M3 GPS APPROACH - CMC Electronics Inc.
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1. 9 Figure 4 AN120 Antenna Dimensions 11 Figure 5 AN135 Antenna Dimensions 12 Figure 6 AN155 Antenna Dimensions 13 Figure 7 Mounting Tray rear view 14 Figure 8 M3 Mounting Tray exploded view 17 Figure 9 M3 Wiring Diagram 18 Tables Table 1 24 Pin Connector P15 15 Table 2 36 Pin Connector P16 16 Table 3 M3 Annunciators 19 Table 4 Potential VHF Interferences 23 Table 5 Environmental Qualification Form 31 SECTION ONE Technical information Scope of this manual This manual describes the physical mechanical and electrical characteris tics of the Northstar M3 GPS included with the installation instructions Operational information is found in the Northstar M3 GPS Approach Ref erence Manual Part No GM601 which is supplied with the unit Equipment description Interfacing the Northstar M3 to other equipment The Northstar M3 GPS consists of a panel mounted GPS receiver naviga tor mounting tray and GPS antenna The unit is approved under TSO C129 Class A1 Use of the M3 is subject to airworthiness approvals limited to en route terminal area and non precision approach operation under2. 10 to 35 Vdc POWER Supply voltage GND Instrument Light Switch MSG PARALLEL OFFSET WAYPOINT ALERT optional RAIM APPROACH 0 Northstar Cl Comm See Northstar C1 or 2006 Installation Manual for details K RS 422 Serial interface Northstar 2006 Altitude Serializer X Use either serial or parallel interface to Altitude 1 21314 5 6 171819 fofrrfrofishalisheh7he alttude PUES 4125 05 720 23130 ad 2 33134 135 25 R Note if ALTITUDE VALID is ie by Altitude Encoder connect P 16 pin 27 to P15 pin LOC ENERGIZE to autopilot optional FIGURE 9 M3 Wiring Diagram PAGE 18 M3 GPS INSTALLATION MANUAL Revision D Wiring the M3 Power wiring Annunciator wiring Section Two Installation Instructions Many of the external connections described below are optional for VFR installations depending on the customer s desired configuration If they won t be installed leave the connector pins unconnected As shown in Figure 9 use P15 pins 13 and 14 to connect through a circuit breaker to 12 or 24 VDC Connect P15 pins 23 and 24 to ground Wire the remote panel mounted annunciators as shown in Figure 9 Each annunciator output functions as a grounding switch limited to a maximum of 30 VDC and 200 mA Each ann
3. 150 mV maximum deviation output 600 mV Valid Flag Loads Up to three 1 000 Ohm loads 260 UA for flag out of view Superflag sc sc aovesp s fu u gt 18 VDC at 40 mA maximum To From Pointer Up to three 200 Ohm loads 60 mV nominal to pull pointer 120 mV option available contact factory PAGE 2 M3 GPS INSTALLATION MANUAL Revision D Serial Data Channel External Annunciator Drivers MESSAGE RAIM PARALLEL OFFSET APPROACH WAYPOINT ALERT LOC ENERGIZE Operational characteristics DO 160C Env Cat RE dOVbS 223172 a6 dana aa GPS antenna Weight 3 Hite rst a k fus AN1 20 Dimensions d Ae nu Ps Height Above Skin Depth Below Skin DO 160C Env Cat Manufacturer and Part No GPS antenna Weight Sy sd a concn gta AN13 5 Dimensions Height Above Skin Depth Below Skin DO 160C Env Cat Manufacturer and Part No GPS antenna NVELO lg a nara fr pu gos AN15 5 Dimensions Height Above Skin Depth Below Skin DO 160B Env Cat Manufacturer and Part No M3 GPS INSTALLATION MANUAL Revision D Section One Technical Information EIA RS 485 compatible with EIA RS 422A EIA RS 422A 200 mA max current 30 VDC max v
4. For rotorcraft installations the effects of the rotor blades on antenna per formance must be considered Depending on the structure and mechanical mounting considerations the antenna may be located on the tail in the vicinity of the anti collision light Visibility of the anti collision light must not be impaired however Approved GPS Three GPS antennas are currently approved for use with the Northstar M3 These are available as Northstar Part Numbers AN120 Figure 4 AN135 antennas Figure 5 and AN155 Figure 6 PAGE 10 M3 GPS INSTALLATION MANUAL Revision D Section Two Installation Instructions 430MX R Cl 405 7 FIGURE 4 AN120 Antenna Dimensions M3 GPS INSTALLATION MANUAL Revision D PAGE 11 Section Two lnstallation Instructions PAGE 12 4X 140 DIA THRU 82 C SINK X 310 4 PLACES z Ol ae 1 6 32 UNC 2C X 5 8 LG CROSS RECESSED FLAT HEAD S S 303 Ri NITRILE O RING NAMEPLATE uomeyo YSA YO o A5caouos AIRCRAFT CLEARANCE HOLE 500 DIA FIGURE 5 AN135 Antenna Dimensions M3 GPS INSTALLATION MANUAL Revision D Section Two Installation Instructions 4X R1 00 2X R 2 35 4X p 22 V 40 X 100 2 i TO MOUNT USE R 4 00 SPHERICAL NO 10 100 FHMS aa D ROR GROOVE 2 218 ID 125 WIDE 3 075 REF F
5. No change AUG 19 1996 FAA Approved Page 12 of 12 Airplane Flight Manual Supplement Northstar M3 GPS Navigator Document No 19960614 PAGE 46 M3 GPS INSTALLATION MANUAL Revision D APPENDIX D SPECIMEN FORM 337 Description of Work Accomplished If more space is required attach additional sheets Identify with aircraft nationality and registration mark and date work completed A The following equipment and major components were removed 1 none The following equipment and major components were installed 1 1 ea Northstar Avionics M3 Navigator P N 1200 02 01 TSO C129 Class Al 2 I ea Northern Airborne Technology RS08 001 Remote Switch if installed 3 I ea Comant Industries Inc Active GPS Antenna P N CI 405 7 if installed All equipment was previously approved under Supplemental Type Certificate Number SA00464N Y Deviations from STC Number SA00464NY include the following Note List all equipment and major components removed if any and list all equipment and major components installed which may require reference to manufacturer s instructions In addition if a localizer override function is NOT provided as part of a NAV GPS switching system if installed this must be listed as an STC deviation The installation was made with reference to Northstar Avionics M3 GPS APPROACH Navigator Installation Manual P N GM611 Rev B July 1 1996 or later as appropriat
6. Flare end of cable braid to ease insertion onto inner ferrule Do not comb out braid Place contact on cable center so it butts against cable dielectric Center conductor should be visible through inspection hole in contact Crimp or solder the contact in place as follows Crimp method use Cavity B of specified die set Solder method soft solder the contact to cable center conductor Do not get any sol der on outside surfaces of contact Avoid excessive heat to prevent swelling of dielectric Install cable assembly into body of assembly so that inner ferrule portion slides under braid Push cable assembly forward until contact snaps into place in insulator Slide outer ferrule over braid and up against connector body Crimp outer ferrule using Cavity A of die set gr OUTER FERRULE MALE CONTACT CONTACT MUST BUTT AGAINST CABLE DIELECTRIC CABLE DIELECTRIC MUST BUTT INSULATOR OUTER FERRULE SHOULD BUTT HERE PAGE 8 M3 GPS INSTALLATION MANUAL Revision D Section Two Installation Instructions Installing the GPS antenna NOTE If the Northstar AN155 GPS antenna is used it is necessary to change a jumper wire inside the M3 unit to provide 12 volts to the antenna Contact the Northstar factory for details Mount the GPS antenna on the top of the fuselage as shown below in Figure 3 Refer to Chapter Three of Advisory Circular
7. From 17 Altimeter input A2 35 Ground 18 Altimeter input A4 36 Ground PAGE 16 M3 GPS INSTALLATION MANUAL Revision D Section Two Installation Instructions LOZSH O0LMH SM349S SdITIHd GV3H NVd t X Ob b pier ie ou LOZSH LNJIVAINDI HO a D 98906 ON VHd1V N I 8994 Do h ELSSH SMa49S SdITIIHd aY3H NVd 8 8 X 0b b 00 LMH SYSHSVM 4001 HLOOL 1NI b ON SILAH SYAHSVM 1V14 t ON S220 OM1d T3NVd XVOO SEVOX SHJHSYM 1VO14 AIAWASSV ALV 1d YVAY sS L6VOX N d L6vOXx 40 Hed L6bOX JO Hed SGEA Ov60X 7a gV1 SNINUVM 3LW1d HVaH HIV GHOHO4 sae d z patddns s9 e su S318VO9 O I ANY HAMOd S6VOX 43409 318VO L6bOX JO Hed S9zgx ONIHSNE AMVLNI HIV L6vOX JO Hed 00ZMH ONIY HANIVLSY JMYLNI HIV GLEOX AVu1 ONILNNOW 3129V1d32994 TANVd NIid bc O60MH SH3HSVMMIOT HLOOL 1NI ON 901SH SMa49S SdITIIHd 4 qQv3aH NVd t X 8r SMa49S SdITIIHd QV3H NVd t X 0r r 08403 Y gt gt o ay 0229 3lOVld393q TANVd NId 98 LOZSH S3VId b patjddns s9 e su SAO0V1d f SMAYOS ONILNNOW 343JIS SOSWH WAS JMVLNI HIV FIGURE 8 M3 Mounting Tray exploded view PAGE 17 M3 GPS INSTALLATION MANUAL Revision D Section Two lnstallation Instructions To Fr Pointer Hi level r SUPERFLAG NAV FLAG valid 18 vdc RS 485 Northstar serial L shjeld data format
8. address daytime telephone number complete description of the problem desired return date and shipping method If shipping method isn t speci fied units normally will be returned in about one week by UPS ground transportation If you require faster service use air express and specify your requirements In emergencies we can usually meet any reasonable request New units won t be supplied to replace those that have failed Dealers returning units for credit instead of repair will be assessed a 15 restock ing charge PAGE 30 M3 GPS INSTALLATION MANUAL Revision D APPENDIX A DO 160C ENVIRONMENTAL QUALIFICATION FORM Product nomenclature M3 Navigator Part No 1200 02 01 or 1200 03 01 Manufacturer Northstar Avionics 30 Sudbury Road Acton MA 01720 TSO Approval The Northstar M3 is FAA approved under TSO C129 Class Al Table 5 Environmental Qualification Form CONDITIONS SECTION DESCRIPTION OF CONDUCTED TESTS PARAGRAPH Temperature and altitude 4 0 Equipment tested to category F1 55 C to 70 C to 55 000 MSL Low temperature operating 4 5 1 Equipment tested to Table 4 1 Low temperature survival 4 5 1 Equipment tested to Table 4 1 High short time operating 4 5 2 Equipment tested to Table 4 1 High temperature survival 4 5 2 Equipment tested to Table 4 1 High temperature operating 4 5 3 Equipment tested to Table 4 1 In flight loss of cooling 4 5 4 Equipment tested
9. followed by ACK to begin the approach sequence Procedure entry choices are VECTORS TO FINAL The FAF is made the current waypoint bypassing any IAFs transition fixes or course reversals The CDI displays cross track error from the final approach course To center the CDI and receive guidance direct to the FAF instead of intercepting the final approach course press D gt followed by ACK IAF The displayed waypoint is an initial approach fix Selection of an IAF implies that a full procedure is desired including a procedure turn or a holding pattern in lieu of a procedure turn In the case of a single waypoint which is both an IAF and an FAF do not select entry via the IAF if the intent is to proceed straight in without a course reversal In that case use VECTORS TO FINAL TF The displayed waypoint is a transition fix with a published transition either to an JAF or to an FAF via a NoPT leg If the approach plate shows a NoPT segment from a transition fix the M3 will correctly omit the course reversal It can be manually enabled if desired from APCH Level 3 FAA Approved AUG 19 1996 Page 8 of 12 Document No 19960614 PAGE 42 M3 GPS INSTALLATION MANUAL Revision D Appendix C Approved Fight Manual Supplement Northstar Technologies Airplane Flight Manual Supplement Acton MA 01720 Northstar M3 GPS Navigator Note Some approaches depict a NoPT Arrival Sector Via Airway These arrival sectors are not reco
10. 43 13 2A for prac tices methods and techniques You must use an antenna that has been approved for use with the Northstar M3 The antenna must be securely grounded to the aircraft skin remove any paint from the chosen location on the skin POSSIBLE GPS ANTENNA LOCATIONS D FIGURE 3 Typical GPS Antenna Mounting Location Adequate isolation must be provided between the GPS antenna and any transmitting antennas installed on the aircraft Shadowing of the antenna by aircraft structure can adversely affect operation of the GPS equipment Typically a GPS antenna is located forward of the wings on the top of the fuselage to minimize effects of the wings tail etc during aircraft maneu vering Ideally the antenna should be located in the clear at least two feet from any other antennas and at least three feet from transponder DME VHF and UHF transmitting antennas and where it isn t shadowed by the verti cal stabilizer or the wings M3 GPS INSTALLATION MANUAL Revision D PAGE 9 Section Two lnstallation Instructions NOTE The GPS signal is typically weaker than the background noise Electrical noise near the antenna can adversely affect GPS performance Antenna installation in close proximity to traffic alert and collision avoidance system TCAS satellite communication SATCOM and other transmitting antennas particularly L band should be carefully evaluated for potential mutual interference
11. Transceiver To interface to the optional Northstar C1 Communications Transceiver please refer to M3 GPS INSTALLATION MANUAL Revision D PAGE 21 Section Two lnstallation Instructions Initial checkout Installing the M3 Preliminary inspection and test Checking VHF PAGE 22 interference the Northstar C1 Installation Manual Part No GM620 for more information The M3 doesn t require any setup or initialization to work with the equip ment connected to serial ports Detailed serial data specifications are avail able in the Northstar Serial Data Format Specification V1 19 Firmware Revision 2 2 Part No GM342 Before inserting the M3 into the mounting tray turn off the master avion ics switch or circuit breaker Double check all wiring for proper connec tions especially power and ground A CAUTION A Make sure you do not apply primary voltage directly to the left right to from and flag outputs of the unit this action may vaporize circuit board conductors within the unit Damage to the unit from incorrectly wired connections is not covered under warranty Carefully slide the unit into the mounting tray Unlike the Northstar MI the M3 will stop approximately H inch from its final position The mounting rod will draw the unit the remaining distance into the tray when it s tightened Use a J inch flat blade screwdriver inserted through the hole in the front panel to tighten the rod Do not overt
12. VFR use The M3 has both a parallel and a serial inter face available either may be used The serial interface requires the North star 2006 Altitude Serializer which is already installed in many aircraft being upgraded from an M2 to an M3 wiring To use the parallel interface connect the 11 wires as shown in Figure 9 If the altitude encoder does not provide an ALTITUDE VALID signal see the note on Figure 9 To use the serial interface follow the directions in the Northstar 2006 Alti tude Serializer Installation Manual Part No GM435 Be sure to designate which interface is used with the appropriate SETUP command described in Designating the altimeter data interface beginning on page 25 Serial interface Two conductor shielded twisted pair such as Belden 9501 or MIL C 27500 is recommended for interconnecting equipment connected to serial ports The shield should be connected to chassis ground at both ends of the cable wiring The M3 s output data is binary coded and includes latitude longitude sig nal status SNR ground speed track angle waypoint identification and location cross track error magnetic variation distance and bearing to waypoint and flight plan information e RS 485 Port for fuel management systems and or moving map display This equipment must be configured to accept the Northstar data format Be sure to specify this format when purchasing these units e Northstar C1 Communications
13. Visual Flight Rules VFR or Instrument Flight Rules IFR See Appendix B STC Certificate SA00464NY as ammended for Federal Aviation Administration FAA Field Approval reference and Appendix C FAA Approved Airplane Flight Manual Supplement AFMS formerly known as the Supplemental Air Flight Manual for specific limitations and operating procedures under the STC The unit receives radio signals from GPS satellites and calculates its lati tude and longitude from these signals The unit s database is contained on a user changeable FliteCard It provides the coordinates of thousands of airports VOR and NDB transmitters airway intersections and routes and approaches A variety of navigation functions may be performed using this data The unit may be interfaced directly to many Course Deviation Indicators CDIs Horizontal Situation Indicators HSIs Flight Directors and or autopilots Outputs also are provided to drive panel mounted annunciators The unit also may be interfaced through its built in serial data port to devices like fuel management systems moving map displays or other devices designed to meet the Northstar serial data format described in the Northstar Serial Data Format Specification V1 19 Firmware Revision 2 2 Part No GM342 This document can be ordered by calling Northstar Avionics M3 GPS INSTALLATION MANUAL Revision D PAGE I Section One Technical Information The M3 may be interfaced to an altitude
14. aircraft installation or appropriate limitation stipulated in the Airplane Flight Manual Supplement AFMS Table 4 Potential VHF Interferences 121 125 MHz 131 200 MHz 121 150 MHz 131 225 MHz 121 175 MHz 131 250 MHz 121 200 MHz 131 275 MHz 121 225 MHz 131 300 MHz 121 250 MHz 131 325 MHz 131 350 MHz The worst offending equipment is often the VHF comm transmitter and associated antenna Additional isolation may be obtained by increasing the separation between the VHF and GPS antennas or in some cases by re routing antenna cables Replacing the comm antenna with an induc tive fed type such as Comant CI 121 or Dorne Margolin DMC 70 11 may help Low pass filtering inserted within the VHF transmitter receiver coaxial cable also may be used provided that the VHF transmission and reception isn t significantly degraded It has been noted that some ELT transmitters re radiate harmonics of comm frequencies in the GPS band Try disconnecting the ELT antenna if this is suspected If the ELT is interfering try relocating the ELT antenna or replacing the ELT with another type Configuring the M3 CDI centering and scale adjustment The interface to an external CDI or HST and annunciators must be cali brated for each installation Be sure to complete the entire proce dure only the fifth step causes the changes to be stored in the unit s memory This procedure also verifies correct wiring and operation of
15. encoder either by connecting the individual encoder wires directly to the M3 or by using a Northstar 2006 Altitude Serializer Altitude information enhances GPS accuracy and availability Interfacing an encoder is recommended for all installations and is required for IFR approved installations Instructions for installing the serializer are in the specifications in the Northstar 2006 Altitude Seri alizer Installation Manual Part No GM435 which is included with the serializer NOTE All installations require use of Northstar fans Part No 1090 for 14 volts or Part No 1091 for 28 volts or equivalent fans providing at least 2 CFM of cooling air To ensure adequate air flow to unit up to three feet of ScatTubing is acceptable Technical specifications Northstar M3 GPS Physical characteristics navigator Part No Weight with mounting tray 4 2 pounds 1200 02 01 or Dimensions 1200 03 01 Height 2 0 inches Width 6 25 inches Depth from rear of bezel to rear of tray 11 75 inches COOMME viva sc ka ek BI RR es Forced air cooling is required for all instal lations Electrical requirements Volta Be s spa pata ened 10 to 35 VDC negative ground CUffent ee hace Se eR AA 1 5 A nominal at 14 VDC 0 85 A nominal at 28 VDC POWER eeri i b ar A Gee 35 watts nominal 25 watts nominal for P N 1200 02 Interfaces to external equipment CDI Loads u tennis Up to five 1 000 Ohm loads Full Scale
16. of front spar carry thru and on centerline Install AN120 with four AN570 6 32 machine screws and four AN442 6 32 elastic stop washers Insert AN960 6 flat washers between fuselage and AN442 nuts Torque AN442 nuts to 12 15 inch pounds Follow recommended methods techniques and practices found within FAA Advisory Circular 43 13 2A Chapter 3 PAGE 52 CABIN TOP REF Counterbore Drill size Northstar AN120 GPS antenna shown eight times scale size for NORTHSTAR TECHNOLOGIES 30 SUDBURY ROAD ACTON MA 01720 DRAWING TITLE NORTHSTAR M3 GPS INSTALLATION DRAWING NO 19960110 SHEET 4 4 REV B DRAWN BY J M M APPROVED BY T L PEARSALL DATE 07 01 96 SCALE N A FILE AIRFRAME DWG M3 GPS INSTALLATION MANUAL Revision D
17. that can be tested are nec essarily installed in your aircraft The M3 contains a battery powered clock that enables it to constantly maintain the time and date even when it s turned off The battery has a design lifetime of 5 to 10 years Time according to ZULU time and date are normally set at the factory during final inspection The installer may leave the time zone set to ZULU or may set the time zone to local time if desired Designating the time zone will automatically adjust the displayed time to the correct offset from ZULU time The M3 automatically sets its internal clock to the date and time obtained from the GPS system as soon as the time is available after power has been turned on and the satellites have been acquired This process occurs every time the M3 is powered up and re acquires GPS satellites M3 GPS INSTALLATION MANUAL Revision D Designating the altimeter data interface Enabling IFR operation Section Two Installation Instructions To set the time zone 1 2 Turn the large secondary knob to SETUP Turn the small secondary knob to display the time of day and time zone EASTERN STD TIME IS 10 24 32 Turn the small primary knob to select either Coordinated Universal Time ZULU or your local time zone as standard time STD or day light savings time DST Press ACK If the installation includes an interface to an altitude encoder the installer must designate whether
18. the CDI interface and annunciators M3 GPS INSTALLATION MANUAL Revision D PAGE 23 Section Two lnstallation Instructions Setting the time PAGE 24 zone NOTE If the unit has been designated as IFR approved by perform ing the procedure described in Enabling IFR operation beginning on page 25 this setting can be checked but not changed If it s necessary to change this setting after the unit has been designated as IFR approved the unit first must be set back to VFR only and then returned to the IFR enabled mode after the setting has been changed 1 Turn the large secondary knob to SETUP 2 Turn the small secondary knob to display CALIBRATE CDI CK FLAGS ANNCs ACK 3 Press ACK 4 Rotate the small primary knob if necessary to precisely center the deviation bar When properly centered press ACK 5 The CDI should indicate five increments to the left If necessary to achieve this rotate the small primary knob and then press ACK 6 Check that the CDI indicates five increments right deflection Rotate the small primary knob to scan through the entire deviation range to check its linearity and calibration accuracy Compare the digital value displayed by the M3 with the CDI s reading Turning this knob also will test the Nav Flag To From Pointer and External Annunciators Each knob click will activate one annunciator as indicated on the readout Note that not all the annunciators
19. the APCH light will illuminate solidly This indicates that CDI sensitivity is automatically scaling from 1 nm full scale to 0 3 nm full scale at the FAF that the aircraft is inbound with respect to the final FAA Approved AUG 19 1996 Page 10 of 12 Document No 19960614 PAGE 44 M3 GPS INSTALLATION MANUAL Revision D Appendix C Approved Fight Manual Supplement Northstar Technologies Airplane Flight Manual Supplement Acton MA 01720 Northstar M3 GPS Navigator approach course and that the RAIM alarm limit is set to the approach limit 0 3 nm If the APCH light does not illuminate solidly at two nautical miles from the FAF the approach should be aborted D NAV SOURCE SWITCHING The Northstar M3 GPS Navigator is interfaced with a switching network to provide selection of display of Left Right deviation To From flag and NAV flag to the Bendix King KI 525 Horizontal Situation Indicator HSI This switching network is controlled by the NAV GPS selector switch With NAV selected both the HSI and autopilot are interfaced to the KX 155 Nav Com system With GPS selected the HSI and autopilot are interfaced to the M3 GPS Note that with GPS selected the omni bearing course selector OBS on the HSI is only used to provide a course datum to the autopilot The M3 GPS does not read the OBS setting and the OBS cannot be used to specify a desired course to the M3 GPS The NAV GPS switching network incorporates a function whic
20. the serial or the parallel interface was used To designate the altimeter data interface as serial or parallel perform the following steps 1 Supply power to the M3 and push in the power switch to turn the unit on Turn the large secondary knob to SETUP Turn the small secondary knob all the way to the right to display END OF FUNCTIONS Simultaneously press both CRSR buttons to display SVC CODE Press the right CRSR button and use the small and large secondary knobs to enter the code ALTSER for serial interface or ALTPAR for par allel interface When done press the right CRSR button to turn the cursor off The unit displays the confirmation message OK THANK YOU If the installation has been approved for IFR use the following procedure must be performed for the M3 to operate in IFR enabled mode In IFR enabled mode the altimeter data interface designation and the CDI M3 GPS INSTALLATION MANUAL Revision D PAGE 25 Section Two lnstallation Instructions calibration procedure aren t accessible to the pilot and each time the unit is turned on it will display the message APPROVED FOR IFR NOTE The installer is responsible for ensuring that this function is used appropriately IFR enabled mode is only allowed if all of the requirements have been met and IFR approval has been granted for the particular installation To set the M3 for operati
21. 01720 Northstar M3 GPS Navigator however all named waypoints used in SIDs are stored in the various waypoint categories i e APT VOR INT NDB individually A flight plan containing a SID sequence must be entered prior to departure if a SID is to be executed Standard Terminal Arrival Routes STARs are not included in the Northstar M3 GPS Navigator database and the Northstar M3 GPS Navigator is not approved for conducting STARs 4 The aircraft must have other approved navigation equipment installed and operational appropriate to the route of flight FAA Approved AUG 19 1996 Page 6 of 12 Document No 19960614 PAGE 40 M3 GPS INSTALLATION MANUAL Revision D Appendix C Approved Fight Manual Supplement Northstar Technologies Airplane Flight Manual Supplement Acton MA 01720 Northstar M3 GPS Navigator SECTION 2 Emergency Abnormal Procedures Emergency Procedures No change Abnormal Procedures A If the Northstar M3 GPS Navigator information is not available or invalid utilize remaining operational navigation equipment as required B If a POOR GEOMETRY FOR GPS RAIM CHK message is displayed it means that RAIM is unavailable If this appears while conducting an instrument approach terminate the approach and execute a missed approach if required If this message appears during the en route or terminal phase of flight continue to navigate using the Northstar M3 GPS Navigator or revert to an alternate mea
22. 14 10 35 VDC power input 3 CDI Left deviation 15 N C 4 Nav Flag 16 Ground 5 Ground 17 Ground 6 RS 485 serial A out 18 N C 7 N C 19 N C 8 N C 20 MESSAGE annunciator out 9 Ground 21 PARALLEL OFFSET annunciator out 10 5 volts out 22 Ground 11 RS 485 serial B out 23 Power Ground 12 WAYPOINT ALERT annunciator out 24 Power Ground M3 GPS INSTALLATION MANUAL Revision D PAGE 15 Section Two lnstallation Instructions Table 2 36 Pin Connector P16 Pin Function Pin Function 1 RS 232 serial in comm trainer 19 Altimeter input B1 2 RS 232 serial out comm trainer 20 Altimeter input B2 3 To From pointer To 21 Altimeter input B4 4 Superflag output gt 18 VDC valid 22 Reserved do not use 5 Reserved do not use 23 Reserved do not use 6 Reserved do not use 24 Altimeter input C4 7 RS 422 serial B out future use 25 Altimeter input C1 8 RS 422 serial A out future use 26 Altimeter input D4 9 RS 422 serial B in altitude serializer 27 Altitude encoder valid gt 5 VDC valid 10 RS 422 serial A in altitude serializer 28 Altimeter input C2 11 APPROACH annunc out formerly VFR 29 RAIM annunciator out 12 Reserved do not use 30 APPROACH annunciator out 13 Reserved do not use 31 LOC ENERGIZE out 14 Reserved do not use 32 SPARE annunciator out 15 Reserved do not use 33 Reserved do not use 16 Altimeter input A1 34 To From pointer
23. NORTHSTAR AVIONICS M3 GPS APPROACH P N 1200 02 01 P N 1200 03 01 M3 GPS APPROACH APT USER APT PUSH ON VOR TRK VOR NDB RTE ar Ava INT NORTHSTAR APCH PRIMARY SECONDARY Installation Manual Revision D March 25 1998 Part No GM611 1996 1997 1998 Northstar Avionics a division of CMC Electronics Inc Northstar Technologies Sales 978 897 0770 30 Sudbury Road Service 978 897 7251 Fax 978 897 7241 Acton Massachusetts 01720 Revision history Date Pages March 18 1996 All July 1 1996 All May 1 1997 1 26 31 2 5 31 23 33 35 37 49 March 25 1998 cover 29 2 2 21 11 14 23 30 Ordering information Revision A initial release B update rewrite C add TSO approval add P N 1200 03 01 reducing interference STC and FMS amendment RSU 21 pin numbering D area code change power requirement of 1200 03 120 mV To From output AN120 dimensions Figure 7 P15 pin numbering ELT interference RMA required for returns To receive additional copies of this publication order the Northstar Avion ics M3 GPS Approach Installation Manual Part No GM611 Additional technical information is available on Northstar s web site http www northstarcmc com Table of Contents Technical information 1 Scope of this manual 1 Equipment description 1 Technical specif
24. OR M83461 1 140 O RING TNC CONNECTOR FIELD REPLACEABLE TYPE AY BE ROTATED 90 OR 180 NAME PLATE 1 90 HOLE IN AIRCRAFT SKIN REF ONLY FIGURE 6 AN155 Antenna Dimensions Installing the M3 in the panel The M3 is designed to be panel mounted using the supplied mounting tray and hardware see Figure 8 The M3 should be located so that the pilot and copilot have a clear view of and access to the unit The preferred location is near the top of the center instrument stack To avoid nicks and scratches leave the rubber band in place around the bezel until installation is complete To facilitate pre wiring of the connec tors the rear plate of the mounting tray see Figure 7 may be removed with four screws located inside the tray M3 GPS INSTALLATION MANUAL Revision D PAGE 13 Section Two lnstallation Instructions The mounting tray is designed slightly oversized so the unit will slide in easily even if the tray is somewhat distorted during mounting A set of self adhesive mylar shims is provided to fill any space between the top or bottom of the unit and the mounting tray One or more shims may be applied to the cover plates as necessary Do not deform the cover plates by installing more shims than needed A CAUTION A Before inserting the unit into the wired mounting tray dou ble check all wiring A small but significant number of units sustain damage because of incorrectly wired connections Such dama
25. ROVED BY T L PEARSALL DATE 07 01 96 SCALE N A FILE INSPANEL DWG M3 GPS INSTALLATION MANUAL Revision D Appendix E STC Installation Documentation PANEL DRAWING FOR NORTHSTAR M3 GPS SYSTEM AS INSTALLED WITHIN CESSNA 210 KMA 24 KX 165 RT 359 TXP KAT R 546E ADF STEC 55 A P A P NAV1 NAV2 INTERCOM NOTES Equipment and components installed in accordance with Section 2 4 M3 Navigator Instal lation and FAA Advisory Circulars 43 13 1A Chapter 11 and 43 13 2A Chapters 1 and 2 Adequate cooling must be provided by the avionics cooling fan The M3 circuit breaker is resettable trip free type Klixon 7277 2 labelled as specified and located within the main circuit breaker panel Fabricate placards for circuit breakers and switches of white lettering on black background in 12 point Helvetica font and affix adjacent to appropriate annunciator switch or circuit breaker as illustrated NORTHSTAR TECHNOLOGIES 30 SUDBURY ROAD ACTON MA 01720 DRAWING TITLE NORTHSTAR M3 GPS INSTALLATION DRAWING NO 19960110 SHEET 3 4 REV B DRAWN BY J M M APPROVED BY T L PEARSALL DATE 07 01 96 SCALE N A FILE INSPANEL DWG M3 GPS INSTALLATION MANUAL Revision D PAGE 51 Appendix E STC Installation Documentation AN120 GPS ANTENNA INSTALLATION DRAWING FOR NORTHSTAR M3 GPS SYSTEM NOTES Cabin top hole location for Northstar AN120 GPS antenna connector 1 55 inches aft
26. ad Acton Massachusetts 01720 Northstar will not accept or pay for any charges for warranty work performed outside of our plant This warranty applies only to products in normal use It doesn t apply to units or circuit boards defective due to improper installation physical damage tampering lightning or other electrical discharge units with altered serial numbers or units repaired by unauthorized persons or in vio lation of Northstar service procedures Northstar Avionics assumes no responsibility for any consequential losses of any nature with respect to any products or services sold rendered or delivered The foregoing are the only warranties expressed or implied No other war ranties exist Factory assistance by telephone Please feel free to call our technical staff for assistance with service or installation at 978 897 7251 between 9 00 A M and 5 00 P M Eastern Time Monday through Friday We do not accept collect calls Please have the serial number of the unit available when you call along with as many details of the problem as possible including SNR readings numbers of PRNs in service Warning messages and any other relevant information M3 GPS INSTALLATION MANUAL Revision D PAGE 29 Section Three Factory Service Policies General service procedures Repair of the Northstar M3 is performed at the factory Factory service includes a complete checkout and recalibration Shipping charges are the only costs for fa
27. anual supplement Many FAA inspectors are qualified to per form this function and will accept the responsibility some FAA inspectors are not qualified To determine qualifications check with your local General Aviation or Flight Standards District Office e For VFR installations a flight manual supplement probably won t be required unless complex characteristics like multi navigation system switching are incorporated A placard stating GPS NOT APPROVED FOR IFR must be positioned within immediate view by the flight crew e If approval has been obtained only for Class A2 a placard stating GPS NOT APPROVED FOR APPROACHES must be installed M3 GPS INSTALLATION MANUAL Revision D PAGE 27 Section Two lnstallation Instructions This page intentionally left blank PAGE 28 M3 GPS INSTALLATION MANUAL Revision D SECTION THREE Factory service policies Limited warranty policy Northstar Avionics a division of CMC Electronics Inc warrants the M3 free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of two 2 years from the date of shipment to an authorized dealer This warranty applies to the original purchaser and or subsequent owner This warranty covers repair and or replacement at our option of any parts found to be defective provided such defects in our opinion are due to faulty material or workmanship and are not caused by tampering abuse or normal wear ALL WARRANTIES ARE F O B Northstar Avionics 30 Sudbury Ro
28. at least as far out as the FAF to be certain that the FAF will be in front of you on the procedure turn inbound If the turn is completed inside of the FAF the M3 will not sequence properly to the MAP and will remain with the FAF as the current waypoint Some approach waypoints do not appear on the approach plates especially in the case of NOS plates Switching to APCH Level 3 and scrolling through the sequence in advance to verify the waypoints is highly recommended DME arcs require no special action or technique When an arc is part of the selected sequence the M3 calculates a curved path rather than a straight one and the pilot uses standard techniques to keep the CDI centered FAA Approved AUG 19 1996 Page 9 of 12 Document No 19960614 M3 GPS INSTALLATION MANUAL Revision D PAGE 43 Appendix C Approved Fight Manual Supplement Northstar Technologies Airplane Flight Manual Supplement Acton MA 01720 Northstar M3 GPS Navigator C EXTERNAL ANNUNCIATORS The Northstar M3 GPS Navigator drives four panel mounted annunciators The annunciators and their functions are MSG Message Operates in conjunction with the MSG button located on the Northstar M3 GPS Navigator When flashing informs the pilot that a new message is waiting to be displayed Pushing the MSG button on the M3 will display the message and pushing MSG a second time will dismiss the message MSG remains illuminated while the message is still vali
29. cifications of VFR and IFR en route oceanic and remote en route domestic and terminal operations within the U S National Airspace System and latitudes bounded by 10 degrees North and 78 degrees North using the WGS 84 or NAD 83 coordinate reference datum in accordance with the criteria of AC 20 138 AC 91 49 and AC 120 33 Instrument approach GPS Loran C VOR VOR DME TACAN NDB NDB DME and RNAV operations are approved only within the conterminous United States Navigation data is based upon use of only the GPS operated by the United States FAA Approved AUG 19 1996 Page 4 of 12 Document No 19960614 PAGE 38 M3 GPS INSTALLATION MANUAL Revision D Appendix C Approved Fight Manual Supplement Northstar Technologies Airplane Flight Manual Supplement Acton MA 01720 Northstar M3 GPS Navigator SECTION 1 Limitations A When the Northstar M3 GPS Navigator contains software program version 02 06 or later version the Northstar M3 Navigator Reference Manual P N GM601 Rev 02 00 or later must be immediately available to the flight crew whenever navigation is predicated on the use of the system B IFR Navigation is restricted as follows 1 The system must utilize software version V02 06 or later FAA approved revision 2 IFR en route and terminal navigation is prohibited unless the pilot verifies the currency of the database or verifies each selected waypoint for accuracy by reference to current approve
30. ctory repair of a unit still under warranty FliteCard updates FliteCard updates are made available on a 28 day update cycle Install updates by removing the unit from the instrument panel use a J inch flat blade screwdriver to loosen the retaining rod through the hole in the front panel In the Northstar M3 turning the retaining rod moves the unit the last half inch when inserting or removing the unit Turn the rod to seat or remove the unit do not damage the threads by forcing the unit in or out Complete instructions are given in Section Three of the Northstar M3 GPS Approach Reference Manual Press the button on the right side of the M3 to eject the card Fully insert the new card and replace the unit in the panel NOTE If you return a unit to the factory for repair and you want the latest update to be installed at the same time you must include payment to cover the cost of the update unless the unit is eligible for a free update Purchase order numbers from authorized Northstar dealers also are accepted Call Northstar for pricing Returning the unit for service An RMA number is required for returning any units to the Northstar fac tory Packages received without an RMA number will be returned Contact your Northstar dealer or the factory to obtain an RMA number Securely pack the unit in the original Northstar shipping carton and return it to the address shown on page 29 Include your name complete shipping
31. d and will only flash again if a new message becomes current WPT Waypoint Shortly before reaching the current active waypoint the M3 will provide guidance along a curved path which will provide a smooth transition to the next leg This feature is known as turn anticipation The WPT light begins flashing approximately ten seconds prior to arrival at the point at which a standard rate turn to the next leg should be started WPT illuminates solidly upon arrival at this turn point and remains lit for approximately five seconds NOTE The Final Approach Fix FAF and certain other designated approach waypoints must be overflown exactly and do not provide for turn anticipation In these cases the WPT light begins flashing approximately ten seconds prior to arrival at the actual waypoint not at the turn point to the next leg PTK Parallel Track Remains illuminated whenever the pilot has manually selected the a parallel offset other than zero Serves as a reminder that a centered CDI or D bar will not represent an on course condition The parallel offset feature is disabled if approach mode has been selected APCH Approach The APCH light serves two related functions At a distance of 3 nm from the final approach fix FAF the APCH light will start to flash This indicates an impending change to the CDI sensitivity The CDI sensitivity will remain at 1 nm full scale during this time At a distance of 2 nm from the FAF
32. d data 3 Instrument approaches must be accomplished in accordance with approved instrument approach procedures that are retrieved from the Northstar M3 GPS Navigator database The M3 database must incorporate the current update cycle If the database is not current the pilot must acknowledge an advisory message on power up In addition the NAV flag will be in view if an instrument approach procedure is executed with an expired database a Instrument approaches must be conducted in the approach mode and RAIM must be available at the Final Approach Fix b Accomplishment of ILS LOC LOC BC LDA SDF and MLS approaches is not authorized c When an alternate airport is required by the applicable operating rules it must be served by an approach based on other than GPS or Loran C navigation the aircraft must have operational equipment capable of using that navigation aid and the required navigation aid must be operational d The reference coordinate datum system used for all approaches must be WGS 84 or NAD 83 which is also used internally within the Northstar M3 GPS Navigator e Standard Instrument Departure procedures SIDs are not included in the Northstar M3 GPS Navigator database FAA Approved AUG 19 1996 Page 5 of 12 Document No 19960614 M3 GPS INSTALLATION MANUAL Revision D PAGE 39 Appendix C Approved Fight Manual Supplement Northstar Technologies Airplane Flight Manual Supplement Acton MA
33. e For VER Installations The Northstar M3 Navigator is limited to VFR Navigation and was installed and tested in accordance with AC 20 138 Paragraph 7 c 2 For IFR Installations The Northstar M3 Navigator is approved for VFR and IFR En Route Terminal Area and Non Precision Approach Navigation and was installed and tested in accordance with AC 20 138 Paragraph 8 c 2 N Additional Sheets Are Attached M3 GPS INSTALLATION MANUAL Revision D PAGE 47 Appendix D Specimen Form 337 G An Airplane or Rotorcraft Flight Manual Supplement Document No or Report or Part No or Supplemental Flight Manual is approved by the FAA Form 337 dated and has been installed within the Airplane or Rotorcraft Flight Man ual Referto AC 20 138 Appendix 2 H All inspection records and other documents pertaining to this major alteration are on file at Your Avionics Company under Work Order I The alteration was performed in accordance with AC 43 13 1A Chapter 11 Paragraphs 424 425 427 and 429 through 452 464 through 466 478 through 481 514 through 519 and Chapter 15 Paragraphs 748 through 753 820 through 822 826 827 and 842 and Chapter 16 Paragraphs 880 through 882 and 913 and AC 43 13 2A Chapter 1 Paragraphs 1 through 12 Chapter 2 Paragraphs 21 through 23 and Chapter 3 Figure 3 6 and Paragraph 39 Note List appropriate subject Chapters and Paragraphs which apply to your altera
34. e approved for use with the M3 Consult the factory for special applications not covered in these instructions The GPS antenna must be mounted on the top of the aircraft The GPS antenna should be located at least two feet away from any other antennas and from the vertical stabilizer and canopy e Forced air cooling must be supplied to the unit for all installations e Electrical noise suppression of existing equipment may be required to obtain satisfactory performance Unpacking and inspection The shipping carton contains the following components and parts e M3 GPS navigator Part No 1200 02 01 or 1200 03 01 and war ranty card e Mounting tray assembly e GPS Antenna AN120 AN135 or AN155 M3 GPS Approach Reference Manual GM601 e M3 GPS Approach Pilot s Guide GM606 M3 GPS Approach Installation Manual GM611 e Parts kit bag containing 1 ea air intake seal HM502 1 ea coax connector socket KC225 1 ea coax connector plug KC310 M3 GPS INSTALLATION MANUAL Revision D PAGE 5 Section Two lnstallation Instructions 4 ea 3 48 X G inch screws HS106 2 ea 4 40 X G inch screws HS201 2 ea 4 40 X K inch screws HS213 4 ea 3 lockwashers HW090 4 ea 4 lockwashers HW100 2 ea 4 flat washers HW115 1 ea 24 pin connector KC230 1 ea 36 pin connector KC270 1 ea cable cover XC495 2 ea connector float washers XC435 4 ea mylar shims HM750 Make sure all parts are present a
35. er Boston Aircraft Certification Office Federal Aviation Administration Building 16 12 New England Executive Park Burlington MA 01803 Page 1 of 12 Document No 19960614 M3 GPS INSTALLATION MANUAL Revision D PAGE 35 Appendix C Approved Fight Manual Supplement Northstar Technologies Airplane Flight Manual Supplement Acton MA 01720 Northstar M3 GPS Navigator TABLE OF CONTENTS Section Description Page LOG OF REVISIONS 3 INTRODUCTION 4 1 LIMITATIONS 5 2 EMERGENCY ABNORMAL PROCEDURES 7 3 NORMAL PROCEDURES 8 4 PERFORMANCE 12 AUG 19 1996 FAA Approved Page 2 of 12 Document No 19960614 PAGE 36 M3 GPS INSTALLATION MANUAL Revision D Appendix C Approved Fight Manual Supplement LOG OF REVISIONS A vertical bar on the outer margin of the revised text page indicates a revision has been made to the text Revision Pages No Remarks FAA Number Approved Original Supplement aw STC ae AUG 19 1996 FAA Approved Page 3 of 12 Document No 19960614 M3 GPS INSTALLATION MANUAL Revision D PAGE 37 Appendix C Approved Fight Manual Supplement Northstar Technologies Airplane Flight Manual Supplement Acton MA 01720 Northstar M3 GPS Navigator Introduction Equipment Description The Nort
36. essna Aircraft Company Model 210 series Document No 19960614 FAA approved August 19 1996 or later FAA approved revision is required with this modification Software revision 02 06 or later FAA approved revision must be installed within the Northstar Avionics M3 GPS Navigator for operational use as denoted within approval See continuation sheet 2 of 2 Date of application February 01 1996 Date reissued Late of issuance July 29 1996 Late amended August 19 1996 April 18 1997 iy direction of the Administrator FARM Signature Ronald L Vavruska Manager Boston Aircraft Certification Office Title Any alteration of this certificate is punishable by a fine of not exceeding 1 000 or imprisonment not exceeding 3 years or both FAA Form 8110 2 10 68 Page 1 of 2 This certificate may be transferred n accordance with FAR 21 47 M3 GPS INSTALLATION MANUAL Revision D PAGE 33 United States Of America Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration Supplemental Type Certificate Continuation Sheet Number SA00464NY Date of Issuance July 29 1996 Date Amended April 18 1997 Binitations and Conditions Continued 2 This approval should not be incorporated in any aircraft of this specific model on which other previously approved modifications are incorporated unless it is determined that the inter relationship between this change and any of those previous
37. ge is not covered under warranty Improper volt age application may result in vaporized circuit board conduc tors within the unit Install the M3 in the panel as described below 1 Make room for the unit in the instrument panel by relocating other equipment as necessary Install the mounting tray in the panel Wire the connectors mounted on the rear plate see Figure 9 When fin ished attach the rear plate to the mounting tray 2 Supply clean dry forced cooling air to the air intake coupler Cooling air 1s required for all installations 3 Carefully slide the unit into the mounting tray Unlike the Northstar MI the M3 will stop approximately H inch from its final position The retaining rod will draw the unit the remaining distance into the tray when it s tightened Use a J inch flat blade screwdriver inserted through the hole in the front panel to tighten the rod Do not over tighten P16 36 PIN CONNECTOR AIR INLET COUFTER Caution Forced Air Must Be Used GPS ANTENNA CABLE P15 24 PIN CONNECTOR CONNECTOR COAXIAL CABLE TO GPS ANTENNA FIGURE 7 Mounting Tray rear view PAGE 14 M3 GPS INSTALLATION MANUAL Revision D Section Two lnstallation Instructions Table 1 24 Pin Connector P15 Pin Function Pin Function 1 Nav Flag 13 10 35 VDC power input 2 CDI Right deviation
38. gnized by the M3 The M3 will NOT omit a course reversal unless the leg between two waypoints is specifically designated NoPT on the approach plate Refer to the M3 GPS Navigator Reference Manual for instructions on how to manually enable or disable a procedure turn or holding pattern GENERAL NOTES The AirAlert special use airspace warnings are automatically disabled upon activation of an approach AirAlert messages are re enabled by selecting any other waypoint or route for current navigation except another approach sequence Distances displayed on the M3 are always distance to the current waypoint Some approach plates define stepdown fixes or even missed approach points as DME distance from an off airport navaid In this case DME distance will be increasing as the aircraft proceeds inbound while GPS distance to the next waypoint will be decreasing Be careful to use the correct type of distance figure GPS overlay and standalone approaches will always have a Final Approach Fix FAF In the case of an on airport navaid where the underlying approach has no FAF a so called sensor FAF will be created for the GPS sequence usually 4 nm from the missed approach point MAP This waypoint will have the identifier FFxx where xx is extracted from the final approach course such as FF21 for a final approach course of 210 degrees When flying a full approach be sure to fly the procedure turn outbound
39. h will inhibit deviation displays from the Northstar M3 GPS Navigator and autopilot coupling when the KX 155 is selected to an ILS or localizer frequency In this case the NAV GPS switch will remain in the NA V state regardless of the pilot s selection of NAV or GPS until the KX 155 is tuned to a non localizer frequency E PILOT S DISPLAY Left right steering information is presented on the HSI as a function of the NAV GPS selector switch position Additional navigation information such as bearing and distance to waypoint groundspeed ground track ETE and track angle error is presented on the Northstar M3 GPS Navigator display F AUTOPILOT COUPLED OPERATION The Northstar M3 GPS Navigator may be coupled to the autopilot by first selecting GPS on the NAV GPS switch Manual selection of the desired track on the HSI OBS is required to provide course datum to the autopilot The DESIRED TREK position under TRK INFO on the M3 will always display the current desired track to be entered on the HSI Frequent manual OBS knob changes may be necessary when the autopilot is coupled such as in the case of flying a DME arc The autopilot approach mode should be used when conducting a coupled GPS approach AUG 19 1996 FAA Approved Page 11 of 12 Document No 19960614 M3 GPS INSTALLATION MANUAL Revision D PAGE 45 Appendix C Approved Fight Manual Supplement Northstar Technologies Acton MA 01720 SECTION 4 Performance
40. hstar Technologies M3 GPS Navigator is designed under Technical Standard Order TSO C129 Class A1 and is installed to provide navigation guidance during en route terminal and certain non precision approach operations The Northstar M3 Navigator system consists of a panel mounted Global Positioning System GPS sensor navigator and a GPS Pre amplifier antenna The M3 Navigator can control communications frequencies with the optional Northstar C1 Communications Transceiver installed as part of the system The Northstar M3 obtains its navigation capability from use of the Department of Defense DoD satellite system The standard North America navigation database for the Northstar M3 GPS Navigator contains all private and public airports navaids and Victor and Jet airways within North America with all waypoint coordinates referenced to the WGS 84 datum The North America APPROACH database adds non precision approach waypoints and sequences which have been approved under the GPS overlay approach program as well as GPS standalone approaches Optional International and Heliport databases are also available for the Northstar M3 GPS Navigator The Northstar M3 GPS Navigator is intended to be used as a supplemental navigation system and is not currently approved as a source of sole means navigation Provided the Northstar M3 GPS Navigator is receiving adequate usable signals it has been demonstrated capable of and has been shown to meet the accuracy spe
41. ications 2 Installation instructions 5 General information 5 Unpacking and inspection 5 Preparing the antenna cables 6 Installing the GPS antenna 9 Installing the M3 in the panel 13 Wiring the M3 19 Initial checkout 22 Configuring the M3 23 Limitations and approval procedures 26 Factory service policies 29 Limited warranty policy 29 Factory assistance by telephone 29 General service procedures 30 FliteCard updates 30 Returning the unit for service 30 Appendices DO 160C environmental qualification form 31 STC certificate 00464NY 33 Approved Flight Manual Supplement 35 Specimen Form 337 47 STC installation documentation 49 Figures Figure Final Assembly of Rear Panel Coax Connector 7 Figure 2 TNC Connector Assembly 7 Figure 3 Typical GPS Antenna Mounting Location
42. ighten Move the aircraft outside and away from large buildings Turn the avionics master switch on and push the M3 s POWER switch in to turn it on A series of readouts shows the status of self tests and the acquisition of GPS signals The very first time the M3 is powered up after installation the unit will need to download a current almanac from the GPS satellites This process takes about 20 minutes If power is interrupted during this time the process will repeat on the next power up After a successful almanac load subsequent power ups should take less than a minute The following message is displayed when signal acquisition is complete NAVIGATOR READY USE ANY SWITCH Harmonics of certain frequencies used for VHF transmissions can inter fere with GPS signal reception For installations that use GPS for primary IFR navigation testing must be performed to verify adequate isolation M3 GPS INSTALLATION MANUAL Revision D Section Two Installation Instructions from this interference Tests shall be conducted by tuning each VHF trans mitter to the frequencies listed below and transmitting for 30 seconds while observing the signal status of each or all satellites received Degra dation of individual satellite signals or all satellite signals to a point where navigation using GPS is no longer possible may not be acceptable for use under IFR and requires that additional isolation or filter techniques are included in the
43. ly incorporated approved modifications will not introduce any adverse effect upon the airworthiness of the aircraft 3 The STC holder will provide each person it permits to use this certificate to alter the product written evidence of the agreement in a form acceptable to the Administrator Any alteration of this certificate is punishable by a fine of not exceeding 1 000 or imprisonment not exceeding 3 years or both FAA Form 8110 2 1 10 69 Page 2 of 2 This certificate may be transferred in accordance with FAR 21 47 M3 GPS INSTALLATION MANUAL Revision D PAGE 34 Appendix C Approved Fight Manual Supplement APPENDIX C APPROVED AIRPLANE FLIGHT MANUAL SUPPLEMENT AFMS Northstar Technologies 30 Sudbury Road Acton MA 01720 FAA APPROVED AIRPLANE FLIGHT MANUAL SUPPLEMENT for CESSNA AIRCRAFT COMPANY MODEL C210 series with Northstar M3 GPS Navigator Reg No Serial No This Supplement must be attached to the FAA Approved Airplane Flight Manual for a Cessna Aircraft Company Model C210 series when a Northstar M3 Navigator has been installed in accordance with Supplemental Type Certificate No SA00464NY The information contained herein supplements or supersedes the basic Airplane Flight Manual only in those areas listed For Limitations Emergency Procedures Normal Procedures and Performance information consult the Airplane Flight Manual FAA APPROVED lt w e Ronald L Vavruska Manag
44. mmnOTex NORTHSTAR TECHNOLOGIES 30 SUDBURY ROAD ACTON MA 01720 DRAWING TITLE NORTHSTAR M3 GPS INSTALLATION Notes 1 All wire to be AWG 22 unless otherwise noted ey Hise por MW 22759 16 MI C 7500 DRAWING NO 19960110 SHEET 1 4 REV B DRAWN BY J M M APPROVED BY T L PEARSALL DATE 07 01 96 SCALE N A FILE INSPANEL DWG M3 GPS INSTALLATION MANUAL Revision D PAGE 49 Appendix E STC Installation Documentation INTERCONNECT WIRING DIAGRAM RSU 21 NAV GPS SOURCE HSI SWITCHING RSU 21 Relay Right P901 Left To From Bendix King Flag KX 165 Flag ILS Energize P 401 A Right Left Northstar M3 GPS Flag Flag To P16 From 3 Right 34 Left To From Bendix King Flag KI525A Flag r Avionics Bus 1 NAV 1 GPS NAV 1 GPS DAY SW NITE Notes 1 All wire to be AWG 22 unless otherwise noted 2 All wire per MIL W 22759 16 MIL C 27500 PAGE 50 O A C Ground NORTHSTAR TECHNOLOGIES 30 SUDBURY ROAD ACTON MA 01720 DRAWING TITLE NORTHSTAR M3 GPS INSTALLATION DRAWING NO 19960110 SHEET 2 4 REV B DRAWN BY J M M APP
45. nd have sustained no shipping damage If there is evidence of shipping damage save the shipping carton and pack ing material to help substantiate your claim to the shipping company Keep a shipping carton on hand in case you have to return the unit to the factory for service Preparing the antenna cables PAGE 6 Choosing the antenna coax To connect the antenna to the GPS sensor use RG 58 C U coaxial cable Alpha No 9058C or equivalent The outside diameter of the cable must be approximately 0 24 inches to be compatible with the supplied connec tors For a typical RG 58 cable loss of 23 dB per 100 feet at 1500 MHz the cable length between the antenna and sensor should be at least 10 feet and not more than 50 feet If the antenna cable is routed near sources of high electrical energy then it is recommended that double shielded coax be used to reduce radio frequency interference Shields should be grounded at both ends of the cable Type RG 59 coaxial cable is also acceptable For typical RG 59 cable loss of 18 dB per 100 feet the cable length should be at least 15 feet and not more than 80 feet M3 GPS INSTALLATION MANUAL Revision D Section Two lnstallation Instructions Installing antenna TNC connectors are used at both ends of the antenna cable The M3 end of cable connectors the cable is assembled as shown in Figure 1 and attached to the rear of the M3 mounting tray Insert cable end into connector body Start threads
46. ns of navigation appropriate to the route and phase of flight When continuing to use GPS navigation position must be verified every 15 minutes using another IFR approved navigation system C Refer to the M3 Reference Manual Appendix B for appropriate pilot actions to be accomplished in response to annunciated messages FAA Approved AUG 19 1995 Page 7 of 12 Document No 19960614 M3 GPS INSTALLATION MANUAL Revision D PAGE 41 Appendix C Approved Fight Manual Supplement Northstar Technologies Airplane Flight Manual Supplement Acton MA 01720 Northstar M3 GPS Navigator SECTION 3 Normal Procedures WARNING Familiarity with the en route operation of the M3 does not constitute proficiency in approach operations Do not attempt approach operations in IMC prior to attaining proficiency in the use of the M3 A OPERATION Normal operating procedures are outlined in the Northstar M3 GPS Navigator Reference Manual P N GM601 Rev 02 00 or later B APPROACH SEQUENCING While enroute to the destination designate the airport to be used for the approach via the APCH position If necessary use the large right knob to get to the display of the destination airport and RAIM prediction Designate the desired airport and check for predicted RAIM availability Select the desired procedure on the left side display and the associated procedure entry on the right After selecting the desired procedure and entry type press D gt
47. of nut by hand 1 Hold the nut stationary and turn the connector body over nut and cable assembly N N N 2 Check fit of center conductor and split pin adjust if necessary and solder IN 3 Install cap lt 2 4 Attach connector to rear panel of mounting tray as shown in Figure 7 FIGURE 1 Final Assembly of Rear Panel Coax Connector On the antenna end of the cable install the supplied straight TNC connec tor as shown below in Figure 2 If required for the particular installation you may wish to substitute an optional right angle TNC connector Part No KC290 or add a right angle TNC adaptor Although the illustrations show assembly of the straight TNC connector the following instructions apply to both the supplied straight TNC connec tor and the optional right angle TNC connector Use Amphenol crimp die number 227 1221 13 or exact equivalent Stripping dimensions are A 0 34 inch 8 7 mm B 0 09 inch 2 4 mm C 0 15 inch 4 0 mm FIGURE 2 TNC Connector Assembly M3 GPS INSTALLATION MANUAL Revision D PAGE 7 Section Two lnstallation Instructions 1 Strip cable jacket braid and dielectric to dimensions shown All cuts must be sharp and square Do not nick braid dielectric or center conductor Tinning of center conductor is not necessary if contact will be crimped For solder method tin center conductor avoiding excessive heat Slide outer ferrule onto cable
48. oltage switched ground FICANBMXXXXXXZBABZUBXXX 32 character high intensity alphanumeric LED Backlighted Continuously powered by 10 year battery 0 3 pounds 4 30 inches X 2 70 inches 0 70 inch 0 575 inch max plus TNC connector A2F2 ACICLMY XRFX SAX AB BZ AVAL 1B C Comant Industries Antenna CI 405 7 0 2 pounds 3 44 inches X 2 20 inches 0 61 inches 0 65 inch plus connector F2AB CLY XSFDFSXXXXXXXXXC Aero Antenna AT 575 9 0 7 pounds 4 70 inches X 2 90 inches 0 75 inch 1 63 inches including connector ELAB JCYL ASFDF SZAAAAAAL2A Canadian Marconi Company CMA 2052 PAGE 3 Section One Technical Information This page intentionally left blank PAGE 4 M3 GPS INSTALLATION MANUAL Revision D SECTION TWO Installation instructions General information This section contains information for installing and wiring the Northstar M3 GPS antenna and interfaces All installation procedures should follow acceptable practices methods and techniques as described in Advisory Circulars AC 43 13 1A and 43 13 2A Special installation e Before inserting or removing the M3 from the mounting tray turn off requirements power to the tray using the avionics master switch or circuit breaker even if the unit s power switch is turned off This will prevent inrush current from arcing across the power connector Use only a GPS antenna specified within this manual Only the Northstar AN120 AN135 and AN155 antennas ar
49. on in IFR enabled mode perform the following steps 1 Supply power to the M3 and turn the power switch on 2 Turn the large secondary knob to SETUP 3 Turn the small secondary knob all the way to the right to display END OF FUNCTIONS 4 Simultaneously press both CRSR buttons to display SVC CODE 5 Press the right CRSR button and use the small and large secondary knobs to enter the code IFR When done press the right CRSR button to turn the cursor off The unit displays the confirmation message OK THANK YOU and will immediately switch to IFR enabled mode To switch back to VFR only mode perform the above procedure but enter VER as the service code Limitations and approval procedures The Northstar M3 GPS is designed to meet or exceed the Minimum Oper ational Performance Standards MOPS of RTCA DO 208 and has received Technical Standard Order approval under TSO C129 Class A1 TSO compliance alone is not sufficient to substantiate airworthiness PAGE 26 M3 GPS INSTALLATION MANUAL Revision D Section Two lnstallation Instructions and acceptance of a Northstar M3 GPS installation Installers seeking air worthiness and operational approval must consider the following e Approvals shall be based upon compliance with Federal Aviation Regulations FAR 21 33 21 35 23 1301 23 1309 23 1322 23 1351 and 23 1431 appropriate for small airplanes or equivalent rules specific
50. re as shown in Figure 9 using an appropriate switch ing device between the M3 and the instrument to enable selective control by the pilot NOTE The M3 will not drive a CDI with a built in converter such as the KI 208 Most others however having a 1 000 Ohm move ment and requiring about 150 UA or 150 mV full scale will work Nav Flag Wire as shown in Figure 9 The M3 is designed to directly drive a flag with a 1 000 Ohm input impedance It should be wired through the switching mechanism A Nav Flag with a 300 Ohm movement may require a 2 7 K resistor installed in series PAGE 20 M3 GPS INSTALLATION MANUAL Revision D Section Two lnstallation Instructions with the M3 s output to reduce the current drive A superflag out put also is provided To From Pointer Wire as shown in Figure 9 using the switching device as described above Note A higher drive voltage 120 mV is available Contact the factory for information e Localizer Energize Output This output is provided for connec tion to autopilots requiring a signal to enable flying a coupled approach It is logically identical to the APCH annunciator output but is electrically isolated from it Like the annunciator outputs this sig nal functions as a grounding switch active low and is limited to a maximum of 30 VDC and 200 mA Altitude encoder Interface to an encoding altimeter is required for IFR installations and is recommended for
51. tion J The aircraft weight and balance and the equipment list were amended in accor dance with AC 43 13 1A Chapter 13 Paragraphs 659 through 663 K An electrical load analysis was performed in accordance with AC 43 13 1A Chapter 11 Paragraph 428 and determined that the total load does not exceed 80 of the total rated alternator capacity END PAGE 48 M3 GPS INSTALLATION MANUAL Revision D APPENDIX E STC Installation Documentation INTERCONNECT WIRING DIAGRAM NORTHSTAR M3 GPS P16 RAIM Annunc 29 N G APPROACH Ann 11 APR Panel n Bus Avionics Bus MESSAGE Ann 201 MSG WAYPOINT Ann 12 WPT B OFFSET Annun 21 _ _ PTK GPS 10 35 VDC Input 13 10 35 VDC Input 14 Le aao m Power Ground 23 Power Ground 241 RS 485 Serial A 6 a RS 485 Serial B 11 5 Digital Ground 5 O A C Ground DB9 NAV Flag 1 37 NAV Flag 4 38 RIGHT Dev 2 33 P O RSU 21 LEFT Dev 3 34 Relay Assembly TO Pointer 3 n 35 FROM Pointer 34 36 Altimeter in A1 16 Altimeter in A2 17 Altimeter in A4 18 Altimeter in B1 19 Altimeter in B2 20 Altimeter in B4 21 Altimeter in C4 24 Altimeter in C1 25 Altimeter in D4 26 Altimeter Valid 27 Altimeter in C2 28 P O Altitude Encoder Jor gt o
52. tion Instructions MESSAGE button will show and is not required even for IFR installations The APPROACH annunciator signal is available on both pins 11 and 30 of P16 although these pins are electrically independent The earliest en route approved M3s required a VFR annunciator connected to pin 11 and described pin 30 as a future APPROACH annunciator Later approv als removed this requirement for a VFR annunciator For new M3 installations the APPROACH annunciator may be connected to either pin 11 or pin 30 For en route approved installations that are being upgraded to non preci sion approach status determine which configuration of annunciators had been previously installed from the following list e If neither VFR nor APCH is present install a new blue or green annun ciator labelled APCH and connect it to either pin 11 or pin 30 of P16 If VFR is not present but APCH is present no color change is required If VFR is present but APCH is not present change the legend from VFR to APCH and ensure that the color is either blue or green If both VFR and APCH annunciators are present the VFR annunciator must be disabled Otherwise both VFR and APCH would be illumi nated when the M3 enters final approach mode The APPROACH annunciator is either blue or green CDI HSI and Foran IFR installation an indicator showing cross track deviation must be autopilot wiring located in front of the pilot e CDI HSI Wi
53. tning direct effects 23 Equipment identified as X Icing 23 Equipment identified as X Remarks 1 Tests described in Sections 4 5 6 7 and 8 were conducted by Associated Testing Laboratories Wayne New Jersey Test Reports No T31438 001 and T21794 11 are on file at Northstar Avion 1CS 2 Tests described in Sections 15 16 17 18 19 20 and 21 were conducted by Chomerics Radia tion Test Services The reports are on file at Northstar Avionics PAGE 32 M3 GPS INSTALLATION MANUAL Revision D Appendix B STC Certificate SA00464NY APPENDIX B STC CERTIFICATE SA00464NY United States Of America Department of Transportation Federal Abiation Administration Supplemental Type Certificate Nanlber SA00464NY This Certificate issaed fo Northstar Technologies 30 Sudbury Road Acton MA 01720 therefor as specified hereon meets the airworthiness regutremeats of Part 3 23 ofthe Civil Air Federal Aviation Regulations Original Drodact Tyne Certificate Number 342 Woahke CESSNA Medal 210 Series Desorgrlion of Tyne Design Change Installation of Northstar Avionics Global Positioning System Model M3 GPS Navigator Part Number 1200 02 or 1200 03 for VFR and IFR Enroute Terminal Area and Non Precision Approach in accordance with Northstar Technologies Installation Manual P N GM611 Rev B dated July 1 1996 or later FAA approved revision 1 Northstar Technologies Aircraft Flight Manual Supplement for the C
54. to Table 4 1 Altitude 4 6 1 Equipment tested to Table 4 1 Decompression 4 6 2 Not required for equipment Overpressure 4 6 3 Not required for equipment Temperature variation 5 0 Equipment tested to Category C Humidity 6 0 Equipment tested to Category A Operational shock 7 0 Equipment tested IAW Para 7 2 1 Crash safety 7 0 Equipment tested IAW Para 7 3 1 Vibration 8 0 Equipment tested to N B M Explosion 9 0 Equipment identified as X Waterproofness 10 0 Equipment identified as X Fluids susceptibility 11 0 Equipment identified as X Sand and dust 12 0 Equipment identified as X M3 GPS INSTALLATION MANUAL Revision D PAGE 31 Appendix A DO 160C Environmental Qualification Form Table 5 Environmental Qualification Form Continued CONDITIONS SECTION DESCRIPTION OF CONDUCTED TESTS PARAGRAPH Fungus 13 0 Equipment identified as X Salt spray 14 0 Equipment identified as X Magnetic effect 15 0 Equipment tested to Category Z Power input 16 0 Equipment tested to Category B Voltage spike conducted 17 0 Equipment tested to Category A Audio frequency conducted 18 0 Equipment tested to Category B Induced signal susceptibility 19 0 Equipment tested to Category Z Radio frequency susceptibility 20 0 Equipment tested to Category U Radio frequency emission 21 0 Equipment tested to Category B Lightning induced transient suscep 22 Equipment identified as X tibility Ligh
55. to make model and type as well as other relevant FARs Advisory Circulars and FAA policy guidance e Advisory Circular 20 138 Airworthiness Approval of Global Posi tioning System GPS Navigation Equipment for use as a VFR and IFR Supplemental Navigation System may be used as guidance for obtaining follow on field approvals for using GPS navigation under VER and IFR Adherence to paragraphs 7 c 2 for VFR or 8 c 2 for IFR and Appendix 1 of this AC should be followed to ensure that every requirement is satisfied Reference to the above paragraphs must be made in the application for Field Approval on an FAA Form 337 See Appendix D for sample FAA Form 337 language e For IFR approved installations an airplane flight manual supplement will be required to reflect the specific characteristics of the aircraft interface if it s considered to be complex for example multiple nav igation source switching between HSI or CDI to flight director and or autopilot system The flight manual supplement should contain any pertinent limitations emergency and abnormal procedures normal operating procedures and performance changes A copy of the FAA approved Airplane Flight Manual Supplement for STC SAO0464NY is in Appendix C e Advisory Circular 20 138 outlines the provisions that permit an FAA inspector to evaluate the installation determine the adequacy of the descriptive data that was prepared for the alteration and approve the flight m
56. unciator driver circuit is designed to power a single bulb at the rated current capacity If two or more bulbs are connected to one output the initial inrush current may activate over current protection circuitry pre venting bulb illumination Install a 10 Ohm 1 Watt resistor in series to lower the inrush currect Contact the factory for additional information Table 3 M3 Annunciators Function Conn Pin Abbreviation Color Message P15 20 MSG amber Waypoint alert P15 12 WPT or WP ALRT amber Parallel offset P15 21 OFFSET or PTK amber white or green RAIM P16 29 RAIM amber Approach P16 11 30 APCH or APR blue or green Spare P16 32 The MESSAGE WAYPOINT ALERT and PARALLEL OFFSET annunciators are required for en route IFR approval The APPROACH annunciator is required for non precision approach approval It is recommended that the installer also wire the SPARE annunciator bringing the leads to a conve nient place behind the panel and cap and stow them these may be used in the future The RAIM annunciator is optional In the event of a loss of RAIM capabil ity or a RAIM detected satellite failure the RAIM annunciator will light and the MESSAGE annunciator will flash Pressing MESSAGE on the M3 panel will display the appropriate RAIM related message The RAIM annunciator simply serves as an indication of what message the M3 GPS INSTALLATION MANUAL Revision D PAGE 19 Section Two lnstalla
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