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GTX 35R/45R Installation Manual (Non-Certified Aircraft)
Rev. 1
Page 6-4
6.4.1
GAE Calibration
Figure 6-2 Sensor Configuration Page (Garmin Altitude Encoder)
1. With a Pitot/static test set connected, select the GAE tab under the Sensor tab in the Configuration
section.
2. Under the Installed option, select the GAE-12.
3. Select the appropriate ceiling based on the aircraft’s maximum operating altitude.
4. Select a minimum of 3 Point Counts.
5. Select “Set.”
6. Adjust the Pitot/static test set to match the first altitude test point.
7. Select “Start” under the automatic adjustment.
8. Once the correction value is stable and the measured altitude box turns green, select “Continue.”
9. Adjust the Pitot/static test set to match the next altitude test point.
10. Once the Pitot/static test set matches the test point, select “Continue.”
11. Once the correction value is stable and the measured value turns green, select “Continue.”
12. Continue to calibrate the GAE using steps 9 through 11 until the calibration is complete.
