
GNS 530(A) Pilot’s Guide and Reference
190-00181-00 Rev. G
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SECTION 13
TAWS
SECTION 13: TAWS
NOTE: GNS 530 units may* display either a
TERRAIN Page or a TAWS Page, (but not both)
depending upon the installed hardware and
configuration.
* Some earlier units are not equipped to support the
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provides visual and aural annunciations when terrain and
obstacles are within the given altitude threshold from the
aircraft.
Operating Criteria
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solution.
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airport terrain database.
Limitations
NOTE: The data contained in the TAWS databases
comes from government agencies. Garmin
accurately processes and cross-validates the
data but cannot guarantee the accuracy and
completeness of the data.
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altitude of the aircraft. The displayed caution and warning
alerts are advisory in nature only. Individual obstructions
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obstructions may not be available in the database and
data may be inaccurate. Never use this information for
navigation or to maneuver to avoid obstacles.
Terrain information is based on terrain elevation
information in a database that may contain inaccuracies.
Terrain information should be used as an aid to situational
awareness. Never use it for navigation or to maneuver to
avoid terrain.
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by government sources. The data undergoes verification
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as satellite geometry, but it is not subject to variations in
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altitude source to calculate terrain and obstacle alerts.
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