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Garmin GDL 69A Pilot's Manual Addendum

Garmin GDL 69A Pilot's Manual Addendum

400w / 500w series xm satellite datalink, tis and taws
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  • Page 1 400W / 500W Series Garmin Optional Displays Pilot’s Guide Addendum For: • GDL 69/69A XM Satellite Datalink • GTX 330/330D TIS • Garmin TAWS (GPS 500W & GNS 530W)
  • Page 2 Garmin is a registered trademark, and GTX™ and GDL™ are trademarks of Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries and may ® not be used without the express permission of Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries. March 2008 190-00356-30 Revision C The screen display examples shown in this addendum are taken from the GNS 430W and GNS 530W.
  • Page 3 Warnings and Cautions WARNING: Terrain data are obtained from third party sources. Garmin is not able to independently verify the accuracy of this data which should be used only as an aid for situational awareness. Terrain data must not be used as the sole basis for deci- sions or maneuvers to avoid terrain or obstacles.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Introduction Table of Contents Table of Contents Part One: Traffic Information Service (TIS) Interface 1 Section 1: TIS Operation and Symbology ...1 TIS Operation ...1 How TIS differs from TCAS ...2 TIS Limitations ...2 Improving TIS ...3 TIS Symbology ...3 Section 2: Control and Display ...5 TIS Traffic Display Status and Pilot Response ...5 Traffic Page ...6...

  • Page 5: Part One: Traffic Information Service (Tis) Interface

    Symbology TIS Operation NOTE: Part One of this Addendum assumes the user has experience operating the 400W/500W Series units and the Garmin GTX 330 Transponder. The Traffic Information Service (TIS) provides a graphic display of traffic advisory information in the cockpit for non-TCAS (Traffic alert and Collision Avoidance System) equipped aircraft.

  • Page 6: How Tis Differs From Tcas

    The range accuracy of TIS and TCAS is similar. TIS Limitations NOTE: This section on TIS Limitations is not compre- hensive. Garmin recommends the user review the TIS Limitations section of the Aeronautical Information Manual, Section 1-3-5. TIS is NOT intended to be used as a collision avoidance system and does not relieve the pilot of responsibility to “see and avoid” other aircraft. TIS...

  • Page 7: Improving Tis

    and avoid.” Some of the more common examples of these errors follow: • When client or intruder aircraft maneuvers exces- sively or abruptly, the tracking algorithm may report incorrect horizontal position until the maneuvering aircraft stabilizes. • When a rapidly closing intruder is on a course that crosses the client aircraft course at a shallow angle (either overtaking or head on) and either aircraft abruptly changes course within ¼...
  • Page 8 Part One: Section 1 TIS Operation and Symbology The TIS audio alert is generated from the GTX 330 whenever the number of Traffic Ad- visories on the 400W/500W display increases from one scan to the next. Limiting Traffic Advisories only reduces the “nuisance” alerting due to proximate aircraft.

  • Page 9: Section 2: Control And Display

    Section 2: Control and Display TIS Traffic Display Status and Pilot Response • STBY — When the 400W/500W displays STBY in the upper right hand corner of the display the TIS system is in standby mode and cannot display traffic data. • OPER — When the 400W/500W displays OPER in the upper right hand corner of the display the TIS system is in operational mode and available to display traffic on the Traffic or Map Page.

  • Page 10: Traffic Ground Track

    Part One: Section 2 TIS Controls and Display Traffic Ground Track Traffic ground track is indicated in the 400W/500W display by a “target track vector”, a short line displayed in 45° increments, extending in the direction of target movement. Traffic Target Track Vector. Traffic Warning Window When the unit is on any page (other than the NAV Traffic Page or when a TAWS/Terrain, or Dead Reckoning pop-up is displayed) and a traffic threat is imminent, the Traffic Warning Window is displayed. The Traffic Warning Window shows a small thumb- nail map which can take the user to the Traffic Page by pressing ENT, or go back to the previous page by...

  • Page 11: Map Page

    Map Page TIS traffic is displayed on the Map Page in addition to the Traffic Page. The Map Page displaying traffic. Configuring TIS Traffic Data on the Map Page To configure TIS traffic on the Map Page: Turn the small right knob to select the Map Page.

  • Page 12: Highlighting Tis Traffic Using Map Page Panning

    Part One: Section 2 TIS Controls and Display Highlighting TIS Traffic Using Map Page Panning Another Map Page feature is panning, which allows you to move the map beyond its current limits without adjusting the map scale. When you select the panning function — by pressing the small right knob — a target pointer will flash on the map display. A window also appears at the top of the map display showing the latitude/longitude position of the pointer, plus the bearing and distance to the pointer from your present...

  • Page 13: Section 3: Tis Operational Procedures

    Section 3: TIS Operational Procedures Introduction TIS warns the user with voice and visual traffic advisories whenever it predicts an intruder to be a threat (see illustration). Voice and visual data are sent from the GTX 330. The user should not start evasive maneuvers using information from the 400W/500W display or on a traffic advisory only. The display and advisories are intended only for assistance in visually locating the traffic, due to the lack in resolution and coordination ability.

  • Page 14: Manual Override

    Part One: Section 3 TIS Operational Procedures Manual Override The user can manually switch between standby (STBY) and operating (OPER) mode of operation to manually override automatic operation. To place the display into operating mode from the standby mode (to display TIS traffic): Turn the cursor on and highlight “STBY”. Turn the small right knob to select “OPER?”.

  • Page 15: Part Two: Xm Radio

    Contact your dealer or customer service if you are unable to locate the radio hardware IDs. Weather and/or audio data from your GDL 69/69A are provided by XM Satellite Radio, a company separate and independent from Garmin Corporation. Have your radio hardware IDs ready before contact- ing XM Satellite Radio. During the process, you can select services for subscription. Keep in mind that the GDL 69 has no audio capability, audio services will not be available with the unit. Follow the GDL 69/69A XM Satellite Radio Activa- tion Instructions (190-00355-04) enclosed with your GDL 69/69A unit to activate the XM products.

  • Page 16: Xm Wpt Pages

    Part Two: Section 2 XM Weather reports, Cell Movement, or Winds Aloft. XM WPT Pages When a GDL 69 or GDL 69A is installed, two XM- related pages are added to “airport” pages in the WPT page group: • Textual METAR Page. The Textual METAR page shows the text of the most recent METAR (Meteorological Aerodrome Report) that has been received for an airport. • TAF Page. The TAF page shows the text of the most recent TAF (Terminal Aerodrome Fore- cast) that has been received for an airport. XM AUX Pages When a GDL 69 or GDL 69A is installed, the fol- lowing XM pages appear in the AUX group of pages:...

  • Page 17: Weather Product Age

    • Winds Aloft (WINDS). The Winds Aloft selection provides the pilot with wind speed and direction. The winds at a given altitude are selected in the Winds Aloft Alt below the WINDS selection. The selected altitude is shown along with the product time. • Textual Meteorological Aerodrome Reports (METARs). When you zoom in to show the airport symbol associated with the colored flag for a graphical METAR, and move the Map...

  • Page 18: Nexrad Intensity

    Part Two: Section 2 XM Weather almost complete coverage of the continental United States, Alaska, and Hawaii. The unobstructed range of each NEXRAD is up to 250 nautical miles. When enabled, composite data from all the NEXRAD radar sites in the United States is shown. This data are composed of the maximum reflectivity from the individual radar sweeps. The display is color- coded to indicate the weather level severity. Informa- tion about with sites are operational or off-line is also available.

  • Page 19: Nexrad Abnormalities

    To display the NEXRAD Intensity Legend: While viewing the XM Weather page, press the MENU key to display the Page Menu. Turn the large or small knob to select “Display legend?” Press ENT to display the NEXRAD Intensity Legend. Turn the large or small knob to scroll through the full table.

  • Page 20: Textual Metar Page

    Part Two: Section 2 XM Weather To display METARs on the XM Weather page: While viewing the XM Weather page, check the upper left corner to see whether “METAR” or another weather product is displayed in the upper left corner. If another weather product (rather than “METAR”) is shown, press the small right (CRSR) knob to highlight the product name,...
  • Page 21 light “Show Map Pointer?” and then press ENT. Turn the large or small right knob to move the Map Pointer to highlight an airport with a METAR flag. Press ENT to display the METAR text. With “Done?” highlighted, press ENT to return to the map view.

  • Page 22: Textual Metar/Taf Code

    Part Two: Section 2 XM Weather Textual METAR/TAF Code The current airport weather reports on the Textual METAR page (and the airport weather forecasts on the TAF page, too) use a rather cryptic format originally devised for teleprinters. You can find information about this format in an FAA publication, Aviation Weather Formats: METAR/TAF, which can be down- loaded from the FAA Web site. You may see the following codes, which differ slightly from the codes described in the FAA publica- tion referenced above, at the start of a METAR on the Textual METAR page: • SA = METAR — a standard hourly METAR report. • SP = SPECI — a Special Report inserted between regular hourly METARs to provide late-breaking weather news. TAF Page When a GDL 69/69A is installed, the TAF (Termi- nal Aerodrome Forecast) page is inserted into the WPT page group, immediately after the Textual METAR page. This page shows a text message giving a weather forecast for a particular airport. The format is similar to that used for METARS, but describes a weather forecast rather than current weather at the particular airport.

  • Page 23: Lightning (Ltng)

    Press ENT. The first item is the pop-up Page Menu will be “Review TFR?”. Press ENT again to see the TFR Information page. Press ENT when done viewing the TFR Informa- tion page. The fields of the TFR Information page are as fol- lows: • Type. A brief description of the reason for the temporary flight restriction appears here.

  • Page 24: Cell Movement (Cell Move)

    Part Two: Section 2 XM Weather Cell Movement (CELL MOVE) When enabled, Cell Movement shows the storm cells identified by the ground-based system. The movement is depicted by an arrow. The tip of the arrow represents where the cell is expected to be in 10 minutes from the time the cell location was deter- mined. Cell Movement is noted by a yellow box with an arrow showing reported the direction of travel.

  • Page 25: Winds Aloft

    Winds Aloft The Winds Aloft selection provides the pilot with a graphic display of predicted winds at any one of 15 selectable altitudes. The winds at a given altitude are selected in the Winds Aloft Alt selection. The selected altitude is shown along with the product effective time. Winds Aloft predictions are updated every hour and are made available via the GDL 69/69A at a more frequent interval.

  • Page 26: Winds Aloft Altitude

    Part Two: Section 3 XM Weather Winds Aloft Altitude The Winds Aloft Altitude selection provides the pilot with the ability to select any wind altitude from the ground up to 42,000 feet in 3,000 foot increments. When no data are shown at a given altitude, the data for that altitude has not been received.

  • Page 27: Xm Wx Timestamps

    audio ID, because the GDL 69 is a data-only receiver.) • Audio Signal. The Audio Signal field indicates the signal strength of the GDL 69A’ s audio signal. (In the case of a GDL 69, this field shows “antenna” rather than a signal strength indica- tion.) • Data ID. The Data ID field contains the eight- character ID code of the XM data radio built into the GDL 69 or GDL 69A. Provide this ID to XM Satellite Radio when activating your XM aviation data subscription. • Data Signal. The Data Signal field displays an indication of the XM data signal strength. • Service Class. Once you have activated your XM Satellite Radio service, the Service Class field will show the XM subscription plan you have purchased. Typical values would be “Avia- tor LT” or “Aviator.” Currently, the 400W and 500W-series only support a subset of the Avia- tor LT service from XM Satellite Radio.

  • Page 28: Section 4: Xm Audio

    Part Two: Section 4 XM Audio Section 4: XM Audio Audio entertainment is available through the XM Satellite Radio Service when activated in the optional installation of the GDL 69A. The 400W and 500W series units serve as the display and control head for your remotely mounted GDL 69A. XM Satellite Radio allows you to enjoy a variety of radio programming over long distances without having to constantly search for new stations. Based on signal from satellites, coverage far exceeds land-based transmissions. When enabled, the XM Satellite Radio audio entertainment is accessible in the AUX function. The information on the XM Satellite Radio display is composed of four areas: the Active channel, avail- able Channels, Category of the highlighted channel, and the Volume setting.
  • Page 29 Turn the large right knob counterclockwise to move the highlight back up to the cat- egory name window. Selecting channels Press the small right (CRSR) knob to high- light the category names. Turn the large right knob clockwise, or press ENT, to move the highlight into the channel selections.

  • Page 30: Xm Audio Menu

    Part Two: Section 4 XM Audio XM Audio Menu The XM Audio Menu provides choices for selecting a channel, displaying the channel, artist, or title, enabling audio output, and controlling the volume. While viewing the XM Audio page, press the MENU key. Turn the large or small right knobs to high- light the choices.

  • Page 31: Enter Channel Number

    Enter Channel Number You may directly select a specific channel by using the “Enter Channel Number” item from the Page Menu. While viewing the XM Audio page, press the MENU key. Turn the large right knob to highlight “Enter Channel Number.” Turn the large right knob to move the highlight and the small right knob to select a number.

  • Page 32: Display Artist In List

    Part Two: Section 4 XM Audio Display Artist In List The name of the artists in the range of displayed channels can be shown in the middle pane by using the “Display Artist In List” item from the Page Menu. While viewing the XM Audio page, press the MENU key. Turn the large right knob to highlight “Display Artist In List.”...

  • Page 33: Enable/Mute Audio Output

    Enable/Mute Audio Output The Enable/Mute Audio Output selection of the Page Menu allows you to toggle the audio output On or Off. When Audio Output is muted, a green slash will cross over the music symbol in the song pane. While viewing the XM Audio page, press the MENU key.
  • Page 34 Part Two: Section 4 XM Audio Blank Page 190-00356-30 Rev C...

  • Page 35: Part Three: Taws Interface

    TAWS uses terrain and obstacle information sup- plied by government sources. The data undergoes veri- fication by Garmin to confirm accuracy of the content, per TSO-C151b. However, the displayed information should never be understood as being all-inclusive. 190-00356-30 Rev C...

  • Page 36: Section 2: Taws Operation

    Part Three: Section 1 TAWS Operation Section 2: TAWS Operation TAWS Alerting TAWS uses information provided from the GPS receiver to provide a horizontal position and altitude. GPS altitude is derived from satellite measurements. GPS altitude is converted to a mean sea level (MSL)- based altitude (GPS-MSL altitude) and is used to determine TAWS alerts. GPS-MSL altitude accuracy is affected by factors such as satellite geometry, but it is not subject to variations in pressure and temperature that normally affect pressure altitude devices.

  • Page 37: Inhibit Mode

    To display the TAWS Page, select the NAV group and turn the small right knob until the TAWS Page is displayed. Terrain information, aircraft ground track, and GPS-derived MSL altitude are displayed on the page. Altitude is shown in increments of 20 feet or in increments of 10 meters, depending on unit configuration. The “G” to right of the MSL altitude display reminds the pilot that altitude is GPS-derived.

  • Page 38: External Taws Inhibit Control

    Page Menu selec- tion. TAWS Manual Test Garmin TAWS provides a manual test capability which verifies the proper operation of the aural and visual annunciations of the system prior to a flight.

  • Page 39: Taws Symbols

    TAWS Symbols The symbols and colors in the following figure and table are used to represent obstacles and potential impact points on the TAWS Page. TAWS uses yellow (caution) and red (warning) to depict terrain information relative to aircraft altitude. Each color is associated with an alert severity level.

  • Page 40: General Database Information

    General Database Information Garmin TAWS uses terrain and obstacle informa- tion supplied by government sources. The data under- goes verification by Garmin to confirm accuracy of the content, per TSO-C151b. However, the displayed information should never be understood as being all-inclusive. Pilots must familiarize themselves with the appropriate charts for safe flight.

  • Page 41: Database Updates

    The terrain/obstacle database may be downloaded via the internet and the card repro- grammed using a USB programmer available from Garmin. Contact Garmin at 800-800-1020 or at www.garmin.com for more information. To update your terrain/obstacle databases: Acquire a new terrain data card from Garmin.

  • Page 42: Section 3: Taws Alerts

    Part Three: Section 2 TAWS Alerts Section 3: TAWS Alerts Alerts are issued when flight conditions meet parameters that are set within TAWS software algorithms. TAWS alerts typically employ either a CAUTION or a WARNING alert severity level, or both. When an alert is issued, visual annunciations are displayed.

  • Page 43: Premature Descent Alerting (Pda)

    WARNING— Estimated potential impact in approximately 15 seconds after alert and annunciation. FLTA warning alerts are accompanied by the aural message “Terrain, Terrain; Pull Up, Pull Up” or “Terrain Ahead, Pull Up; Terrain Ahead, Pull Up”. Similarly, a “Obstacle, Obstacle; Pull Up, Pull Up” or “Obstacle Ahead, Pull Up;...

  • Page 44: Excessive Descent Rate Alert (Edr)

    Part Three: Section 3 TAWS Alerts Excessive Descent Rate Alert (EDR) The purpose of the Excessive Descent Rate alert is to provide suitable notification when the aircraft is determined to be closing (descending) upon terrain at an excessive speed. The parameters for the alert as defined by TSO-C151b are shown in the Descent Rate graph. "PULL UP" "PULL UP" Excessive Descent Rate Graph Excessive Descent Rate Severity Levels CAUTION—The annunciation and pop-up terrain alert are accompanied by the aural message “Sink Rate”.

  • Page 45: Negative Climb Rate After Takeoff Alert (Ncr)

    Negative Climb Rate After Takeoff Alert (NCR) The purpose of the Negative Climb Rate After Takeoff alert (also referred to as “Altitude Loss After Takeoff”) is to provide suitable alerts to the pilot when the system determines that the aircraft is losing altitude (closing upon terrain) after takeoff. The aural message “Don’t Sink” is given for NCR alerts, accompanied by an annunciation and a pop-up terrain alert on the display. NCR alerting is only active when departing from an airport and when the following conditions are met: •...

  • Page 46: Five-Hundred" Aural Alert

    Figure 13-11: TAWS FAILED Display TAWS Alert Summary The aural alert voice gender is configurable to be either male or female. Also, there are different alert text phrases available for several of the alerts, as shown below. See your Garmin installer for further informa- tion on configuring the alert system. 190-00356-30 Rev C...
  • Page 47 TAWS Pop-Up Alert Annunciation None None None None None NOTE: TAWS Caution Alerts are displayed as constant black text on a yellow background; TAWS Warning Alerts are displayed as constant white text on a red background. TAWS Alerts Summary Aural Message “TAWS System Failure”...

  • Page 48: Pilot Actions

    Part Three: Section 3 TAWS Alerts Pilot Actions If a TAWS warning and associated aural are received, the pilot should immediately respond to the aural and pull up with maximum power and climb rate unless the terrain or obstacle is clearly identified visually and deter- mined to not be a safety of flight factor. Reference FAR 91.223. TAWS Caution indicates terrain or obstacle nearby. If possible visually locate the terrain or obstacle for avoid- ance.
  • Page 50 © 2008 Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries Garmin International, Inc. 1200 East 151st Street, Olathe, Kansas 66062, U.S.A. Garmin AT, Inc. 2345 Turner Rd., S.E., Salem, Oregon 97302, U.S.A. Garmin (Europe) Ltd. Liberty House, Bulls Copse Road, Hounsdown Business Park, Southhampton, SO40 9RB, U.K. Garmin Corporation No. 68, Jangshu 2nd Road, Shijr, Taipei County, Taiwan www.garmin.com Part Number: 190-00356-30 Revision C...

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