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Garmin GTX 3X5 Pilot’s Guide

190-01499-00  Rev. 1

WARNING:

 

 Do not use data link weather  information for maneuvering in, 

near, or around areas of hazardous weather.  Information contained within 
data link weather products may not accurately depict current weather 
conditions. 

WARNING:

 

 Do not use the indicated data link weather product age to 

determine the age of the weather information shown by the data link 
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 signif  cantly older than the indicated 
weather product age. 

NOTE

:  This product, its packaging, and its components contain chemicals 

known  to  the  State  of  California  to  cause  cancer, birth  defects, or 
reproductive  harm. This  notice  is  being  provided  in  accordance  with 
California’s  Proposition  65. If  you  have  any  questions  or  would  like 
additional information, please refer to our website at 
www.garmin.com/prop65. 

NOTE: 

The coverage expected from the GTX 3X5 is limited to line of

 

sight.  Low altitude or aircraft antenna shielding by the aircraft itself may 
result in reduced range. Range can be improved by climbing to a higher 
altitude.  

NOTE: 

This product does not contain any user-serviceable parts. Repairs 

should only be made by an authorized Garmin service center. 
Unauthorized  repairs or modifications could result in permanent 
damage to the equipment, and void your warranty and your authority to 
operate this device under FCC and FAA regulations.

WARNING:

    To 

 

reduce  the  risk  of  unsafe  operation,  carefully  review 

and  understand 

 

all  aspects  of  the  GTX  3X5  Pilot’s  Guide.  Thoroughly 

practice basic operation prior to actual use. 

WARNING:

  The  display  surface  is  coated  with  a  special  anti-reflective 

coating

 

 that is very sensitive to skin oils, waxes, and abrasive cleaners. 

It is very important to clean the lens using an eyeglass lens cleaner that 
is  specified  as  safe  for  anti-refl

ective  coating

s  with  a  clean,  lint-free 

cloth.

CAUTION

:  The Garmin GTX 3X5 should be turned off before starting or 

shutting down aircraft engine(s).

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Summary of Contents for GTX 3X5 Series

Page 1: ...GTX 3X5 Series Transponder Pilot s Guide DRAFT COPY ...

Page 2: ... or other electronic storage medium to be viewed for personal use provided that such electronic or printed copy of this manual or revision must contain the complete text of this copyright notice and provided further that any unauthorized commercial distribution of this manual or any revision hereto is strictly prohibited This part shall comply with Garmin Banned and Restricted Substances document ...

Page 3: ...ITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE STATUTORY OR OTHERWISE THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS WHICH MAY VARY FROM STATE TO STATE INNOEVENTSHALLGARMINBELIABLEFORANYINCIDENTAL SPECIAL INDIRECTORCONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES WHETHER RESULTING FROM THE USE MISUSE OR INABILITY TO USE THE PRODUCT OR FROM DEFECTS INTHE PRODUCT SOME STATES DO NOTALLOWTHE EXCLUSION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAM...

Page 4: ... to our website at www garmin com prop65 NOTE The coverage expected from the GTX 3X5 is limited to line of sight Low altitude or aircraft antenna shielding by the aircraft itself may result in reduced range Range can be improved by climbing to a higher altitude NOTE This product does not contain any user serviceable parts Repairs should only be made by an authorized Garmin service center Unauthori...

Page 5: ...e NOTE It is the responsibility of the GTX 3X5 owner to obtain proper licensing before using the transponder AC 90 100A Statement of Compliance The Garmin navigational unit meets the performance and functional requirements of AC 90 100A DRAFT COPY ...

Page 6: ...com Look for our Product Registration link on the Home page Also be sure to record your serial number in the space provided To obtain accessories for your unit please contact your Garmin dealer This guide is available in pdf format at www garmin com manuals If you have any questions the Garmin Product Support department may be reached Monday through Friday 7 00 AM to 7 00 PM Central Time US 913 39...

Page 7: ...345 1 1 1 3 References 1 1 1 4 Acronyms and Abbreviations 1 2 2 GTX 3X5 Controls 2 1 2 1 Power Control Keys 2 1 2 2 Mode Selection Keys 2 1 2 3 Squawk Code Keys 2 2 2 4 Function Keys 2 2 3 Features and Settings 3 1 3 1 Transponder XPDR 3 1 3 2 TIMERS TMR 3 2 3 3 ALTITUDE ALT 3 3 3 4 SYSTEM SYS 3 4 DRAFT COPY ...

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Page 9: ...190 01499 00 Rev 1 Garmin GTX 3X5 Pilot s Guide vii Figure 2 1 Squawk Code Entry Field 2 2 DRAFT COPY ...

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Page 11: ...c Outside air temperature display Density altitude display Internal GPS Optional 1 2 GTX 345 The GTX 345 is a mode S transponder with TSO compliant ADS B Out and ADS B In functionality The GTX 345 is a TSO compliant mode S transponder with ADS B Out and ADS B In functionality Features Dual band ADS B traffic display output and aural alerting Helicopter specific Airport Area Alerting and On Scene M...

Page 12: ...ic Airborne Determination ADSB Automatic Dependant Surveillance Broadcast ATCRBS Air Traffic Control Radar Beacon System ASR Automatic Speech Recognition PIREP Pilot Report SSR Special Position Identification SPI Special Position Identification TCAS Traffic Collision Avoidance System DRAFT COPY ...

Page 13: ...s off SBY Powers on into standby mode 2 2 Mode Selection Keys The transponder becomes an active part of the ATCRBS when either the ON or ALT function is selected The transponder responds to interrogations from TCAS equipped aircraft SBY Selects the standby mode The transponder will not reply to any interrogations or transmit ADS B Out ON Selects the On mode The transponder replies to interrogation...

Page 14: ...ey when the cursor is on the first digit of the code or pressing the CRSR key during code entry removes the cursor and cancels code entry Figure 2 1 Squawk Code Entry Field 2 4 Function Keys IDENT The IDENT key activates the special position identification SPI pulse for 18 seconds which distinguishes your transponder from others on the air traffic controller s screen The word IDENT will appear in ...

Page 15: ... pages CLR Clears selected entry and exit menus 8 UP Enters the number eight in the Flight ID or Count Down timer Navigates up in menus and within top level function groups 9 DOWN Enters the number nine in the Flight ID or Count Down timer Navigates down in menus and within top level function groups DRAFT COPY ...

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Page 17: ...he system 1090ES TX CTRL This page displays the current ON OFF state of the 1090ES ADS B Out function Access to pilot control of the 1090ES ADS B Out function is through this page when allowed by system configuration UAT TX CTRL This page displays the current ON OFF state of the UAT ADS B Out function Access to pilot control of the UAT ADS B Out function is through this page when allowed by system...

Page 18: ...airborne flight timer that starts and stops automatically with the GTX s automatic airborne determination The timer measures the elapsed airborne time since the last on ground to airborne transition Manual start stop reset controls are available via the ENT and CLR keys TRIP TIMER This page provides an airborne flight timer that starts and stops automatically with the GTX s automatic airborne dete...

Page 19: ... This page displays the current altitude deviation from the desired altitude to maintain The desired altitude is automatically set when the altitude monitor is turned on ON OFF controls are available via the CRSR and ENT keys SAT DALT This page displays the current static air temperature SAT and density altitude DALT when available DRAFT COPY ...

Page 20: ...ffset is pilot modifiable via the CRSR and UP DOWN keys MESSAGES This page displays the number of active system messages Viewing active system messages is available via CRSR key menu selection BLUETOOTH This page displays the status of the GTX 345 Bluetooth function The Bluetooth function isautomatically placed into pairing mode when this page is displayed INTERNAL GPS This page displays the statu...

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