Instrument Panel Self-Test - Garmin GNS 530 Pilot's Manual & Reference

Check CDI/HSI,
RMI and other in-
struments to verify
these indications.
Should match
current OBS course
selection
Once the database has been acknowledged, the Instrument Panel Self-Test Page appears. To ensure that
your GNS 530 and any connected instruments are working properly, check for the following indications on
your CDI/HSI, RMI, external annunciators and other connected instruments:
• Course deviation - half left / no fl ag
• TO/FROM fl ag - TO
• Bearing to destination - 135°
• Distance to dest. - 10.0 nautical miles
• All external annunciators (if installed) - on
The Instrument Panel Self-Test Page indicates the currently selected OBS course, fuel capacity (CAP), fuel
on board (FOB) and fuel fl ow (FF). The fuel capacity is entered manually. Fuel on board and fuel fl ow may
be man ually entered if your installation does not include connection to sensors which au tomatically provide
these fi gures.
To enter fuel capacity, fuel on board or fuel fl ow fi gures (if not provided by sensors):
1. Rotate the large right knob to select the "CAP", "FOB" or "FF" fi eld.
2. Rotate the small and large right knobs to enter the desired fi gure, then press ENT.
Fuel Capacity is
entered manually
Fuel on board and fuel fl ow are
provided by sensors, if installed
Select to Set Fuel Level
Select to display
Checklists Page
• Glideslope - half up / no fl ag
• Time to destination - 4 minutes
• Desired track - 149.5°
• Ground speed - 150 knots
TAKEOFF TOUR

Instrument Panel Self-Test

to Full Capacity
Enter the fuel capacity, fuel on board or fuel fl ow
fi gures directly onto the appropriate fi eld of the
Instrument Panel Self-Test Page. Fuel on board
and fuel fl ow are automatically provided if your
installation includes connection to external sensors.
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