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

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Instrument Panel Self-Test

Check CDI/HSI,
RMI and other in-
struments to verify
these indications.
Should match
current OBS course
selection
Instrument Panel Self-Test
Once the database has been acknowledged, the
Instrument Panel Self-Test Page appears. To ensure
that your 500W-series unit and any connected instru-
ments are working properly, check for the following
indications on your CDI/HSI, RMI, external annuncia-
tors and other connected instruments:
• Course deviation
• Glideslope
• TO/FROM flag
• Time to destination
• Bearing to destination
• Desired track
• Distance to dest.
• Ground speed
• All external annunciators (if installed)
The Instrument Panel Self-Test Page indicates the
currently selected OBS course, fuel capacity (CAP),
fuel on board (FOB) and fuel flow (FF). The fuel
capacity is entered manually. Fuel on board and fuel
flow may be manually entered if your installation does
not include connection to sensors which automatically
provide these figures.
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Fuel Capacity is
entered manually
Fuel on board and fuel flow are
provided manually or by sen-
Select to display
Checklists Page
To enter fuel capacity, fuel on board or fuel flow
figures (if not provided by sensors):
Turn the large right knob to select the "CAP",
1.
"FOB" or "FF" field.
Turn the small and large right knobs to enter
2.
the desired figure, then press ENT.
Enter the fuel capacity, fuel on board or fuel flow figures
directly onto the appropriate field of the Instrument Panel
Self-Test Page. Fuel on board and fuel flow are automatically
provided if your installation includes connection to external
sensors.
sors, if installed
Select to Set Fuel Level
to Full Capacity