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System Maintenance Manual GRA 55/5500 Bell 206 STC Contains Instructions for Continued Airworthiness for Bell 206 STC 190-01277-A3 July 2014 Revision 1
System Maintenance Manual GRA 55/5500 Bell 206 STC Contains Instructions for Continued Airworthiness for Bell 206 STC 190-01277-A3 July 2014 Revision 1
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No. Number: 190-01277-A3 Rev. 1 Garmin International, Inc. 1200 E. 151st Street Olathe, Kansas 66062 USA 190-01277-A3 Rev. 1 System Maintenance Manual GRA 55/5500 Bell 206 STC Page A System Maintenance Manual GRA 55/5500 Bell 206 STC as installed in Bell 206B, 206L Series Reg. S/N Contains Instructions for Continued Airworthiness for Bell 206 STC Dwg.
No. Number: 190-01277-A3 Rev. 1 Garmin International, Inc. 1200 E. 151st Street Olathe, Kansas 66062 USA 190-01277-A3 Rev. 1 System Maintenance Manual GRA 55/5500 Bell 206 STC Page A System Maintenance Manual GRA 55/5500 Bell 206 STC as installed in Bell 206B, 206L Series Reg. S/N Contains Instructions for Continued Airworthiness for Bell 206 STC Dwg.
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... revision must contain the complete text of this copyright notice and provided further that any unauthorized commercial distribution of this guide, please e-mail Techpubs.Salem@garmin.com. SE Salem, OR 97302 USA Telephone: (503) 581-8101 Telephone (Toll Free): (800) 525-6726 Canada: (800) 654-3415 Fax: (503) 364-2138 E-mail... strictly prohibited. Phone: +44 (0) 23 8052 4000 Fax: +44 (0) 23 8052 4004 Aviation Support +44 (0) 87 0850 1243 190-01277-A3 Rev. 1 System Maintenance Manual GRA 55/5500 Bell 206 STC Page B © 2014 Garmin International, Inc.
... revision must contain the complete text of this copyright notice and provided further that any unauthorized commercial distribution of this guide, please e-mail Techpubs.Salem@garmin.com. SE Salem, OR 97302 USA Telephone: (503) 581-8101 Telephone (Toll Free): (800) 525-6726 Canada: (800) 654-3415 Fax: (503) 364-2138 E-mail... strictly prohibited. Phone: +44 (0) 23 8052 4000 Fax: +44 (0) 23 8052 4004 Aviation Support +44 (0) 87 0850 1243 190-01277-A3 Rev. 1 System Maintenance Manual GRA 55/5500 Bell 206 STC Page B © 2014 Garmin International, Inc.
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... 5 Section 6 Section 7 Section 8 Section 9 Appendix A Pagination ii through v 1-1 through 1-2 2-1 through 2-1 3-1 through 3-8 4-1 through 4-6 5-1 through 5-7 6-1 through 6-3 7-1 through 7-1 8-1 through 8-2 9-1 through 9-1 A-1 through A-7 190-01277-A3 Rev. 1 System Maintenance Manual GRA 55/5500 Bell 206 STC Page C
... 5 Section 6 Section 7 Section 8 Section 9 Appendix A Pagination ii through v 1-1 through 1-2 2-1 through 2-1 3-1 through 3-8 4-1 through 4-6 5-1 through 5-7 6-1 through 6-3 7-1 through 7-1 8-1 through 8-2 9-1 through 9-1 A-1 through A-7 190-01277-A3 Rev. 1 System Maintenance Manual GRA 55/5500 Bell 206 STC Page C
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Visit the Garmin web site (www.garmin.com) for the particular operation. 190-01277-A3 Rev. 1 System Maintenance Manual GRA 55/5500 Bell 206 STC Page i NOTE Notes are used to bring to the installer's immediate attention that damage to equipment may result if ...used to expand and explain the preceding step and provide further understanding of the reason for current updates and supplemental information concerning the operation of Garmin products. Include this notice with any reproduced portion of this document is not followed to the letter. DEFINITIONS OF WARNINGS, CAUTIONS, AND ...
Visit the Garmin web site (www.garmin.com) for the particular operation. 190-01277-A3 Rev. 1 System Maintenance Manual GRA 55/5500 Bell 206 STC Page i NOTE Notes are used to bring to the installer's immediate attention that damage to equipment may result if ...used to expand and explain the preceding step and provide further understanding of the reason for current updates and supplemental information concerning the operation of Garmin products. Include this notice with any reproduced portion of this document is not followed to the letter. DEFINITIONS OF WARNINGS, CAUTIONS, AND ...
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... Units of measurement 1-2 1.7.5 Referenced publications (or their later revisions 1-2 1.7.6 Retention ...1-2 2 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION ...2-1 2.1 Description of Alteration ...2-1 2.2 Block Diagram ...2-1 3 GRA 55/5500 CONTROL AND OPERATION 3-1 3.1 Control, Operating, and Testing Information 3-1 3.2 Downloading and Installing the GRA 55/5500 Retrofit Installation Tool 3-1 3.3 Using the GRA 55/5500 Retrofit Installation Tool 3-2 3.4 Installation Tool Pages ...3-2 3.4.1 Status Page ...3-3 3.4.2 Configuration Page 3-4 3.4.3 Software Page ...3-5 3.4.4 Diagnostics Page ...3-6 3.4.5 Utilities Page...
... Units of measurement 1-2 1.7.5 Referenced publications (or their later revisions 1-2 1.7.6 Retention ...1-2 2 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION ...2-1 2.1 Description of Alteration ...2-1 2.2 Block Diagram ...2-1 3 GRA 55/5500 CONTROL AND OPERATION 3-1 3.1 Control, Operating, and Testing Information 3-1 3.2 Downloading and Installing the GRA 55/5500 Retrofit Installation Tool 3-1 3.3 Using the GRA 55/5500 Retrofit Installation Tool 3-2 3.4 Installation Tool Pages ...3-2 3.4.1 Status Page ...3-3 3.4.2 Configuration Page 3-4 3.4.3 Software Page ...3-5 3.4.4 Diagnostics Page ...3-6 3.4.5 Utilities Page...
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... Revision and Distribution 8-1 8.8 Assistance ...8-1 8.9 Implementation and Record Keeping 8-2 9 AIRWORTHINESS LIMITATIONS SECTION 9-1 APPENDIX A AIRCRAFT SPECIFIC INFORMATION A-1 A.1 Weight and Balance ...A-5 190-01277-A3 Rev. 1 System Maintenance Manual GRA 55/5500 Bell 206 STC Page iii
... Revision and Distribution 8-1 8.8 Assistance ...8-1 8.9 Implementation and Record Keeping 8-2 9 AIRWORTHINESS LIMITATIONS SECTION 9-1 APPENDIX A AIRCRAFT SPECIFIC INFORMATION A-1 A.1 Weight and Balance ...A-5 190-01277-A3 Rev. 1 System Maintenance Manual GRA 55/5500 Bell 206 STC Page iii
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... 2-1 Installation Tool Page Tabs 3-2 Status Page ...3-3 Configuration Page 3-4 Software Page ...3-5 Diagnostics Page 3-6 Utilities Page ...3-7 GRA 55/5500 Installation 6-2 Rack Installation 6-3 GRA 55/5500 Antenna Installation 6-3 GRA STC Equipment Fuselage Station Location for Bell 206 A-1 GRA STC Equipment Fuselage Station Location for Bell 206L Series A-1 GRA 55/5500 Unit and Rack Installation in Bell 206B, 206L Series ..... Figure 3-6. Figure A-6. Figure A-5. Figure A-8. Figure...
... 2-1 Installation Tool Page Tabs 3-2 Status Page ...3-3 Configuration Page 3-4 Software Page ...3-5 Diagnostics Page 3-6 Utilities Page ...3-7 GRA 55/5500 Installation 6-2 Rack Installation 6-3 GRA 55/5500 Antenna Installation 6-3 GRA STC Equipment Fuselage Station Location for Bell 206 A-1 GRA STC Equipment Fuselage Station Location for Bell 206L Series A-1 GRA 55/5500 Unit and Rack Installation in Bell 206B, 206L Series ..... Figure 3-6. Figure A-6. Figure A-5. Figure A-8. Figure...
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LIST OF TABLES Maintenance Intervals for GRA 55/5500 4-2 Maintenance Intervals for Antennas Replaced Under this STC 4-4 GRA 5500 Fault Descriptions 5-1 Bill of Materials A-2 Circuit Breaker Placard A-3 Weight and Balance Details A-5 190-01277-A3 Rev. 1 System Maintenance Manual GRA 55/5500 Bell 206 STC Page v Table 5-1. Table A-2. Table A-1. Table 4-1. Table 4-2. Table A-3.
LIST OF TABLES Maintenance Intervals for GRA 55/5500 4-2 Maintenance Intervals for Antennas Replaced Under this STC 4-4 GRA 5500 Fault Descriptions 5-1 Bill of Materials A-2 Circuit Breaker Placard A-3 Weight and Balance Details A-5 190-01277-A3 Rev. 1 System Maintenance Manual GRA 55/5500 Bell 206 STC Page v Table 5-1. Table A-2. Table A-1. Table 4-1. Table 4-2. Table A-3.
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... L-1, L-3, and L-4 rotorcraft, modified by the agency installing the Garmin GRA 55/5500 radar altimeter system under the GRA 55/5500 STC. AGL:Above Ground Level 4. This permission does not construe suitability of the Garmin GRA 55/5500 STC. 1.3 Document Control This document is released, archived, and... provides Instructions for Continued Airworthiness in accordance with the Garmin document control system. 1.4 Permission to Use Certain Documents Permission is granted to any corporation or person to use GRA 55/5500 STC documents to accomplish the Instructions for Continued Airworthiness ...
... L-1, L-3, and L-4 rotorcraft, modified by the agency installing the Garmin GRA 55/5500 radar altimeter system under the GRA 55/5500 STC. AGL:Above Ground Level 4. This permission does not construe suitability of the Garmin GRA 55/5500 STC. 1.3 Document Control This document is released, archived, and... provides Instructions for Continued Airworthiness in accordance with the Garmin document control system. 1.4 Permission to Use Certain Documents Permission is granted to any corporation or person to use GRA 55/5500 STC documents to accomplish the Instructions for Continued Airworthiness ...
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...206L1-MM, Revision 33, 1 June 2012 4. Electrical Standard Practices Manual for the modification of the aircraft by the installation of the Garmin GRA 55/5500 Part 27 STC. 1.7.2 Definition of Abbreviations See Section 1.5 and Section 1.6. 1.7.3 Precautions None. 1.7.4 Units of measurement None. 1.7.5 Referenced... aircraft altered by the installation of the Garmin GRA 55/5500 Part 27 STC. 1.7.1 Applicability Applies to the 'GRA' will be included in the aircraft's permanent records. 190-01277-A3 Rev. 1 System Maintenance Manual GRA 55/5500 Bell 206 STC Page 1-2 Structural Repair Manual...
...206L1-MM, Revision 33, 1 June 2012 4. Electrical Standard Practices Manual for the modification of the aircraft by the installation of the Garmin GRA 55/5500 Part 27 STC. 1.7.2 Definition of Abbreviations See Section 1.5 and Section 1.6. 1.7.3 Precautions None. 1.7.4 Units of measurement None. 1.7.5 Referenced... aircraft altered by the installation of the Garmin GRA 55/5500 Part 27 STC. 1.7.1 Applicability Applies to the 'GRA' will be included in the aircraft's permanent records. 190-01277-A3 Rev. 1 System Maintenance Manual GRA 55/5500 Bell 206 STC Page 1-2 Structural Repair Manual...
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... This STC upgrades the existing functionality of the Bell 206B, 206L series aircraft avionics system as part of optional HTAWS functionality. The GRA 55/5500 LRU which is 3.99"x3.02"x11.62" mounted, is electrically bonded to the avionics shelf. The two approved radar altimeter ...antennas are compatible with an installed Garmin GTN 6XX/7XX for pilot display of aircraft altitude and system degraded warnings. The GRA 55/5500 radar altimeter system features: two antenna architecture for transmitting and receiving radio waves for altitude...
... This STC upgrades the existing functionality of the Bell 206B, 206L series aircraft avionics system as part of optional HTAWS functionality. The GRA 55/5500 LRU which is 3.99"x3.02"x11.62" mounted, is electrically bonded to the avionics shelf. The two approved radar altimeter ...antennas are compatible with an installed Garmin GTN 6XX/7XX for pilot display of aircraft altitude and system degraded warnings. The GRA 55/5500 radar altimeter system features: two antenna architecture for transmitting and receiving radio waves for altitude...
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... 3.2 Downloading and Installing the GRA 55/5500 Retrofit Installation Tool GRA 55/5500 configuration, calibration, diagnostics, and software upgrades are performed using a personal computer (installed with Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 3 or later) and the GRA 55/5500 Retrofit Installation Tool, Garmin part number 006-A0451-00....250ft to close the setup wizard. 190-01277-A3 Rev. 1 System Maintenance Manual GRA 55/5500 Bell 206 STC Page 3-1 The last screen of the Garmin website (www.garmin.com). Once downloaded, launch the installation file from the directory in self-test ...
... 3.2 Downloading and Installing the GRA 55/5500 Retrofit Installation Tool GRA 55/5500 configuration, calibration, diagnostics, and software upgrades are performed using a personal computer (installed with Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 3 or later) and the GRA 55/5500 Retrofit Installation Tool, Garmin part number 006-A0451-00....250ft to close the setup wizard. 190-01277-A3 Rev. 1 System Maintenance Manual GRA 55/5500 Bell 206 STC Page 3-1 The last screen of the Garmin website (www.garmin.com). Once downloaded, launch the installation file from the directory in self-test ...
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... corner, check the installation and make sure the GRA 55/5500 has been powered-up the GRA 55/5500 by applying aircraft power 4. If the GRA 55/5500 Retrofit Installation Tool does not display "Connected" in the lower, right-hand corner of the GRA 55/5500 Retrofit Installation Tool will transition from its program folder...that the USB cable is properly connected to the PC. Installation Tool Page Tabs 190-01277-A3 Rev. 1 System Maintenance Manual GRA 55/5500 Bell 206 STC Page 3-2 Copies of which can be necessary to automatically install the device driver. The pages are located in...
... corner, check the installation and make sure the GRA 55/5500 has been powered-up the GRA 55/5500 by applying aircraft power 4. If the GRA 55/5500 Retrofit Installation Tool does not display "Connected" in the lower, right-hand corner of the GRA 55/5500 Retrofit Installation Tool will transition from its program folder...that the USB cable is properly connected to the PC. Installation Tool Page Tabs 190-01277-A3 Rev. 1 System Maintenance Manual GRA 55/5500 Bell 206 STC Page 3-2 Copies of which can be necessary to automatically install the device driver. The pages are located in...
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... a fault, the fault's entry on the list is displayed by selecting the Status tab. Figure 3-2. Status Page 190-01277-A3 Rev. 1 System Maintenance Manual GRA 55/5500 Bell 206 STC Page 3-3 This page provides the basic fault status of each fault should indicate "normal." Table 5-1 identifies the various unit faults that fault.... Use Table 5-1 as a reference to determine the proper actions to show the specific failure under that can be encountered during normal operation of the GRA 55/5500. 3.4.1 Status Page The status page (Figure 3-2) is displayed in a bold, red font.
... a fault, the fault's entry on the list is displayed by selecting the Status tab. Figure 3-2. Status Page 190-01277-A3 Rev. 1 System Maintenance Manual GRA 55/5500 Bell 206 STC Page 3-3 This page provides the basic fault status of each fault should indicate "normal." Table 5-1 identifies the various unit faults that fault.... Use Table 5-1 as a reference to determine the proper actions to show the specific failure under that can be encountered during normal operation of the GRA 55/5500. 3.4.1 Status Page The status page (Figure 3-2) is displayed in a bold, red font.
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... all settings to change the unit's per-airframe configuration. Configuration Page 190-01277-A3 Rev. 1 System Maintenance Manual GRA 55/5500 Bell 206 STC Page 3-4 The configuration tab displays the unit's current settings. The GRA 55 does not utilize ARINC 429 Channel 2 and that section will not be clicked to send the configuration values to...
... all settings to change the unit's per-airframe configuration. Configuration Page 190-01277-A3 Rev. 1 System Maintenance Manual GRA 55/5500 Bell 206 STC Page 3-4 The configuration tab displays the unit's current settings. The GRA 55 does not utilize ARINC 429 Channel 2 and that section will not be clicked to send the configuration values to...
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Figure 3-4. 3.4.3 Software Page The software page (Figure 3-4) provides a list of currently installed software regions on the GRA 55/5500 as well as an interface to load new software regions to the unit. Software Page 190-01277-A3 Rev. 1 System Maintenance Manual GRA 55/5500 Bell 206 STC Page 3-5
Figure 3-4. 3.4.3 Software Page The software page (Figure 3-4) provides a list of currently installed software regions on the GRA 55/5500 as well as an interface to load new software regions to the unit. Software Page 190-01277-A3 Rev. 1 System Maintenance Manual GRA 55/5500 Bell 206 STC Page 3-5
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...point is Calibration not not set to a valid ID Hardware failure Return unit to Garmin for specialized unit test setups and test software. Note there are employed using the GRA 55/5500 Retrofit Installation Tool as described in the following methods: • Checking the status of... for the Garmin GRA 55/5500 Radar Altimeter. All faulty units must be returned to Garmin for version hardware Unit does not boot GRA Unit ID invalid (Both discrete inputs grounded) Check Unit ID strapping and set complete Calibrate unit while on ground. Table 5-1. GRA 5500 Fault Descriptions ...
...point is Calibration not not set to a valid ID Hardware failure Return unit to Garmin for specialized unit test setups and test software. Note there are employed using the GRA 55/5500 Retrofit Installation Tool as described in the following methods: • Checking the status of... for the Garmin GRA 55/5500 Radar Altimeter. All faulty units must be returned to Garmin for version hardware Unit does not boot GRA Unit ID invalid (Both discrete inputs grounded) Check Unit ID strapping and set complete Calibrate unit while on ground. Table 5-1. GRA 5500 Fault Descriptions ...
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...-01 3 015-2567-00 4 AN525-10R7 5 MS21047-3 6 MS20470AD3-3 Source Garmin Garmin Garmin Best Source Best Source Best Source Description GRA 55 Radar Altimeter Unit GRA 5500 Radar Altimeter Unit Connector Kit, GRA Radar Altimeter Rack, Mounting, GRA Radar Altimeter Screw, Washer Head, 0.1900-32 UNF-3A, 7/16" Long ...Height, Steel Rivet, Solid, Countersunk 100 Deg, Precision Head QTY (1) 1 1 4 4 8 190-01277-A3 Rev. 1 System Maintenance Manual GRA 55/5500 Bell 206 STC Page A-2 Bill of materials. EXISTING 206-031-339-027 PANEL ASSEMBLY, BAGGAGE COMPARTMENT, BELL 206 L SERIES, OR 206-031...
...-01 3 015-2567-00 4 AN525-10R7 5 MS21047-3 6 MS20470AD3-3 Source Garmin Garmin Garmin Best Source Best Source Best Source Description GRA 55 Radar Altimeter Unit GRA 5500 Radar Altimeter Unit Connector Kit, GRA Radar Altimeter Rack, Mounting, GRA Radar Altimeter Screw, Washer Head, 0.1900-32 UNF-3A, 7/16" Long ...Height, Steel Rivet, Solid, Countersunk 100 Deg, Precision Head QTY (1) 1 1 4 4 8 190-01277-A3 Rev. 1 System Maintenance Manual GRA 55/5500 Bell 206 STC Page A-2 Bill of materials. EXISTING 206-031-339-027 PANEL ASSEMBLY, BAGGAGE COMPARTMENT, BELL 206 L SERIES, OR 206-031...
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...Weight Longitudinal (LB) ARM (IN) Moment Lateral ARM (IN) Moment 1 GRA 55 Radar Altimeter (Bell 206B) 011-02537-05 3.5 [1] 136.20 476.70 -6.98 2 GRA 5500 Radar Altimeter (Bell 206B) 011-02537-00 3.5 [1] -24.43 3 GRA 55 Radar Altimeter (Bell 206L Series) 011-02537-05 3.5 [1] 161.20 564....20 -6.98 4 GRA 5500 Radar Altimeter (Bell 206L Series) 011-02537-00 3.5 [1] -24.43 [1]...
...Weight Longitudinal (LB) ARM (IN) Moment Lateral ARM (IN) Moment 1 GRA 55 Radar Altimeter (Bell 206B) 011-02537-05 3.5 [1] 136.20 476.70 -6.98 2 GRA 5500 Radar Altimeter (Bell 206B) 011-02537-00 3.5 [1] -24.43 3 GRA 55 Radar Altimeter (Bell 206L Series) 011-02537-05 3.5 [1] 161.20 564....20 -6.98 4 GRA 5500 Radar Altimeter (Bell 206L Series) 011-02537-00 3.5 [1] -24.43 [1]...