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GNS 530(A) Pilot’s Guide and Reference

190-00181-00 Rev. H

1-6

SECTION 1

INTRODUCTION

The Database Versions Page (Figure 1-5) appears

next, which shows the current database information

on the NavData and Terrain Data Cards. Database

information highlighted in yellow indicates the database

is not within its effective dates. The NavData database is

updated every 28 days and must be current for approved

instrument approach operations. Information on database

subscriptions is available inside the GNS 530 package.

Figure 1-5 Database Versions Page

Acknowledging the database information:

Press the ENT Key.

Figure 1-6 Instrument Panel Self-Test Page

Check CDI/HSI, RMI, and

Other Instruments to verify

these Indications

Fuel Capacity is

entered manually

Fuel On-Board

and Fuel Flow

are Provided

by Sensors, if

Installed

Select to Set

Fuel Level to

Full Capacity

Select to display

Checklists Page

Should Match Current

OBS Course Selection

Instrument Panel Self-test Page

Once the database has been acknowledged, the

Instrument Panel Self-test Page appears (Figure 1-6).

To ensure that the GNS 530 and any connected

instruments are working properly, check for the following

indications on the CDI/HSI, RMI, external annunciators,

and other connected instruments:

• Course deviation - Half left/no ag

• TO/FROM ag - TO

• Bearing to destination - 135°

• Distance to destination - 10.0 nm

• All external annunciators (if installed) - On

• Glideslope - Half up/no ag

• Time to destination - 4 minutes

• Desired track - 149.5°

• Ground speed - 150 knots

The Instrument Panel Self-test Page indicates the

currently selected OBS course, fuel capacity (CAP), fuel

on board (FOB), and fuel ow (FF). The fuel capacity,

fuel on board, and fuel ﬂow may be manually entered if

the installation does not include connection to sensors

which automatically provide these ﬁgures.

Entering fuel capacity, fuel on board,

or fuel ﬂow ﬁgures (if not provided by

sensors):

1) Turn the large right knob to select the Fuel

Capacity, Fuel on Board, or Fuel Flow ﬁeld.

2) Turn the small and large right knobs to enter

the desired ﬁgure (Figure 1-7) and press the

ENT Key.

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