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Table 4-11 Transmit Data Labels........................................................................................ 4-11
Appendix A Construction and Validation of Structures .............................. A-1
Table A-1 Static Test Load ..................................................................................................A-1
Appendix BAssembly and Installation Drawings..........................................B-1
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1 GENERAL DESCRIPTION
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1.1 Introduction
This manual provides mechanical and electrical information for installing a GTX3000 as part of a Garmin
Integrated Flight Deck.
1.2 Equipment Description
The Garmin GTX 3000 is a remote-mount Mode S and ADS-B compliant transponder suitable for
installation in part 25 jets and any class of part 23 aircraft. It implements ARINC, UF16 and DF16, and
BDS(3,0) support for TCAS II operation. The unit has high transmit power sufficient to accommodate
longer (lossier) antenna cable runs in larger aircraft while still meeting TSO requirements for transmit
power. It is also designed and certified to meet DO-160 categories suitable for installation outside the
pressure vessel and in aircraft where safety expectations high. The GTX 3000 is designed to be controlled
from other Garmin avionics such as a GDU or GTC. These avionics will also typically provide (over the
same connection) fundamental data the transponder needs such as pressure altitude.
The Garmin GTX 3000 is a Mode A, C, and S transponder. It is certified under TSO-C112c and ETSOC112c. The Mode S minimum operating performance specifications for these TSOs (“MOPS,” which are
RTCA DO-181D and EUROCAE ED-73C respectively) define a labeling convention that identifies the
primary characteristics of a transponder. The GTX 3000’s label is “level 2adens, Class 2”.
This label identifies that the GTX3000 supports:
• Basic data link support (level 2)
• TCAS compatibility (the “a” in “adens”)
• Antenna diversity operation (the “d” in “adens”)
• Extended squitter (the “e” in “adens”)
• Enhanced surveillance (including elementary surveillance) (the “n” in “adens”)
• Surveillance identifier codes (the “s” in “adens”)
• Higher minimum transmit power and reply rate (Class 1)
Basic data link support
link support the transponder has. Level 1 indicates no support. Level 5 indicates support for sending and
receiving extended length messages to multiple interrogators at the same time. The GTX3000 is a level 2
transponder in order to support elementary and enhanced surveillance as well as TCAS-II communication.
It is not a level 3, 4, or 5 transponder because there are not common applications that use the extended
length messaging these levels support.
: The “level” (e.g. level 2) of the transponder is an indication of what degree of data
TCAS compatibility
the ARINC 735B specification. It is designed to be connected to a Garmin TCAS, and its primary purpose
is to provide resolution advisory coordination with other TCAS-II aircraft.
Antenna diversity
and communication, and it is required for TCAS-II operation. The Mode S MOPS also recommends
diversity for aircraft “with gross mass in ecess of 5,700 kg or a maximum cruising true airspeed capability
in excess of 324 km/h (175 kt).”
Extended squitter
Elementary and enhanced surveillance
aircraft identification, TCAS information, vertical intention, track and turn, and heading and speed. This
information may be displayed on an air traffic controller’s radar display or it may be used in ground system
processing for functions such as detection of level bust or early recognition of aircraft maneuvers.
Ultimately this information is made available to improve safety and capacity. Flight in Europe has
mandates for elementary surveillance on most aircraft and enhanced surveillance on some aircraft.
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: The GTX 3000’s TCAS compatibility consists of an ARINC 429 interface based on
: The GTX 3000 implements antenna diversity because it improves air-to-air surveillance
relates to ADS-B, which is discussed in the following paragraphs.
use the Mode S data link to provide ATC information regarding
Surveillance identifier (SI) codes are a set of 64 IDs that uniquely identify ground radars within a Mode S
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coverage area. SI codes were a later expansion upon the original 16 ID “interrogator codes” that allows a
reduction in ground station infrastructure complexity. These 16+64 ID codes allow transponders to
communicate with select ground stations when the transponder is within range of multiple ground stations.
Flight in Europe mandates a transponder support SI codes.
Class 1
equipment has higher minimum transmit power and reply rates than class 2 equipment. The MOPS
explains that class 2 equipment is intended to be restricted to aircraft that operate below 15,000 feet
altitude and have a maximum cruising true airspeed below 175 kt. Class 1 transponders are for aircraft that
operate above those speed and altitude boundaries.
ADS-B transmit is the GTX3000’s other primary function. The unit is certified to TSO-C166b and ETSOC166a. It is certified to meet the DO-260B MOPS. The unit is a class B1 device per RTCA DO-260B.
This indicates the GTX3000 is transmit-only device for aircraft (vs ground vehicles or fixed objects) with a
minimum of 125 watts peak pulse power and supporting the following messages:
1.3 Interface Summary
The GTX 3000 provides the following interface connections via the rear connector. See Section 4 and
Appendix C for connection details.
: The Mode S MOPS defines two classes of Mode S transponders: class1 and class 2. Class 1
• Airborne Position
• Surface Position
• A/C Identification & Category
• Airborne Velocity
• A/C Operational Status
• Extended Squitter A/C Status.
• Diversity Antenna Ports
• Two bidirectional RS-232 and one bidirectional RS-422 serial connections for data and control
• Eight ARINC 429 inputs and four ARINC 429 outputs supporting various ARINC protocols to
maximize options for connectivity and allow redundancy
• Ten (10) encoding altimeter inputs
• External IDENT input
• External suppression pulse input/output
• Switched power output of up to 1.5 amps (for powering an encoding altimeter)
Data link capabilityLevel 2, Comm-A, Comm-B, Comm-U, Comm-V
TCAS II supportYes
DiversityYes
Extended squitterYes, see note 1
Elementary surveillanceYes, see note 2
Enhanced surveillanceYes, see note 2
SI code supportYes
(E)TSO-C112c classClass 1
Note 1: The GTX 3000 does not source the data for extended squitter / ADS-B messages. The GTX 3000
must receive this data from other equipment in order to provide extended squitter / ADS-B functionality.
Also, ADS-B must be configured on.
Note 2: Compliance with elementary and enhanced surveillance is shown at the installation-level per AMC
20-18 and AMC20-13. The GTX 3000 implements the technical requirements necessary of a transponder
that AMC 20-18 and AMC 20-13 require, but installation of a GTX 3000 does not constitute compliance
with elementary and enhanced surveillance. Also, in order for the GTX 3000 to meet the technical
requirements of AMC 20-13 for enhanced surveillance, the GTX 3000 must have enhanced surveillance
configured on and it must receive data to populate the relevant BDS registers.
100 Foot Increments from -1000 to 62,700 feet.
25 Foot Increments from -1000 to 50,
175 feet with suitable serial data altitude.
BDS Register Support
The following Binary Data Selector (BDS) registers are supported.
• BDS (6,1) Aircraft Status Message – Subtypes 1 and 2
• BDS (6,5) Aircraft Operational Status – Subtypes 1 and 2
The GTX3000 sources data for:
• Air-initiated Comm B (BDS(0,0))
• Most bits in the capability reports (BDS(1,x))
• Aircraft identification registers (BDS(2,x))
The GTX3000 does not
• TCAS functionality (BDS(3,0) and capability bits in BDS(1,0))
• Enhanced surveillance (BDS(4,0), BDS(5,0), and BDS(6,0))
• Extended squitter / ADS-B (BDS(0,5) through BDS(0,A) and BDS(6,1) and BDS(6,5))
Data for these registers must be obtained through a RS-232, RS-422, or ARINC interface.
1.4.3 ADS-B Capabilities
The GTX 3000 is certified to meet the version 2 ADS-B requirements of TSO-C166b / ETSO-C166a and
the RTCA DO-260B MOPS. The MOPS classifies it as a class B1 device. The GTX 3000 is capable of
broadcasting the following ADS-B messages:
• BDS (0,5) Airborne Position Message
• BDS (0,6) Surface Position Message
• BDS (0,7) Extended Squitter Status
• BDS (0,8) Aircraft Identification and Category Message
• BDS (6,1) Aircraft Status Message – Subtypes 1 and 2
• BDS (6,5) Aircraft Operational Status – Subtypes 1 and 2
The GTX 3000 does not source the data for ADS-B messages. It must receive this data from its RS-232,
RS-422, or ARINC inputs. Units in a Garmin Integrated Flight Deck such as the G5000 will typically
provide this data to the GTX 3000.
source data for registers relating to:
In order to transmit these messages, the GTX 3000 must have ADS-B enabled in its configuration.
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1.4.4 Physical Characteristics
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Table 1-3 GTX 3000 with 011-02515-00 Rack
CharacteristicSpecification
Width, Unit in Rack 2.58 inches (65.4 mm)
Height, Unit in Rack6.47 inches (164.2 mm)
Depth (rack w/connectors)10.94 inches (278 mm)
Weight, Unit only5.2 lbs (2.36 kg)
Connecter (including backshell) and Rack Weight0.7 lbs (0.32 kg)
Installed Weight (unit, rack, and connectors)5.9 lbs (2.68 kg)
1.4.5 Power Requirements
Table 1-4 Power Requirements
CharacteristicSpecification
Input Voltage
Power Input22 Watts Typical, 45 Watts Maximum
Maximum Full TSO Reply Rate;
1200 PRF, Code 7777
Maximum Quiescent0.85 A @ 28 Vdc, 1.7A @ 14 Vdc
1.5 License Requirements
The Telecommunications Act of 1996, effective February 8, 1996, provides the FCC discretion to
eliminate radio station license requirements for aircraft and ships. The GTX 3000 installation must
comply with current transmitter licensing requirements. To find out the specific details on whether a
particular installation is exempt from licensing, please visit the FCC web site
http://wireless.fcc.gov/aviation.
If an aircraft license is required, make application for a license on FCC form 404, Application for Aircraft
Radio Station License. The FCC also has a fax-on-demand service to provide forms by fax. The
GTX 3000 owner accepts all responsibility for obtaining the proper licensing before using the GTX 3000.
The UHF transmitter in this equipment is guaranteed to meet federal
communications commission acceptance over the operating temperature range.
Modifications not expressly approved by Garmin could invalidate the license and
make it unlawful to operate the equipment.
14/28 Vdc See the Environmental Qualification Form for details
on surge ratings and minimum/maximum operating voltages.
1.6 A @ 28 Vdc, 3.6 A @14 Vdc
CAUTION
1.6 Certification
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 if performed under
14 CFR Part 43 or the applicable airworthiness requirements.