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Approved by the Vulcanair Design Organisation

The technical content of this document is approved under the authority of DOA No. EASA.21J.009.
Operator obligations with regards to inspections, modifications and/or other technical directives and their times of
compliance are laid out in the relative Airworthiness Directives.

SERVICE BULLETIN
No. 154 Rev. 2
(Supersedes the previous issue dated 26 October 2016)

Design Organisation Approval No. AS-SB/16/014 dated 05 December 2016

INFORMATION

SUBJECT: GWX 70R WEATHER RADAR INSTALLATION

NOTE
Revision 2 of this Service Bulletin has been issued to fix kit item lists and
related work procedures applicable to aircraft s/n 487 and 496. Also, the
applicability has been revised to exclude aircraft s/n 497 and 498.
In addition, the procedures for configuration file software upload have been
clarified.

1. GENERAL

1.1 AIRCRAFT AFFECTED

P.68R, P.68C, P.68C-TC, P.68 Observer 2, P.68TC Observer (from s/n 495 onwards, plus s/n
487, except s/n 497 and 498).

1.2 PURPOSE
The purpose of this Service Bulletin is to supply information for installation of Garmin GWX
70R Weather Radar on RH wing tip.

1.3 DESCRIPTION
Compliance with this Service Bulletin requires the installation of the Kit SB154/A, Kit
SB154/B or SB154/C to be carried out in accordance with the instructions in the Parts A, B/1,
B/2, B/3, C and D of paragraph 2 hereunder, as below described:

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Part A: Preparing to the work procedure.

Part B/1: Installation procedure of Garmin GWX 70R Weather Radar (Applicable to
P.68R, except s/n 487 and 496, embodying the Kit SB154/A).

Part B/2: Installation procedure of Garmin GWX 70R Weather Radar (Applicable to
P.68C, P.68C-TC, P.68 Observer 2 and P.68TC Observer, embodying the Kit
SB154/B).

Part B/3: Installation procedure of Garmin GWX 70R Weather Radar (Applicable to
P.68R s/n 487 and 496, embodying the Kit SB154/C).

Part C: Tests.

Part D: Restoring of aircraft’s airworthiness.

Additional maintenance tasks are required when the aircraft embodies the Kit SB154/A, Kit
SB154/B or SB154/C; the current Scheduled Maintenance Program of the aircraft changes in
accordance with instructions within the applicable Aircraft Maintenance Manual.
Applicable Aircraft Flight Manual changes when the aircraft embodies the Kit SB154/A, Kit
SB154/B or SB154/C. Refer to Table 2 for applicable revisions.

NOTE
Compliance with this Service Bulletin requires an aircraft
configuration not including Garmin GWX 68 Weather
Radar and related installation items.

1.4 COMPLIANCE
At owner’s discretion.

1.5 MANHOURS
The time necessary for the application of this Service Bulletin is estimated as being:
 16 man-hours, for aircraft embodying Kit SB154/A.
 70 man-hours, for aircraft embodying Kit SB154/B.
 10 man-hours, for aircraft embodying Kit SB154/C.
This includes the time required to access the parts and to return the aircraft to an airworthy
condition.

1.6 SPECIAL TOOLS

No special tool is required.

1.7 VARIATION IN WEIGHT & BALANCE

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The installation of the Kit SB154/A, Kit SB154/B or Kit SB154/C involves some variations in
Weight and Balance. Refer to the following Table 1:

WEIGHT ARM MOMENT

ITEM
[Kg] [m] [Kgm]
BASIC EMPTY WEIGHT (as weighted) A=………...... G=……………
SUBTRACT WEIGHTS
OLD Wing Tip 2.00 0.388 0.776
TOTAL B = 2.00 H = 0.776
ADD WEIGHTS
NEW Wing Tip 5.00 0.388 1.938
GWX 70R WEATHER RADAR 5.50 0.056 0.308
If embodying the Kit SB154/A 0.27 0.309 0.083
If embodying the Kit SB154/B 0.97 0.309 0.300
TOTAL C = …………. I = ……………...
NEW BASIC EMPTY WEIGHT
AIRCRAFT WEIGHT & BALANCE D=A-B+C L=G-H+I
(new data) D=…………… L=……………

Table 1 Variations in Weight & Balance

1.8 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM LOAD

Not applicable.

1.9 REFERENCE DOCUMENTS

 Aircraft Parts Catalogue
 “GWX 70 Weather Radar Installation Manual” by Garmin p/n 190-00829-01

1.10 PUBLICATION AFFECTED

 Applicable Aircraft Parts Catalogue
 Applicable Aircraft Maintenance Manual
 Applicable Aircraft Flight Manual
 Applicable Aircraft Equipment List

1.11 MODIFICATION TO BE CARRIED OUT BY

Vulcanair Part 145 or other Certified Maintenance Facility.

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2. WORK PROCEDURE
WARNING
This work procedure calls for the use of
substances and/or procedures that may be
injurious to health if adequate precautions are not
taken.
This document refers only to technical suitability
and in no way absolves the Operator from
statutory and other legal obligation relating to
health and safety at any stage of manufacture or
use.

Part A - Preparing to the work procedure

1. Position the aircraft in a suitable working area for the kind of operation to be carried out.
Clean the working area from any foreign objects.
2. Turn all electrical switches OFF.
3. Position a trestle under the fuselage frame No. 16.
4. Position a trestle with height adjustable cradles under both left and right wing, along rib
riveting lines, in correspondence with wing rib No. 16.
5. Remove the baggage bulkhead and disconnect the battery cables (negative cable first).
6. Ground the aircraft.

NOTE
All the components removed from the aircraft and requiring
reinstallation, must be properly labelled and stored.

Part B/1 - Installation procedure of Garmin GWX 70R Weather Radar (Applicable to P.68R,
except s/n 487 and 496, embodying the Kit SB154/A).
(Refer to DWGR.0545-801)

NOTE
Part B/1 of this Work Procedure is applicable only to
P.68R, except s/n 487 and 496. Refer to Part B/2 for the
Work Procedure applicable to P.68C, P.68C-TC, P.68
Observer 2 and P.68TC Observer or to Part B/3 for the
Work Procedure applicable to P.68R s/n 487 and 496.

1. Remove the inspection hatch cover from the Leading Edge, near the RH Wing Tip.
2. Referring to removal procedure laid out in the latest relevant applicable Aircraft
Maintenance Manual, remove the RH Wing Tip.

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3. Remove any trace of sealant around the edge of the Wing where RH Wing Tip was
installed. Clean all the surfaces with Methyl-Ethyl-Ketone, or equivalent cleaning solvent.
Treat the surfaces with Alodine 1200 (MIL-C-5541) and then with Epoxy Primer (MIL-
PRF-23377).
4. Put the doublers p/n 7.9447-003 and 7.9447-004 face to face aligning the rear flanges and
the mould engagement holes. Fix temporarily themselves.
5. Copy the 34 places Ø2.5mm and the 4 places Ø4mm holes from the doubler p/n 7.9447-003
to the doubler p/n 7.9447-004.
6. Drill the doubler p/n 7.9447-004 to Ø2.5mm (34 places) and to Ø4mm (4 places), in the
locations copied previously. Deburr all the holes.
7. Referring to DWGR.0545, put in place the doubler p/n 7.9447-003 to RH LE Rib No. 15.
Lock it temporarily in place and then copy the 34 places Ø2.5mm and the 4 places Ø4mm
holes from the doubler p/n 7.9447-003 to the RH LE Rib No. 15.
8. Drill the RH LE Rib No. 15 to Ø2.5mm (34 places) and to Ø4mm (4 places), in the
locations copied previously. Deburr all the holes.
9. Through the LE Inspection hatch, put in place the doubler p/n 7.9447-004 to the inner face
of RH LE Rib No.15; then, put in place the doubler p/n 7.9447-003 to the outer face of the
RH LE Rib No.15; assure that the pilot holes are aligned and then lock the parts temporarily
in place.
10. Drill to Ø3.17mm the 34 places riveting holes.
11. Drill and ream to Ø4.82mm H8 the existing 4 places Ø4mm pilot holes.
12. Remove the doublers from the RH LE Rib No. 15.
13. Countersunk the 5 places riveting holes on the outer face of the doubler p/n 7.9447-003,
indicated in DWGR.0545.
14. Deburr all the holes and clean all reworked surfaces with Methyl-Ethil-Ketone or equivalent
cleaning solvent; treat them with Alodine 1200 (MIL-C-5541) and then with Epoxy Primer
(MIL-PRF-23377).
15. Referring to DWGR.0545, install the doublers to RH LE Rib No. 15 by using Rivets p/n
NAS1097AD4-5 in the five locations where countersunk of holes have been performed.
Then finalise the installation by using Rivets p/n MS20470AD4-5 in the remaining 29
positions. During installation, wet the shank of the rivets with Epoxy Primer (Spec. MIL-
PRF-23377)
16. Referring to DWGR.0545, drill and ream to Ø6.35mm H8 the existing four Ø5mm pilot
holes on Radar Support, for the installation of GWX 70R Weather Radar to Radar Support.
17. Deburr all the holes.
18. Install the Radar Support to Wing LE Rib by using Bolts p/n AN3-4A, Washers p/n
NAS1149F0332P and Nuts p/n MS21083N3. During installation, impregnate the shank of
the bolts with a film of corrosion inhibitive compound Mastinox D40 (Spec. MIL-PRF-
8116C), or equivalent. Torque to [0.475÷0.525] Kgm.

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19. Install the Garmin GWX 70R Weather Radar to its support, by using Bolts p/n NAS1351-4-
12, Washers p/n NAS1149F0432P and Nuts p/n MS21083N4. During installation,
impregnate the shank of the bolts with a film of corrosion inhibitive compound Mastinox
D40 (Spec. MIL-PRF-8116C), or equivalent. Torque to [0.855÷0.945] Kgm.

CAUTION
Be very careful not to damage the GWX 70R Weather
Radar, during its installation.

20. Referring to DWGR.0545, install Ground Lead p/n 7.2063-1. Connect one terminal to the
Radar Support by using Screw p/n MS35206-246, Washers p/n NAS1149FN832P and Nut
p/n MS21042-08; connect the other terminal to the existing tooling hole on Wing structure
by using Bolt p/n AN3-4A, Washers p/n NAS1149F0332P and Nut p/n MS21042-3.

NOTE
When install the ground lead terminal, remove paint and
apply vaseline in the installation area (more than the
terminal size). After assembly, cover the installation by
using Synthite ER-41 Red Insulator (class F) by Dolph’s, or
equivalent.

21. Wiring Harness WX Radar is coiled and stowed in the Wing Leading Edge, in the latest
inspection hatch area.
22. Install the connector GA-P53 to Wiring Harness WX Radar in accordance with GWX 70R
WEATHER RADAR EWD within DWGR.0545.
23. Connect the Wiring Harness with connector to GWX 70R Weather Radar.
24. Connect the GND(S) GA-P53 to GA-P53 connector shield.
25. Referring to DWGR.0545, install the radar ground lead terminal GND1 GWX70 to the
existing strobe light ground lead position on Wing Front Spar, by using the existing
attaching items.
26. Referring to DWGR.0545, install the Tie Mount p/n NOR7.417-5D to structure by using the
Rivet p/n 1661-0410 then fix the wiring harness by using the Tie Wrap p/n NOR7.701-1C.
27. Referring to DWGR.0545, fix the wiring harness to Radar Support by using Tie Wraps p/n
NOR7.701-1C.
28. Coil and stow SP1 GWX70, SP2 GWX70 and GWX70 USB. Properly fix them in the Radar
installation area by using Tie Wraps.
29. Unscrew the RH Switch Panel from the Instrument Panel. Take particular care to avoid any
damage to the existing electrical components during the operation in the area affected by
this work procedure.
30. Extract the RH Switch Panel just enough to get access to its rear side and drill to Ø8mm the
free position labelled as “WX RADAR” in order to install the Toggle Switch.

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31. Install the Toggle Switch p/n NV7.003-147A from the rear side of the switch panel and then
install the Toggle Switch wiring harness p/n 7.9447-061 connecting the wirings to GA-P65-
TOGGLE in accordance with WX RDR TOGGLE SWITCH EWD within DWGR.0545.
Get access through fuselage nose RH inspection hatch, or through the rudder pedals area, to
perform this action.
32. Reinstall the RH Switch Panel to the Instrument Panel, as previously.
33. Referring to removal procedure laid out in the latest relevant applicable Aircraft
Maintenance Manual, remove the Breaker Panel from the Instrument Panel. Drill to Ø13mm
the free position labelled as “WX RDR” in order to install the breaker. Take particular care
to avoid any damage to the existing electrical components during the operation in the area
affected by this work procedure.
34. Install the Breaker 5A p/n MS3320-5 in the position labelled as “WX RDR” and connect it
to the Avionic Bus Bar and to GA-J65 pin 12 in accordance with WX RDR BREAKER
PANEL EWD within DWGR.0545 by using wire AWG22 p/n NOR7.623-6.
35. Referring to installation procedure laid out in the latest relevant applicable Aircraft
Maintenance Manual, install the Breaker Panel, as previously.

Part B/2 - Installation procedure of Garmin GWX 70R Weather Radar (Applicable to P.68C,
P.68C-TC, P.68 Observer 2 and P.68TC Observer, embodying the Kit SB154/B).
(Refer to DWGR.0545-802)

NOTE
Part B/2 of this Work Procedure is applicable only to P.68C,
P.68C-TC, P.68 Observer 2 and P.68TC Observer. Refer to
Part B/1 or B/3 for the Work Procedure applicable to P.68R.
1. Referring to removal procedure laid out in the latest relevant applicable Aircraft
Maintenance Manual, remove the RH Wing Tip, the RH Wing Leading Edge inside/outside
engine nacelle and the RH engine cowlings.
2. Remove any trace of sealant. Clean all the surfaces with Methyl-Ethyl-Ketone, or equivalent
cleaning solvent. Treat the surfaces with Alodine 1200 (MIL-C-5541) and then with Epoxy
Primer (MIL-PRF-23377).
3. Remove all the seats.
4. Referring to DWGR.0545, remove the concerned cabin furnishing panels necessary to allow
the routing of the new additional electrical wiring harness p/n 7.9446-060 from wing-
fuselage attachment area (cabin ceiling) to Master Switch Panel area.
5. Referring to removal procedure laid out in the latest relevant applicable Aircraft
Maintenance Manual, remove the Master Switch Panel. Take particular care to avoid any
damage to the existing electrical components during the operation in the area affected by
this work procedure.
6. Put the doublers p/n 7.9447-003 and 7.9447-004 face to face aligning the rear flanges and
the mould engagement holes. Fix temporarily themselves.

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7. Copy the 34 places Ø2.5mm and the 4 places Ø4mm holes from the doubler p/n 7.9447-003
to the doubler p/n 7.9447-004.
8. Drill the doubler p/n 7.9447-004 to Ø2.5mm (34 places) and to Ø4mm (4 places), in the
locations copied previously. Deburr all the holes.
9. Referring to DWGR.0545, put in place the doubler p/n 7.9447-003 to RH LE Rib No. 15.
Lock it temporarily in place and then copy the 34 places Ø2.5mm and the 4 places Ø4mm
holes from the doubler p/n 7.9447-003 to the RH LE Rib No. 15.
10. Drill the RH LE Rib No. 15 to Ø2.5mm (34 places) and to Ø4mm (4 places), in the
locations copied previously. Deburr all the holes.
11. Put in place the doubler p/n 7.9447-004 to the inner face of RH LE Rib No.15; then, put in
place the doubler p/n 7.9447-003 to the outer face of the RH LE Rib No.15; assure that the
pilot holes are aligned and then lock the parts temporarily in place.
12. Drill to Ø3.17mm the 34 places riveting holes.
13. Drill and ream to Ø4.82mm H8 the existing 4 places Ø4mm pilot holes.
14. Remove the doublers from the RH LE Rib No. 15.
15. Countersunk the 5 places riveting holes on the outer face of the doubler p/n 7.9447-003,
indicated in DWGR.0545.
16. Deburr all the holes and clean all reworked surfaces with Methyl-Ethil-Ketone or equivalent
cleaning solvent; treat them with Alodine 1200 (MIL-C-5541) and then with Epoxy Primer
(MIL-PRF-23377).
17. Referring to DWGR.0545, install the doublers to RH LE Rib No. 15 by using Rivets p/n
NAS1097AD4-5 in the five locations where countersunk of holes have been performed.
Then finalise the installation by using Rivets p/n MS20470AD4-5 in the remaining 29
positions. During installation, wet the shank of the rivets with Epoxy Primer (Spec. MIL-
PRF-23377)
18. Referring to DWGR.0545, drill and ream to Ø6.35mm H8 the existing four Ø5mm pilot
holes on Radar Support, for the installation of GWX 70R Weather Radar to Radar Support.
19. Deburr all the holes.
20. Referring to DWGR.0545, route the new additional electrical wiring harness p/n 7.9446-060
through the Wing Leading Edge area from the Wing Tip to the engine nacelle area.
Consider the existing wing loom as a guide wire to which the Radar wiring harness can be
fixed by using Tie Wraps p/n NOR7.701-1C, and sustained by existing wire supports.

NOTE
Be sure to have enough Radar wiring harness length for the
subsequent wiring harness installation to Radar, in the
Wing Tip area.

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21. Referring to DWGR.0545, route the new additional electrical wiring harness p/n 7.9446-060
throughout the engine nacelle area. Consider the existing wing loom and engine wiring
harness as a guide wire to which the Radar wiring harness can be fixed by using Tie Wraps
p/n NOR7.701-1C and sustained by Clamps. Wrap the wiring harness with protective tape,
as the existing wiring harness. When routing the wires through each clamp, replace it with a
larger size one, if necessary.
22. Referring to DWGR.0545, route the new additional electrical wiring harness p/n 7.9446-060
through the Wing Leading Edge from the engine nacelle area to the Wing-Fuselage
attachment area. Consider the existing wing loom as a guide to which the Radar wiring
harness can be fixed by using Tie Wraps p/n NOR7.701-1C, and sustained by Clamps.
When routing the wires through each Clamp, replace it with a larger size one, if necessary.
23. Connect the electrical wiring harness p/n 7.9446-060 wing portion to fuselage portion
(connector P134 to J134, in accordance with GWX 70R WEATHER RADAR EWD).
Sustain the electrical wiring harness to the existing wiring harness by using Tie Wraps p/n
NOR7.701-1C.
24. Referring to DWGR.0545, route the new additional electrical wiring harness p/n 7.9446-060
through the aircraft cabin ceiling and the cabin LH side from the wing-fuselage attachment
area to Master Switch Panel rear area. Consider the existing wiring harness as a guide wire
in the aircraft. The additional Radar wiring harness has to be fixed to the existing wiring
harness, by using Tie Wraps p/n NOR7.701-1C and sustained by Clamps, where existing.
25. Install connector GA-P29 to electrical wiring harness p/n 7.9446-060 in accordance with
GWX 70R Weather Radar EWD.
26. Install connector GA-P61 to electrical wiring harness p/n 7.9446-060 in accordance with
GWX 70R Weather Radar EWD.
27. Connect GA-P29 and GA-P61 to Optional Avionic Interface behind the Master Switch
Panel.
NOTE
Connectors GA-P61 and GA-P29 are already embodyed on
the aircraft if it is configured with an avionic optional kit.

28. Install the connector GA-P53 to Wiring Harness WX Radar in accordance with GWX 70R
WEATHER RADAR EWD within DWGR.0545.
29. Referring to installation procedure laid out in the latest relevant applicable Aircraft
Maintenance Manual, install the Wing Leading Edge outside the engine nacelle, as
previously.
30. Install the Radar Support to Wing LE Rib by using Bolts p/n AN3-4A, Washers p/n
NAS1149F0332P and Nuts p/n MS21083N3. During installation, impregnate the shank of
the bolts with a film of corrosion inhibitive compound Mastinox D40 (Spec. MIL-PRF-
8116C), or equivalent. Torque to [0.475÷0.525] Kgm.
31. Install the Garmin GWX 70R Weather Radar to its support, by using Bolts p/n NAS1351-4-
12, Washers p/n NAS1149F0432P and Nuts p/n MS21083N4. During installation,
impregnate the shank of the bolts with a film of corrosion inhibitive compound Mastinox
D40 (Spec. MIL-PRF-8116C), or equivalent. Torque to [0.855÷0.945] Kgm.
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CAUTION
Be very careful not to damage the GWX 70R Weather
Radar, during its installation.

32. Referring to DWGR.0545, install Ground Lead p/n 7.2063-1. Connect one terminal to the
Radar Support by using Screw p/n MS35206-246, Washers p/n NAS1149FN832P and Nut
p/n MS21042-3; connect the other terminal to the existing tooling hole on Wing structure by
using Bolt p/n AN3-4A, Washers p/n NAS1149F0332P and Nut p/n MS21042-3.

NOTE
When install the ground lead terminal, remove paint and
apply vaseline in the installation area (more than the
terminal size). After assembly, cover the installation by
using Synthite ER-41 Red Insulator (class F) by Dolph’s, or
equivalent.

33. Connect the Wiring Harness, with connector assembled, to GWX 70R Weather Radar.
34. Connect the GND(S) GA-P53 to GA-P53 connector shield.
35. Referring to DWGR.0545, install the radar ground lead terminal GND1 GWX70 to the
existing NAV light ground lead position on Wing Front Spar, by using the existing
attaching items.
36. Referring to DWGR.0545, install the Tie Mount p/n NOR7.417-5D to structure by using the
Rivet p/n 1661-0410 then fix the wiring harness by using the Tie Wrap p/n NOR7.701-1C.
37. Referring to DWGR.0545, fix the wiring harness to Radar Support by using Tie Wraps p/n
NOR7.701-1C.
38. Coil and stow SP1 GWX70, SP2 GWX70 and GWX70 USB. Properly fix them in the Radar
installation area by using Tie Wraps.
39. Unscrew the RH Switch Panel from the Instrument Panel. Take particular care to avoid any
damage to the existing electrical components during the operation in the area affected by
this work procedure.
40. Extract the RH Switch Panel just enough to get access to its rear side and drill to Ø8mm the
free position labelled as “WX RADAR” in order to install the Toggle Switch.
41. Install the Toggle Switch p/n NV7.003-147A from the rear side of the switch panel and then
install the Toggle Switch wiring harness p/n 7.9447-061 connecting the wirings to GA-P65-
TOGGLE in accordance with WX RDR TOGGLE SWITCH EWD within DWGR.0545.
Get access through fuselage nose RH inspection hatch, or through the rudder pedals area, to
perform this action.
42. Reinstall the RH Switch Panel to the Instrument Panel as previously.
43. Referring to removal procedure laid out in the latest relevant applicable Aircraft
Maintenance Manual, remove the Breaker Panel. Drill to Ø13mm the free position labelled
as “WX RDR” in order to install the breaker. Take particular care to avoid any damage to
the existing electrical components during the operation in the area affected by this work
procedure.
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44. Install the Breaker 5A p/n MS3320-5 in the position labelled as “WX RDR”. Connect it to
the Avionic Bus Bar and to GA-J65 connector (if applied to P.68C or P.68C-TC, otherwise
to GA-J79 connector, if applied to P.68 Observer 2 or P.68TC-Observer) pin 12 in
accordance with WX RDR BREAKER PANEL EWD within DWGR.0545 by using wire
AWG22 p/n NOR7.623-6.
45. Referring to installation procedure laid out in the latest relevant applicable Aircraft
Maintenance Manual, install the Breaker Panel, as previously.
46. Referring to installation procedure laid out in the latest relevant applicable Aircraft
Maintenance Manual, install the Master Switch Panel, as previously.

Part B/3 – Installation procedure of Garmin GWX 70R Weather Radar (Applicable to P.68R s/n
487 and 496, embodying the Kit SB154/C).
(Refer to DWGR.0545-803)
1. Remove the inspection hatch cover from the Leading Edge, near the RH Wing Tip.
2. Referring to removal procedure laid out in the latest relevant applicable Aircraft
Maintenance Manual, remove the RH Wing Tip.
3. Remove any trace of sealant around the edge of the Wing where RH Wing Tip was
installed.
4. Referring to DWGR.0545, drill and ream to Ø4.82mm H8 the existing 4 places Ø4mm pilot
holes.
5. Deburr all the holes and clean all reworked surfaces with Methyl-Ethyl-Ketone or
equivalent cleaning solvent; treat them with Alodine 1200 (MIL-C-5541) and then with
Epoxy Primer (MIL-PRF-23377).
6. Install the Radar Support to Wing LE Rib by using Bolts p/n AN3-4A, Washers p/n
NAS1149F0332P and Nuts p/n MS21083N3. During installation, impregnate the shank of
the bolts with a film of corrosion inhibitive compound Mastinox D40 (Spec. MIL-PRF-
8116C), or equivalent. Torque to [0.475÷0.525] Kgm.
7. Install the Garmin GWX 70R Weather Radar to its support, by using Bolts p/n NAS1351-4-
12, Washers p/n NAS1149F0432P and Nuts p/n MS21083N4. During installation,
impregnate the shank of the bolts with a film of corrosion inhibitive compound Mastinox
D40 (Spec. MIL-PRF-8116C), or equivalent. Torque to [0.855÷0.945] Kgm.

CAUTION
Be very careful not to damage the GWX 70R Weather
Radar, during its installation.

8. Referring to DWGR.0545, install Ground Lead p/n 7.2063-1. Connect one terminal to the
Radar Support by using Screw p/n MS35206-246, Washers p/n NAS1149FN832P and Nut
p/n MS21042-08; connect the other terminal to the existing tooling hole on Wing structure
by using Bolt p/n AN3-4A, Washers p/n NAS1149F0332P and Nut p/n MS21042-3.

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NOTE
When install the ground lead terminal, remove paint and
apply vaseline in the installation area (more than the
terminal size). After assembly, cover the installation by
using Synthite ER-41 Red Insulator (class F) by Dolph’s, or
equivalent.

9. Wiring Harness WX Radar is coiled and stowed in the Wing Leading Edge, in the latest
inspection hatch area.
10. Connect the Wiring Harness with connector to GWX 70R Weather Radar.
11. Connect the GND(S) GA-P53 to connector shield in accordance with GWX 70R
WEATHER RADAR EWD within DWGR.0545.
12. Referring to DWGR.0545, install the radar ground lead terminal GND1 GWX70 to the
existing strobe light ground lead position on Wing Front Spar, by using the existing
attaching items.
13. Referring to DWGR.0545, install the Tie Mount p/n NOR7.417-5D to structure by using the
Rivet p/n 1661-0410 then fix the wiring harness by using the Tie Wrap p/n NOR7.701-1C.
14. Referring to DWGR.0545, fix the wiring harness to Radar Support by using Tie Wraps p/n
NOR7.701-1C.
15. Coil and stow SP1 GWX70, SP2 GWX70 and GWX70 USB. Properly fix them in the Radar
installation area by using Tie Wraps.
16. In the cabin, if existing, cut and remove the tie wrap from the existing circuit breaker
labelled as “WX RDR”.
17. If existing, remove the placard “NOT USED” near by the toggle switch labelled “WX
RADAR”.

Part C – Tests
1. Once completed the GWX70 Weather Radar installation, the following procedures must be
accomplished: electrical test, software upload and functional test on ground.
WARNING
This radar device produces microwave radiation.
Do not operate this device until all safety
precautions and instructions herein and in “GWX
70 Weather Radar Installation Manual” have
been read. Improper use or exposure may result
in bodily injury.

WARNING
All personnel should remain the prescribed “Safe
Distance” from this radar. Never expose any part
of the body to an unterminated waveguide. The
minimum Safe Distance is the semi-circular area
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within a radius of 11ft from the GWX 70 Weather

Radar 10” Antenna. All personnel and fuel tanks,
must remain outside of this zone. Begin Radar
transmitting only when it is safe to do so.

WARNING
Airborne weather radar should be operated on
the ground only by qualified personnel.

WARNING
Installed airborne radar should not be operated
while the aircraft is in a hanger or other enclose
unless the radar transmitter is not operating, or
the energy is directed toward an absorption shield
which dissipates the radio frequency energy.
Otherwise, radiation within the enclosure can be
reflected throughout the area.

WARNING
To prevent possible human body damage, the
following precautions should be taken:
1. Personnel should never stand nearby or in
front of a radar antenna which is transmitting.
When the antenna is not scanning the danger
increases.
2. The recommended Safe Distance which is
previously established should be followed. The
distance from any person to the radar should
be greater than the recommended safe
distance.
3. Personnel should be advised to avoid the end of
an open waveguide unless the radar is turned
off.
4. Personnel should be advised to avoid looking
into a waveguide, or into the open end of a
coaxial connector or line connector to a radar
transmitter output, as severe eye damage may
result.
5. Personnel should be advised when high power
radar transmitters are operated out of their
protective cases, X-rays may be emitted. Stray
X-rays may emanate from the glass envelope
type pulser, oscillator, clipper, or rectifier
tubes, as well as magnetrons.
To prevent possible fuel ignition, an installed
airborne weather radar should not be operated
while an aircraft is being fuelled or de-fuelled.
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2. Connect the external power supply to the aircraft.

3. Turn ON the MSTR BATT and the AV BUS switches, located on the Master Switch Panel
and verify that the green led lights are ON.

Electrical Test:
4. Push in the circuit breaker labelled as “WX RDR”.
5. Switch-on the Weather Radar by the toggle switch on the RH Switch Panel labelled as “WX
RADAR”.
6. Verify that the green led light above the toggle switch “WX RADAR” is ON.

Configuration file software upload:

WARNING
The software is available only on the Garmin
Dealer Resource Center for Garmin Authorized
Service Centers.

Applicable to aircraft with SW version lower than 006-B0935-37_0A:

7. Push IN all the breakers of avionic equipment included the optional equipment except the
PFD and MFD breakers.
8. Switch ON the toggle switches of the optional avionic equipment and check that the green
led turns ON.
9. Insert in the top slot of the MFD the SD card containing the image loader card 006-B0935-
37_0A.
10. Push IN the MFD breaker while pressing the button ENT of the MFD.

11. After a few seconds the MFD will shows .

12. Release the button ENT and wait until the display shows a message asking if you want to
update the System Files.
13. When this message appears, press YES and wait until the update ends and MFD
configuration page appears.
14. Remove the SD card from the top slot of the MFD and insert it in the top slot of the PFD.
15. Push in the PFD breaker while pressing the ENT button of the PFD.

16. After a few seconds the PFD will show the message .
17. Release the button ENT and wait until the display shows a message asking if you want to
update the System Files.
18. When this message appears, press YES and wait until the update ends.
19. Operating the FMS knob (see Figure 1), of the PFD select the System Upload Page. The
PFD will show the page as in the Figure 2.

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20. Select Aspirated or Turbo according to your aircraft model and press ENT.
21. Operating the knob of PFD, choose the specific airframe reported in the field ITEM of the
PFD page and press ENT. The PFD will show the page as in the Figure 3.
22. Press LOAD and wait for the end of the SW upload.
23. At the end of the upload process, press the softkey UPDT CFG and then ENT.
24. At the end of the update configuration, rotating the knob, select the OPTIONS menu of the
filed GROUP in the upper side of the PFD (see step 19).
25. Press ENT. The PFD will show the page as in the Figure 4.
26. Rotating the knob, scroll the Option Menu and, for each item that is installed in your
aircraft, press ENT and then LOAD.
27. Check that all the steps PASS and that an OK pop up window appears at the end of loading.
Press ENT.
28. Press softkey UPDT CFG and wait until a window appears asking to confirm. Press ENT.
29. Repeat the step 26, 27 and 28 selecting the option GWX 70R 10” Antenna.
30. Proceed with Functional Test on ground.

Applicable to aircraft with SW version 006-B0935-37_0A, or subsequent:

31. Push IN all the breakers of avionic equipments included the optional equipment except the
PFD and MFD breakers.
32. Switch ON the toggle switches of the optional avionic equipment and check that the green
leds turn ON.
33. Push IN the MFD breaker while pressing the button ENT of the MFD.

34. After a few seconds the MFD will shows .

35. Release the button ENT and wait until the MFD configuration page appears.
36. Insert in the top slot of the PFD the SD card containing the image loader card 006-B0935-
37_0A.
37. Push in the PFD breaker while pressing the ENT button of the PFD.

38. After a few seconds the PFD will show the message .
39. Release the button ENT and wait until the display shows a message asking if you want to
update the System Files.
40. When this message appears, press NO and wait until the PFD configuration page appears.
41. Operating the knob of the PFD select the System Upload page and the OPTION menu. Press
ENT. The PFD will show the page as in the Figure 4.
42. Rotating the knob, scroll the Option Menu and select the option GWX 70R 10” Antenna.
Press ENT and then UPLOAD.

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43. Check that all the steps PASS and that an OK pop up window appears at the end of loading
process. Press ENT.
44. At the end of the upload, press softkey UPDT CFG and wait until a window appears asking
to confirm. Press ENT.
45. Proceed with Functional Test on ground.

Figure 2 Group selection in the system upload page

Figure 1 FMS knob

Figure 3 System Upload page

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Figure 4 Item selection in the system upload page

Functional Test on ground:

46. Be sure that the circuit breaker labelled as “WX RDR” is pushed-in.
47. Switch-on the Weather Radar by the toggle switch on the RH Switch Panel labelled as “WX
RADAR”.
48. Verify that the green led light above the toggle switch “WX RADAR” is ON.
49. On MFD, select the page concerning with Weather Radar.
50. On MFD, press the softkey MODE and then the softkey STANDBY.
51. A warm up phase will put the Weather Radar in STANDBY mode. This phase may require
1÷2 minutes.
52. Once the Weather Radar is in STANDBY mode, on MFD, press the softkey WEATHER.
The window shown in the Figure 5 will appear.

Figure 5 Caution window

53. Once assured that all the safety precautions have been read and followed, select YES by
operating the knob and then press ENT.

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54. Rotate the RANGE knob in order to set the desired map range.
55. Initially the Radar’s Horizontal Scan will be showed. Press the softkey VERTICAL on
MFD to choose the Radar’s Vertical Scan.

Part D - Restoring of aircraft’s airworthiness

1. Turn all electrical switches OFF.
2. Remove the external power supply unit from the aircraft.
3. On workbench install the Anchor Nuts p/n NOR9.181-1C at the 11 places alongside the
edge of RH Wing Tip p/n 1.8137-004 by using Rivets p/n NAS1097AD3-5.
4. Remove the existing RH NAV light unscrewing the attaching items from the RH wing tip,
previously removed from the aircraft.
5. Put in place the RH NAV light to the new Wing Tip and install it by using the same
attaching items, previously removed.
6. Temporarily install the RH Wing Tip p/n 1.8137-004 to the Wing and, referring to
DWGR.0545, adjust as required by cutting the excess material of the wing tip attachment
strip.
7. Bring the RH Wing Tip near the wing to connect the ground lead fore terminal to the wing,
in accordance with DWGR.0545; connect the navigation light lead and install the RH NAV
light wiring, as previously.
8. Finalise the installation of RH Wing Tip to the Wing by using the Screws previously
removed.
9. Install the Cover Radar Wing Tip p/n 1.8137-402 to Wing Tip by using Screws p/n
MS35206-246 and Washers p/n NAS1149FN832P at 4 places, where diverter strips are
installed; then install Screws p/n MS24694-S6 and Special Washers p/n NOR9.205-2 at the
remaining 7 places; then install Screws, previously removed, between Cover Radar Wing
Tip and Wing.
10. Reinstall all the cabin furnishing panels and the seats (applicable only to aircraft embodying
Kit SB 154/B).
11. Referring to installation procedure laid out in the latest relevant applicable Aircraft
Maintenance Manual, reinstall the RH engine cowlings and the RH Wing Leading Edge
inside the engine nacelle (applicable only to aircraft embodying Kit SB154/B).
12. Perform an operational test on ground of all the systems disassembled to comply with this
Service Bulletin.
13. Reinstall all the opened inspection hatches.
14. Seal all joints with sealant “Sikaflex-221”, or equivalent.
15. Where necessary, touch up with polyurethane paint the external skin of the airframe
matching the existing livery.
16. Remove the airframe grounding.
17. Reconnect the battery cable (positive cable first) and reinstall the baggage bulkhead.
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18. Remove the trestles installed under the aircraft fuselage and half wings.
19. Aircraft Documents are affected by compliance with this Service Bulletin, use Table 2
hereunder in order to individuate the applicable revision number.
20. Consult Vulcanair website www.vulcanair.com to download the affected publications.
Alternatively, contact Vulcanair Parts Dept. at parts@vulcanair.com to request a paper
copy.
21. Replace the affected Flight Manual, currently in use on the airplane.
22. In the Aircraft Equipment List, mark the item GWX 70R Weather Radar.
23. Determine the new Basic Empty Weight and Centre of Gravity, by calculation or weighing.
24. Record compliance with this Service Bulletin in the Aircraft Log-Book.

AIRCRAFT PUBBLICATION CURRENT (*) NEW (**)

VARIANT No. Rev. No. Rev. No.
Aircraft Flight Manual
P.68R NOR10.707-30C 30 31
P.68C NOR10.707-1B 70 71
P.68C-TC NOR10.707-2B 42 43
P.68 Observer 2 NOR10.707-8B 79 80
P.68TC Observer NOR10.707-4B 67 68
(*)
: it is intended as the last revision number that does not include the Weather
Radar (at the time of the first issue of this Service Bulletin).
(**)
: it is intended as the first revision number that includes the Weather Radar.
Newer revision may be requested, if existing.
Table 2 Aircraft Documents involved in compliance with this Service Bulletin

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3. MATERIALS REQUIRED FOR THE MODIFICATION

Kit SB154/A (Applicable to P.68R, except s/n 487 and 496)
Item P/N Description Q.ty
1 DWGR.0545 GWX 70R WEATHER RADAR INSTALLATION 1
2 AN3-4A BOLT 5
3 NAS1149F0332P WASHER 6
4 MS21083N3 NUT 4
5 NAS1351-4-12 BOLT 4
6 NAS1149F0432P WASHER 4
7 MS21083N4 NUT 4
8 7.2063-1 GROUND LEAD 1
9 MS35206-246 SCREW 5
10 NAS1149FN832P WASHER 6
11 MS21042-3 NUT 1
12 NOR7.417-5D TIE MOUNT 1
13 1661-0410 RIVET 1
14 NOR7.701-1C TIE WRAP 10
15 NOR9.181-1C ANCHOR NUT 11
16 NAS1097AD3-5 RIVET 22
17 MS24694-S6 SCREW 7
18 NOR9.205-2 SPECIAL WASHER 7
19 7.9447-061 TOGGLE SWITCH W.H. 1
20 NV7.003-147A TOGGLE SWITCH 1
21 MS3320-5 BREAKER 5A 1
22 NOR7.623-6 WIRE AWG22 2m
23 MS21042-08 NUT 1
24 010-00676-20 GWX 70R W/10” ANTENNA, W/INSTALLATION KIT 1
25 7.9459-401 SUPPORT WX RADAR WELDED ASSY 1
26 1.8137-004 RH WING TIP 1
27 1.8137-402 RH ANTENNA RADAR COVER ASSY 1
28 7.9447-003 DOUBLER 1
29 7.9447-004 DOUBLER 1
30 MS20470AD4-5 RIVET 29
31 NAS1097AD4-5 RIVET 5
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Kit SB154/B (Applicable to P.68C, P.68C-TC, P.68 Observer 2 and P.68TC-Observer)

Item P/N Description Q.ty
1 DWGR.0545 GWX 70R WEATHER RADAR INSTALLATION 1
2 7.9447-003 DOUBLER 1
3 7.9447-004 DOUBLER 1
4 NAS1097AD4-5 RIVET 5
5 MS20470AD4-5 RIVET 29
6 AN3-4A BOLT 5
7 NAS1149F0332P WASHER 6
8 MS21083N3 NUT 4
9 NAS1351-4-12 BOLT 4
10 NAS1149F0432P WASHER 4
11 MS21083N4 NUT 4
12 7.2063-1 GROUND LEAD 1
13 MS35206-246 SCREW 5
14 NAS1149FN832P WASHER 6
15 MS21042-3 NUT 1
16 7.9446-060 W.H. WX RADAR 1
17 NOR7.701-1C TIE WRAPS 40
18 NOR7.417-5D TIE MOUNT 1
19 1661-0410 RIVET 1
20 MS21042-08 NUT 1
21 MS21919WDG15 CLAMP 5
22 MS21919WDG16 CLAMP 5
23 MS21919WDG17 CLAMP 5
24 MS21919WDG18 CLAMP 5
25 NOR7.623-6 WIRE AWG22 2m
26 010-00676-20 GWX 70R W/10”ANTENNA, W/INSTALLATION KIT 1
27 7.9459-401 SUPPORT WX RADAR WELDED ASSY 1
28 1.8137-004 RH WING TIP 1
29 1.8137-402 RH ANTENNA RADAR COVER ASSY 1
30 NOR9.181-1C ANCHOR NUT 11
31 NAS1097AD3-5 RIVET 22

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32 MS24694-S6 SCREW 7
33 NOR9.205-2 SPECIAL WASHER 7
34 NV7.003-147A TOGGLE SWITCH 1
35 7.9447-061 TOGGLE SWITCH W.H. 1
36 MS3320-5 BREAKER 5A 1

Kit SB154/C (Applicable to P.68R s/n 487 and 496)

Item P/N Description Q.ty
1 DWGR.0545 GWX 70R WEATHER RADAR INSTALLATION 1
2 AN3-4A BOLT 5
3 NAS1149F0332P WASHER 6
4 MS21083N3 NUT 4
5 NAS1351-4-12 BOLT 4
6 NAS1149F0432P WASHER 4
7 MS21083N4 NUT 4
8 7.2063-1 GROUND LEAD 1
9 MS35206-246 SCREW 5
10 NAS1149FN832P WASHER 6
11 MS21042-3 NUT 1
12 NOR7.417-5D TIE MOUNT 1
13 1661-0410 RIVET 1
14 NOR7.701-1C TIE WRAP 10
15 NOR9.181-1C ANCHOR NUT 11
16 NAS1097AD3-5 RIVET 22
17 MS24694-S6 SCREW 7
18 NOR9.205-2 SPECIAL WASHER 7
23 MS21042-08 NUT 1
24 010-00676-23 GWX 70R W/10”ANTENNA, WITHOUT INSTALLATION KIT 1
25 7.9459-401 SUPPORT WX RADAR WELDED ASSY 1
26 1.8137-004 RH WING TIP 1
27 1.8137-402 RH ANTENNA RADAR COVER ASSY 1

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Commercially available materials required but not included in the Kit:

- Vaseline
- Synthite ER-41 Red Insulator (class F) by Dolph’s, or equivalent
- Alodine 1200 (MIL-C-5541)
- Epoxy Primer (MIL-PRF-23377)
- Methyl-Ethyl-Ketone, or equivalent cleaning solvent
- Polyurethane Sealant/Adhesive SIKAFLEX-221, by Sika AG, or equivalent
- Mastinox D40 (MIL-PRF-8116C), or equivalent Corrosion Inhibitive Compound

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