Taws Symbols; Table Of Contents Color Interpretation - Garmin 400 Series Pilot's Manual Addendum

Section 2
TAWS Operation
Unlighted Obstacles
<1000' AGL
Unlighted Obstacles
>1000' AGL
Potential Impact Points
Figure 2-6: TAWS Symbols
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TAWS Symbols

The symbols depicted in Figure 2-6 are used to represent obstacles and potential impact points on the
TAWS Page. Note that obstacle symbols are shown on display zoom ranges up to 10 nm.
Color Interpretation
Garmin TAWS uses black, yellow, and red to depict terrain information relative to aircraft altitude
(Figure 2-7). Each color is associated with an alert severity level and a suggested course of action. Color
Lighted Obstacles
assignments are used by terrain graphics, obstacle symbols, and visual annunciations.
<1000' AGL
Color
Red
Lighted Obstacles
Yellow
>1000' AGL
Black
TERRAIN/Obstacle Loca-
tion
TERRAIN/Obstacle is within 100' or
above aircraft altitude.
TERRAIN/Obstacle is within 1000'
of aircraft altitude.
TERRAIN/Obstacle is more than
1000' below aircraft altitude.
Table 2-1: TAWS Color Symbology
100' Threshold
1000' AGL
Figure 2-7: Terrain Altitude/Color Correlation
Alert Level Suggested Aircrew Response
WARNING Initiate climb and/or turn away from
terrain/obstacle.
CAUTION Be aware of surroundings.
Be prepared to take action.
NO DANGER No action required.
Potential Impact Point
Projected Flight Path
Unlighted Obstacle