GARMIN G500 Instruction For Continuous Airworthiness
GARMIN G500 Instruction For Continuous Airworthiness
Dwg. Number:
190-00601-00 Rev. M
Record of Revision
2.1 Introduction
Content, Scope, Purpose and Arrangement: This document identifies the Instructions for
Continued Airworthiness for the modification of the
aircraft by installation of the Garmin G500/G600
PFD/MFD System.
Precautions: None
1. Keep the battery or batteries plugged into the Attitude Indicator or Battery Module. Apply power
to the aircraft and run the unit overnight (approx. 15 hours) at the rated voltage.
2. Float Charging: Disconnect the battery or batteries from the indicator or module. Connect the
battery or batteries to a constant voltage source (battery plug (pin 1) red wire = positive) of 20.4
to 20.6 VDC continuously. Float charging may take 24 hours or longer to charge a battery pack.
3. Routine Charging: Disconnect the battery or batteries from the indicator or module. Connect the
battery or batteries to a constant voltage source (battery plug pin 1 red wire = positive) of 21.6 to
22.1 VDC with a current limit of 0.1 ampere maximum. When the charging current drops to
approximately 5mA, the battery is fully charged and should be disconnected. Leaving 21.6 to
22.1 VDC charge voltage on the battery for an extended time will degrade its life. If continuous
maintenance of the charge is desired, refer to step 2, Float Charging.
****WARNING****
Battery out gassing and a rotten egg odor may occur due to
prolonged high rate overcharging and may result in battery
damage. The battery assembly must be replaced if
out gassing has occurred.
4. The Mid-Continent Instruments Battery Charger/Tester P/N 36029 may be used. This Battery
Charger/Tester will apply an initial charge, per step 3 above, and then automatically switch to
maintain a float charge, per step 2 above, indefinitely after initial charging is complete.
****WARNING****
The battery may be permanently damaged if it is left in a discharged state.
Recharge a discharged battery as soon as possible and
maintain with a float charge for maximum battery life.
Within the preceding 12 calendar months, proper operation of the attitude instrument must be verified
with the following procedure:
1. Apply aircraft power to the unit and verify that the invalid flag is removed from view and the
STBY PWR indicator is not illuminated.
2. Remove aircraft power from the unit and verify that the invalid flag is not visible and the STBY
PWR indicator is flashing.
3. Press the STBY PWR button and verify that the invalid flag is not visible and the STBY PWR
indicator is not flashing.
4. Press the STBY PWR button a second time and verify that the invalid flag is displayed.
Otherwise maintenance of the Mid-Continent Instruments attitude indicator is ‘on condition’ only.
2.5.10 Electrical Bonding Test
G500/G600 LRU electrical bonding must be tested every 2000 flight hours or ten (10) years, whichever
is first. During the test, any cables normally attached to the LRU must be disconnected from the LRU. If
measured resistance is greater than applicable values in the following table, bonding must be improved
to meet applicable requirements for a new installation in accordance with section 3.8 of the G500/G600
AML STC Installation Manual.
GDU 620 – Display Unit 40 mΩ (to instrument panel) 40 mΩ (to instrument panel)
GSU 75(B) – Air Data and Attitude 20 mΩ (to aircraft ground 20 mΩ (to instrument panel)
Heading Reference System plane)
(ADAHRS)
GDC 74( ) – Air Data Computer 20 mΩ (to aircraft ground 20 mΩ (to instrument panel)
plane)
GTP 59 – OAT Probe 5 mΩ (to aircraft skin) No bond check required since
the GTP is required to be
isolated from its mounting
location. Verify that there is
sufficient clearance around the
installation per section 2.5.11.7.2
of the G500/G600 AML STC
Installation Manual
The air data systems must be checked within the preceding 24 months as specified in the Socata
Maintenance Manual section 34-11-00 except the altitude displays and Altitude Alerter must be tested in
accordance with the G500/G600 AML STC Installation Manual section P.3.2.1. Socata Maintenance
Manual test procedures may be adapted to complete all other air data system checks required in the
G500/G600 AML STC Installation Manual section 5.8.2.
The autopilot altitude hold performance must be tested within the preceding 24 months in accordance
with the G500/G600 AML STC Installation Manual section P.3.3.
2.8 Diagrams
Aircraft specific LRU locations and wire routing diagram are recorded during installation using the forms
in Appendix A of this document. Refer to the G500/G600 AML STC Installation Manual (listed under
reference documentation in Section 2.1 of this document) for drawings applicable to this installation and
for instructions to complete the forms in Appendix A. Point to point wiring diagrams are in Appendix F of
the G500/G600 AML STC Installation Manual. Refer to the G500/G600 Post-Installation Checkout Log
retained in the aircraft permanent records for a list of the interfaced equipment and port configurations.
2.16 Assistance
Flight Standards Inspectors or the certificate holder’s PMI have the required resources to respond to
questions regarding this ICA. In addition, the customer may refer questions regarding this equipment and
its installation to the manufacturer, Garmin. Garmin customer assistance may be contacted during
normal business hours via telephone 913-397-8200 or email from the Garmin web site at
www.garmin.com.
3.1 System
System Installed
G500 Single Dual
LRU Aluminum
included in foil tape
LRU this used for Description of Location
installation? grounding?