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5.5.6.5 ARINC 429 Traffic System Interface Check
If an L3 Communications SKY497/SKY899 SkyWatch® sensor or a Honeywell (Bendix/King) KTA 810
TAS/KMH 820 IHAS has been connected to the GNS 400W Series unit, the traffic interface should be
verified as described in this section.
1. Go to the Traffic page on the GNS 400W Series unit (in the NAV page group).
2. Verify that NO DATA is not displayed in yellow on the center of the traffic page.
3. Verify that the traffic system mode can be changed from STBY to OPER.
4. Switch the traffic system mode to STBY, and then run the traffic self test from the Menu.
5. Verify that the traffic system executes a self test and a self-test pattern is displayed on the GNS
400W Series unit.
5.5.6.6 Ryan TCAD Traffic System Interface Check
If a Ryan TCAD has been connected to the GNS 400W Series unit, the traffic interface should be verified
as described in this section.
1. Go to the Traffic page on the GNS 400W Series unit (in the NAV page group).
2. Verify that NO DATA is not displayed in yellow on the center of the traffic page.
3. Using the SETUP selection under the Traffic Menu, verify that the shield mode can be changed.
5.5.6.7 Stormscope Interface Check
If an L3 Communications WX-500 Stormscope has been connected to the GNS 400W Series unit, the
Stormscope interface should be verified as described in this section.
1. Go to the Lightning page on the GNS 400W Series unit (in the NAV page group).
2. Verify that LIGHTNING FAILED is not displayed in yellow on the center of the Lightning page.
3. Using the Self Test selection under the Lightning Menu, initiate a Stormscope self-test.
5.5.6.8 GMX 200/MX20 Interface Check
If a Garmin GMX 200 or MX20 has been connected to the GNS 400W Series unit, the interface should
be verified as described in this section.
1. Ensure that the GNS 400W Series unit has a 3-D fix.
2. Create and activate a flight plan on the GNS 400W Series unit.
3. Verify that the RTE and POS data flags are not displayed on the GMX 200/MX20.
4. Verify that the flight plan is displayed on the GMX 200/MX20 using the flight plan (FPL)
function.
5.5.6.9 GDL 69/69A Interface Check
If a Garmin GDL 69 has been connected to the GNS 400W Series unit, the interface should be verified as
described Section 5.5.6.9.1. If a Garmin GDL 69A has been connected to the GNS 400W Series unit, the
interface should be verified as described Sections 5.5.6.9.1 and 5.5.6.9.2. Each of these procedures
involves verifying that the satellite signal is acquired and tracked. Locate the aircraft where there is a
clear view of the southeastern or southwestern sky. XM Satellite Radio satellites are located above the
equator over the eastern and western coasts of the continental United States.
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