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400/500 Series
Garmin Optional
Displays
Pilot’s Guide Addendum For:
•GDL 49 Weather Datalink
•GDL 69/69A XM Satellite Datalink
•GTX 330/330D TIS
•Garmin TAWS (GPS 500 & GNS 530)
•Garmin TERRAIN
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Summary of Contents

Page 1 - Displays

400/500 Series Garmin Optional DisplaysPilot’s Guide Addendum For:•GDL 49 Weather Datalink•GDL 69/69A XM Satellite Datalink•GTX 330/330D TIS•Garmin TA

Page 2 - Foreword

2Section 1TIS Operation and SymbologyTIS LimitationsNOTE: This section on TIS Limitations is not comprehensive. Garmin recommends the user review th

Page 3 - Warnings and Cautions

3TIS Operation and SymbologySection 1TIS information is collected one radar scan prior to the scan during which the uplink occurs. Therefore, the su

Page 4 - Contents

4TIS Operation and SymbologySection 1TIS SymbologyTIS traffic is displayed on the 400/500 Series unit according to TCAS symbology, graphically displaye

Page 5 - Table of Contents

5Section 2Controls and DisplaySection 2: Control and DisplayTIS Traffic Display Status and Pilot Response • STBY — When the 400/500 displays STBY in

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6Section 2Controls and DisplayTraffic Ground Track Traffic ground track is indicated in the 400/500 display by a “target track vector”, a short line dis

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7Controls and DisplaySection 2Map PageTIS traffic is displayed on the Map Page in addition to the Traffic Page.Configuring TIS Traffic Data on the Map Pag

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8Controls and DisplaySection 2Highlighting TIS Traffic Using Map Page PanningAnother Map Page feature is panning, which allows you to move the map beyo

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9TIS Operational ProceduresSection 3Section 3: TIS Operational ProceduresIntroductionTIS warns the user with voice and visual traffic advisories whene

Page 10 - TIS Limitations

10TIS Operational ProceduresSection 3Manual OverrideThe user can manually switch between standby (STBY) and operating (OPER) mode of operation to manu

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11IntroductionSection 1PART TWO: WEATHER DATA LINK INTERFACESection 1: IntroductionThe Garmin 400/500 Series units provides the display and control i

Page 12 - TIS Symbology

ForewordGarmin® is a registered trademark, and GTX™ and GDL™ are trademarks of Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries and may not be used without the expres

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12Section 2NEXRAD OverviewSection 2: NEXRAD OverviewNEXRAD DescriptionWSR-88D weather surveillance radar or NEXRAD (NEXt generation RADar) is a Doppl

Page 14 - Traffic Page Display Range

13Section 2NEXRAD OverviewNEXRAD IntensityColors are used to identify the different NEXRAD echo intensities (reflectivity) measured in dBZ (decibels o

Page 15 - Map Page

14Section 3 NEXRAD OperationSection 3: NEXRAD OperationRequesting NEXRAD DataNEXRAD data can be requested from the Data Link Page or the Map Page.To

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15Section 3NEXRAD OperationNOTE: It is recommended that the pilot turn the Auto Request function ‘on’ by setting it to ‘10 min’ updates. This settin

Page 17 - Power-Up Test

16Section 3NEXRAD OperationData Received Message (GDL 49 Only)When the request has been answered, the message annunciator (MSG) will flash to alert you

Page 18 - (to display TIS traffic):

17Section 3NEXRAD OperationDisplaying NEXRAD Data on the Map PageWhen NEXRAD data is received, it is displayed on the Map Page, in addition to the Wea

Page 19 - How it Works:

18Section 3NEXRAD OperationDisplaying NEXRAD Data on the Default NAV Page (500 Series Only)When NEXRAD data is received, it is displayed on the defaul

Page 20 - NEXRAD Limitations

19Section 3NEXRAD OperationData Link Request Log Page (GDL 49 Only)The Data Link Request Log Page is used to display the data that was requested. Whe

Page 21 - NEXRAD Intensity

20Section 4METAR OperationSection 4: METAR OperationRequesting Graphical METARSGraphical METAR Data can be requested from the Data Link Page, Map Pag

Page 22 - Requesting NEXRAD Data

21Section 4METAR Operation4. Enter the type of METAR Data you desire and the desired radius (graphical requests only).5. Select Manual Send? and press

Page 23 - NEXRAD Operation

iINTRODUCTIONWarnings and CautionsWARNING: Terrain data is obtained from third party sources. Garmin is not able to independently verify the a

Page 24 - The Weather Page

22Section 4METAR OperationLook at the Weather Legend Page for a description of the Temperature, Dew Point, and Wind symbology.Wind data displayed on t

Page 25 - ‘Low’ mode

23Section 4METAR OperationDisplaying Textual METARSOnce received, Textual METARS are displayed on the METARS Text Page.To select the METARS Text Page:

Page 26 - Request Shortcuts

24Section 5Temperature, Dewpoints, and WindsSection 5: Temperature, Dewpoints, and WindsDisplaying Temperature/DewpointsTemperature/Dewpoints are dis

Page 27 - To Send Your Position:

25Section 6TroubleshootingSection 6: TroubleshootingAlthough it is the responsibility of the facility that installed the GDL 49 or GDL 69/69A to corr

Page 28 - Section 4: METAR Operation

26Section 6TroubleshootingGDL 49 Datalink Status • TX Queue — Shows the number of requests in the GDL 49’s transmit queue waiting to be sent to the s

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27Section 6TroubleshootingGDL 69/69A Datalink Status• Sat ID/Connectivity — This field shows the current activation status and signal strength of the

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29Section 1IntroductionFigure 1-1: The Garmin TERRAIN system offers many of the features of Garmin TAWS but is non-TSO-C151b-certified.PART THREE TERRA

Page 32 - Section 5

30Section 1IntroductionTERRAIN Alerting using the GPS Position/GPS-MSL AltitudeThe Garmin TERRAIN system utilizes terrain and obstacle databases that

Page 33 - Monitoring the Data Link

31Section 1IntroductionWhen an instrument approach is loaded in the active flight plan, the PDA function can provide a greater margin of safety by aler

Page 34 - GDL 49 Datalink Status

iiIntroductionTable of ContentsContentsPART ONE: TRAFFIC INFORMATION SERVICE (TIS) INTERFACE Section 1: TIS Operation and Symbology ...

Page 35 - GDL 69/69A Datalink Status

32Section 2TERRAIN OperationFigure 2-1: Power-up Sequence Figure 2-2: TERRAIN PageSection 2: TERRAIN OperationPower UpDuring power-up of the 400/500 S

Page 36 - Troubleshooting

33Section 2Terrain OperationSeven display ranges are available, allowing for a more complete view of the surrounding area.To change the display range:

Page 37 - Operating Criteria

34Section 2TERRAIN OperationColor Terrain/Obstacle LocationRed Terrain/Obstacle is within 100’ or above aircraft altitude.Yellow Terrain/Obstacle is w

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35Section 2TERRAIN OperationGeneral Database InformationThe Garmin TERRAIN system uses terrain and obstacle information supplied by government sources

Page 39 - Limitations

36Section 2TERRAIN OperationSection 2Terrain/Obstacle Database Areas of CoverageThe following describes the area of coverage available in each databas

Page 40 - To display a 120˚ view:

37Section 2TERRAIN OperationNearest Airport Criteria & Terrain Phase of FlightChanges to the Nearest Airport Criteria Page (Figure 2-8) affect how

Page 41 - To inhibit TERRAIN:

38Section 3TERRAIN AlertsFigure 3-2: Pop-up Terrain AlertFigure 3-1: TERRAIN Annunciation FieldTERRAIN Annunciation FieldSection 3: TERRAIN AlertsTER

Page 42 - To enable TERRAIN:

39Section 3TERRAIN AlertsForward Looking Terrain AvoidanceThe Forward Looking Terrain Avoidance alert, or FLTA, is used by the TERRAIN system and is c

Page 43 - Database Updates

40Section 3TERRAIN AlertsPremature Descent Alerting (PDA)The TERRAIN system issues a Premature Descent alert when the system detects that the aircraft

Page 44 - Navigation Database

41Section 3TERRAIN AlertsTERRAIN Failure AlertThe TERRAIN system continually monitors several system-critical items, such as database validity, hardwa

Page 45 - TERRAIN Destination Airport

iiiINTRODUCTIONTable of ContentsSection 2: NEXRAD Overview ...

Page 46 - Pop-up Alerts

42Section 3TERRAIN AlertsTERRAIN Alert SummaryTable 3-2 summarizes the TERRAIN alerts.Table 3-2: TERRAIN Alerts SummaryAlert Type Annuciation Pop-Up A

Page 47 - Departure 100 ft. 100 ft

43Section 1IntroductionFigure 1-1: Garmin TAWS satisfies TSO-C151b Class B requirements for certificationPART FOUR TAWS INTERFACESection 1: Introductio

Page 48 - 0.7 Below Glideslope

44Section 1IntroductionTAWS Alerting using the GPS Position/GPS-MSL AltitudeGarmin TAWS utilizes terrain and obstacle databases that are referenced to

Page 49 - ‘TERRAIN Not Available’ Alert

45Section 1IntroductionPDA alerting is provided for both non-published visual approaches and published instrument approaches to airports. When an ins

Page 50 - TERRAIN Alert Summary

46Section 2TAWS OperationFigure 2-1: The TAWS PageSection 2: TAWS OperationPower UpDuring power-up of the 500 Series unit, the terrain/obstacle datab

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47Section 2TAWS OperationFigure 2-2: 120˚ Viewing Angle on the TAWS PageFigure 2-3: Aviation DataTo display a 120˚ view:1. Select the TAWS Page and p

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48Section 2TAWS OperationInhibit ModeTAWS provides an ‘inhibit mode’ (Figure 2-4). This mode is designed to deactivate PDA/FLTA aural and visual aler

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49Section 2TAWS OperationTAWS Manual TestGarmin TAWS provides a manual test capability which verifies the proper operation of the aural and visual annu

Page 54 - TAWS Page

50Section 2TAWS OperationTAWS SymbolsThe symbols depicted in Figure 2-6 are used to represent obstacles and potential impact points on the TAWS Page.

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51Section 2TAWS OperationGeneral Database InformationGarmin TAWS uses terrain and obstacle information supplied by government sources. The data under

Page 56 - To enable TAWS:

ivIntroductionTable of ContentsSection 5: Temperature, Dewpoints, and Winds ...

Page 57 - TAWS Manual Test

52Section 2TAWS OperationTerrain/Obstacle Database Areas of CoverageThe following describes the area of coverage available in each database. Regional

Page 58 - Color Interpretation

53Section 2TAWS OperationNearest Airport Criteria & TAWS Phase of FlightChanges to the Nearest Airport Criteria Page (Figure 2-9) affects how TAWS

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54Section 3TAWS AlertsFigure 3-1: TAWS Annunciation FieldTAWS Annunciation FieldSection 3: TAWS AlertsAlerts are issued when flight conditions meet pa

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55Section 3TAWS AlertsForward Looking Terrain AvoidanceThe Forward Looking TERRAIN Avoidance alert, or FLTA, is used by TAWS and is composed of two el

Page 61 - TAWS Destination Airport

56Section 3TAWS AlertsPremature Descent Alerting (PDA)Garmin TAWS issues a Premature Descent alert when the system detects that the aircraft is signifi

Page 62 - 1. Press the ENT button

57Section 3TAWS AlertsExcessive Descent Rate Alert (EDR)The purpose of the Excessive Descent Rate alert is to provide suitable alerts when the aircraf

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58The ‘Don’t Sink’ pop-up terrain alert accompanies the aural message for the NCR alert. The aural message “Don’t Sink” or “TOO LOW, TERRAIN” is issu

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59Section 3TAWS AlertsFigure 3-7: ‘TERRAIN FAILED’ DisplayFigure 3-8: ‘TERRAIN NOT AVAILABLE’ Display‘Five-Hundred’ Aural AlertThe purpose of the aura

Page 65 - "PULL UP""

60Section 3TAWS AlertsTAWS Alert SummaryThe aural alert voice gender is configurable to be either male or female. Also, there are different alert text

Page 66 - "DON'T SINK"

61Section 3TAWS AlertsAlert TypeTAWS PageAnnuciationPop-Up Alert Aural MessageRequired Obstacle Clearance (ROC) Cautionor“Caution, Obstacle; Caution,

Page 67 - TAWS Not Available Alert

vINTRODUCTIONTable of ContentsTERRAIN/Obstacle Database Areas of Coverage ...

Page 68 - TAWS Alerts

62Section 3TAWS AlertsThis page intentionally left blank

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63Appendix AForecast AbbreviationsStandard Aviation Forecast AbbreviationsCLR – Sky clear CIG – CeilingFEW – Few clouds ‘+’ – (Heavy)BR – Light fog

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64Graphical METAR SymbologyAppendix AMETAR GraphicsThe following age symbols are common to METARs, Winds, and Temperature/Dewpoint graphics.:METAR, Wi

Page 71 - Forecast Abbreviations

65Appendix BGraphical METAR SymbologyWindsWind Vector — The wind vector indicates the direction of the surface wind to the nearest 30˚ incre-ment (e.g

Page 72 - METAR Graphics

66Graphical METAR SymbologyAppendix BTemperature - Dew PointsThis symbol displays the difference between the reported temperature and dew point. Diff

Page 74 - Temperature - Dew Points

© 2004, 2005 Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiariesGarmin International, Inc.1200 East 151st Street, Olathe, Kansas 66062, U.S.A.Garmin (Europe) Ltd.Unit 5,

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viIntroductionTable of ContentsTAWS Symbols .......

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1Section 1TIS Operation and SymbologyPART ONE: TRAFFIC INFORMATION SERVICE (TIS) INTERFACESection 1: TIS Operation and SymbologyTIS OperationNOTE:

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