GIA 63/GIA 63W Installation Manual Page 1-9190-00303-05 Revision H1.5 License RequirementsThe Telecommunications Act of 1996, effective February 8, 1996, provides the FCC discretion toeliminate radio station license requirements for aircraft and ships. The GIA 63(W) installation mustcomply with current transmitter licensing requirements. To find out the specific details on whether aparticular installation is exempt from licensing, please visit the FCC web sitehttp://wireless.fcc.gov/aviation.Transmitter Description: Aviation-band VHF transceiver with 25 and 8.33 kHz channel spacing.Antenna Characteristics: Broad band, 50 ohm, vertically polarized.Rated Power: 16 WattsEmission Type: 6K00A3EFrequency of Operation: 118.00 – 136.992 MHzIf an aircraft license is required, make application for a license on FCC form 404, application for AircraftRadio Station License. The FCC also has a fax-on-demand service to provide forms by fax. The GIA63(W) owner accepts all responsibility for obtaining the proper licensing before using the transmitter.International transmitter license procedures vary by country. Contact the local spectrum agency forlicense requirements.CAUTIONThe VHF transmitter in this equipment is guaranteed to meet federal communicationscommission acceptance over the operating temperature range. Modifications notexpressly approved by Garmin could invalidate the license and make it unlawful tooperate the equipment.1.6 CertificationThe GIA 63 GPS receiver is certified for IFR enroute, terminal, and non-precision approaches. The GIA63W GPS receiver is WAAS certified.The GIA 63(W) has been qualified to RTCA/DO-160 Section 20 RF susceptibility and Section 22lightning requirements. Special installation considerations are required, refer to the EnvironmentalQualification Form.The GIA 63(W) meets the requirements for GPS as a Primary Means of Navigation for Oceanic/RemoteOperations per FAA Notice N8110.60.The GIA 63(W) is eligible for B-RNAV in accordance with AMJ20X2.Eligible for PRNAV in accordance with PRNAV requirements: JAA Administrative & GuidanceMaterial Section One: General Part 3: Temporary Guidance Leaflets, Leaflet No 10: Airworthiness andOperational Approval for Precession RNAV Operations in Designated European Airspace 7.1 RequiredFunctions.The conditions and tests required for TSO approval of this article are minimum performance standards. Itis the responsibility of those installing this article either on or within a specific type or class of aircraft todetermine that the aircraft installation conditions are within the TSO standards. TSO articles must haveseparate approval for installation in an aircraft. The article may be installed only if performed under 14CFR part 43 or the applicable airworthiness requirements. At the time of publication, installations of thisTSO approved article are only approved when installed in an aircraft as part of a Garmin G1000 system.