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Garmin GTN 625, Pilot'S Manual

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Page 1: ...Traffic Terrain Weather Procedures Waypoint Info Nearest System Services Utilities GTN 625 635 650 Pilot s Guide Flight Plan Map ...

Page 2: ...are registered trademarks of Garmin International or its subsidiaries Garmin SVT Telligence and Smart Airspace are trademarks of Garmin International or its subsidiaries These trademarks may not be used without the express permission of Garmin NavData is a registered trademark of Jeppesen Inc SkyWatch and Stormscope are registered trademarks of L 3 Communications 2018 SiriusXM Satellite Radio Siri...

Page 3: ...ellectual property rights in and to the Software remain with Garmin and or its third party providers You acknowledge that the Software is the property of Garmin and or its third party providers and is protected under the United States of America copyright laws and international copyright treaties You further acknowledge that the structure organization and code of the Software are valuable trade se...

Page 4: ...gh 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 unlikely it may be possible for erroneous operation to occur without a fault indication shown by the GTN 6XX It is thus the responsibility of the pilot to detect such an occurrence by means of cross checking with all ...

Page 5: ...e 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 older than the indicated weather product age WARNING Never use datalinked weather to attempt to penetrate a thunderstorm Both the FAA Advisory Circular Subject Thunderstorms and the Airman s Information Manual AIM recommend avoidi...

Page 6: ... COATING It is very important to clean the lens using a clean lint free cloth and an eyeglass lens cleaner that is specified as safe for anti reflective coatings CAUTION TFRs provided by datalink weather sources i e FIS B and SiriusXM are only advisory and do not replace a thorough preflight briefing on TFR times and locations Not all TFRs may be shown To determine accurateTFR information verify w...

Page 7: ...n familiar with all FAA regulatory and advisory guidance and information related to the use of databases in the National Airspace System Garmin equipment will only recognize and use databases that are obtained from Garmin or Jeppesen Databases obtained from Garmin or Jeppesen are assured compliance with all data quality requirements DQRs by virtue of a Type 2 Letter of Authorization LOA from the F...

Page 8: ... or needs to adjust the database visit flyGarmin com NOTE Garmin requests the flight crew report any observed discrepancies related to database information These discrepancies could come in the form of an incorrect procedure incorrectly identified terrain obstacles and fixes or any other displayed item used for navigation or communication in the air or on the ground To report an aviation database ...

Page 9: ... a different circuit than the affected equipment Consult an authorized dealer or other qualified avionics technician for additional help if these remedies do not correct the problem Operation of this device is subject to the following conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired o...

Page 10: ...t flyGarmin com Record of Revisions Part Number Revision Date Description 190 01004 03 A B C D E F G H J K L M N P 02 04 11 03 16 11 11 29 12 02 28 13 03 25 13 08 26 13 08 01 14 10 17 14 07 2015 01 2016 09 2016 08 2017 08 2018 04 2019 Initial release Update information Updates for software v3 0 Updates for software v4 0 Updates for software v4 10 Updates for software v5 0 Updates for software v5 1...

Page 11: ...Conventions 1 2 1 2 2 Using the Touchscreen 1 2 1 3 Product Description 1 3 1 3 1 Datacard 1 3 1 3 2 Pilot Controls 1 4 1 4 Unit Power Up 1 6 1 4 1 Start Up Screens 1 6 1 4 2 Database Verification and Fuel Settings 1 7 1 5 System Operation 1 10 1 5 1 Using the Touchscreen Key Controls 1 10 1 5 2 Setup Page 1 10 1 5 3 Dual GTN Installations 1 13 1 6 Direct To Navigation 1 14 1 6 1 Direct To a Waypo...

Page 12: ...B Reporting 2 7 2 1 7 Extended Squitter Transmission 2 9 2 1 8 TCAS II Transponder Mode Controls 2 9 2 2 Marker Beacon Annunciations 2 10 2 3 TelligenceTM Voice Command 2 11 3 NAV COM 3 1 3 1 Volume 3 2 3 2 Squelch 3 2 3 3 Com and Nav Frequency Window and Tuning 3 3 3 3 1 Com and Nav Frequency Finding 3 5 3 3 2 Simple Frequency Entry 3 8 3 3 3 Adding a New User Frequency 3 9 3 3 4 Emergency Freque...

Page 13: ... Delete Flight Plan 4 41 4 3 9 Preview Flight Plan 4 43 4 4 Graphically Editing a Flight Plan 4 44 4 5 Import Flight Plans with Connext 4 44 4 5 1 Operation 4 44 4 5 2 Potential Errors 4 46 4 6 Import Flight Plans with a Datacard 4 48 4 6 1 Potential Errors 4 50 5 Direct 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 ...

Page 14: ...ocedures 6 22 6 14 Points to Remember for All Procedures 6 24 6 15 Points to Remember for Localizer or VOR based Approaches 6 25 6 16 Enabling Autopilot Outputs for the King KAP140 KFC225 6 26 7 Waypoint Info 7 1 7 1 Waypoint Selection 7 3 7 2 Airport 7 4 7 2 1 Info 7 4 7 2 2 Preview 7 5 7 2 3 Procedures 7 6 7 2 4 Runways 7 7 7 2 5 Frequencies 7 8 7 2 6 Weather WX Data 7 9 7 2 7 NOTAM Pages 7 9 7 ...

Page 15: ... 3 Change User Fields 8 29 8 1 4 Map Detail 8 32 8 2 Map Panning 8 34 8 3 Map Controls 8 36 8 3 1 Pan Map Mode 8 36 8 3 2 Create Waypoint 8 36 8 3 3 Graphically Edit Flight Plan Mode 8 37 8 4 CDI GTN 650 only 8 41 8 5 OBS 8 41 8 6 Map Symbols 8 43 8 7 SafeTaxi 8 44 8 7 1 Using SafeTaxi 8 44 8 7 2 Hot Spot Information 8 45 8 7 3 SafeTaxi Cycle Number and Revision 8 45 8 8 Flight Plan Depiction 8 46...

Page 16: ...00B Operation 9 29 9 7 1 Select Local Barometric Pressure 9 30 9 7 2 Select Active Shield 9 30 9 7 3 TCAD 9900B Traffic Menu 9 30 9 8 TCAD 9900BX Operation 9 33 9 8 1 Select Local Barometric Pressure 9 33 9 8 2 Select Altitude Filter 9 34 9 8 3 TCAD 9900BX Traffic Menu 9 34 9 9 TCAS II 9 37 9 9 1 TCAS II Theory of Operation 9 37 9 9 2 TCAS II with ADS B 9 39 9 9 3 TCAS II Alerts 9 40 9 9 4 TCAS II...

Page 17: ... Optional 10 21 10 6 1 TAWS B Requirements 10 21 10 6 2 TAWS B Limitations 10 21 10 6 3 Using TAWS B 10 22 10 6 4 Displaying TAWS B Data 10 22 10 6 5 TAWS B Page 10 24 10 6 6 TAWS B Alerts 10 26 10 6 7 TAWS B System Status 10 33 10 7 HTAWS Optional 10 34 10 7 1 HTAWS Requirements 10 34 10 7 2 HTAWS Limitations 10 35 10 7 3 Power Up 10 35 10 7 4 HTAWS Page 10 36 10 7 5 HTAWS Symbols 10 42 10 7 6 HT...

Page 18: ... 15 City Forecast 11 21 11 1 16 Surface Analysis 11 22 11 1 17 Winds Aloft 11 23 11 1 18 Icing 11 24 11 1 19 Turbulence 11 25 11 1 20 AIREP PIREP 11 26 11 2 Stormscope Weather 11 27 11 2 1 Stormscope Optional 11 27 11 2 2 Clearing the Stormscope Page 11 29 11 2 3 Changing the Stormscope Display View 11 29 11 2 4 Changing the Stormscope Data Mode 11 30 11 2 5 Changing the Stormscope Data Display Ra...

Page 19: ...61 11 4 10 FIS B Winds and Temperatures Aloft 11 62 11 4 11 Icing 11 63 11 4 12 Turbulence 11 64 11 4 13 FIS B PIREPs 11 65 12 Nearest 12 1 12 1 Select a Nearest Page 12 2 12 2 Nearest Airport 12 3 12 3 Nearest Intersection INT 12 4 12 4 Nearest VOR 12 5 12 5 Nearest VRP 12 6 12 6 Nearest NDB 12 7 12 7 Nearest User Waypoint 12 8 12 8 Nearest Airspace 12 9 12 9 Nearest ARTCC 12 11 12 10Nearest Flig...

Page 20: ...cts 13 20 14 Utilities 14 1 14 1 Vertical Calculator VCALC 14 4 14 1 1 Target Altitude 14 6 14 1 2 Altitude Type 14 6 14 1 3 Vertical Speed VS Profile 14 7 14 1 4 Target Offset 14 7 14 1 5 Before After Target Waypoint 14 8 14 1 6 Target Waypoint 14 8 14 1 7 Display VCALC Messages 14 9 14 1 8 Restore VCALC Defaults 14 9 14 2 Flight Timers 14 10 14 3 RAIM Prediction 14 11 14 4 Trip Planning 14 13 14...

Page 21: ...5 Status 15 12 15 3 3 GSR 56 Status 15 14 15 4 Setup 15 15 15 4 1 CDI Scale Selection 15 16 15 4 2 Date Time 15 18 15 4 3 Nearest Airport Criteria 15 19 15 4 4 Com Nav Setup 15 20 15 4 5 Keyboard Format 15 23 15 4 6 Crossfill 15 24 15 5 Alerts Settings 15 28 15 5 1 Arrival 15 28 15 5 2 Proximity 15 28 15 5 3 Airspace Alert Options 15 29 15 6 User Fields 15 30 15 7 Units Settings 15 33 15 7 1 Setup...

Page 22: ...le Symbols 17 6 17 6 Basemap Symbols 17 7 17 7 Map Tool Bar Symbols 17 8 17 8 Miscellaneous Symbols 17 9 17 9 Stormscope Symbols 17 10 18 Appendix 18 1 18 1 Glossary 18 1 18 2 Database Information and Updates 18 9 18 2 1 GTN Databases 18 9 18 2 2 Updating Databases with a SD Card 18 11 18 2 3 Updating Databases with a Flight Stream 510 18 13 18 2 4 Database SYNC 18 15 18 2 5 Chart Streaming 18 16 ...

Page 23: ...arted section as an introduction to quickly get you started with the GTN The other sections are not meant to necessarily be read in order but provide detailed information on the subject they contain as you need them Do take the time to review the information before using the product to assist you in getting the most out of your avionics Generally a feature will be described in a section that provi...

Page 24: ...l 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 Terrain or Back A key may also be an information field such as a numeric value that can be changed While viewing the Map Menu touch the Terrain Map Overlay key to toggle the view of terrain data Graphic of Key Text D...

Page 25: ...n GPS SBAS navigator and flight planning functions The GTN 635 adds a VHF Com radio while the 650 adds VHF Com and VHF Nav radios Selected optional external equipment allows you to display and control active traffic systems SirusXM Entertainment Radio SiriusXM Weather and a Mode S transponder directly from the GTN 6XX display and more When the optional transponder is not installed the area on the ...

Page 26: ...cationstransceiverandTSO dairborneVOR Localizer and Glideslope receivers 1 2 About This Pilot s Guide 1 2 1 Conventions Bold text indicates a control The small right knob is the smaller inner knob of the two concentric rotary knobs on the lower right corner of the bezel The large right knob is the larger outer knob Small Inner Knob Large Outer Knob Figure 1 1 Large Small Concentric Knobs A graphic...

Page 27: ...the color display providing information as well as a touchscreen controls The GTN 6XX has a 600 x 266 pixel 4 9 inch diagonal LCD display Volume Squelch On Off Xpdr Panel Controls optional Dual Rotary Knob Function Hints Large and Small Knobs Active Com Nav Frequency Standby Com Nav Frequency Direct To Key Photo Sensor HOME Key Datacard Home Page Annunciations Function Keys Locking Screw Message A...

Page 28: ...splay 1 3 2 1 Volume Squelch Knob The Volume knob located in the top left corner of the bezel controls audio volume for the selected Com radio or Nav receiver and other volume levels for external audio input devices that are controlled via the GTN interface if installed When the Com radio is active press the Volume knob momentarily to disable automatic squelch control for the Com radio When the Na...

Page 29: ... 7 Home Page On The GTN 625 Without Transponder 1 3 2 4 Direct To Key The Direct To key provides access to the direct to function which allows you to enter a waypoint and establishes a direct course to the selected destination Figure 1 8 Direct To Key 1 3 2 5 Touchscreen Keys Touchscreen keys are placed around the display The keys vary depending on the page selected Touch the key to perform the fu...

Page 30: ... up key annunciator lights also become momentarily illuminated on the GTN 6XX display bezel The splash screen displays the following information Copyright Database List and System version Instrument Panel Self Test Currently installed database information includes valid operating dates cycle number and database type When this information has been reviewed for currency to ensure that no databases h...

Page 31: ...igure 1 11 System Startup Pages 2 When the Instrument Panel Self Test and Fuel Setting page appears check to ensure that the CDI HSI outputs and other displayed data are correct on the external interfaced equipment 3 Touch each of the Fuel value keys and set the appropriate values as desired Fuel capacity units are selected on the System Units page Touch to Set Fuel Flow Start Up Instrument Panel ...

Page 32: ...y Fuel Full Capacity Touch to Set Fuel Full or Tab Capacity 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 13 Fuel On Board Page 5 Touch the Set Full Tabs key to set the fuel values for Fuel Full Capacity and Fuel Tab Capacity After setting the fuel values touch the Back and then the Enter ...

Page 33: ...ow key and then use the numeric 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 Flow Values Touch to Cancel Selection and Return to Previous Page Figure 1 15 Fuel Flow Setup Page 7 After returning to the Instrument Panel Self Test page and the fuel valu...

Page 34: ... the knobs the HOME key and Direct To key on the bezel the controls for the GTN 6XX are located on the display and activated by touch Back to Previous Page Touchscreen Keys Touch to Toggle Activation Touch to Zoom In and Out Figure 1 17 On Screen Keys and Active Display Areas 1 5 2 Setup Page GTN 6XX system settings are managed on the System page The following settings can be changed System Status...

Page 35: ...Select System Setup Values Select Connext Setup Figure 1 18 System Page 1 5 2 1 System Setup Values 1 From the Home page touch System and then Setup Set Date Time with Local Offset Time Format Set Nearest Airport Runway Surface Min Runway Length Select Crossfill Select Com Channel Spacing Select CDI and ILS CDI Capture Figure 1 19 System Setup Page 2 Touch the Date Time key Then select the desired...

Page 36: ... Crossfill key to enable or disable crossfill with a second GTN unit 7 Touch the CDI key Then elect the CDI and ILS CDI Capture method with the Selected CDI and ILS CDI Capture keys 1 5 2 2 Units Settings Values 1 From the Home page touch System 2 Touch the Units key and then the desired item key Select the desired value 3 Continue to select the desired Units values and then touch the Back or HOME...

Page 37: ...ent altitude leg pop up acknowledgement External sensors transponder status and commands synchro heading System setup User defined NAV frequencies to store favorites Date Time convention Nearest airport criteria Units Nav angle Fuel Temperature User defined COM frequencies to store favorites CDI Scale setting ILS CDI Capture setting This data is crossfilled only if crossfill is turned on by the pi...

Page 38: ...or nearest airport 1 6 1 Direct To a Waypoint 1 Press Direct To 2 Touch the Waypoint tab and then select the characters for the desired waypoint OR 3 Touch Enter or press the small right knob Text near the small right knob indicates its current function 1 6 2 Direct To a Flight Plan Waypoint 1 Press Direct To 2 Touch the FPL tab and then the desired Flight Plan waypoint 3 Touch Activate 1 6 3 Dire...

Page 39: ...mally remains in the Com window and will return after 30 seconds of inactivity If you wish to select a NAV frequency press the small right knob momentarily to make the Nav window active for editing The Standby Nav frequency will be highlighted briefly to indicate that it is active for editing The standby frequency in blue is active for editing by the large and small right knobs Method 1 Select a N...

Page 40: ...gure 1 21 Com Radio Frequency Windows Touch Active to Flip Flop 2 Each touch of the Active window will flip flop the Active and Standby frequencies 3 The identifier and frequency type will be shown for the selected Com and Nav frequencies for the nearest stations that are in the database when the unit is receiving a valid position input Remote Frequency Selection Control On units configured for re...

Page 41: ...n 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 leg in your flight plan and then touch Enter 4 Touch the nextWaypoint Identifier field Use the alphanumeric keypad to select theWaypoint Identifier for the first leg in your flight plan and then touch Enter 5 Continue entering waypoints t...

Page 42: ...y 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 Select the desired approach 4 Touch the Transition key and then touch the key for the desired transition Visual approaches do not have selectable transitions 5 Touch the Load Approach key to load the approach at the end of the active fl...

Page 43: ...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 Traffic and StormScope information will not be shown on the Map page but will continue to be available on their own dedicated pages XM weather will still be available on the Map page Dead Reckoning mode will continue until GPS position is ...

Page 44: ...Default Nav Page 1 11 1 Configuring User Fields TheConfigureUserFieldsselectionallowsyoutoconfiguretheData Function and Page field type shown in each of the fields of the default Navigation page The information shown in each field may be selected from a list after Configure User Fields is selected 1 While viewing the Default Navigation page touch the Menu key 2 Touch the Configure User Fields key ...

Page 45: ...Minimum Safe Altitude B D APT BRG DIS from Dest APT 1 NAV COM Active NAV COM FREQ BRG Bearing to Current Waypoint OAT static Static Air Temperature DIS Distance to Current Waypoint OAT total Total Air Temperature DIS to Dest Distance to Destination 2 RAD ALT Radar Altimeter DTK Desired Track Time Current Time ESA Enroute Safe Altitude Time to TOD Time to Top of Descent ETA Estimated Time of Arriva...

Page 46: ...Timer Generic Timer Control HTAWS RP Mode HTAWS RP Mode 2 OFF Do Not Display Data Field Table 1 2 Function Field Types of Information Note 1 With TAWS A enabled Note 2 With HTAWS enabled Page Field Type DFLT NAV Default Navigation Checklist Checklist Page Flight Plan Flight Plan Page Fuel PLAN Fuel Planning Page Map Map Page SCHED MSG Scheduled Messages Nearest Nearest Page Trip PLAN Trip Planning...

Page 47: ... one key press FastFind predictions are shown in the top right hand corner of the keypad display Touching the FastFind field will select the predicted waypoint If the FastFind prediction is not what the pilot is looking for keep typing until the desired waypoint is displayed 1 12 1 FastFind With Waypoint Info 1 Use the alphanumeric keypad to begin selecting characters for the desired waypoint Sele...

Page 48: ...points in the middle of the flight plan the GTN will search halfway between the previous and next waypoints When adding waypoints at the end of the flight plan the GTN will search for waypoints closest to the last waypoint in the flight plan 1 When the aircraft is located in KSLE and the last waypoint in the flight plan is DRK the GTN will search for waypoints nearest DRK 2 Typing K will result in...

Page 49: ...n 2 1 Transponder Operation The GTN 6XX will operate as a control head for remotely connected optional compatible transponders NOTE The transponder control panel on the GTN will only contain the Ground key when the GTN is interfaced with a GTX 33 330 with software versions prior to 8 00 NOTE Starting the GTN with a Flight Stream 510 wireless datacard in the slot may cause the control panel to be t...

Page 50: ... 2 Mode Standby Ground On Altitude Reporting VFR 1200 Ident Figure 2 2 XPDR Functional Diagram 2 1 1 Select Transponder 1 Touch the XPDR window and then touch the XPDR key to select the desired transponder Selected Transponder Figure 2 3 Select the Active Transponder 2 Touch the XPDR 2 selection to activate Transponder 2 Touch the XPDR 1 selection to activate Transponder 1 Active Transponder Activ...

Page 51: ...Touch the Mode key to allow selection of the transponder mode Selected Transponder Touch to Select Transponder Mode Figure 2 5 Transponder Mode Selection 2 Touch the Up Down keys or touch the display and drag the display up or down to view the available selections Transponder Modes Selected Transponder Mode Touch the Up Down Keys or Drag Display to View Modes Standby Mode Selection Not Shown Figur...

Page 52: ...e grayed to show they are disabled 2 1 3 2 Ground 1 Touch the Mode key and select Ground GND and then touch the Enter key to place the transponder into Ground mode Active XPDR and IDENT Enabled Transponder Operation Ground Mode Figure 2 8 Transponder Mode Ground Indication 2 Mode S replies will be allowed in Ground mode NOTE The transponder control panel on the GTN will only contain the Ground key...

Page 53: ... code when interrogated 2 1 3 4 Altitude Reporting 1 Touch the Mode key and select Altitude Reporting ALT and then touch the Enter key for Mode C operation Active XPDR and IDENT Enabled Transponder Operation Altitude Reporting Mode Figure 2 10 Transponder Mode Altitude Reporting Indication 2 The transponder will be on and will transmit its squawk code and altitude when interrogated An ALT annuncia...

Page 54: ...Default VFR code in the USA 7500 Hijacking 7600 Loss of Communications 7700 Emergency Table 2 1 XPDR Special Squawk Codes 1 Touch the transponder squawk code window at the right side of the display 2 The XPDR page will be displayed The Squawk Code value will be active for selection for use by the active Transponder 3 Touch the numeric keypad or use the rotary knobs to select the desired Squawk Cod...

Page 55: ... to the GDL88 The display and control of the information sent depends on the equipment installed and how it is configured by the installer Some installations allow control by the pilot of the information sent while others do not The Anonymous Mode when armed will replace the identifying information in the ADS B Out message with a temporary randomized number for privacy while the position informati...

Page 56: ... B control panel Touch to Select Flight ID Touch to Toggle Anonymous Mode Figure 2 14 ADS B Transponder Control Panel 2 Touch the Anonymous Mode key to toggle arming the Anonymous mode 3 Touch the Flight ID key to manually set the Flight ID Use the key pad to select the desired Flight ID and then touch Enter Figure 2 15 Flight ID Entry NOTE Changing the flight ID while in anonymous mode wouldn t a...

Page 57: ...ty 1 While viewing theTransponder XPDR page touch the Menu key and then the Enable ES key to toggle Extended Squitter Off and On 2 Touch the Flight ID key and use the keypad to select a Flight ID and then touch Enter 3 After selecting a Flight ID the selected value will be shown in the Flight ID key 2 1 8 TCAS II Transponder Mode Controls NOTE This feature is available in software v6 30 and later ...

Page 58: ...ode Available TCAS II Modes TA RA Altitude Reporting TA RA or TA Only TA Only Altitude Reporting TA Only Altitude Reporting Altitude Reporting Standby On On Standby Standby Standby Standby Table 2 2 Transponder and TCAS II Modes 2 2 Marker Beacon Annunciations When connected to a compatible audio panel a visual annunciation of marker beacons will be shown on the display when the aircraft flies ove...

Page 59: ...relevant information will be displayed to reflect the change if applicable The pilot should verify that the correct response has occurred If a command is not understood by the GMA or the GTN is unable to complete the requested action a negative acknowledge tone will be played The pilot should repeat the command by using the Push to Command switch or by manually using the GTN 6XX touch screen In th...

Page 60: ...de 190 01004 03 Rev P Foreword Getting Started Audio Xpdr Ctrl Com Nav FPL Direct To Proc Wpt Info Map Traffic Terrain Weather Nearest Services Music Utilities System Messages Symbols Appendix Index This page intentionally left blank ...

Page 61: ...he aviation voice 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 Press to Toggle Com and Nav Functions Volume and Squelch On Off Knob Active Com Frequency Standby Com Frequency Com Standby Editing Window Frequency Monitor Annunciation Backspace Key Frequency Monito...

Page 62: ...elch The Com radio features an automatic squelch to reject many localized noise sources You may override the squelch function by pressing the Volume knob This facilitates listening to a distant station or setting the desired volume level To override the automatic squelch press the Volume knob momentarily Press the Volume knob again to return to automatic squelch operation A SQ indication appears a...

Page 63: ...y touching the active frequency field NOTE The Com window is normally active for adjustment unless the NAV window is made active by pressing the small right knob The active state automatically returns to the Com window after 30 seconds of inactivity To select a Com or Nav frequency using the small and large right knobs 1 If the tuning cursor is not currently in the frequency window press the small...

Page 64: ...igure 3 5 Com Standby Frequency Numeric Keypad Nav Standby Editing Window Backspace Frequency Clear Key Frequency Transfer Flip Flop Key Find Frequency Key Enter Key Numeric Keypad Figure 3 6 Nav Standby Frequency Numeric Keypad 3 Touch the numeric keys to add the desired values and touch Enter to accept the displayed value and place it into the Standby frequency window 4 Touching the XFER key wil...

Page 65: ...our Flight Plan 1 While viewing the numeric keypad touch the Find key Categories for User Recent Nearest and Flight Plan are available Touch to Select Recent Freq List Touch to Select Nearest Freq List Touch to Select Fpl Freq List Touch to Select User Freq List Figure 3 7 Com Nearest Frequencies 2 Touch Recent Nearest Flight Plan or User A list of the selected frequency types will be displayed 3 ...

Page 66: ...rport Com frequencies will be displayed Frequencies for Nearest Airport Select a Frequency Category Range and Bearing to Airport Figure 3 9 Com Nearest Airport Frequency 2 TouchtheMultiple FREQkeytoshowtheavailablefrequencies Touch a Frequency Key to Place tt in the Standby Window Figure 3 10 Nearest Airport Multiple Frequency List 3 Touch the Filter key to filter the Nearest List by Airports FSS ...

Page 67: ...ore detailed information is shown on the display Touch the frequency key to load it into the Standby window Touch To Insert Into Standby Window Figure 3 13 More Frequency Detail 3 3 1 3 Find Flight Plan Frequencies 1 While viewing the Find results touch the Flight Plan key A list of Com or Nav frequencies associated with the active flight plan will be displayed Touch to Select From List of Frequen...

Page 68: ...ero s As a result the pilot can now touch 2 1 and 5 for 121 50 If a number is pressed that is not valid for the cursor location the pilot is presented with a confirmation pop up upon selecting the typed frequency Frequency entry can be accomplished by typing every digit in the frequency or by leaving off the leading one and or trailing zero s The frequency that will be entered is always displayed ...

Page 69: ...requency 1 While viewing the numeric keypad touch the Find key on the left side of the display 2 Touch the User key 3 Touch the Add User Frequency key Add User Frequency User Frequency List When Present Figure 3 19 Add New User Frequency 4 The Add New User Frequency information window will now be displayed Touch the Name key to select a name for the User frequency User Frequency Name User Frequenc...

Page 70: ...y Name Alphanumeric Keypad Selected Range Backspace Alphanumeric Keypad Overview Figure 3 21 Select a Name for the New User Frequency 6 Touch the Frequency key and select the characters from the keypad for the desired frequency Touch the Enter key to accept the displayed frequency User Frequency Value Figure 3 22 Select a Frequency Value for the New User Frequency 7 Touch the Enter key to accept t...

Page 71: ...equency 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 knob or the external remote Com flip flop key for approximately two seconds NOTE Pressing and holding the remote Com FLIP FLOP key for approximately two seconds on units so configured will lock the COM board preventing further chang...

Page 72: ...tandby frequency box the list will wrap from the bottom of the list back up to the top skipping any empty preset positions The standby frequency isn t activated until a Com flip flop switch either remote orbezel mounted ispressed RemoteFrequencySelectiononlyfunctions on units configured for a remote Com Frequency recall switch NOTE For software prior to v5 00 frequencies must be stored in the User...

Page 73: ...ndby frequency A small MON annunciation is displayed to the right of the Standby frequency A green bar will show on the MON key When the Active frequency receives a signal the unit will switch automatically to the Active frequency and then switch back to the standby frequency when activity ceases Com Standby Editing Window Frequency Monitor Annunciation Frequency Monitor Key Frequency Transfer Fli...

Page 74: ... Nav Control Text Active Nav Frequency Standby Nav Frequency Figure 3 27 Nav Frequency Window 3 5 1 Ident Audio and Volume Nav ident is enabled by pressing the Volume knob when the Nav window is active When Nav ident is enabled the ID annunciation will appear in the active Nav window and Morse code tones will be heard When the Nav function is enabled the Nav Standby channel window will highlight b...

Page 75: ...rmally active in 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 The active frequency in either window cannot be accessed directly only the standby frequency is active for editing To select a VOR localizer ILS frequency 1 Touch the small right knob m...

Page 76: ... key at the bottom of the display Categories for User Recent Nearest and Flight Plan are available 2 Touch the User Recent Nearest or Flight Plan key Touch to Select Recent Freq List Touch to Select Nearest Freq List Touch to Select Flight Plan Freq List Touch to Select User Freq List Figure 3 30 Find Nav Frequency Group 3 Touch the desired Nav frequency to select it and place it into the Nav Stan...

Page 77: ...5 650 Pilot s Guide Foreword Getting Started Audio Xpdr Ctrl Com Nav FPL Direct To Proc Wpt Info Map Traffic Terrain Weather Nearest Services Music Utilities System Messages Symbols Appendix Index Figure 3 32 Nearest Nav Frequency List ...

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Page 79: ... edit and copy flight plans Menu Catalog Store Delete Preview Parallel Track Invert VNAV Temperature Compensation Edit Data Fields Recent Nearest Flight Plan User Search by Name Search by City Select Waypoint Find Add Waypoint Load Procedures is shown for airports Load SAR is only shown when the Search and Rescue feature is enabled by the installer Load Airway is shown for waypoints on a published...

Page 80: ...en that flight plan is used on a later flight It is recommended that flight plans with modified procedures not be saved in the flight plan catalog 1 From the Home page touch Flight Plan Touch to Add Waypoint Touch to Remove Waypoint Figure 4 2 Create New Flight Plan 2 If there is already anActive Flight Plan touch Menu and then the Delete and OK keys to delete the existing active flight plan Touch...

Page 81: ...t Categories Figure 4 5 Select a Waypoint for the New Flight Plan 4 Touch the Add Waypoint key and select the waypoint identifier with the keypad for the next waypoint Touch Enter OR 5 Touch Find select a category and then select the waypoint identifier with the keypad Touch Enter Touch to Select Waypoint Category Figure 4 6 Select a Waypoint Category for Selecting Flight Plan Waypoints 6 Continue...

Page 82: ... fields are user selectable and may be changed to display Cumulative Distance CUM Distance DIST Desired Track DTK En Route Safe Altitude ESA or Estimated Time of Arrival ETA Origin and Destination Waypoints Active Leg Navigation Flight Plan Menu Options Up Down Keys to Scroll FPL Parallel Track Active DTK Between Legs DIST Between Legs Figure 4 7 Active Flight Plan Page The field types may be chan...

Page 83: ...ight plan 1 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 Current Leg Current TO Wpt Figure 4 9 Active Flight Plan Activate Leg Option 2 Touch the OK key to set the selected leg as the Active Leg or Cancel to not select it Touch OK to Activate Leg To...

Page 84: ...nsert Before Option Was Selected Option will Insert New Waypoint Before this Selected Flight Plan Waypoint Figure 4 11 Active Flight Plan Insert Waypoint Before Option 2 Touch the Insert Before key to select a new waypoint before the selected waypoint 3 Select a waypoint identifier with the alphanumeric keypad Choose New Waypoint to Insert Before Selected Flight Plan Waypoint Figure 4 12 Use the A...

Page 85: ...t a new waypoint 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 theWaypoint Options window 4 2 1 4 Along Track Offsets NOTE This feature is available in software v6 50 and later An along track ATK represents a temporary lateral position or checkpoint rela...

Page 86: ...value Inserting it after the selected waypoint results in a positive value The flight plan allows multiple entries Selecting Before Automatically Assigns a Negative Value Figure 4 16 Along Track Offset Keypad Once entered offset distances are not editable If the offset requires adjustment delete the existing ATK from the flight plan and then create a new ATK with the correct offset distance Map in...

Page 87: ... to place the ATK before or after the reference waypoint 5 Touch Enter To create an ATK for an altitude constraint 1 While viewing the Active Flight Plan page select an altitude constraint The VNAV Options menu opens 2 Touch the Along Track key 3 Specify an offset distance using the controls on the keypad 4 Select Before or After to place the ATK before or after the reference waypoint 5 Touch Ente...

Page 88: ...nt in the flight plan The Waypoint Options menu opens 2 Touch the Load Procedures key to go to the Procedure function for adding procedures to the selected flight plan Touch to Select an Approach Touch to Select an Arrival Touch to Select a Departure Figure 4 18 Load Procedures Wpt Option NOTE In software v5 13 and earlier for some procedures due to very small position differences in the database ...

Page 89: ...oint in the flight plan The Waypoint Options menu opens 2 Touch the WPT Info key to view information about the selected waypoint Distance Bearing to Airport from Current Position Airport Identifier City Type Airport Information Figure 4 20 Active Flight Plan Wpt Info 3 Touch the Back key to return to the Active Flight Plan page 4 2 2 Airways Airways may be added as legs in flight plans with any wa...

Page 90: ...x 2 Touch the LoadAirway key to select an airway for the selected entry waypoint Touch to Insert Airway Figure 4 22 Select Load Airway from the Waypoint Options 3 Touch the desired airway to select it Touch to Insert Selected Airway Figure 4 23 Select an Airway from the List 4 Scroll through the list and touch the desired exit point from the airway Touch to Select Exit Waypoint Figure 4 24 Select ...

Page 91: ...cted Exit Waypoint Touch to Load Airway Into FPL Entry Waypoint Touch to Change Selected Airway Touch for Map Preview of Airway Waypoints Figure 4 25 Airway Information 6 Touch the Preview key to view the airway waypoints and map preview of the airway Airway Waypoint List Map Preview of Airway Waypoints Touch to Load Airway into FPL Figure 4 26 Airway Preview 7 After loading the airway it is inser...

Page 92: ...igure 4 28 Airway Options 9 Touch the Collapse All Airways key to collapse the list of points along the airway Touch the CollapseAllAirways key again to toggle the display of airway detail back on 4 2 3 Load Hold at Waypoint NOTE This feature is available in software v6 00 and later 4 2 3 1 Hold at Waypoint Holding patterns may be added to existing waypoints within the flight plan 1 On the Active ...

Page 93: ...ct the inbound or outbound course 4 Touch the Direction key to select between Inbound or Outbound for the course direction 5 Touch the Turn key to select between Left or Right for the turn direction 6 Touch the Leg Type key to select between Time or Distance for the leg type 7 Touch the Leg Time or Leg Distance key to display the keypad Use the keypad and the Enter key to select the length of the ...

Page 94: ...ern has a default initial track When the pilot changes the initial track on a SAR pattern that change becomes the default initial track the next time the SAR pattern is accessed within the GTN The pilot can always change the initial track when creating a SAR pattern in the flight plan NOTE Flight plans cannot be stored in the catalog if they contain a SAR pattern 1 On the Active Flight Plan page t...

Page 95: ...ey on the display Touch the SAR Pattern key to make any changes Touch to Edit Selected Pattern Selected SAR Pattern Wpts Figure 4 32 SAR Pattern Waypoints in the Flight Plan 7 Touch the SAR key to display the Search Rescue Options Make the desired choice or touch the Back key Touch to Collapse SAR Pattern SAR Pattern Detail Shown Touch to Insert Wpt Before SAR Wpts Touch to Remove SAR Pattern Touc...

Page 96: ...tern terminates once the desired number of parallel track legs have been flown The default initial track for the Parallel Track Pattern is True North Touch to Select Initial Track Selected Initial Wpt Touch to Select SAR Pattern Type Touch to Select Initial Turn Direction Touch to Select Leg Length Touch to Select Track Spacing Distance Touch to Select Number of Legs Touch to Load Selected Pattern...

Page 97: ...flight plan and go direct to the initial waypoint 4 2 4 2 Creating a Sector Search Pattern The Sector Search SAR pattern starts at the initial waypoint and follows the initial track for the desired leg length A 60 turn in the initial turn direction is followed by another leg with the desired leg length another 60 turn and then a leg back to the initiating waypoint The next sector starts with a leg...

Page 98: ...pen the keypad Use the keypad and Enter to select the length of the parallel track legs 5 Touch the Preview key to open a preview of the selected pattern 6 Touch the Load Pattern key to load selected pattern to the active flight plan OR 7 Touch the Load PTRN Activate key to load selected pattern to the active flight plan and go direct to the initial waypoint 4 2 4 3 Creating an Expanding Square Pa...

Page 99: ...anding Square Pattern Page Figure 4 40 Expanding Square Search Pattern 1 Touch the SAR Pattern key and select Expanding Square as the pattern type 2 Touch the INIT TRK key to open the keypad Use the keypad and Enter to select the initial course 3 Touch the INIT Turn key to select between Left or Right as the initial turn direction 4 Touch the TRK SPCNG key to open the keypad Use the keypad and Ent...

Page 100: ...tern to the Active Flight Plan Touch to Load Selected Pattern to the Active FPL and Go Direct To the First Wpt in the Pattern Touch to Preview Selected Pattern Figure 4 41 Search and Rescue Orbit Pattern Page Figure 4 42 Orbit Search Pattern 1 Touch the SAR Pattern key and select Orbit as the pattern type 2 Touch the INIT Turn key to select between Left or Right as the turn direction 3 Touch the R...

Page 101: ...e Flight Plan Touch to Delete the Active Flight Plan Touch to View List of Stored Flight Plans Touch to Store the Active Flight Plan Touch to View a Map and a List of Waypoints for the Active Flight Plan Touch to Edit the Active Flight Plan Information Fields Touch to View VNAV Profile Page Touch to Add Parallel Track Course Offsets Touch to Adjust AltitudeTemperature Compensation Figure 4 43 Flig...

Page 102: ...ures not be saved in the flight plan catalog 1 While viewing the Active Flight Plan page touch the Menu key The Flight Plan menu opens 2 Touch the Store key to 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 the Store key will not be available and the flight plan will be saved with a ...

Page 103: ... specified waypoint or altitude Integrate vertical waypoints into the active flight plan Support both manual and autopilot coupling 4 3 3 1 VNAV Requirements Enablement by the installer A baro corrected altitude source If en route vertical navigation is not enabled the GTN provides a single waypoint vertical calculator For more information refer to section 14 1 For installation details related to ...

Page 104: ... to Toggle VNAV On or Off Touch to Select Flight Path Angle Figure 4 46 VNAV Profile Page To enable VNAV guidance 1 While viewing the Active Flight Plan page touch Menu 2 Select VNAV The VNAV Profile page opens 3 Touch VNAV Enabled To disable VNAV guidance touch VNAV Enabled again Disabling vertical navigation Invalidates required vertical speed time to Top of Descent TOD Bottom of Descent BOD and...

Page 105: ...MSL or flight level FL Constraints at airports may be specified as MSL or AGL White Text Only No Constraint Cyan Text with Restriction Bars and Pencil Icon Modified Constraint Cyan Text with Snowflake Icon Constraint with Temperature Compensated Figure 4 47 Waypoint Altitude Constraints The system automatically uses altitudes loaded with arrival and approach procedures up to and including the FAF ...

Page 106: ...t type Altitude is for reference only Not for use in determining vertical guidance Cyan Altitude designated for use in determining vertical guidance Pencil icon indicates manual designation or manual data entry Constraint invalid System cannot use altitude to determine vertical guidance Table 4 1 Altitude Constraint Color Conventions An altitude constraint is invalid if Meeting the constraint requ...

Page 107: ...leted using the controls in the VNAV Options menu Select a value in the ALT column to display available options Selection Function Type Opens a list of available constraint types Options At At or Above At or Below and Between Altitude Data Entry Opens a keypad Specify an altitude value for the selected constraint type Unit options MSL AGL and Flight Level Revert Constraint Returns a modified altit...

Page 108: ...To enter or modify an altitude constraint 1 Select an altitude constraint 2 Touch Type and select the constraint type 3 Select the altitude data key Enter an altitude constraint value using the keypad Touching Flight Level enters the value as a flight level 4 Touch Enter to accept the altitude 5 Touch Save To delete an altitude constraint 1 Select an altitude constraint 2 Touch Remove Constraint 3...

Page 109: ...continuous descent and reach the waypoint at the specified altitude To initiate a VNAV Direct To 1 Select an altitude constraint 2 Touch VNAV Direct To 3 Confirm the request by selecting OK 4 3 3 6 Transition to Approach Function availability dependent on installer configuration For more information refer to the AFMS Approach Type VNAV Response Transition to Approach Enabled Vertical path attempts...

Page 110: ...s accordingly 4 3 4 1 Temperature Compensation Requirements A destination airport is present in the active flight plan GDU 700 1060 for access via PFD Minimums menu 4 3 4 2 Setting Temperature Compensated Altitude Temperature compensation controls are accessible from two locations Destination Temperature Compensation window Minimums menu PFD only Uncompensated FAF Altitude Touch to Enable Disable ...

Page 111: ...nt flight plan a magenta parallel track line will be drawn offset from the original by the selected distance The original course line will be drawn in gray The aircraft will navigate to the parallel track course line and external CDI HSI guidance will be driven from the parallel track When you reach the end of the flight plan a message will state Parallel offset terminating in X seconds The messag...

Page 112: ...rallel track 1 While viewing the Flight Plan page touch the Menu key and then the Parallel Track key Touch to Set PTK Direction PTK Status Touch to Set PTK Distance Touch to Activate PTK Settings Figure 4 51 Parallel Track Selection 2 Touch the Direction key to toggle the ParallelTrack to be Left or Right of the current Flight Plan 3 Touch the Offset key to select the Parallel Offset from the curr...

Page 113: ... Altitude CUM Cumulative Distance DIS Distance DTK Desired Track ESA En Route Safe Altitude ETA Estimated Time of Arrival ETE Estimated Time En route FPA Flight Path Angle When configured for VNAV the GTN automatically selects the altitude data field for the first column Origin and Destination Waypoints Current Flight Plan Leg DTK Between Legs DIS Between Legs Figure 4 53 Flight Plan Data Fields 1...

Page 114: ...an Catalog allows you to create edit activate delete and copy flight plans The catalog can hold up to 99 flight plans of up to 100 waypoints each Flight plans are named by the Departure and Destination waypoint Any time you activate a flight plan a copy of the flight plan is automatically transferred to Active Flight Plan page and overwrites any previously active flight plan 1 While viewing the Fl...

Page 115: ...hile viewing the Flight Plan Catalog page touch the desired 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 58 Touch OK to Replace the Existing Active Flight Plan 3 The Active Flight Plan page will now be displayed 4 3 7 2 Catalog Route Option Invert Activate NOTE Inverting a flight pla...

Page 116: ...ge touch the desired flight plan to select it The Route Options menu will be displayed 2 Touch the Preview key A map view of the flight plan and list of the waypoints will be displayed Flight Plan Waypoint List Flight Plan Map Preview Figure 4 60 Flight Plan Preview 3 Touch the Back key to return to the Flight Plan Catalog 4 3 7 4 Catalog Route Option Edit 1 While viewing the Flight Plan Catalog p...

Page 117: ... 1 While viewing the Flight Plan Catalog page touch the desired 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 Touch OK to create the flight plan copy Figure 4 62 Flight Plan Catalog Route Copy Option 3 A copy of the selected flight plan will now be listed If any changes are required for the copy it can b...

Page 118: ...essages Symbols Appendix Index 4 3 7 6 Catalog Route Option Delete 1 While viewing the Flight Plan Catalog page touch the desired flight plan to select it The Route Options menu will be displayed Selected Waypoint Touch to Delete Flight Plan Figure 4 64 Select Flight Plan from the Catalog to Delete 2 Touch the Delete key and then touch OK Figure 4 65 Delete the Selected Flight Plan from the Catalo...

Page 119: ...t plans from the catalog 3 Remove all waypoints from the active flight plan 4 3 8 1 Delete Flight Plan from Catalog 1 While viewing the Flight Plan page touch the Menu key and then the View Catalog key The list of currently stored flight plans will be displayed 2 Touch one of the flight plans to select it Touch Delete to Remove the Waypoint from the Catalog Selected Waypoint Figure 4 66 Select a F...

Page 120: ...n the Flight Plan Catalog Menu Touch to Delete All Flight Plans Pending Touch to Delete All Catalog Flight Plans Figure 4 68 Flight Plan Catalog Menu 2 Touch Delete All to remove all flight plans in the catalog 3 Touch Delete Pending to remove all flight plans pending preview in the catalog 4 3 8 3 Delete Active Flight Plan 1 While viewing the Active Flight Plan page touch the Menu key and then th...

Page 121: ...n 1 While viewing the Flight Plan page touch the Menu key and then the Preview key A preview of the Active Flight Plan will be shown Map View of Flight Plan Legs Flight Plan Waypoint List Current Aircraft Position on Current Leg of Active Flight Plan Current Dest Waypoint Figure 4 70 Active Flight Plan Preview 2 Touch the Back key to return to the Active Flight Plan page 4 3 9 2 Previewing a Fligh...

Page 122: ...mation and user waypoints included as part of a flight plan will not necessarily retain their names when the flight plan is transferred from the portable device to the GTN via a Flight Stream device Whenever a User Waypoint is imported it is compared to the existing User Waypointcatalog IfitmatcheslocationswithanexistingUserWaypoint the waypoint will utilize the name saved in the GTN for that wayp...

Page 123: ...ght plan is imported or the flight plan catalog when more than one flight plan is imported Figure 4 72 Preview for Single Flight Plan Import Figure 4 73 Catalog for Multiple Flight Plan Import 3 Selecting a flight plan in the catalog that is Pending Preview will slide out a menu to preview or delete the flight plan Once the flight plan has been previewed and then stored or activated the other Rout...

Page 124: ...messages will be displayed alerting the pilot of the issues and the resulting changes to the flight plan When the imported flight plan is too long the GTN will truncate the flight plan to the correct length The pilot should be aware that waypoints are missing from the end of the flight plan including the destination waypoint Figure 4 76 Pop Up Message Reporting Flight Plan Errors When the imported...

Page 125: ...vices Music Utilities System Messages Symbols Appendix Index When more than one error occurs during the flight plan import the pilot will need to cycle through the errors by touching the Next key on the pop up Figure 4 77 Pop Up Message Reporting Unknown Waypoints Figure 4 78 Pop Up Message Reporting Unknown Procedure Figure 4 79 Pop Up Message Reporting Unknown Airway ...

Page 126: ...light plans over 99 waypoints long are truncated at 99 waypoints and the last waypoint in the imported uploaded flight plan may not be the destination airport NOTE This feature is available in software v5 10 and later NOTE The flight plan file format used by the GTN is different than the file format used by the GNS 400W 500W Series navigators 1 While viewing the Flight Plan page touch the Menu key...

Page 127: ...ix Index Touch to Import Flight Plan from Datacard Figure 4 81 Flight Plan To Import From Datacard 3 Select the desired flight plan to import 4 Press Store to save the flight plan to the catalog Press Activate to make the imported flight plan the active route Touch to Store to Save Flight Plan to the Catalog Touch to Make the Imported Flight Plan the Active Route Figure 4 82 Route Options For Data...

Page 128: ...e prompt to continue Figure 4 83 Flight Plan Import Fault Figure 4 84 Flight Plan Import Fault Catalog Full 2 If an imported flight plan contains any errors pop up messages will be displayed alerting the pilot of the issues and the resulting changes to the flight plan These pop ups are presented the first time that the flight plan is viewed on the Flight Plan Preview page When the imported flight ...

Page 129: ...d in navigation database the GTN will replace those waypoints with locked waypoints These locked waypoints must be resolved prior to activating the flight plan When more than one error occurs during the flight plan import the pilot will need to cycle through the errors by touching the Next key on the pop up Figure 4 86 Flight Plan Import Issue Flight Plan Contains Unknown Waypoints Figure 4 87 Fli...

Page 130: ...de 190 01004 03 Rev P Foreword Getting Started Audio Xpdr Ctrl Com Nav FPL Direct To Proc Wpt Info Map Traffic Terrain Weather Nearest Services Music Utilities System Messages Symbols Appendix Index This page intentionally left blank ...

Page 131: ...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 Direct To is selected then the approach will not be active For example if you activate a Direct To course to a waypoint between the FAF and the MAP and go Direct To to that waypoint then approach guidance will not...

Page 132: ...pad 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 Activate key or press the small right knob Press Small Knob to Activate Direct To Wpt Activate Direct To Course Waypoint Detail Waypoint Tab Touch to Select a Specific Course Figure 5 3 Direct To Selection 6 The Map page...

Page 133: ...nction 1 Press the Direct To key on the right side of the unit 2 Touch the FPL tab on the left side 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 Touch the leg of your flight plan you want to use The Direct To Waypoint page will display information about the selected flight plan waypoint Touch to Acti...

Page 134: ...f the list is the nearest airport To review the other nearest airports touch the Up and Down keys to scroll through the list Touch List and Drag Finger to Scroll List Nearest Airport List Nearest Tab Arrows Indicate More Items on the List Figure 5 6 Direct To Nearest Airport Selection 3 Touch the desired airport to select it The selected airport will be displayed in the Waypoint page Press Small K...

Page 135: ... cancelled 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 course the aircraft will continue with the current heading 1 Press the Direct To key to display the Direct To page Touch to Remove the Direct To Course Direct To Waypoint Figure 5 8 Remove the Dire...

Page 136: ...ching the map page at any place not 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 1 On the Map page touch the map at the location intended to be the Direct To waypoint 2 Press the Direct To key on the right side of the unit Touch to Remove the Direct To Course Direct ...

Page 137: ...ting a waypoint on the map When an off route Direct To course is activate the existing active flight plan will be deactivated The original active flight plan and waypoint sequencing is reactivated when the Direct To courese is removed Direct To Waypoint Flight Plan Data is Cleared Flight Plan Waypoint List Figure 5 10 Active Flight Data is Removed When a Direct To Course is Activated 5 7 Graphical...

Page 138: ...se Direct To Wpt Touch to Create Hold at Direct To Wpt Figure 5 11 Create Hold at Direct To Waypoint 2 Touch the Hold key The Direct To Hold page is displayed Touch to Select Specific Course Touch to Select Turn Direction Touch to Accept Hold Parameters Touch to Select Direction Touch to Select Leg Length Type Touch to Select Leg Length Touch to Select EFC Time Touch to Preview Selected Hold Figur...

Page 139: ... 13 Direct To Page with Hold Selected 10 Touch the Hold Activate key or press the small right knob to activate the selection 5 9 Direct To a Search and Rescue Pattern NOTE This feature is available in software v6 00 and later A search and rescue pattern can be created as part of a Direct To to a flight plan off route or map waypoint Creating a SAR pattern as part of an off route Direct To will ins...

Page 140: ...To Search and Rescue Preview 3 Touch the SAR Pattern key to select between Parallel Track Sector Search Expanding Square or Orbit for the SAR pattern type The available patterns can be configured by the installer and all of the listed pattern types may not be available Refer to section 4 2 4 for more details on configuring each pattern type 4 Touch the Preview key to open a preview of the selected...

Page 141: ...layed by touching the PROC key on the Home page The Procedures page provides access to approaches departures and arrivals Selections are also shown to Activate Approach Vectors to Final and Activate Missed Approach NOTE Baro corrected altitude is not required by the GTN unit to meet the requirements of TSO C146c however to take full advantage of the GTN unit s capabilities an optional baro correct...

Page 142: ...s are more complex in comparison to GPS only approaches The GTN 6XX displays and guides you through each leg of the approach automatically sequencing through each of these legs up to the missed approach point MAP Approaches may be flown as published with the full transition using any published feeder route or initial approach fix IAF or may be flown with a vectors to final transition Phase of flig...

Page 143: ...grity and CDI full scale deflection 0 3 NM ENR En route CDI full scale deflection is 2 0 NM or current CDI scale selection whichever is smaller TERM Terminal CDI full scale deflection is 1 0 NM or current CDI scale selection whichever is smaller DPRT Departure indicates the system is using non precision approach integrity CDI full scale deflection is 0 3 NM OCN Oceanic CDI full scale deflection is...

Page 144: ... then touch the Departure key to display the Departure list Touch to Show Departure List Figure 6 2 Select Departure 2 If necessary touch the Airport key and enter the departure airport Touch the key for the desired Departure NOTE Advisory climb altitudes for SIDs may not match charted altitudes Do not rely solely on GTN advisory altitudes 3 Touch the key for the desired Transition Touch to Select...

Page 145: ...ng a Departure Runway NOTE If the selected runway is depicted as RW10B for instance this means both runways 10L and 10R 5 After selecting the runway the Departure page will be displayed Touch to Load Departure Touch to Preview Departure Touch to Select Transition Touch to Select Runway Touch to Select Departure Touch to Select Airport Figure 6 5 Result of Selecting a Departure 6 Touch the Preview ...

Page 146: ...parture 8 Remove a departure or select a new one by touching the Departure key and selecting the desired choice 6 3 Selecting an Arrival A Standard Terminal Arrival STAR can be loaded at any airport with a published arrival procedure Only one arrival can be loaded 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 t...

Page 147: ...ect a new airport Touch the Arrival key to display theArrival list for the selected airport Touch to Display Arrival List for the Selected Airport Touch to Select Airport Figure 6 9 Arrival Page 3 Touch the desired Arrival from the Arrival list for the selected airport Touch to Select Arrival Figure 6 10 Select from Arrival List 4 Touch the Transition key and then touch the key for the desired tra...

Page 148: ... Plan Figure 6 12 Completed Arrival Page NOTE If the selected runway is depicted as RW10B for instance this means both runways 10L and 10R 6 Touch the Preview key A preview of the Arrival and the Sequence List will be displayed Sequence List for the Selected Arrival Arrival Diagram Touch to Load Arrival Figure 6 13 Arrival Map Preview and Sequence List 7 Touch the LoadArrival key to insert the arr...

Page 149: ...roach during a missed approach procedure The GTN retains all missed approaches in the flight plan 1 Touch the PROC key on the Home page TheApproach Arrival and Departure fields will be dashed until a selection is made Touch to Select Departure Touch to Select Arrival Touch to Select Approach Figure 6 15 Procedures Selection Window 2 Touch the Approach key on the Procedures page to select an approa...

Page 150: ...roach from the List 4 After selecting the approach for the destination airport the approach overview will be displayed Touch to Activate Approach Touch to Load Approach Touch to Preview Approach Touch to Select Transition Touch to Select Channel ID Touch to Select Approach Touch to Select Airport Figure 6 18 Selected Approach Overview 5 Touch the Transitionkey and then touch the key for the desire...

Page 151: ...ID key allows you to select the channel ID for a SBAS approach for the current destination The channel ID for the SBAS approach is available from an approved approach chart If duplicate numbers are available for a channel a list will be available where you may select the desired approach 7 Touch the Preview key Sequence List for Selected Transition Approach Diagram Touch to Activate Approach Unsel...

Page 152: ...o the destination airport is the active leg when loading an approach procedure you will navigate all the way to the destination airport before joining the procedure Be sure when LOADING and not ACTIVATING an approach procedure that the route to be flown is correct Table 6 2 Loading and Activating an Approach 9 Touch the LoadAPPR Activate key which makes the active leg Direct To the selected transi...

Page 153: ...edure turn boundaries As such the crew will need to ensure that the approach is flown within the confines of the charted procedure 6 6 Flying the Missed Approach Upon reaching the Missed Approach Point the GTN 6XX unit continues to give guidance along an extension of the final course segment FAF to MAP until you manually initiate the missed approach procedure as mentioned in reference to the SUSP ...

Page 154: ...ouch the Approach Banner to Display the Approach Options Touch the Desired Option Figure 6 23 Approach Option Selection on the Procedures Page Once an option is selected the GTN will continue to provide guidance along the final approach course Upon reaching the MAP the unit will automatically sequence to the first leg of the missed approach This is used when a pilot needs to execute the missed app...

Page 155: ... If you ve already passed this waypoint re activate the holding pattern As you cross the MAP a SUSP annunciation will appear indicating that automatic sequencing of approach waypoints is suspended at the MAP A from indication is displayed on the CDI and Default NAV page but course guidance along the final approach course continues 6 8 Flying a DME Arc Approach Approaches that contain DME arcs are ...

Page 156: ... GTN RF legs may have a larger or smaller radius than DME arcs Unlike DME arcs RF legs are not based on a VOR Refer to the aircraft AFMS for specific details regarding RF legs for a specific aircraft 6 10 Vectors to Final With Vectors 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 ex...

Page 157: ...ut from GPS to VLOC as you intercept the final approach course if used with a KAP140 KFC225 autopilot you will need to manually enable outputs Refer to the instructions in the Enabling Autopilot Outputs for the King KAP140 KFC225 section When the ILS approach is activated and the correct ILS frequency is active in the VLOC window the GTN 6XX automatically switches to VLOC within 1 2 NM left or rig...

Page 158: ...NAV Lateral Navigation RNAV non precision approach Published LNAV minimums LNAV V Lateral Navigation with Advisory Vertical Guidance RNAV non precision LNAV approach with advisory vertical guidance The glidepath is typically denoted by a light dashed line on the vertical profile Jeppeson only with an associated glidepath angle usually in the 3 00 degree range and is provided to assist the pilot in...

Page 159: ...lection is 2 0 but will be as defined for the approach 5 Sixty seconds prior to reaching the FAF the unit will check the required HorizontalAlarm Limit HAL andVerticalAlarm Limit VAL to ensure the GPS position integrity is within limits to complete the LPV precision approach In the event the HAL or VAL limits are exceeded the approach will be downgraded to a non precision approach indicated by LNA...

Page 160: ...ision is greater as it utilizes the SBAS accuracy It has similar lateral accuracy as an LPV approach Angular scaling is similar to a localizer approach Most LP approaches have step down altitudes associated with them The approach still results in an MDA and missed approach point If the approach is indicated as LP V advisory vertical guidance will be provided This does not change how the approach s...

Page 161: ...nal limits of 1 0 NM to support navigation to the missed approach If the approach is indicating an LP V it is possible that the advisory vertical guidance could be removed without annunciation due to the vertical guidance not being within tolerances This does not constitute a downgrade and the approach can still be flown to LP minimums 6 As you cross the FAF the destination sequences to the MAP Wi...

Page 162: ...approach and ensures the aircraft is in line with the destination runway Therearethreedifferentmethodsforloadingandactivatingvisualapproaches Method 1 Select the Visual key on the map When the aircraft is within 10 NM of the destination airport the Visual key displays For information about key configuration refer to Visual Approach Selector Destination Airport Touch to Load Visual Approach for Des...

Page 163: ...The availability of vertical guidance advisories for visual approaches is dependent on terrain and obstacle obstructions along the approach path If no known obstructions are within the approach path vertical guidance is provided to a maximum distance of 28 NM from the runway If there are known obstructions further than 3 NM but within the 28 NM maximum distance from the runway along the approach v...

Page 164: ...missed approach is initiated If Vectors to Final is activated while on the FROM side of the FAF automatic waypoint sequencing is suspended and the SUSP annunciation will appear Automatic waypoint sequencing will resume once the aircraft is on the TO side of the FAF and within full scale deflection For all procedures make sure to check the runway transition and all waypoints Most legs are TO legs o...

Page 165: ...ernal CDI or HSI when VLOC is active If the CDI output has not automatically switched from GPS to ILS upon 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 approaches Automatic CDI switching is not available for backcourse approaches or VOR approaches Whe...

Page 166: ...e VLOC guidance at the MAP When flying a localizer 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 guidance 6 16 Enabling Autopilot Outputs for the King KAP140 KFC225 Autopilot outputs for the King KAP140 KFC225 autopilots are activated manually by the pil...

Page 167: ...earest Services Music Utilities System Messages Symbols Appendix Index 7 WAYPOINT INFO The Waypoint Info function allows you to view information about the selected waypoint The Waypoint Info page can be reached from the Home page selected from a flight plan or selected from the Nearest page Touch the Key to Display Waypoint Type Figure 7 1 Waypoint Info Page ...

Page 168: ... 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 Dist Position Type Ref Wpt Rad Lat Lon Ref Wpt Rad Dis Preview Info Preview Procedures Runways Runway PCL Frequencies Metars Forecast TAF Wx Data NOTAMs User Wpt Import Select VRP Preview Figure 7 2 Waypoint Info Functional ...

Page 169: ...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 identifier and then touch the Enter key Airport Identifier Backspace Key Clears Wpt Ident Active Keypad Range Find Key Displays Waypoint Search Touch Enter After Selecting Ident Selected Keypad Range Figure 7 3 Waypoint Ident ...

Page 170: ... 1 Info The upper part of the page shows the airport identifier and type name city and region the latitude longitude coordinates of the airport and the bearing and direction arrow and distance to the airport from your present position The center area shows the airport elevation fuel availability and time zone 1 While viewing the Waypoint Info page touch the Airport key 2 Touch the Info key to disp...

Page 171: ...ypoint Info Airport Preview page provides detailed information about the selected airport 1 Touch the Preview key 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 Airport Preview Area Map Touch Move Finger While Pressing to Pan Map Touch to Zoom Figure 7 6 Waypoint Info Airport Map Page 3 You may touch the map window and while pressi...

Page 172: ...turn to Previous Page Airport Identifier Touch Hold Drag Up or Down to Scroll Approach Name Type Figure 7 7 Waypoint Info Airport Procedures Page 2 Touch the Up and Down keys to view additional procedures as needed 3 Touch one of the procedure keys to select it for the Procedures function Touch to Cancel Approach Selection Airport Identifier Touch to Change Approach Name Channel and ID Touch to Se...

Page 173: ...quency Touch to Place in Standby Figure 7 9 Waypoint Info Airport Runway Information Page 1 Touch the Runways key to view information about the available runways for the selected airport The runway identifiers surface type lighting with Pilot Controlled Lighting PCL frequency runway size and traffic pattern direction are shown 2 Touch the Runway key to select a runway from the list Touch the desir...

Page 174: ...s that also function as the Common Traffic Advisory Frequency CTAF Airport Identifier City Airport Type Frequency Name Touch to Scroll C Indicates CTAF Touch Frequency Key to Load into Com Standby Touch for More Information Touch and Drag to Scroll Figure 7 11 Waypoint Info Airport Frequency List Page 3 Touch the Frequency key next to the frequency name to load it as the Com or Nav standby frequen...

Page 175: ...TARs City Forecast and TAF weather information available for the selected airport Airport Identifier Touch to Scroll Pages Weather Information Touch and Drag to Scroll Figure 7 13 Waypoint Info Airport Weather Page 2 Touch the Up and Down keys to scroll through the Weather page information 7 2 7 NOTAM Pages 1 Touch the NOTAMs key on theAirportWaypoint Info page to view NOTAMs available for the sel...

Page 176: ...e to view any information available for the selected helipad Helipad information may not be complete or consistent due to the data available from the 3rd party sources Helipad Information Figure 7 15 Helipad Waypoint Info 7 2 9 Nearest VRPs 1 Touch the NRSTVRPs tab on theAirportWaypoint Info page to view a list of the visual reporting points that are located near the selected airport Figure 7 16 W...

Page 177: ...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 choosing from the existing list of waypoints by touching the desired waypoint from the list The center area of the page shows a map with the Intersection in the center 1 While viewing theWaypoint Info p...

Page 178: ... 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 choosing from the existing list of waypoints by touching the desired waypoint from the list The center area of the page shows a map with the VOR in the center 1 While viewing the Waypoint Info page touch the VOR key Touch to View VOR A...

Page 179: ...sent position Select another Waypoint by touching the Waypoint 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 choosing from the existing list of waypoints by touching the desired waypoint from the list The center area of the page shows a map with the VRP ...

Page 180: ...e Waypoint 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 choosing from the existing list of waypoints by touching the desired waypoint from the list The center area of the page shows a map with the NDB in the center 1 While viewing the Waypoint Info page...

Page 181: ...e waypoint name up to six characters long location and elevation user airports only To minimize nuisance terrain alerting when landing at airports not in the navigation database user waypoints may be configured as user airports User airports display on both the Waypoint Info and Nearest Airport pages Distance Bearing to Wpt from Current Position Identifier Symbol References Delete Waypoint Waypoin...

Page 182: ...he User WPT key 2 Touch the View List key and then use the Up and Down keys to view the waypoints on the list User Waypoint Name User Waypoint List User Waypoint List Name Figure 7 22 Waypoint Info User Waypoint List 7 7 3 Edit User Waypoint 1 Select the desired User Waypoint and touch the Edit key 2 Touch the key for the desired information and make changes as needed 7 7 4 Delete User Waypoint 1 ...

Page 183: ...ete All User Waypoints 1 While viewing the Waypoint Info page touch the User Waypoint Key 2 Touch the View List key and then touch the Menu key to open the User Waypoints Menu Touch to Delete All User Waypoints Touch to Filter Waypoints to Delete Figure 7 23 User Waypoints Menu 3 Touch the Filter key to select which type of user waypoints to delete All Basic or Mark On Target 4 Touch the Delete Al...

Page 184: ...Touch to View Area Map Touch to Set as User Airport Figure 7 24 Waypoint Info Create User Waypoint 1 From the Waypoint Info page touch the Create Wpt key 2 Touch the User Identifier key 3 Use the keypad to type the waypoint name up to six characters and then touch Enter User Waypoint Name Alphanumeric Keypad for Selected Range Backspace Key Clears Wpt Name Touch Enter After Creating Name Selected ...

Page 185: ...ith all selections touch the Create key to create the new waypoint 7 8 1 Mark On Target NOTE This feature is available in software v4 00 and later If an external Mark On Target MOT switch is installed pressing that switch will result in the creation of a User waypoint called MOTxxx at the point in space where the MOT switch was pushed The waypoints are created in increasing numeric order up to num...

Page 186: ...value The Large knob may also be used for cursor movement and characters selected with the Small knob Use the Large knob to backspace or move the cursor to the left Touch to Select Numeric Values Touch to Select LAT LON Format Touch to Toggle Latitude Longitude Selection Touching the LAT Key Activates the Latitude Hemisphere Value for the Selection Touch to Select Hemisphere Value Figure 7 28 Wayp...

Page 187: ...e touch the Position key and then the Radial Radial key Touch to Select Radial Radial Waypoint Reference Type Touch to Select Radial Values Touch to Select Reference Wpts Figure 7 29 Waypoint Info Create User Waypoint Type Radial Radial 2 Touch a Ref Wpt key and use the alphanumeric keypad to select the desired identifier 3 Touch the upper Radial key and use the numeric keypad to select the desire...

Page 188: ...ey Touch to Select Radial Distance Waypoint Reference Type Touch to Select Distance Values Touch to Select Reference Wpts Touch to Select Radial Values Figure 7 30 Waypoint Info Create User Waypoint Type Radial Distance 2 From the Create User Waypoint page touch the Ref Wpt key and use the alphanumeric keypad to select the desired identifier 3 Touch the Radial key and use the numeric keypad to sel...

Page 189: ... the latitude and longitude specified in the file with the specified name and comment This function overwrites any existing user waypoints with the same name When a user waypoint file is on the datacard a key will be available on the Waypoint Info page for importing user waypoints 1 Insert a datacard with the User waypoints into the GTN 2 From the Waypoint Info page touch the Import Waypoints key ...

Page 190: ... due to improper file format USER WAYPOINT IMPORT User waypoint import failed User waypoint database is full User waypoint catalog is full and the requested user waypoints could not be imported USER WAYPOINT IMPORT User waypoints imported successfully existing waypoints reused User waypoints imported and existing waypoints are used instead of creating duplicate waypoints This occurs when a waypoin...

Page 191: ...errain Overlay Traffic Overlay Fuel range ring software v6 00 or later Track vector software v6 20 or later Back to Previous Page Range Keys Touch to Zoom In and Out Aircraft Symbol Present Position Active Flight Plan Leg Map Orientation Map Menu Options North Indicator Map Scale Nav Range Ring Figure 8 1 Map Page Description NOTE The electronic map is an aid to navigation and is designed to facil...

Page 192: ...going sideways or backwards The map will continue to orient to the current track if the map is selected for Track Up If the map is oriented to track up then below 5 kts ground speed the map orientation will latch to the last valid track prior to the ground speed going below 5 kts The map will reorient when the ground speed again exceeds 5 kts The position of the ownship icon over the map is always...

Page 193: ... 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 Defaults lets you start all over again with the default values for Map User Fields NOTE Changes made in the Map Menu take effect immediately on the map display 1 From the Home page touch Map to reach the Map page and then touch the Menu key M...

Page 194: ... not available For example the Radar overlay key is available even if the radar is turned off NOTE Map overlays for Stormscope or Traffic are prevented from being overlaid on the main map without a heading source or while User Navigation Angles are selected 8 1 1 1 Overlay Priority The data overlayed on the map is displayed according the following priorities from highest to lowest 1 Traffic 10 Cel...

Page 195: ...OPO Map Overlay key to toggle the Topo setting Topo Map Overlay Off Topo Map Overlay On Figure 8 4 Topo Map Overlay Selections 2 When the Topo Map Overlay is toggled off all topographic color features are removed 8 1 1 3 Airways The Airways option 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...

Page 196: ... Selecting one 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 the Map Menu touch Map Overlays key and then the Terrain Map Overlay key to toggle the view ofTerrain data Red Terrain At or Within 100 ft below Aircraft Altitude Yellow Terrain Between...

Page 197: ...at a time i e FIS B and XM cannot be displayed on the map simultaneously Refer to the Weather section for more detail While viewing the Map Menu touch the NEXRAD Map Overlay key to toggle the view of NEXRAD weather data NEXRAD Weather NEXRAD Product Age Figure 8 7 NEXRAD Map Overlay 8 1 1 6 Stormscope Optional The WX 500 Stormscope Weather Mapping Sensor is a passive weather avoidancesystemthatdet...

Page 198: ...ws Stormscope Overlay is Active Figure 8 8 Stormscope Map Overlay 8 1 1 7 Traffic Optional The Traffic Map Overlay option selects whether Traffic data is shown on the Map page A Traffic icon will indicate that the Traffic overlay has been selected Traffic may or may not be shown depending on the other aircraft s location and equipment Refer to section 9 for more detail While viewing the Map Menu t...

Page 199: ...B Range VOR Range VRP Range User Waypoint Range Airway Range TFRs Restore Defaults Smart Airspace Show Airspaces Class B TMA Range Class C TCA Range Class D Range Restricted Range MOA Military Range Other ADIZ Range Restore Defaults Weather Source Cell Movement METAR Cloud Tops Echo Tops Lightning Restore Defaults Orientation North Up Above Visual APPR Sel Auto Zoom Auto Zoom Min Auto Zoom Max Tra...

Page 200: ...ions 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 Figure 8 11 Map Setup Page 2 Touch the desired Map Setup Group tab Map Aviation Land Airspace Traffic orWeather to display the set of group options 3 Touch the desired group key A list of options for the s...

Page 201: ... NM 10 NM 15 NM 25 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 75 NM 1 NM 1 5 NM 2 5 NM 4 NM 5 NM 7 5 NM 10 NM 15 NM 25 NM 40 NM 50 NM 75 NM 100 NM 150 NM 250 NM 400 NM Auto Zoom Max 250 ft 400 ft 500 ft 750 ft 1000 ft 1500 ft 2500 ft 0 5 NM 0 75 NM 1 NM 1 5 NM 2 5 NM 4 NM 5 NM 7 5 NM 10 NM 15 NM 25 NM 40 NM 50 NM 75 NM 100 NM 150 NM 250 NM 400 NM...

Page 202: ...ation label is shown below the North indicator reference to True North in the top left corner of the Map page Selected Orientation Figure 8 12 Map Setup Map Orientation North Up Above The North Up Above option allows you to select the map range where at and above the selected value the Map Orientation will automatically change to North Up as a default For example with the 500 NM value selected in ...

Page 203: ... distance to the next waypoint in the flight plan If enabled it will also automatically zoom to the SafeTaxi zoom range when the aircraft is on the ground Auto Zoom can be overridden at any time by manually zooming with the In and Out keys The Auto Zoom Min selection sets the minimum range that the display will Zoom in The Auto Zoom Max value sets the maximum range the display will Zoom out Auto Z...

Page 204: ...ange Auto Zoom Max Set the limit that the display will zoom out automatically Selected Maximum Auto Zoom Range Figure 8 16 Map Setup Maximum Auto Zoom Range Track Vector NOTE This feature is available in software v6 20 and later When turned on the track vector is depicted as a cyan line extending from the nose of the aircraft in the direction of movement The length of the track vector represents t...

Page 205: ...dex Altitude Constraints NOTE This feature is available in software v6 50 and later Enabling this feature displays altitude constraints from the flight plan The active constraint is the altitude to which VNAV is currently providing guidance For more information about altitude constraints refer to section 4 3 3 Active Altitude Constraint To View a Constraint Value Select the Associated Waypoint Fig...

Page 206: ...ailable in software v6 00 and later When interfaced with a fuel computer the GTN can display a fuel range ring which shows an estimate of the remaining flight distance at the current fuel consumption rate and ground speed If either fuel quantity or fuel flow sensor data is not received the GTN will use the Fuel on Board or Fuel Flow values on the Utilities Fuel Planning page If both fuel quantity ...

Page 207: ...splay Figure 8 21 Map Page Topo Scale Point Obstacle Range The Point Obstacle Range option selects whether the Point Obstacle Data is shown on the Map page at and below the selected Point Obstacle range Map ranges above this value will not show the Point Obstacle Data An obstacle with an asterisk indicates a group of the same obstacle type Unlighted Obstacle Height is less than 1 000 ft AGL Lighte...

Page 208: ...ines are red when they are within 100 ft below or above the altitude of the airplane Table 8 5 Fixed Wing Color Scheme for Obstacles and Wires Color Description None Lines are removed when they are more than 500 ft below the rotorcraft White Lines are white when they are within 500 ft below the rotorcraft Amber Lines are amber when they are within 250 ft below the rotorcraft Red Lines are red when...

Page 209: ...show the Obstacle Range Touch to Select Obstacle Range Figure 8 22 Map Setup For Obstacle Range 3 Touch the Point Obstacle Rangekeyandselectthemaximum range where obstacles will be displayed Selected Obstacle Range Figure 8 23 Select Obstacle Display Range Grouped Obstacles Current Position Lighted Obstacle Unlighted Obstacle Active Obstacle Overlay Types Figure 8 24 Navigation Map Point Obstacles...

Page 210: ...tacle Selected Obstacle Info and Type Touch to Step to Next Nearby Obstacle Detail at Cursor Point Figure 8 25 Point Obstacle Detail 5 Touch the Back key to return to the normal map view Wire Obstacle Range The Wire Obstacle Range option selects whether the power lines are shown on the Map page at and below the selected Wire Obstacle range Map ranges above this value will not show the Wire Obstacl...

Page 211: ...lected Altitude Range Arc NOTE Requires a Garmin Display Unit GDU This feature is available in software v6 60 and later Enabling the Selected ALT Range Arc setting places a cyan arc in front of the aircraft symbol This arc represents the location at which the aircraft is expected to reach the selected altitude Selected ALT Range Arc Figure 8 27 Selected ALT Range Arc Restore Defaults Returns value...

Page 212: ...f 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 75 NM 1 NM 1 5 NM Runway Extensions Off 1 NM 1 5 NM 2 5 NM 4 NM 5 NM Intersection Range Off 0 75 NM 1 NM 1 5 NM 2 5 NM 4 NM 5 NM 7 5 NM 10 NM NDB Range Off 0 75 NM 1 NM 1 5 NM 2 5 NM 4 NM 5 NM 7 5 NM 10 NM VOR Range Off 10 NM 15 NM 25 NM 40 NM 50 NM 75 NM 100 ...

Page 213: ... equal to 8 100 feet Large airports are displayed on the map when the Map Range is less than or equal to the Airport Range Setting Table 8 8 Airport Display Range Setting NOTE TheAirportRangeSettingof Off meansairportsareneverdisplayed Heliports are displayed on the map page if the Heliport Display Setting is On and the Map Range is less than or equal to 1 4 times the Airport Range Setting 8 1 2 3...

Page 214: ...Feature Selection Airspace Label Range Off 7 5 NM 10 NM 15 NM 25 NM 40 NM 50 NM Smart Airspace Off On Show Airspaces All Below 18000 ft Below 15000 ft Below 12000 ft Below 9000 ft Below 6000 ft Below 3000 ft Class B TMA Range Off 5 NM 7 5 NM 10 NM 15 NM 25 NM 40 NM 50 NM 75 NM 100 NM Class C TCA Range Off 5 NM 7 5 NM 10 NM 15 NM 25 NM 40 NM 50 NM 75 NM 100 NM Class A D Range Off 5 NM 7 5 NM 10 NM ...

Page 215: ...play of Airspace Labels Smart Airspaces Garmin s Smart Airspace feature aids visual clarity on screen by de emphasizing airspace that s well above or below the aircraft s current altitude The vertical separation is 1 000 feet at sea level and the vertical separation will gradually increase to 2 000 feet until the aircraft reaches 10 000 feet Anything above 10 000 feet keeps the 2 000 feet vertical...

Page 216: ...System Messages Symbols Appendix Index To control the display of European airway airspaces 1 While viewing the Map Setup Airspaces option touch the Other ADIZ Range key and select a value 2 Select Off for the Other ADIZ Range to turn off the display of airway airspaces Airway Airspaces On Airway Airspaces On Airway Airspaces Off Figure 8 30 Selecting the Display of European Airway Airspaces ...

Page 217: ...and High Airways When Off is selected the information will not be shown 1 While viewing the Map function touch the Menu key 2 Touch the Map Setup key and then with the Aviation tab highlighted drag the list down or use the Down key to show the Airway Range Touch to Select Airway Range Figure 8 31 Map Setup For Airway Range 3 Touch the Airway Range key and select a range Selected Airway Display Ran...

Page 218: ...n 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 original factory settings Table 8 11 Map Page Traffic Display Options 8 1 2 7 Weather Optional The Weather group selection from the Map Setup page menu allows you to customize the overlay of the available we...

Page 219: ...onnext Settings Selectable Connext Settings Table 8 13 Map Setup Connext Weather Options Feature Selection Weather Source SiriusXM Connext or FIS B METAR Off On Restore Defaults Returns values to original factory settings Table 8 14 Map Setup FIS B Weather Options 8 1 3 Change User Fields The Change User Fields selection allows you to configure the Data Function and Page field type shown in each o...

Page 220: ...E to Destination is not available when a procedure is loaded and there are waypoints in the En Route section of the flight plan NOTE Only the bottom right corner data field on the Map page can be configured for a Page or Function The other three corner data fields are for Data items only 3 Touch the corner data field key you want to select Touch the Data Function or Page keys to select the User Fi...

Page 221: ... Dest ETA at Destination TRK Track ETE Estimated Time Enroute Trip Timer Timer Display ETE to Dest ETE to Destination VOR LOC Tuned VOR LOC Info Fuel Flow Total Fuel Flow VSR Vertical Speed Required GS GPS Ground Speed Wind Wind Speed and Direction GSL GPS Altitude XTK Cross Track Error Generic Timer Timer Display OFF Do Not Display Data Field Table 8 15 Map Data Field Types of Information Note 1 ...

Page 222: ...APT Nearest Airport Page VCALC VCALC Page PROC Procedures Page User FREQ User Frequencies Approach Approach Page WPT INFO Waypoint Information Arrival Arrival Page Weather Weather Page Departure Departure Page CNXT WX Connext WX Page Backlight Backlight Page FIS B WX FIS B Weather Page Services Services Page Stormscope Stormscope Page Traffic Traffic Page SiriusXM WX Sirius XM WX Page Terrain Terr...

Page 223: ...wn at the indicated Map Detail Declutter Level Feature 0 1 2 3 Feature 0 1 2 3 River Lake Names TRSA Land Country Text ADIZ Large City Alert Areas Medium City Caution Areas Small City Danger Areas Small Town Warning Areas Freeways Large Airports Highways Medium Airports Roads Restricted Areas Railroads Prohibited Areas Political Boundaries MOAs User Waypoints Runway Labels VORs Lightning Strike Da...

Page 224: ... around the map 1 Touch the Map page display Selected Waypoint or Item Info Selected Airspace or Wpt Highlighted Pan Mode Annunciation and Coordinates of Map Center Touch to Display Next Item Aircraft Present Position Touch to Edit Flight Plan Figure 8 38 Map Panning With Airspace Highlighted 2 If you touch an item on the display waypoint airspace obstacle there may be other items very close that ...

Page 225: ...your finger gently against the display drag your finger across the display to scroll the display in the direction of your finger movement The map pointer crosshair location is based on where your finger touches the display but after dragging your finger the map pointer will be centered on the map when your finger is lifted from the display Pan Mode Annunciation Coordinates of Map Pointer Map Point...

Page 226: ...on pages touching the display starts Pan Mode Options are available to create a waypoint at the map pointer position and to graphically edit the flight plan 8 3 1 Pan Map Mode The Pan Map Mode allows you to move the map display to view the surrounding area 1 Touch the Map page display 2 Refer to the description in section 8 2 for details on using this feature Touch the Back key to return to the no...

Page 227: ...active leg course and TO Waypoint will be added to the flight plan as a Direct To 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 NOTE It is not possible to graphically add an intermediate waypoint between the current position and a direct to waypoint unless that waypoint is in the flight pl...

Page 228: ...n to Map Display Current Active FPL Waypoints Intended New Waypoint Figure 8 43 Drag Selected Leg to New Waypoint 3 Touch the Done key to accept the new flight plan leg or Undo to maintain the existing flight plan New FPL Waypoint Active Flight Plan Leg New Active FPL Waypoint Touch to Accept Changes to FPL Touch to Undo Last Step Figure 8 44 Completed Flight Plan with New Waypoint 4 The aircraft ...

Page 229: ... Edit FPL key 2 Touch a waypoint that you want to add to the end of the flight plan 3 Touch the Done key to accept the changes and return to the Map page 8 3 3 3 Removing a Waypoint from an Existing Flight Plan 1 Touch the Map page display The Map Mode selection keys will appear Touch the Graphically Edit FPL key 2 Touch waypoint or airway on the flight plan that you want to remove 3 Drag the flig...

Page 230: ... The Map Mode selection keys will appear Touch the Graphically Edit FPL key 2 Touch a waypoint on the map to set the first waypoint in the flight plan If there are several nearby waypoints touch the desired waypoint to select it Touch Desired Waypoint Figure 8 46 Select the Desired Waypoint From Multiple Waypoints 3 Touch a waypoint or airway on the map for the next waypoint or airway in the fligh...

Page 231: ...r GPS Refer to the ILS example ILS Approaches GTN 650 Only for more information NOTE GPS phase of flight annunciations LPV ENR etc are not applicable to the external CDI or HSI when VLOC is active NOTE The internal on screen CDI information is based on GPS data and cannot be used for primary navigation NOTE If the unit is not configured for a CDI key then the activate GPS missed approach will only...

Page 232: ...m a waypoint using the pop up window on the GTN 6XX 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 auto suspend such as holds missed approaches etc NOTE In dual GTN installations with crossfill on the OBS course will only be updated real time on the GT...

Page 233: ...e 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 the Map page Symbol Description Symbol Description Airport with hard surface runway s Non Serviced Primary runway shown Airport with hard surface runway s Serviced Primary runway shown Airport with soft surface runway s only Non Servic...

Page 234: ...mplex ramp areas Airport Hot Spots are outlined to caution pilots of areas on an airport surface where positional awareness confusion or runway incursions happen most often Hot Spots are defined with a magenta circle or outline around the region of possible confusion Taxiway Identification Taxiway Detail Aircraft Position Figure 8 49 SafeTaxi Depiction on the Navigation Map Page 8 7 1 Using SafeTa...

Page 235: ...GTN 6XX the Power up page indicates whether the databases are current out of date or not available The Power up page shows the SafeTaxi 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 SafeTaxi data is available on the database card The SafeTaxi Region Vers...

Page 236: ...e Flight plan labels are white boxes with black borders and black text to indicate they are fixes in the flight plan If the waypoint is the ative waypoint in the flight plan the border and text are magenta All holding patterns and procedure turns are depicted with the same coloration as all other flight plan segments Entries are depicted with segmented arrows to indicate which direction in which t...

Page 237: ...ilities System Messages Symbols Appendix Index GTN provides guidance in the hold at WIGAN intersection Figure 8 51 Active Hold In this case the teardrop entry for the hold at WIGAN is being depicted Upon reaching the holding fix inbound the entry arrows will be removed from the map and the dotted holding pattern will become active with magenta arrows Figure 8 52 Holding Pattern Entry ...

Page 238: ...ervices Music Utilities System Messages Symbols Appendix Index The active flight plan leg is WARIC to WHATE as indicated by the magenta line to the magenta labeled waypoint Figure 8 53 Active and Future Flight Plan Segments The active leg is the course to OCITY intersection After OCITY the flight plan depicts a turn to 100 for vectors Figure 8 54 Active Leg to Vectors ...

Page 239: ...st Services Music Utilities System Messages Symbols Appendix Index Previous legs are light gray active leg is magenta Figure 8 55 Exiting the Hold The leg outbound from LOS is active and indicates a procedure turn When inbound from the procedure turn the inbound segment will become active and LSO will still be the active waypoint Figure 8 56 Active Procedure Turn ...

Page 240: ... Map Traffic Terrain Weather Nearest Services Music Utilities System Messages Symbols Appendix Index This page intentionally left blank A flight plan along T295 with previous the active leg and the future legs depicted Figure 8 57 Past Active and Future Flight Plan Segments Active Heading Leg Figure 8 58 Active Heading Leg Vectors ...

Page 241: ...t To Proc Wpt Info Map Traffic Terrain Weather Nearest Services Music Utilities System Messages Symbols Appendix Index Active Flight Plan Leg Figure 8 59 Active Flight Plan Leg The active flight plan leg inbound to a holding pattern at WIGAN intersection Figure 8 60 Active Flight Plan Leg Prior to Holding Pattern ...

Page 242: ...de 190 01004 03 Rev P Foreword Getting Started Audio Xpdr Ctrl Com Nav FPL Direct To Proc Wpt Info Map Traffic Terrain Weather Nearest Services Music Utilities System Messages Symbols Appendix Index This page intentionally left blank ...

Page 243: ...he 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 9 1 Traffic Pop Up When the GTN 6XX is displaying any page other than the Traffic page and a traffic alert becomes active the Traffic Warning pop up will be displayed NOTE The traffic pop up will not appear when your aircraft is on th...

Page 244: ... 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 test function in the Traffic equipment Touch for Traffic Test While in Standby Traffic Status Test Traffic Status Figure 9 2 Traffic Test Mode 2 The unit will return to normal operation mode after the test ...

Page 245: ...uipped aircraft only When the radio tower symbol is crossed out the aircraft is not a participant in the TIS B system i e not visible to otherTIS B clients The GDL 88 will however continue to receive available TIS B and FIS B ground station up links and continue to display TIS B and FIS B data along with available ADS B and ADS R data NOTE Except for GDL 88 or GTX 345 equipped aircraft TIS and Tra...

Page 246: ...lso 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 displayed in the center of the Traffic page or in a banner on maps other than the Traffic Map page on which traffic can be displayed The altitude difference between the requesting aircraft and other intruder ai...

Page 247: ...ess 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 aircraft is airborne TIS switches from Standby to Operating Mode and the GTN 6XX begins to display traffic information Operate Standby TRF Status Altitude Filter Normal Above Below Unrestricted Figure 9 4 Tr...

Page 248: ...layed in the Traffic Status field 2 The Altitude Filter limits the traffic displayed to the Below Normal Above or Unrestricted altitude block as listed in the DisplayedTraffic Range table The filter altitudes are relative to ownship altitude Touch the Altitude Filter key to change the altitude filter value Select the desired altitude filter by touchingthe BELOW NORMAL ABOVE or UNRESTRICTED keys Th...

Page 249: ...voidance 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 information provided by TIS will be no better than that provided to ATC TIS will only display aircraft with operating transponders installed TIS relies on surveillance of the Mode S radar which is a secondary surveillan...

Page 250: ...rapolate 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 errors primarily affect relative bearing information and traffic target track vector it will lag intruder distance and altitude will remain relatively accurate and may be used to assist in see and avoid S...

Page 251: ...ed 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 increases another voice alert is generated A Traffic Not Available TNA voice alert is generated when the TIS service becomes unavailable or is out of range Traffic may not be displayed in the radar coverage...

Page 252: ...age 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 9 3 TIS Failure Annunciations The Traffic mode is annunciated in the bottom left corner of the Traffic page Whentheaircraftisontheground TISautomaticallyentersStandbyMode Once the aircraft is airborne TIS switches t...

Page 253: ...ner 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 message The quality of displayed traffic information is reduced when this message is displayed Traffic Removed Traffic is removed because it is too old for coasting 12 to 60 seconds since last message Traf...

Page 254: ...ently 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 times WARNING TheTrafficAdvisory System TAS is intended for advisory use only to aid the pilot in visually acquiring traffic No avoidance maneuvers should be based solely uponTAS traffic information It is the resp...

Page 255: ...craft 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 and greater than 1 200 ft vertical separation Proximity Advisory PA intruder is within 5 NM and less than 1 200 ft vertical separation Traffic Advisory TA closing rate distance and vertical separation meet...

Page 256: ...s surrounding TAS traffic data in relation to the aircraft s current position and altitude without basemap clutter Aircraft orientation is always heading up unless no valid heading is received The Traffic Status is shown in the lower left corner and the Altitude Filter is shown in the lower right corner 1 While viewing the Traffic page touch the Traffic Status key to select Operate 2 To switch to ...

Page 257: ... 820 IHAS KMH 920 IHAS and Avidyne TAS 620 Ryan 9900BX 2 NM 6 NM 12 NM 24 NM 40 NM Table 9 7 Available Traffic Range Ring Steps 9 4 3 Altitude Display Changing the altitude display mode 1 While viewing the Traffic page touch the Traffic Status key to begin displaying traffic TAS OPERATING is displayed in the Traffic Status field 2 Touch the Altitude Filter key to change the altitude filter value T...

Page 258: ...ion on the self test and operating modes The Traffic Status is indicated in the upper right corner of the Traffic page Mode Traffic Mode Annunciation Traffic Page Traffic Display Enabled Icon Other Maps TAS Self test Initiated Test TAS Operating Operate TAS Standby Standby TAS Failed TAS Fail Table 9 9 TAS Modes If the unit fails an annunciation as to the cause of the failure is shown in the cente...

Page 259: ...to 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 asterisk to the left of the grouped traffic target Traffic targets displayed on the dedicated traffic page may be selected in order to obtain additional information about a traffic target or to view all targets in a grouped target Wh...

Page 260: ...ed Traffic Proximate Non Directional Traffic Proximate Directional Traffic Proximate Off scale Selected Traffic Non Directional Alerted Traffic Off Scale Non Directional Alerted Traffic Directional Alerted Traffic Off Scale Directional Alerted Traffic Non Directional Surface Vehicle Directional Surface Vehicle Table 9 11 ADS B Traffic Symbols NOTE Color of basic and proximate traffic is dependent ...

Page 261: ...s displayed in addition to traffic This is to aid in situational awareness of runway occupancy availability etc Due to the varying precision of the data received via ADS B ADS R and TIS B all traffic targets may not be depicted on the traffic display Because higher data precision is required for display in the SURF environment some targets eligible for AIRB will not be displayed while SURF is acti...

Page 262: ...e after the test process is successfully completed 9 5 2 4 Motion Vector When Absolute Motion Vectors are selected the vectors extending from the traffic targets depict the target reported track and speed over the ground When Relative Motion Vectors are selected the vectors extending from the traffic targets display how the traffic target is moving relative to your aircraft These vectors are calcu...

Page 263: ...te Figure 9 13 Absolute Motion White Vectors Selected Traffic Info ADS B and TCAS Status and Altitude Filter Touch to View Traffic Menu Selected Vector Motion and Duration Touch for Next Target Map Orientation Traffic Motion Vector Green Figure 9 14 Relative Motion Green Vectors Ownship Icon Target Motion Vector Ownship Icon Target Motion Vector Figure 9 15 Comparison of Absolute and Relative Moti...

Page 264: ...sult in a longer vector Selected Vector Duration Figure 9 17 Traffic Motion Vector Duration Selection 9 5 2 6 Altitude Filter 1 The Altitude Filter limits the traffic displayed to the Below Normal Above or Unrestricted altitude block as listed in the DisplayedTraffic Range table The filter altitudes are relative to ownship altitude Touch the Altitude Filter key to change the altitude filter value ...

Page 265: ... to enable disable On Scene mode 9 5 3 Rotorcraft Traffic Page Orientation NOTE Rotorcraft Traffic Page Orientation functionality is available in software v5 12 or later When flying at low speeds in a helicopter heading may not always be closely aligned with track it could easily be up to 180 degrees different If the GTN is interfaced with a heading source the ADS B traffic page will remain fixed ...

Page 266: ...anges are manually controlled for the current shield Traffic display range selections Ryan 9900BX 1 NM 2 NM 2 and 6 NM 6 and 12 NM and 12 and 24 NM 9 6 1 Ryan TCAD Description NOTE Refer to the Ryan TCAD Pilot s Guide for a detailed description of the Ryan TCAD System The Ryan TCAD Traffic and Collision Alert Device is an on board air traffic displayusedtoidentifypotentialcollisionthreats TCADcomp...

Page 267: ...t Above 2 700 feet to 9 900 feet Below 9 900 feet to 2 700 feet and Unrestricted 9 900 feet The GDL 88 continues to track up to 30 intruder aircraft within its maximum surveillance range regardless of the altitude display mode selected The selected altitude display mode is displayed in the upper left hand corner of the Traffic page The Altitude Filter limits the traffic displayed to the Below Norm...

Page 268: ... ft to 9 900 ft Unrestricted All Traffic Shown Table 9 13 Displayed Traffic Range 9 6 3 TCAD Control Menu The TCAD Control Menu allows control over the settings for the TCAD Traffic display Select TCAD Control Menu Figure 9 21 TCAD Traffic Menu 1 While viewing theTraffic menu touch the TCAD Control key Set Traffic Audio Volume Activate Operation Select Field Elevation Select Ground Mode Select App...

Page 269: ...ouch the Field Elevation key Touch to Automatically Select the Destination Airport Field Elevation Touch to Manually Set Field Elevation Figure 9 24 TCAD Traffic Field Elevation Selection 2 With the Use DESTAPT key deactivated 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...

Page 270: ... Enter key to accept the selected value The selected value will be shown in the BARO key 9 6 3 4 Operate 1 While viewing the TCAD Control menu touch the Operate key to activate TCAD traffic 2 Touching the Operate key toggles TCAD traffic operation on and off 9 6 3 5 Ground Mode 1 While viewing the TCAD Control menu touch the Ground key to activate Ground Mode TCAD traffic 2 Touching the Ground key...

Page 271: ...Traffic Separation 500 Feet Opening Touch to Select Barometric Pressure Map Orientation Altitude Separation 300 Feet Below Closing Touch to Select Active Shield Touch to View Traffic Menu Traffic Advisory Altitude Separation 0 Feet Steady Altitude Separation Traffic Annunciation Figure 9 25 Traffic Page for Ryan TCAD 9900B Symbol Description Imminent Traffic Traffic within 500 feet AND 1 0 NM OR n...

Page 272: ...nroute or Ground 2 Touch the desired setting to save the values 9 7 3 TCAD 9900B Traffic Menu The TCAD 9900B Menu allows control 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 9 26 TCAD 9900B Traffic Menu 2 Touch the desired key from the menu to make any ...

Page 273: ...nually Set Field Elevation Touch to Select Shield Type Approach or Standard Figure 9 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 Field Elevation key to manually select the Field Elevation for traffic reporting Use the keypad to select the elevation value 4 Touch the Enter key to accept the selected value The ...

Page 274: ... to Manually Set Shield Height Touch to Select Shield Type Approach or Standard Figure 9 29 TCAD 9900B Shield Setup for En Route Standard and Terminal 2 Touch the Shield Height key and use the keypad to select the Shield Height value The selected value will be shown in the Shield Range key 3 Touch the Shield Range key and use the keypad to select the Shield Range value The selected value will be s...

Page 275: ...ssure Map Orientation Other Traffic Altitude Separation 700 Feet Above Ascending Touch to Select Altitude Filter Traffic Advisory Altitude Separation 200 Feet Out of Range Traffic Altitude Separation 0 Feet Figure 9 30 Traffic Page for Ryan TCAD 9900BX Symbol Description Traffic Advisory Proximity Advisory color may be configured as cyan Other Traffic color may be configured as cyan Out of Range T...

Page 276: ...he desired altitude filter by touching the Normal Above Below or Unrestricted keys The selection is displayed in the Altitude Filter field Selected Altitude Filter Figure 9 31 Traffic Altitude Filter Selection Altitude Mode Displayed Traffic Range Below 9 900 ft to 2 700 ft Normal 2 700 ft to 2 700 ft Above 2 700 ft to 9 900 ft Unrestricted All Traffic Shown Table 9 16 Displayed Traffic Range 9 8 ...

Page 277: ...h 3 Touch the Back key to return to the TCAD Control menu 9 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 that will provide alerts when entered by aircraft Approach Shield Type 1 While viewing theTCAD Control menu touch the ShieldType key and touch the Approach Shield Type Touch to Automatically Select the Dest...

Page 278: ...d 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 Shield Height Touch to Select Shield Type Approach or Standard Figure 9 35 TCAD 9900BX Shield Setup for En Route Standard and Terminal 2 Touch the Shield Height key and use the keypad to select the Shield ...

Page 279: ... information A Traffic Alert and Collision Avoidance System II TCAS II such as the GTS 8000 improves flight safety by monitoring nearby airspace for aircraft flying with operating transponders The TCAS II system provides traffic information to the displays If separation from other aircraft is within certain limits the system issues Traffic Advisories TAs assisting the flight crew in the visual acq...

Page 280: ...OT displayed as a hollow white diamond is not currently a threat Proximate Traffic PT displayed as a filled white diamond is not currently a threat but is within 6 nm and 1 200 feet of the own aircraft altitude Traffic Advisory TA displayed as a filled yellow circle indicates traffic is within 20 48 seconds of a potential collision area If a Traffic Map is shown and the TA traffic is beyond the se...

Page 281: ...parably equipped aircraft target The system attempts to match or correlate the two surveillance data sources to increase the preciseness of its target location When a correlation is made the system displays the traffic information for the source determined to be the most accurate Any traffic that is not correlated i e only detected by one system but not the other is also displayed for the flight c...

Page 282: ...th yellow backgrounds If a TA and RA occur simultaneously only the red and white RA TRAFFIC annunciation is shown If the GTN is not displaying the traffic page the system displays a traffic alert pop up During a TA event the system issues a single Traffic Traffic voice alert each time the system detects a new TA threat During an RA event voice alert s provide vertical guidance to resolve the traff...

Page 283: ... pilot vigilance is required Banner indicates distance in nm and altitude separation in hundreds of feet If altitude trend is available banner indicates altitude trend up UP for climbing and down DN for descending traffic TA X X XX UP or DN Cautionbannerdisplayedwhensystemunable to determine bearing of Traffic Advisory TA and pilot vigilance is required Banner indicates distance in nm and altitude...

Page 284: ...until the aircraft is clear of the conflict RAs are categorized in two resolution types preventive and corrective Preventive Resolutions Preventive RAs are issued when the aircraft s present vertical speed will resolve a traffic conflict The system displays a range of vertical speed avoidance limits These limits are displayed to help the pilot from climbing or descending into conflicting traffic C...

Page 285: ...Climb 0 Do Not Climb 500 fpm 500 Do Not Climb 1 000 fpm 1 000 Do Not Climb 2 000 fpm 2 000 Do Not Descend 0 Do Not Descend 500 fpm 500 Do Not Descend 1 000 fpm 1 000 Do Not Descend 2 000 fpm 2 000 Table 9 20 Preventative RA Types with Required Vertical Speeds Corrective RA Type Required Vertical Speed fpm Climb 1 500 to 2 000 Crossing Climb Crossing Maintain Climb 1 500 to 4 400 Maintain Climb Red...

Page 286: ... Increase Climb Increase Climb Increase Descent RA Increase Descent Increase Descent Maintain Rate RA Maintain Vertical Speed Maintain Altitude Crossing Maintain Rate RA Climb and Descend Maintain Vertical Speed Crossing Maintain Preventive RA Monitor Vertical Speed RA Removed Clear of Conflict Table 9 22 TCAS II Voice Alerts 9 9 4 TCAS II System Test The TCAS II system test is initiated from the ...

Page 287: ...n relation to the aircraft s current position and altitude without basemap clutter Aircraft orientation is always heading up unless there is no valid heading The map range is adjustable from 2 to 40 nm Its scale is indicated by the map range rings The traffic operating mode and altitude display mode are annunciated in the upper left corner of the Traffic Map Page Figure 9 36 TCAS II Traffic Map Pa...

Page 288: ...ic Range 9 9 5 2 Traffic System Status The traffic mode is annunciated in the upper left corner of the Traffic Map pane If the traffic system fails or is in test mode an annunciation is shown in the center of the Traffic Map Operating Mode Traffic Page Annunciation Traffic Page Banner TCAS II Self Test Initiated TEST Test Test Mode Traffic and Resolution Advisory TA RA TA RA N A Traffic Advisory O...

Page 289: ...N 6XX environment Alerting functions are designed to increase situational awareness and help reduce controlled flight into terrain CFIT Terrain Type Features H Terrain Proximity Standard terrain function displaying relative elevations on moving map Does not provide aural or visual alerts H Terrain Alerting Basic terrain alerting function Provides aural and visual alerts Does not meet TSO C151c or ...

Page 290: ...GPS altitude data to GSL altitude i e the geometric altitude relative to MSL for use in terrain functions All Terrain page depictions and elevation indications are in GSL Variations between GSL altitude and the aircraft s corrected barometric altitude or indicated altitude are common As a result Terrain page altitude data may differ from current altimeter readings Both GSL altitude and indicated a...

Page 291: ...rrain and obstacle databases comes from government and private agencies Garmin accurately processes and cross validates the data but cannot guarantee its accuracy or completeness 10 3 1 Database Versions The version and area of coverage of each terrain obstacle database is shown on the System System Status page Databases are checked for integrity at power up If a database is found to be missing an...

Page 292: ...th Latitudes 0 to N90 Longitudes W180 to W30 Americas South Latitudes N30 to S90 Longitudes W180 to W30 Atlantic North Latitudes 0 to N90 Longitudes W30 to E90 Atlantic South Latitudes N30 to S90 Longitudes W30 to E90 Pacific North Latitudes 0 to N90 Longitudes E60 to E180 Pacific South Latitudes N30 to S90 Longitudes E60 to E180 Table 10 3 Terrain Database Coverage NOTE Because of higher resoluti...

Page 293: ...y Greece Hawaii Iceland Ireland Italy Latvia Lithuania Mexico Netherlands Norway Poland Portugal Slovakia Spain Sweden Switzerland United Kingdom United States Indicates partial coverage Table 10 4 Obstacle Database Coverage NOTE It is very important to note that not all obstacles are necessarily charted and therefore may not be contained in the Obstacle Database Obstacle databases created for GTN...

Page 294: ...uracy is affected by factors such as satellite geometry but it is not subject to variations in pressure and temperature that normally affect pressure altitude devices GSL altitude does not require local altimeter settings to determine MSL altitude Therefore GPS altitude provides a highly accurate and reliable MSL altitude source to calculate terrain and obstacle alerts Terrain Proximity utilizes t...

Page 295: ... 1 Touch the Terrain key on the Home page Heading Annunciation Aircraft GSL Value GPS Derived Range Rings Terrain Page Title Red Terrain is Above or Within 100 ft Below the Aircraft Altitude Yellow Terrain is Between 100 ft and 1 000 ft Below the Aircraft Altitude Active Flight Plan Leg Terrain Type Terrain Scale Obstacles Figure 10 2 Terrain Page 2 Touch the Menu key for options Selected View Fli...

Page 296: ...S Derived Red Terrain is Above or Within 100 ft Below the Aircraft Altitude Yellow Terrain is Between 100 ft and 1 000 ft Below the Aircraft Altitude Terrain Type Terrain Scale Icon shows point obstacle overlay is active software v5 12 or later Icon shows wire obstacle overlay is active software v5 12 or later Figure 10 4 Terrain 120 Arc View 10 4 1 2 Display Flight Plan on Terrain Page Select the...

Page 297: ...n should be used as an aid to situational awareness Never use this information for navigation or to maneuver to avoid obstacles Terrain Proximity uses terrain and obstacle information supplied by government sources The displayed information should never be understood as being all inclusive NOTE The data contained in the Terrain Proximity databases comes from government agencies Garmin accurately p...

Page 298: ...old from the aircraft 10 5 1 Terrain Alerting Requirements A valid terrain obstacle database A valid 3 D GPS position solution 10 5 2 Terrain Alerting Limitations NOTE The data contained in the databases comes from government agencies Garmin accurately processes and cross validates the data but cannot guarantee its accuracy or completeness Terrain alerting uses terrain and obstacle information sup...

Page 299: ...in and obstacles with heights greater than 200 feet Above Ground Level AGL display in yellow and red The GTN 6XX adjusts colors automatically as the aircraft altitude changes 360 Arc View Flight Plan Legend Layers Terrain Alerting Inhibit Test Terrain Alerting Terrain Alerting Figure 10 5 Terrain Alerting Page Functional Diagram 10 5 4 Displaying Terrain Alerting Data Terrain uses yellow caution a...

Page 300: ... below the aircraft altitude Red Figure 10 6 Terrain Altitude Color Correlation for Terrain Proximity Unlighted Obstacle Lighted Obstacle Threat Location Indicator Terrain Color Terrain Obstacle Location Alert Level 1 000 ft AGL 1 000 ft AGL 1 000 ft AGL 1 000 ft AGL Obstacle Symbol Red Terrain Obstacle at or within 100 ft below current aircraft altitude WARNING Red Yellow Terrain Obstacle between...

Page 301: ...e without clutter from the basemap Flight plan information airports VORs and other NAVAIDs included in the flight plan are displayed for reference If an obstacle and the projected flight path of the aircraft intersect the display automatically zooms in to the closest threat location on the Terrain page Aircraft orientation on this map is always heading up unless there is no valid heading If orient...

Page 302: ...isplay on the Terrain page Options include terrain obstacle and off 10 5 5 2 Terrain Page View Select the 120º Arc or 360º rings overlay for the Terrain page with either the 360º or Arc keys from the Menu 1 While viewing the Terrain page touch the Menu key 2 Touch the 360º or Arc key 10 5 5 3 Terrain Alerting Selections An inhibit function allows you to manually inhibit aural terrain alerts After ...

Page 303: ...eously issued Alert types are shown in the Terrain Alerts Summary with corresponding annunciations and aural messages When an alert is issued annunciations appear on the Terrain page If the page is not displayed at the time a pop up alert appears over the page being viewed Blinking Message Touch to Display Terrain Page Touch to Remove Pop Up and Remain on Current Page Alert Annunciation Figure 10 ...

Page 304: ...ound Caution Black text on yellow background Informational Black text on white background Not Applicable Table 10 7 Terrain Alert Colors and Symbology Alert Type Alert Annunciation Aural Message FLTA Terrain Warning RTC W ITI W Terrain Ahead Pull Up Terrain Ahead Pull Up or Terrain Terrain Pull Up Pull Up FLTA Obstacle Warning ROC W IOI W Obstacle Ahead Pull Up Obstacle Ahead Pull Up or Obstacle O...

Page 305: ...Terrain and Obstacle Clearance Values table When an RTC RLC and or a ROC alert is issued a threat location indicator is displayed on the Terrain page Imminent Terrain Impact ITI Imminent Line Impact ILI and Imminent Obstacle Impact IOI alerts are issued when the aircraft is below the elevation of a terrain or obstacle cell in the aircraft s projected path ITI ILI and IOI alerts are accompanied by ...

Page 306: ... for alerting based on speed distance and other parameters 700 600 500 400 300 200 100 Height Above Terrain Feet Distance From Destination Airport nm 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 PDA Alerting Area PDA Alerting Area Runway Threshold Figure 10 10 PDA Alerting Threshold PDA and FLTA aural and visual alerts can be manually inhibited Discretion should be used when inhibiting terrain alerts and t...

Page 307: ...ove the nearest runway threshold elevation if less than 5 NM from the nearest airport Upon descent to this altitude the terrain system issues the aural alert message Five hundred 10 5 6 6 Terrain Not Available Alert Terrain requires a 3 D GPS position solution along with specific vertical accuracy minimums Should the position solution become degraded or if the aircraft is out of the database cover...

Page 308: ...ral and visual annunciations This test can also be manually initiated An aural alert is issued at test completion Terrain system testing is disabled when ground speed exceeds 30 knots Alert Type Alert Annunciation Aural Message Terrain Available None Terrain Available Terrain System Test in Progress None Terrain System Test Pass None Terrain System Test OK Terrain N A Terrain Not Available Terrain...

Page 309: ...ircraft operations with six to nine passenger seats FAR Parts 91 223 135 154 10 6 1 TAWS B Requirements A valid terrain obstacle database A valid 3 D GPS position solution 10 6 2 TAWS B Limitations NOTE The data contained in theTAWS databases comes from government agencies Garmin accurately processes and cross validates the data but cannot guarantee its accuracy or completeness TAWS displays terra...

Page 310: ...layed 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 6XX adjusts colors automatically as the aircraft altitude changes 360 Arc View Flight Plan Legend Layers TAWS Inhibit Test TAWS Layers Figure 10 12 TAWS B Page Functional Diagram 10 6 4 Displaying TAWS B Data TAWS uses yellow caution and red warning to depic...

Page 311: ...w the aircraft altitude Red Figure 10 13 Terrain Altitude Color Correlation for Terrain Proximity Unlighted Obstacle Lighted Obstacle Threat Location Indicator Terrain Color Terrain Obstacle Location Alert Level 1 000 ft AGL 1 000 ft AGL 1 000 ft AGL 1 000 ft AGL Obstacle Symbol Red Terrain Obstacle at or within 100 ft below current aircraft altitude WARNING Red Yellow Terrain Obstacle between 100...

Page 312: ...ut clutter from the basemap Flight plan information airports VORs and other NAVAIDs included in the flight plan are displayed for reference If an obstacle and the projected flight path of the aircraft intersect the display automatically zooms in to the closest threat location on the TAWS page Aircraft orientation on this map is always heading up unless there is no valid heading If orientation is n...

Page 313: ...or later Figure 10 15 Flight Plan and Legend Shown On TAWS B Terrain Page 10 6 5 2 Terrain Page View Select the 120º Arc or 360º rings overlay for the Terrain page with either the 360º or Arc keys from the Menu 1 While viewing the Terrain page touch the Menu key 2 Touch the 360º or Arc key 10 6 5 3 Terrain Page TAWS B Selections The TAWS selections allow you to inhibit aural TAWS alerts and to sen...

Page 314: ... available when the aircraft is in the air TAWS Test Annunciation TAWS Test Display Figure 10 17 TAWS B Test Selected 10 6 6 TAWS B 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 simultaneously issued TAWS alert types are shown in the TAWS Alerts Summary wit...

Page 315: ...he TAWS page OR Touch the Close key to remove the pop up alert If the pilot takes no action the pop up will be removed when the alert is no longer active 10 6 6 1 TAWS B Alerting Colors and Symbology Color and symbols are also associated with TAWS alerts The three TAWS alert levels and their associated text coloring as well as any associated symbology are shown in the following table Alert Level A...

Page 316: ...bstacle Pull Up Pull Up FLTA Wire Warning ILI W RLC W Wire Ahead Pull Up Wire Ahead Pull Up FLTA Terrain Caution RTC C ITI C Terrain Ahead Terrain Ahead or Caution Terrain Caution Terrain FLTA Obstacle Caution ROC C IOI C Obstacle Ahead Obstacle Ahead or Caution Obstacle Caution Obstacle FLTA Wire Caution ILI C RLC C Wire Ahead Premature Descent Alert Caution PDA Too Low Terrain Excessive Descent ...

Page 317: ...6 6 3 Forward Looking Terrain Avoidance Reduced Required Terrain Clearance RTC Reduced Required Line Clearance RLC and Reduced Required Obstacle Clearance ROC alerts are issued when the aircraft flight path is above terrain yet is projected to come within the minimum clearance values in the FLTA Alert Minimum Terrain and Obstacle Clearance Values table When an RTC RLC and or a ROC alert is issued ...

Page 318: ...cent 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 destination airport and ends when the aircraft is either 0 5 NM from the runway threshold or is at an altitude of 125 feet AGL while within 1 0 NM of the threshold During the final descent algorithms set a thresh...

Page 319: ...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 inhibited 10 6 6 6 Negative Climb Rate After Take Off Alert NCR The Negative Climb Rate NCR After Take Off alert also referred to as Altitude Loss After Take Off provides alerts when the system determines the aircra...

Page 320: ...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 10 22 Negative Climb Rate NCR Altitude Loss Sink Rate FPM Height Above Terrain Feet DON T SINK or TOO LOW TERRAIN Figure 10 23 Negative Climb Rate NCR Sink Rate ...

Page 321: ...ciation window and on the TAWS B page The aural message TAWS Not Available is generated When the GPS signal is re established and the aircraft is within the database coverage area the aural message TAWS Available is generated when the aircraft is airborne 10 6 6 9 TAWS B Failure Alert TAWS continually monitors several system critical items such as database validity hardware status and GPS status I...

Page 322: ...ituational 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 Proximity This is noted by the five color terrain scale which is appropriate to the low altitude operating environment for helicopters HTAWS provides visual and aural annunciations when terrain and obstacle...

Page 323: ...sent foliage Some trees may extend above HTAWS protection limits in some operating modes Terrain information is based on terrain elevation data contained in a database that may contain inaccuracies Terrain information should be used as an aid to situational awareness Never use it for navigation or to maneuver to avoid terrain HTAWS uses terrain and obstacle information supplied by government sourc...

Page 324: ...y Rotorcraft Ownship Terrain Legend 360º View Icon shows wire obstacle overlay is active software v5 12 or later Icon shows point obstacle overlay is active software v5 12 or later Figure 10 25 Terrain HTAWS Page Terrain information aircraft ground track and GPS derived MSL altitude are displayed on the page The GSL above altitude display in the top right corner of the display reminds the pilot th...

Page 325: ... Figure 10 27 Terrain Page with HTAWS 120 View 360 View View from above aircraft depicting surrounding terrain on all sides Arc 120 View View of terrain ahead of and 60 to either side of the aircraft flight path NOTE If a heading source is available the HTAWS page will be oriented heading up If no heading source is available the HTAWS page will be oriented track up 1 While viewing the Terrain HTAW...

Page 326: ...d operations 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 the Terrain HTAWS page touch MENU 2 Touch HTAWS Inhibit The green bar will show when HTAWS Inhibit is active 3 Touch Back to return to theTerrain HTAWS display The HTAWS alerts are inhibited The ...

Page 327: ...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 terrain and obstacles Reduced Protection should only be selected when operating in visual contact with the terrain as alerting times are significantly less than in normal mode There is support for an exte...

Page 328: ...ystem 1 While viewing the Terrain HTAWS page touch MENU 2 Touch the Test HTAWS key 3 Touch Back to return to the Terrain HTAWS display An aural message is played giving the test results HTAWS System Test OK if the system passes the test HTAWS System Failure if the system fails the test NOTE HTAWS System Testing is disabled when in the air so as not to impede HTAWS alerting 10 7 4 6 HTAWS Legend 1 ...

Page 329: ...olor Description Terrain more than 500 ft below the aircraft altitude Terrain is between 0 ft and 250 ft below the aircraft altitude Terrain is more than 250 ft above the aircraft altitude Terrain is between 250 ft and 0 ft above the aircraft altitude Aircraft Altitude 250 ft Terrain is between 250 ft and 500 ft below the aircraft altitude Aircraft Altitude 250 ft Aircraft Altitude 500 ft Aircraft...

Page 330: ...th a height above terrain Obstacles are ALWAYS shown on the HTAWS page at 10 NM and below NOTE If an obstacle or terrain cell and the projected flight path of the aircraft intersect the display automatically zooms in to the closest threat location on the HTAWS Page Tower Windmill Windmill in Group Power Line Table 10 18 Obstacle Icon Types Grouped obstacles are shown with an asterisk as shown in t...

Page 331: ...itude Yellow Obstacle is between 250 ft and 0 ft below current aircraft altitude White Obstacle is 250 ft or more below current aircraft altitude Obstacles are removed when more than 500 ft below the helicopter Table 10 19 HTAWS Obstacle Colors and Symbology Obstacle is at or above the aircraft altitude Red 250 ft Obstacle is between 250 ft and 0 ft below the aircraft altitude Yellow Obstacle is 2...

Page 332: ... pilot HTAWS issues aural voice messages that accompany visual annunciations and pop up alerts For a summary of aural messages refer to the HTAWSAlert Summary table NOTE HTAWS Caution Alerts are displayed as constant black text on a yellow background HTAWSWarningAlerts are displayed as constant white text on a red background 10 7 6 1 Forward Looking Terrain Avoidance The unit will issue terrain al...

Page 333: ...e Warning Terrain Terrain Similarly a Warning Obstacle Obstacle alert is also provided The time to an alert can vary with conditions therefore there is no guarantee of a 15 10 second warning alert being issued The alerts are annunciated visually through the annunciator status bar a pop up alert box and the red and yellow areas on the HTAWS page The alerts are annunciated aurally through a voice me...

Page 334: ...isabled through the Voice Call Out 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 outs no radar altimeter required If a radar altimeter is interfaced to the GTN alerts are available down to 50 feet and the height above terrain when the radar altimeter is used to generate the call ou...

Page 335: ...ch the MAX Voice Callout key to select the voice call outs Maximum Voice Call Out Range None Selected Touch to Set Maximum Voice Call Out Range Figure 10 32 View the Maximum Voice Call Out Range None Selected 4 The values above the selected value will be disabled Off Maximum Voice Call Out Range 200 feet Selected Touch to Set Maximum Voice Call Out Range 200 ft Selected Figure 10 33 View the Maxim...

Page 336: ...AWS 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 message HTAWS System Failure is issued along with the HTAWS FAIL annunciation 10 7 6 6 HTAWS Alert Summary The aural alert voice gender is configurable to be either male or female Contact your Garmin installe...

Page 337: ...olds are reduced Visual and aural annunciation of caution alerts are suppressed Wire Ahead Forward Looking Terrain Avoidance Caution for Wire Wire Ahead Pull Up Wire Ahead Pull Up Forward Looking Terrain Avoidance Warning for Power Lines None None Five Hundred Four Hundred Three Hundred Two Hundred One Hundred Fifty HTAWS provides optional 500 ft through 100 ft in 100 ft increments altitude call o...

Page 338: ...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 obstacle nearby If possible visually locate the terrain or obstacle for avoidance A HTAWS warning alert may follow a HTAWS caution unless the aircraft s path towards the terrain or obstacle is changed NOT...

Page 339: ...ations when terrain and obstacles are within the given altitude threshold from the aircraft TAWS A satisfies TSO C151c Class A and TSO 92c requirements for certification 10 8 1 TAWS A Requirements A valid terrain obstacle airport terrain database A valid 3 D GPS position solution Valid flap and landing gear status inputs A valid radar altimeter 10 8 2 TAWS A Limitations TAWS A uses terrain and obs...

Page 340: ...tacle Projected Flight Path 1000 ft 100 ft Threshold Terrain more than 1000 ft below the aircraft altitude Black Terrain between 100 ft and 1000 ft below the aircraft altitude Yellow Terrain above or within 100 ft below the aircraft altitude Red Figure 10 34 Terrain Altitude Color Correlation for TAWS A Alert Level Annunciator Text Threat Location Indicator Example Visual Annunciation Warning Whit...

Page 341: ...ON Yellow Table 10 24 TAWS A Terrain Obstacle Colors and Symbology 10 8 4 TAWS A Page The TAWS A page shows terrain obstacle and threat location data in relation to the aircraft s current altitude without clutter from the basemap Aviation data airports VORs and other NAVAIDs can be displayed for reference If an obstacle and the projected flight path of the aircraft intersect the display automatica...

Page 342: ... all annunciations shown on Terrain page Alert Annunciation Ownship Position Figure 10 35 TAWS A Page with Arc View Heading Annunciation Aircraft GSL Value GPS Derived Range Arcs Terrain Menu Key Terrain Page Title Red Terrain is Above or Within 100 ft Below the Aircraft Altitude Yellow Terrain is Between 100 ft and 1 000 ft Below the Aircraft Altitude Terrain Type Terrain Scale TAWS Annunciations...

Page 343: ...ap Override Selection TAWS Alerts Inhibit Ground Proximity Warning System Inhibit Glideslope Alert Inhibit Figure 10 37 TAWS A Menu 3 Touch the Map Setup key and make the desired selections for the Terrain map display Selected View Flight Plan Selected to Show Touch to Select Terrain or Obstacle Legend Figure 10 38 TAWS A Map Setup Menu Flap Override G S Inhibit GPWS Inhibit TAWS Inhibit Test TAWS...

Page 344: ...the lower left part of the display If the TAWS A Page is not already displayed a pop up alert appears while an alert is active Blinking Alert Touch to Display Terrain Page Touch to Remove Pop Up and Remain on Current Page TAWS Annunciation Figure 10 40 Terrain Alert Pop Up To acknowledge the pop up alert Touch the Close key returns to the currently viewed page OR Touch the Go to Terrain key access...

Page 345: ...unciation Pop Up Alert Except TAWS A Page Aural Message Reduced Required Terrain Clearance Warning RTC or Terrain Terrain Pull Up Pull Up or TerrainAhead Pull Up Terrain Ahead Pull Up ImminentTerrain ImpactWarning ITI or Terrain Terrain Pull Up Pull Up or TerrainAhead Pull Up Terrain Ahead Pull Up Reduced Required Obstacle Clearance Warning ROC or Obstacle Ob stacle Pull Up Pull Up or ObstacleAhea...

Page 346: ...uced Line ClearanceWarning RLC Wire Ahead Pull Up Wire Ahead Pull Up or Wire Wire Pull Up Pull Up Reduced Required Terrain Clearance Caution RTC or Caution Terrain Caution Terrain or TerrainAhead TerrainAhead ImminentTerrain Impact Caution ITI or Caution Terrain Caution Terrain or TerrainAhead TerrainAhead Reduced Required Obstacle Clearance Caution ROC or Caution Obstacle Caution Obstacle or Obst...

Page 347: ...xcessive Descent Rate Caution EDR Sink Rate Excessive Closure Rate Caution ECR Terrain Terrain Negative Climb Rate Caution NCR or Don t Sink or Too Low Terrain Flight IntoTerrain High Speed Caution FIT Too Low Terrain Flight IntoTerrain Gear Caution FIT Too Low Gear Flight IntoTerrain Flaps Caution FIT Too Low Flaps Flight IntoTerrain Takeoff Caution FIT Too Low Terrain Glide Slope Devia tion Caut...

Page 348: ...None TAWS System Test Fail N A TAWS System Failure Incorrect TAWS configuration invalid missing terrain airport or obstacle database or TAWS audio fault N A TAWS System Failure No GPS position N A TAWS Not Available GPS position unavailable degraded outside of terrain database coverage N A TAWS Not Available Sufficient GPS signal reception restored None N A TAWS Available aural message only in fli...

Page 349: ...ibit N A None FLAP Override N A None Alerts with multiple messages are configurable Alerts for the default configuration are indicated with asterisks VCO alerts are not issued if both TAWS and GPWS systems have failed or are not available GSD alert will be available if a valid ILS is being used for navigation even in no valid GPS signal is being received Table 10 25 TAWS A Alerts Summary 10 8 5 3 ...

Page 350: ... Obstacle Clearance ROC alerts are issued when the aircraft flight path is above terrain yet is projected to come within the minimum clearance values in the FLTA Alert Minimum Terrain and Obstacle Clearance Values table When an RTC RLC and or a ROC alert is issued a threat location indicator is displayed on the TAWS Page Imminent Terrain Impact ITI Imminent Line Impact ILI and Imminent Obstacle Im...

Page 351: ...scent 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 destination airport and ends when the aircraft is either 0 5 NM from the runway threshold or is at an altitude of 125 feet AGL while within 1 0 NM of the threshold During the final descent algorithms set a thres...

Page 352: ...tiple Annunciations Figure 10 43 TAWS A Alerting Disabled TAWS Inhibited Annunciation 1 While viewing the Terrain page touch the Menu key 2 Touch the TAWS Inhibit key to inhibit or enableTAWS choice is dependent on current state A green bar in the key indicates the TAWS is inhibited 10 8 5 7 Excessive Closure Rate Alert The Excessive Closure Rate ECR alert provides suitable notification when the a...

Page 353: ...ic Terrain Weather Nearest Services Music Utilities System Messages Symbols Appendix Index Height Above Terrain Feet Closure Rate FPM Figure 10 44 Excessive Closure Rate Alert Criteria Flaps Up or Takeoff Configuration Height Above Terrain Feet Closure Rate FPM Figure 10 45 Excessive Closure Rate Alert Criteria Flaps in Landing Configuration ...

Page 354: ...re issued when flight conditions meet the criteria shown below Height Above Terrain Feet Altitude Change Rate FPM Flap position will not trigger alert if Flap Override option is enabled refer to the discussion below Figure 10 46 Flight Into Terrain Caution Alert Criteria To reduce nuisance FIT alerts on approaches where flap extension is not desired or is intentionally delayed the pilot may overri...

Page 355: ...ate When the Flaps Override option is enabled the annunciation FLAP O R is annunciated on the TAWS A Page If GPWS alerts are also inhibited which include FIT the FLAP O R annunciation is not shown FIT alerts also occur during takeoff or go around if the aircraft s height above ground level as determined by the radar altimeter is too close to rising terrain TAWS A will issue the aural message Too L...

Page 356: ...aft is losing altitude closing upon terrain after takeoff The aural message Don t Sink is given for NCR alerts accompanied by an annunciation and a pop up terrain alert on the display NCR alerting is only active when departing from an airport and when the following conditions are met Height above the terrain is less than 700 feet Distance from the departure airport is 2 NM or less Heading change f...

Page 357: ...e 10 50 Negative Climb Rate NCR Sink Rate 10 8 5 10 Excessive Below Glideslope Glidepath Deviation Alert A Glideslope Deviation or Glidepath Deviation GSD caution alert is issued when the system detects that the aircraft is significantly below the glidepath for the selected approach Radio Altitude Feet Number of Dots Below Glideslope Glidepath GLIDESLOPE Figure 10 51 Excessive Below Glideslope Gli...

Page 358: ...ibiting Glideslope Deviation GSD Alerts NOTE The G S Inhibit function should be activated when flying a localizer backcourse approach to prevents nuisance GSD alerts GSD alerts are inhibited independent from all other FLTA PDA and GPWS alerts 1 While viewing the TAWS A Page touch the MENU key 2 Touch the G S Inhibit key to inhibit or enable glideslope or glidepath alerts choice dependent on curren...

Page 359: ...ld be enabled when appropriate When these alerts are inhibited the alert annunciation GPWS INH is shown on the TAWS A Page annunciation window 1 While viewing the TAWS A Page touch the MENU key 2 Touch the GPWS INH key to inhibit or enable GPWS alerts choice dependent on current state GPWS Inhibit Annunciation GPWS Inhibit Selection Indicates Multiple Annunciations Figure 10 52 GPWS Inhibit Annunc...

Page 360: ...degraded or if the aircraft is out of the database coverage area the annunciation TAWS N A is generated in the annunciation window and on the TAWS A page the aural message TAWS Not Available is generated if airborne some TAWS A terrain alerts will not be issued and GPWS alerting which are not dependent on GPS position will continue to operate When the GPS signal is re established and the aircraft ...

Page 361: ...nstalled touching the Weather key will go directly to the Weather page Touch to Select Desired Weather Product Figure 11 1 Weather Page Figure 11 2 Weather Page Functional Diagram 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 N...

Page 362: ...tning are mutually exclusive 11 1 SiriusXM Weather Products Optional NEXRAD Echo Tops Cloud Tops Icing Turbulence Winds Aloft Forecast Period City Forecast Surface Analysis Lightning METAR Cell Movement AIREP PIREP County Warnings SIGMET AIRMET Freezing Level Cyclone Orientation Legend Off Composite CONUS Base Current 12 Hour 24 Hour 36 Hour 48 Hour Track Up Heading Up North Up Surface 3000 ft 45 ...

Page 363: ...ch the Weather key on the Home page and then touch the Data Link key Age of Selected Weather Products Touch or to Select Altitude Selected Altitude Figure 11 4 SiriusXM Weather Page 2 While viewing the Data Link weather page touch the Menu key to configure the Data Link Weather page Touch Legend Key to Display Legend Touch Keys to Select Weather Product Green Bar Indicates Selected Product Weather...

Page 364: ...eather products 1 While viewing the Data LinkWeather menu touch the Legend key Legend of Selected Weather Products Touch to Select Close Legend Touch Legend and Slide Finger Up and Down to Scroll Legend Touch Up and Down Keys To Scroll Legend Figure 11 7 Weather Legend Display 2 Touch the Legend area of the display and while maintaining light pressure against the display drag your finger up or dow...

Page 365: ... 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 Figure 11 8 Available Weather Legends 11 1 3 Weather Map Orientation 1 While viewing theWeather Data Link function touch the Menu key 2 Touch the Orientation key to toggle the map view orientation choices ...

Page 366: ...ed from the time the data 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 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 prod...

Page 367: ...des centralized meteorological information for the continental United States and selected overseas locations The maximum range of a single NEXRAD radar site is 250 NM The NEXRAD network provides important information about severe weather for air traffic safety NEXRAD data is not real time The lapsed time between collection processing and dissemination of NEXRAD images can be significant and may no...

Page 368: ...ouch the NEXRAD key to display the NEXRAD selections Figure 11 9 SiriusXM NEXRAD Weather Selection NOTE Depending on the SXM service and installed GDL hardware radar base reflectivity imaging may have broader coverage within NorthAmerica or be limited to only Canada 2 Touch the desired NEXRAD source selection and then the Back key to view the weather information NEXRAD Weather Age of Selected Weat...

Page 369: ...ured in decibels dB relative to reflectivity Z NEXRAD measures the radar reflectivity ratio or the energy reflected back to the radar receiver designated by the letter Z The value of Z increases as the returned signal strength increases 11 1 5 2 NEXRAD Limitations NEXRAD radar images may have certain limitations NEXRAD base reflectivity does not provide sufficient information to determine cloud la...

Page 370: ...following may cause abnormalities in displayed NEXRAD radar images Ground clutter Strobes and spurious radar data Sun strobes when the radar antenna points directly at the sun Interference from buildings or mountains which may cause shadows Metallic dust from military aircraft which can cause alterations in radar scans NEXRAD Limitations Canada Radar coverage extends to 55ºN Any precipitation disp...

Page 371: ...mages are received the GTN will automatically store them for future animation The GTN can animate up to six NEXRAD images from oldest to newest showing each for one second and the newest for two seconds Touch to Start NEXRAD Animation Touch to Stop NEXRAD Animation Figure 11 14 Animating NEXRAD 1 While viewing the SiriusXM Weather page with NEXRAD enabled for display touch Menu and press the Play ...

Page 372: ...t 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 NEXRAD data NOTE Due to similarities in color schemes the display of EchoTops cannot be shown with Cloud Tops and NEXRAD 1 While viewing the Data Link Weather menu touch the Echo Tops key Present Position ...

Page 373: ...Index 11 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 from satellite imagery 1 While viewing the Data LinkWeather menu touch the Cloud Tops key Present Position Cloud Tops Product Age Figure 11 17 Cloud Tops 2 Touch the Cloud Tops key again to turn it off Fi...

Page 374: ... In the Cell Movement function Base height is actually the height of maximum radar reflection and that the Base and Top heights are based on radar height and not MSL or AGL 1 While viewing the Data Link Weather menu touch the Cell Movement key Cell Movement Position and Direction of Movement Present Position Product Age Figure 11 19 Cell Movement 2 Touch a Cell Movement icon to view cell details C...

Page 375: ...SIGMETs and AIRMETs SIGMETs SIGnificant METerological Information and AIRMETs AIRmen s METerological Information are broadcast for potentially hazardous weather considered of importance to aircraft 1 While viewing the Data Link Weather menu touch the SIGMET AIRMET key SIGMET Line Present Position Turbulence Line IFR Line Figure 11 22 SIGMETs and AIRMETs 2 Touch the SIGMET AIRMET key again to turn ...

Page 376: ...ection weather warnings from the National Weather Service This can include information on fires tornadoes severe thunderstorms flood conditions and other natural disasters 1 While viewing the Data LinkWeather menu touch the County Warnings key County Warning Detail County Warning Symbol Touch to Display Detail Figure 11 24 County Warnings Data 2 After viewing the County Warning detail touch the Ba...

Page 377: ...tour lines 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 removed from the display New data appears on the next update 1 While viewing the Data Link Weather menu touch the Freezing Level key Freezing Level Line Present Position Product Age Figure 11 26 ...

Page 378: ...nformation about the temperature dew point wind precipitation cloud cover cloud heights visibility and barometric 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 LinkWeather menu touch the METAR key Present Position Product Age METAR Flags Touch For Detail ...

Page 379: ...d or visibility three to five miles IFR ceiling 500 to below 1 000 ft AGL and or visibility one mile to less than three miles Low IFR ceiling below 500 ft AGL or visibility less than one mile Unknown Table 11 1 METAR Symbols 11 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 LinkWeather menu touch the Cyclone k...

Page 380: ...ghtning 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 region The exact location of the lightning is not displayed 1 While viewing the Data Link Weather menu touch the Lightning key Present Position Product Age Lightning Strikes Figure 11 32 Lightning 2 Touch the Lightning key again t...

Page 381: ...cted in the menu by pressing Forecast Period 1 While viewing the Data Link Weather menu touch the City Forecast key City Forecast Symbol Figure 11 34 City Forecast 2 Touch the desired forecast time period Current 12 Hour 24 Hour 36 Hour or 48 Hour to display the desired information Touch to Select Time Touch and Drag Slider to Scroll Selections Figure 11 35 Select Forecast Time Period 3 Touch any ...

Page 382: ...are v6 21 and earlier Surface Analysis and City Forecast are combined features of the Weather Forecast product The Surface Analysis map shows regional weather forecasts for a selected time period The map shows high and low pressure centers and their associated frontal movement 1 While viewing the SiriusXM Weather Menu touch the Surface Analysis key Figure 11 38 Surface Analysis and Map Legend 2 To...

Page 383: ...selected altitudes Altitudes can be selected in 3 000 foot increments from the surface up to 45 000 feet 1 While viewing the Data Link Weather menu touch the Winds Aloft key Wind Symbols Selected Wind Altitude Touch to Select Wind Altitude Figure 11 40 Winds Aloft 2 Touch the WX Aloft ALT or keys to increase or decrease the reporting altitude of the winds aloft in 3 000 foot increments The selecte...

Page 384: ...ovides an alert to the potential for freezing rain due to the presence of large supercooled water droplets SLD data is shown between 1 000 feet and 30 000 feet in 3 000 foot increments 1 While viewing the Data Link Weather menu touch the Icing key Icing Potential Shading Selected Icing Altitude SLD Threat Touch to Select Icing Altitude Present Position Figure 11 42 Icing 2 Touch the WXAloftALT or ...

Page 385: ... Conditions are reported at altitudes between 21 000 and 45 000 feet in 3 000 foot increments 1 While viewing the Weather Data Link menu touch the Turbulence key Turbulence Shading Selected Turbulence Altitude Touch to Select Turbulence Altitude Present Position Product Age Figure 11 44 Turbulence 2 Touch the WXAloftALT or keys to increase or decrease the reporting altitude for turbulence in 3 000...

Page 386: ...cit 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 either Routine UA or Urgent UUA 1 While viewing the Data Link Weather menu touch the AIREP PIREP key Touch Weather Info Icon to View PIREP Details Touch Weather Info Icon to View AIREP Details Touch TFR Icon to View TFR Details Figu...

Page 387: ...ystemthatdetectselectricaldischargesassociatedwiththunderstorms within a 200 NM radius of the aircraft The Stormscope measures relative bearing and distance of thunderstorm related electrical activity and reports the information to the display Interfaces are currently only available for the WX 500 Stormscope System View Mode 360 Arc Cell Strike Figure 11 48 Stormscope Functional Diagram For lightn...

Page 388: ...ols 1 From the Home page touch the Weather key and then the Stormscope key if present to reach the Stormscope function Orientation Annunciation HDG N A Heading is Not Available Range Ring Lightning Strikes Lightning Strike Rate Lightning Display Mode Cell or Strike Touch to Clear Lightning Strikes Figure 11 49 Stormscope Display 360º Display View Shown 2 Touch the Menu key to setup the Stormscope ...

Page 389: ...harge points appear slower and in smaller numbers 1 While viewing the Weather Stormscope page touch MENU 2 Touch the Clear Strikes key to clear lightning strikes NOTE The GTN displays Stormscope data with or without a heading source If no heading source is available the HDG N A annunciation appears in the upper right corner of the page When flying without a heading source the pilot must clear all ...

Page 390: ... Stormscope Data Display Range Stormscope data can be displayed on the Map page 2 000 NM zoom scale but the data only goes out as far as the Stormscope can report 200 NM The 500 NM zoom scale will display all lightning data Scales greater than 500 NM do not display any additional Stormscope data 1 While viewing the Stormscope page touch the In and Out keys to display a larger or smaller area 11 2 ...

Page 391: ... optional Garmin GSR 56 Connext Weather may be viewed in the Weather 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 PRECIP Lightning IR Satellite METAR PIREP Winds Aloft SIGMET AIRMET Connext Settings Orientation Legend Surface 3 000 ft 45 000 ft Coverage Region Data Request Present P...

Page 392: ...m can be configured for multiple weather products but only one may be selected for viewing in the Weather or Map pages at a given time When a weather product is active on the Weather Data Link page or the Navigation Map page the age of the data is displayed on the screen The age of the product is based on the time difference between when the data was assembled on the ground and the current GPS tim...

Page 393: ...enus The Connext Weather Menu options include choices for Weather Setup and displaying selected weather products The Connext Settings Menu makes settings for the Coverage Region and Data Request frequency 1 While viewing the Connext Weather page touch the MENU key to display the Connext Weather Menu Touch the desired keys to toggle the weather product Figure 11 53 Connext Weather Menu 2 Touch and ...

Page 394: ...quests can be sent manually or set to automatically update at a selected rate The Connext weather data may be updated at any time regardless of the automatic update timing by selecting a Manual Request When multiple requests are made some products are merged with the old data SIGMETs AIRMETs TAFs TFRs and METARs but the old data of other products is discarded 1 While viewing the Connext Settings M...

Page 395: ...e Region key Figure 11 58 Connext Weather Coverage Region Menu 2 Touch the desired settings to customize the ConnextWeather display Present Position Data Request Touch the Present Position key to request that weather information will be shown around your present position Destination Connext Data Request Touch the Destination key to request that weather information will be shown around the destinat...

Page 396: ...xt Weather Map Orientation 1 While viewing the Connext Weather Menu touch the Orientation key 2 Touch the orientation choices of North Up Track Up and Heading Up and to accept the displayed value and return to the Connext Weather Menu Touch to Select Map Orientation Figure 11 59 Connext Weather Map Orientation 11 3 4 Register with Connext To access Connext Weather visit flyGarmin com and create a ...

Page 397: ...rent Registration Info Figure 11 61 Connext Registration Page 3 Touch the Access Code key to enter the appropriate code and then touch the Enter key 4 Touch the Register key to complete the process The GTN will contact the Connext servers using the GSR 56 transceiver Deactivate Unit Registration with Connext Registration of the GTN unit with Connext can be deactivated so that the unit can no longe...

Page 398: ...vals that are defined and controlled by Connext and its data vendors 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 significantly o...

Page 399: ...ions that apply to the Connext data Rainfall data is color coded as follows Figure 11 64 Connext PRECIP Weather Map Display and Legend Precipitation Product Age Figure 11 65 Connext Precipitation Data The No Coverage color indicates that no data is available for that area and rainfall in that area is unknown When weather data is received the airborne system will display that data for 20 minutes If...

Page 400: ...ion images from oldest to newest showing each for one second and the newest for two seconds 1 While viewing the Connext Weather page with Precipitation enabled for display touch Menu and then press the Play PRCP key to start the Precipitation animation 2 Touch Menu and then touch the Stop PRCP key to stop the Precipitation animation The animation will also stop when leaving the page or turning off...

Page 401: ...METARs NOTE Atmospheric pressure reported for METARs is given in hectopascals hPa except in the United States where it is reported in inches of mercury in Hg Temperatures are reported in Celsius NOTE METARinformationisonlydisplayedwithintheinstalledaviationdatabase service area METAR METeorological Aerodrome Report known as an Aviation Routine Weather Report is the standard format for current weat...

Page 402: ...d visibility greater than five miles Marginal VFR ceiling 1 000 3 000 ft AGL and or visibility three to five miles IFR ceiling 500 to below 1 000 ft AGL and or visibility one mile to less than three miles Low IFR ceiling below 500 ft AGL or visibility less than one mile Unknown Table 11 3 METAR Symbols 1 While viewing the Connext Weather page touch the airport with a METAR flag METAR Detail Figure...

Page 403: ...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 non forecast adverse weather conditions such as low in flight visibility icing conditions wind shear and turbulence PIREPs are issued as either Routine UA or Urgent UUA 1 While viewing the Connext Weather page touch a PIREP ...

Page 404: ...42 000 feet MSL Pressing 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 Figure 11 70 Connext Weather Winds Aloft and Legend Winds Aloft Altitude The Winds Aloft Altitude option allows you to select the altitude for the Winds Aloft weather product Altitude can be selected in 3 000 foot increments from the surface...

Page 405: ...ive weather A localized SIGMET is a significant weather condition occurring at a localized geographical position SIGMET AIRMET Detail Figure 11 71 Connext Weather Page AIRMETs SIGMETs When enabled SIGMET AIRMETs advise the pilot of potentially hazardous weather SIGMETs are directed to all aircraft AIRMETs are intended for light aircraft SIGMET AIRMET data covers icing turbulence dust and volcanic ...

Page 406: ...r airline operations control center for general and mission critical meteorological information NAS status conditions or both FIS B information including weather information NOTAMs andTFR areas are intended for the sole purpose of assisting in long and near term planning decision making The system lacks sufficient resolution and updating capability necessary for aerial maneuvering associated with ...

Page 407: ...llows Figure 11 73 FIS B Weather Precipitation Legend Gray shaded areas indicate that data is not available or that no data has been received for a requested area Gray shades may also indicate that the rainfall rate for a given area is undetermined The FIS B Function is based on a ground to air data link and requires that the appropriate ground systems are broadcasting weather data and the aircraf...

Page 408: ...ientation Datalink Status Legend Track Up Heading Up North Up 1 000 ft 45 000 ft Off CONUS Regional Combined Off Current Auto All Forecasts Figure 11 74 FIS B Weather Functional Diagram 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 ...

Page 409: ...ies in depiction the following FIS B Weather products are mutually exclusive NEXRAD Cloud Tops Icing Turbulence Winds and Temperatures Aloft and Lightning 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 Products Touch or to Select Map Range NEXRAD Selection Figure 11 75 FIS B Weather Page NEXRAD Key Shown 2 While...

Page 410: ...ty Composite reflectivity images depict the highest radar energy received from multiple antenna tilt angles at various altitudes Base reflectivity images depict radar returns from the lowest antenna tilt angle Per AC 00 63A FIS B CONUS and Regional NEXRAD are composite reflectivity images The precipitation intensity level reflected by each pixel represents the highest level of composite radar refl...

Page 411: ...XRAD images are available for playback 11 4 2 2 CONUS and Regional NEXRAD To depict trending weather movements over time an animation function stitches the last three to six received radar images together in sequence from oldest to newest and replays them on a continuous loop CONUS Regional Selected on NEXRAD Key Out Of CONUS NEXRAD Coverage NEXRAD Weather Shown Regional NEXRAD Boundary Shown Figu...

Page 412: ...d Type Description CONUS Large low resolution weather image for the entire continental U S Pixels are 7 5 min 7 5 nm 13 89 km wide by 5 min 5 nm 9 26 km wide Regional High resolution weather image with limited range centered around each broadcasting ground station Pixels are 1 5 min 1 5 nm 2 78 km wide by 1 min 1 nm 1 852 km tall Each weather pixel varies with latitude Above 60º latitude pixel blo...

Page 413: ... in radar scans Interference from buildings or mountains which may cause shadows Scheduled maintenance may put a radar off line Affected Areas Any area in the continental United States CONUS or Alaska where the distance from ADS B ground stations or the combined effect of distance and low altitude is sufficiently great may cause poor reception To find the latest ground station coverage visit faa g...

Page 414: ...graded due to poor reception No Coverage No Coverage Figure 11 80 FIS B Reception Unavailable NOTE No coverage areas are semi transparent in software v6 60 and later 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 NEXRAD key to select Off Regional CONUS or Combined NEXRAD Touch the Desired NEXRAD Source Fi...

Page 415: ...ges Symbols Appendix Index 11 4 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 11 82 FIS B TFR Legend 1 Touch a TFR symbol on the Weather page to view details Touch TFR Symbol to View Details TFR Detail Figure 11 83 FIS B TFR Detail 2 Touch the Back key to return to the Weather ...

Page 416: ...ops indicate the altitude of the highest visible portions of a cloud at the time of measurement FIS B cloud top data is generated by a computer model and has limited accuracy compared to actual conditions Figure 11 84 FIS B Cloud Tops 1 While viewing the FIS B Weather menu touch the Cloud Tops key 11 4 5 Lightning FIS B lightning strikes display as a lightning bolt Figure 11 85 FIS B Lightning 1 W...

Page 417: ...es METAR Symbol Description VFR ceiling greater than 3 000 ft AGL and visibility greater than five miles Marginal VFR ceiling 1 000 3 000 ft AGL and or visibility three to five miles IFR ceiling 500 to below 1 000 ft AGL and or visibility one mile to less than three miles Low IFR ceiling below 500 ft AGL or visibility less than one mile Unknown Table 11 5 METAR Symbols 1 While viewing the FIS B We...

Page 418: ...Terological Information are broadcast for potentially hazardous weather considered of importance to aircraft The update rate is approximately every 20 minutes Figure 11 87 FIS B SIGMET AIRMET Legend 1 While viewing the FIS B Weather menu touch the SIGMET AIRMET key Surface Winds Turbulence Line Mountain Obscured Figure 11 88 FIS B SIGMETs and AIRMETs Map 2 Touch a SIGMET AIRMET line to view detail...

Page 419: ...dates occur four times daily Filtering options allow you to mitigate page clutter Forecast Settings Current Auto Displays active graphical records based on the current UTC The function automatically switches from 0 hr to 3 hr forecasts All Forecasts Displays the most recent non expired graphical records Off Turns the G AIRMETs product off Forecast Periods are 0 hr 3 hr and 6 hr Figure 11 90 FIS B ...

Page 420: ...es Music Utilities System Messages Symbols Appendix Index Viewing Graphical AIRMETs 1 While viewing the FIS B Weather menu touch the G AIRMET key Figure 11 92 FIS B G AIRMETs 2 Select between Current Auto All Forecasts or Off 3 Select one or more filters 4 Touch a G AIRMET line to view details Touch the Back key to return to the Weather display Figure 11 93 G AIRMET Details ...

Page 421: ... Symbols Appendix Index 11 4 9 Center Weather Advisory These advisories communicate en route and terminal weather conditions expected to occur within the next two hours Information is valid for up to 2 hours Figure 11 94 FIS B Center Weather Advisory 1 While viewing the FIS B Weather menu touch the Center WX Advisory key 4 Touch a CWA line to view details Touch the Back key to return to the Weathe...

Page 422: ...shows the forecast wind speed direction and Temperature at selected altitudes Altitudes can be selected in increments from 1 000 feet up to 53 000 feet The update rate is every 12 hours 1 While viewing the Data Link Weather menu touch the Wind Temp Aloft key Figure 11 95 Winds Aloft 2 Touch the WX ALT or keys to increase or decrease the reporting altitude of the winds aloft in increments The selec...

Page 423: ...resentation of icing potential at the time of analysis For FIS B the icing timestamp shows the valid time in UTC Supercooled Large Droplet SLD icing conditions 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 pink blocks over the icing colors The icing potential shows ...

Page 424: ...overlapping nature of the FIS broadcast timestamps regional coverage and map data availability may vary with altitude for FIS B turbulence forecasts Turbulence is classified as light moderate severe or extreme Turbulence data is intended to supplement AIRMETs and SIGMETs For FIS B the turbulence timestamp shows the valid time in UTC Altitude Range 2 000 to 24 000 ft at 2 000 ft intervals Figure 11...

Page 425: ...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 either Routine UA or Urgent UUA The update rate is approximately every 20 minutes 1 While viewing the FIS B Weather page touch the Menu key to select the PIREP choice 2 Touch the PIREP key to toggle PIREPs on or off 3 Touch a weather informati...

Page 426: ...ide 190 01004 03 Rev P Foreword Getting Started Audio Xpdr Ctrl Com Nav FPL Direct To Proc Wpt Info Map Traffic Terrain Weather Nearest Services Music Utilities System Messages Symbols Appendix Index This page intentionally left blank ...

Page 427: ...DBs 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 and alert you to any Special Use SUA or Controlled Airspace you may be in or near Nearest Waypoint Types Figure 12 1 Nearest Page Wpt Info List Wpt Info Freq List Wpt Info List Wpt Info List Wpt In...

Page 428: ...responding Nearest page at one time The Nearest page displays detailed information for five nearest items 1 On the Home page touch the Nearest key 2 Touch the desired waypoint type Airport VOR etc and then touch the Up and Down keys on the lower right of the display to navigate through the list of available items You can also touch an item on the list and drag your finger to scroll the list 3 Touc...

Page 429: ...eliports or runway lengths which would be difficult or impossible to land upon Refer to System Setup Nearest Airport Criteria for information about configuring the Nearest Airport display criteria 1 While viewing the Nearest function touch the Airport key A list of the nearest 25 airports within 200 NM will be listed Scroll Bar Indicates More Items on the List Airport Information Airport Identifie...

Page 430: ...rest 25 Intersections within 200 NM will be listed Slider Indicates More Items on the List Intersection Information Intersection Identifier Arrow Indicates More Items on the List Figure 12 5 Nearest Intersection List 2 Touch the Up and Down keys to scroll through the list Touch Screen and Drag Finger to View More Items on the List Touch Arrows to View More Items on the List Figure 12 6 Scrolling D...

Page 431: ...y key to place the frequency in the standby field of the Nav window Touch the Nav Active window to flip flop the Nav frequencies 1 While viewing the Nearest function touch the VOR key A list of the nearest 25 VORs within 200 NM will be listed Distance from Current Position to VOR Nearest VOR Identifier Nearest VOR Frequency Bearing from Current Position to VOR Figure 12 8 Nearest VOR List and Info...

Page 432: ...equency Inserted into Standby Window Touch to Flip Flop Freqs Figure 12 10 Nearest VOR Frequency Entry 12 5 Nearest VRP NOTE This feature is available in software v6 20 or later The nearest VRP page displays the identifier symbol bearing and distance to the 25 nearest VRPs within 200 NM of your present position 1 While viewing the Nearest function touch the VRP key Nearest VRP Identifier Distance ...

Page 433: ... distance and frequency to the 25 nearest NDBs within 200 NM 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 Touch NDB Identifier for More Detail Figure 12 13 Nearest NDB 2 Touch the Up and Down keys to scroll through the list 3 Touch the NDB Identifier ...

Page 434: ...earest function touch the UserWPT key A list of the nearest 25 User waypoints within 200 NM will be listed Nearest User Wpt Identifier Distance and Bearing from Current Position to User Wpt Figure 12 15 Nearest User Waypoint 2 Touch the Up and Down keys to scroll through the list 3 Touch the Nearest User Waypoint Identifier key to show the Waypoint Info page for the selected User waypoint Distance...

Page 435: ...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 AIRSPACE ALERT Airspace within 2nm and entry in less than 10 minutes appears The Nearest Airspace page shows the airspace as Ahead 2 NM If you have entered an airspace the message AIRSPACE ALERT Inside Airspace appears The Nearest Airspa...

Page 436: ... Name Figure 12 18 Nearest Airspace List 2 Touch the Up and Down keys to scroll through the list 3 Touch the Airspace Identifier key to show the Waypoint Info page for the selected Airspace Touch to View Airspace Frequency List Airspace Name Airspace Information Airspace Contact Name Touch to View Airspace Vicinity Map Figure 12 19 Nearest Airspace Waypoint Information Once you have been provided ...

Page 437: ...M window Touch the COM Active window to flip flop the Com frequencies GTN 650 only 1 While viewing the Nearest function touch the ARTCC key A list of the nearest 25 ARTCCs within 200 NM will be listed Touch ARTCC Frequency Key to Insert into Standby Com ARTCC Name and Information ARTCC Frequency Key with Multiple Frequencies Available Figure 12 20 Nearest ARTCC 2 Touch the Up and Down keys to scro...

Page 438: ...key to place the frequency in the standby field of the COM window Touch the COM Active window to flip flop the Com frequencies GTN 650 only 1 While viewing the Nearest function touch the FSS key A list of the nearest 25 FSSs within 200 NM will be listed FSS Frequency Key FSS Name and Information FSS Frequency Key with Multiple Frequencies Available Figure 12 22 Nearest FSS 2 Touch the Up and Down ...

Page 439: ... 1 While viewing the Nearest function touch the WX FREQ key A list of the nearest 25 Weather stations within 200 NM will be listed Arrows Indicate More Items on the List AWOS Frequency Reporting Weather Waypoint Identifier ATIS Frequency Distance and Bearing from Current Position to User Wpt Figure 12 24 Nearest Weather Station 2 Touch the Up and Down keys to scroll through the list as needed 3 To...

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Page 441: ...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 the Services page Touch to Use Phone Services Touch to Access SiriusXM Music Touch to Access Your Contact List Touch to Setup Position Reporting Touch to Use Text Messaging Figure 13 1 Services Page Off On ...

Page 442: ...tlysearchfornewstations Basedonsignalsfrom satellites coverage far exceeds land based transmissions SiriusXM Satellite Radio services are subscription based For more information on XM service packages visit flyGarmin com Audio entertainment is available through the SiriusXM Satellite Radio Service when activated in the optional installation of the GDL 69A The GTN unit serves as the display and con...

Page 443: ...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 located On the label on the back of the Data Link Receiver On the Music Menu Contact the installer if the Data Radio ID and the Audio Radio ID cannot be located NOTE Refer to the GDL 69 69A SiriusXM Satellite R...

Page 444: ...ws selecting music categories and specific channels as well as saving category and channel selections as presets for quick recall The music volume level may also be managed Touch CH Number to Select a Channel Touch to Change Channels or Categories Touch Step to Previous or Next Channel Name of Current Channel Touch to Select Preset Current Volume Touch to Change Volume Current Preset Touch to Step...

Page 445: ...es of 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 channel to select it Touch to Change Categories Current Channel Channel List Figure 13 5 Music Channels 2 Touch the Category key to activate Category selection and then touch the desired Category...

Page 446: ...rectly 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 13 7 Selecting Music Channels 2 Use the numeric keys to enter the number for the desired channel and then touch the Enter key Channel Number Window Touch to Clear Channel Number Window Numeric Keypad for Channel Nu...

Page 447: ...ellite 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 Raise the Volume Touch Lower the Volume Bar Graph Showing Volume Level Touch to Toggle Mute Figure 13 9 Music Volume Control 2 Touch the Up or DownVolume keys to adjust the radio volume 3 Touch MUTE to mute the radio volume 4 Touch MUTE...

Page 448: ...sy later 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 Figure 13 10 Music Menu Presets 13 3 4 1 Saving a Preset 1 While viewing the desired channel select the preset bank for saving the preset XM 1 XM 2 or XM 3 by touching the Presets key until the desire bank is shown 2 Touch the des...

Page 449: ...form 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 on the System External LRUs page for Data Link Receiver GDL 69 69A status serial number and software version number More information about GDL Status is available in section 15 3 It may take several minutes for all subs...

Page 450: ... FPL Direct To Proc Wpt Info Map Traffic Terrain Weather Nearest Services Music Utilities System Messages Symbols Appendix Index 3 Touch the Lock Activation key if this is for the initial subscription or a change in the subscription Touch the OK key to continue the operation Figure 13 13 Lock Activation ...

Page 451: ...pression 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 Description Idle The Iridium phone is not using the GSR 56 for communicating at this time Initializing The GSR 56 and its driver are currently initializing Connected The GSR 56 is connected to the called num...

Page 452: ... Select Number from Existing Contacts Touch to Delete Previous Character Touch to Select Phone Number Enter Phone Number Figure 13 15 Making a Phone Call 2 Touch Enter to accept the selected number 3 Touch the Call key Phone Status Touch to End Phone Call Touch to Select Suppression Option Touch to Select Phone Number to Call Touch to Start Phone Call Touch to Adjust Phone Volume Figure 13 16 Phon...

Page 453: ...p 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 Ignore key to not answer the call and hang up Touch to Ignore Phone Call Touch to Answer Phone Call Figure 13 18 Incoming Call Display 2 After a called is accepted and connected the connection time will be sh...

Page 454: ... 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 may still be answered on the phone page Outgoing calls are not affected On During APR MAPR TERM Call Suppression is turned on during Approach Missed Approach and Terminal operations The incoming call pop...

Page 455: ...ne Volume with 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 13 20 Select Soft Keys for Phone Volume Adjustment 2 The phone volume level is shown as a bar graph 13 5 6 SMS Text Operation Send and receive text messages through the GSR 56 phone connection 1 While v...

Page 456: ...ssaging Menu 1 Touch the Time key to sort messages byTime or 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 Outbox touch the Mark All As Read to tag the messages as having been read 4 Touch the Delete All Messages to delete the messages in the viewe...

Page 457: ...sage 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 delete this message 13 5 6 3 A Failed SMS Text Message 1 While viewing the Services page touch the SMSText key and touch the Outbox tab A failed message is noted with an x Message with Failed Mark Outbox Group with Failed Notation Figure 13 25 SMS Text Message List S...

Page 458: ...hem 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 Report Status Touch to Manually Send a Report Touch to Set Automatic Reporting Period Figure 13 28 Services Position Reporting 2 Touch the Automatic Reporting key to enable Automatic Reporting 3 After Automatic Reporting is enabl...

Page 459: ...Waiting 13 5 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 ground Position Reporting will be enabled when the aircraft is in the air Status Description Idle The reporting system is not using the GSR 56 for reporting at this time Initializing The GSR 56 and its dri...

Page 460: ... key Existing Contacts Touch to Add Contact Touch to Edit Contact Touch to Search Contact List Figure 13 30 Contact List 2 Touch the Add key to add a new contact Touch to Add Contact Name Touch to Add Contact Phone Number Touch to Add Contact Email Address Touch to Save Contact Figure 13 31 Add a New Contact 3 Use the keypad to enter the information for each item and then touch the Save Contact ke...

Page 461: ... Utilities Home Page Feature Description VNAV 1 Enable en route vertical guidance Specify a target vertical speed and flight path angle View active constraint data VCALC 1 Calculate time to TOD and vertical speed required to reach target altitude at the specified location Trip Planning View DTK DIS ETE ESA and ETA information for a direct to point to point between two specified waypoints or for an...

Page 462: ...TN unit has adequate satellite geometry during flight Flight Timers Monitor time in flight using three available timer types Scheduled Messages Create custom reminder messages and set when they will display Checklists Review a built in version of the aircraft checklist Logs Export a flight data log Clean Screen Lock touchscreen controls to prevent accidental activation while cleaning the display T...

Page 463: ...nd Speed Mode Depart Time Depart Date Ground Speed Point to Point Flight Plan P POS From To FPL Leg Mode Fuel on Board Fuel Flow Ground Speed Point to Point Flight Plan P POS From To FPL Leg MSL Above Wpt Altitude Type VS Profile Offset Before After Target Altitude Target Waypoint Restore Defaults Display Messages Waypoint Arrival Date Arrival Time RAIM Status Compute RAIM Message Type Timer Menu ...

Page 464: ...cation This is helpful when you d like to descend to 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 Altitude Target Altitude Target Offset Before Target Waypoint Figure 14 3 VCALC Target VCALC is inhibited in the following conditions Ground speed is les...

Page 465: ...estore Defaults Display Messages Target Altitude Target Waypoint Figure 14 4 VCALC Page Functional Diagram 1 From the Utilities page touch VCALC Vertical Speed Required for Target ALT at Offset Desired Target Altitude Desired Distance from Target Offset Desired Vertical Speed VCALC Status Message Altitude Type Before After Target Waypoint Target Waypoint Figure 14 5 VCALC Page 2 Select the VCALC i...

Page 466: ...the VCALC page touch Target ALT Numeric Keypad Selected Altitude Backspace Key Touch Enter or Press Small Knob to Save Number Figure 14 6 Select VCALC Target Altitude 2 Use the numeric keypad to select the desired Target Altitude and then touch the Enter key 14 1 2 Altitude Type ThisvalueselectsthealtitudereferencethatwillbeusedforVCALCcalculations 1 While viewing the VCALC page touch Altitude Typ...

Page 467: ...eed 2 Use the numeric keypad to select the desired Vertical Speed and then touch the Enter key 14 1 4 Target Offset The Target Offset is a pilot selected distance value that represents the geographical location where you wish to arrive at the target altitude This distance is measured from the Target Waypoint and in a separate data field on the VCALC page designated as either before or after the Ta...

Page 468: ...light plan 1 While viewing the VCALC page touch the Before After key 2 Touching the Before After key will toggle between before and after the Target Waypoint 14 1 6 Target Waypoint Select the waypoint 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 defaul...

Page 469: ...th Display Messages not selected VCALC messages will not be displayed 1 While viewing theVCALC page touch the Menu key and then Display Messages to toggle the display ofVCALC messages in the Message function Touch to Toggle Messages VCALC Message Figure 14 10 VCALC Approaching Target Altitude Message 2 Touch the MSG key to toggle the display of available messages 14 1 8 Restore VCALC Defaults Whil...

Page 470: ... has no function 1 While viewing the Utilities page touch the FlightTimers key 2 If the GenericTimer Direction counter is set to Up the Reset Timer key will be shown and when touched will return the timer to 00 00 00 If the Direction counter is set to Down the Preset Timer key will be shown and the key will return the timer to the Preset time value Selected Counter Direction Start Stop Generic Tim...

Page 471: ...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 approach RAIM prediction helps you plan for a pending flight to confirm GPS operation during an approach RAIM prediction only predicts the availability of Fault Detection FD integrity in the absence of SBAS corrections It cannot predict the availability of LP...

Page 472: ...Wpt Info Map Traffic Terrain Weather Nearest Services Music Utilities System Messages Symbols Appendix Index 5 When theWaypoint Arrival Date andArrivalTime values have been entered touch the Compute RAIM key to determine if RAIM is available RAIM Prediction Result Touch to Compute RAIM Figure 14 14 RAIM Prediction Completed ...

Page 473: ...ng inputs In Flight Plan mode with a stored flight plan selected and the entire flight plan CUM selected the waypoints are the starting and ending waypoints of the selected flight plan In Flight Plan mode with a stored flight plan selected and a specific leg selected the waypoints are the endpoints of the selected leg In Point To Point mode these are manually selected waypoints if there is an acti...

Page 474: ...of the flight plan was selected En Route safe altitude ESA The ESA is shown as nnnnnFT Destination sunrise and sunset times These times are shown as hours minutes and are the local time at the destination NOTE The capability of using Sensor Data for the trip planning functions is available in software versions 2 00 4 10 and later 14 4 1 Point To Point Mode The Trip Planning Point to Point mode sho...

Page 475: ...Touch to Select Destination Wpt Latutude Longitude of Present Position Figure 14 16 Selecting Present Position as the From Waypoint 4 If P POS is not selected for the From point touch the From key and then use the keypad to select a waypoint from the database and touch Enter Touch to Select Waypoint Search Touch to Select From Waypoint Selected From Waypoint Figure 14 17 Selecting a From Waypoint ...

Page 476: ...te key and then use the Departure Date page to select the departure year month and day and then touch Enter Touch to Select Departure Year Touch to Select Departure Month Touch to Select Departure Day Figure 14 19 Selecting Departure Date 8 Touch the Ground Speed key and then the keypad to select the average ground speed for the trip and touch Enter Touch to Select Ground Speed Selected Ground Spe...

Page 477: ...For instance a flight plan originating in the Pacific time zone and ending in the Central time zone would show Sunset Sunrise times at the destination in Pacific time This potential offset does not occur when UTC time is used 14 4 2 Flight Plan Mode 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 ...

Page 478: ...se the Departure Date page to select the departure year month and day and then touch Enter 6 Touch the Ground Speed key and then the keypad to select the average ground speed for the trip and touch Enter 7 Touch the Compute Data key to view statistics for the current flight plan leg The Cumulative flight plan is shown Trip Statistics Touch to Toggle Between Statistics and Data Input Touch to View ...

Page 479: ...ng Sensor Data is available in software versions 2 00 4 10 and later 14 5 1 Point To Point Mode The Fuel Planning Point to Point mode shows fuel calculations between two selected points either two waypoints from the database or from your present position to a selected waypoint 1 While viewing the Utilities page touch the Fuel Planning key 2 Touch the Mode key to toggle to Point to Point if require...

Page 480: ... Utility Fuel Planning Page Showing Computed Data Point to Point Mode 4 If P POS is not selected for the From point touch the From key and then use the keypad to select a waypoint from the database and touch Enter Touch for Waypoint Search Touch to Select From Waypoint Selected From Waypoint Figure 14 29 Selecting a From Waypoint 5 Touch the To key and then use the keypad to select a waypoint from...

Page 481: ...bols 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 14 31 Selecting Fuel Flow 8 Touch the Ground Speed key and then the keypad to select the average ground speed for the trip and touch Enter Touch to Select Ground Speed Value Selected Ground Speed Value Figure 14 32 Selectin...

Page 482: ...anning Page Showing Edit Input Data Flight Plan Mode 2 Touch the Flight Plan key to select the flight plan Touch to Scroll List Touch to Select Flight Plan Active FPL Shown Figure 14 34 Select Flight Plan 3 Touch the Leg key to select the flight plan leg If the Cumulative selection is chosen statistics will relate to the entire flight plan Touch to Select Flight Plan Leg Figure 14 35 Select Flight...

Page 483: ...System Messages Symbols Appendix Index 7 Touch the Compute Data key to display Statistics for the current flight plan leg Figure 14 36 Utility Fuel Planning Page Showing Computed Data Flight Plan Mode 8 Touch the Previous and Next keys to view statistics for the previous and next legs in the flight plan 9 Touch the Edit Input Data key to return to the display for selecting Fuel Planning data ...

Page 484: ...nd ground speed When a FADC provides pressure altitude and the Use Sensor Data option is selected the Baro key will not be present in the edit mode and the Baro indication will not be shown in computed results NOTE The capability of using Sensor Data is available in software versions 2 00 4 10 and later Touch to Toggle Sensor Data Use Touch to Compute Data and View Statistics DALT TAS and Winds St...

Page 485: ...e Value Selected Indicated Altitude Value Touch to Clear Values Touch to Select Above or Below Sea Level Figure 14 41 Select Indicated Altitude Value 2 Touch the BARO key and then the keypad to select the Barometric Pressure and then touch Enter Touch to Select Barometric Pressure Value Selected Barometric Pressure Value Touch to Clear Values Touch to Cancel Selection Figure 14 42 Select Barometri...

Page 486: ...0 Degrees Touch to Cancel Selection Figure 14 44 Select Total Air Temperature Value 5 Touch the TRK key and then the keypad to select the Track Angle and then touch Enter Touch to Select Track Angle Value Selected Track Angle Value Touch to Clear Values Touch to Cancel Selection Figure 14 45 Select Track Angle Value 6 Touch the HDG key and then the keypad to select the Heading value and then touch...

Page 487: ...tive 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 DONOTuseanychemicalcleaningagents Careshouldbetakentoavoidscratching the surface of the display 1 While viewing the Utilities page group touch the Clean Screen key to start Screen Cleaning Mode Touch to Clean Screen Figure 14 47...

Page 488: ...odic messages automatically reset to the original timer value once the message is displayed Event based messages do not use a timer but rather a specific date and time NOTE This feature is available in software v5 00 and later 1 While viewing the Utilities page group touch the Scheduled Messages key to start the Scheduled Messages function Touch to Add a Scheduled Message Figure 14 49 Scheduled Me...

Page 489: ... datacard as chklist ace As each Checklist is completed you can advance to the next one in order In the Checklist Menu you can access any Checklist or group of Checklists and clear the current or all Checklists NOTE This feature is available in software v5 10 and later In software v6 00 and later the installer may configure the title of this feature to be Task Lists or Checklists 14 9 1 Checklists...

Page 490: ...cklist from the Checklist Menu 14 9 2 Viewing Checklists 1 While viewing the Utilities function touch the Checklist key Use the existing Checklists in the order provided or touch the Menu key to select another checklist Completed Checklist Item Checklist Status Touch to Advance to Next Checklist Figure 14 54 Checklist Completion 2 After completing the Checklist touch Go to Next Checklist Menu or B...

Page 491: ...s customize operation to your preferences and check on the operation of your unit The System pages cover System Status Database Info and transfer GPS Status External LRUs Setup Alerts Units Audio Backlight control function and Connext Setup 1 From the Home page touch the System key Figure 15 1 System Home Page 2 Touch the Up and Down Arrow keys to view the features available in the System function...

Page 492: ...CDI Date Time Com Nav Nearest Airport Keyboard Crossfill Serial No System ID Software Hardware Version Info Database Info SBAS WAAS Manual Offset Arrival Destination Proximity Class B TMA Class C TCA Class D Restricted MOA Military Other Airspace Altitude Buffer Volume TAWS Alert Voice Nav Angle Mag Var Temp Fuel Position Format Connext Setup Optional User Fields Voice Commands Command History Fig...

Page 493: ... 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 hardware and software versions as well as a list of the installed databases Serial No System ID and Internal Software Versions Active Database Information Database Not Active and On Standby Database Conflicts Figure 15 3 System Status Page Descrip...

Page 494: ...ntacting Customer Support 1 While viewing the System Status page touch the System Info key to view more detailed information about the software versions inside the GTN unit Internal Software Versions Serial Number and System ID Figure 15 5 System Status Version Information 2 Touch the Back key to return to the System Status page 15 1 3 Database Information The Database Information section lists th...

Page 495: ...a normal pattern for system operation Should problems occur at a later date you may find it helpful to have an established baseline from which to compare 1 While viewing the System page touch GPS Status GPS Receiver Status Sky View of Satellite Positions Signal Strength Bars Satellite Numbers Horizontal Figure of Merit Estimated Position Uncertainty Vertical Figure of Merit Horizontal Dilution of ...

Page 496: ...al strength bars The receiver has collected the necessary data but is not using the satellite in the position solution Solid green signal strength bars The receiver has collected the necessary data and the satellite is being used in the position solution D The D character inside the bars indicates differential corrections e g WAAS are being used for that satellite Table 15 1 Signal Strength Bar Gr...

Page 497: ...M and Estimated Position Uncertainty EPU HFOM and VFOM represent the 95 confidence levels in horizontal and vertical accuracy The lowest numbers are the best accuracy and the highest numbers are worse EPU is the horizontal position error estimated by the Fault Detection and Exclusion FDE algorithm in feet or meters NOTE Operating outside of an SBAS service area with SBAS enabled may cause elevated...

Page 498: ...n SBAS providers At the time of printing SBAS providers support the following areas WAAS provides SBAS service for Alaska Canada the 48 contiguous states and most of Central America EGNOS provides SBAS service for most of Europe and parts of North Africa MSAS provides SBAS service for Japan only GAGAN provides SBAS service for India Available with GPS software v5 2 and later 1 While viewing the Sy...

Page 499: ...inty 15 2 4 GPS Faults The GTN communicates various fault conditions that can affect the accuracy of the GPS These include loss of integrity loss of navigation and a loss of position Loss of Integrity A loss of integrity is when the integrity of the GPS position does not meet the requirements for the current phase of flight This only occurs before the final approach fix if an approach is active Th...

Page 500: ...S position solution the ownship icon disappears and the amber No GPS Position annunciation appears across the map pages For information about managing limited navigation features refer to section 1 10 15 3 External LRUs The External LRU page displays the external equipment connected to the GTN and their connection status 1 While viewing the System page touch the External LRUs key LRU Available and...

Page 501: ...subscription The Weather Products section lists the products available for your particular subscription 1 While viewing the External LRUs page touch More Info for the GDL LRU Software Version and Serial Number Audio Radio ID Signal Level Data Radio ID Signal Level Touch to View Weather Products Touch to View GDL Status Menu Figure 15 10 GDL 69 Status Page 2 Touch the Menu key to display the GDL 69...

Page 502: ...tus pages display information about the status of the GDL 88 or GTX 345 Status Description On Application is on running Required ownship input data is available and meets the performance criteria Available to Run Application is configured Required input data is available and meets the performance criteria This state represents that the ASA Application is manually or automatically selected off Unav...

Page 503: ...tatus Touch to View FIS B Weather Products Touch to View Traffic Status Figure 15 14 GDL 88 Status 2 Touch the FIS B Weather key to view the FIS B Weather information Touch to Enable Disable FIS B Weather Weather Product Legend FIS B Weather Products Figure 15 15 GDL 88 FIS B Weather Information 3 Touch the Enabled key to toggle whether FIS B Weather is enabled disabled for use Touch the Back key ...

Page 504: ...he 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 Current Registration Info Iridium Signal Level Figure 15 17 GSR 56 Status 2 Touch the Connext Registration key to display the Connext Registration display Touch to Register Touch to Enter Access Code Current ...

Page 505: ...lect CDI scale and ILS CDI capture type Specify time format and local offset Access nearest airport search filtering options Access COM NAV radio settings Select keyboard format Enable crossfilling to a second GTN or GNS unit Local Offset Time Format Date Time Nearest Airport Reverse Frequency Lookup CDI CDI Scale ILS CDI Capture Runway Surface Min Rwy Length Com Channel Spacing 25 0 kHz 8 33 kHz ...

Page 506: ...e reflected in the annunciation bar at the bottom of the display CDI Scale Selection allows you to define the scale for the course deviation indicator both on the GTN unit s on screen CDI and the external CDI The scale values represent full scale deflection for the CDI to either side The default setting is Auto At this setting the CDI scale is set to 2 0 NM during the en route phase of flight With...

Page 507: ...ll still follow the approach CDI scale settings CDI Scale Horizontal Alarm Limit Auto oceanic 2 0 NM 2 0 NM or Auto en route 2 0 NM 1 0 NM or Auto terminal 1 0 NM 0 3 NM or Auto approach 0 3 NM Table 15 4 CDI Scale and Horizontal Alarm Limits An auto ILS CDI selection allows the GTN unit to automatically switch the external CDI from the GPS receiver to the VLOC receiver when intercepting the final...

Page 508: ...ng provides selection of time format local or UTC 12 or 24 hour UTC also called GMT or Zulu date and time are calculated directly from the GPS satellites signals and cannot be changed Current Selected Date and Time Touch to Select Local Time Offset Touch to Select Time Format Figure 15 23 System Date and Time Setup 1 While viewing the System Setup page touch the Date Time key 2 While viewing the S...

Page 509: ...fined airports from the nearest airport search Default settings are 0 feet or meters for runway length and any for runway surface type 1 While viewing the System Setup page touch the Nearest Airport key Touch to Select Runway Surface Type Touch to Select Minimum Runway Length Touch to Include User Airports Figure 15 25 Select Nearest Airport Criteria 2 Touch the Runway Surface key to display the o...

Page 510: ...ngth 4 After selecting the minimum runway length touch the Enter key to save the entered values or touch the Cancel key to return to the System Setup page without saving a value 5 Touch Include User Airports to include or exclude user created airports 15 4 4 Com Nav Setup 15 4 4 1 Com Channel Spacing Com transceiver channel spacing may be selected between 8 33 kHz and 25 0 kHz 1 While viewing the ...

Page 511: ...frequencies for the nearest stations that are in the database when the unit is receiving a valid position input Station Identifiers with a sign will have more stations associated with this frequency than just the type displayed 1 While viewing the System Setup page touch the Com Nav key 2 Touch the Reverse Frequency Lookup key to toggle the function Reverse Frequency Lookup Selected Identifier and...

Page 512: ... the headset An offset setting determines sidetone volume for the COM during radio transmission Controls allow adjustment of the amount that the COM sidetone volume level is offset from the COM receiver volume or the configured sidetone volume Enables Link to COM Receiver Volume Offset Adjustment Controls Range 10 Default Value 0 Figure 15 29 COM Sidetone Controls To adjust the offset from the COM...

Page 513: ...s and functions Tapping Keyboard changes the format between ABC and QWERTY ABC Displays Letters A Through M Displays Letters N Through Z QWERTY Displays Alphabetical Keys Displays Numeric Keys Displays Numeric Keys Slider Swiping Right to Left Scrolls Through All Available Keys Key Selector Active Selection Swiping Right or Left Switches Between the Available Keysets A M N Z 123 Figure 15 30 Keybo...

Page 514: ...s 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 being activated the GTNs may take up to 10 seconds to crossfill the flight plans The pilot must verify the flight plan in each unit prior to use The GTN and GNS units must have databases with the same cycle...

Page 515: ...vided anytime crossfill is turned off to alert the pilot that flight plans are not being crossfilled 1 While viewing the System Setup page touch the Crossfill key to toggle between Enabled and Disabled Crossfill Touch Key to Enable Crossfill With Dual GTN Units Figure 15 31 Selecting Crossfill or 2 When Crossfill is about to be enabled you will be prompted to note that data will be overwritten in ...

Page 516: ...the GNS GTN to GNS Active flight plans active direct to User waypoints GNS to GTN User waypoints 1 While viewing the System Setup page touch the GNS Crossfill Settings key to reach the GNS Crossfill settings Touch OK to Enable Auto Crossfill With Dual Units Touch OK to Manually Transfer User Waypoints Figure 15 33 GTN GNS Crossfill Selection 2 Touch Auto GNS Crossfill to enable Crossfill and send ...

Page 517: ... pilot activation on both the GTN and the G3X Touch This feature is available in software v6 60 and later Whenthisfunctionisenabledbythepilot activeflightplannavigationiscrossfilled withtheG3XTouch Itisrecommendedthatallflightplaneditsbemadeusingthe G3X Touch when this function is active 1 While viewing the System Setup page touch External FPL XFILL to toggle between Enabled and Disabled Crossfill...

Page 518: ...list The altitude component of Airspace Alerts are dependent on both aircraft and airspace altitude and the values set for the Altitude Buffer 15 5 1 Arrival 1 While viewing the Setup page under the Systems heading touch the Alerts key Touch to Select Distance Values Select Airspace Types Arrival Figure 15 35 Alerts Setup Page 2 Touch the Arrival key to toggle activation A green bar will appear wh...

Page 519: ...uch the Airspace Altitude Buffer key to set the buffer altitude value A numeric keypad will appear Select the desired value and then touch Enter Use the Numeric Keypad to Select Altitude Buffer Value Touch Key to Delete Values Selected Altitude Buffer Value Touch Enter or Press Small Knob to Save Values Figure 15 38 Altitude Buffer Selection 3 Touch theAirspace type keys to toggle activation A gre...

Page 520: ...tination is not available when a procedure is loaded and there are waypoints in the Enroute section of the flight plan 1 While viewing the System page touch the User Fields key then touch an available field on the side of the display Touch to Select Data Type Touch to Restore Defaults Figure 15 39 User Fields Selection 2 Touch the Data Function or Page tab to display a list of available selections...

Page 521: ... at Dest ETA at Destination TRK Track ETE Estimated Time Enroute Trip Timer Timer Display ETE to Dest ETE to Destination VOR LOC Tuned VOR LOC Info Fuel Flow Total Fuel Flow VSR Vertical Speed Required GS GPS Ground Speed Wind Wind Speed and Direction GSL GPS Altitude XTK Cross Track Error Generic Timer Timer Display OFF Do Not Display Data Field Table 15 6 Data Field Types of Information Note 1 B...

Page 522: ...nning Page Map Map Page SCHED MSG Scheduled Messages Nearest Nearest Page Trip PLAN Trip Planning Page NEAR APT Nearest Airport Page VCALC VCALC Page PROC Procedures Page User FREQ User Frequencies Approach Approach Page WPT INFO Waypoint Information Arrival Arrival Page Weather Weather Page Departure Departure Page CNXT WX Connext WX Page Backlight Backlight Page FIS B WX FIS B Weather Page Servi...

Page 523: ... KG Liters LT or Pounds LB Nav Angle1 Magnetic True T User u Magnetic Variation Enter numeric value E or W Position Format LAT LON DD D LAT LON DD MM M LAT TON DD MM SS MGRS UTM Swiss Grid Irish Grid British National Grid Pressure Inches of Mercury IN Hectopascals HPA Millibars MB Temperature1 Celsius C or Fahrenheit F Table 15 9 System Units Setup Note 1 Only these unit types will be crossfilled ...

Page 524: ...n is corrected to the 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 0º and 179º E or W When configured by the installer there may also be a fourth option External If External is selected the GTN Nav Angle will be synchronized with the on side MFD NOTE When changing the Nav angle ...

Page 525: ...gnetic Variation is Available for Editing 4 Touch the keys on the numeric keypad to set the Magnetic Variation and then touch Enter Use Numeric Keypad to Select User manual Magnetic Variation Touch to Delete Values Touch to Toggle E W Hemispheres Touch Enter or Press Small Knob to Save Values Figure 15 45 Numeric Keypad for Setting Manual Magnetic Variation 5 The User Nav Angle value will be used ...

Page 526: ...ional Grid MGRS UTM Software v4 10 and later Software v6 50 and later The selected format is used in all locations where position information is available Grid Designator 100 km Square Identifier Easting Value Northing Value Figure 15 46 MGRS Position Format Detail Grid Zone Latitude Band Easting Value Northing Value Figure 15 47 UTM Position Format Detail In the case of regional position formats ...

Page 527: ...essages Symbols Appendix Index Grid Designator Easting Value Northing Value Figure 15 49 Irish National Grid Position Format Detail Easting Value Northing Value Figure 15 50 Swiss National Grid Position Format Detail 1 While viewing the System page touch Units key 2 Touch the Position Format key Touch to Select Position Format Figure 15 51 Position Format Selection 3 Touch the desired Position for...

Page 528: ...ouch the Arrow keys to adjust the Key Click Volume 3 Touch the Male or Female key to select the audio voice type 4 When HTAWS is installed a Voice Callouts option may be available Touch the Voice Callouts key to select the Max Voice Callout value NOTE VCOs are available down to 100 feet above terrain when HTAWS is installed and use GSL above terrain to generate callouts no radar altimeter required...

Page 529: ...ments 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 information could not be seen The backlight offset function is not available when a dimmer input is active The GTN is capable of accepting lighting inputs from the built in photocell aircraft dimmer bus or both If the lighting...

Page 530: ...Stream and the GTN flight plans are sent and received over Bluetooth In addition GPS position is provided from the GTN and attitude is forwarded from a connected GDU The GTN can also configure the Flight Stream s Bluetooth The Flight Stream 510 also includes a Wi Fi transceiver for updating databases For more information on updating databases with Flight Stream 510 refer to section 18 2 The GTN ca...

Page 531: ...es Symbols Appendix Index 2 Touch the Bluetooth Setup key to manage the Bluetooth connection Touch to Set the Bluetooth Name Touch to Manage Paired Devices Figure 15 56 Bluetooth Setup for Flight Stream 3 Touch the Wi Fi Setup key to manage the Wi Fi connection Figure 15 57 Flight Stream 510 Wi Fi Setup 4 Touch the Features key to manage Flight Stream Features Figure 15 58 Flight Stream 510 Featur...

Page 532: ...age the pilot can enable disable Flight Stream features flight plan importing phone SMS and database transfers setup Flight Stream Bluetooth and Wi Fi and manage paired Bluetooth devices On the GTN s Paired Devices page the device status indicates if the portable device is connected and communicating with the Flight Stream The Auto Reconnect setting determines if the Flight Stream will automatical...

Page 533: ...m when it is in Pairing Mode The Flight Stream will be in pairing mode when the GTN is navigated to the Connext Setup page and or the Manage Paired Devices page The pairing must be initiated by the portable device Pop ups display on both the portable device and GTN to confirm the pairing Verify the passkey displayed on the GTN matches that on the portable device Figure 15 60 Confirm Pairing With A...

Page 534: ...ired and connected To connect a different device when the maximum number are already connected the existing connection must be ended by removing the portable device pairing or by disconnecting or disabling Bluetooth on the portable device Removing a device from this page by pressing Remove will require the device to be paired again before reconnecting NOTE If the pairing is removed from either dev...

Page 535: ... Commands are only available when connected to a compatible Garmin audio panel and when enabled by the installer Touch to Activate Voice Commands Touch to View Recently Spoken Commands Installed Voice Command Grammar Version Voice Command Tone Status Figure 15 62 Voice Command Setup 1 While viewing the System page touch the Voice Commands key 2 Touch the Voice Command key to toggle activation A gr...

Page 536: ...ide 190 01004 03 Rev P Foreword Getting Started Audio Xpdr Ctrl Com Nav FPL Direct To Proc Wpt Info Map Traffic Terrain Weather Nearest Services Music Utilities System Messages Symbols Appendix Index This page intentionally left blank ...

Page 537: ...lication of messages between units however the pilot should view messages on both GTN units when more than one is installed to ensure all messages are received Message Key Touch To Toggle Message Display Message List Figure 16 1 Message Display Message Description Action ABORT APPROACH GPS approach no longer available This message is triggered outside the MAP if the GTN system can no longer provid...

Page 538: ...ich alerts are configured No action is necessary message is informational only APPROACH DOWNGRADE Approach downgraded Use LNAV minima Approach has been downgraded from LPV or LNAV VNAV to an LNAV approach Vertical guidance will be removed from the external CDI HSI display Continue to fly the approach using published LNAV minimums APPROACH NOT ACTIVE Do not continue GPS approach GPS approach could ...

Page 539: ...I source for approach COM RADIO Com locked to 121 5 MHz Hold remote com transfer key to exit Com radio is locked to 121 5 MHz The external com remote transfer COM RMT XFR switch has been held and the com radio is tuned to 121 5 To exit this mode hold the com remote transfer COM RMT XFR switch for two seconds COM RADIO Com overtemp or undervoltage Reducing transmitter power Com radio is in overtemp...

Page 540: ...configuration module The GTN may still have a valid configuration Contact dealer for service COOLING GTN overtemp Reducing backlight brightness Backlight brightness has been reduced due to high display temperatures The backlight level will remain high enough to be visible in daylight conditions Decrease cabin temperature and increase cabin airflow especially near the GTN Contact dealer for service...

Page 541: ...sions updated CROSSFILL STATUS Crossfill is turned off Crossfill is turned off No action DATABASE A procedure has been modified in a cataloged flight plan A new database update caused a procedure to be truncated because the flight plan now has too many waypoints or removed a procedure because it no longer exists in the database Verify stored cataloged flight plans and procedures Modify stored flig...

Page 542: ...BASE Verify user modified procedures in stored flight plans are correct A stored flight plan contains procedures that have been manually updated and a navigation database update has occurred Verify that the user modified procedures in stored flight plans are correct DATACARD ERROR SD card is invalid or failed External datacard has an error and the unit is not able to read the databases ChartView F...

Page 543: ...ure Unable to transmit ADS B messages GDL 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 the GDL 88 UAT 1090 antennas Contact dealer for service DATALINK GDL 88 ADS B fault Pressure altitude input is invalid The GDL 88 has lost communication with the ...

Page 544: ...Contact dealer for service DATALINK GDL 88 needs service GDL 88 has detected an internal fault Contact dealer for service DATALINK GSR 56 data services inoperative registration required The GSR 56 is not registered GSR Weather Position Reporting and Phone Services will be unavailable Contact dealer for service DATALINK GSR 56 is inoperative or connection to GTN is lost The GTN is configured for a ...

Page 545: ...on to GTN lost The GTN is configured to receive radio altitude information but is not receiving it from any source 50 foot aural annunciation is unavailable for HTAWS installations Contact dealer for service DEMO MODE Demo mode is active Do not use for navigation The GTN is in Demo Mode and must not be used for actual navigation Do not use for navigation Power cycle the GTN to exit demo mode Also ...

Page 546: ...taloged flight plans and procedures Modify stored flight plans as necessary to include waypoints that are in the current navigation database FPL WPT MOVED Stored flight plan waypoint has changed location A stored flight plan waypoint has moved by more than 0 33 arc minutes from where previously positioned Verify stored cataloged flight plans and procedures Modify stored flight plans as necessary t...

Page 547: ...ailed incomplete The data transfer should be reattempted GPS NAVIGATION LOST Erroneous position Use other navigation source GPS position has been lost due to erroneous position Use a different GPS receiver or a non GPS based source of navigation Contact dealer for service GPS NAVIGATION LOST Insufficient satellites Use other navigation source GPS position has been lost due to lack of satellites Wa...

Page 548: ...ke longer than normal This message normally occurs after initial installation or if the unit has not been powered for several weeks No action is necessary message is informational only GTN GTN needs service The GTN has lost calibration data that was set by Garmin during manufacturing Contact dealer for service HOLD EXPIRED Holding EFC time has expired The selected Expect Further Clearance EFC time...

Page 549: ...stuck The Direct To key has been in pressed position for at least 30 seconds This key will now be ignored Verify the Direct To key is not pressed Contact dealer for service if message persists KEY STUCK HOME key is stuck The HOME 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 C...

Page 550: ...ear of hangars buildings trees etc Use a different GPS receiver or a non GPS based source of navigation Contact dealer for service if message persists MAGNETIC NORTH APPROACH Verify NAV angles are referenced to magnetic north magnetic variation The NAV angle is not set to Magnetic and a magnetic approach is loaded Change NAV angle setting to Magnetic MAGNETIC VARIATION Aircraft in area with large ...

Page 551: ...to the WGS84 datum Refer to Note 1 at the end of the table No action is necessary message is informational only OBS OBS is not available due to dead reckoning or no active waypoint OBS requires an active waypoint and is not supported in dead reckoning mode No action is necessary message is informational only PARALLEL TRACK Parallel track not supported for leg type Parallel track is not supported o...

Page 552: ...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 message persists REMOTE KEY STUCK Com remote frequency decrement key is stuck The remote com frequency decrement COM CHAN DN key switch has been in pressed position for at least 30 seconds This input will now be ignored T...

Page 553: ...ch 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 not stuck Contact dealer for service if message persists REMOTE KEY STUCK Pilot Co Pilot voice command push to command key is stuck The remote push to command key switch has been in pressed position for at least 30 seconds This...

Page 554: ...ODE SEL 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 OBS MODE SEL key switch is not stuck Contact dealer for service if 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 T...

Page 555: ... desired track STEEP TURN Aircraft may overshoot course during turn Flight plan contains an acute course change ahead which will require a bank in excess of normal to follow the guidance If coupled to the autopilot the autopilot may not be able to execute the steep turn needed to follow the course guidance No action is necessary message is informational only If desired slow the aircraft to shallow...

Page 556: ...s expired No action is necessary message is informational only TRAFFIC ADS B In traffic alerting has failed The ADS B traffic system 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 Contact dealer for service if problem persists TRAFFIC ADS B In traffic has failed The ADS B traffic system ma...

Page 557: ...figured for a traffic device but is not receiving data from it Traffic will not be displayed on the GTN Contact dealer for service TRANSPONDER Transponder 1 and 2 Mode S addresses do not match The GTN is configured for two transponders and their Mode S addresses do not match This message is intended to assist installers and will not occur in a properly configured system Contact dealer for service ...

Page 558: ...ify squawk code and altitude with ATC Contact dealer for service TRANSPONDER 1 OR 2 Transponder has failed The transponder has detected an internal fault and transponder functionality may be unavailable Contact dealer for service TRANSPONDER 1 OR 2 Transponder is in ground test mode The transponder is operating in a mode intended for ground testing Cycle the power to the transponder TRANSPONDER 1 ...

Page 559: ...NT IMPORT User waypoint import failed User Waypoint import failed due to improper file format Ensure the media has the correct file format Contact dealer for service if problem persists USER WAYPOINT IMPORT User waypoint import failed User waypoint database is full User Waypoint catalog is full and the requested user waypoints could not be imported Edit the User Waypoint catalog to remove unneeded...

Page 560: ...EIVER Navigation receiver has failed The nav radio is not communicating property with the system Use GPS based navigation Contact dealer for service VLOC RECEIVER Navigation receiver needs service The nav radio is reporting to the GTN that it needs service The nav radio may continue to function Use GPS based navigation Contact dealer for service VNAV Unable to reach vertical waypoint Current altit...

Page 561: ...dance is desired VNAV Unavailable Barometric altitude lost A loss of data from the barometric altitude sensor causes vertical path guidance to become invalid Contact dealer for service WAYPOINT Arriving at wpt name User has configured the arrival alarm and is within the specified distance No action is necessary message is informational only Table 16 1 Messages Note 1 There are several reference da...

Page 562: ...ide 190 01004 03 Rev P Foreword Getting Started Audio Xpdr Ctrl Com Nav FPL Direct To Proc Wpt Info Map Traffic Terrain Weather Nearest Services Music Utilities System Messages Symbols Appendix Index This page intentionally left blank ...

Page 563: ... the Map display 17 1 Map Page Symbols Symbol Description Symbol Description Airport with hard surface runway s Non Serviced Primary runway shown Airport with hard surface runway s Serviced Primary runway shown Airport with soft surface runway s only Non Serviced Airport with soft surface runway s only Serviced Restricted Private Airfield Unknown Airport Heliport NDB Intersection Locator Outer Mar...

Page 564: ...her Nearest Services Music Utilities System Messages Symbols Appendix Index 17 2 SafeTaxi Symbols Symbol Description Helipad Airport Beacon Under Construction Zones Unpaved Parking Areas Hot Spot Table 17 2 SafeTaxi Symbols 17 3 Traffic Symbols TIS Symbol Description Non Threat Traffic Traffic Advisory TA Traffic Advisory Off Scale Table 17 3 TIS Symbols ...

Page 565: ...00 ft vertical separation Traffic Advisory TA closing rate distance and vertical separation meet TA criteria Traffic Advisory Off Scale Table 17 4 TAS Symbols Symbol Description Imminent Traffic Traffic within 500 feet AND 1 0 NM OR no altitude AND within 1 0 NM Non Imminent Traffic Traffic Closing Vertically Traffic Diverging Vertically Traffic not Closing or Diverging Vertically Table 17 5 9900B...

Page 566: ...ed Traffic Proximate Non Directional Traffic Proximate Directional Traffic Proximate Off scale Selected Traffic Non Directional Alerted Traffic Off Scale Non Directional Alerted Traffic Directional Alerted Traffic Off Scale Directional Alerted Traffic Non Directional Surface Vehicle Directional Surface Vehicle Table 17 7 ADS B Traffic Symbols NOTE Color of basic and proximate traffic is dependent ...

Page 567: ...ft AGL Unlighted Obstacle Height is greater than 1 000 ft AGL Lighted Obstacle Height is greater than 1 000 ft AGL Table 17 8 Obstacle Altitude Color Correlation Tower Windmill Windmill in Group Power Line Table 17 9 Obstacle Icon Types Threat Location Unlighted Obstacle Projected Flight Path 1000 ft 100 ft Threshold Terrain more than 1000 ft below the aircraft altitude Black Terrain between 100 f...

Page 568: ...d 0 ft below the aircraft altitude Yellow Obstacle is 250 ft or more below the aircraft altitude White Figure 17 2 HTAWS Obstacle Altitude Correlation Terrain more than 500 ft below the aircraft altitude Black Terrain is between 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 altitu...

Page 569: ...ect To Proc Wpt Info Map Traffic Terrain Weather Nearest Services Music Utilities System Messages Symbols Appendix Index 17 6 Basemap Symbols Symbol Description Interstate Highway State Highway US Highway National Highway 2 digit drawn inside Small City or Town Medium City Large City Table 17 10 Basemap Symbols ...

Page 570: ...d Available Indicator Software v5 12 and later Point Obstacle Enabled and Not Available Indicator Software v5 12 and later Wire Obstacles Enabled and Available Indicator Software v5 12 and later Wire Obstacles Enabled and Not Available Indicator Software v5 12 and later Stormscope Enabled Ownship is receiving TIS B and ADS R services Software v5 11 or earlier Possible incomplete traffic picture ow...

Page 571: ...wnship High Wing Prop Kit Plane Turboprop Twin Engine Prop Single Engine Jet Business Jet 2 Blade Rotorcraft 3 Blade Rotorcraft 4 Blade Rotorcraft High Visibility Arrow Basic Aircraft Non directional 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 below 15 ...

Page 572: ...ic Utilities System Messages Symbols Appendix Index Symbol Description Class B Airspace Class C Airspace Class D Airspace User Waypoint Table 17 12 Miscellaneous Symbols NOTE Ownship icons are configured by the installer and can be colored magenta for enhanced visibility software v5 12 or later 17 9 Stormscope Symbols Symbol Description 6 60 120 180 Table 17 13 Stormscope Symbols ...

Page 573: ...el AIM Airman s Information Manual AIRMET Airman s Meteorological Information ALT altitude AP autopilot APR approach APT airport aerodrome ARINC Aeronautical Radio Incorporated ARSPC airspace ARTCC Air Route Traffic Control Center AS airspeed ASOS Automated Surface Observing System ATC Air Traffic Control ATCRBS ATC Radar Beacon System ATIS Automatic Terminal Information Service AUX auxiliary AWOS...

Page 574: ...A 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 Desired Track DTK The desired course between the active from and to waypoints DEST destination DFLT default DIS distance Distance The great circle distance from the present position to a destination way...

Page 575: ... 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 Avoidance FPL flight plan FREQ frequency FRZ freezing FSS Flight Service Station ft foot feet GAGAN Provides SBAS service for India G S GS glideslope GDC Garmin Air Data Computer GDL Garmin Satellite Data Link...

Page 576: ...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 Rules IGRF International Geomagnetic Reference Field ILI Imminent Line Impact ILS Instrument Landing System IMC Instrument Meteorological Conditions IOI Imminent Obstacle Impact INFO information in HG inches ...

Page 577: ...between Garmin units MAX maximum MAXSPD maximum speed overspeed MDA barometric minimum descent altitude METAR Aviation Routine Weather Report MGRS MIlitary Grid Reference System MIN minimum Minimum Safe Altitude Uses Grid MORAs to determine a safe altitude within ten miles of the aircraft present position MKR marker beacon MOA Military Operations Area MOT Mark On Target MOV movement mpm meters per...

Page 578: ...esolution Advisory RAIM Receiver Autonomous Integrity Monitoring RAM random access memory REF reference REQ required REV reverse revision revise RLC Reduce Required Line Clearance RMI Radio Magnetic Indicator RNG range RNWY runway ROC Reduced Required Obstacle Clearance RT right RTC Reduced Required Terrain Clearance SAR Search and Rescue SBAS Satellite Based Augmentation System SCIT Storm Cell Id...

Page 579: ...m TAF Terminal Aerodrome Forecast TAS True Airspeed TAS Traffic Advisory System TAT Total Air Temperature TAWS Terrain Awareness 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 TMA Terminal Maneuvering Area Topo topographic Track Direction of aircra...

Page 580: ...ariation VFR Visual Flight Rules VHF Very High Frequency VLOC VOR Localizer Receiver VMC Visual Meteorological Conditions VNAV vertical navigation VOR VHF Omni directional Range VORTAC very high frequency omnidirectional range station and tactical air navigation VRP Visual Reporting Point VS Vertical speed VSI Vertical Speed Indicator WAAS Wide Area Augmentation System WGS 84 World Geodetic System...

Page 581: ...irways airspaces frequencies and visual reporting points For helicopter applications a navigation database that includes additional heliports is available Basemap The Basemap database contains land and water data such as roads boundaries rivers and lakes SafeTaxi The SafeTaxi database contains detailed airport diagrams for selected airports These diagrams aid in following ground control instructio...

Page 582: ...n of Jeppesen terminal procedurecharts Thechartsaredisplayedinfullcolorwithhigh resolution The GTN depiction shows the aircraft position on the moving map in the plan view of approach charts and on airport diagrams Database Name Where Stored Update Cycle Provider Notes Navigation Internal memory 28 days flyGarmin com Basemap Internal memory As required flyGarmin com SafeTaxi Internal memory 56 day...

Page 583: ...bscription and update information An enablement card that is purchased from Garmin is separate from the Jeppesen database and is required to enable ChartView 1 Download the database updates to the Garmin Database Card from the appropriate website 2 Insert the database card into the slot of the GTN 3 Apply power to the GTN 4 The database update page will be displayed listing all effective database ...

Page 584: ...ppendix Index 5 Select the desired database updates and press the Update key NOTE Do not remove power to the GTN while updating databases 6 The GTN will begin the update process and then verify the integrity of the installed databases 7 Check that all databases are current and there are no errors If a database is highlighted in yellow it is either expired or missing Figure 18 2 Currently Installed...

Page 585: ...Ensure the Flight Stream 510 is inserted into the database card slot and apply power to the GTN 3 When prompted on the database verification screen connect the portable device to the Flight Stream 510 Wi Fi network The network name and password can be displayed by pressing the Show WiFi Info key Figure 18 3 Connect to Flight Stream Wi Fi Network Prompt 4 Once connected open Garmin Pilot on the por...

Page 586: ... are not yet effective will be preloaded and kept as standby databases until they become effective Databases that are not supported by this GTN may be transferred and then SYNC d to other Garmin displays 7 Press the Update key NOTE Do not remove power to the GTN while updating databases 8 The GTN will begin the transfer update and verification process The terrain and charts databases can take up t...

Page 587: ...pported by these database types Navigation Basemap SafeTaxi Obstacle FliteCharts Airport Directory The database SYNC process may take several minutes depending on how many databases have been updated The status of the database transfers to a unit can be viewed on the System Status page under the Standby tab The GTN will display the source of the received databases for example Database SYNC GTN 2 I...

Page 588: ...tically synchronizing the most recently installed database across all other LRUs software v6 30 and later Pilot interventionisrequiredwhenconflictscannotberesolvedautomatically Conflicts occurring with earlier software versions also require manual intervention To manually resolve database conflicts touch the Resolve Conflicts key on the display containing the desired database version This key is l...

Page 589: ...ual concentric knob until the Garmin logo is fully illuminated to veiw all database updates on the database card regardless of effectivity Download the databases to the database card again Ensure that the databases were purchased for the system ID of the GTN that the database card is being used to update Database cannot be transferred to Flight Stream 510 Ensure that the databases were purchased f...

Page 590: ...zation while staying on the ground WARNING Do not use the GTN to navigate while Demo mode is active Do not use or enter Demo mode while airborne 1 Press in and hold the Direct To key and then apply power to the unit Touch To Continue Figure 18 7 Demo Mode Start Up Display 2 Touch the Continue key and Fuel keys as normally needed to start operations 3 Touch the Demo key in the lower part of the dis...

Page 591: ...eflect errors induced by naturally occurring conditions but are normally not adjusted for most Demo mode operations Touch For HPL SBAS Settings Touch For VPL SBAS Settings Touch To Select GPS Solution Touch To Select Lat Lon Coordinates For Current Position Touch To Select Current Position From A Wpt In The Database Touch To Select HPL FD Values If Desired Figure 18 9 Demo Mode GPS Settings 5 Touc...

Page 592: ...errain Weather Nearest Services Music Utilities System Messages Symbols Appendix Index 6 Touch the Date Time key to reach the Demo Date Time Settings page Touch To Set Date Touch To Set Time Figure 18 11 Demo Mode Date Time Settings 7 After completing the settings for Demo mode touch the HOME key or Back key to get started with operating the GTN ...

Page 593: ...alifies a specific glove for use with the touchscreen Due to differences in finger size glove size and touchscreen between the GTN 6XX and GTN 7XX units the qualification procedure is specific to the pilot glove and GTN combination Multiple units must be evaluated individually Glove Selection Considerations Thinner gloves perform better than thicker gloves Leather gloves and gloves designed specif...

Page 594: ...ep 4 Repeat step 3 using a gloved hand 5 For each task determine whether the touchscreen response is the same or worse than without the glove 6 Record the results in the applicable table Items that may cause the operation to be worse include but are not limited to a Multiple attempts to select a key b Unintentional selection of adjacent key s c Excessive force on the touchscreen to select a key 7 ...

Page 595: ...ame Worse KONP Same Worse BTG Same Worse Select BTG Same Worse Load Airway Same Worse V23 Same Worse ALFOR Same Worse Load Same Worse Scroll the list of flight plan waypoints up and down using the arrow keys Same Worse Back Same Worse GTN 635 650 750 only Select the COM STBY frequency field Same Worse Type a valid frequency Same Worse Enter Same Worse Select the active COM frequency field Observe ...

Page 596: ...orse With one finger on the page drag the waypoint list up and down Same Worse With one finger tap and swipe the list up or down Same Worse Back Same Worse Open the Map page Same Worse Graphically Edit FPL Same Worse Tap and drag KONP to an empty area of the map panning and zooming as necessary Observe that KONP is removed from the flight plan Same Worse Drag the leg between KMMV and BTG to KSPB O...

Page 597: ... headset and proficient in English Voice Command Guidelines NOTE If a voice command is uninterpretable verify the system is performing the intended action or displaying the desired data If the system does not recognize a command use the touchscreen to execute the function The GTN Voice Command History details all commands performed Position the headset MIC approximately 1 8 inch from mouth align w...

Page 598: ...election page displays immediately and a positive tone sounds Unsuccessful Command Examples Show map page is spoken and the traffic page displays Show map page is spoken and a negative tone sounds Qualification Procedure Speak the non bold phrase if the voice command for a procedure is not applicable to the aircraft s configuration If the total number of successful commandsislessthan17 thevoicecom...

Page 599: ...est Airport PAGE TUNE Nearest ATIS or SHOW Nearest Weather Frequency PAGE TOGGLE COM 2 or SAY Distance SHOW Map PAGE ZOOM OUT SAY Distance to Destination SHOW Flight Timers PAGE SELECT COM 2 or SAY ETA at Destination SAY Active Waypoint CREATE Waypoint Here TUNE Destination Tower or SHOW Destination Runways PAGE SHOW Traffic PAGE or SHOW Nearest PAGE SHOW Procedures PAGE SHOW V CALC PAGE SHOW Curr...

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Page 601: ...6 Altitude buffer 15 28 Altitude Display Mode 9 6 9 15 9 22 Altitude mode 9 25 Altitude reporting 2 5 Altitude type 14 6 Annunciations 1 6 1 19 6 2 9 10 9 11 9 16 10 10 10 15 10 20 10 21 10 26 10 33 10 72 Anonymous mode 2 7 Answering a phone call 13 13 Antenna 11 53 Approach Channel 6 11 Approaches 10 30 10 63 10 17 Select 1 18 Approach operations 6 2 Approach shield 9 31 Approach with hold 6 14 A...

Page 602: ...rossfill 1 12 1 13 15 24 CTAF 7 8 Customer service 13 3 Customizing maps 8 10 Cycle number 1 6 8 45 Cyclone 11 19 D Database 1 6 3 5 8 45 8 43 10 6 10 33 11 41 11 44 15 3 10 19 Database SYNC 15 4 Database verification 1 7 Data link 9 3 11 38 Data Link Receiver troubleshooting 13 9 Data request 11 34 Date 8 45 14 11 14 13 15 18 Date Time 18 20 Dead reckoning 1 19 Dead Reckoning 1 19 Declutter 8 28 ...

Page 603: ...GAN 15 8 GBT 11 39 11 47 GDC 74A ii GDL 69 69A 13 2 13 3 13 9 15 11 GDL 69 69A status 15 11 GDL 69 troubleshooting 13 9 GDL 88 2 7 15 12 Getting started 1 1 Glideslope 3 14 Glossary 18 1 GMT 15 18 GPS 18 19 GPS altitude ii 10 6 GPS status 15 5 Graphically editing flight plan 4 44 5 7 8 37 Graphical Weather 11 46 Ground 2 4 Ground speed 10 20 10 33 10 72 GSL 10 6 GSR 56 11 31 13 1 13 11 13 19 15 14...

Page 604: ...11 36 Map overlay 8 4 Map page 8 1 Map panning 8 34 MAPR 6 3 Map range 8 12 8 44 9 15 10 13 10 24 Map setup 8 9 Map symbols 17 1 17 7 Map toolbar symbols 17 8 Mark on target 7 19 Mean Sea Level 10 6 Message 10 28 10 16 10 22 4 28 10 33 10 20 METARs 11 18 11 41 11 57 MGRS 15 36 Minimum runway length 1 12 Miscellaneous symbols 17 9 Missed Approach 6 13 MOA 8 33 17 9 Model descriptions 1 1 Monitoring...

Page 605: ...8 10 30 10 63 Preset 13 8 Preventive Resolution Advisory 9 42 9 43 9 44 Preview flight plan 4 38 4 43 Procedures 1 18 6 1 Procedure turn 6 13 Product age 11 38 Product description 1 3 Product Support viii Proximate Traffic 9 38 Proximity advisory 9 5 9 17 R Radar 9 7 9 9 11 7 11 9 11 39 11 46 RAIM 14 11 Rain 11 39 11 46 Range ring 8 16 9 15 10 24 9 25 10 13 9 17 Recent frequency 3 5 Record of Revi...

Page 606: ...viii Suppress Visuals 13 14 Surface Analysis 11 22 Surface winds 11 45 Symbols 8 43 9 4 9 13 10 27 10 52 11 6 17 1 10 16 System ID 15 4 System power 1 6 System settings 1 10 System status 9 10 9 16 10 33 10 72 15 3 10 20 T TAF 11 41 Target altitude 14 6 Target offset 14 7 Target waypoint 14 8 TAS 9 3 9 12 9 13 14 24 TAWS A 10 51 TAWS A alerts 10 56 TAWS B 10 10 10 21 10 51 TAWS B alerts 10 16 10 2...

Page 607: ...2 8 UTC Utilities 14 1 UTM 15 36 V VCALC 14 4 14 5 Vector duration 9 22 Vector motion 9 17 9 25 Vector To Final 6 16 Version 1 6 8 45 10 1 10 11 10 22 Vertical Calculator 14 4 Vertical speed 14 7 VFOM 15 5 15 7 VFR 2 5 11 19 11 42 11 57 View catalog 4 36 VNAV 4 25 8 15 18 8 Voice alert 9 9 Voice call out 10 17 10 19 10 28 10 33 15 38 10 45 10 59 10 71 10 57 Volume 1 4 3 2 13 2 13 7 VOR 3 14 7 12 8...

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