Section 915
GARMIN GTX 330 Transponder
Page Date: 19. February 2014
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Pilot´s Operating Handbook US
EXTRA 330LX
915.1
GENERAL
The Garmin GTX 330 panel mounted Mode S Transponder is a radio transmitter and receiver that
fulfills the role of the airborne beacon equipment according to the requirements of the Air Traffic
Radar Beacon System (ATCRBS). Its functionality includes replying to ATCRBS Mode A and C
and Mode S interrogations. The Mode S function will allow the ground station to individually select
the aircraft by its Aircraft Address assigned to the aircraft by the aviation agency.
It operates on radar frequencies, receiving ground radar interrogations at 1030 MHz and transmitting
a coded response of pulses to ground-based radar on a frequency of 1090 MHz. The GTX 330 is
equipped with IDENT capability that activates the Special Position Identification (SPI) pulse for 18
seconds. Mode S transmit/receive capability also requires 1090 MHz transmitting and1030 MHz
receiving for Mode S functions. In addition to displaying the code, reply symbol and mode of
operation, the GTX 330 screen will display pressure altitude and timer functions. The displayed
pressure altitude may not agree with the aircraft’s baro-corrected altitude under non standard
conditions. The unit also features flight timers.
The Traffic Information Service (TIS) is not available in this installation.
N O T E
The GTX 330 owner accepts all responsibility for obtaining the proper license before using
the transponder.
The coverage you can expect from the GTX 330 is limited to „line of sight“. Low altitude or aircraft
antenna shielding by the aircraft itself may result in reduced range. Range can be improved by
climbing to a higher altitude. It may be possible to minimize antenna shielding by locating the
antenna where dead spots are only noticed during abnormal flight attitudes.
CAUTION
The GTX 330 should be turned off before starting or shutting down aircraft engine.
The GTX 330 Transponder is automatically powered on by the respective
AVIONIC
switch or when
previously manually powered off while
AVIONIC
switch is on by pressing the
STBY
,
ALT
or
ON
keys. After power on, a start-up page will be displayed while the unit performs a self test.
This supplement is written for software version 3.00 or later, and is not suitable for earlier software
versions. Some differences in operation may be observed when comparing the information in this
supplement to later software versions. Verify the information herein with the GTX 330 pilot's guide
(PN 190-00207-00 applicable revision) you received with your transponder.
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