Garmin GTX 33, GTX 32 Instructions

GTX 32/33/33D Remote Transponder

Instructions for Continued Airworthiness

Garmin Ltd. Or its subsidiaries

c/o Garmin International, Inc.

1200 E. 151st Street

Olathe, Kansas 66062 USA

Dwg. Number:

190-00303-63 Rev. A

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INTRODUCTION...................................................................................................................3

1.1 PURPOSE ............................................................................................................ 3

1.2 Scope....................................................................................................................3

1.3 Document Revision............................................................................................... 3

1.4 Document Distribution ..........................................................................................3

1.5 Airworthiness Limitations Section......................................................................... 3

1.6 Permission to Use Certain Documents.................................................................4

1.7 Definitions.............................................................................................................4

1.8 Reference Documents..........................................................................................4

2. INSTRUCTIONS FOR CONTINUED AIRWORTHINESS .................................................... 5

2.1 Introduction...........................................................................................................5

2.2 Description of Alteration........................................................................................5

2.3 Control, Operating Information............................................................................. 5

2.4 Servicing Information............................................................................................ 5

2.5 Periodic Maintenance Instructions........................................................................6

2.6 Removal and Replacement Information...............................................................6

2.7 Diagrams...............................................................................................................6

2.8 Periodic Inspection Requirements........................................................................6

2.9 Special Inspection Requirements.........................................................................6

2.10 Application of Protective Treatments....................................................................6

2.11 Data Relative to Structural Fasteners................................................................... 6

2.12 Special Tools ........................................................................................................ 7

2.13 Additional Instructions for Aircraft Operating under FAR 121/135 ....................... 7

2.14 Overhaul Period....................................................................................................7

2.15 Revision................................................................................................................7

2.16 Assistance.............................................................................................................7

2.17 Implementation and Record Keeping...................................................................7

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1. INTRODUCTION

1.1 PURPOSE

This document is designed for use by the installing agency of the GTX 32/33/33D Remote Transponder
as Instructions for Continued Airworthiness in response to Federal Aviation regulation (FAR) Part

23.1529, and Part 23 Appendix G. They include information required by the operator to adequately
maintain the GTX 32/33/33D.

1.2 Scope

This document identifies the Instruction for Continued Airworthiness for the modification of the aircraft for
installation of the Garmin GTX 32/33/33D transponder. It applies to aircraft altered by installation of the
Garmin GTX 32/33/33D system.

1.3 Document Revision

This document refers to other documents for specific information that is either part of the installation
package or an existing part of the aircraft’s permanent records.

This document shall be released, archived, and controlled in accordance with Garmin ENG-008, . As
such when this and other documents are revised, the entire document is revised and the new revision
nomenclature is changed on each page of the revised document. Typically change bars are utilized to
direct the reader to changed sections within the document.

Any Garmin documents that are not released are clearly labeled “PRELIMINARY” or “DRAFT” in the
revision block on each page or by annotating the document with a “water mark” indicating
“PRELIMINARY” or “DRAFT” .

1.4 Document Distribution

This document, or the information contained within, will be retained in the aircraft’s permanent records.
The latest revision of this document will be available on the Garmin website (garmin.com). A Garmin
Service Letter, describing the ICA revision, will be sent to dealers and GTX 32/33 owners of record if
revision is determined to be significant. Each revision will be approved as described in Section 2.15 of
this document.

1.5 Airworthiness Limitations Section

The airworthiness limitations section is FAA approved and specifies inspections and other maintenance
required under §43.16, §91.403 and §91.413 of the Federal Aviation Regulations (FAR) unless an
alternative program has been FAA approved.

There are no mandatory replacement times for the GTX 32/33/33D in this STC installation. There are no
mandatory structural inspections associated with this STC.

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