1. Manuals
  2. Brands
  3. Garmin Manuals
  4. GPS
  5. GNC 420AW
  6. Pilot's manual

Garmin GNC 420AW Pilot's Manual

400w / 500w series xm satellite datalink, tis, taws, htaws, tas
Hide thumbs Also See for GNC 420AW:
Table of Contents

Advertisement

Quick Links

See also: Installation Manual , Quick Reference Manual
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)
• Garmin HTAWS (Helicopter Installations)
• Terrain Proximity (Helicopter Installations)
• Garmin GTS 8XX Series TAS

Advertisement

Table of Contents
loading

Related Manuals for Garmin GNC 420AW

Summary of Contents for Garmin GNC 420AW

  • Page 1 Garmin Optional Displays Pilot’s Guide Addendum For: • GDL 69/69A XM Satellite Datalink • GTX 330/330D TIS • Garmin TAWS (GPS 500W & GNS 530W) • Garmin HTAWS (Helicopter Installations) • Terrain Proximity (Helicopter Installations) • Garmin GTS 8XX Series TAS...
  • Page 2 Except as expressly provided herein, no part of this addendum may be reproduced, copied, transmitted, disseminated, downloaded, or stored in any storage medium, for any purpose without the express prior written consent of Garmin. Garmin hereby grants permis- sion to download a single copy of this manual and of any revision to this manual onto a hard drive or other electronic storage medium...
  • 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 Terrain Proximity 120° Arc or 360° Rings ...60 Terrain Proximity Aviation Data ...60 Terrain Proximity Legend ...61 Terrain Proximity Limitations...62 System Status ...62 Part Six: Garmin GTS 8XX Series Interface ...63 Introduction ...63 GTS 8XX Series Description ...63 Power-up Self-Test ...63 User-initiated Test ...64 Voice Announcements ...64...
  • Page 6 Introduction Table of Contents This page intentionally left blank 190-00356-30 Rev H...

  • Page 7: Part One: Traffic Information Service (Tis) Interface

    TIS Traffic display is available to aircraft equipped with a Mode S Data Link such as the Garmin GTX 330 Transponder. TIS Traffic from a GTX 330 Transpon- der can then be displayed on a Garmin 400W/500W Series unit.

  • Page 8: 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”...

  • Page 9: Improving Tis

    and avoid.” Some of the more common examples of these errors follow: • When client or intruder aircraft maneuvers excessively 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 shal- low angle (either overtaking or head on) and either aircraft abruptly changes course within...
  • Page 10 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 11: 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. •...

  • Page 12: Traffic Page

    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...

  • Page 13: 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 14: 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 —...

  • Page 15: 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.

  • Page 16: 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”.

  • Page 17: Part Two: Xm Radio Interface

    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.

  • Page 18: Xm Wpt Pages

    Part Two: Section 2 XM Weather 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.

  • Page 19: 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. •...

  • Page 20: Nexrad U.s. And Canadian Coverage

    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.

  • Page 21: Nexrad Intensity

    NEXRAD Intensity Colors are used to identify the different NEXRAD echo intensities (reflectivity) measured in dBZ (deci- bels of Z). “Reflectivity” is the amount of transmitted power returned to the radar receiver. Reflectivity (designated by the letter Z) covers a wide range of signals (from very weak to very strong).

  • Page 22: Nexrad Limitations

    Part Two: Section 2 XM Weather XM Weather Label and NEXRAD Source U.S. XM Weather Label and NEXRAD Source Canada NOTE: The only weather product available for Canada is Canadian NEXRAD. NEXRAD Limitations Certain limitations exist regarding the NEXRAD radar displays. Some, but not all, are listed for the user’...
  • Page 23 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, such as “NEXRAD”.

  • Page 24: Textual Metar Page

    Part Two: Section 2 XM Weather Textual METAR Page When the GDL 69/69A is installed, a Textual METAR page is added among the APT (airport) pages of the WPT page group. This page can be accessed from the XM Weather page as well as from the WPT page group.

  • Page 25: Textual Metar/Taf Code

    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.

  • Page 26: Lightning (Ltng)

    Part Two: Section 2 XM Weather 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: •...

  • Page 27: Cell Movement (Cell Move)

    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.

  • Page 28: Winds Aloft

    Part Two: Section 3 XM Weather 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.

  • Page 29: Winds Aloft Altitude

    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 30: Xm Wx Timestamps

    Part Two: Section 4 XM Audio 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”...

  • Page 31: Section 4: Xm Audio

    Each of these time stamps is a date-time group in “DDHHMMZ” format, where: • DD is the day of the month • HH is the hour of the day • MM is the minute of the hour • Z is a time zone designator indicating that the date and time are for standard time on the Greenwich meridian: that is, UTC (Coordi- nated Universal Time).
  • Page 32 Part Two: Section 4 XM Audio The XM Audio page allows you to control the functions of the XM Audio receiver in the GDL 69A, such as, category and channel selection, artist selection, and volume. Pressing the MENU key displays the Page Menu selections. Selecting categories Press the small right (CRSR) knob to high- light the category names.

  • Page 33: Xm Audio Menu

    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 34: Enter Channel Number

    Part Two: Section 4 XM Audio 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.”...

  • Page 35: Display Artist In List

    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.

  • Page 36: Enable/Mute Audio Output

    Part Two: Section 4 XM Audio 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 37: 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.

  • Page 38: Section 2: Taws Operation

    Part Three: Section 2 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.
  • Page 39 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.

  • Page 40: Inhibit Mode

    TAWS Inhibit switch toggles the TAWS inhibit on and off in the same manner as using the Page Menu selection. 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 41: 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 and red to depict terrain information relative to aircraft altitude. Each color is associated with an alert severity level. Ter- rain graphics and visual annunciations also use these color assignments.

  • Page 42: 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.

  • Page 43: Database Updates

    Database Updates Terrain/obstacle databases are updated periodi- cally with the latest terrain and obstacle data. Visit the Garmin website to check for newer versions of terrain/ obstacle databases. Compare database cycle numbers to determine if a newer version is available.

  • Page 44: 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 45: Premature Descent Alerting (Pda)

    WARNING— Estimated potential impact in approximately 15 seconds after a FLTA warning pop-up alert. FLTA warning pop-up 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”...

  • Page 46: 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.
  • Page 47 Part Three: Section 3 TAWS Alerts Negative Climb Rate (NCR) Alert Criteria 190-00356-30 Rev H...

  • Page 48: Five-Hundred" Aural Alert

    TAWS Not Available Alert Garmin TAWS requires a 3-D GPS navigation solu- tion along with specific vertical accuracy minimums. Should the navigation solution become degraded, or if the aircraft is out of the database coverage area, the an- nunciation “TER N/A”...
  • Page 49 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 50: 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 determined to not be a safety of flight factor.

  • Page 51: Part Four: Htaws Interface

    HTAWS uses terrain and obstacle information sup- plied by government sources. The data undergoes veri- fication by Garmin to confirm accuracy of the content. However, the displayed information should never be understood as being all-inclusive.

  • Page 52: Section 2: Htaws Operation

    Part Four: Section 2 HTAWS Operation Section 2: HTAWS Operation HTAWS Alerting HTAWS 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 HTAWS alerts.

  • Page 53: Page Menu

    To display the HTAWS Page, select the NAV group and turn the small right knob until the HTAWS 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.

  • Page 54: Inhibit Mode

    Part Four: Section 2 HTAWS Operation Inhibit Mode HTAWS provides an “inhibit mode”. This mode is designed to deactivate aural and visual alerts when they are deemed unnecessary by the aircrew. Pilots should use discretion when inhibiting the HTAWS system and always remember to enable the system when appropri- ate.

  • Page 55: Mute Active Caution

    Reducing HTAWS Protection To reduce protection: Select the HTAWS Page and press MENU. Turn the large or small right knob to highlight “Reduce Protection?”. Press ENT. Protection is reduced. The “RP Mode” annunciation is displayed in the ter- rain annunciator field whenever protection is reduced.

  • Page 56: Htaws Manual Test

    Part Four: Section 2 HTAWS Operation HTAWS Manual Test Garmin HTAWS provides a manual test capability which verifies the proper operation of the aural and visual annunciations of the system prior to a flight. “Test HTAWS” selection To manually test the HTAWS system: Select the HTAWS Page and press MENU.

  • Page 57: Htaws Symbols

    HTAWS Symbols The symbols and colors in the following figures and table are used to represent obstacles and potential impact points on the HTAWS Page. Each color is associated with a height above terrain. The zoom range of obstacles (on the TAWS and NAV pages) is controlled by the NAV map’ s “Setup Map” menu option in the “Terrain”...

  • Page 58: General Database Information

    WARNING (Red) CAUTION (Yellow) HTAWS Alert Coloring and Symbology General Database Information Garmin HTAWS uses terrain and obstacle infor- mation supplied by government sources. The data undergoes verification by Garmin to confirm accuracy of the content. However, the displayed information should never be understood as being all-inclusive.

  • Page 59: Database Updates

    Database Updates Terrain/obstacle databases are updated periodi- cally with the latest terrain and obstacle data. Visit the Garmin website to check for newer versions of terrain/ obstacle databases. Compare database cycle numbers to determine if a newer version is available.

  • Page 60: Obstacle Database Areas Of Coverage

    Part Four: Section 3 HTAWS Alerts Obstacle Database Areas of Coverage The following describes the area of coverage avail- able in each database. Regional definitions may change without notice. Database Coverage Area Limited to the United States plus United States (US) some areas of Canada, Mexico, Caribbean, and the Pacific.

  • Page 61: Forward Looking Terrain Avoidance

    NOTE: HTAWS Caution Alerts are displayed as constant black text on a yellow background; HTAWS Warning Alerts are displayed as constant white text on a red back- ground. Forward Looking Terrain Avoidance The unit will issue terrain alerts not only when the aircraft altitude is below the terrain elevation but also when the aircraft is projected to come within minimum clearance values of the terrain.

  • Page 62: Htaws Not Available Alert

    “TAWS FAIL” annunciation. HTAWS FAILED Display HTAWS Alert Summary The aural alert voice gender is configurable to be either male or female. See your Garmin installer for further information on configuring the alert system. 190-00356-30 Rev H...

  • Page 63: Pilot Actions

    Pilot Actions If a HTAWS warning and associated aural are received, the pilot should immediately maneuver the rotorcraft in response to the alert unless the terrain or obstacle is clearly identified visually and determined by the pilot not to be a factor to the safety of the operation. A HTAWS caution alert indicates terrain or obstacle nearby.

  • Page 64: Voice Call Out Selection

    Part Four: Section 3 HTAWS Alerts Voice Call Out Selection The Voice Call Out (VCO) selection is available where HTAWS is installed. The VCO functionality pro- vides a voice annunciation of the aircraft’ s height above terrain or the nearest airport, heliport, runway, or helipad when that threshold is first crossed.
  • Page 65 Airport/Heliport Terrain “Cutouts” For software version 4.00 and later: when con- figured for helicopters (the helicopter icon will be displayed), black, circular or oblong “cutouts” will be displayed on the Terrain Page around airports and heli- ports, to enhance viewing of the information displayed for those locations.
  • Page 66 Part Four: Section 3 This page intentionally left blank 190-00356-30 Rev H...

  • Page 67: Part Five: Terrain Proximity Interface

    Terrain page, depending on the installed hardware and configuration. . Introduction Garmin Terrain Proximity is an optional non-TSO- certified terrain awareness feature of the 400W/500W series available in helicopter configurations to increase situational awareness and help reduce controlled flight into terrain (CFIT).

  • Page 68: Terrain Proximity 120° Arc Or 360° Rings

    Part Five Terrain Proximity Terrain Proximity 120° Arc or 360° Rings Select the 120º Arc or 360º rings overlay for the Terrain Proximity page with the Page Menu. Press the MENU key to display the Page Menu. The “View 120°” or “View 360°” option will be highlighted.
  • Page 69 Terrain Proximity Legend Select the display of the Terrain color legend on the Terrain Proximity page from the Page Menu. Press the MENU key to display the Page Menu and turn the small right knob to highlight the Legend selection. Select “Show Legend”...

  • Page 70: System Status

    Obstacle is 250 ft, or more, below current aircraft altitude NOTE: The data contained in the terrain and obstacle databases comes from government agencies. Garmin accurately processes and cross- validates the data but cannot guarantee the ac- curacy and completeness of the data.

  • Page 71: Part Six: Garmin Gts 8Xx Series Interface

    Garmin GTS 8XX Series Interface Introduction The Garmin GTS 8XX Series unit is a Traffic Advisory System (TAS - GTS 800 and GTS 820) or Traffic Alert and Collision Avoidance System (TCAS I - GTS 850). The GTS 8XX Series enhances flight crew situational awareness by displaying traffic information for transponder-equipped aircraft.

  • Page 72: User-Initiated Test

    Part Six GTS 800 Interface To begin tracking intruder aircraft: Press the cursor knob and highlight STBY. Turn the small right knob to select OPER. Press ENT to confirm operating mode and begin tracking intruder aircraft. Operating Mode is confirmed by the display of “OPER”...

  • Page 73: Highlighting Traffic Data Using Map Panning

    Altitude Display Mode The GTS 8XX has four altitude display modes: Normal (±2,700 feet, Above (-2,700 feet to +9,000 feet), Below (-9,000 feet to +2,700 feet), and Unre- stricted (±9,900 feet). The GTS 8XX continues to track up to 30 intruder aircraft within its maximum surveil- lance range, regardless of the altitude display mode selected.

  • Page 74: Traffic Warning Window

    TAS/TCAS Symbology NOTE: GTS 8XX series unit data is only displayed on the Map Page if suitable aircraft heading data is available. See the Garmin 400W or 500W Series Installation Manu- als available at your authorized Garmin service center for details.

  • Page 75: Configuring Traffic Data On The Map Page

    Configuring Traffic Data on the Map Page Traffic is only displayed on the Map Page if aircraft heading data is available. When heading is not avail- able, Traffic Advisories are displayed as non-bearing banners on the Map Page. Selections for configuring traffic data are made from the Map Setup Menu on the Map Page.

  • Page 76: Monitoring Traffic

    Part Six GTS 800 Interface Highlighting Traffic Data Using Map Panning Another map page function 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 flashes on the map display.
  • Page 78 © 2010 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.

This manual is also suitable for:

Gns 530wGps 500wGtx 330dHtawsGts 8 seriesGdl 69a ... Show all

Table of Contents