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RECORD OF REVISIONS
RevisionRevision DateDescription
101/17/17Initial Release
209/18/17Updated Transmitter Grant of Equipment Authorization info
304/05/18Updated Post Installation Checkout Procedure, added 3-COM unit info
409/17/19Added missing pin info to Table 4-2
511/25/20Added RS-232 pin info
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
PARAGRAPHPAGE
Section 1 General Description ...........................................................................1-1
A.3 GMA 340 to GMA 342/345 Retrofit Connections ........................................................ A-2
Appendix B Outline and Installation Drawings .............................................B-1
Appendix C Interconnect Drawings.................................................................C-1
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1 GENERAL DESCRIPTION
1.1 Introduction
This manual is intended to provide mechanical and electrical information for use in the planning and
design of an installation of the GMA 342/345 into an aircraft. This manual is not a substitute for an
approved airframe-specific maintenance manual, installation design drawing, or complete installation data
package. Attempting to install equipment by reference to this manual alone and without first planning or
designing an installation specific to your aircraft may compromise your safety and 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 Code of Federal Regulations and other relevant accepted practices. This manual is not intended for
use by individuals who do not possess the competencies and abilities set forth above.
NOTE
Garmin recommends installation of the GMA 342/345 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 GMA 342/345. For questions, please contact
Garmin Aviation Product Support at 1-888-606-5482.
1.2 Equipment Description
The Garmin GMA 342/345 Audio Panels are TSO-certified products and have received FAA approval.
The GMA 342/345 units are high-fidelity digital audio panels that collect, process, and distribute audio
signals to crew and passengers. The GMA 342/345 digital signal processing (DSP) core filters the audio
signals and provides digital audio routing to minimize noise.
The GMA 342/345 provides a speaker output for use as a cockpit speaker. Both also include a cockpit
voice recorder and playback feature to help in situations where a COM transmission may need to be heard
again. The GMA 345 includes a Bluetooth® transceiver for listening to music and making phone calls, or
sending headset audio to a VIRB XE, and a 10 Watt USB charge port for phones and tablets. The
GMA 342 does not have Bluetooth capability and includes an available front panel 3.5 mm jack for
plugging in phones or tablets for music audio or cell phone calls.
Other features include intuitive configuration, a lighting bus input, SD Card socket for code loads and
Bluetooth firmware updates (only GMA 345 has Bluetooth capability), an 8 position DIP switch for
installation settings, and multiple audio switching functions. LED-illuminated push-buttons allow audio
selection and annunciation for selection of NAV, COM, and other audio. Photocell dimming circuitry
automatically adjusts the brightness of the annunciators, with backlighting controlled by the aircraft
lighting bus. A fail-safe circuit connects the pilot's headset and microphone directly to COM 1 and a failsafe warning audio input in the event that power is interrupted or the unit is turned off.
The GMA 345 has 2 music inputs in addition to the Bluetooth transceiver, NAV, COM, and ICS
selections. The GMA 342 has 2 music inputs in addition to the front panel 3.5 mm jack, NAV, COM, and
ICS selections. Both the GMA 345 and GMA 342 are easily configurable without an external PC
connection. Both GMA 345 and GMA 342 have automatic intercom squelch and optional keyed intercom
squelch. These audio panels were designed to be drop in replacements for the GMA 340, and do not
interface or integrate to any system. The standard (2-COM) version of these audio panels only support two
COMs, however a 3-COM version of the GMA 345 (011-03520-20) is also available. For installations that
require more than 2 COMs the recommended audio panel is the GMA 345 3-COM, GMA 350H, or GMA
350Hc.
Failsafe Channel1 - Only Heard During Power Off Mode
Lighting Bus1
1 - not shared with
Music 1 or Music 2
None
4 - COM 1, COM 2,
COM 3, TEL
5 - NAV 1, NAV 2,
AUX 1, AUX 2,
AUX 3 **
2
SD Card Socket1
8 Position DIP Switch1
*Note that two buttons (AUX1 and AUX 2) are used to select/deselect the 3 AUX inputs. Pressing the
AUX 1 button selects/deselects the AUX 1 and AUX 3 receivers. Pressing the AUX2 button selects/
deselects the AUX 2 receiver.
**Note that one button (AUX) is used to select/deselect all 3 AUX inputs. When AUX is selected, audio
from all three AUX inputs is merged and heard together.
It is the responsibility of the installing agency to obtain the latest revision of the GMA 34X Environmental
Qualification Form. This form is available directly from Garmin under the following part number:
GMA 34X Environmental Qualification Form, Garmin part number 005-00880-01
To obtain a copy of this form, see the dealer/OEM portion of the Garmin web site (www.garmin.com
1.3.1Physical Characteristics
Table 1-2 Physical Characteristics GMA 342/345
Characteristic Specification
Bezel Height1.30 inches (33.0 mm)
Bezel Width6.30 inches (160.0 mm)
Rack Height (Dimple to Dimple)1.33 inches (34.0 mm)
Rack Width6.30 inches (160.0 mm)
Depth Behind Panel with Connectors (measured from face of aircraft
panel to rear of connector backshells)
GMA 342/345 Weight (Unit Only)1.10 lbs (0.49 kg)
GMA 342/345 Weight (Installed with rack, backplate, and connectors)1.78 lbs (0.81 kg)
Microphone input impedance: 150 Ω (compatible with 150 to 600 Ω mics)
Microphone bias voltage: 11 Vdc delivered through 470 Ω
Intercom Functions
Headphone
Outputs
Intercom isolation modes: 3 - Pilot, Crew, and All
Telephone interfaces: 1 full-duplex (use rear LRU pins or Bluetooth transceiver)
ICS Auto-Squelch/VOX: Independent DSP (digital signal processing) determined
thresholds for each mic.
Note that keyed intercom is optional. Auto-squelch not available when using
keyed ICS.
Music input level:<200 mVrms for full power* output @ max music volume knob
Music Functions
Bluetooth
Connectivity
GMA 345 only
USB Charge Port
GMA 345 only
position (typ.)
3.0 Vrms max music input level
Music bandwidth: 20 Hz to 20 kHz @ full power output
Music distortion: <0.1% THD+N (typ.) @ full power, full bandwidth
*Full power output refers to 65 mW into 150 Ω at the headset
Bluetooth 3.00 Compliant, allows music, cell phone calls, and interface with the
VIRB XE action camera. Bluetooth capability supports HFP (including HFP v1.6
Wide Band Speech mode), A2DP, and AVRCP.
The GMA 345 stores 10 paired devices and overwrites the least recently
connected device when a new device is paired. Only 1 Bluetooth connection
allowed at one time. The VIRB XE cannot be connected when using a phone
(and vice versa).
USB charge port - Rated for 10 W. The GMA 345 charge port features USB port
detection that will connect the optimum charge rate for the device connected.
The charge port supports a maximum of 2.1 Amp charge current for devices.
The USB charge port will shutdown and protect the GMA 345 for current draw
above 2.3 Amps.
3.5 mm
Front Panel Jack
GMA 342 only
Marker Beacon
Receiver
The GMA 342 has a standard 3.5 mm front panel jack for connecting by cable
phones or tablets. The front panel allows stereo music to be played from a
device, and also allows cell phone calls to be made through the GMA 342. The
front panel jack is a 4 conductor jack, allowing either a standard 3 conductor plug
for audio, and also 4 conductor plugs used by some cell phones for phone calls.
For stereo music input, the jack is rated to 1.5 Vrms and has 5 kohm input
impedance.
Frequency: Crystal controlled at 75 MHz
Sensitivity: LO 1000 μV hard; HI 200 μV hard
Selectivity: 6 dB @ ±10 kHz min, 40 dB @ ±200 kHz max.
Input impedance: 50Ω
External lamp drive: 125 mA max each output
Other outputs: Middle MKR sense
Special functions: SmartMuteTM marker audio muting
The GMA 342/345 will operate down to emergency voltage (9 Volts). Below 11 Volts, the USB charge
port (GMA 345 only) and the speaker (both GMA 342 and GMA 345) are disabled.
Table 1-5 GMA 342/345 Power Requirements
Characteristic Specification
Input Voltage Range11 to 33 Vdc
Leakage Current*< 1 mA
*Current the unit draws when turned off (GMA 342/345 turned off by the knob).
Table 1-6 GMA 342 Power Requirements
CharacteristicCurrent DrawPower Consumption
Idle Current*
0.34 A @ 14 VDC
0.19 A @ 28 VDC
4.76 W @ 14 VDC
5.32 W @ 28 VDC
Typical Operating Current
Maximum Current
*Unit current drawn with power applied, no audio, and minimum lighting.
0.83 A @ 14 VDC
0.43 A @ 28 VDC
1.19 A @ 14 VDC
0.90 A @ 28 VDC
Table 1-7 GMA 345 Power Requirements
CharacteristicCurrent DrawPower Consumption
Idle Current*
Typical Operating Current without USB charge
port being used.
Maximum Current with no USB charge port
connection
Maximum Current with USB charge port
connection
*Unit current drawn with power applied, no audio, and minimum lighting.
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.
The GMA 345 and GMA 342 have been shown to meet compliance with the claimed TSO(s) when
interfaced with the equipment defined in this installation manual, and installed in accordance with the
requirements and limitations as defined in this installation manual.
The Appliance Project Identifier (API) for the GMA 342 and GMA 345 is GMN-01319. The API has been
used for project identification with the FAA. See applicable hardware and software part numbers to
identify appliance approvals.
1.4.1TSO Compliance
Table 1-8 GMA 342/345 (011-03520-00 and 011-03520-10) TSO Compliance
Garmin received a deviation from TSO-C35d to not permanently and legibly marking
the unit with each TSO’s required information.
Garmin received a deviation from TSO-C35d to use FAR §45.15(b) instead of FAR
TSO-C35d
§37.7(d) as the general rules governing holders of the TSO authorizations.
Garmin received a deviation from TSO-C35d to use RTCA DO-160F instead of RTCA
DO-138 as the standard for Environmental Conditions and Test Procedures for
Airborne Equipment.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement:
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment.
End users must follow the specific operating instructions for satisfying RF exposure compliance. This
transmitter meets both portable and mobile limits as demonstrated in the RF Exposure Analysis. This
transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter except
in accordance with FCC multi-transmitter product procedures.
2. IC
GMA 345 Contains IC: 5123A-BGTWT32I
NOTE
This device complies with Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada license-exempt RSS
standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause
interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause
undesired operation of the device.
Cet appareil est conforme aux normes RSS sans licence du ministére Innovation, Sciences et
Développement économique Canada. Son fonctionnement est soumis aux deux conditions suivantes : (1)
ce périphérique ne doit pas causer d’interférences et (2) doit accepter toute interférence, y compris les
interférences pouvant entraîner un fonctionnement indésirable de l’appareil.
3. Declaration of Conformity (GMA 345)
Hereby, Garmin declares that this product is in compliance with the Directive 2014/53/EU. The full text of
the EU declaration of conformity is available at the following internet address:
For operating instructions, refer to the applicable GMA 342 Pilot’s Guide (190-01878-00),
GMA 345 Pilot’s Guide (190-01878-01), or GMA 345 3-COM Pilot’s Guide (190-01878-05).
1.6 Reference Documents
The following publications are sources of additional information for installing the GMA 342/345. The
installer should read all referenced materials along with this manual before attempting installation.
This section provides the necessary information for the installation and checkout of the GMA 342/345
Audio Panel. Installation of the GMA 342/345 will differ according to equipment location and other
factors. The appendices contain interconnect wiring diagrams, mounting dimensions, and information
pertaining to installation.
Careful planning and consideration of the suggestions in this section are required to achieve the desired
performance and reliability from the GMA 342/345. The guidance of FAA advisory circulars AC 43.13-1B
and AC 43.13-2B, where applicable, may be found useful for making retro-fit installations that comply
with FAA regulations.
2.2 Installation Materials
2.2.1Unit Configurations
Table 2-1 Catalog Part Numbers
ModelCatalog Part NumberUnit Only Part Number
GMA 342 Unit Only010-01319-10011-03520-10
GMA 342 Standard Kit (includes
items in Table 2-2)
GMA 345 Unit Only010-01319-00011-03520-00
GMA 345 Standard (includes
items in Table 2-3)
GMA 345 3-COM Unit Only010-01319-20011-03520-20
GMA 345 3-COM Standard
(includes items in Table 2-3)
Table 2-6 Contents of GMA 342/345 Pre-bagged Screws “D” (011-02650-03)
ItemPart NumberQuantity
Screw, 4-40 x 0.250, PHP, SS/P, w/NYL211-60234-084
Cable Tie, 4.0”231-10001-001
Table 2-7 Contents of GMA 342 Sub-Assy, Audio Cables, 3.5mm RA (011-02412-00)
ItemPart NumberQuantity
Cable Assembly, Audio, 3.5mm to 3.5mm, Right Angle, 4 Pole Plug320-00571-001
Cable Assembly, Audio, 3.5mm to 2.5mm, Right Angle, 4 Pole Plug320-00571-011
2.3.2Additional Equipment Required
•Cables: The installer will fabricate and supply all system cables. Interconnect wiring diagrams are
detailed in Appendix C
.
•Hardware: #6-32 100° flat head screw (6 ea.) and #6-32 self-locking nut (6 ea.). Hardware
required to mount the GMA 342/345 installation rack is not provided.
•Stereo headphone jacks (up to 6), microphone jacks (up to 6), 3.5mm stereo jacks (up to 2).
Insulating type jacks or insulating washers should be used for all jacks to isolate them from aircraft
chassis.
•Tool: 3/32" Allen for tightening the unit into the rack and backplate.
•Push/Pull (that can be manually reset) circuit breaker (5 Amp recommended).
•Tie Wraps or Lacing Cord
•Ring Terminals (for grounding) #8 size, Yellow, Blue, and Pink.
•Silicon Fusion Tape (GPN 249-00114-00) to wrap the cable bundle.
•Solder Sleeves for terminating the shields of the cable to the GMA 342/345 backshell.
See 190-00313-09 for part numbers.
•Heat shrink tubing
•SD card needed for updating software in the GMA 342/345. Garmin recommends using a 4 GB
Sandisk® SD card.
Insulating Washers for Headset and Microphone Jacks can be found at the following suppliers:
The GMA 342/345 interfaces with various avionics equipment. Fabrication of a wiring harness is required.
Sound mechanical and electrical methods and practices are required for installation of the GMA 342/345.
NOTE
3D audio is not available when using a mono headset or in aircraft wired with mono
headset jacks. 3D audio (even if enabled), will not be available with mono audio headset
jacks or mono headsets. It is recommended that stereo jacks and stereo headsets be used.
2.4.1Auxiliary Inputs
For the GMA 345 3-COM unit, a single AUX button is used to select all 3 AUX inputs for simultaneous
monitoring.
For the GMA 342 and 345 (2-COM version), two buttons (AUX1 and AUX2) are used to select/deselect
the 3 AUX inputs. Pressing the AUX1 button selects/deselects the AUX 1 and AUX 3 receivers. Pressing
the AUX2 button selects/deselects the AUX 2 receiver.
NOTE
It is important to consider what sources are wired to the AUX 1 and AUX 3 inputs because
when AUX 1 is selected, both AUX 1 and AUX 3 receiver audio will be heard together
(this note is not applicable to the GMA 345 3-COM unit).