Optional Line Replaceable Units (Lru); Gdl 88H (Optional); Weather Radar; Stormscope ® (Optional) - Garmin G500H Pilot's Manual

1.1.2

Optional Line Replaceable Units (LRU)

A variety of LRUs are available to expand and enhance the G500/600 system.
1.1.2.1

GDL 88H (Optional)

The GDL 88H is a remotely mounted ADS-B transceiver. There are four
models of the GDL 88H. Models with a single bottom mounted UAT antenna
meet TSO C154c Class A1S and are available with or without an internal GPS/
SBAS receiver. Models with one top mounted and one bottom mounted antenna
meet TSO C154c Class A1H and are also available with or without an internal
GPS/SBAS receiver.
1.1.2.2

Weather Radar

The Garmin GWX system, or selected 3rd party radar, provides airborne
weather and ground mapped radar data to the MFD.
1.1.2.3 Stormscope
NOTE: Refer to the WX-500 Pilot's Guide for a detailed description of the
WX-500 StormScope.
The WX-500 StormScope Weather Mapping Sensor is a passive weather
avoidance system that detects electrical discharges associated with thunderstorms
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.
1.1.2.4

GSR 56 (Optional)

The GSR 56 is an Iridium® satellite transceiver that supports voice telephone
calls, aircraft position reporting, and world wide weather products.
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Figure 1-10 GWX 68 Weather Radar
(Optional)
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Garmin G500H Pilot's Guide 190-01150-02 Rev. J