69/69A TSO INSTALLATION MANUAL, FOR
6 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.

7 USE AIRCRAFT GRADE CATEGORY 5 ETHERNET CABLE. REFER TO SECTION 4.4.2 FOR PART NUMBERS.

Figure D-19 GDL 88/88D - G1000 Interconnect

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 LEGACY G1000 TRAFFIC
GDL 88/88D GIA 63(W)
P603
P881
RS-232 IN 2 26 65 MAIN RS-232 OUT 8
RS-232 OUT 2 7 63 MAIN RS-232 IN 8 5
4
RS-232 GND 2 45 64 SIGNAL GROUND
s s

GRS
ARINC 429 IN 2A 47 14 ARINC 429 OUT A
8 7
ARINC 429 IN 2B 66 29 ARINC 429 OUT B
s

GDL 88/88D
LEGACY G1000 FIS-B
GIA 63(W)
P603
P881

RS-422 OUT 2A 34 23 RS-485 1A

RS-422 OUT 2B 35 24 RS-485 1B
s s
4 6
RS-422 IN 2A 32 25 RS-485 2A
RS-422 IN 2B 33 26 RS-485 2B
s s

NOTES

1 ALL WIRES 24 AWG OR LARGER UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED.

2 GROUND DESIGNATIONS: S SHIELD BLOCK GROUND

CONNECT SHIELD GROUNDS TO THE CONNECTOR BACKSHELL. THE SHIELD LEADS MUST BE LESS THAN
3 3.0 INCHES.

4 ANY AVAILABLE RS-422 PORT MAY BE USED. SEE SECTION 6.6.5 FOR RS-232/RS-422 PORT SETTINGS.

ANY AVAILABLE RS-232 PORT MAY BE USED. REFER TO GIA 63 INSTALLATION MANUAL, FOR ADDITIONAL
5 INFORMATION.

ANY AVAILABLE RS-485 PORT MAY BE USED. REFER TO GIA 63 INSTALLATION MANUAL, FOR ADDITIONAL
6 INFORMATION.

Figure D-20 GDL 88/88D - Legacy G1000 Interconnect

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NOTES CONTINUED

7 SPLICE THE ARINC 429 LINE FROM THE GRS TO GIA TO PROVIDE TRUE HEADING TO THE GDL 88.

8 ANY AVAILABLE ARINC 429 PORT MAY BE USED. SEE SECTION 6.6.4 FOR ARINC 429 PORT SETTINGS.

Figure D-20 GDL 88/88D - Legacy G1000 Interconnect

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