This file is the installation manual for GARMIN GTS 8XX/GPA 65
This manual provides mechanical and electrical installation requirements for the GTS 8XX Traffic Advisory System (TAS) and Traffic Collision Avoidance System (TCAS I). It covers the GTS 800, 820, and 850 models, which use active interrogations of Mode S and Mode C transponders to provide traffic advisories to the pilot. The system includes a GPA 65 power amplifier/low-noise amplifier module for extended range and Mode S capability.
| System Type | Traffic Advisory System (TAS) and Traffic Collision Avoidance System (TCAS I) |
|---|---|
| Technology | Microprocessor-based Line Replaceable Unit (LRU) |
| Surveillance Method | Active interrogations of Mode S and Mode C transponders |
| Display Interface | External MFD via ARINC 429 and/or Ethernet High Speed Data Bus (HSDB) |
The manual applies to the GTS 800, 820, and 850 models.
It allows for up to 40 nm of active surveillance range as well as Mode S interrogation capability.