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Garmin G3X TOUCH Single 7 Manual

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  • 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 and...
  • Page 3 SEE COVER SEE COVER configuration applicability. Added graphics for deviation indicators. Revised transponder mode description. Addition of Smart Glide. 190-01754-01 Rev. 5 AFMS or Supplemental AFM for the Garmin G3X Touch EFIS Page i...
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  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Emergency Procedures ..................3-1 ADC Failure (GSU 25) ......................3-1 Attitude Failure (GSU 25)...................... 3-1 Attitude Aligning / Keep Wings Level .................. 3-2 AHRS ALIGN ......................... 3-2 190-01754-01 Rev. 5 AFMS or Supplemental AFM for the Garmin G3X Touch EFIS Page iii...
  • Page 6 Minimum Altitude Display and Alerting ................7-8 7.10 AOA Probe ......................... 7-8 7.11 GAD 27 Wig Wag ....................... 7-8 7.12 EIS Caution / Warning Lights.................... 7-9 7.13 Smart Glide ........................7-9 AFMS or Supplemental AFM for the Garmin G3X Touch EFIS 190-01754-01 Rev. 5 Page iv...

  • Page 7: General

    PFD and MFD functions. EIS can optionally be displayed on any GDU except a 7” portrait PFD. Only one display per cockpit can be installed as a PFD (any second or third display is an MFD). 190-01754-01 Rev. 5 AFMS or Supplemental AFM for the Garmin G3X Touch EFIS P a g e | 1-1...
  • Page 8 Single 7” Portrait GDU (PFD with MFD in split mode, No EIS) Single 10” GDU (PFD & MFD, EIS Optional) AFMS or Supplemental AFM for the Garmin G3X Touch EFIS 190-01754-01 Rev. 5 P a g e | 1-2...
  • Page 9 Dual 7” Portrait GDUs (PFD & MFD, EIS Optional) One 10” + One 7” Portrait GDU (PFD & MFD, EIS Optional) 190-01754-01 Rev. 5 AFMS or Supplemental AFM for the Garmin G3X Touch EFIS P a g e | 1-3...
  • Page 10 Operating procedures, techniques, etc., which could result in damage to equipment if not carefully followed. NOTE Operating procedures, techniques, etc., which are considered essential to emphasize. AFMS or Supplemental AFM for the Garmin G3X Touch EFIS 190-01754-01 Rev. 5 P a g e | 1-4...

  • Page 11: G3X Touch Gnss (Gps/Sbas) Navigation Equipment Approvals

    When no external, approved navigator is connected, or when Internal, G3X Touch provides VFR flight planning capabilities and guidance on the HSI. 190-01754-01 Rev. 5 AFMS or Supplemental AFM for the Garmin G3X Touch EFIS P a g e | 1-5...
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  • Page 13: Abbreviations And Terminology

    Engine Indication System Electronic Stability and Protection Go Around Glide Path GPSS GPS Steering Federal Aviation Administration Final Approach Fix Flight Director 190-01754-01 Rev. 5 AFMS or Supplemental AFM for the Garmin G3X Touch EFIS P a g e | 1-7...
  • Page 14 Localizer Precision LP+V Localizer Precision with Advisory Vertical Guidance Localizer Precision with Vertical Guidance Localizer Loss of Integrity Maximum Minimum Descent Altitude AFMS or Supplemental AFM for the Garmin G3X Touch EFIS 190-01754-01 Rev. 5 P a g e | 1-8...
  • Page 15 Visual Meteorological Conditions VNAV Vertical Navigation VHF Omni-directional Range Vertical Speed Indicator WAAS Wide Area Augmentation System Cross Track Error Yaw Damper 190-01754-01 Rev. 5 AFMS or Supplemental AFM for the Garmin G3X Touch EFIS P a g e | 1-9...
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  • Page 17: Limitations

    GNC 255 • Garmin GNC 355/355A • A separate, non-Garmin, IFR approved GPS and/or VHF navigation system along with a • dedicated Course Deviation Indicator (CDI) separate from G3X Touch. Refer to the table in Section 2.24, Kinds of Operations. NOTE Refer to the approved Airplane Flight Manual Supplement for the non-Garmin navigation system (if installed) for information on IFR operations.

  • Page 18: Databases

    Navigation Angle The Magnetic/True Navigation Angle (as selected on the System Units page) must match the navigation angle selected on all interfaced GPS/SBAS navigators. AFMS or Supplemental AFM for the Garmin G3X Touch EFIS 190-01754-01 Rev. 5 P a g e...

  • Page 19: Adahrs Systems Status

    FPL Source is selected to Internal on the PFD. NOTE Refer to the approved Airplane Flight Manual Supplement for the non-Garmin autopilot system (if installed) for information on modes of operation. 2.11 Synthetic Vision The synthetic vision presentation must not be used as the sole reference for aircraft control (without reference to the primary flight instruments).

  • Page 20: Surface Operations

    2.22 Service Required It is prohibited to initiate flight when a “Service Required” advisory is present on the PFD, MFD, or EIS display. AFMS or Supplemental AFM for the Garmin G3X Touch EFIS 190-01754-01 Rev. 5 P a g e...

  • Page 21: Portable Electronic Devices

    Operators of aircraft approved by an airworthiness authority other than the FAA are responsible to verify equipment requirements for VFR operations and equip the aircraft accordingly. 190-01754-01 Rev. 5 AFMS or Supplemental AFM for the Garmin G3X Touch EFIS FAA Approved P a g e | 2-5...

  • Page 22: Placards

    This installation is not limited to VFR. □ This installation is limited to VFR and the following placard is required near the PFD: AIRCRAFT LIMITED TO VFR AFMS or Supplemental AFM for the Garmin G3X Touch EFIS 190-01754-01 Rev. 5 P a g e | 2-6...

  • Page 23: Emergency Procedures

    1. Use Standby Airspeed Indicator and Altimeter. NOTE If a Garmin G5 Electronic Flight Instrument is installed as the Standby Flight Instrument and the primary ADC fails, the G3X Touch will automatically revert and use air data from the G5. An amber...

  • Page 24: Attitude Aligning / Keep Wings Level

    8. If Altimeter Barometric Setting does not remain on the desired value for either the G5 or G3X PFD, disregard the affected altimeter and use the other altimeter. AFMS or Supplemental AFM for the Garmin G3X Touch EFIS 190-01754-01 Rev. 5...

  • Page 25: Eis Failure

    Upon G3X Touch power-up, certain instruments remain invalid as equipment begins to initialize. All instruments should be operational within one minute of power-up. If any instrument remains flagged the G3X Touch should be serviced by a Garmin-authorized repair facility. 190-01754-01 Rev. 5...

  • Page 26: Heading Failure, Loss Of Magnetometer Data, Or Magnetic Field Error

    (if installed) and navigation data. AFMS or Supplemental AFM for the Garmin G3X Touch EFIS 190-01754-01 Rev. 5 P a g e | 3-4 FAA Approved...

  • Page 27: Navigation Data Failure (Gps/Vor/Loc/Gs)

    In the event that all configured external GPS navigators fail, the G3X Touch reverts to its internal VFR GPS for navigation and flight plan modifications. 190-01754-01 Rev. 5 AFMS or Supplemental AFM for the Garmin G3X Touch EFIS FAA Approved P a g e...

  • Page 28: Terrain Alerts

    NOTE: The arrow “CAUTION, Sink indicates the Rate” obstacle is outside the Synthetic Vision field of view. AFMS or Supplemental AFM for the Garmin G3X Touch EFIS 190-01754-01 Rev. 5 P a g e | 3-6 FAA Approved...

  • Page 29: Warnings, Cautions, And Advisories

    Display is in split screen mode and Select full screen mode on display to view WARNING annunciations are not WARNING annunciations. displayed. 190-01754-01 Rev. 5 AFMS or Supplemental AFM for the Garmin G3X Touch EFIS FAA Approved P a g e | 3-7...
  • Page 30 ALT MISCOMP other sources to identify erroneous Touch airspeed or altitude and the G5 IAS MISCOMP information. airspeed or altitude. AFMS or Supplemental AFM for the Garmin G3X Touch EFIS 190-01754-01 Rev. 5 P a g e | 3-8 FAA Approved...
  • Page 31 The unit will not be able to perform the NO COMP the PFD to determine which unit is in error. miscompare monitor function. 190-01754-01 Rev. 5 AFMS or Supplemental AFM for the Garmin G3X Touch EFIS FAA Approved P a g e | 3-9...
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  • Page 33: Normal Procedures

    Enter the desired pressure using the keypad and touch ENTER. Verify Barometric setting on the Standby Altimeter matches the G3X Touch. • 190-01754-01 Rev. 5 AFMS or Supplemental AFM for the Garmin G3X Touch EFIS FAA Approved P a g e | 4-1...

  • Page 34: Com Radio Tuning (Optional)

    To transfer STBY frequency to Active frequency: 1. Touch the Active COM frequency field Lateral Navigation Procedures below involve the Garmin GFC 500 autopilot. Information regarding a non-Garmin autopilot are provided in the G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide and Airplane Flight Manual Supplement for the non-Garmin autopilot.
  • Page 35 10. Select GFC 500 autopilot modes for intercepting or tracking the selected course ..... GPS will be displayed on the FD mode bar. 190-01754-01 Rev. 5 AFMS or Supplemental AFM for the Garmin G3X Touch EFIS FAA Approved P a g e...

  • Page 36: Approaches

    Press GO AROUND button and fly the missed approach procedure. If Flying Full Approach Including Transition: ACTIVATE THE APPROACH on the External navigator AFMS or Supplemental AFM for the Garmin G3X Touch EFIS 190-01754-01 Rev. 5 P a g e...
  • Page 37 5. Select the external navigator from the CDI Source window (LOC 1 or 2). 6. Press and Hold BACK Button to return to normal PFD display. 190-01754-01 Rev. 5 AFMS or Supplemental AFM for the Garmin G3X Touch EFIS FAA Approved P a g e...
  • Page 38 11. Press and Hold BACK Button to return to normal PFD display. 12. Verify ACTIVE and ARMED modes on the AFCS Status Box on the PFD, if using the GFC 500 autopilot/FD. AFMS or Supplemental AFM for the Garmin G3X Touch EFIS 190-01754-01 Rev. 5 P a g e...
  • Page 39 6. Press and Hold BACK Button to return to normal PFD display. If Flying Vectors-To-Final: 7. Activate Vectors-to-Final on the external navigator ..Verify CDI slews to the inbound course. 190-01754-01 Rev. 5 AFMS or Supplemental AFM for the Garmin G3X Touch EFIS FAA Approved P a g e | 4-7...
  • Page 40 15. Verify on the HSI the Navigation mode indicates the approach being flown, (LPV, LP+V, LNAV/VNAV, or LNAV+V) 16. Set Missed Approach Altitude ........Touch the Reference Altitude display. Enter the missed approach altitude. AFMS or Supplemental AFM for the Garmin G3X Touch EFIS 190-01754-01 Rev. 5 P a g e | 4-8...
  • Page 41 14. At the Minimum Descent Altitude, Set Missed Approach Altitude ... Touch the Reference Altitude display. Enter the Missed Approach Altitude. 15. At Missed Approach Point, Continue visually for a normal landing, 190-01754-01 Rev. 5 AFMS or Supplemental AFM for the Garmin G3X Touch EFIS FAA Approved P a g e | 4-9...
  • Page 42 Enter the Missed Approach Altitude. 19. At Missed Approach Point, Continue visually for a normal landing, Press GO AROUND button and fly the missed approach procedure. AFMS or Supplemental AFM for the Garmin G3X Touch EFIS 190-01754-01 Rev. 5 P a g e...
  • Page 43 18. At Missed Approach Point, Continue visually for a normal landing, Press GO AROUND button and fly the missed approach procedure. 190-01754-01 Rev. 5 AFMS or Supplemental AFM for the Garmin G3X Touch EFIS FAA Approved P a g e...
  • Page 44 Select it as the active frequency. 2. Navigation Source ............Select GPS on the external navigator 3. Approach Minimums ............ Set the barometric minimums alert bug: AFMS or Supplemental AFM for the Garmin G3X Touch EFIS 190-01754-01 Rev. 5 P a g e...
  • Page 45 7. Navigation Source ............Select GPS on the external navigator 8. Select IAF waypoint and execute the Direct-TO on the external navigator 190-01754-01 Rev. 5 AFMS or Supplemental AFM for the Garmin G3X Touch EFIS FAA Approved P a g e...
  • Page 46 4. Go Around ........................EXECUTE NOTE If using a Garmin external navigator and an instrument approach is loaded, the HSI will automatically change to GPS course guidance, and the flight plan will automatically sequence onto the missed approach portion of the flight plan.

  • Page 47: Barometric Minimums Alert

    1. Touch the AFCS Status Box at the top of the PFD. Automatic Flight Control System window opens. 2. Highlight and Select ESP. The green ESP status bar extinguishes. ESP is disabled. 190-01754-01 Rev. 5 AFMS or Supplemental AFM for the Garmin G3X Touch EFIS FAA Approved P a g e | 4-15...
  • Page 48 2. Highlight and Select ESP. The green ESP status bar illuminates. ESP is enabled. 3. Press and Hold the BACK button to close the Automatic Flight Control System window and return to PFD display. AFMS or Supplemental AFM for the Garmin G3X Touch EFIS 190-01754-01 Rev. 5 P a g e...

  • Page 49: Performance

    5 PERFORMANCE No change. 190-01754-01 Rev. 5 AFMS or Supplemental AFM for the Garmin G3X Touch EFIS FAA Approved P a g e | 5-1...
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  • Page 51: Weight And Balance

    6 WEIGHT AND BALANCE See current weight and balance data. 190-01754-01 Rev. 5 AFMS or Supplemental AFM for the Garmin G3X Touch EFIS FAA Approved Page | 6-1...
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  • Page 53: System Description

    Slip/skid is indicated by the location of the ball. Bezel Overview (GDU 460) 190-01754-01 Rev. 5 AFMS or Supplemental AFM for the Garmin G3X Touch EFIS P a g e | 7-1...
  • Page 54 (3 deg/sec). A magenta Turn Rate Trend Vector shows the current turn rate. The end of the trend vector gives the heading predicted in 6 seconds, based on the present AFMS or Supplemental AFM for the Garmin G3X Touch EFIS 190-01754-01 Rev. 5...
  • Page 55 100 feet up to 1000 fpm. The current vertical speed is displayed using a white arrow along the scale. 190-01754-01 Rev. 5 AFMS or Supplemental AFM for the Garmin G3X Touch EFIS P a g e | 7-3...

  • Page 56: Vertical Deviation Indicators

    (Required Vertical Speed Indicator (RVSI)) on the Vertical Speed Indicator indicates the required vertical speed to reach the target altitude. The magenta 'V' indicates a VNAV profile is active. AFMS or Supplemental AFM for the Garmin G3X Touch EFIS 190-01754-01 Rev. 5 P a g e...

  • Page 57: Hsi Annunciations

    CDI is not displayed. Another Lateral Deviation Scale and combination Course Deviation and To/From Indicator is located below the slip/skid indicator. 190-01754-01 Rev. 5 AFMS or Supplemental AFM for the Garmin G3X Touch EFIS P a g e | 7-5...

  • Page 58: Display Of Pfd Information On Mfd

    6. On a 7” MFD, touch the PFD button in the upper corner to select the backup PFD display. On a 10” MFD, touch the Split button in the upper corner to select the backup PFD display. AFMS or Supplemental AFM for the Garmin G3X Touch EFIS 190-01754-01 Rev. 5...

  • Page 59: Engine Indication System

    Ground and Altitude Modes Most Garmin transponders automatically transition between on-ground and in-air and operate in the appropriate mode at all times. No pilot action is required to manage modes unless there is a need to manually select STBY or ON modes.

  • Page 60: Minimum Altitude Display And Alerting

    ON – Respective light is on • • FLASH – Respective light will flash OFF – Respective light is off • AFMS or Supplemental AFM for the Garmin G3X Touch EFIS 190-01754-01 Rev. 5 P a g e | 7-8...

  • Page 61: Eis Caution / Warning Lights

    7.13 Smart Glide When installed with a Garmin GTN Xi with Smart Glide enabled, the G3X Touch will provide Smart Glide map indications, annunciation of GLIDE, and Emergency Page data for the Smart Glide feature. If displayed, the G3X Touch Glide Range Ring will be removed when Smart Glide is active. Refer to GTN Xi glide range ring display.
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