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Garmin GTN 725, Pilot'S Manual

The Garmin GTN 725, a user-friendly avionics system, enhances your cockpit with its advanced features. Access essential information through the comprehensive Cockpit Reference Manual, available for free download at manualshive.com. This manual offers detailed instructions, ensuring easy installation and optimal use of your Garmin GTN 725.

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Garmin GTN 725/750 Pilot’s Guide

190-01007-03  Rev. D

Foreword

Getting 

Started

Audio &  

Xpdr Ctrl

Com/Nav

FPL

Direct-To

Proc

Charts

Wpt Info

Map

Traffic

Terrain

Weather

Nearest

Services/ 

Music

Utilities

System

Messages

Symbols

Appendix

Index

12.4.7  Sector Scan

Adjusting the Sector Scan reduces the scan angle from Full in increments of 

±20°, ±40°, and ±60° in horizontal or vertical scanning. 

  1.  While viewing the WX Radar page, touch 

Sector Scan 

to 

display the Sector Scan Mode window. 

Touch the 

Desired Sector 

Size

GWX 68

GWX 70

Figure 12-62  Sector Scan Mode

  2.  Touch the desired mode. After selection, you are returned to 

the Weather Radar Menu screen. 

 

3. Touch 

Back

 again to return to the Weather Radar screen. 

Scan Line

Selected Sector 

Scan Range

Sector Scan 

Selection Key

Figure 12-63  Selected Sector Scan Range

Summary of Contents for GTN 725

Page 1: ...Map Traffic Terrain Weather Procedures Charts Waypoint Info Nearest System Services Utilities GTN 725 750 Pilot s Guide Flight Plan...

Page 2: ...orage medium for any purpose without the express written permission of Garmin Garmin hereby grants permission to download a single copy of this manual and of any revision to this manual onto a hard dr...

Page 3: ...ETHER EXPRESS IMPLIED OR STATUTORY INCLUDING ANY LIABILITY ARISING UNDER ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE STATUTORY OR OTHERWISE THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEG...

Page 4: ...has a very high degree of functional integrity However the pilot must recognize that providing monitoring and or self test capability for all conceivable system failures is not practical Although unl...

Page 5: ...eather information shown by the data link weather product may be significantly older than the indicated weather product age WARNING For safety reasons GTN 725 750 operational procedures must be learne...

Page 6: ...ations or Air Traffic Control NOTE All visual depictions contained within this document including screen images of the GTN bezel and displays are subject to change and may not reflect the most current...

Page 7: ...ocating the equipment or connecting the equipment to a different circuit than the affected equipment Consult an authorized dealer or other qualified avionics technician for additional help if these re...

Page 8: ...Garmin web site www garmin com Look for the Product Registration link on the Home page Also be sure to record your serial number in the space provided If you have any questions the Garmin Product Sup...

Page 9: ...ption 1 3 1 3 1 Secure Data Card 1 4 1 3 2 Pilot Controls 1 4 1 3 2 1 Volume Squelch Knob 1 4 1 3 2 2 Large Small Concentric Knobs 1 5 1 3 2 3 HOME Key 1 5 1 3 2 4 Direct To Key 1 5 1 3 2 5 Touchscree...

Page 10: ...R 2 3 2 1 8 Selecting a Squawk Code 2 4 2 1 9 Flight ID 2 5 2 1 10 GDL 88 ADS B Reporting 2 5 2 1 11 Extended Squitter Transmission 2 7 2 2 Audio Panel Operation 2 8 2 2 1 Mic Selection 2 10 2 2 1 1 M...

Page 11: ...3 14 3 5 NAV VOR Localizer Glideslope Receiver Operations 3 15 3 5 1 Ident Audio and Volume 3 15 3 5 2 Nav Tuning Window 3 16 3 5 3 Nav Frequency Finding 3 17 4 Flight Plans 4 1 4 1 Creating a New Fl...

Page 12: ...t To 5 1 5 1 Direct To Navigation 5 1 5 2 Direct To a Flight Plan Waypoint 5 3 5 3 Direct To a Nearest Airport 5 4 5 4 Removing a Direct To Course 5 6 5 5 Direct To Map Waypoint 5 7 5 6 Off Route Dire...

Page 13: ...rs Plan 7 11 7 2 4 Chart Layers Profile 7 12 7 2 5 Chart Layers Minimums 7 12 7 2 6 Invert Colors 7 13 7 2 7 Geo Referenced Aircraft Position 7 13 7 3 ChartView Cycle Number and Revision 7 14 7 4 Flit...

Page 14: ...ays 9 4 9 1 1 1 Topo 9 4 9 1 1 2 Airways 9 5 9 1 1 3 Terrain 9 6 9 1 1 4 NEXRAD Optional 9 7 9 1 1 5 Charts Optional 9 8 9 1 1 6 StormScope Optional 9 9 9 1 1 7 Radar Optional 9 10 9 1 1 8 Traffic Opt...

Page 15: ...S Alerts 10 9 10 3 7 TIS System Status 10 10 10 4 TAS Traffic Optional 10 12 10 4 1 TAS Symbology 10 13 10 4 2 Displaying and Operating Traffic TAS Systems 10 14 10 4 2 1 Switching from Standby Mode t...

Page 16: ...io 10 36 10 8 3 2 Shield Setup 10 36 10 8 3 3 Approach Mode 10 37 10 8 3 4 Ground Mode 10 37 11 Terrain 11 1 11 1 Terrain Configurations 11 1 11 2 Terrain Proximity 11 1 11 2 1 Displaying Terrain Prox...

Page 17: ...ting 11 21 11 4 2 2 Power Up 11 22 11 4 3 HTAWS Page 11 22 11 4 4 Terrain Page Menu 11 23 11 4 4 1 View Selection 11 23 11 4 4 2 HTAWS Inhibit 11 24 11 4 4 3 External HTAWS Inhibit Control 11 25 11 4...

Page 18: ...RMETs 12 16 12 1 10 County Warnings 12 17 12 1 11 Freezing Level 12 18 12 1 12 METARs 12 19 12 1 13 Cyclone 12 20 12 1 14 Lightning 12 21 12 1 15 Weather Forecast 12 22 12 1 16 Winds Aloft 12 24 12 1...

Page 19: ...Weather Radar Page 12 45 12 4 3 Vertically Scanning a Storm Cell 12 46 12 4 4 Adjusting the Antenna Tilt Angle 12 47 12 4 5 Adjusting the Bearing Line 12 48 12 4 6 Adjusting Gain 12 49 12 4 7 Sector...

Page 20: ...S B METARs 12 79 12 6 5 FIS B PIREPs 12 80 12 6 6 FIS B Winds and Temperatures Aloft 12 82 12 6 7 FIS B SIGMETs and AIRMETs 12 83 13 Nearest 13 1 13 1 Select a Nearest Page 13 2 13 2 Nearest Airport 1...

Page 21: ...SMS Text Message 14 17 14 4 6 3 A Failed SMS Text Message 14 18 14 4 7 Position Reporting 14 19 14 4 7 1 Status 14 20 14 4 7 2 Position Reporting Status 14 20 14 4 8 Contacts 14 21 14 4 8 1 Creating...

Page 22: ...rnal LRUs 16 12 16 3 1 GDL 69 and GDL 69A Status 16 12 16 3 2 GDL 88 Status 16 14 16 3 3 GSR 56 Status 16 15 16 4 Setup 16 16 16 4 1 System Setup 16 17 16 4 1 1 Date Time 16 17 16 4 1 2 Com Channel Sp...

Page 23: ...rain Weather Nearest Services Music Utilities System Messages Symbols Appendix Index 18 8 Miscellaneous Symbols 18 7 18 9 Stormscope Symbols 18 8 19 Appendix 19 1 19 1 Glossary 19 1 19 2 SD Card Use a...

Page 24: ...190 01007 03 Rev D Foreword Getting Started Audio Xpdr Ctrl Com Nav FPL Direct To Proc Charts Wpt Info Map Traffic Terrain Weather Nearest Services Music Utilities System Messages Symbols Appendix Ind...

Page 25: ...rmin Aviation Distributors About This Guide Take a little time to review the various sections of this guide to familiarize yourself with it First read this section and the Getting Started section as a...

Page 26: ...key used will be shown to the left of a procedure Keys are outlined areas on the display Figures in the guide will identify the available controls A key may have a name of a control such as Enter Terr...

Page 27: ...e their own GPS SBAS navigator and flight planning functions The GTN 750 adds VHF Com and VHF Nav radios Selected optional external equipment allows you to display and control active traffic systems X...

Page 28: ...e GTN 750 includes all of the features of the GTN 725 and also includes a TSO d airborne VHF communications transceiver and TSO d airborne VOR Localizer and Glideslope receivers Navigation Information...

Page 29: ...iption This section provides an overview of the GTN 7XX product and a quick look at some important features The GTN 7XX presents a full color moving map with navigation information to the pilot throug...

Page 30: ...right edge of the display bezel 2 To eject the card gently press on the SD card to release the spring latch 1 3 2 Pilot Controls The GTN 7XX controls have been designed to simplify operation of the s...

Page 31: ...hecommunications transceiver or the VOR Localizer receiver in units so equipped Figure 1 6 Large Small Concentric Knobs 1 3 2 3 HOME Key Pressing the HOME key displays the Home page the main screen fo...

Page 32: ...upporting sub systems include both power on and continuous built in test features that exercise the processor memory external inputs and outputs to ensure safe operation 1 4 1 Start Up Screens During...

Page 33: ...Pages 1 4 2 Database Verification and Fuel Settings 1 When the System and Database Version page appears check to ensure databases are current Then touch Continue Check To Ensure Required Databases Ar...

Page 34: ...opriate values as desired Fuel capacity is shown in either gallons or pounds as set in the Units feature of System mode Touch To Set Current Fuel Quantity Start Up Instrument Panel Test Conditions Tou...

Page 35: ...ity Touch To Accept Fuel on Board Values Touch To Display Fuel Tabs Capacity Selected Fuel on Board Capacity Touch Keys To Select Fuel Capacity Values Figure 1 14 Fuel On Board Page 5 Touch the Set Fu...

Page 36: ...ic keypad to set those values Touch the Enter key after selecting the Fuel Flow values Touch To Delete Characters Touch To Accept Fuel Flow Values Selected Fuel Flow Value Touch Keys To Select Fuel Fl...

Page 37: ...Except for the knobs the HOME and Direct To keys on the bezel the controls for the GTN 7XX are located on the display and activated by your touch Back to Previous Page Touchscreen Keys Touch to Toggl...

Page 38: ...Values 1 From the Home page touch System and then Setup 2 Select the desired Time Format and Local Offset by touching the Time Format 12 Hour 24 Hour and or UTC keys and selecting the appropriate Loca...

Page 39: ...ed item key and select the desired value 3 Continue to select the desired Units values and then touch the Back or HOME key to exit 1 5 2 3 Alerts Settings Values 1 From the Home page touch System and...

Page 40: ...altitude leg popup acknowledgement External sensors transponder status and commands synchro heading System setup User defined NAV frequencies to store favorites Date Time convention Nearest airport c...

Page 41: ...heWaypoint Identifier field and select the characters for the desired waypoint with the large and small right knobs or the touch keypad OR 3 Touch Activate or press the small right knob Text near the...

Page 42: ...on Tuning control normally remains in the Com window and will return after 30 seconds of inactivity If you wish to select a VOR localizer ILS frequency press the small right knob momentarily to make t...

Page 43: ...Active top frequency window Active Com Frequency Touch to Flip Flop Standby Com Frequency Figure 1 21 Com Radio Frequency Windows Touch Active to Flip Flop 2 Each touch of the Active window will flip...

Page 44: ...key to clear the existing flight plan If there is not an Active Flight Plan continue to the next step 3 Touch AddWaypoint Use the alphanumeric keypad to select the Waypoint Identifier for the first l...

Page 45: ...t an Approach 1 Touch the PROC key on the Home page 2 Touch the Approach key and then touch the Airport key to select the desired airport if it is not present 3 Touch the Approach key if necessary Sel...

Page 46: ...vailable and the unit is in Dead Reckoning mode All external outputs dependent on GPS position are flagged Terrain will be noted as not available and new terrain advisory pop ups will not occur Traffi...

Page 47: ...GTX family of transponders functions See your dealer for more information 2 1 Transponder Operation The GTN 7XX will operate as a control head for remotely connected optional compatible transponders...

Page 48: ...he available transponders Active Transponder Figure 2 3 Active Transponder Indication 2 The active transponder will be shown on the key 2 1 2 IDENT 1 Touch the IDENT key once to reply with an identify...

Page 49: ...ve XPDR and IDENT Enabled Transponder Operation Ground Mode Figure 2 5 Transponder Mode Ground Indication 2 1 5 On Touch the On key for Mode A operation The transponder is On and will transmit its squ...

Page 50: ...squawk code the original code will be used until you are finished selecting the new code Squawk Code Description 1200 Default VFR code in the USA 7500 Hijacking 7600 Loss of Communications 7700 Emerge...

Page 51: ...own in the Flight ID key 2 1 10 GDL 88 ADS B Reporting The GDL 88 is a remote mount ADS B transceiver that sends ADS B out messages to ATC and other aircraft and communicates ADS B In data with panel...

Page 52: ...nsponder window to view the ADS B control panel Touch To View ADS B Control Panel Touch To Select Flight ID Altitude Reporting Status Touch To Toggle Anonymous Mode Figure 2 10 ADS B Control Panel 2 T...

Page 53: ...unt transponder that functions as a transponder and also sends ADS B Out message to ATC and other aircraft The GTN can act as a control for a GTX 33 transponder including Extended Squitter functions W...

Page 54: ...The GTN 7XX will operate as a control head for remotely connected optional compatible audio and intercom equipment such as the Garmin GMA 35 Intercom Setup Monitor and Mic Selections Audio Panel Cont...

Page 55: ...os Com 1 Com 2 Com 3 Nav 1 Nav 2 DME ADF MIC Selection Com 1 Com 2 Com 3 Passenger Address Mic 1 2 3 Mon 1 2 3 Audio Panel Split Mode Playback Controls Cabin Speaker Speaker Volume Marker Audio Marker...

Page 56: ...ouch the Mic window to toggle between Mic 1 and Mic 2 2 Note that the selected Mic is automatically monitored 3 If Mic 3 or Passenger Address PA are selected touching the Mic window will revert to tog...

Page 57: ...r address system on and off 2 2 4 3D Audio Advanced processing adjusts audio in the headset to mimic how the human ear normally hears and registers sounds in space This 3 D Audio feature makes it seem...

Page 58: ...N A 0 N A 3 N A N A 0 Table 2 2 3D Audio Left Right Balance 2 2 5 Cabin Speaker Selection and Volume The Cabin Speaker key turns the cabin speaker on and off The Speaker Volume key sets the volume lev...

Page 59: ...Prior to beginning an ILS approach select high or low marker sensitivity with the Marker Hi Sense key The lighted green bar in the key illuminates for high sensitivity and remains off for low sensitiv...

Page 60: ...r Hi Sense key to activate greater Marker Beacon sensitivity 2 Touch the Marker Hi Sense key again to return to normal sensitivity 2 2 8 Marker Beacon Annunciations A visual annunciation of marker bea...

Page 61: ...os In the Split mode the pilot and co pilot may talk and listen independently to the radios or PA as selected Crew Intercom Activation Select Audio Split Mode Touch And Drag Finger To Scroll List of R...

Page 62: ...of Com audio 1 While theAudio Control page is displayed touch the Playback Controls key to display the Playback Control selections Recording Time Line Playback Controls Number Of Recordings Made Afte...

Page 63: ...aircraft the pilot and co pilot positions on this page may be reversed such as configured for rotorcraft 1 Touch the Intercom window at the top of the display to display the Intercom Setup page Touch...

Page 64: ...rs Selected radios pilot co pilot Selected radios co pilot pilot passengers Co pilot passengers Selected radios pilot passengers Selected radios co pilot Pilot passengers Selected radios pilot Selecte...

Page 65: ...ther Nearest Services Music Utilities System Messages Symbols Appendix Index Intercom Setup Pilot VOL SQ Volume Squelch Co Pilot VOL SQ Volume Squelch Music 1 Music 2 Music Setup Pilot Co Pilot Passen...

Page 66: ...ot or Passenger VOL SQ keys to set the Volume and Squelch for the selected item Touch To Select Manual Or Auto Squelch Touch To Increase Volume Touch To Decrease Volume Heavy Outline Indicates The Upp...

Page 67: ...set their setup Touch To Select Music Recipients Touch To Select Source That Will Mute Music Percent Of Maximum Volume Graphic Scale Showing Volume Touch To Increase Volume Touch To Decrease Volume He...

Page 68: ...the GSR 56 Iridium phone system that the audio only be activated when on a phone call The TEL channel may be disabled in Configuration mode Contact a Garmin authorized service center for details 1 Whi...

Page 69: ...verify that the correct response has occurred If the desired change has not occurred the pilot should repeat the command by using the Push to Command button or by manually using the GTN 7XX touch scr...

Page 70: ...audio Split COM OR Split Mode Toggles split COM mode NAV NAV one Toggles NAV1 audio NAV two Toggles NAV2 audio MUSIC MUSIC one mute OR Mute MUSIC one Mutes Music 1 on radio reception Disable MUSIC on...

Page 71: ...ic one or music two NOTE Finer volume adjustment may be made using the Volume knob on the GTN 7XX The voice command Up or Down is equivalent to five clicks of the Volume knob Distribution Blue Mode Di...

Page 72: ...190 01007 03 Rev D Foreword Getting Started Audio Xpdr Ctrl Com Nav FPL Direct To Proc Charts Wpt Info Map Traffic Terrain Weather Nearest Services Music Utilities System Messages Symbols Appendix Ind...

Page 73: ...ce band from 118 000 to 136 975 MHz in 25 kHz steps default For European operations a Com radio configuration of 8 33 kHz steps is also available Large and Small Knobs Frequency Adjust Volume and Sque...

Page 74: ...ew seconds after releasing the Volume knob 3 2 Squelch The Com radio features an automatic squelch to reject many localized noise sources You may override the squelch function by pressing the Volume k...

Page 75: ...ected in the standby field it may be transferred to the active frequency by touching the active frequency field NOTE The Com window is normally active for adjustment unless the NAV window is made acti...

Page 76: ...dby Editing Window Frequency Monitor Annunciation Backspace Frequency Clear Key Frequency Monitor Key Frequency Transfer Flip Flop Key Find Frequency Key Enter Key Numeric Keypad Figure 3 5 Com Standb...

Page 77: ...frequencies from some of the main GPS pages To select a Com frequency for a User created frequency Recent selected frequency Nearest airport or from your Flight Plan 1 While viewing the numeric keypa...

Page 78: ...ecently selected frequencies will be displayed Selected Frequency Category Touch Frequency From Recent List To Select Standby Frequency Recent Frequency Category Figure 3 7 Recent Com Frequency List 2...

Page 79: ...es Symbols Appendix Index 2 Touch the Multiple FREQ key to show the available frequencies Touch A Frequency Key To Place It In The Standby Window Figure 3 9 Nearest Airport Multiple Frequency List 3 T...

Page 80: ...Appendix Index 5 Some frequencies will have more information detail available Touch the key that shows More Information Touch For More Information Figure 3 11 More Information Is Available For Some F...

Page 81: ...List For Nearest Airport Selected Frequency Category Selected Frequency Category Figure 3 13 Flight Plan Frequency List 2 Touch the Multiple FREQ key to show the available frequencies if present 3 To...

Page 82: ...Nearest Services Music Utilities System Messages Symbols Appendix Index Add User Frequency User Frequency Selection Figure 3 14 Add New User Frequency 3 The Add New User Frequency information window w...

Page 83: ...ct the characters from the alphanumeric keypad for the desired name Touch the Enter key to accept the displayed Name User Frequency Name Alphanumeric Keypad Backspace Cursor Movement Figure 3 16 Selec...

Page 84: ...ight emergency The emergency frequency select is available whenever the unit is on regardless of GPS or cursor status or loss of the display To quickly tune and activate 121 50 press and hold volume k...

Page 85: ...talk key stuck message as long as the stuck condition exists 3 3 5 Remote Frequency Selection Control On units configured for remote Com frequency Recall pressing the remote recall switch will load th...

Page 86: ...cy A small MON annunciation is displayed to the right of the Standby frequency A green bar will show on the Monitor key When the Active frequency receives a signal the unit will switch automatically t...

Page 87: ...trol Text Active Nav Frequency Standby Nav Frequency Touch To Flip Flop NAV STBY Touch To Edit STBY Figure 3 20 Nav Frequency Window 3 5 1 Ident Audio and Volume Nav ident is enabled by pressing the V...

Page 88: ...n the Com window unless placed in the Nav window by pressing the small right knob When the tuning cursor is in the Nav window it automatically returns to the Com window after 30 seconds of inactivity...

Page 89: ...reated frequency Recent selected frequency Nearest airport or from your Flight Plan 1 While viewing the numeric keypad touch the Find key at the bottom of the display Categories for User Recent Neares...

Page 90: ...Proc Charts Wpt Info Map Traffic Terrain Weather Nearest Services Music Utilities System Messages Symbols Appendix Index OR 4 Touch the Filter key to narrow the list by category such as Airport and V...

Page 91: ...airway Figure 4 1 Flight Plan Functional Diagram NOTE Navigation is provided for fixed wing aircraft above 30 kts and for rotorcraft above 10 kts NOTE The Chart feature provides a digital representati...

Page 92: ...eating a New Flight Plan in the Catalog 1 From the Home page touch Flight Plan 2 Touch Menu and then the Catalog key 3 Touch the Create New Catalog Route key at the end of the flight plan list in the...

Page 93: ...tive Flight Plan touch Menu and then the Delete and OK keys to delete the existing active flight plan The stored flight plan in the Catalog will not be deleted 3 Touch the AddWaypoint key and select a...

Page 94: ...e shows each waypoint for the flight plan along with the Desired Track DTK Distance DIST for each leg and Cumulative Distance CUM The data fields are user selectable and may be changed to display Cumu...

Page 95: ...sages Symbols Appendix Index 4 2 1 Waypoint Options 1 While viewing the Active Flight Plan page touch the desired flight plan waypoint The Waypoint Options window will be shown Touch Key To Select Opt...

Page 96: ...On theWaypoint Options menu touch the desiredTO waypoint and then the Activate Leg key to select the TO waypoint as the active leg for navigation Touch to Select As New TO Wpt and To Activate Leg Curr...

Page 97: ...On the Active Flight Plan page touch the desired waypoint in the flight plan The Waypoint Options list will be displayed Insert Before Option Was Selected Option Will Insert New Waypoint Before This...

Page 98: ...System Messages Symbols Appendix Index 4 Then touch Enter to confirm the selection or touch Cancel to cancel any changes The new flight plan will be shown New Waypoint Inserted Before The Selected Fli...

Page 99: ...oint after the selected waypoint 3 Select a waypoint identifier with the alphanumeric keypad Then touch Enter to confirm the selection or touch the Cancel key to cancel the operation and return to the...

Page 100: ...ired waypoint in the flight plan The Waypoint Options list will be displayed 2 Touch the Load Procedures key to go to the Procedure function for adding procedures to the selected flight plan Touch to...

Page 101: ...nfo function See the Waypoint Info section for complete information 1 On the Active Flight Plan page touch the desired waypoint in the flight plan The Waypoint Options list will be displayed 2 One Way...

Page 102: ...added as legs in flight plans with any waypoint that is part of an airway such as a VOR 1 On the Active Flight Plan page touch the desired VOR entry waypoint in the flight plan TheWaypoint Options lis...

Page 103: ...sages Symbols Appendix Index 3 Touch the desired airway to select it Touch To Insert Selected Airway Figure 4 19 Select an Airway from the List 4 Scroll through the list and touch the desired exit poi...

Page 104: ...your finger to view the airway detail If changes are desired touch the Airway or Exit Waypoint keys to select alternate choices Touch To Select Exit Waypoint Touch To Load Airway Into FPL Airway Wayp...

Page 105: ...the Airway Options Make the desired choice or touch Back Touch To Collapse Airway Waypoints Touch To Select New or Change Current Airway Touch To Remove Airway From Flight Plan Airway Detail Shown Fi...

Page 106: ...ptions View Catalog Store Flight Plan Delete Flight Plan Preview Flight Plan Parallel Track Invert Flight Plan and Edit Data Fields Touch To Invert The Active Flight Plan Touch To Store The Active Fli...

Page 107: ...store the currentActive Flight Plan into the Catalog The flight plan will be named by the beginning and ending waypoints 3 When a duplicate flight plan is created a warning dialog will appear and the...

Page 108: ...allel track line will be drawn offset from the original by the selected distance The original course line will be drawn in grey The aircraft will navigate to the parallel track course line and externa...

Page 109: ...lel track offset and distance to determine whether that flight plan combined with the offset and distance support parallel track 1 While viewing the Flight Plan page touch the Menu key and then the Pa...

Page 110: ...ges Symbols Appendix Index PTK Active Symbol Active FPL Leg Figure 4 30 Parallel Track Shown in the Active Flight Plan Page 5 To deactivate Parallel Track while viewing the Active Flight Plan touch th...

Page 111: ...M The data fields are user selectable and may be changed to display Cumulative Distance CUM Distance DIS Desired Track DTK En Route Safe Altitude ESA Estimated Time of Arrival ETA or Estimated Time En...

Page 112: ...Services Music Utilities System Messages Symbols Appendix Index 2 Touch one of the field keys to select from the list Selected Field Type Figure 4 34 Flight Plan Data Fields List 3 Touch the Up or Do...

Page 113: ...med by the Departure and Destination waypoint Any timeyouactivateaflightplan acopyoftheflightplanisautomaticallytransferred to Active Flight Plan page and overwrites any previously active flight plan...

Page 114: ...sired flight plan to select it The Route Options menu will be displayed 2 Touch the Activate key and then touch OK The selected flight plan will be activated Figure 4 37 Touch OK to Replace the Existi...

Page 115: ...Preview key A map view of the flight plan and list of the waypoints will be displayed 3 Touch the Back key to return to the Flight Plan Catalog 4 3 5 4 Catalog Route Option Edit 1 While viewing the F...

Page 116: ...red flight plan to select it The Route Options menu will be displayed 2 Touch the Copy key You will be prompted to copy the selected flight plan Figure 4 40 Flight Plan Catalog Route Copy Option 3 A c...

Page 117: ...ces Music Utilities System Messages Symbols Appendix Index 4 3 5 6 Catalog Route Option Delete 1 While viewing the Flight Plan Catalog page touch the desired flight plan to select it The Route Options...

Page 118: ...e Active Flight Plan using the Delete Flight Plan key on the Flight Plan menu clears the waypoints from the Active Flight Plan but does not remove the flight plan from the Catalog 4 3 6 1 Delete Fligh...

Page 119: ...The flight plan will not be removed from the Catalog 4 3 7 Preview Flight Plan The Preview Flight Plan function provides a summary of a flight plan A preview of the Active Flight Plan can be selected...

Page 120: ...viewing a Flight Plan in the Catalog 1 While viewing the Flight Plan page touch the Menu key and then the Catalog key The list of currently stored flight plans will be displayed 2 Touch the desired fl...

Page 121: ...If the pilot selects Direct To for a waypoint that is not in the flight plan the flight plan will no longer be active but remains available There are some fixes within procedures for which if a Direc...

Page 122: ...se the numeric keypad to select the course and then touch the Enter key Numeric Keypad Selected Course Backspace Key Figure 5 2 Direct To Course Selection 5 Touch the desired waypoint and touch the Ac...

Page 123: ...e right side of the unit 2 Touch the FPL tab at the top of the Direct To window Touch Waypoint Key To Select Flight Plan Waypoint List Flight Plan Tab Figure 5 4 Direct To Flight Plan Leg Selection 3...

Page 124: ...ge will now be displayed with the new Direct To course 5 3 Direct To a Nearest Airport 1 Press the Direct To key on the lower right side of the unit 2 Touch the NRST APT tab at the top of the Direct T...

Page 125: ...Utilities System Messages Symbols Appendix Index 3 Touch the desired airport to select it The selected airport will be displayed in the Waypoint page Activate Direct To Course Direct To Waypoint Figu...

Page 126: ...lled the previously active flight plan will be reactivated and the nearest leg to the aircraft position will become the active leg If there was no active flight plan after cancelling the Direct To cou...

Page 127: ...ot having an existing location name will create a waypoint with the name MAPWPT Touching the Direct To key will automatically insert the selected waypoint as the Direct To waypoint The MAPWPT will be...

Page 128: ...r selecting an airport on the map When an off route Direct To course is activated the existing active flight plan will be deactivated The original active flight plan and waypoint sequencing is reactiv...

Page 129: ...vals Selections are also shown to Activate Approach Vectors to Final and Activate Missed Approach NOTE The Chart feature provides a digital representation of a paper chart and provides no vertical or...

Page 130: ...ecision approaches have GPS overlays to let you fly an existing procedure VOR VOR DME NDB etc more accurately using GPS Many overlay approaches are more complex in comparison to GPS only approaches Th...

Page 131: ...AV minimums LNAV V GPS approach using published LNAV minima Advisory vertical guidance is provided Fly to LNAV minimums LNAV Lateral Navigation approach Fly to LNAV minimums MAPR Missed Approach indic...

Page 132: ...ed when another departure is already in the active flight plan the new departure replaces the previous departure The route is defined by selection of a departure the transition waypoint and a runway N...

Page 133: ...Departure Transition Figure 6 3 Selecting a Transition for a Departure 4 Touch the key for the desired Runway if necessary The Departure page with preview will be displayed Touch To Select Runway Tou...

Page 134: ...Index 5 Touch the Load Departure key The Active Flight Plan page will be displayed Scroll To View Flight Plan With Departure Waypoints Touch To Edit Waypoint Touch To Change Or Remove Departure Figur...

Page 135: ...aded at a time in a flight plan If an arrival is loaded when another arrival is already in the active flight plan the new arrival replaces the previous arrival The route is defined by selection of an...

Page 136: ...o Select Desired Arrival Transition Figure 6 9 Select Transition 4 Touch the key for the desired Runway if necessary NOTE If the selected runway is depicted as RW10B for instance this means both runwa...

Page 137: ...Info Map Traffic Terrain Weather Nearest Services Music Utilities System Messages Symbols Appendix Index 6 Touch the Load Arrival key The Active Flight Plan page will be displayed Scroll To View Flig...

Page 138: ...ht plan the new approach replaces the previous approach The route is defined by selection of an approach the transition waypoint and a runway 1 Touch the PROC key on the Home page The Approach Arrival...

Page 139: ...esired approach Figure 6 13 Selecting an Approach 4 After selecting the approach for the destination airport the approach options will be displayed Final Approach Fix Missed Approach Point Missed Appr...

Page 140: ...to select the channel number and then touch the Enter key The Channel and ID are typically loaded automatically if they are present NOTE As an alternate means of loading an approach the Channel ID ke...

Page 141: ...ocedure on the Procedures page if the approach is not activated on this page Destination Airport Approach Waypoints Direct To Waypoint Phase of flight Sequencing Suspended Figure 6 17 After Activating...

Page 142: ...user must switch to GPS navigation if desired by using their external source selection method this is typical an EFIS system 1 When the MAP is reached a pop up will appear Figure 6 18 Pop Up Upon Reac...

Page 143: ...ndicated as the active leg on the Active Flight Plan pages NOTE If you need to lose extra altitude or speed by going around the holding pattern again touch SUSP to manually suspend waypoint sequencing...

Page 144: ...tors To Final VTF selected the CDI needle remains off center until you re established on the final approach course With the approach activated the Map Page displays an extension of the final approach...

Page 145: ...VLOC VLOC GPS GPS Auto Switch to VLOC within this area The GTN 7XX can be set to automatically switch the external CDI output from GPS to VLOC as you intercept the final approach course if used with...

Page 146: ...P and LPV approaches according to the published chart Phase of flight Annunciation Description Minimums L VNAV Lateral Navigation Vertical Navigation RNAV non precision approach with vertical guidance...

Page 147: ...missed approach point MAP for Climb to Altitude legs and for Hold to Altitude legs For roll steering autopilots roll steering is terminated when approach mode is selected on the autopilot and is avail...

Page 148: ...reaching the FAF you must manually switch to the VLOC receiver by touching the CDI key Verify that VLOC is displayed Automatic switching of CDI output is available for ILS localizer SDF and LDA appro...

Page 149: ...lizer based approach with automatic CDI switching disabled 1 You may select VLOC guidance at any point on the approach prior to reaching the FAF 2 The localizer frequency must be active to use VLOC gu...

Page 150: ...190 01007 03 Rev D Foreword Getting Started Audio Xpdr Ctrl Com Nav FPL Direct To Proc Charts Wpt Info Map Traffic Terrain Weather Nearest Services Music Utilities System Messages Symbols Appendix Ind...

Page 151: ...the Flight Plan or Procedures portion of the system does not preclude the ability to view the Chart for that procedure under the Chart feature NOTE Features that are selectable on the main map page su...

Page 152: ...hen the Chart page is displayed 1 The most recently selected chart during the current power cycle if valid 2 The airport surface chart for the nearest airport if on ground and nearest airport is found...

Page 153: ...Airport Information Chart Touch to View Airport Approach Departure Arrival Charts Touch To Change Chart Scale Touch For Full Display View Of Chart Touch to Select Airport Info Chart Touch to View Airp...

Page 154: ...ix Index 7 1 2 Info 1 Touch the Info key to select the specific information chart Touch To View Selected Airport Info Figure 7 4 Airport Info Selection 2 Touch an item from the list to view the chart...

Page 155: ...Messages Symbols Appendix Index 7 1 4 Approaches 1 Touch the Approaches key to view available approaches Touch To View Approach List Selected Airport Detailed View Of Selected Approach Touch To View...

Page 156: ...stem Messages Symbols Appendix Index 7 1 5 Departures 1 Touch the Departures key to view available departures Touch To View Departure List Selected Airport Detailed View Of Selected Departure Figure 7...

Page 157: ...ges Symbols Appendix Index 7 1 6 Arrivals 1 Touch the Arrivals key to view available arrivals Touch To View Arrival Chart List Selected Airport Detailed View Of Selected Arrival Touch To View Arrival...

Page 158: ...rain Weather Nearest Services Music Utilities System Messages Symbols Appendix Index 7 1 7 Airport Info 1 Touch the Airport Info key to view the Waypoint Info for the selected airport Touch Tabs To Vi...

Page 159: ...endix Index 7 1 8 Full Split Screen 1 Touch the Full key to display a full screen view of the current chart page Full Chart Page View Touch To Return To Split Chart Page View Figure 7 13 Full View of...

Page 160: ...x 7 2 Chart Menu Options 1 From the Charts page touch the Menu key Touch To Display Normal Or Inverted Chart Colors Touch To Select Chart Layer Figure 7 15 Chart Options 2 Touch the Chart Information...

Page 161: ...Chart Layers Header Touch the Header selection from the Chart Layer list to view the header information for the selected approach chart Selected Approach Selected Airport Detailed View Of Selected He...

Page 162: ...er list to view the vertical profile of the selected approach Selected Approach Selected Airport Detailed View Of Selected Profile Touch To Display Chart Info Options Figure 7 19 Profile View of Chart...

Page 163: ...ew Figure 7 21 Inverted Chart Colors View 7 2 7 Geo Referenced Aircraft Position The geo referenced aircraft position is placed on the chart when a position is established On the Map page the chart an...

Page 164: ...son does not provide the Effective date ChartView Cycle Info Not Provided ChartView Expiration Date ChartView Will Be Disabled On This Date Figure 7 23 System Status Database Information for ChartView...

Page 165: ...l be included with the regular updates FliteCharts database subscription is available from Garmin Available data includes Arrivals STAR Departure Procedures DP Approaches Airport Diagrams 7 4 1 FliteC...

Page 166: ...f the navigation map views for enhanced position awareness NOTE Do not use SafeTaxi or Chartview functions as the basis for ground maneuvering SafeTaxi and Chartview functions do not comply with the r...

Page 167: ...ually exclusive So to view SafeTaxi and Hot Spots the Charts feature must be turned off Charts are displayed when the aircraft is in the air but when on the ground charts are removed and SafeTaxi will...

Page 168: ...Taxi database is current when the SafeTaxi Expires date is shown in white When the SafeTaxi cycle has expired the SafeTaxi Expires date appears in yellow The message unknown appears in white if no Saf...

Page 169: ...ther Nearest Services Music Utilities System Messages Symbols Appendix Index 8 WAYPOINT INFO The Waypoint Info function allows you to view information about the selected waypoint The Waypoint Info pag...

Page 170: ...lities System Messages Symbols Appendix Index Name View All Delete Edit Select INT Preview Select VOR Preview Frequency Select NDB Preview Name Comment Temporary Create Lat Lon Radial Radial Radial Di...

Page 171: ...waypoint identifier selection page will be shown and the waypoint identifier field will be active for selection Touch the required keys on the alphanumeric keypad to select the desired waypoint identi...

Page 172: ...ows the airport identifier and type name city and region the lat lon coordinates of the airport and the bearing and direction arrow and distance to the airport from your present position The center ar...

Page 173: ...ation about the selected airport 1 Touch the Preview tab to view a map of the airport and surrounding area 2 Use the In and Out keys to zoom in and out on the Preview map Distance Bearing To Airport F...

Page 174: ...ance Bearing To Airport From Current Position Procedures Page Tab Airport Identifier City Airport Type Airport Lat Lon Touch To Scroll Approach Name Type Figure 8 7 Waypoint Info Airport Procedures Pa...

Page 175: ...irport Type Runway Number Touch For Detail Airport Lat Lon Traffic Pattern Info Runway Detail Runway Dimensions Surface Type Pilot Controlled Lighting Freq Touch To Place In Standby Figure 8 9 Waypoin...

Page 176: ...keys to view additional frequencies as needed A c symbol in a white circle will appear next to frequencies that also function as the Common Traffic Advisory Frequency CTAF Distance Bearing To Airport...

Page 177: ...ather information available for the selected airport Distance Bearing To Airport From Current Position Airport Weather Page Tab Airport Identifier City Airport Type Airport Lat Lon Weather Information...

Page 178: ...ature is supported with ChartView and FIS B through the GDL 88 Figure 8 13 Waypoint Info Airport NOTAMs Page 2 Touch the Up and Down keys to view additional information as needed 8 2 7 Helipads 1 Touc...

Page 179: ...point Identifier key entering the characters for the desired name with the alphanumeric keypad and then touching the Enter key You may also search through the list by touching the Find key and then ch...

Page 180: ...name with the alphanumeric keypad and then touching the Enter key You may also search through the list by touching the Find key and then choosing from the existing list of waypoints by touching the de...

Page 181: ...oint Identifier key entering the characters for the desired name with the alphanumeric keypad and then touching the Enter key You may also search through the list by touching the Find key and then cho...

Page 182: ...eviations appear on the User Waypoint Page Ref Wpt Reference waypoint identifier name Radial Radial from reference waypoint in degrees magnetic or degrees true depending upon unit configuration Distan...

Page 183: ...keypad to select the characters for the name and then touch Enter 8 6 2 Select User Waypoint From A List 1 While viewing the Waypoint Info page touch the User Waypoint key 2 Touch the View All key and...

Page 184: ...ame Map Area Around Waypoint Waypoint Comment Waypoint Type Temporary Waypoint Touch to Finalize Waypoint Creation Touch To Zoom Touch To Setup Ref Wpt 1 Touch To Setup Ref Wpt 2 Touch to Cancel Waypo...

Page 185: ...the Desired Waypoint Position Type Figure 8 22 Waypoint Info Create User Position Type 6 If desired touch the Temporary key to create the waypoint for only temporary use Temporary waypoints will be r...

Page 186: ...Lon Waypoint Reference Type Figure 8 23 Waypoint Info Create User Waypoint Type Lat Lon 2 The Lat Lon coordinate values will be highlighted Touch the Lat or Lon key to toggle selection of the hemisph...

Page 187: ...s selected the cursor will advance to the next character Touch the necessary key for the desired values 5 When finished with the Lat Lon selections touch the Enter key 6 When finished with all selecti...

Page 188: ...tionType key and then the Radial Distance key Touch to Select Radial Distance Waypoint Reference Type Figure 8 26 Waypoint Info Create User Waypoint Type Radial Distance 2 From the Create User Waypoin...

Page 189: ...Flight plan legs Topography scale Topography data NEXRAD or Precip Weather Opt ChartView or FliteChart Overlay Terrain Overlay Traffic Overlay Radar Overlay Back to Previous Page Range Keys Touch to Z...

Page 190: ...rior to the groudspeed going below 5 kts The map will reorient when the groundspeed again exceeds 5 kts The position of the ownship over the map is always correct NOTE The electronic map is an aid to...

Page 191: ...ether or not the fields in the corners of the Map page are displayed and the data shown in each corner Map Detail lets you control the amount of information displayed at different map ranges Restore D...

Page 192: ...FIS B Connext is displayed below the chart overlay Active onboard RADAR overlay is displayed above the chart overlay NOTE Map overlay keys do not turn on or activate equipment necessary for the overl...

Page 193: ...on allows you to select the airways that are shown on the Map page All Low only and High only Airways may be selected When Off is selected airways will not be shown 1 While viewing the Map Menu touch...

Page 194: ...will disable the other A Terrain icon will indicate that the Terrain overlay has been selected Terrain overlay colors may or may not be shown depending on the altitude of the aircraft 1 While viewing...

Page 195: ...ip weather may not be displayed at the same time Selecting one will disable the other NEXRAD Precip weather is an optional feature that requires the installation of a GDL 69 69A GDL 88 or GSR 56 and a...

Page 196: ...on the other aircraft s location The ownship icon will be shown over an available chart See the Charts section for more detail NOTE Features that are selectable on the main map page such as obstacles...

Page 197: ...understorm related electrical activity and reports the information to the display Stormscope and XM Lightning are mutually exclusive NOTE Refer to the WX 500 Pilot s Guide for a detailed description o...

Page 198: ...dar data Scan Line Precipitation Returns Figure 9 11 Map Menu Radar Map Overlay On Selection 9 1 1 8 Traffic Optional The Traffic Map Overlay option selects whether Traffic data is shown on the Map pa...

Page 199: ...aults Airport Range SafeTaxi Diagrams Runway Extensions Intersection Range NDB Range VOR Range User Waypoint Range Airway Range TFRs Restore Defaults Orientation North Up Above Auto Zoom Auto Zoom Min...

Page 200: ...options that vary with the group 1 While viewing the Map page touch the Menu key Then touch the Map Setup key The Map Setup page will be displayed Group Options Map Setup Group Group Option Details F...

Page 201: ...ion North Up Track Up Heading Up North Up Above Off 10 NM 15 NM 25 NM 40 NM 50 NM 75 NM 100 NM 150 NM 250 NM Auto Zoom Off On Auto Zoom Min 250 ft 400 ft 500 ft 750 ft 1000 ft 1500 ft 2500 ft 0 5 NM 0...

Page 202: ...n will automatically become North Up Auto Zoom With a valid flight plan the Auto Zoom feature will automatically change the Map page range depending on the distance to the next waypoint in the flight...

Page 203: ...torcraft use a Local Auto Zoom function where Auto Zoom will remain at the 1500 ft zoom scale until the rotorcraft is above 400 ft GSL or 40 kts Auto Zoom Min Set the limit that the display will zoom...

Page 204: ...north around your present position on the Map page When selected ON the Enhanced Range Ring function GTN 7XX only provides a second ring at 1 2 the distance of the primary ring to allow the pilot to...

Page 205: ...e Map ranges above this value will not show the Obstacle Data Unlighted Obstacle Height is less than 1000 ft AGL Lighted Obstacle Height is less than 1000 ft AGL Unlighted Obstacle Height is greater t...

Page 206: ...ion will be shown If there are nearby or overlayed objects obstacle airspace airport etc touch the Next key to step through the nearby objects Touch the Back key to return to the normal map view Selec...

Page 207: ...es are shown in bold type Feature Selection Airport Range Off 7 5 NM 10 NM 15 NM 25 NM 40 NM 50 NM 75 NM 100 NM 150 NM Heliports Optional Off On SafeTaxi Diagrams Off 1000 ft 1500 ft 2500 ft 0 5 NM 0...

Page 208: ...one Least Less Normal More Most Restore Defaults Returns values to original factory settings Table 9 3 Map Setup Land Options 9 1 2 4 Airspace The Airspace viewing range options select whether the Air...

Page 209: ...raft reaches 10 000 feet Anything above 10 000 feet keeps the 2 000 feet vertical separation NOTE Smart Airspace only changes the depiction of the airspace on the moving map display It does not alter...

Page 210: ...shown in bold type Traffic Selection Display Result Range 1 NM 1 5 NM 2 5 NM 4 NM 5 NM 7 5 NM 10 NM 15 NM 25 NM Traffic All Traffic Alerts Advisories Alerts Only Restore Defaults Returns values to or...

Page 211: ...dex Feature Selection Weather Source SiriusXM Connext or FIS B METAR Off On IR Satellite Off On Lightning Off On Restore Defaults Returns values to original factory settings Connext Settings Selectabl...

Page 212: ...a shown in each field may be selected from a list after Change Data Fields is selected 1 While viewing the Map page touch the Menu key 2 From the Map Menu screen touch the Change Data Fields key Touch...

Page 213: ...o scroll through the list Touch the desired item to select it or touch the Back key to cancel selection Map Data Field Type BRG Bearing to Current Waypoint GSL GPS Altitude DIS Distance to Current Way...

Page 214: ...er Nearest Services Music Utilities System Messages Symbols Appendix Index 9 1 4 Map Detail The Map Detail feature allows four levels of decluttering to remove map information The declutter level is d...

Page 215: ...hown at the indicated Map Detail Level Feature 0 1 2 3 Feature 0 1 2 3 Tower River Lake Names TRSA Land Country Text ADIZ Large City Alert Areas Medium City Caution Areas Small City Danger Areas Small...

Page 216: ...omentarily switches the display to Map Pan Mode While in Map Pan Mode touch the display gently and drag your finger to pan around the map 1 Touch the Map page display Info On Selected Item Pan Mode An...

Page 217: ...On Selected Item Pan Mode Annunciation and Bearing and Distance To The Cursor From Present Position And Elevation At The Cursor Touch To Edit FPL On The Display Aircraft Present Position Touch To Step...

Page 218: ...he display to scroll the display in the direction of your finger movement The Map Pointer cross hair location is based on where your finger touches the display but after dragging your finger the Map P...

Page 219: ...the display starts Pan Mode Options are available to Create a waypoint at the Map Pointer position and to Graphically Edit Flight Plan 9 3 1 Pan Map Mode The Pan Map mode allows you to move the map di...

Page 220: ...way and touching the Done key At any point a step may be removed by touching the Undo key or the whole process ended by touching the Cancel key The Undo key will remove up to nine steps 9 3 3 1 Adding...

Page 221: ...ap Display Figure 9 37 Drag Selected Leg of Flight Plan to New Waypoint 4 Touch the Done key The aircraft will now navigate according to the new flight plan New FPL Waypoint Active Flight Plan Leg Tou...

Page 222: ...ap page display The Map Mode selection keys will appear Touch the Graphically Edit FPL key 2 Touch a waypoint or airway on the flight plan that you want to remove 3 Drag the flight plan line away from...

Page 223: ...ch To Undo Last Step Figure 9 40 Start New Flight Plan with Origin Waypoint 3 Touch a waypoint or airway on the map for the next waypoint or airway in the flight plan Continue adding waypoints or airw...

Page 224: ...he external CDI HSI for approaches which are not approved for GPS See the ILS example in the Procedures section for more information NOTE GPS phase of flight annunciations LPV ENR etc are not applicab...

Page 225: ...N 7XX or with the external OBS selector on your HSI or CDI For leg types that do not support OBS this key will be shown as a SUSP key This key will then also function as an Unsuspend key for legs that...

Page 226: ...ed airspace boundaries appear on the map showing the individual sectors in the case of Class B Class C or Class D airspace The following symbols are used to depict the various airports and navaids on...

Page 227: ...is the center of the depicted traffic 1 From the Home page touch the Traffic key 2 Use the active areas on the display and the Menu options to set up the Traffic display 10 1 Traffic Pop Up When the G...

Page 228: ...x 10 2 Traffic Test The Traffic Test function is only available on some traffic systems The aircraft must be on the ground and Traffic Status must be in Standby 1 Touch the Test key to activate the te...

Page 229: ...capable terminal radar site Aircraft without an operating transponder are invisible to bothTrafficAdvisory Systems TAS andTIS Aircraft without altitude reporting capability are shown without altitude...

Page 230: ...TIS also provides a vector line showing the direction in which the traffic is moving to the nearest 45 Traffic information for which TIS is unable to determine the bearing non bearing traffic is displ...

Page 231: ...g up unless there is no valid heading The traffic mode is annunciated in the upper left corner of the Traffic Map Page When the aircraft is on the ground TIS automatically enters Standby Mode Once the...

Page 232: ...nd Standby mode 10 3 4 Altitude Display 1 While viewing theTraffic page touch the Operate key to begin displaying traffic Operate is displayed in the Traffic Status field 2 Touch the Altitude Filter k...

Page 233: ...to visual traffic avoidance it has some system limitations that must be fully understood to ensure proper use Many of these limitations are inherent in secondary radar surveillance In other words the...

Page 234: ...o extrapolate intruders to their expected positions consistent with the time of display in the cockpit Occasionally aircraft maneuvering will cause this algorithm to induce errors in the display These...

Page 235: ...ted As long as a single TA remains on the display no additional voice alerts are generated If a second TA appears on the display or if the number of TAs initially decreases and then subsequently incre...

Page 236: ...ge Traffic Page Annunciation Description No Data Data is not being received from the transponder Failed The transponder has failed Unavailable TIS is unavailable or out of range Table 10 3 TIS Failure...

Page 237: ...banner at the bottom center of maps on which traffic can be displayed Traffic Status Banner Annunciation Description Traffic Coast 9 SEC The displayed data is not current 6 to 12 seconds since last m...

Page 238: ...ed intermittently or not at all Aircraft without altitude reporting capability are shown without altitude separation data or climb descent indication Pilots should remain vigilant for traffic at all t...

Page 239: ...y aircraft with operating transponders will be detected Traffic is displayed according to TCAS symbology using four different symbols TAS Symbol Description Non Threat Traffic intruder is beyond 5 NM...

Page 240: ...imity Advisory Altitude Filter Traffic Status Key Operate Standby Range Ring Distance Figure 10 8 Traffic Page 10 4 2 1 Switching from Standby Mode to Operating Mode 1 From the Home page touch the Tra...

Page 241: ...SKY889 2 NM 6 NM 12 NM Garmin GTS 820 and 850 Honeywell KTA 810 TAS KTA 910 TAS KMH 820 IHAS KMH 920 IHAS and Avidyne TAS 620 Ryan 9900BX 2 NM 6 NM 12 NM 24 NM 40 NM Table 10 7 Available Traffic Rang...

Page 242: ...ation on the self test and operating modes The Traffic Status is indicated in the lower left corner of the Traffic Page Mode Traffic Mode Annunciation Traffic Page Traffic Display Enabled Icon Other M...

Page 243: ...banner at the lower left corner of maps on which traffic can be displayed Traffic Status Banner Annunciation Description TA 6 0 03 System cannot determine bearing of Traffic Advisory Annunciation indi...

Page 244: ...traffic targets into one traffic group The group symbol maintains the iconology of the highest priority traffic target in the group and indicates a grouped symbol by the presence of an asterisks to t...

Page 245: ...lected Traffic Proximate Non Directional Traffic Proximate Directional Traffic Proximate Off scale Selected Traffic Non Directional Alerted Traffic Off Scale Non Directional Alerted Traffic Directiona...

Page 246: ...Off Surface or Airborne Select Motion Vector Absolute Relative Off Select Vector Duration 30 sec 1 min 2 min 5 min Select TCAS Status Operate and Standby Figure 10 11 ADS B Traffic Menu 10 5 1 1 ADS...

Page 247: ...gets display how the traffic target is moving relative to your aircraft These vectors are calculated using the traffic targets track and ground speed and your aircraft s track and ground speed These t...

Page 248: ...Orientation Ownship Icon Range Ring Radius 3000 ft Above and Descending Traffic Motion Vector White Proximate Non Directional Traffic Indicates Multiple Targets Touch NEXT To View Each Target Figure...

Page 249: ...tilities System Messages Symbols Appendix Index Ownship Icon Ownship Icon Target Target Motion Vector Motion Vector Figure 10 15 Comparison of Absolute and Relative Motion Vectors With a Single Target...

Page 250: ...duration will result in a longer vector Selected Vector Duration Figure 10 17 Traffic Motion Vector Duration Selection 10 5 1 5 Altitude Filter 1 Touch the Altitude Filter key to change the altitude v...

Page 251: ...lay range selections Ryan 9900BX 1 NM 1 and 2 NM 2 and 6 NM 6 and 12 NM and 12 and 24 NM 10 6 1 Ryan TCAD Description NOTE Refer to the Ryan TCAD Pilot s Guide for a detailed description of the Ryan T...

Page 252: ...affic Page for Ryan TCAD with GDL 88 10 6 2 Altitude Mode The GDL 88 has four altitude display modes Normal 2 700 feet Above 2 700 feet to 9 000 feet Below 9 000 feet to 2 700 feet and Unrestricted 9...

Page 253: ...ol Menu The TCAD Control Menu allows control over the settings for the TCAD Traffic display Select TCAD Control Menu Figure 10 21 TCAD Traffic Menu 1 While viewing theTraffic menu touch the TCAD Contr...

Page 254: ...no green bar touch the Field Elevation key to manually select the Field Elevation for traffic reporting Use the keypad to select the elevation value 3 Touch the Enter key to accept the selected value...

Page 255: ...ontrol menu touch the Operate key to activate TCAD traffic 2 Touching the Operate key toggles TCAD traffic operation on and off 10 6 3 5 Ground Mode 1 While viewing the TCAD Control menu touch the Gro...

Page 256: ...Icon Range Ring Radius Altitude Separation 900 Feet Closing Touch To Select Active Shield Touch To View Traffic Menu Traffic Advisory Altitude Separation 0 Feet Steady Altitude Separation Figure 10 25...

Page 257: ...rol over the settings for the TCAD Traffic display 1 While viewing the Traffic page touch the Menu key Set Traffic Audio Volume Select Shield Setup Select Approach Mode Set Armed or Active Figure 10 2...

Page 258: ...ion Touch To Select Shield Type Approach or Standard Figure 10 28 TCAD 9900B Shield Setup for Approach 2 Touch the Field Elevation key 3 With the Use DESTAPT key deactivated no green bar touch the Fie...

Page 259: ...uch To Manually Set Shield Height Touch To Select Shield Type Approach or Standard Figure 10 29 TCAD 9900B Shield Setup for En Route Standard and Terminal 2 Touch the Shield Height key and use the key...

Page 260: ...tation Ownship Icon Range Ring Radius Altitude Separation 1600 Feet Ascending Touch To Select Altitude Filter Touch To View Traffic Menu Traffic Advisory Altitude Separation 200 Feet Descending Traffi...

Page 261: ...displayed in the Altitude Filter field Selected Altitude Filter Figure 10 31 Traffic Altitude Filter Selection Altitude Mode Displayed Traffic Range Below 9900 ft to 2700 ft Normal 2700 ft to 2700 ft...

Page 262: ...r graph 3 Touch the Back key to return to the TCAD Control menu 10 8 3 2 Shield Setup The Shield Setup function allows you to select the Shield Type mode of operation and the size of the shield volume...

Page 263: ...dard or Terminal Shield Type 1 While viewing theTCAD Control menu touch the ShieldType key and touch the desired Shield Type Enroute Standard or Terminal Touch To Shield Range Touch To Manually Set Sh...

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Page 265: ...nd Warning System TAWS B is an optional feature and is intended to provide the flight crew with both aural and visual alerts to aid in preventing inadvertent Controlled Flight Into Terrain CFIT HTerra...

Page 266: ...e MSL altitude Therefore GPS altitude provides a highly accurate and reliable MSL altitude source to calculate terrain and obstacle alerts Terrain utilizes terrain and obstacle databases that are refe...

Page 267: ...ion 1 Touch the Terrain key on the Home page Heading Annunciation Ownship Position Aircraft GSL Value GPS Derived Range Rings Terrain Menu Key Terrain Page Title Red Terrain Is Above Or Within 100 ft...

Page 268: ...0 Arc Outline Outer Arc Range Inner Arc Range Aircraft GSL Value GPS Derived Terrain Menu Key Red Terrain Is Above Or Within 100 ft Below The Aircraft Altitude Yellow Terrain Is Between 100 ft and 100...

Page 269: ...hown if available in the database However all obstructions may not be available in the database and data may be inaccurate Terrain information should be used as an aid to situational awareness Never u...

Page 270: ...operations with six to nine passenger seats FAR Parts 91 223 135 154 11 3 1 TAWS B Requirements TAWS requires the following to operate properly A valid terrain obstacle database A valid 3 D GPS positi...

Page 271: ...erenced to Mean Sea Level Using the GPS position and GSL altitude TAWS displays a 2 D picture of the surrounding terrain and obstacles relative to the position and altitude of the aircraft Furthermore...

Page 272: ...round TAWS System Failure TAWS information can be displayed on the Map page Terrain and obstacles with heights greater than 200 feet Above Ground Level AGL are displayed in yellow and red The GTN 7XX...

Page 273: ...L 1000 ft AGL Obstacle Symbol Red Terrain Obstacle at or within 100 ft below current aircraft altitude WARNING Red Yellow Terrain Obstacle between 100 ft and 1000 ft below current aircraft altitude CA...

Page 274: ...y Map range is adjustable with the In and Out keys from 1 to 200 NM as indicated by the map range rings or arcs 11 3 7 1 Terrain Page Layers 1 While viewing the Terrain page touch the Menu key Select...

Page 275: ...either the 360 or Arc keys from the Menu 1 While viewing the Terrain page touch the Menu key 2 Touch the 360 or Arc key 11 3 7 3 Terrain Page TAWS Selections The TAWS selections allow you to inhibit a...

Page 276: ...AWS Alerts Alerts are issued when flight conditions meet parameters that are set within TAWS software algorithms When an alert is issued visual annunciations are displayed and aural alerts are simulta...

Page 277: ...l be removed when the alert is no longer active 11 3 8 1 TAWS B Alerting Colors and Symbology Color and symbols are also associated with TAWS alerts The alert annunciations show in the bottom left cor...

Page 278: ...Obstacle Ahead Pull Up Obstacle Ahead Pull Up or Obstacle Obstacle Pull Up Pull Up FLTA Terrain Caution RTC C ITI C Terrain Ahead Terrain Ahead or Caution Terrain Caution Terrain FLTA Obstacle Cautio...

Page 279: ...Alert Criteria 11 3 8 3 Forward Looking Terrain Avoidance Reduced Required Terrain Clearance RTC and Reduced Required Obstacle Clearance ROC alerts are issued when the aircraft flight path is above t...

Page 280: ...Descent Alert PDA is issued when the system detects that the aircraft is significantly below the normal approach path to a runway PDA alerting begins when the aircraft is within 15 NM of the destinat...

Page 281: ...ed Annunciation 1 While viewing the Terrain page touch the Menu key 2 Touch the TAWS Inhibit key to inhibit or enableTAWS choice dependent on current state A green bar in the key indicates the TAWS is...

Page 282: ...Map Traffic Terrain Weather Nearest Services Music Utilities System Messages Symbols Appendix Index Altitude Loss Feet Height Above Terrain Feet DON T SINK or TOO LOW TERRAIN Figure 11 15 Negative Cli...

Page 283: ...Available is generated when the aircraft is airborne 11 3 8 8 TAWS Failure Alert TAWS continually monitors several system critical items such as database validity hardware status and GPS status If the...

Page 284: ...e situational awareness and aid in reducing controlled flight into terrain Garmin HTAWS is TSO C194 authorized Units installed in helicopters that do not have HTAWS installed will display HTerrain Pro...

Page 285: ...o situational awareness Never use it for navigation or to maneuver to avoid terrain HTAWS uses terrain and obstacle information supplied by government sources The data undergoes verification by Garmin...

Page 286: ...terrain obstacle database versions are displayed along with a disclaimer to the pilot At the same time HTAWS self test begins HTAWS gives the following aural messages upon test completion HTAWS Syste...

Page 287: ...ttings HTAWS Terrain Colorization Overlay Rotorcraft Ownship HTAWS Legend 360 View Figure 11 20 Terrain Page with HTAWS 360 View 360 View View from above aircraft depicting surrounding terrain on all...

Page 288: ...rations from published airports and heliports HTAWS should be operated in Normal mode HTAWS configured units will always start up with HTAWS alerts uninhibited To inhibit HTAWS alerts 1 While viewing...

Page 289: ...ses visual and aural annunciation of caution alerts Reduced protection allows low level operations and landings off airport with a minimum number of alerts while continuing to provide protection from...

Page 290: ...en bar 2 Touch MENU and then touch theAlertACK key to acknowledge the alert To activate RP Mode 1 While viewing the Terrain HTAWS page touch MENU 2 Toggle activation of RP Mode by touching the RP Mode...

Page 291: ...aircraft Orange Terrain is between 0 ft and 250 ft above the aircraft Yellow Terrain is between 250 ft and 0 ft below the aircraft Green Terrain is between 250 ft and 500 ft below the aircraft Black T...

Page 292: ...ht plan on or off The green bar will show when the Flight Plan overlay is shown 3 Touch Back to return to the Terrain HTAWS display 11 4 5 HTAWS Symbols The symbols and colors in the following figures...

Page 293: ...at or above current aircraft altitude Yellow Obstacle is between 250 ft and 0 ft below current aircraft altitude White Obstacle is 250 ft or more below current aircraft altitude Figure 11 23 HTAWS Obs...

Page 294: ...base is shown on the Terrain Database Versions Page located on the System System Status page Databases are checked for integrity at power up If a database is found to be missing and or deficient the H...

Page 295: ...ch database Regional definitions may change without notice Database Coverage Area Americas North Latitudes 0 to N90 Longitudes W180 to W30 Americas South Latitudes N30 to S90 Longitudes W180 to W30 At...

Page 296: ...to note that not all obstacles are necessarily charted and therefore may not be contained in the Obstacle Database 11 4 11 HTAWS Alerts Alerts are issued when flight conditions meet parameters that a...

Page 297: ...sance alerting Any potential impact points are depicted on the display There are 2 levels of severity for FLTA alerts They are cautionary amber and warning red in nature and are described in further d...

Page 298: ...13 Voice Call Out Aural Alert The purpose of the Voice Call Out aural alert messages are to provide an advisory alert to the pilot that the aircraft is between 500 feet and 100 feet above terrain in...

Page 299: ...disabled through the Voice Call Outs Selection option on the System Audio page NOTE VCOs are available down to 100 feet above terrain when HTAWS is installed and use GSL above terrain to generate call...

Page 300: ...ex 3 Touch the MAXVoice Callout key to select theVoice Callouts Maximum Voice Callout Range None Selected Touch To Set Maximum Voice Callout Range Figure 11 26 View the Maximum Voice Callout Range Non...

Page 301: ...16 HTAWS Failure Alert HTAWS continually monitors several system critical items such as database validity hardware status and GPS status If the terrain obstacle database is not available the aural me...

Page 302: ...e Forward Looking Terrain Avoidance Warning for Obstacle None None Alerting thresholds are reduced Visual and aural annunciation of caution alerts are suppressed None None Five Hundred Four Hundred Th...

Page 303: ...onse to the alert unless the terrain or obstacle is clearly identified visually and determined by the pilot not to be a factor to the safety of the operation A HTAWS caution alert indicates terrain or...

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Page 305: ...s are installed a key for each product will be shown Touch the key for the desired weather product When a single weather product is installed touching the Weather key will go directly to the Weather p...

Page 306: ...epict current weather conditions NOTE Do not rely solely upon data link services to provideTemporary Flight Restriction TFR information Always confirm TFR information through official sources such as...

Page 307: ...XM key Age Of Selected Weather Products NEXRAD Weather Weather Product Legends Touch or To Select Altitude Selected Altitude Out Of Coverage Area Figure 12 4 SiriusXM Weather Page 2 While viewing the...

Page 308: ...f the currently displayed weather products 1 While viewing the Data LinkWeather menu touch the Legend key Legend Of Selected Weather Products Touch Legend And Slide Finger Up And Down To Scroll Legend...

Page 309: ...Cyclone Cell Movement AIREPS PIREPS Lightning NEXRAD Surface Fronts Cloud Tops Echo Tops City Forecast SIGMET AIRMET METAR Freezing Levels Icing Potential County Warnings Winds Aloft Turbulence TFR F...

Page 310: ...is received the color of the product age displayed changes to yellow WARNING Do not use the indicated data link weather product age to determine the age of the weather information shown by the data li...

Page 311: ...er of minutes that have elapsed since the weather product was created by SiriusXM Weather The unit does not display the valid times assigned to the information within these products Weather Product Ex...

Page 312: ...sages Symbols Appendix Index Weather Product Expiration Time Minutes Broadcast Rate Minutes Turbulence 180 12 Radar Coverage 30 5 Temporary Flight Restriction TFR 60 12 Terminal Aerodrome Forecast TAF...

Page 313: ...rocessing and dissemination of NEXRAD images can be significant and may not reflect the current radar synopsis Due to the inherent delays and the relative age of the data it should be used for long ra...

Page 314: ...ected reflectivity Reflectivity as it relates to hazardous weather can be very complex The role of radar is essentially to detect moisture in the atmosphere Simply put certain types of weather reflect...

Page 315: ...antenna elevation angle An individual NEXRAD site cannot depict high altitude storms at close ranges It has no information about storms directly over the site Each square block on the display represe...

Page 316: ...t Info Map Traffic Terrain Weather Nearest Services Music Utilities System Messages Symbols Appendix Index NEXRAD Limitations Canada Radar coverage extends to 55 N Any precipitation displayed between...

Page 317: ...ghest radar echo The highest radar echo does not indicate the top of a storm or clouds rather it indicates the highest altitude at which precipitation is detected This information is determined from N...

Page 318: ...dix Index 12 1 7 Cloud Tops NOTE Due to similarities in color schemes it is not possible to display Echo Tops and Cloud Tops at the same time Cloud tops data depicts cloud top altitudes as determined...

Page 319: ...ll Movement data shows the location and movement of storm cells as identified by a ground based system Cells are represented by yellow squares with direction of movement indicated with short orange ar...

Page 320: ...1 9 SIGMETs and AIRMETs SIGMETs SIGnificant METerological Information and AIRMETs AIRmen s METerological Information are broadcast for potentially hazardous weather considered of importance to aircraf...

Page 321: ...awareness and protection weather warnings from the National Weather Service This can include information on fires tornadoes severe thunderstorms flood conditions and other natural disasters 1 While v...

Page 322: ...ines for the altitude and location at which the Freezing Level is found When no data is displayed for a given altitude the data for that altitude has not been received or is out of date and has been r...

Page 323: ...ic pressure They can also contain information on precipitation amounts lightning and other critical data METARs are shown as colored flags at airports that provide them 1 While viewing the Data LinkWe...

Page 324: ...usic Utilities System Messages Symbols Appendix Index 12 1 13 Cyclone The current location of the cyclone is shown along with its projected path with the date and time 1 While viewing the Data LinkWea...

Page 325: ...tning Lightning data shows the approximate location of cloud to ground lightning strikes A yellow cross icon represents a strike that has occurred within a 2 kilometer approx 1 NM region The exact loc...

Page 326: ...and the direction they are moving High and Low pressure centers are noted with a large H or L A Cold Front is a front where cold air replaces warm air A blue line with blue triangles will point in th...

Page 327: ...lot s Guide Foreword Getting Started Audio Xpdr Ctrl Com Nav FPL Direct To Proc Charts Wpt Info Map Traffic Terrain Weather Nearest Services Music Utilities System Messages Symbols Appendix Index City...

Page 328: ...d at selected altitudes Altitudes can be selected in 3000 foot increments from the surface up to 45 000 feet 1 While viewing the Data LinkWeather menu touch the Winds Aloft key Wind Symbols Selected W...

Page 329: ...onditions are characterized by the presence of relatively large super cooled water droplets indicative of freezing drizzle and freezing rain aloft SLD threat areas are depicted as black and red blocks...

Page 330: ...rbulence is classified as light moderate severe or extreme at altitudes between 21 000 and 45 000 feet Turbulence data is intended to supplement AIRMETs and SIGMETs 1 While viewing the Weather Data Li...

Page 331: ...lities are required to solicit PIREPs A PIREP may contain non forecast adverse weather conditions such as low in flight visibility icing conditions wind shear and turbulence PIREPs are issued as eithe...

Page 332: ...idancesystemthatdetectselectricaldischargesassociatedwiththunderstorms within a 200 NM radius of the aircraft The StormScope measures relative bearing and distance of thunderstorm related electrical a...

Page 333: ...s Lightning Strike Rate Lightning Display Mode Cell or Strike Touch To Clear Lightning Strikes Orientation Annunciation HDG N A Heading Is Not Available Figure 12 40 StormScope Display 360 Display Vie...

Page 334: ...d in smaller numbers 1 While viewing theWeather StormScope page touch the Clear Strikes key to clear lightning strikes 2 Lightning strikes will be cleared from the display and the Rate value will be r...

Page 335: ...ng StormScope Data on the Map Page The Map Page displays cell or strike information using yellow lightning strike symbology overlaid on a moving map This added capability improves situational awarenes...

Page 336: ...r Radar The term RADAR is an acronym for RAdio Detecting and Ranging Pulsed radar locates targets by transmitting a microwave pulse beam that upon encountering a target is then reflected back to the r...

Page 337: ...am is much like the beam of a spotlight The farther the beam travels the wider it gets The radar is only capable of seeing what is inside the boundaries of the beam Figure 12 44 Radar Beam from 12 inc...

Page 338: ...tance attenuation It is also more intense As the radar signal passes through moisture a portion of the radar energy is reflected back to the antenna However much of the energy is absorbed If precipita...

Page 339: ...cts precipitation associated with clouds thunderstorms and turbulence The best radar signal reflectors are raindrops wet snow or wet hail The larger the raindrop the better it reflects The size of the...

Page 340: ...f water such as lakes rivers and oceans are not good reflectors and normally do not provide good returns The energy is reflected in a forward scatter angle with inadequate energy being returned They c...

Page 341: ...um safe distance from the antenna for personnel near an operating airborne weather radar The minimum safe distance is based upon the FCC s exposure limit at 9 3 to 9 5 GHz for general population uncon...

Page 342: ...raft flying level adjust the antenna tilt so ground returns are displayed at a distance that equals the aircraft s current altitude AGL divided by 1 000 For example if the aircraft is at 14 000 feet a...

Page 343: ...et Change in Antenna Tilt 10 nm 0 1000 2000 3000 4000 1000 2000 3000 4000 1 0 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 Figure 12 49 Vertical Change in Radar Beam per Nautical Mile Therefore with the antenna tilt set so that the...

Page 344: ...n extra wide margin In areas where the displayed target intensity is red or magenta indicating large amounts of precipitation the turbulence is considered severe Areasthatshowsteepcolorgradients inten...

Page 345: ...evelopment is rapid A course may become blocked within a short time When displaying shorter ranges periodically select a longer range to see if problems are developing further out That can help preven...

Page 346: ...torm the greater the probability that it contains hail Vertically scanning the target return can give the radar top of a thunderstorm that contains hail Radar top is the top of a storm cell as detecte...

Page 347: ...enna CAUTION In Standby mode the antenna is parked at the center line It is always a good idea to put the radar in Standby mode before taxiing the aircraft to prevent the antenna from bouncing on the...

Page 348: ...ine Bearing Line Adjustment Gain Calibration Setting Sector Scan Selection Scan Direction Tilt Adjustment Range Scale Antenna Stabilization Orientation Bearing Line Display Figure 12 54 Weather Radar...

Page 349: ...is initiated countdown is displayed on the screen After the warm up is complete the selected mode will be available 1 While on the ground touch MODE 2 In the Weather Radar Mode window touch STANDBY T...

Page 350: ...grees To compensate for this the vertical display will erase the portion of the vertical display that is no longer being scanned It will appear that the vertical sweep wraps around when reaching the e...

Page 351: ...olor level The ideal aiming point is just below the freezing level of the storm The best way to find this point is to use the Vertical Scan feature The antenna tilt angle can be centered on the strong...

Page 352: ...ex 12 4 5 Adjusting the Bearing Line 1 Touch the SHOW BRG key This displays the Bearing Line in Horizontal Scanning mode 2 To adjust the Bearing Line touch the BEARING key An adjustment window will be...

Page 353: ...ed as a color not representative of the true intensity Remember to return the gain setting to Calibrated for viewing the actual intensity of precipitation 1 While viewing the WX Radar page touch the G...

Page 354: ...can angle from Full in increments of 20 40 and 60 in horizontal or vertical scanning 1 While viewing the WX Radar page touch Sector Scan to display the Sector Scan Mode window Touch the Desired Sector...

Page 355: ...disabled at display ranges greater than 160 NM 12 4 8 1 Weather Attenuated Color Highlight WATCH While in horizontal scan mode this feature can be used as a tool to determine areas of possible inaccu...

Page 356: ...tion beyond the currently displayed range and 80 to 320 NM from the aircraft s present position Weather Alert targets appear as red bands along the outer range ring at the approximate azimuth of the d...

Page 357: ...dar Menu touch ACT to toggle ACT 2 To deactivate ACT repeat sequence 12 4 8 5 Turbulence Detection GWX 70 only Turbulence Detection activates a feature that detects and displays severe turbulence Turb...

Page 358: ...r and Map functions The Weather pages may be oriented to either Track Up Heading or North Up Both Connext and XM Weather may be installed and selected individually Connext Weather coverage is availabl...

Page 359: ...ducts and coverage can be found at http fly garmin com fly garmin gfds weather NOTE A system can be configured for multiple weather products but only one may be selected for viewing in the Weather or...

Page 360: ...from the display This ensures that the displayed data is consistent with what is currently being broadcast by Connext Satellite Radio services If more than half of the expiration time has elapsed fro...

Page 361: ...It is necessary to request the downloading of weather products Requests can be sent manually or set to automatically update at a selected rate The Connext weather data may be updated at any time regar...

Page 362: ...d your present position Destination Connext Data Request TouchtheDestinationkeytorequestthatweatherinformation will be shown around the destination waypoint in the flight plan Flight Plan Data Request...

Page 363: ...es Music Utilities System Messages Symbols Appendix Index 12 5 3 3 Connext Weather Map Orientation 1 While viewing the Connext Weather Menu touch the Orientation key 2 Touch the orientation choices of...

Page 364: ...omer Service to create a Connext account Provide the GTN System ID and airframe info model tail number etc 2 Customer Service will issue an access code to enter on the Connext Registration page 3 Whil...

Page 365: ...gistration display touch the Access Code field and enter an invalid access code to deactivate the Connext registration 2 Any weather requests will now fail and the system will no longer be linked to t...

Page 366: ...nk weather product Due to time delays inherent in gathering and processing weather data for data link transmission the weather information shown by the data link weather product may be significantly o...

Page 367: ...e front of this guide for the limitations that apply to the Connext data Rainfall data is color coded as follows Figure 12 78 Connext PRECIP Weather Map Display and Legend The No Coverage color indica...

Page 368: ...e lightning strike is not displayed Only cloud to ground strikes are reported in the US and extreme southern Canada cloud to cloud strikes are not reported Lightning Symbol Lightning Legend Figure 12...

Page 369: ...dard format for current weather observations METARs are generally updated hourly but some site are more frequent Special updates are done as conditions warrant METARs typically contain information abo...

Page 370: ...arted Audio Xpdr Ctrl Com Nav FPL Direct To Proc Charts Wpt Info Map Traffic Terrain Weather Nearest Services Music Utilities System Messages Symbols Appendix Index Selected METAR VFR Product Age META...

Page 371: ...weather information for a particular route of flight When significant weather conditions are reported or forecast Air Traffic Control ATC facilities are required to solicit PIREPs A PIREP may contain...

Page 372: ...the WX Aloft ALT or soft keys steps down or up in 3 000 foot increments Product Age Winds Aloft Altitude Selection Winds Aloft Symbol Winds Aloft Legend Figure 12 84 Connext Weather Winds Aloft Figure...

Page 373: ...ized SIGMET is a significant weather condition occurring at a localized geographical position SIGMET Line Selected SIGMET Line Product Age SIGMET AIRMET Legend Figure 12 86 Connext Weather Page AIRMET...

Page 374: ...detected by ground based radar for a specific area Colors are used to identify the different NEXRAD echo intensities reflectivity measured in dBZ decibels of Z Reflectivity designated by the letter Z...

Page 375: ...t To Proc Charts Wpt Info Map Traffic Terrain Weather Nearest Services Music Utilities System Messages Symbols Appendix Index NEXRAD METAR PIREP Wind Temp Aloft SIGMET AIRMET Orientation Legend Track...

Page 376: ...te where available As Available otherwise Typically 20 minutes Winds and Temperatures Aloft 90 or at the end of the valid period 10 12 hours Pilot Weather Report PIREP Blue Regular Yellow Urgent 90 10...

Page 377: ...n The GDL 88 can display weather from multiple ground stations 1 From the Home page touch the Weather key on the Home page and then touch the FIS B Weather key if necessary Age Of Selected Weather Pro...

Page 378: ...irectly at the sun Military aircraft deploy metallic dust which can cause alterations in radar scans Interference from buildings or mountains which may cause shadows Scheduled maintenance may put a ra...

Page 379: ...hen enabled NEXRAD weather information is shown Composite data from all of the NEXRAD radar sites in the United States is shown This data is composed of the maximum reflectivity from the individual ra...

Page 380: ...Coverage Shown Out Of Regional NEXRAD Coverage Within Regional NEXRAD Area But Coverage Not Available Figure 12 93 Weather Page With Regional NEXRAD Displayed Combined NEXRAD Regional NEXRAD data with...

Page 381: ...es Music Utilities System Messages Symbols Appendix Index Selecting NEXRAD in the FIS B Weather Menu 1 While viewing the FIS B weather page touch the Menu key to select the NEXRAD choice 2 Touch the N...

Page 382: ...ppendix Index 12 6 3 FIS B TFRs Temporary Flight Restrictions TFRs provide detailed information for local short term restrictions The update rate is approximately every 20 minutes Figure 12 96 FIS B T...

Page 383: ...s every five minutes METAR Symbol Description VFR ceiling greater than 3000 ft AGL and visibility greater than five miles Marginal VFR ceiling 1000 3000 ft AGL and or visibility three to five miles IF...

Page 384: ...Air Traffic Control ATC facilities are required to solicit PIREPs A PIREP may contain non forecast adverse weather conditions such as low in flight visibility icing conditions wind shear and turbulenc...

Page 385: ...ap Traffic Terrain Weather Nearest Services Music Utilities System Messages Symbols Appendix Index 3 Touch a weather information symbol to view details for that item PIREP Details Selected PIREP For D...

Page 386: ...re at selected altitudes Altitudes can be selected in increments from the 1 000 feet up to 53 000 feet The update rate is every 12 hours 1 While viewing the Data LinkWeather menu touch the Wind Temp A...

Page 387: ...and AIRMETs SIGMETs SIGnificant METerological Information and AIRMETs AIRmen s METerological Information are broadcast for potentially hazardous weather considered of importance to aircraft The updat...

Page 388: ...ct To Proc Charts Wpt Info Map Traffic Terrain Weather Nearest Services Music Utilities System Messages Symbols Appendix Index 2 Touch a SIGMET AIRMET line to view details Touch the Back key to return...

Page 389: ...Intersections and User waypoints within 200 NM of your current position In addition the Nearest pages include the five nearest Flight Service Station FSS and center ARTCC FIR points of communication a...

Page 390: ...f available items You can also touch an item on the list and drag your finger to scroll the list 3 Touch the highlighted item to view more detailed information 4 To navigate Direct To the waypoint you...

Page 391: ...listed Scroll Bar Indicate More Items On The List Airport Information Airport Identifier Figure 13 3 Nearest Airport 2 Touch the Up and Down keys to scroll through the list 3 Touch the Airport Identi...

Page 392: ...to the 25 nearest intersections within 200 NM of your present position 1 While viewing the Nearest function touch the INT key A list of the nearest 25 Intersections within 200 NM will be listed Slide...

Page 393: ...Traffic Terrain Weather Nearest Services Music Utilities System Messages Symbols Appendix Index 3 Touch the Intersection Identifier key to show theWaypoint Info page for the selected Intersection Int...

Page 394: ...VOR Page also indicates the frequency and may be used to quickly tune the Nav radio to the nearby VOR GTN 750 only TouchtheVORFrequencykeytoplacethefrequencyinthestandbyfieldofthe Nav window Touch the...

Page 395: ...ntifier key to show the Waypoint Info page for the selected VOR VOR Map Detail VOR Information Referenced To Current Position Additional VOR Information VOR Location Figure 13 9 Nearest VOR Waypoint I...

Page 396: ...of your present position 1 While viewing the Nearest function touch the NDB key A list of the nearest 25 NDBs within 200 NM will be listed Arrows Indicate More Items On The List NDB Information NDB I...

Page 397: ...ance to the 25 nearest user waypoints within 200 NM of your present position 1 While viewing the Nearest function touch the UserWaypoint key A list of the nearest 25 User waypoints within 200 NM will...

Page 398: ...s the air space as Airspace Within 2 NM If you are within two nautical miles of an airspace and your current course will take you inside in less than 10 minutes the message AIR SPACE ALERT Airspace wi...

Page 399: ...undary Airspace Sector Name Map Pointer Map Pointer Location Information Figure 13 15 Airspace Sectors 1 While viewing the Nearest function touch the Airspace key A list of the nearest 25 Airspaces wi...

Page 400: ...ure 13 17 Nearest Airspace Waypoint Information Once you have been provided an airspace alert message detailed information concerning the specific airspace is provided on the Nearest Airspace Page The...

Page 401: ...resent position For each ARTCC listed the Nearest ARTCC page also indicates the frequency s and may be used to quickly tune the COM transceiver to the center s frequency Touch the ARTCC Frequency key...

Page 402: ...cies are available Touch the Multiple FREQ key to display the frequencies Selected ARTCC Frequency Key ARTCC Multiple Frequency List ARTCC Multiple Frequency Key Figure 13 19 Nearest ARTCC Multiple Fr...

Page 403: ...or each FSS listed the Nearest FSS Page also indicates the frequency s and may be used to quickly tune the COM transceiver to the FSS s frequency Touch the FSS Frequency key to place the frequency in...

Page 404: ...uencies are available Touch the Multiple FREQ key to display the frequencies FSS Multiple Frequency List Slider Indicates More Frequencies Touch And Drag Finger To View More Touch The Up And Down Keys...

Page 405: ...ATIS Automated Service Observing System ASOS and Automated Weather Observing Station AWOS weather reporting stations within 200 NM 1 While viewing the Nearest function touch the WX FREQ key A list of...

Page 406: ...ndex Selected Weather Frequency Key Selected Weather Frequency Inserted Into Standby Window Figure 13 25 Nearest Weather Station Selected Frequency 4 Touch the Weather Station Identifier key to show t...

Page 407: ...GSR 56 is an Iridium satellite transceiver that supports voice telephone calls aircraft position reporting and world wide weather products While viewing the Home page touch the Services key to view th...

Page 408: ...tations Basedonsignalsfromsatellites coverage far exceeds land based transmissions SiriusXM Satellite Radio services are subscription based For more information on specific service packages visit http...

Page 409: ...es can be activated SiriusXM Satellite Radio uses one or both of the coded IDs to send an activation signal that when received by the GDL 69A allows it to play entertainment programming These IDs are...

Page 410: ...andchannelselections as presets for quick recall The music volume level may also be managed Current Volume Touch to Change Volume Touch Step To Previous Or Next Channel Current Channel Touch to Select...

Page 411: ...channels such as Jazz Rock or News can be selected to list the available channels for a type of music or other contents 1 While viewing the Music page touch the Browse key and then touch the desired...

Page 412: ...ectly in the selected category using the numeric keypad 1 While viewing the main Music page touch the Channel key The Channel Number selection page will appear Touch Channel Key Figure 14 7 Selecting...

Page 413: ...e Radio Volume The Volume control allows you to set the audio volume level as well as mute the audio 1 While viewing the Music page touch the Volume key Touch To Raise The Volume Touch To Lower The Vo...

Page 414: ...ter recall A delay of several seconds can occur when setting or recalling a preset Touch To Select Bank of Presets XM 1 XM 2 or XM 3 Touch To Recall Selected Preset Selected Preset Channel Figure 14 1...

Page 415: ...s been activated Perform a quick check of the circuit breakers to ensure that power is applied to the Data Link Receiver For troubleshooting purposes check the Menu on the Music Page or the GDL 69 Box...

Page 416: ...t Services Music Utilities System Messages Symbols Appendix Index 2 The GDL status information is provided on this page 3 Touch the Menu key to display the GDL Status Menu Figure 14 12 GDL Status Menu...

Page 417: ...Suppression selected The Call Time value shows the length of the call time for the current call using the Iridium phone Phone Status shows the current operating status of the Iridium phone Status Des...

Page 418: ...uch Phone select a phone number or select one from Contacts Touch To Select Number From Existing Contacts Touch To Delete Previous Character Touch To Select Phone Number Entered Phone Number Touch To...

Page 419: ...l Com Nav FPL Direct To Proc Charts Wpt Info Map Traffic Terrain Weather Nearest Services Music Utilities System Messages Symbols Appendix Index 4 To make a direct call with a keypad touch the Touchto...

Page 420: ...he pop up will show that the call is connected and the cumulative call time will be shown 1 When an incoming call is available touch the Enter key or the ANSWER key to answer the call Or press the Ign...

Page 421: ...atus Description Off Call Suppression is turned off Calls may be transmitted and received through the Iridium phone On Call Suppression is turned on The incoming call pop up will not be shown The call...

Page 422: ...h the Soft Keys 1 While viewing the Iridium Phone page touch the VOL keys to adjust the phone volume Touch To Reduce Volume Phone Volume Level Bar Graph Touch To Increase Volume Figure 14 20 Select So...

Page 423: ...the Address key to sort by Address 2 Touch the Suppression key and then touch the call suppression choice The current choice will be shown on the Suppression key 3 While viewing the Inbox Drafts or O...

Page 424: ...ntacts 4 Touch the Message window to enter the text for the message Use the keypad to create the message 5 Touch Send to send the message Touch Save to save the message as a draft Touch Delete to dele...

Page 425: ...tem variables and transmits them over the Iridium satellite at a given interval through the GSR 56 1 While viewing the Services page touch the Position Reports key Touch To Enable Automatic Reporting...

Page 426: ...how Waiting 14 4 7 2 Position Reporting Status The Time Until Transmit field is a countdown timer that shows the time until the next data transmission This field is blank when the aircraft is on the g...

Page 427: ...Phone Book Note that it is necessary to dial a 1 the area code and then the number 14 4 8 1 Creating a Contact 1 While viewing the Services page touch the Contacts key Existing Contacts Touch To Add...

Page 428: ...vices Music Utilities System Messages Symbols Appendix Index 14 4 8 2 Using a Contact 1 While viewing the Contacts page touch an existing contact Touch To Call The Contact Phone Number Touch To Send A...

Page 429: ...erage is available for your current location or at a specified waypoint at any time and date RAIM performs checks to ensure that the GTN unit has adequate satellite geometry during your flight The Tri...

Page 430: ...ia Power On In Air Departure Time Reset Time Criteria Power On In Air Indicated ALT BARO CAS TAT TRK HDG Ground Speed Mode Depart Time Depart Date Ground Speed Point to Point Flight Plan P POS From To...

Page 431: ...a certain altitude near an airport Once the profile is defined message alerts and additional data can be configured on the Default NAV and Map Pages to keep you informed of your progress Cruise Altit...

Page 432: ...er Target Altitude Target Waypoint Figure 15 4 VCALC Page Functional Diagram 1 From the Utilities page touch VCALC VCALC Status Message Vertical Speed Required For Target ALT At Offset Desired Target...

Page 433: ...setup 1 While viewing the VCALC page touch Target ALT Numeric Keypad Selected Altitude Backspace Key Figure 15 6 Select VCALC Target Altitude 2 Use the numeric keypad to select the desired Target Alti...

Page 434: ...st Services Music Utilities System Messages Symbols Appendix Index 15 1 3 Vertical Speed VS Profile This value sets the desired vertical speed 1 While viewing the VCALC page touch VS Profile Numeric K...

Page 435: ...age designated as either before or after the Target Waypoint 1 While viewing the VCALC page touch the Offset key Numeric Keypad Selected Target Offset Backspace Key Figure 15 8 Select VCALC Target Off...

Page 436: ...t in the flight plan that will be used for planning a descent When using a flight plan the target waypoint is a reference that can be specified from the waypoints contained in the flight plan By defau...

Page 437: ...they occur With Display Messages not selected VCALC messages will not be displayed 1 While viewing the VCALC page touch Display Messages to toggle the display of VCALC messages in the Message functio...

Page 438: ...xible Generic Timer is available for general timing needs NOTE When a count up timer is used the preset value has no function 1 While viewing the Utilities page touch the Flight Timers key Departure T...

Page 439: ...RAIM may not be available when flying some approaches The GTN unit automatically monitors RAIM during approach operations and warns you if RAIM is not available In such cases use a non GPS based appro...

Page 440: ...estimated time en route ETE en route safe altitude ESA and estimated time of arrival ETA information for a direct to point to point between two specified waypoints or for any programmed flight plan Th...

Page 441: ...it is shown as minutes seconds Estimated time of arrival ETA ETA is shown as hours minutes and is the local time at the destination If in Point To Point mode then the ETA is the ETE added to the depar...

Page 442: ...t to Point 3 Touch the P POS key to toggle between using your present position as the From waypoint when selected or a waypoint selected from the database when P POS is deselected If P POS is selected...

Page 443: ...ypoint Figure 15 15 Selecting a From Waypoint 5 Touch the To key and then use the keypad to select a waypoint from the database for the destination waypoint and touch Enter 6 Touch the DepartTime key...

Page 444: ...io Xpdr Ctrl Com Nav FPL Direct To Proc Charts Wpt Info Map Traffic Terrain Weather Nearest Services Music Utilities System Messages Symbols Appendix Index Touch To Select Departure Year Touch To Sele...

Page 445: ...Average Ground Speed 9 After completing theTrip Planning selections the trip statistics will be shown in the lower half of the display Trip Statistics For Selected Route Figure 15 19 Utility Trip Pla...

Page 446: ...light plan or the cumulative flight plan 1 Touch the Mode key to select Flight Plan mode if required Touch To Select P to P or Flight Plan Mode Touch To Select Flight Plan From Catalog Touch To Select...

Page 447: ...tion is chosen statistics will relate to the entire flight plan Touch To Select Flight Plan Leg Cumulative FPL Shown Figure 15 22 Select Flight Plan Leg 4 Touch the DepartTime key and then use the key...

Page 448: ...sages Symbols Appendix Index 7 Statistics for the current flight plan leg are displayed in the lower half of the display The Cumulative flight plan is shown Trip Statistics Touch To View Statistics Fo...

Page 449: ...the currently active flight plan or direct to but also point to point between two specified waypoints and for any pro grammed flight plan Fuelonboardandfuelflowaremanuallyenteredintheunitstart upseque...

Page 450: ...ies page touch the Fuel Planning key 2 Touch the Mode key to toggle to Point to Point 3 Touch the P POS key to toggle between using your present position as the From waypoint when selected or a waypoi...

Page 451: ...d to select a waypoint from the database and touch Enter Touch For Waypoint Search Touch To Select From Waypoint Selected From Waypoint Figure 15 26 Selecting the From Waypoint 5 Touch the To key and...

Page 452: ...Symbols Appendix Index 7 Touch the Fuel Flow key and then use the keypad to select the average fuel flow and touch Enter Touch To Select Fuel Value Selected Fuel Flow Value Figure 15 28 Selecting Fue...

Page 453: ...flight plan 1 Touch the Mode key to select Flight Plan mode if required Touch To Select P to P or Flight Plan Mode Touch To Select Flight Plan From Catalog Touch To Select Expected Average Ground Spe...

Page 454: ...tive FPL Shown Figure 15 32 Select Flight Plan Leg 4 If desired touch the Fuel on Board key and then use the keypad to select the Fuel on Board value and touch Enter 5 If desired touch the Fuel Flow k...

Page 455: ...air temperature TAT the temperature including the heating effect of speed read on a standard outside temperature gauge This item computes true airspeed TAS and density altitude based upon the factors...

Page 456: ...ect the Indicated Altitude and then touch Enter Touch To Select Indicated Altitude Value Selected Indicated Altitude Value Touch To Clear Values Touch To Select Above Or Below Sea Level Figure 15 34 S...

Page 457: ...Speed and then touch Enter Touch To Select Calculated Air Speed Value Selected Calculated Air Speed Value Touch To Clear Values Touch To Cancel Selection Figure 15 36 Select Calculated Air Speed Value...

Page 458: ...nd then touch Enter Touch To Select Track Angle Value Selected Track Angle Value Touch To Clear Values Touch To Cancel Selection Figure 15 38 Select Track Angle Value 6 Touch the HDG key and then the...

Page 459: ...ctive so the display can be manually cleaned The front bezel keypad and display can be cleaned with a microfiber cloth or with a soft cotton cloth dampened with clean water DO NOT use any chemical cle...

Page 460: ...190 01007 03 Rev D Foreword Getting Started Audio Xpdr Ctrl Com Nav FPL Direct To Proc Charts Wpt Info Map Traffic Terrain Weather Nearest Services Music Utilities System Messages Symbols Appendix In...

Page 461: ...16 SYSTEM The System function allows you to change unit settings customize operation to your preferences and check on the operation of your unit The System pages cover System Status GPS Status Externa...

Page 462: ...uel Manual Offset Arrival Destination Proximity Class B TMA Class C TCA Class D Restricted MOA Military Other Airspace Altitude Buffer Low Wing Prop High Wing Prop Kit Plane Turboprop Twin Engine Prop...

Page 463: ...GTN unit and the equipment attached to it This information is useful if it is necessary to contact Customer Service The System Status page shows the System ID and serial number for the GTN unit hardw...

Page 464: ...ses and cross validates the data but cannot guarantee the accuracy and completeness of the data The following databases are stored on Supplemental Data Cards provided by Garmin Terrain The terrain dat...

Page 465: ...80 days of the expiration date FliteCharts no longer functions Basemap The Basemap database contains land and water data such as roads boundaries rivers and lakes Aviation TheNavigationdatabaseisupdat...

Page 466: ...nd copied into internal memory Terrain Topographic map Terrain TAWS SD card As required fly garmin com Systems using HTAWS require a 2 5 arc second database Obstacle Obstacle information for map and T...

Page 467: ...blems You may wish to refer to this page occasionally to monitor GPS receiver performance and establish a normal pattern for system operation Should problems occur at a later date you may find it help...

Page 468: ...the satellite s but it has been excluded by the FDE program as a faulty satellite Solid cyan signal strength bars The receiver has collected the necessary data but is not using the satellite in the po...

Page 469: ...tests Table 16 3 GPS Signal Messages The GPS Status Page also indicates the accuracy of the position fix using Horizontal Figure of Merit HFOM Vertical Figure of Merit VFOM and Estimated Position Unce...

Page 470: ...ystem SBAS SBAS is a system that supports wide area or regional augmentation through the use of additional satellite broadcast messages WAAS EGNOS and MSAS are known SBAS providers At the time of prin...

Page 471: ...ty depicts an area where the ownship location is guaranteed to be when the aircraft location cannot be accurately determined The area of the Circle of Uncertainty becomes larger as GPS horizontal accu...

Page 472: ...e And Communicating LRU Not Available Or Communicating Touch For More Information Figure 16 8 External LRU Page 2 When more information is available about the listed units touch the More Info key to v...

Page 473: ...end Touch To View GDL Status Menu SW Version and Serial Number Audio Radio ID Signal Level Data Radio ID Signal Level Subscription Level Figure 16 9 GDL 69 69A Status Page 2 Touch the Menu key to disp...

Page 474: ...ate represents that the ASA Application is manually or automatically selected off Unavailable Fault Required Input data is not available due to a failure or the ASA Application process is failed Unava...

Page 475: ...us The GSR 56 Status page displays information about the status of the GSR 56 1 While viewing the External LRUs page touch More Info for the GSR 56 LRU Touch To Register Phone and Datalink Status Curr...

Page 476: ...ities System Messages Symbols Appendix Index 16 4 Setup System Setup allows setting the time convention Com channel spacing crossfilling to a second GTN or GNS unit and Nearest Airport search filterin...

Page 477: ...ossfill With Dual Units Touch Key to Set Runway Surface Type Touch Key to Set Time Offset Touch Key to Set ILS CDI Capture Touch Key to Select CDI Scale Figure 16 16 System Setup Page 2 After making t...

Page 478: ...may be selected between 8 33 kHz and 25 0 kHz WhileviewingtheSystemSetuppage touchChannel Spacing to toggle between 8 33 kHz and 25 0 kHz channel spacing 16 4 1 3 Nearest Airport Criteria Nearest Air...

Page 479: ...rd Runway Surfaces Only Touch to Select Hard or Soft Runway Surfaces Touch to Select Water Surfaces Only Figure 16 20 Nearest Airport Runway Surface Type 2 Touch Minimum Runway Length to display the k...

Page 480: ...licates sent from the GTN unit to the GNS unit will replace some characters with a sign while leaving significant characters to aid in identification such as USR003 becomes US 003 NOTE Upon crossfill...

Page 481: ...abled Crossfill or 2 When Crossfill is about to be enabled you will be prompted to note that data will be overwritten in the other unit Touch OK to enable Crossfill or touch Cancel to return to the Sy...

Page 482: ...Capture type may be selected manually or automatically The selected CDI Scale will be reflected in the annunciation bar at the bottom of the display Touch To Select CDI Scale Touch To Select ILS CDI C...

Page 483: ...of the destination Airspace Alerts generate a message and filtering of the Nearest Airspace list The altitude component of Airspace Alerts are dependent on both aircraft and airspace altitude and the...

Page 484: ...rspace Alert Proximity Selection 4 Touch the Altitude Buffer key to set the buffer altitude value A numeric keypad will appear Select the desired value and then touch Enter Touch To Cancel Selected Al...

Page 485: ...agnetic Variation Enter numeric value E or W Temperature Celsius C or Fahrenheit F Fuel Gallons GAL Kilograms KG Liters LT or Pounds LB Table 16 2 System Units Setup 16 6 1 Setup Units Use these setti...

Page 486: ...e magnetic variation computed by the GPS receiver The True setting references all information to true north The User selection allows the pilot to enter values between 0 and 179 E or W NOTE When chang...

Page 487: ...n and then touch Enter Use the Numeric Keypad to Select User manual Magnetic Variation Touch Key to Delete Values Touch Key to Toggle Hemisphere Current User Mag Var Value Cancel Selection And Return...

Page 488: ...Terrain Weather Nearest Services Music Utilities System Messages Symbols Appendix Index 16 7 Ownship Settings The Ownship setting allows the selection of an aircraft type for the ownship icon 1 While...

Page 489: ...e TAWS Only Touch To Select Voice Callouts Optional Figure 16 37 System Audio Selection 2 Touch the Arrow keys to adjust the Key Click Volume 3 Touch the Male or Female key to select the audio voice t...

Page 490: ...t To Proc Charts Wpt Info Map Traffic Terrain Weather Nearest Services Music Utilities System Messages Symbols Appendix Index 5 Touch the MAX Voice Callout key to select the value Touch To Select Voic...

Page 491: ...ve Manual adjustments may be made from 100 to 10 The negative adjustment is limited to prevent the backlight from being accidently decreasing the backlight to the point where the display of informatio...

Page 492: ...190 01007 03 Rev D Foreword Getting Started Audio Xpdr Ctrl Com Nav FPL Direct To Proc Charts Wpt Info Map Traffic Terrain Weather Nearest Services Music Utilities System Messages Symbols Appendix In...

Page 493: ...y viewed page The Messages provide an aid to troubleshooting system operation Message Key Touch To Toggle Message Display Message List Figure 17 1 Message Display Message Description Action ABORT APPR...

Page 494: ...lerts are configured No action is necessary message is informational only AIRSPACE ALERT Within 2 nm of airspace The aircraft is within 2nm of an airspace type for which alerts are configured No actio...

Page 495: ...e or connection to GTN is lost The GTN is configured for Garmin audio panel control GMA 35 and the GTN cannot communicate with the GMA 35 No control of the GMA 35 will be possible Remove power from th...

Page 496: ...temp or undervoltage Reducing transmitter power Com radio is in overtemp or undervoltage mode and transmitting power has been reduced to prevent damage to the com radio Radio range will be reduced Dec...

Page 497: ...cabin airflow especially near the GTN Contact dealer for service if this message persists COOLING FAN The cooling fan has failed The GTN cooling fan is powered but it is not turning at the desired RPM...

Page 498: ...vice DATABASE Chart database valid until DATE The GTN is configured for ChartView or FliteCharts and the chart database has or is about to expire Verify chart database expiration date on the System Sy...

Page 499: ...tacle database is missing or corrupt Re load these databases on the external SD card DATABASE Terrain display unavailable for current location The aircraft is outside the terrain database coverage are...

Page 500: ...DL 88 is not able to transmit an ADS B message due to a failure with the GDL 88 system or antenna s Contact dealer for service DATALINK GDL 88 ADS B fault The GDL 88 has detected a fault with one of t...

Page 501: ...ATALINK GDL88 CSA failure The GDL 88 is reporting to the GTN that the CSA application has failed Traffic alerting on ADS B traffic is unavailable Ensure the aircraft has a clear view of the sky If the...

Page 502: ...GSR Weather Position Reporting and Phone Services will be unavailable Contact dealer for service DATA LOST Pilot stored data was lost Recheck settings User settings such as map detail level nav range...

Page 503: ...r in the current navigation database Verify stored cataloged flight plans and procedures Modify stored flight plans as necessary to include waypoints that are in the current navigation database FPL WP...

Page 504: ...om the catalog to make room for the waypoints from the GNS GNS CROSSFILL Waypoint transfer failed Waypoint transfer failed incomplete The data transfer should be reattempted GPS NAVIGATION LOST Insuff...

Page 505: ...rent GPS receiver or a non GPS based source of navigation Contact dealer for service GPS SEARCHING SKY Ensure GPS antenna has an unobstructed view of the sky The GPS module is acquiring position and m...

Page 506: ...OME key has been in pressed position for at least 30 seconds This key will now be ignored Verify the HOME key is not pressed Press the Home key again to cycle its operation Contact dealer for service...

Page 507: ...etc Use a different GPS receiver or a non GPS based source of navigation Contact dealer for service if this message persists MAGNETIC VARIATION Aircraft in area with large mag var Verify all course an...

Page 508: ...is informational only PARALLEL TRACK Parallel track not supported past IAF Parallel track is not supported on approaches No action is necessary message is informational only PARALLEL TRACK Parallel tr...

Page 509: ...ion for at least 30 seconds This input will now be ignored and the com radio will no longer transmit Verify the Push To Talk key switch is not stuck Contact dealer for service if this message persists...

Page 510: ...sfer NAV RMT XFR key switch has been in pressed position for at least 30 seconds This input will now be ignored This input is not available in all installations Verify the NAV RMT XFR key switch is no...

Page 511: ...act dealer for service if this message persists REMOTE KEY STUCK RP Mode key is stuck The remote RP MODE key switch has been in pressed position for at least 30 seconds This input will now be ignored...

Page 512: ...to shallow the turn STORMSCOPE StormScope is inoperative or connection to GTN is lost The GTN is configured for a WX 500 StormScope but is not receiving data from it Close the Stormscope circuit brea...

Page 513: ...vice has been in standby for more than 60 seconds Set the traffic device to operate on the traffic page if traffic alerts are desired TRAFFIC Traffic device battery low Traffic device user config sett...

Page 514: ...ntact dealer for service TRUE NORTH APPROACH Verify NAV Angles are referenced to True North T A procedure is loaded that is referenced to true north and the active leg has a published true north refer...

Page 515: ...formation WX RADAR FAIL Weather radar is inoperative Weather radar is reporting a system fault Contact dealer for service WX RADAR SERVICE Weather radar needs service Return unit for repair Weather ra...

Page 516: ...190 01007 03 Rev D Foreword Getting Started Audio Xpdr Ctrl Com Nav FPL Direct To Proc Charts Wpt Info Map Traffic Terrain Weather Nearest Services Music Utilities System Messages Symbols Appendix In...

Page 517: ...describe the symbols that are found on the Map display 18 1 Map Page Symbols Symbol Description Unknown Airport Non towered Non serviced Airport Towered Non serviced Airport Non towered Serviced Airp...

Page 518: ...rain Weather Nearest Services Music Utilities System Messages Symbols Appendix Index 18 2 SafeTaxi Symbols Symbol Description Helipad Airport Beacon Under Construction Zones Unpaved Parking Areas Tabl...

Page 519: ...ater than 1200 ft vertical separation Proximity Advisory PA intruder is within 5 NM and less than 1200 ft vertical separation Traffic Advisory TA closing rate distance and vertical separation meet TA...

Page 520: ...fic color may be configured as cyan Out of Range Traffic Advisory Table 18 6 9900BX TCAS Symbols Symbol Description Basic Non Directional Traffic Basic Directional Traffic Basic Off scale Selected Tra...

Page 521: ...L Unlighted Obstacle Height is greater than 1000 ft AGL Lighted Obstacle Height is greater than 1000 ft AGL Figure 18 1 Obstacle Altitude Color Correlation Potential Impact Point Unlighted Obstacle Pr...

Page 522: ...ween 0 ft and 250 ft below the aircraft altitude Yellow Terrain is more than 250 ft above the aircraft altitude Red Terrain is between 0 ft and 250 ft above the aircraft altitude Orange 250 ft 250 ft...

Page 523: ...ailable Indicator Terrain Proximity Enabled and Not Available Indicator StormScope Within coverage of a TIS B ground station when connected to a GDL 88 Not within coverage of a TIS B ground station wh...

Page 524: ...ional ownship is shown if there is no heading or ground track This typically only occurs during start up In helicopters without a heading source the non directional ownship symbol will also appear bel...

Page 525: ...ent AGL Above Ground Level AIM Airman s Information Manual AIRMET Airman s Meteorological Information ALT altitude AP autopilot APR approach APT airport aerodrome ARINC Aeronautical Radio Incorporated...

Page 526: ...CTA Control Area CTAF Common Traffic Advisory Frequency CTRL control CUM The total of all legs in a flight plan DALT density altitude DB DBASE database DCLTR DECLTR declutter deg degree DEP departure...

Page 527: ...unication Commission FCST forecast FD flight director FIR Flight Information Region FIS B Flight Information Services Broadcast FISDL Flight Information Service Data Link FLTA Forward Looking Terrain...

Page 528: ...Bus HSI Horizontal Situation Indicator HTAWS Helicopter Terrain Awareness and Warning System Hz Hertz IAF Initial Approach Fix ICAO International Civil Aviation Organization IFR Instrument Flight Rule...

Page 529: ...ts MAX maximum MAXSPD maximum speed overspeed MDA barometric minimum descent altitude METAR Aviation Routine Weather Report MIN minimum Minimum Safe Altitude Uses Grid MORAs to determine a safe altitu...

Page 530: ...tegrity Monitoring RAM random access memory REF reference REQ required REV reverse revision revise RMI Radio Magnetic Indicator RNG range RNWY runway ROC Reduced Required Obstacle Clearance RT right R...

Page 531: ...s and Warning System TCA Terminal Control Area TCAS Traffic Collision Avoidance System TEMP temperature TERM terminal TFR Temporary Flight Restriction T HDG True Heading TIS Traffic Information System...

Page 532: ...er Nearest Services Music Utilities System Messages Symbols Appendix Index VOR VHF Omni directional Range VORTAC very high frequency omnidirectional range station and tactical air navigation VS Vertic...

Page 533: ...Internal GTN memory 56 days on Thursdays fly garmin com Updates installed via SD card and copied into internal memory Terrain Topographic map Terrain TAWS SD card As required fly garmin com Obstacle O...

Page 534: ...is provided directly from Jeppesen Contact Jeppesen www jeppesen com for ChartView subscription and update information An enablement card that is purchased from Garmin is separate from the Jeppesen da...

Page 535: ...n the card The data cards cannot be moved between units SD Card Figure 19 1 SD Card Database Location The Garmin databases can be updated by following the instructions on fly garmin com Once the updat...

Page 536: ...ata to the card as it will be write protected The tab must be in the Up position to work correctly Card Programmer If a card programmer is having trouble finding or writing data to the SD cards you ma...

Page 537: ...ed on the splash screen Some databases can take up to 15 minutes to update 4 The database update page will prompt to either Update or Continue Touch the Update key to update the database s Touch the C...

Page 538: ...roduct contains a Demo mode that allows simulation of all operations of the product to allow practice and familiarization while staying on the ground WARNING Do not use the GTN to navigate while Demo...

Page 539: ...19 3 Demo Mode Setup 4 Touch the GPS key to reach the Demo GPS Settings page The Position Error values Horizontal Protection Level Fault Detection HPL FD HPL SBAS and Vertical Protection Level VPL SBA...

Page 540: ...key to reach the Demo Navigation Settings page Touch To Select Airspeed Touch To Select Altitude Touch To Select Track Mode Touch To Select Vertical Speed Figure 19 5 Demo Mode Navigation Settings 6...

Page 541: ...ditionally altering your touch technique to use the pad of your finger to touch the unit rather than the tip will increase the touchscreen sensitivity while using gloves This qualification must be com...

Page 542: ...e Waypoint key Same Worse Type KSLE using the touchscreen then touch Enter Same Worse Navigate to the Home Screen Press HOME NA Touch the Flight Plan key Same Worse Enter the following waypoints using...

Page 543: ...fication Task Operation With Glove circle one Navigate to the flight plan page NA While viewing the flight plan page touch the list and drag up down to view the flight plan waypoints Same Worse While...

Page 544: ...190 01007 03 Rev D Foreword Getting Started Audio Xpdr Ctrl Com Nav FPL Direct To Proc Charts Wpt Info Map Traffic Terrain Weather Nearest Services Music Utilities System Messages Symbols Appendix In...

Page 545: ...10 9 11 2 11 12 11 13 11 15 11 19 16 23 ALT 15 27 Altimeter ii 11 7 Altitude 6 15 11 1 16 7 16 8 Altitude buffer 16 23 Altitude Display Mode 10 6 10 15 Altitude reporting 2 3 Altitude type 15 5 Angle...

Page 546: ...View subscription 7 14 16 5 19 10 City 9 27 12 36 City forecast 12 22 Class B airspace 9 27 18 8 Class C airspace 9 27 18 8 Class D airspace 9 27 18 8 Cloud tops 12 7 12 14 Cloudy 12 8 Com 1 16 3 1 Ch...

Page 547: ...equency 3 5 FIR 13 1 FIS B 12 70 Five hundred aural alert 11 14 Flight ID 2 5 Flight phase 11 16 Flight plan 1 18 4 1 9 14 15 18 15 25 Flight plan frequency 3 9 Flight plan menu 4 16 Flight timers 15...

Page 548: ...on 8 11 9 19 9 27 13 4 18 1 Invert colors 7 13 Invert flight plan 4 17 4 24 Iridium 12 54 14 1 14 11 14 19 J Jeppesen 19 10 Jeppesen database 19 10 K King autopilot 6 21 Knobs 1 2 1 5 L Land data 9 4...

Page 549: ...VOR 13 6 Nearest waypoint 13 1 Nearest weather 13 17 Negative climb rate 11 14 11 17 NEXRAD 9 7 12 7 12 9 12 75 Limitations 12 11 NEXRAD Canada 12 12 Next airspace 9 29 Non directional ownship 18 8 N...

Page 550: ...Runway length 1 12 16 19 Runways 8 7 Runway surface 1 12 16 19 Ryan TCAD 10 25 S SafeTaxi 7 16 7 18 9 14 9 19 16 4 18 2 SafeTaxi symbols 18 2 Satellite telephone 14 11 SBAS 16 10 Scale 9 16 10 13 18...

Page 551: ...74 Thunderstorms 12 8 12 35 12 39 12 40 12 42 Time 12 7 12 61 12 72 16 8 16 10 16 17 Time format 1 12 Time until transmit 14 20 TIS 10 4 10 7 10 9 Topo data 9 4 Topo scale 9 16 Tornadoes 12 8 12 42 T...

Page 552: ...1 Waypoint options 4 5 Weather 8 9 9 22 12 1 12 54 Weather alert 12 52 Weather legend 12 4 Weather mapping 12 39 Weather product 12 61 14 3 Weather radar 12 43 Wind 9 1 12 7 12 8 12 61 12 65 12 68 12...

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