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Garmin GTX 3X5 Series Pilot's Manual

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  • Page 1 GTX 335/345 Series All-In-One ADS-B Transponder Pilot's Guide...
  • Page 2 Garmin. Garmin hereby grants permission to download a single copy of this manual and of any revision to this manual onto a hard drive or other electronic storage medium to be viewed for personal use, provided that such electronic or printed copy of this manual or revision must contain the complete text of this copyright notice and provided further that any unauthorized commercial distribution of this manual or any revision hereto is strictly prohibited.
  • Page 3 (iv) damage caused by service performed by anyone who is not an authorized service provider of Garmin; or (v) damage to a product that has been modified or altered without the written permission of Garmin. In addition, Garmin reserves the right to refuse warranty claims against products or services that are obtained and/or used in contravention of the laws of any country.
  • Page 4 WARNING Traffic information is provided as an aid in visually acquiring traffic. Pilots must maneuver the aircraft based only upon ATC guidance or positive visual acquisition of traffic. Garmin GTX 335/345 Pilot’s Guide 190-01499-00 Rev. A...
  • Page 5 The coverage expected for all operations (transponder replies to ATC, ADS-B and FIS-B reception) from the Garmin GTX 3X5 is limited to line of sight. Low altitude or aircraft antenna shielding by the aircraft itself may result in reduced range.
  • Page 6 Help us better support you by completing your online registration today! Have the serial number of your product handy and connect to the Garmin website (www.garmin.com). Look for the Product Registration link on the Home page. Be sure to record your serial number in the table provided.
  • Page 7 ATC access to traffic data well beyond the capabilities of RADAR alone. It enables the display of precise traffic data in cockpits equipped to receive ADS-B. For more information about ADS-B, visit the Garmin ADS-B Academy website. www.garmin.com/us/intheair/ads-b/ For more information about ADS-B and other NextGEN programs, visit the FAA NextGEN website.
  • Page 8 COPYRIGHT INFORMATION This page intentionally left blank. Garmin GTX 335/345 Pilot’s Guide 190-01499-00 Rev. A...

  • Page 9: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS GTX 3X5 Series Transponders ............... 1-1 1.1 GTX 335 Transponder ................1-1 1.2 GTX 345 Transponder ................1-1 GTX 3X5 Controls ................. 2-1 2.1 Power Control Keys ..................2-1 2.2 Mode Selection Keys ................... 2-1 2.3 Squawk Code Keys ..................2-2 2.4 Function Keys .....................
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  • Page 11: Gtx 3X5 Series Transponders

    GTX 3X5 XPDR 1 – GTX 3X5 SERIES XPDR 1 GTX 3X5 SERIES TRANSPONDERS The GTX 3X5 Series Transponders are panel mount and remote transponders. Both models are TSO-C112e (Level 2els, Class 1) compliant mode S transponders with TSO-C166b compliant ADS-B Out Extended Squitter functionality...
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  • Page 13: Gtx 3X5 Controls

    2 – GTX 3X5 CONTROLS 2 GTX 3X5 CONTROLS The GTX 3X5 series transponders share a common pilot interface. The centerpiece is a sunlight-readable, auto-dimming display, surrounded by the familiar Garmin transponder keypad layout. The keys provide instant flight crew access to the core transponder controls and efficient access to additional GTX 3X5 features.

  • Page 14: Squawk Code Keys

    Pressing the CRSR key when entering the code removes the cursor and cancels the code entry. The last code entered is retained. Figure 2-1 Squawk Code Entry Field Garmin GTX 335/345 Pilot’s Guide 190-01499-00 Rev. A...

  • Page 15: Function Keys

    It navigates up and between the functions and settings within a menu group. 9 The key enters the number nine in the Flight ID or Count Down timer. It navigates down and between the functions and settings within a menu group. 190-01499-00 Rev. A Garmin GTX 335/345 Pilot’s Guide...

  • Page 16: Remote Transponder Control

    2 – GTX 3X5 CONTROLS Remote Transponder Control The GTX 3X5 transponder functions are controllable from connected, Garmin certified displays (e.g., GTN) or G1000 integrated flight deck. When the GTX 3X5 is installed in a location other than the cockpit instrument panel, remote control from a display is the only GTX 3X5 flight crew interface available.

  • Page 17: Display Functions And Settings

    3-1. Use the ENT and CLR keys to edit the Flight ID. An example of the editable Flight ID page is shown in figure 3-2. Figure 3-1 Flight ID Edit Display Page Figure 3-2 Flight ID Editable Display Page 190-01499-00 Rev. A Garmin GTX 335/345 Pilot’s Guide...

  • Page 18: Timers (Tmr)

    GTX automatic airborne determination. The timer measures the elapsed airborne time since the last manual reset of the timer. Manual start/stop/reset controls are via the ENT and CLR keys. Garmin GTX 335/345 Pilot’s Guide 190-01499-00 Rev. A...

  • Page 19: Altitude (Alt)

    The GTX will reset the monitor when the aircraft’s altitude returns within the deviation limit. SAT/DALT – This page displays the current static air temperature (SAT) and density altitude (DALT), when available. 190-01499-00 Rev. A Garmin GTX 335/345 Pilot’s Guide...

  • Page 20: System (Sys)

    PEDs. PEDs that are currently connected and paired are viewed/deleted via the CRSR and 8 9 keys. For instructions on Bluetooth pairing refer to section 3.4.1. For information on Connext Bluetooth features, refer to section 6 Garmin GTX 335/345 Pilot’s Guide 190-01499-00 Rev. A...

  • Page 21: Figure 3-3 Bluetooth Page

    More information about each paired device and applicable settings can be found by doing the following steps: 1. To set the auto-reconnect status, highlight the paired device. 2. Then press key. Refer to figure 3-6. Figure 3-6 Auto-reconnect Page 190-01499-00 Rev. A Garmin GTX 335/345 Pilot’s Guide...

  • Page 22: Figure 3-7 Unpair Device? Page

    1. To view the device name on the Bluetooth page, press the key. 2. Use the 8 9 keys, highlight the device’s name to view. 3. Then press the key. Refer to figure 3-8. Figure 3-8 (Selected) Bluetooth Device Name Page Garmin GTX 335/345 Pilot’s Guide 190-01499-00 Rev. A...

  • Page 23: Ads-B In (Gtx 345 Only)

    For example, “Traffic! Two O’clock, Low, Two Miles.” To minimize nuisance alerts, the traffic alerting sensitivity adapts based on altitude above ground level. No aural alerts are given below 500 feet. 190-01499-00 Rev. A Garmin GTX 335/345 Pilot’s Guide...

  • Page 24: Tcad/Tas/Tcas I Gtx 345 Integration

    When a correlation is made, the most relevant target is displayed. There are no duplicates. Any active traffic system, or ADS-B traffic that is not correlated, is also displayed. Garmin GTX 335/345 Pilot’s Guide 190-01499-00 Rev. A...

  • Page 25: Fis-B Weather And Flight Information

    Winds and 12 hours Temperatures Aloft or at the end of the valid period Pilot Weather Report As available typically 20 minutes (PIREP) (Blue - Regular, Yellow - Urgent) TAFs NOTAMs As available 190-01499-00 Rev. A Garmin GTX 335/345 Pilot’s Guide...
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  • Page 27: Connext Bluetooth

    6 – CONNEXT BLUETOOTH 6 CONNEXT BLUETOOTH The GTX 345 Connext interface allows communication with apps (i.e., Garmin Pilot and ForeFlight Mobile), while running on a PED. Connext works via the Bluetooth data link to provide up-to-date, wireless information throughout the cockpit. Refer to section 3.4 for Bluetooth pairing instructions.
  • Page 28 6 – CONNEXT BLUETOOTH 6 – CONNEXT BLUETOOTH This page intentionally left blank. Garmin GTX 335/345 Pilot’s Guide 190-01499-00 Rev. A...

  • Page 29: Troubleshooting

    If the actions taken do not resolve the message, or if there are any questions, the Garmin Product Support department is available Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM Central Time.
  • Page 30 Extended periods between use or GPS position source disconnection from the aircraft battery could cause a longer than normal GPS satellite acquisition time. If problem persists, contact dealer for service. Garmin GTX 335/345 Pilot’s Guide 190-01499-00 Rev. A...
  • Page 31 TAS/TCAS Failed TAS/TCAS is reporting failed Check power and/or circuit breaker for the or the GTX 3X5 has lost TCAD/TAS/TCAS I System. communicating with the TAS/TCAS. 190-01499-00 Rev. A Garmin GTX 335/345 Pilot’s Guide...
  • Page 32 3. Check Power and/or circuit breaker for the TCAD/TAS/TCAS I system. UAT ADS-B In Failed The GTX 3X5 has detected a Contact dealer for service. UAT receiver fault. Traffic picture may not be complete. Garmin GTX 335/345 Pilot’s Guide 190-01499-00 Rev. A...
  • Page 34 © 2016 Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries Garmin International, Inc. 1200 East 151st Street Olathe, KS 66062, U.S.A. Tel: 913/397.8200 Fax: 913/397.8282 Garmin AT, Inc. 2345 Turner Road SE Salem, OR 97302, U.S.A. Tel: 503/391.3411 Fax 503/364.2138 Garmin (Europe) Ltd.

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