Garmin G600 User Manual

G600

Pilot’s
Guide

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Glossary Appendix A

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WARNING: Navigation and terrain separation must NOT be predicated
upon the use of the terrain function. The GDU 620 Terrain Proximity feature
is NOT intended to be used as a primary reference for terrain avoidance
and does not relieve the pilot from the responsibility of being aware of
surroundings during flight. The Terrain Proximity feature is only to be used
as an aid for terrain avoidance and is not certified for use in applications
requiring a certified terrain awareness system. Terrain (TAWS) data is
obtained from third party sources. Garmin is not able to independently
verify the accuracy of the terrain data.

WARNING: The displayed minimum safe altitudes (MSAs) are only advisory
in nature and should not be relied upon as the sole source of obstacle and
terrain avoidance information. Always refer to current aeronautical charts
for appropriate minimum clearance altitudes.

WARNING: The Garmin GDU 620 has a very high degree of functional
integrity. However, the pilot must recognize that providing monitoring and/
or self-test capability for all conceivable system failures is not practical.
Although unlikely, it may be possible for erroneous operation to occur
without a fault indication shown by the GDU 620. It is thus the responsibility
of the pilot to detect such an occurrence by means of cross-checking with
all redundant or correlated information available in the cockpit.

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WARNING: The altitude calculated by GPS receivers is geometric height
above Mean Sea Level and could vary significantly from the altitude
displayed by pressure altimeters, such as the output from the GDC 74A/74B
Air Data Computer, or other altimeters in aircraft. GPS altitude should never
be used for vertical navigation. Always use pressure altitude displayed by
the GDU 620 PFD or other pressure altimeters in aircraft.

WARNING: Do not use outdated database information. Databases used
in the G600 system must be updated regularly in order to ensure that the
information remains current. Pilots using an outdated database do so
entirely at their own risk.

WARNING: Do not use basemap (land and water data) information for
primary navigation. Basemap data is intended only to supplement other
approved navigation data sources and should be considered as an aid to
enhance situational awareness.

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WARNING: Traffic information shown on the GDU 620 Multi Function
Display is provided as an aid in visually acquiring traffic. Pilots must
maneuver the aircraft based only upon ATC guidance or positive visual
acquisition of conflicting traffic.

WARNING: Datalink weather data should not be used for hazardous
weather penetration. Weather information provided by the GDL 69/69A
is approved only for weather avoidance, not penetration.

WARNING: Datalink weather radar data is to be used for long-range
planning purposes only. Due to inherent delays in data transmission and
the relative age of the data, Datalink weather radar data should not be

used for short-range weather avoidance.

WARNING: For safety reasons, GDU 620 operational procedures must be
learned on the ground.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of unsafe operation, carefully review and
understand all aspects of the G600 Pilot’s Guide. Thoroughly practice
basic operation prior to actual use. During flight operations, carefully
compare indications from the GDU 620 to all available navigation sources,
including the information from other NAVAIDs, visual sightings, charts, etc.
For safety purposes, always resolve any discrepancies before continuing
navigation.

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WARNING: Never use the GDU 620 to attempt to penetrate a thunderstorm.
Both the FAA Advisory Circular, Subject: Thunderstorms, and the Airman’s
Information Manual (AIM) recommend avoiding “by at least 20 miles any
thunderstorm identified as severe or giving an intense radar echo”.

WARNING: Exceeding 200 deg/second in pitch or roll may invalidate AHRS
attitude provided to the GDU 620. Exceeding 450 KIAS may invalidate ADC
information provided to the GDU 620.

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Glossary Appendix A

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Appendix B

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WARNING: Because of anomalies in the earth’s magnetic field, operating
the G600 within the following areas could result in loss of reliable attitude
and heading indications. North of 70° North latitude and south of 70° South
latitude. An area north of 65° North latitude and between longitude 75°
West and 120° West. An area north of 70° North latitude and between
longitude 70° West and 128° West. An area north of 70° North latitude and
between longitude 85° East and 114° West. An area south of 55° South
latitude between longitude 120° East and 165° East.

WARNING: Do not use Terrain-SVT information for primary terrain
avoidance. Terrain-SVT is intended only to enhance situational
awareness.

CAUTION: The United States government operates the Global Positioning
System and is solely responsible for its accuracy and maintenance. The
GPS system is subject to changes which could affect the accuracy and
performance of all GPS equipment. Portions of the Garmin GDU 620 utilize
GPS as a precision electronic NAVigation AID (NAVAID). Therefore, as with
all NAVAIDs, information presented by the GDU 620 can be misused or
misinterpreted and, therefore, become unsafe.

CAUTION: The Garmin GDU 620 does not contain any user-serviceable
parts. Repairs should only be made by an authorized Garmin service center.
Unauthorized repairs or modifications could void both the warranty and
the pilot’s authority to operate this device under FAA/FCC regulations.

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CAUTION: The GDU 620 PFD and MFD displays use a lens coated with a
special anti-reflective coating that is very sensitive to skin oils, waxes, and
abrasive cleaners. CLEANERS CONTAINING AMMONIA WILL HARM THE
ANTI-REFLECTIVE COATING. It is very important to clean the lens using a
clean, lint-free cloth and an eyeglass lens cleaner that is specified as safe
for anti-reflective coatings.

CAUTION: When interfaced with a GSR56 Iridium transceiver only one
SD card may be present in the GDU620 and it must be in the lower slot.

CAUTION: Garmin would like to remind pilots flying with GDL
69/69A-equipped aircraft that TFRs are only advisory and are not a
replacement for a thorough preflight briefing on TFR times and locations.
Always confirm TFR data through official sources and contact your Flight
Service Station for interpretation of TFR data.

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NOTE: Interference from GPS repeaters operating inside nearby hangars
can cause an intermittent loss of attitude and heading displays while the

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aircraft is on the ground. Moving the aircraft more than 100 feet away
from the source of the interference should alleviate the condition.

System

NOTE: All visual depictions contained within this document, including

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screen images of the GDU 620 bezel and displays, are subject to change
and may not reflect the most current GDU 620 system. Depictions of
equipment may differ slightly from the actual equipment.

NOTE: This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is

PFD

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subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause

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harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference

MFD

received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

NOTE: Terrain data is not displayed when the aircraft latitude is greater
than 75° North or 60° South.

NOTE: This product, its packaging, and its components contain chemicals
known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or
reproductive harm. This notice is being provided in accordance with
California’s Proposition 65. If you have any questions or would like
additional information, please refer to our web site at www.garmin.com/
prop65.

NOTE: Terrain-SVT is standard when the Synthetic Vision Technology™
(SVT) option is installed. The TAWS option will take precedence over Terrain­SVT.

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Record of Revisions

Part Number Revision Date Description

Foreword

190-00601-02 A 6/10/08 Production release

B 7/8/08 Update information

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C 4/15/09 Revision reflects functionality added

with SW version 3.0. Added SVT
TAWS-B,

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Minimums Bug, GAD 43, and Weather

Terrain Proximity, Wind Vectors,

Radar.

D 11/19/10 Updates for SW Versions 4.00 and 5.00

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E 08/05/11 Updates for SW Version 6.00

AOPA MEMBERSHIP PUBLICATIONS, INC. AND ITS RELATED ORGANIZATIONS
(HEREINAFTER COLLECTIVELY “AOPA”) EXPRESSLY DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES, WITH

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RESPECT TO THE AOPA INFORMATION INCLUDED IN THIS DATA, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED,

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INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND
FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. THE INFORMATION IS PROVIDED “AS IS” AND AOPA
DOES NOT WARRANT OR MAKE ANY REPRESENTATIONS REGARDING ITS ACCURACY,

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RELIABILITY, OR OTHERWISE. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE,
SHALL AOPA BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES
THAT RESULT FROM THE USE OR INABILITY TO USE THE SOFTWARE OR RELATED
DOCUMENTATION, EVEN IF AOPA OR AN AOPA AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE HAS BEEN

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ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. USER AGREES NOT TO SUE AOPA
AND, TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT ALLOWED BY LAW, TO RELEASE AND HOLD HARMLESS
AOPA FROM ANY CAUSES OF ACTION, CLAIMS OR LOSSES RELATED TO ANY ACTUAL OR

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ALLEGED INACCURACIES IN THE INFORMATION. SOME JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW
THE LIMITATION OR EXCLUSION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR LIABILITY FOR INCIDENTAL
OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES SO THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS OR EXCLUSIONS MAY NOT

APPLY TO YOU.

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Contents

1 System Overview .................................................................................1-1

1.1 System Description ................................................................................ 1-1

1.1.1 Line Replaceable Units (LRU) .................................................1-2

1.1.2 GDU 620 .............................................................................. 1-3

1.1.3 GDC 74A/74B .......................................................................1-4

1.1.4 GRS 77 .................................................................................1-4

1.1.5 GMU 44 ................................................................................1-5

1.1.6 GTX 330/330D (Optional) ......................................................1-5

1.1.7 GTP 59 ................................................................................. 1-5

1.1.8 GSR 56 .................................................................................1-5

1.1.9 GDL 69/69A (Optional) ..........................................................1-6

1.1.10 GAD 43 ................................................................................. 1-6

1.1.11 GWX 68 Weather Radar ........................................................ 1-7

1.1.12 Garmin Navigator Interface .................................................... 1-7

1.1.13 Attitude Heading Reference System (AHRS) ............................1-7

1.1.14 Secure Digital Cards ............................................................1-10

1.2 System Power Up ................................................................................1-11

1.3 International Geomagnetic Reference Field ..........................................1-13

1.4 System Operation ................................................................................ 1-14

1.4.1 Pilot Controls ......................................................................1-14

1.4.1.1 PFD Knob ............................................................................ 1-14

1.4.1.2 PFD Bezel Keys ....................................................................1-15

1.4.1.3 MFD Knobs ......................................................................... 1-16

1.4.1.4 MFD Bezel Keys ...................................................................1-17

1.4.2 Using the Soft Key Controls .................................................1-17

1.4.3 Using the Page Menus ......................................................... 1-18

1.4.4 System Settings ................................................................... 1-19

1.4.5 Display Backlighting ............................................................1-22

2 Primary Flight Display (PFD) ................................................................2-1

2.1 PFD Soft Keys ........................................................................................2-2

2.2 Airspeed Indicator ................................................................................. 2-5

2.2.1 Markings ............................................................................... 2-6

2.2.2 Reference Speeds ..................................................................2-7

2.3 Attitude Indicator .................................................................................. 2-8

2.3.1 Extreme Attitude .................................................................2-10

2.4 Altimeter ............................................................................................2-12

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2.4.1 Setting the Altitude Bug and Alerter ..................................... 2-12

2.4.2 Altitude Alerting ..................................................................2-13

2.4.3 Changing Barometric Setting ...............................................2-14

Foreword

2.4.4 Minimum Descent Altitude/Decision Height Alerting .............2-14

2.5 Vertical Speed (V/S) Indicator ..............................................................2-17

2.6 Horizontal Situational Indicator ...........................................................2-18

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2.6.1 Setting the Heading Bug ......................................................2-19

2.6.2 Turn Rate Indicator ..............................................................2-20

2.7 Course Deviation Indicator .................................................................. 2-20

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2.7.1 Changing CDI Sources ......................................................... 2-21

2.7.2 Changing CDI Course ..........................................................2-22

2.7.3 Vertical Deviation Indicator (VDI) .........................................2-23

2.7.4 Auto-Slewing ......................................................................2-24

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2.8 Supplemental Flight Data .................................................................... 2-26

2.8.1 Bearing Pointers .................................................................. 2-26

2.8.2 Temperature Display ............................................................2-28

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Hazard

2.8.3 Wind Vectors .......................................................................2-28

Avoidance

2.9 Radar Altimeter ...................................................................................2-29

3 Multi-Function Display (MFD) ..............................................................3-1

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3.1 Functional Display Map .........................................................................3-2

Features

Additional

3.2 MFD Soft Key Map ................................................................................3-3

3.3 Navigation Map Pages ..........................................................................3-4

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Appendix B

3.3.1 Default Navigation Map Page ................................................ 3-5

& Alerts

3.3.2 Editing Information ................................................................ 3-5

3.3.3 Selecting Page Options ..........................................................3-5

3.3.4 Changing the Navigation Map Range ....................................3-6

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3.3.5 Decluttering Map Pages ......................................................... 3-6

3.3.6 Panning ................................................................................3-8

3.3.7 Selecting Items on the Map ...................................................3-9

3.3.8 Measuring Distances ...........................................................3-10

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3.3.9 Customizing Navigation Map Pages .....................................3-11

3.3.10 Map Setup ..........................................................................3-11

3.3.10.1 Map Feature Options ........................................................... 3-13

3.3.10.2 Weather Feature Options (Optional) ..................................... 3-30

3.3.10.3 Traffic Feature Options (Optional) ......................................... 3-35

3.3.10.4 Aviation Feature Options ..................................................... 3-36

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3.3.11 Split Screen (Optional) ......................................................... 3-49

3.4 Aux Mode Pages ................................................................................. 3-50

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3.4.1 System Settings ................................................................... 3-50

3.4.1.1 Display Brightness ............................................................... 3-51

3.4.1.2 Airspeed Reference Marks ................................................... 3-52

3.4.1.3 PFD Options - Wind Vector ...................................................3-53

3.4.1.4 Synchronization (Dual Installations Only) .............................. 3-54

3.4.1.5 Date and Time ..................................................................... 3-56

3.4.1.6 MFD Display Units ...............................................................3-57

3.4.1.7 System Display Units ...........................................................3-58

3.4.2 XM Information (Optional) ...................................................3-59

3.4.3 XM Entertainment Radio (Optional) .....................................3-60

3.4.4 System Status ......................................................................3-61

3.4.5 External Video (optional) ......................................................3-62

3.4.5.1 Select Video Source .............................................................3-62

3.4.5.2 Zoom ..................................................................................3-63

3.4.5.3 Panning ..............................................................................3-63

3.4.5.4 Setup ..................................................................................3-63

3.4.5.5 Restore Defaults .................................................................. 3-65

3.4.6 Position Reporting (optional) ...............................................3-66

3.4.6.1 Status ................................................................................. 3-66

3.4.6.2 Report Type ......................................................................... 3-66

3.4.7 Iridium Phone Operation (Optional) ...................................... 3-69

3.4.7.1 Status ................................................................................. 3-69

3.4.7.2 Managing the Phone Book .................................................. 3-71

3.4.7.3 Phone Volume ..................................................................... 3-74

3.4.7.4 Making a Phone Call ........................................................... 3-75

3.4.7.5 Answering a Phone Call ......................................................3-76

3.5 Flight Plan Pages ................................................................................ 3-77

3.5.1 Active Flight Plan Page ........................................................ 3-77

3.5.1.1 Active Flight Plan Detail .......................................................3-78

3.5.1.2 Active Flight Plan Options ....................................................3-78

3.5.1.3 Setting the Altitude Minimums Alerter .................................. 3-79

3.5.2 Waypoint Information Page .................................................3-80

3.5.2.1 Selecting a Waypoint ...........................................................3-81

3.5.2.2 Waypoint Information Detail ................................................3-82

3.5.2.3 Airport Directory .................................................................. 3-85

3.5.2.4 Waypoint Weather Information (Optional) ............................ 3-86

3.5.3 Charts Page (Optional) ........................................................3-87

3.5.3.1 Viewing Charts ....................................................................3-88

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3.5.3.2 Selecting a New Chart by Airport .........................................3-89

3.5.3.3 Selecting a New Chart by FPL, NRST, or RECENT ...................3-90

3.5.3.4 Change Day/Night View .......................................................3-90

Foreword

4 Hazard Avoidance ................................................................................4-1

4.1 Terrain Configurations ........................................................................... 4-1

4.2 Terrain Scale ......................................................................................... 4-3

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4.3 Terrain Proximity ................................................................................... 4-4

4.3.1 Displaying Terrain Proximity ...................................................4-5

4.3.1.1 Terrain Proximity Page Display on the Terrain Page ................. 4-5

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4.3.1.2 Terrain Proximity Page Display on a Navigation Map Page ......4-6

4.3.1.3 Terrain Proximity Page 120° Arc or 360° Rings .......................4-6

4.3.1.4 Terrain Proximity Page Aviation Data ......................................4-7

4.3.2 Terrain Proximity Limitations ..................................................4-9

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4.3.3 System Status ........................................................................4-9

4.4 Terrain Awareness and Warning System (TAWS-B) Optional .................. 4-10

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Hazard

4.4.1 TAWS-B Requirements ......................................................... 4-10

4.4.2 TAWS-B Limitations .............................................................4-10

Avoidance

4.4.3 Computing GPS Altitude for TAWS ....................................... 4-11

4.4.4 Baro-Corrected Altitude Versus GPS-MSL Altitude ................. 4-11

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4.4.5 Using TAWS ........................................................................4-12

Features

4.4.6 Displaying TAWS Data .........................................................4-12

4.4.6.1 TAWS Page .........................................................................4-13

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Annun.

4.4.7 TAWS Alerts ........................................................................4-17

& Alerts

4.4.7.1 TAWS-B Alerting Colors and Symbology ............................... 4-18

4.4.7.2 Excessive Descent Rate Alert ................................................ 4-20

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4.4.7.3 Forward Looking Terrain Avoidance ...................................... 4-21

Symbols

4.4.7.4 Premature Descent Alerting ................................................. 4-21

4.4.7.5 Inhibiting/Enabling TAWS Alerting ........................................4-23

4.4.7.6 Five-Hundred Aural Alert ...................................................... 4-23

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4.4.7.7 Negative Climb Rate After Take-Off Alert (NCR) ....................4-24

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4.4.7.8 TAWS Not Available Alert .....................................................4-25

4.4.7.9 TAWS Failure Alert ............................................................... 4-25

4.4.8 TAWS System Status ............................................................ 4-25

4.5 External TAWS ....................................................................................4-26

4.6 Terrain-SVT™ ..............................................................................4-27

4.6.1 Terrain-SVT Page 120° Arc or 360° Rings ............................. 4-28

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4.6.2 Terrain-SVT Page Aviation Data ............................................ 4-29

4.6.3 Inhibiting/Enabling Terrain-SVT Alerting ................................4-29

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4.6.4 Synthetic Vision Alerts and Annunciations .............................4-30

4.7 TAS Traffic (Optional) ...........................................................................4-32

4.7.1 Displaying and Operating Traffic (TAS Systems) ..................... 4-32

4.7.1.1 Switching from Standby Mode to Operating Modes .............. 4-33

4.7.1.2 Range Ring ......................................................................... 4-33

4.7.2 Altitude Display ................................................................... 4-34

4.7.3 TAS Symbology .................................................................... 4-35

4.7.4 Traffic System Status ............................................................4-36

4.7.5 Traffic Pop-Up......................................................................4-38

4.8 TIS Traffic (Optional) ............................................................................4-39

4.8.1 Traffic Map Page..................................................................4-39

4.8.2 TIS Symbology ..................................................................... 4-41

4.8.3 TIS Limitations ..................................................................... 4-42

4.8.4 TIS Alerts ............................................................................. 4-44

4.8.5 TIS System Status ................................................................4-45

4.9 XM Weather (Optional) .......................................................................4-48

4.9.1 Using XM Satellite Weather Products ................................... 4-48

4.9.2 Customizing the XM Weather Map ......................................4-48

4.9.3 XM Weather Symbols and Product Age ................................ 4-51

4.9.4 Weather Legends ................................................................4-53

4.9.5 NEXRAD ............................................................................. 4-54

4.9.5.1 Reflectivity ..........................................................................4-55

4.9.5.2 NEXRAD Limitations ............................................................4-56

4.9.6 Weather Page Map Orientation ............................................4-57

4.9.7 NEXRAD Data Viewing Range .............................................. 4-57

4.9.8 NEXRAD Legend.................................................................. 4-58

4.9.9 Echo Tops ............................................................................ 4-59

4.9.10 Cloud Tops .......................................................................... 4-61

4.9.11 XM Lightning ......................................................................4-63

4.9.12 Cell Movement ....................................................................4-64

4.9.13 SIGMETs and AIRMETs ........................................................4-66

4.9.14 METARs .............................................................................. 4-68

4.9.15 Surface Analysis and City Forecast ........................................ 4-70

4.9.16 Freezing Level......................................................................4-73

4.9.17 Winds Aloft ......................................................................... 4-75

4.9.18 County Warnings ................................................................. 4-78

4.10 Weather Radar....................................................................................4-80

4.10.1 Garmin GWX 68 Radar Description ...................................... 4-80

Forward

System

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Sec 2

PFD

Sec 3

MFD

Avoidance

Hazard

Sec 4

Additional

Features

Sec 5

& Alerts

Annun.

Sec 6

Symbols

Sec 7

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Sec 8

Appendix B

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4.10.1.1 Principles of Pulsed Airborne Weather Radar ........................ 4-80

4.10.1.2 Antenna Beam Illumination .................................................4-81

4.10.1.3 Radar Signal Attenuation ..................................................... 4-82

Foreword

4.10.2 Radar Signal Reflectivity ......................................................4-83

4.10.2.1 Precipitation ........................................................................ 4-83

4.10.2.2 Ground Returns ...................................................................4-84

Sec 1

System

4.10.2.3 Angle of Incidence ............................................................... 4-84

4.10.3 Operating Distance ..............................................................4-85

4.10.4 Basic Antenna Tilt Setup ......................................................4-86

PFD

Sec 2

4.10.5 Weather Mapping and Interpretation ................................... 4-87

4.10.5.1 Weather display Interpretation ............................................. 4-87

4.10.5.2 Thunderstorms ....................................................................4-88

4.10.5.3 Tornadoes ...........................................................................4-90

MFD

Sec 3

4.10.5.4 Hail .....................................................................................4-90

4.10.6 Radar Operation in Weather Mode ....................................... 4-91

4.10.6.1 Displaying Weather on the Weather Radar Page ...................4-92

Sec 4

Hazard

4.10.6.2 Vertically Scanning a Storm Cell .......................................... 4-93

Avoidance

4.10.6.3 Adjusting the Antenna Tilt Angle .......................................... 4-94

4.10.6.4 Adjusting Gain ....................................................................4-95

Sec 5

Additional

4.10.6.5 Sector Scan (GWX Radars Only) ........................................... 4-97

Features

4.10.6.6 Antenna Stabilization ..........................................................4-98

4.10.6.7 Weather Attenuated Color Highlight (WATCH™) ................4-98

Sec 6

Annun.

4.10.6.8 Weather Alert (GWX Radars Only) ........................................ 4-99

& Alerts

4.10.7 Ground Mapping and Interpretation ..................................4-100

4.11 GFDS Weather (Optional) .................................................................. 4-102

4.11.1 GFDS Registration .............................................................4-103

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4.11.1.1 Register With GFDS ........................................................... 4-103

4.11.1.2 Deactivate Unit Registration With GFDS .............................4-104

4.11.2 Using GFDS Satellite Weather Products .............................. 4-105

Sec 8

4.11.3 Customizing the GFDS Weather Map .................................4-105

GlossaryAppendix A

4.11.4 Weather Page Map Orientation ..........................................4-107

4.11.5 GFDS Data Request ...........................................................4-108

4.11.5.1 GFDS Data Request Coverage ............................................4-109

4.11.5.2 GFDS Data Request Auto Request ...................................... 4-111

4.11.5.3 GFDS Data Request Manual Request..................................4-112

4.11.5.4 GFDS Data Request Status Window ...................................4-112

Index

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4.11.6 Precipitation (PRECIP) Data Viewing Range ........................4-113

4.11.7 PRECIP Legend ..................................................................4-114

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4.11.8 GFDS Infrared Satellite (IR SAT) Data Viewing Range ..........4-115

4.11.9 Data Link Lightning (DL LTNG) Data Viewing Range............4-117

4.11.10 SIGMETs and AIRMETs (SIG/AIR) ........................................ 4-119

4.11.11 METARs ............................................................................ 4-122

4.11.12 Winds Aloft ....................................................................... 4-124

5 Additional Features (Optional) ............................................................5-1

5.1 Viewing Charts .....................................................................................5-2

5.1.1 Chart Panning ....................................................................... 5-3

5.1.2 Choosing a Chart for the Current Airport ................................5-4

5.1.3 Selecting a Chart by Identifier ................................................ 5-6

5.1.4 Selecting a New Chart by FPL, NRST, or RECENT .....................5-7

5.1.5 Charts Menu Selections ......................................................... 5-7

5.1.5.1 Setting the Altitude Minimums Alerter .................................... 5-8

5.1.5.2 Viewing Chart NOTAMs ......................................................... 5-9

5.1.5.3 Day/Night View .....................................................................5-9

5.2 ChartView (Optional) ..........................................................................5-10

5.2.1 Cycle Number and Revision .................................................5-11

5.2.2 Viewing Chart Details in ChartView .....................................5-13

5.3 FliteCharts

5.3.1 Cycle Number and Revision .................................................5-16

5.4 SafeTaxi

5.4.1 Using SafeTaxi

5.4.1.1 Decluttering ........................................................................ 5-19

5.4.1.2 Hot Spot Information ........................................................... 5-19

5.4.2 SafeTaxi

5.5 XM

5.5.1 Activating XM

5.5.2 XM

5.5.3 XM

5.5.3.1 Channel Categories .............................................................5-26

5.5.3.2 Selecting an XM

5.5.3.3 XM

5.5.3.4 XM

5.5.4 GDL 69/69A Data Link Receiver Troubleshooting .................. 5-30

5.6 Autopilot Operation ............................................................................ 5-31

5.6.1 Autopilot Test ...................................................................... 5-31

5.6.2 Heading .............................................................................. 5-32

5.6.3 Altitude Capture (Optional Interface) ...................................5-32

®

....................................................................................... 5-16

®

..........................................................................................5-18

®

.................................................................5-19

®

®

Radio Entertainment ..................................................................5-22

Cycle Number and Revision .................................. 5-20

®

Satellite Radio Services ................................ 5-22

®

Information .................................................................5-24

®

Entertainment Radio ...................................................5-25

®

Radio Channel ......................................... 5-27

®

Radio Volume ..............................................................5-28

®

Radio Channel Presets ................................................. 5-29

Forward

System

Sec 1

Sec 2

PFD

Sec 3

MFD

Avoidance

Hazard

Sec 4

Additional

Features

Sec 5

& Alerts

Annun.

Sec 6

Symbols

Sec 7

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5.6.4 Autopilot Navigation ...........................................................5-33

5.6.4.1 Autopilot Operation with GPSS Enabled Autopilots ............... 5-33

5.6.4.2 Autopilot Operation with the GDU 620 Emulating GPSS ....... 5-34

Foreword

5.6.5 Flight Director Display .......................................................... 5-35

5.7 Synthetic Vision Technology (Optional) (SVT™) .................................... 5-36

5.7.1 SVT™ Operation .................................................................5-38

Sec 1

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5.7.2 Activating and Deactivating SVT™ ...................................... 5-39

5.7.3 SVT™ Features ................................................................... 5-40

5.7.3.1 Flight Path Marker (FPM) .....................................................5-40

PFD

Sec 2

5.7.3.2 Zero-Pitch Line .................................................................... 5-40

5.7.3.3 Horizon Heading .................................................................5-41

5.7.3.4 Airport Signs ....................................................................... 5-41

5.7.3.5 Runway Depiction ............................................................... 5-42

MFD

Sec 3

5.7.3.6 Traffic .................................................................................. 5-43

5.7.3.7 Obstacles ............................................................................ 5-44

5.7.3.8 Field of View .......................................................................5-45

Sec 4

Hazard

5.7.3.9 Unusual Attitudes ................................................................ 5-47

Avoidance

6 Annunciations and Alerts .....................................................................6-1

6.1 Alerts ...................................................................................................6-1

Sec 5

6.2 System Status .......................................................................................6-9

Features

Additional

7 Symbols ................................................................................................7-1

7.1 Map Page Symbols ................................................................................7-1

Sec 6

Annun.

& Alerts

7.2 SafeTaxi

™ Symbols ............................................................................. 7-2

7.3 Traffic Symbols ......................................................................................7-2

7.4 Terrain Obstacle Symbols ....................................................................... 7-3

7.5 Basemap Symbols ................................................................................. 7-4

Sec 7

Symbols

7.6 Map Tool Bar Symbols ........................................................................... 7-4

7.7 XM Weather Tool Bar Symbols ............................................................... 7-5

7.8 Miscellaneous Symbols .......................................................................... 7-6

Sec 8

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8 Glossary ...............................................................................................8-1

Appendix A ................................................................................................. A-1

SD Card Use and Databases ..........................................................................A-1

Jeppesen Databases ...............................................................................A-2

Updating the Jeppesen Database............................................................A-2

Garmin Databases ..................................................................................A-4

Updating Garmin Databases ...................................................................A-5

Index

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Index ........................................................................................................... B-1

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1 SYSTEM OVERVIEW

1.1 System Description

Foreword

This section provides an overview of the G600 Avionics Display System.

The G600 system is an integrated display system that presents primary flight

System

instrumentation, navigation, and a moving map to the pilot through large­format displays.

In normal operating mode, the Primary Flight Display (PFD) presents

PFD

graphical flight instrumentation (attitude, heading, airspeed, altitude, vertical
speed), replacing the traditional flight instrument cluster. The Multi-Function
Display (MFD) normally displays a full-color moving map with navigation

MFD

information, as well as supplemental data.

GMU 44 Magnetometer

GRS 77 AHRS

Audio Panel

SL 30

GPS Navigator(s)

GDU 620

Optional Interfaces

Autopilot

Flight Director

ADF

GDL 69/69A

GWX 68

Traffic

GAD 43

Temperature Probe

GDC 74 Air Data Computer

GTX330/330D

Avoidance

Features

& Alerts

Symbols

Glossary Appendix A

Sec 1

Sec 2

Sec 3

Hazard

Sec 4

Additional

Sec 5

Annun.

Sec 6

Sec 7

Sec 8

Figure 1-1 G600 System (LRU Configuration)

The system consists of the following Line Replaceable Units (LRUs):

• GDU 620 Primary Flight Display (PFD) and Multi Function Display
(MFD)

• GDC 74A/74B Air Data Computer (ADC)

• GRS 77 Attitude and Heading Reference System (AHRS)

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• GNS 480, CNX80, GNS 400W series, or GNS 500W series, or a
compatible GPS Navigator

• Temperature Probe (such as the GTP 59)

Foreword

• GMU 44 Magnetometer

• GDL 69/69A Satellite Data Link Receiver (optional)

Sec 1

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• GSR 56 Satellite Data Link Receiver (optional)

• SL30 NavCom (optional)

PFD

Sec 2

• Autopilot/Flight Director (optional)

• ADF (optional)

• Garmin GTS or GTX traffic awareness systems, or selected 3rd party

MFD

Sec 3

devices (optional)

• Audio Panel (optional)

Sec 4

• GAD 43 Adapter (optional)

Hazard

Avoidance

• Garmin GWX systems or selected 3rd party radar (optional)

1.1.1 Line Replaceable Units (LRU)

Sec 5

Features

Additional

This guide covers the operation of the GDU 620 display as integrated in the
G600 system. The G600 Avionics Display System is an avionics suite designed
to replace the traditional flight instrument cluster. The system combines

Sec 6

Annun.

& Alerts

primary flight instrumentation, navigational information, and a moving map all
displayed on dual color screens. The G600 system is composed of sub-units or
Line Replaceable Units (LRUs). LRUs have a modular design and can be installed

Sec 7

Symbols

directly behind the instrument panel or in a separate avionics bay if desired.
This design greatly eases troubleshooting and maintenance of the G600 system.
A failure or problem can be isolated to a particular LRU, which can be replaced

Sec 8

GlossaryAppendix A

quickly and easily. Each LRU has a particular function, or set of functions, that
contributes to the system’s operation.

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1.1.2 GDU 620

The GDU 620 has dual VGA (640 x 480 pixels) 6.5 inch LCD displays. The
left side of the GDU is a PFD and the right side is the MFD. In some models or
installations, the PFD and MFD and their controls are switched to the other side.
The MFD shows a moving map, flight plan, weather, and other supplemental
data. The PFD shows primary flight information, in place of traditional pitot­static and gyroscopic systems and also provides an HSI for navigation.

Figure 1-2 GDU 620 PFD and MFD

Foreword

System

Sec 1

Sec 2

PFD

Sec 3

MFD

Avoidance

Hazard

Sec 4

Additional

Features

Sec 5

& Alerts

Annun.

Sec 6

Figure 1-3 GDU 620 PFD and MFD with PFD on Right

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1.1.3 GDC 74A/74B

The GDC 74A/74B Air Data Computer (ADC) compiles information from
the pitot/static system and an Outside Air Temperature (OAT) sensor. The

Foreword

GDC 74A/74B provides pressure altitude, airspeed, vertical speed, and OAT
information to the G600 system. The GDC 74A/74B communicates with the
GDU 620 and GRS 77 using an ARINC 429 digital interface.

Sec 1

System

PFD

Sec 2

MFD

Sec 3

Figure 1-4 GDC 74A/74B Air Data Computer

1.1.4 GRS 77

Sec 4

Hazard

Avoidance

The GRS 77 is an Attitude and Heading Reference System (AHRS) unit that
provides aircraft attitude information to the G600 display. The unit contains
advanced tilt sensors, accelerometers, and rate sensors. In addition, the GRS 77

Sec 5

Features

interfaces with both the GDC 74A/74B Air Data Computer and the GMU 44

Additional

magnetometer. The GRS 77 also utilizes GPS data forwarded from the GDU 620.
Actual attitude and heading information is sent to the GDU 620 using an ARINC

Sec 6

Annun.

& Alerts

429 digital interface.

Sec 7

Symbols

Sec 8

GlossaryAppendix A

Figure 1-5 GRS 77 AHRS

The IGRF (International Geomagnetic Reference Field) model is contained
in the GRS 77 and is only updated once every five years. The IGRF model is
part of the Navigation Database. At system power-up, the IGRF models in the
GRS 77 and in the Navigation Database are compared, and if the IGRF model in
the GRS 77 is out of date, the user is prompted to update the IGRF model in the

Index

GRS 77. The prompt will appear after the G600 splash screen is acknowledged

Appendix B

on the MFD.

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1.1.5 GMU 44

The GMU 44 magnetometer senses the earth’s magnetic field. Data is sent
to the GRS 77 AHRS for processing to determine aircraft magnetic heading.
This unit receives power directly from the GRS 77 and communicates with the
GRS 77 using a RS-485 digital interface.

Figure 1-6 GMU 44 Magnetometer

1.1.6 GTX 330/330D (Optional)

Figure 1-7 GTX 330/330D Mode S Transponder

The GTX 330/330D is a solid-state transponder that provides Modes A, C,
and S functions. The transponder provides traffic information to the display
through an ARINC 429 digital interface.

NOTE: GTX 33/33D can also be used to display traffic information on the
GDU 620.

Foreword

System

PFD

MFD

Avoidance

Features

& Alerts

Sec 1

Sec 2

Sec 3

Hazard

Sec 4

Additional

Sec 5

Annun.

Sec 6

1.1.7 GTP 59

The GTP 59 temperature probe provides Outside Air Temperature (OAT)

data to the GDC 74A/74B.

Figure 1-8 GTP 59 Temperature Probe

1.1.8 GSR 56

The GSR 56 is an Iridium® satellite transceiver that supports voice telephone

calls, aircraft position reporting, and world wide weather products.

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1.1.9 GDL 69/69A (Optional)

The GDL 69/69A is an XM Satellite Radio Data Link Receiver that receives

broadcast weather data. The GDL 69A is the same as the GDL 69 with the

Foreword

addition of an XM Satellite Radio audio entertainment receiver. Weather data
and control of audio channel and volume is displayed on the MFD, via a High­Speed Data Bus (HSDB) Ethernet connection. The GDL 69A is also interfaced

Sec 1

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to an audio panel for distribution of the audio signal. A subscription to the XM
Satellite Radio service is required to enable the GDL 69/69A capability.

PFD

Sec 2

MFD

Sec 3

Sec 4

Hazard

Avoidance

1.1.10 GAD 43

Sec 5

Features

Additional

The GAD 43 is an adapter that converts AHRS digital pitch, roll, heading
and yaw rate data into analog signals used by autopilot systems. The GAD 43
is installed remotely between the AHRS and an existing autopilot. The analog

Sec 6

Annun.

& Alerts

signals from the GAD 43 mimic those of spinning-mass gyros that provide
attitude data to the autopilot and allow the gyro to be replaced by the AHRS
and GAD 43 combination.

Sec 7

Symbols

Figure 1-9 GDL 69/69A XM Satellite Radio Data Link Receiver

Sec 8

GlossaryAppendix A

Index

Appendix B

1-6

Figure 1-10 GAD 43 AHRS Adapter

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1.1.11 GWX 68 Weather Radar

The Garmin GWX system, or selected 3rd party radar, provides airborne
weather and ground mapped radar data to the MFD.

Figure 1-11 GWX 68 Weather Radar

Foreword

System

Sec 1

Sec 2

PFD

1.1.12 Garmin Navigator Interface

The G600 system requires connection to at least one external Garmin WAAS
GPS navigator, such as the 400W/500W series or GNS 480.

1.1.13 Attitude Heading Reference System (AHRS)

NOTE: Aggressive maneuvering while AHRS is not operating in normal

mode may degrade AHRS accuracy.

Attitude and heading information is displayed on the PFD when the AHRS
receives appropriate combinations of information from the external sensor
inputs.

AHRS Inputs AHRS

GPS Magnetometer Air Data Attitude Heading

Mode

Available Available — Normal Available Available
Available Unavailable Available No Mag Available GPS Track
Available Unavailable Unavailable No Air/

No Mag
Unavailable Available Available No GPS Available Available
Unavailable Available Unavailable Fail Unavailable Unavailable
Unavailable Unavailable — Fail Unavailable Unavailable

Table 1-1 AHRS Operation

AHRS Outputs

Available GPS Track

Sec 3

MFD

Avoidance

Hazard

Sec 4

Additional

Features

Sec 5

& Alerts

Annun.

Sec 6

Symbols

Sec 7

Glossary Appendix A

Sec 8

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System

AHRS Normal

Operation

Heading

Invalid

AHRS No-GPS

Mode

Altitude/Heading

Invalid

Figure 1-12 AHRS Operation

Loss of GPS, magnetometer, or air data inputs is communicated to the pilot by

PFD

Sec 2

message advisory alerts (refer to Section 6 for specific AHRS alert information).
Any failure of the internal AHRS inertial sensors results in loss of attitude and
heading information (indicated by red “X” flags over the corresponding flight

MFD

Sec 3

instruments).

A maximum of two GPS inputs are provided to the AHRS. If GPS information

from one of the inputs fails, the AHRS uses the remaining GPS input and an

Sec 4

Hazard

Avoidance

alert message is issued to inform the pilot. If both GPS inputs fail, the AHRS
will continue to provide attitude and heading information to the PFD as long as
magnetometer and airspeed data are available and valid.

Sec 5

Features

Additional

If the magnetometer input fails, the AHRS continues to output valid attitude
information and GPS Track information is used; however, the heading display
on the PFD is flagged as invalid with a red “X,” “TRK” in magenta is annunciated

Sec 6

Annun.

& Alerts

to the right of the Track value, and the Track value color is changed from white
to magenta.

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NOTE: In this case the magnetic standby compass and GPS ground track
can be used to keep the aircraft on the desired heading.

Note that SVT is turned off in “track-based reversionary mode” and must be

Sec 8

manually re-enabled when heading is restored. Also, map orientations change

GlossaryAppendix A

from HDG UP to TRACK UP and must be manually changed back after heading
is restored.

When heading fails the heading bug is not removed and the GDU continues
driving the autopilot heading error output using track in place of heading.

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Heading Failed

Track Mode Active

Foreword

System

Sec 1

SVT Is Turned Off
When Heading
Fails

Figure 1-13 Track Mode shown as Active when Heading Info has failed

PFD

MFD

Sec 2

Sec 3

Failure of the air data input has no effect on the AHRS output while AHRS is
receiving valid GPS information. Invalid or unavailable airspeed data in addition
to complete GPS failure results in loss of all attitude and heading information.

NOTE: Fastest AHRS alignment is achieved with the aircraft stationary
and with all AHRS inputs valid (3-D GPS position, magnetometer, and
air data). During initial power up on the ground, no GPS position and/or
magnetic anomalies are common. If the aircraft is taxied prior to AHRS
alignment, alignment may be delayed until after a valid 3-D GPS position
is available.

NOTE: During in-flight alignment of the AHRS, minimize aircraft
maneuvering. The AHRS will align with shallow banking and pitch angles
(less than 20 degrees of roll or 5 degrees of pitch). AHRS alignment may
not be possible during more aggressive maneuvers.

Avoidance

Hazard

Sec 4

Additional

Features

Sec 5

& Alerts

Annun.

Sec 6

Symbols

Sec 7

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1.1.14 Secure Digital Cards

The G600 System uses Secure Digital (SD) cards to load and store various types
of data. For basic flight operations, SD cards are required for Terrain, Obstacle,

Foreword

FliteChart, SafeTaxi, and ChartView database storage as well as Jeppesen aviation
and ChartView database updates. The Aviation Database update card is generally
inserted in the upper SD card slot for database updates and then removed. Other

Sec 1

System

database cards are normally located in the lower SD card slot. ChartView is an
optional feature that requires enablement by a Garmin dealer.

PFD

Sec 2

Sec 3

Sec 4

Hazard

Sec 5

Additional

NOTE: Ensure the GDU 620 is powered off before inserting or removing
an SD card.

MFD

NOTE: Refer to Appendix A for instructions on updating the aviation
database.

Inserting an SD Card

Avoidance

1) Insert the SD card in the SD card slot (the front of the card should be flush with

the face of the display bezel).

2) To eject the card, gently press on the SD card to release the spring latch.

Features

Sec 6

Annun.

Sec 7

Sec 8

Appendix B

& Alerts

Symbols

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1.2 System Power Up

NOTE: See the Aircraft Flight Manual (AFM) for specific procedures
concerning avionics power application and emergency power supply
operation.

NOTE: Refer to Section 6 for system-specific annunciations and alerts.

The G600 System is integrated with the aircraft electrical system and receives
power directly from electrical busses. The GDU 620 and supporting sub-systems
include both power-on and continuous built-in test features that exercise the
processor, memory, external inputs, and outputs to ensure safe operation.

During system initialization, test annunciations are displayed. All system
annunciations should disappear typically within the first 30 seconds after power­up. Upon power-up, bezel key backlights also become momentarily illuminated
on the GDU 620 display bezel.

Foreword

System

Sec 1

Sec 2

PFD

Sec 3

MFD

Avoidance

Hazard

Sec 4

On the PFD, the AHRS begins to initialize and “AHRS ALIGN: Keep Wings
Level” is displayed. The AHRS should display valid attitude and heading fields
typically within the first minute after power-up. The AHRS can align itself both
while taxiing and during level flight.

NOTE: Fastest AHRS alignment is achieved with the aircraft stationary
and with all AHRS inputs valid (3-D GPS position, magnetometer, and
air data). During initial power up on the ground, no GPS position and/or
magnetic anomalies are common. If the aircraft is taxied prior to AHRS
alignment, alignment may be delayed until after a valid 3-D GPS position
is available.

NOTE: During in-flight alignment of the AHRS, minimize aircraft
maneuvering. The AHRS will align with shallow banking and pitch angles
(less than 20 degrees of roll or 5 degrees of pitch). AHRS alignment may
not be possible during more aggressive maneuvers.

Additional

Features

Sec 5

& Alerts

Annun.

Sec 6

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When the MFD powers up, the splash screen displays the following
information:

• Softwareversion and part number

Foreword

• Copyright

• Landdatabasenameandversion

Sec 1

System

• Obstacledatabase name and version

• Terrain database name and version

PFD

Sec 2

• Aviationdatabasename,version,andeffectivedates

• AirportDirectoryexpirationdate

Current database information includes valid operating dates, cycle number,

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and database type. When this information has been reviewed for currency (to
ensure that no databases have expired), the pilot is prompted to continue.

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Databases are displayed in white if they are determined to be current.

Hazard

Avoidance

Databases are displayed in yellow if they have expired, are not yet effective, or if
the current date/time is not yet available from the GPS.

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& Alerts

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Figure 1-14 System Startup Pages

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1.3 International Geomagnetic Reference Field

Foreword

The IGRF (International Geomagnetic Reference Field) model is contained in
the GRS 77 and is only updated once every five years. The IGRF model is part of
the Navigation Database. At system power-up, the IGRF models in the GRS 77
and in the Navigation Database are compared, and if the IGRF model in the GRS
77 is out of date, the user is prompted to update the IGRF model in the GRS 77.
The following prompt will appear after the G600 splash screen is acknowledged
on the MFD.

GRS MV DB UPDATE AVAILABLE.UPDATE FROM yyyy TO yyyy
(e.g. 2005 to 2010)

Pressing the ENT key (or right-most soft key) acknowledges this information
and displays the Navigation Map Page. When the interfaced GPS unit has
acquired a sufficient number of satellites to determine a position, the aircraft’s
current position is shown on the Navigation Map Page.

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1.4 System Operation

Foreword

1.4.1 Pilot Controls

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and minimize workload and the time required to access functionality. Controls
are located on the PFD and MFD bezels and are comprised of a PFD knob, MFD

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dual concentric knobs, bezel keys, and soft keys.

1.4.1.1 PFD Knob

MFD

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bezel keys, such as, Heading (HDG), Course (CRS), Altitude (ALT), Vertical
Speed (V/S), and Barometric Setting (BARO). The values are shown in a window
to the left of the HSI. Pressing the PFD knob reverts to the default value of the

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Hazard

selected mode.

Avoidance

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Features

Additional

NOTE: Refer to Section 6 for detailed descriptions of all alerts and
annunciations.

The GDU 620 controls have been designed to simplify operation of the system

Turning the PFD knob adjusts the values for the mode selected by the PFD

Heading

Mode

Course

Mode

Altitude

Mode

Vertical Speed

Mode

Barometer

Mode

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Figure 1-15 Selection Modes Adjusted with the PFD Knob

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NOTE: After 10 seconds of inactivity in another mode, the PFD knob
selected mode will revert to Heading mode.

1. Press the desired PFD mode selection key (HDG, CRS, A LT, V/S, or BARO). A

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window will be displayed near the upper right corner of the HSI showing the
current value for that mode.

2. Turn the PFD knob to select the desired value.

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1.4.1.2 PFD Bezel Keys

Heading (HDG)

Selects Heading Select mode. Pressing the PFD knob in Heading mode will

center the Heading Bug on the current Heading. This is the default mode for

the PFD knob. Set the heading on the HSI by turning the PFD knob after

pressing the HDG key.

Course (CRS)

Selects Course Select mode. Pressing the PFD knob in Course mode will

center the CDI for a VOR or OBS mode course.

Altimeter (ALT)

Selects Altitude Select mode. Pressing the PFD knob in Altitude Select mode

will enter the current altitude in the Altitude Select window. Set the Altitude

Bug by turning the PFD knob after pressing the ALT key.

Altitude Select Window

Altitude Bug

Current Altitude

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MFD

Avoidance

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Barometric Setting

Figure 1-16 Pressing PFD Knob Sets Altitude Select to Current Altitude

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Vertical Speed (V/S)

Selects Vertical Speed (V/S) mode. Pressing the PFD knob in V/S mode will

synchronize the bug to the current vertical speed.

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Vertical Speed Bug

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MFD

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Figure 1-17 Pressing V/S Knob Sets Vertical Speed Bug to Current Vertical Speed

Avoidance

Barometer (BARO)

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Selects Barometric Setting Select mode. Pressing the PFD knob in Baro mode

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will enter the standard pressure (29.92 in/1013 mb) value.

1.4.1.3 MFD Knobs

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The MFD knobs are for navigating and selecting information on the MFD

Annun.

& Alerts

pages. More details are provided in the MFD section.

Small (Inner) MFD Knob

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Selects a specific page within a page group. Pressing the small MFD knob

turns the selection cursor ON and OFF. When the cursor is ON, data may be

entered in the applicable window by turning the small and large MFD knobs.

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In this case, the large MFD knob moves the cursor on the page and the small

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MFD knob selects individual characters or values for the highlighted cursor

location.

Current Vertical Speed

Vertical Speed Bug Setting

Large (Outer) MFD Knob

Selects the MFD page group. When the cursor is ON, the large MFD knob

moves the cursor to highlight available fields.

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1.4.1.4 MFD Bezel Keys

Range (RNG)

Pressing the Range arrow keys changes the range on the Map pages. The Up

arrow zooms out. The Down arrow zooms in. The keys also aid in scrolling

up and down text pages.

Menu

Displays a context-sensitive list of options. This list allows the user to access

additional features or make setting changes that relate to particular pages.

Enter (ENT)

Validates or confirms a menu selection or data entry.

Clear (CLR)

Erases information, cancels entries, or removes page menus. Pressing and

holding the CLR key displays the Navigation Map 1 page.

1.4.2 Using the Soft Key Controls

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System

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PFD

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MFD

Avoidance

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Additional

Features

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The soft keys are located along the bottoms of the displays. The soft key
labels shown depend on the soft key level or page being displayed. The bezel
keys below the soft keys can be used to select the appropriate soft key.

MFD functions indicated by the soft key labels vary depending on the page
selected and are located at the bottom of the MFD display. Press the soft key
located directly below the soft key label. To select the function indicated on the
soft key label, press the soft key directly below the label.

Selected Soft Key

Figure 1-18 MFD Soft Key Layout

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Soft Key Labels

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1.4.3 Using the Page Menus

The GDU 620 has a dedicated MENU key that when pressed displays a
context-sensitive list of options for functions in the MFD. This options list allows

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the user to access additional features or make settings changes which specifically
relate to the currently displayed window/page. There is no all-encompassing
menu. Some menus provide access to additional submenus that are used to view,

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edit, select, and review options. Menus display “No Options” when there are no
options for the window/page selected. Soft key presses do not display menus or
submenus.

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Navigating within a Menu

1) Press the MENU key to display the menu.

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2) Turn the small or large MFD knob to scroll through a list of available options (a

scroll bar always appears to the right of the window/box when the option list

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Additional

is longer than the window/box).

Avoidance

3) Press the ENT key to select the desired option.

4) Press the CLR key or MFD knob to remove the menu and cancel the

operation.

Features

No Options Options for MAP Window

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Figure 1-19 Page Menu Examples

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1.4.4 System Settings

G600 system settings are managed from the Aux Mode System Setup

Page. The following settings can be changed:

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• DisplayBrightness (Mode and Level)

• AirspeedReferences (Glide, Vr, Vx, and Vy)

• PFDOptions (Wind Vector)

• DualUnitSynchronization (CDI and Baro) - Dual installations only

• Date/Time(Date, Time, Time Format, and Time Offset)

• MFDDisplayUnits (Distance/Speed and Altitude/Vertical Speed)

•System Display Units (Navigation Angle Reference, Pressure Units, and

Temperature Units)

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Figure 1-20 System Setup Page

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System Settings Values

1) From the first AUX page, press the small MFD knob and turn the large MFD

knob to highlight the desired value.

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2) Turn the small MFD knob to select “ON” or “OFF.”

3) Press ENTER to save the setting.

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More detail on changing settings is in the Section 3 - MFD Aux pages System
Settings section.

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Category Settings Affected Quantities Exceptions

Display
Brightness

MFD

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Airspeeds Glide

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Hazard

Avoidance

Synchronization

Sec 5

Features

Additional

PFD Options

Level
Mode

V

R

V

X

V

Y

CDI - On/Off
BARO - On/Off

Style 1 - Style 4

Brightness levels on the PFD
and MFD

Reference markers on PFD
airspeed tape

Crossfill Nav information to
GDU 620

(Wind Vector)

Date/Time Date

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Annun.

& Alerts

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Distance and
Speed

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Index

Appendix B

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Time
Time Format
Time Offset

Metric
Nautical

Crosstrack error (HSI)
Bearing distances

(information windows)

Distance (information

window)
Flight plan distances
Map ranges
DIS, GS, TAS, XTK fields

(Navigation Status Box)
All distances on MFD
All speeds on MFD

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True Airspeed

(PFD)

Wind speed

vector

Map range (Traffic

Page, Terrain
Proximity Page)

CDI scaling

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Category Settings Affected Quantities Exceptions

Altitude and
Vertical Speed

Feet
Meters

All elevations on MFD Altimeter

Vertical Speed

Indicator

Navigation
Angle

Magnetic (North)
True (North)

Heading
Course
Bearing
Track
Desired Track

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PFD

Barometric
Setting

Inches (in)
Hectopascals

Barometric pressure on PFD

(hpa)

Temperature Celsius

All temperatures on PFD

Fahrenheit

Table 1-2 Display Units Settings (System Setup Page)

More detail on changing settings is in the Section 3 - MFD Aux pages System

Settings section.

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Avoidance

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Additional

Features

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1.4.5 Display Backlighting

The backlighting of the PFD and MFD displays and bezel keys can be

adjusted automatically or manually. The default setting (automatic backlighting

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adjustment) uses the photocell located at the top right corner of the bezel to
automatically adjust for ambient lighting conditions. Photocell calibration
curves are configured by the installer to optimize display appearance through

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a broad range of cockpit lighting conditions. Manual backlighting adjustment
can be accomplished using the existing instrument panel dimmer bus or the
following procedures.

PFD

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Backlighting Adjustment

1) From the first AUX page, press the small MFD knob to highlight the “DISPLAY

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BRIGHTNESS” “MODE” box.

2) Turn the small MFD knob to select the desired brightness Level and then press
ENTER.

Avoidance

Manual Adjustment 0.1% to 50%
or Auto (1.7%)

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Auto or Manual

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Annun.

& Alerts

3) Turn the large MFD knob to highlight the MODE field. Turn the small MFD
knob to select “AUTO” or “MANUAL.”

4) Press ENT.

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Index

Appendix B

Figure 1-21 Display Brightness Adjustment

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2 PRIMARY FLIGHT DISPLAY (PFD)

Functions on the PFD are accessed by using the bezel keys on the side of the

PFD and the soft keys below the PFD.

Horizon

Line

Air Speed Tape

Slip/Skid

Indicator

Roll Scale

Zero

Roll

Pointer

Nav Status Bar

Altitude Tape

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PFD

PFD Knob Mode Indicator

Wind Vectors

Heading Bug Select

Course Select

Altitude Bug Select

Vertical Speed Bug Select
Barometric Setting Select

Outside Air Temperature

PFD Knob

Figure 2-1 PFD Description (Ground Pointer Mode)

Current FPL

Leg Wpt

Current Nav

Source

Figure 2-2 PFD Nav Status Bar Description

Soft Key Labels

Distance from Your

Present Position to

Current FPL Leg Wpt

Soft Keys

Current
Barometric
Pressure Setting

Vertical
Speed Tape

Horizontal
Situation
Indicator

SD Card Slots

Desired Track

Current Track

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MFD

Avoidance

Hazard

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Additional

Features

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& Alerts

Annun.

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Symbols

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NOTE: When navigating to a waypoint very far away the DTK, CRS, and

TRK values displayed on the GDU 620 may differ from those displayed
on the navigator, however the CDI is correct and is the primary means
of navigation. This is because the GDU 620 applies magnetic variation
corrections for the current aircraft location, but some navigators apply
magnetic variation correction for the waypoint location.

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Index

2.1 PFD Soft Keys

Foreword

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AP TEST

CDI

GPS

VOR/ILS

1-2

Source 1

Source 2

PFD

BRG 1

NAV 1
GPS 1
ADF

PFD

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SYN VIS

SYN TERR
HRZN HDG

MFD

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APTSIGNS

BRG 2

Sec 4

Hazard

Avoidance

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Features

Additional

Figure 2-3 PFD Soft Key Diagram

The soft keys are located along the bottoms of the displays below the soft

NAV 2
GPS 2
ADF

key labels. The soft key labels shown depend on the soft key level or page being
displayed. The soft keys can be used to select the appropriate soft key function.

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& Alerts

Selected Soft Key Unselected Soft Key

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Index

Appendix B

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Unselected Soft Key

Soft Key Not Available

For Selection

Figure 2-4 PFD Soft Key Layout

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Soft Key Labels

Soft Keys

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When a soft key is selected, its color changes to black text on gray background
and remains this way until it is turned off, at which time it reverts to white text
on black background. When a soft key function is disabled, the soft key label
is subdued (dimmed). Soft keys revert to the previous level after 45 seconds of
inactivity.

NOTE: If a soft key is pressed and held for longer than 1 second, it is
ignored.

AP Test

The AP TEST soft key is available if the GAD 43 is installed. The AP TEST
soft key disengages the autopilot as part of the GAD 43 test.

CDI

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MFD

The CDI soft key toggles between the selection of GPS or VOR/LOC as the

active navigation source. In a single GDU 620 system, the GDU CDI soft

key will change the source in the connected navigator and making a source

change in the navigator will be reflected in the GDU 620. In a dual GDU 620

system, the CDI keys in the navigator will be disabled.

1-2

The 1-2 soft key toggles between the available receivers for selected navigation

source (i.e. GPS1 and GPS2 or VOR/LOC1 and VOR/LOC2). This soft key

will only be present if the system is configured for a second GPS or VOR/

LOC.

PFD

Pressing the PFD soft key displays the BRG1, BRG2, and BACK soft keys.

The BRG2 soft key will only be present if the system is configured for a

second GPS or VOR/LOC receiver.

BRG1

The BRG1 soft key cycles through the available bearing 1 indicator modes

(NAV1, GPS1, ADF, or None).

BRG2

The BRG2 soft key cycles through the available bearing 2 indicator modes

(NAV2, GPS2, ADF, or None). This soft key will only be present if the system

is configured for a second GPS or VOR/LOC.

Avoidance

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Features

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Annun.

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Index

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Avoidance

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SYN VIS

The SYN VIS soft key is available if Synthetic Vision Technology™ is installed.

It enables Synthetic Vision and displays the associated soft keys.

SYN TERR

The SYN TERR soft key is available if Synthetic Vision Technology™ is

installed and enables synthetic terrain depiction.

HRZN HDG

The HRZN HDG soft key is available if Synthetic Vision Technology™ is

installed. Pressing this key enables horizon heading marks and digits.

APTSIGNS

The APTSIGNS soft key is available if Synthetic Vision Technology™ is

installed and enables airport sign posts.

BACK

The BACK soft key returns to the pages default soft key options.

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2.2 Airspeed Indicator

The Airspeed Indicator displays airspeed on a rolling number gauge using a
moving tape. The numeric labels and major tick marks on the moving tape are
marked at intervals of 10 units, while minor tick marks on the moving tape are
indicated at intervals of five units. Speed indication starts at 20 knots, regardless
of the displayed units.

NOTE: Airspeed units (KTS, MPH, KPH) are configured to match the approved

units for the installation.

The Airspeed Indicator provides Indicated Airspeed, True Airspeed, and
Ground Speed. The Airspeed Trend Indicator shows what the airspeed will be
in six seconds, if the current acceleration is maintained. The actual airspeed is
displayed inside the black pointer.

The Airspeed Trend Vector is a vertical, pink/magenta line, extending up or
down on the airspeed scale, shown to the right of the color-coded speed range
strip. The end of the trend vector corresponds to the predicted airspeed in six
seconds if the current acceleration is maintained. If the trend vector crosses into
the overspeed range, the text of the actual airspeed readout changes to yellow.
The trend vector is absent if the speed remains constant or if any data needed to
calculate airspeed is not available due to a system failure.

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Ground Speed
Caution Range (yellow)
Airspeed Trend Indicator (pink/magenta line)

Glide Speed Reference Marker

Vr Reference Marker
Vx Reference Marker

Landing Gear Extension Speed
Vy Reference Marker
Normal Operating Range (Green)

Flaps Operating Range (White)

True Airspeed

Airspeed Units

Figure 2-5 Airspeed Tape

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Overspeed Range (Barber Pole)

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System

Overspeed Indication for
Current Airspeed

Caution Operating Range

Figure 2-6 Overspeed Indication

PFD

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2.2.1 Markings

A color-coded (white, green, yellow, and red/white “barber pole”) speed

range strip is located on the moving tape. The colors are configured to match

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the approved markings for the installation. See the AFM/POH.

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Avoidance

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Additional

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Annun.

& Alerts

NOTE: The actual colors and patterns of the airspeed tape may vary by

installation. See your AFM/POH for more details.

M

/ V

mo

/ V

V

NE

NO

V

FE

V

S1

mo

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Index

Appendix B

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V

SO

Figure 2-7 Typical Airspeed Tape Markings

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White Triangle

V

YSE

V

LE

V

MCA

Figure 2-8 Additional Reference Markings

2.2.2 Reference Speeds

V-speeds (Glide, Vr, VX, and VY) default values are set during the installation
process, but can be changed and turned on/off from the System Setup page
on the first page of the Aux page group. When active (on), the V-speeds are
displayed at their respective locations to the right of the airspeed scale. The
values you set are retained when the unit power is cycled.

Glide Reference Marker

Vr Reference Marker

Vx Reference Marker

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Avoidance

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Features

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Vy Reference Marker

Figure 2-9 Reference Speeds

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2.3 Attitude Indicator

Attitude information is displayed over a virtual blue sky and brown ground

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with a white horizon line. The Attitude Indicator displays pitch, roll, and slip/
skid information.

Roll Pointer

1

Roll Scale

2

Aircraft Symbol

3

7

Horizon Line

4

Land Representation

5

8

Pitch Scale

6

6

Slip/Skid Indicator

7

Sky Representation

8

Roll Scale Zero

9

5

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PFD

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MFD

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Hazard

Avoidance

9

1

2

3

4

Figure 2-10 Attitude Indicator

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The horizon line is part of the pitch scale. Above and below the horizon line,

Features

Additional

major pitch marks and numeric labels are shown for every 10º, up to 80º. Minor
pitch marks are shown for intervening 5º increments, up to 25º below and 45º
above the horizon line. Between 20º below to 20º above the horizon line, minor

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pitch marks occur every 2.5º.

Angle of bank is indicated by the position of the pointer on the roll scale.

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Major tick marks are 30º and 60º and minor tick marks are 10º, 20º, and 45º

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are shown to the left and right of the zero.

The Slip/Skid Indicator is the bar beneath the roll pointer. The indicator

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moves with the roll pointer and moves laterally away from the pointer to

GlossaryAppendix A

indicate lateral acceleration. Slip/skid is indicated by the location of the bar
relative to the pointer. One bar displacement (as shown below) is equal to one
ball displacement on a traditional Slip/Skid Indicator.

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Roll Pointer

Roll Scale Zero

Slip/Skid Indicator

Figure 2-11 Slip/Skid Indication

The standby mechanical Attitude Indicator in your aircraft is either a Ground
Pointer or a Roll Pointer configuration. The GDU 620 Attitude Indicator has
been configured in either a Ground Pointer or a Roll Pointer configuration to
match the configuration of your aircraft’s standby Attitude Indicator. Ground/
Sky Pointer mode is configured during installation and can not be changed by
the pilot.

In an aircraft with an Attitude Indicator that has a Ground Pointer, the pointer
above the Roll Scale shifts with the roll or bank angle of the aircraft to keep the
Roll Scale Zero Pointer pointing towards the ground.

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MFD

Avoidance

Hazard

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Additional

Features

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Roll Pointer

Roll Scale Zero Pointer

Roll Scale

Figure 2-12 Attitude Indicator with a Ground Pointer configuration in a left turn

In an aircraft with an Attitude Indicator that has a Sky Pointer, the pointer
below the roll scale shifts with the roll or bank angle of the aircraft to keep the
Roll Pointer pointing towards the sky.

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Roll Scale Zero Pointer

Roll Pointer

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Roll Scale

Figure 2-13 Attitude Indicator with a Sky Pointer configuration in a left turn

2.3.1 Extreme Attitude

PFD

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Extreme attitude is defined as a roll greater than 65º left or right, 30º pitch up,
or 20º pitch down. Red chevrons are displayed at greater than 50º pitch up and
30º pitch down. The PFD will “declutter” when the aircraft enters an extreme

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attitude. Only the primary functions will be displayed in these situations.

The following information is removed from the PFD (and corresponding soft
keys are disabled) when the aircraft is in an unusual attitude:

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• PFDKnobModeAnnunciations

Avoidance

• Ground Speed, True Airspeed, and Airspeed Units

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• Selected Altitude, Barometer Settings, and Selected Vertical Speed

Features

Additional

• VerticalCourseDeviationIndicator

• TrafcandTerrain Annunciations

Sec 6

• FlightDirectorCommandBars

Annun.

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Index

Appendix B

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Figure 2-14 Extreme Pitch Indication

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Figure 2-15 Extreme Pitch Indication Figure 2-16 Extreme Pitch Indication
Nose Down Nose Up

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System

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PFD

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MFD

Avoidance

Hazard

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Additional

Features

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& Alerts

Annun.

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Figure 2-17 Extreme Roll Indication with Display Declutter

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2.4 Altimeter

The altimeter displays the current altitude, altitude trend, altitude bug setting,
altitude bug, and the current BARO setting.

Foreword

The Altitude Trend Vector is a vertical, magenta line, extending up or down
on the left side of the Altitude scale. The end of the trend vector corresponds to

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the predicted altitude in six seconds if the current vertical speed is maintained.

The Altitude Bug is displayed at the selected Altitude Bug setting. A portion
of the Altitude Bug will be displayed at the top or the bottom of the altitude tape

PFD

Sec 2

if the selected Altitude Bug is off of the tape.

2.4.1 Setting the Altitude Bug and Alerter

MFD

Sec 3

1) Press the ALT key to activate Altitude mode.

2) Turn the PFD knob to move the Altitude Bug to a desired altitude.

OR

Sec 4

Hazard

Avoidance

3) Press the center of the PFD knob to set the selected altitude to the current

altitude.

Sec 5

Features

Additional

Sec 6

Annun.

& Alerts

Selected

Altitude

Bug

Selected

Altitude

in the

Altitude

Alerter

window

Sec 7

Symbols

Sec 8

GlossaryAppendix A

Index

Appendix B

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Altitude

Trend

Indicator

Figure 2-18 Altimeter

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Current

Altitude

Brown Band With

Stripes (RA Only)

Barometric

Setting

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The ground awareness band will be visible when the aircraft is within 250ft
of the ground.

Selected Altitude

Selected Altitude Bug

in the Altitude

Alerter window

Current Altitude

Foreword

System

Sec 1

Sec 2

PFD

Ground Elevation

Ground Band With White

Stripes Indicates Ground

Within 250 feet

Barometric

Setting

Figure 2-19 Ground Awareness Band Showing Ground Is Within 250 Feet

Sec 3

MFD

Avoidance

Hazard

Sec 4

Additional

Features

Sec 5

& Alerts

Annun.

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2.4.2 Altitude Alerting

The Altitude Alerting function provides the pilot with visual and aural
alerts (if interfaced to an audio panel) when approaching the Selected Altitude.

Foreword

Whenever the Selected Altitude is changed, the Altitude Alerter is reset.

Sec 1

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PFD

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MFD

Sec 3

Sec 4

Hazard

Avoidance

Sec 5

Features

Additional

Sec 6

Annun.

& Alerts

Sec 7

Symbols

NOTE:

The Altitude Alerter function may be disabled in some installations.

When the Altitude Alerter is disabled, pressing the A LT key will result in
an "ALT KEY INOP" message.

The following occur when approaching the Selected Altitude:

• Upon passing through 1000 feet of the Selected Altitude, the Selected

Altitude (shown above the Altimeter) changes to black text on a light blue
background, and flashes for five seconds. An audio alert may be generated,
if configured.

• Whentheaircraftpasseswithin200feetoftheSelectedAltitude,theSelected

Altitude changes to light blue text on a black background and flashes for
five seconds and an aural tone may be generated, if configured.

• AfterreachingtheSelectedAltitude,ifthepilotiesoutsidethedeviation

band (beyond ±200 feet of the Selected Altitude), the Selected Altitude
changes to yellow text on a black background, flashes for five seconds, and
an aural tone is generated.

Within 1000 ft Within 200 ft Deviation of ±200 ft

Figure 2-20 Altitude Alerting Visual Annunciations

NOTE: The aural tone when approaching the selected altitude may be

configured at installation for either 200 feet or 1000 feet. The tone when
deviating from the selected altitude always occurs at 200 feet.

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Index

Appendix B

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2.4.3 Changing Barometric Setting

The Barometric Setting affects the altitude values shown on the PFD.
Barometric pressure units may be displayed as either inches (in) or hectopascals
(hpa). See System Display Units in Section 3 for more detail.

Foreword

1) Press the BARO key to activate Baro mode.

2) Turn the PFD knob to increase or decrease the altimeter setting. OR

PFD Knob Selected

Baro Setting

Figure 2-21 Barometric Setting

Baro Setting shown

in Altimeter window

3) Press the PFD knob while in Baro mode to toggle between Standard Pressure

(29.92 in) and the currently selected barometric setting.

2.4.4 Minimum Descent Altitude/Decision Height

Alerting

For altitude awareness, a Minimum Descent Altitude (MDA) alert can be
displayed on the PFD. The values are set in the Active Flight Plan page or from
the Charts page menu. When active, the minimum descent altitude setting is
displayed in the minimums window at the bottom left of the Altitude Tape when
you are within 2500 feet of the selected altitude.

NOTE

:

The Altitude Minimums Alerting Bug appears parked at the bottom
of the altitude tape as soon as a value is set in the minimums alerter. The
bug will unpark and start to move up the tape as soon as the altitude is
within the range of the tape. The bug is reset when power is cycled.

System

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MFD

Avoidance

Hazard

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Features

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& Alerts

Annun.

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Sec 7

The following visual annunciations occur when approaching the MDA/DH:

• When the aircraft altitude descends to within 2500 feet of the selected

altitude setting, the Minimums box appears with the altitude value in cyan
text. Once in range, the Altitude Minimums Bug appears in cyan on the
altitude tape.

• Whentheaircraftiswithin100feetoftheselectedaltitudesetting,thebug

and text turn white.

• Oncetheaircraftreachestheselectedaltitudeminimumssetting,thebugand

the altitude text turn yellow and the aural alert “Minimums, minimums,” is
heard one time. The text remains in yellow until the aircraft altitude is more

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Appendix B

Index

than 50 feet above the set altitude minimum value.

Yellow When

Altitude Reached

Foreword

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System

PFD

Sec 2

Barometric

Minimums

Bug

Barometric

Minimums

Box

Cyan Within 2500 ft

White Within 100 ft

Figure 2-22 Barometric MDA/DH Alerting Visual Annunciations

Alerting is inhibited while the aircraft is on the ground and until the aircraft

MFD

Sec 3

reaches 150 feet above the selected Minimum Altitude. Normally the altitude
alerter only allows selection of altitudes in 100 foot increments. When a value
other than 100 feet is set for Baro Mins, it becomes a selectable value in the
altitude alerter.

Sec 4

Hazard

Avoidance

In dual installations, the minimums alerting altitude value may be set from

either GDU 620 and will be synchronized on both units.

Sec 5

Sec 6

Details on using a Radar Altimeter as the source for setting minimums is in

Features

Additional

Section 2 - PFD - Radar Altimeter.

Annun.

& Alerts

Sec 7

Symbols

Radar Altimeter

Sec 8

Minimums Bug

GlossaryAppendix A

Index

Appendix B

Figure 2-23 Minimums Values with a Radar Altimeter

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Barometric Altitude

200 Foot Difference

Brown Band Indicating
The Ground

Radar Altimeter
Minimums Value

Radar Altimeter Value

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Setting the Altitude Minimums Bug is performed on either the FPL - Active

Flight Plan page or the FPL - Charts page.

For details for setting the Altitude Minimums Bug on the Active Flight Plan

page, refer to Section 3 - MFD - Flight Plan Pages.

For details for setting the Altitude Minimums Bug on the Charts page, refer

to Section 5 - Additional Features - Charts Menu Selections.

NOTE: If you highlight the minimums Altitude field and hit the CLR key, it

will turn the minimums alerting functionality off.

Foreword

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Avoidance

Hazard

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Features

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2.5 Vertical Speed (V/S) Indicator

Vertical speed data is presented on the bottom right of the PFD. A Vertical

Foreword

Speed bug and a bug setting are also available.

Sec 1

Sec 2

System

PFD

Vertical Speed Bug

Current Vertical Speed

MFD

Sec 3

Vertical Speed Bug Setting

Figure 2-24 Vertical Speed (V/S) Tape and Window

The Vertical Speed Indicator displays the aircraft vertical speed using a non-

Sec 4

Hazard

moving tape. The tape can be scaled at ±2000, ±3000, or ±4000 fpm as set by

Avoidance

the installer. Major gradations are every 1000 fpm and minor gradations every
500 fpm. The current vertical speed is displayed in the pointer along the tape.
Digits appear in the pointer when the climb or descent rate is greater than 100

Sec 5

Features

Additional

fpm. If the rate of ascent/descent exceeds the vertical speed displayed on the
tape, the pointer appears at the corresponding edge of the tape and the rate
appears inside the pointer. The Vertical Speed Indicator range determines the

Sec 6

Annun.

& Alerts

airspeed tape range.

VSI (set by installer) Airspeed Tape Range

Sec 7

Symbols

±2000 fpm 60 kts
±3000 fpm 70 kts

Sec 8

GlossaryAppendix A

±4000 fpm 80 kts

Table 2-1 Vertical Speed Settings

Setting the Vertical Speed Indicator Bug

1) Press the V/S key to activate Vertical Speed mode.

2) Turn the PFD knob to change the Vertical Speed Bug.

3) Press the center of the PFD knob to set the Vertical Speed value to the current

Index

Appendix B

vertical speed.

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2.6 Horizontal Situational Indicator

The Horizontal Situation Indicator (HSI) displays a rotating compass card in
a heading-up orientation. Letters indicate the cardinal points and numeric labels
occur every 30º. Major tick marks are at 10º intervals and minor tick marks at
5º intervals. A digital reading of the current heading appears on top of the HSI,
and the current ground track is represented on the HSI by a magenta diamond.
The HSI also presents turn rate, course deviation, bearing, and navigation
source information. The “MSG” annunciation will be shown in the HSI when
an unacknowledged message is present on the selected navigator. When the
message is acknowledged, the “MSG” annunciation will clear.

14 1513

1

2

3

4

5

6

12

11

10

9

Foreword

System

Sec 1

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PFD

Sec 3

MFD

Avoidance

Hazard

Sec 4

Additional

Features

Sec 5

& Alerts

Annun.

Sec 6

7

16

Turn Rate Indicator

1

Course Pointer

2

Heading Bug

3

Navigation Source

4

Aircraft Symbol

5

Course Deviation Indicator

6

(CDI)
Rotating Compass Card

7

OBS Mode Active

8

Lateral Deviation Scale

9

GPS Level of Service

10

To/From Indicator

11

Current Track Indicator

12

Turn Rate/Heading

13

Trend Vector
Current Heading

14

Lubber Line

15

MSG (Message) on Navigator

16

Figure 2-25 Horizontal Situation Indicator (HSI)

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Appendix B

Index

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The 360º HSI contains a Course Deviation Indicator (CDI), with a Course
Pointer, To/From Indicator, and a sliding deviation bar and scale. The course
pointer is a single line arrow (GPS1, VOR1, and LOC1) or a double line arrow

Foreword

(GPS2, VOR2, and LOC2) which points in the direction of the set course. “LOC”
will automatically be displayed if a localizer frequency is tuned. The To/From
arrow rotates with the course pointer and is displayed when the active NAVAID

Sec 1

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is received.

2.6.1 Setting the Heading Bug

PFD

Sec 2

The Selected Heading is shown to the upper left of the HSI for 10 seconds
after being adjusted. The light blue bug on the compass rose corresponds to the
Selected Heading.

MFD

Sec 3

Sec 4

Hazard

Sec 5

Additional

Sec 6

Annun.

NOTE: The current heading will have a "T" to the right of the heading
value when the Nav Angle is set to True in the System Setup page of the
Aux page group.

Avoidance

New Heading Bug Setting
(Magnetic North)

Features

New Heading Bug Setting

& Alerts

(True North)

Current Heading
(Magnetic North)

Heading Bug

Current Heading
(True north)

Figure 2-26 Heading Bug Setting

1) Press the HDG key to activate HDG mode.

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Symbols

2) Turn the PFD knob to change the Heading Bug.

OR

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3) Press the PFD knob in HDG mode to set the Heading Bug to the current

heading.

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2.6.2 Turn Rate Indicator

The Turn Rate Indicator is located directly above the rotating compass card.
Tick marks to the left and right of the lubber line denote half-standard and
standard turn rates. A magenta Turn Rate Trend Vector shows the current turn
rate. The end of the trend vector gives the heading predicted in six seconds,
based on the present turn rate. A standard-rate turn is shown on the indicator
by the trend vector stopping at the standard turn rate tick mark, corresponding
to a predicted heading of 18º from the current heading. At rates greater than four
deg/sec, an arrowhead appears at the end of the magenta trend vector and the
prediction is no longer valid.

Foreword

System

Sec 1

Sec 2

PFD

Sec 3

MFD

Standard Turn Rate

Heading Bug

½ Standard

Turn Rate

Figure 2-27 Turn Rate Indicator and Trend Vector

Turn Rate indication.

Arrowhead shown for a

Turn Rate > 4 deg/sec

Lubber Line

Current Track Indicator

Avoidance

Hazard

Additional

Features

2.7 Course Deviation Indicator

& Alerts

The Course Deviation Indicator (CDI) moves left or right from the course
pointer along a lateral deviation scale to display aircraft position relative to the
course. If the course deviation data is not valid, the CDI is not displayed.

360º HSI

GPS Level

Navigation

Source

Crosstrack

Error

of Service

Scale

CDI

Annun.

Symbols

Sec 7

Glossary Appendix A

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Appendix B

Index

Sec 4

Sec 5

Sec 6

Figure 2-28 Course Deviation Indicator

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NOTE: The ILS Localizer and Glideslope deviation indicators will indicate
full-scale deflection for the GNS 480 navigator at the second dot. The GNS
400W/500W series navigators will indicate full-scale deflection at the edge

Foreword

of the display.

2.7.1 Changing CDI Sources

Sec 1

System

The CDI can display two sources of navigation: GPS or NAV (VOR, and LOC).
Color indicates the current navigation source: magenta (for GPS) or green (for
VOR and LOC). The full-scale limits for the CDI are defined by a GPS-derived

PFD

Sec 2

distance when coupled to GPS. When coupled to a VOR or localizer (LOC), the
CDI has the same angular limits as a mechanical CDI. If the CDI exceeds the
maximum deviation on the scale (two dots) while coupled to GPS, the crosstrack

MFD

Sec 3

error (XTK) is displayed below the white aircraft symbol.

Sec 4

Hazard

Avoidance

Sec 5

Features

Additional

Sec 6

Annun.

GPS

Navigator 1

& Alerts

VLOC

Navigator 1

Sec 7

Symbols

Sec 8

GlossaryAppendix A

Index

Appendix B

2-22

GPS

Navigator 2

Figure 2-29 CDI Navigation Sources

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1) Press the CDI soft key to toggle between GPS and VOR/LOC source type.

2) Press 1-2 soft key to toggle between the 1 and 2 navigators of the GPS or VOR/

LOC sources.

Foreword

3) Verify the navigation source by the indication on the HSI and in the upper left

corner of the PFD.

NOTE: The selected navigator is the active navigator for all PFD and MFD
operations, except for the supplemental bearing pointers.

2.7.2 Changing CDI Course

The Selected Course is shown to the upper left of the HSI for 10 seconds after
being adjusted.

New Course Setting

Figure 2-30 Course Setting

1) Press the CRS key to activate Course mode.

2) Turn the PFD knob to change the Course values.
OR

3) Press the PFD knob to set a Course that will center the CDI to the VOR station

or waypoint if in GPS OBS mode.

System

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PFD

Sec 3

MFD

Avoidance

Hazard

Sec 4

Additional

Features

Sec 5

& Alerts

Annun.

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2.7.3 Vertical Deviation Indicator (VDI)

The Vertical Deviation (Glideslope) Indicator (VDI) appears to the left of
the VSI whenever an ILS frequency is tuned in the active NAV field. A green

Foreword

diamond acts as the VDI Indicator, like a glideslope needle on a conventional
indicator. If a localizer frequency is tuned and there is no glideslope signal, “NO
GS” is annunciated. The glideslope on an ILS approach is only shown if the

Sec 1

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current heading is within 90° of the selected course. This prevents the glideslope
from being displayed during localizer backcourse approaches.

PFD

Sec 2

MFD

Sec 3

Sec 4

Hazard

Avoidance

The vertical deviation is similar to the glideslope for GPS approaches

Sec 5

Features

supporting WAAS vertical guidance (LNAV+V, L/VNAV, LPV). When an approach

Additional

of this type is loaded into the flight plan and GPS is the selected navigation
source, the Vertical Deviation Indicator appears as a magenta diamond. If the

Sec 6

approach type downgrades to LNAV past the final approach fix (FAF), or the

Annun.

& Alerts

approach only supports LNAV service, “NO GP” is annunciated.

Vertical Deviation Source

Vertical Deviation Indicator

Figure 2-31 Vertical Deviation Indicator (ILS Source)

Sec 7

Symbols

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Index

Appendix B

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Vertical Deviation Source

Vertical Deviation Indicator

Figure 2-32 Vertical Deviation Indicator (GPS Source)

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2.7.4 Auto-Slewing

The G600 system is designed to interface with GNS navigator units and also
manage up to four different CDI course pointers (GPS1, NAV1, GPS2, NAV2)
independently. The G600 will automatically slew the NAV course pointer to the
correct final approach course when a ILS, LOC, LOC BC, LDA or SDF approach
is active in the GNS navigator and the appropriate frequency is in the active
window in the navigator. The G600 will Auto-Slew the HSI course pointer for an
ILS, LOC, LOC BC, LDA, or SDF approach when the steps below are completed
in the following order:

1) The desired approach is selected and activated in the navigator (this can be

verified by the approach waypoints appearing on the GDU620 MFD Nav Map
Page or FPL Page).

Foreword

System

Sec 1

Sec 2

PFD

Sec 3

MFD

2) The appropriate frequency is the active frequency in the navigator.

3) The CDI selection on the GDU 620 is changed to NAV course pointer for the

active navigator.

NOTE: If the NAV course pointer is displayed for the active navigator
when the approach is activated and the localizer frequency is tuned, the
pilot will need to switch to another CDI source and then back to NAV
for the course pointer to Auto-Slew.

For example, if NAV1 is currently selected, the pilot must:
press the CDI soft key twice: NAV1>GPS1>NAV1
OR
press the 1-2 soft key twice: NAV1>NAV2>NAV1

NOTE: For LOC BC approaches, the course pointer will slew 180 degrees
from the inbound course.

Avoidance

Hazard

Sec 4

Additional

Features

Sec 5

& Alerts

Annun.

Sec 6

Symbols

Sec 7

Glossary Appendix A

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Appendix B

Index

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Example of activating Auto-Slewing in the G600:

Foreword

Sec 1

System

Course Pointer slewed

to 218° for the ILS

Sec 4

PFD

Sec 2

MFD

Sec 3

Hazard

Avoidance

Figure 2-33 Auto-Slewing HSI with ILS Loaded and Shown with the Corresponding

Sec 5

Features

Additional

1) The aircraft is flying vectors to final on an active ILS approach, with the

Approach Plate

appropriate approach in the GNS navigator.

2) The appropriate ILS frequency must be activate in the navigator.

Sec 6

Annun.

& Alerts

3) Verify that the waypoints for the approach are displayed on the Nav Map Page

or the FPL Page of the MFD.

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Symbols

4) Upon approaching the final course, select LOC on the HSI.

NOTE: If auto CDI switching is active on the GNS unit, the GNS will force

Sec 8

GlossaryAppendix A

the GNS/GDU 620 to NAV when the aircraft is close to the LOC course.

5) The CDI and course pointer will change from magenta to green and the pointer

will move, or slew, to the final approach course (or 180° from the final approach
course for LOC BC approaches).

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Course Pointer slewed to

313° for the Backcourse

Figure 2-34 Auto-Slewing HSI with Localizer Backcourse Loaded and Shown with the

Corresponding Approach Plate

2.8 Supplemental Flight Data

2.8.1 Bearing Pointers

Two Bearing Pointers can be displayed on the HSI for NAV and GPS sources.
The pointers are light blue and are single- (BRG1) or double-lined (BRG2); an
icon is shown in the respective information window to indicate the pointer
type. The system must be configured for a second navigation source to show the
BRG2 selection.

Foreword

System

Sec 1

Sec 2

PFD

Sec 3

MFD

Avoidance

Hazard

Sec 4

Additional

Features

Sec 5

& Alerts

Annun.

Sec 6

Symbols

Sec 7

When a Bearing Pointer is displayed, its associated information window is
also displayed.

The Bearing Information windows are displayed to the lower sides of the HSI
and show:

• Bearingsource(GPS,NAV,orADF)

• Pointericon(BRG1=singleline,BRG2=doubleline)

The Bearing Pointer is removed from the HSI if:

• TheNAVradioisnotreceivingthetunedVOR station

• TheNAVradioistunedtoaLocalizer frequency

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• GPSisthebearingsourceandanactivewaypointisnotselected

• ADF is selected and a signal is not received (if you have an ADF that supports

a valid flag then the bearing pointer will be removed. If your ADF system

Foreword

does not include a valid flag then the bearing pointer will still be displayed,
regardless of ADF signal validity.)

Sec 1

System

Bearing 2 Pointer

Current Navigation Source

PFD

Sec 2

MFD

Sec 3

Bearing 1 Source

CDI

GPS Level
of Service

Bearing 1 Pointer

Bearing 2 Source

Bearing 2

Pointer Icon

Sec 4

Hazard

Avoidance

Bearing 1

Pointer Icon

Figure 2-35 HSI with Bearing Information

OCN

Sec 5

Features

Additional

Sec 6

Annun.

& Alerts

GPS1

GPS2
VOR1
VOR2
LOC1

CDI Source

GPS Mode

TERM

LNAV

LNAV+V

LNAV/VNAV

LOC2

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Sec 8

GlossaryAppendix A

MSG

LOI

GPS Advisory

LOI

Suspend

OBS

SUSP

Figure 2-36 PFD HSI Annunciations

1) Press the PFD soft key to display the navigation source keys.

2) Press the BRG 1 or BRG 2 soft keys to toggle between the available Nav

receivers of the selected source (such as: GPS, NAV, or ADF).

ENR

APR

LPV

LP

Appendix B

Index

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NOTE: The Bearing Line for navigation source 1 (BRG1) will be a single line.
The Bearing Line for navigation source 2 (BRG2) will be a double line.

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2.8.2 Temperature Display

The Outside Air Temperature (OAT) is displayed to the left of the HSI. The
OAT can be displayed in ºF or ºC, which is configured in the Aux System Setup
Page. The temperature is derived from the Temperature Probe on the aircraft.
The displayed temperature is the Static Air Temperature reported by the Air Data
Computer. This temperature value is corrected for ram air heating effects.

Figure 2-37 HSI Outside Air Temperature

Foreword

System

Sec 1

Sec 2

PFD

2.8.3 Wind Vectors

When selected, wind vector information is displayed in a window on the
PFD to the left of the HSI. The Wind Vector style is configured in the Aux Mode
System Setup page. While on the ground, the Wind Vector window will indicate
“No Wind Data.”

Figure 2-38 Wind Vector with No Wind Data

Four styles are available as shown below.

Style 1 Style 2 Style 3 Style 4

Figure 2-39 Wind Vector Style

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Avoidance

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Additional

Features

Sec 5

& Alerts

Annun.

Sec 6

Symbols

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Glossary Appendix A

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2.9 Radar Altimeter

When an optional Radar Altimeter is installed, the altitude received from the

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radar altitude will be displayed on the PFD.

NOTE: See the Radar Altimeter documentation for details on the radar

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PFD

Sec 2

MFD

Sec 3

altimeter performance and limitations.

Barometric Altitude

150 Feet Above Ground

Brown Band Indicating The Ground

Sec 4

Hazard

Avoidance

Radar Altimeter Value

Figure 2-40 Radar Altimeter Display - 150 foot RA Altitude

When the radar altitude is 0, the brown band will be level with the altitude

Sec 5

Features

tape pointer. As the radar altitude increases above 0, the brown band will move

Additional

down the tape in an amount equal to the current radar altitude.

Sec 6

Annun.

& Alerts

Barometric Altitude
0 Foot Difference

(On Ground)

Sec 7

Symbols

Sec 8

GlossaryAppendix A

Brown Band Indicating The Ground

Radar Altimeter Value

Figure 2-41 Radar Altimeter Display - 0 foot RA Altitude

The Radar Altimeter self-test process will be annunciated on the PFD above
the Radar Altimeter altitude value. The self-test is a wiring test to indicate
communication between the GDU and the Radar Altimeter. The self-test will be

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Appendix B

cancelled after 15 seconds, the Test key is pressed again, or you leave the System
Setup page.

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NOTE: Not all Radar Altimeters have the TEST function.

1) Turn the large MFD knob to Aux mode and then turn the small MFD knob to

the System Setup page.

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2) Press the RA TEST soft key. "RA TEST" will be annunciated above the Radar

Altimeter value. The Radar Altimeter value will show a certain number to
indicate that communication is taking place between the Radar Altimeter and
the GDU. See your Radar Altimeter documentation for the appropriate value.

Figure 2-42 Radar Altimeter Test Annunciation

3) Press the RA TEST key again to stop the self-test

.

4) If the unit fails the self-test, the RA value will not match the expected value. The

"RA FAIL" annunciation will appear on the PFD when the GDU is not receiving
any Radar Altimeter data. "RA FAIL" is not related to the self-test.

Figure 2-43 Radar Altimeter Failure Annunciation

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Index

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PFD

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Avoidance

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Additional

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Index

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3 MULTI-FUNCTION DISPLAY (MFD)

The MFD displays a color moving map with navigation information. Moving
map information is shown on the two Navigation Map pages and the optional
Weather (WX) pages (requires a datalink and subscription or the GWX 68
Weather Radar).
VORs, airways, airspaces), geographic data (e.g., cities, lake, highways,
borders), topographic data (map shading indicating elevation), and hazard
data (e.g., traffic, terrain, weather). The map options set for Navigation Map
page 1 are used as the default settings for the optional Weather (WX) pages.
The amount of displayed data can be reduced by pressing the DCLTR soft
key. The Navigation Map can be oriented four different ways: North Up
(NORTH UP), Track Up (TRACK UP), Desired Track Up (DTK UP), or
Heading Up (HDG UP).

The Navigation Map displays aviation data (e.g., airports,

Wind Vector

Map Orientation

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System

Sec 1

Sec 2

PFD

Sec 3

MFD

Avoidance

Hazard

Sec 4

Additional

Features

Sec 5

Map Scale

Range Select

Page Group Position

Page Group

Page Label

SD Card Slots

Soft KeysSoft Key Labels

Large MFD Knob

(Select Page Group)

Menu
Clear

Enter

Small MFD Knob

(Select Page)

Figure 3-1 MFD Description

The nose of the aircraft icon is placed on the Navigation Map at the location
corresponding to the calculated present position. The aircraft position and
the flight plan legs are based on information received from the currently
selected GPS navigator. The leg of the active flight plan currently being
flown is shown as a magenta line on the navigation map. The other legs are
shown in white.

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Annun.

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Symbols

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Glossary Appendix A

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Appendix B

Index

There are 28 different map ranges available, from 500 feet to 2000 NM.
The current range is indicated in the lower right corner of the map and
represents the top-to-bottom distance covered by the map. To change the
map range on any map, press the RNG keys on the right side of the bezel.

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3.1 Functional Display Map

Sec 1

System

PFD

Sec 2

Map Group Wx Group (opt) Aux Group

Turn large MFD knob to change page groups

FPL Group

MFD

Sec 3

Sec 4

Hazard

Avoidance

Sec 5

Features

Additional

Sec 6

Annun.

& Alerts

Sec 7

Symbols

Sec 8

GlossaryAppendix A

Nav Map 1

Nav Map 2

Split Screen (opt)

Wx Data 1 (opt)

Wx Data 2 (opt)

Wx Data 3 (opt)

Turn small MFD knob to select pages within a group

Traffic (opt)

Weather Radar (opt)

Ext Video (opt)

System Setup

XM Info (opt)

XM Radio (opt)

Active FPL

Wpt Info

Charts (opt)

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Index

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Terrain (TAWS/SVT opt)

System Status

Pos Report (opt)

Figure 3-2 MFD Page Groups

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3.2 MFD Soft Key Map

The soft keys available depend on the page displayed and the features available.
The soft key “Alerts” is present on the far right position in all MFD displays.

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Map

NavMap1

Declutter

Map

Traffic
Topo
Terrain

NavMap2

Declutter
Map

Traffic
Topo
Terrain

Split Screen

Traffic

Standby
Operate
Alt Mode

Standby
Operate
Alt Mode
Below
Normal
Above
Unrest

Terrain

View

360
Arc

Inhibit

Wx

Wx Data Link 1

Legend
SRFC Time
Wind Down
Wind Up

Wx Data Link 2

Legend
SRFC Time
Wind Down
Wind Up

Wx Data Link 3

Legend
SRFC Time
Wind Down
Wind Up

Wx Radar

Mode
Control
Horizon
Vertical
Back

Aux

External Video
System Setup

Default Unit
Default Speed

XM Info

Lock

XM Radio

Channel

CH ­CH +
DIR CH

Category

CAT ­CAT +
ALL

Volume

Mute
Vol ­Vol +

Presets

PS1
...
PS15

System Status

LRU
DBASE

Position Reporting

Send

Iridium Telephone

Dial
Answer
Hang Up
Vol
Keys

Fpl

Active Fpl

Info

Wpt Info

Rwy/Freq
Apt Dir
Wx

Charts

NOTAM
Detail

Header
Plan
Profile
Minimums

Select

System

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PFD

Sec 3

MFD

Avoidance

Hazard

Sec 4

Additional

Features

Sec 5

& Alerts

Annun.

Sec 6

Symbols

Sec 7

Glossary Appendix A

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Appendix B

Index

Figure 3-3 MFD Soft Keys

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3.3 Navigation Map Pages

Map displays are used extensively in the GDU 620 to provide situational
awareness in flight. The Navigation map pages can display the following

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information:

• Airports, NAVAIDs, airspace,

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airways, land data (highways,

System

cities, lakes, rivers, borders, etc.)
with names

• MapPointer information (distance

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and bearing to pointer, location of
pointer, name, and other pertinent
information)

MFD

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• Maprange

• Wind direction and speed

Sec 4

• Maporientation

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Avoidance

• Iconsforenabledmapfeatures

Symbols used on the MFD are detailed in Section 7.

Sec 5

Features

Additional

Wind Vector and Speed Map Orientation

• Aircrafticon(representingpresent

position)

• Navrange ring

• Flightplan legs

• Trackvector

• Topographyscale

• Topographydata

• XMNEXRADWeather

• XMLightning

• XMStormCells

Procedure Turn in

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Annun.

& Alerts

Flight Plan

Sec 7

Symbols

Sec 8

GlossaryAppendix A

Aircraft Symbol

(Present Position)

Terrain Symbol

Indicates Terrain is

Displayed

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Active Flight

Plan Leg

Page Name

Figure 3-4 MFD Map Description

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TFR Data Window

Elevation Window

Topo Scale

Traffic Icons
with Relative
Altitude and Trend
Indicator

Terrain Data Scale

Map Range

Page Location

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3.3.1 Default Navigation Map Page

While on any page of the MFD, you may easily return to the first Navigation
Map page of the Map group by

pressing and holding the CLR key to return

to the first page (Home Page) of the Map group.

3.3.2 Editing Information

1) Press the small MFD knob to activate editing.

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System

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2) Turn the large MFD knob to select desired item.

3) Turn the small MFD knob to change the highlighted value.

4) Press ENT to accept the displayed value.

5) Press the small MFD knob to cancel selection or to end editing.

NOTE: Page Group and Page are shown at the bottom of the MFD.

Page Group

Turn Large MFD knob

Turn Small MFD knob

Page

Figure 3-5 Page Group and Page Locator

3.3.3 Selecting Page Options

1) Change the fields or the setup of a page by pressing the MENU key and make

the necessary adjustments with the MFD knobs.

2) Press ENT to accept the displayed value. Press the small MFD knob to cancel

selection or to end editing.

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Avoidance

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Additional

Features

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& Alerts

Annun.

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Symbols

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3.3.4 Changing the Navigation Map Range

The Range (RNG) keys on the right side of the bezel are used to change the
map display range. Pressing the RNG key will zoom out (increasing the

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displayed map range) and pressing the RNG key will zoom in (decreasing
the displayed map range). The Map Range is shown in the lower right corner of
the MFD and represents the top-to-bottom distance covered by the map. The

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System

map ranges available are from 500 feet to 2000 NM. When the map range is
decreased to a point that exceeds the capability of the GDU 620 to accurately
represent the map, a magnifying glass icon is shown to the left of the map

PFD

Sec 2

range.

Map Range Overzoom Icon

MFD

Sec 3

Map Range

Figure 3-6 Map Range

3.3.5 Decluttering Map Pages

Sec 4

Sec 5

Sec 6

The Map Declutter feature allows the pilot to progressively step through

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Avoidance

four levels of decluttering to remove map information. The declutter level is
displayed in the DCLTR soft key.

Features

Additional

Figure 3-7 Map Declutter Soft Key

Annun.

& Alerts

1) There are four levels of decluttering. DCLTR (0) shows the most detail. DCLTR-3

removes the most detail.

2) While viewing one of the Navigation Map pages, press the DCLTR soft key.

Sec 7

Symbols

Each successive press of the DCLTR soft key will toggle through the declutter
levels. Features marked with a “•” are shown at the indicated Declutter Level.

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NOTE: Traffic is automatically decluttered from Nav Map pages when the
map scale is above 150 NM.

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Feature 0 1 2 3 Feature 0 1 2 3

Airways • Class D Airspace • •

River/Lake Names • Tower • •

Land/Country Text • TRSA • •

Large City • ADIZ • •

Medium City • Alert Areas • •

Small City • Caution Areas • •

Small Town • Danger Areas • •

Freeways • Warning Areas • •

Highways • Large Airports • • •

Roads • Medium Airports • • •

Railroads • Prohibited Areas • • •

Political Boundaries • MOAs • • •

Lat/Lon Grids • • Runway Labels • • •

VORs • •

Lightning Strike Data

• • •

NDBs • • NEXRAD Data • • •

Intersections • • Traffic Symbols • • •

Class B Airspace • • Traffic Labels • • •

Class C Airspace • • Water Detail • • • •

Active FPL Legs • • • •

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MFD

Avoidance

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Additional

Features

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Annun.

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Table 3-1 Features Shown at Each Decluttering Level

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3.3.6 Panning

The Panning Map Page function allows you to move the map beyond its
current limits without adjusting the map scale and to examine information at

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the pointer location. When you select the panning function — by pressing the
small MFD knob — a target pointer flashes on the map display. A window also
appears at the top of the map display showing the latitude/longitude position of

Sec 1

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the pointer, the ETE from your present position to the pointer, elevation at the
pointer, and bearing and distance to the pointer from your present position.

PFD

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Avoidance

Sec 5

Features

Additional

Information is related

to the tip of the pointer

Elevation at Pointer

ETE from present position

to tip of pointer

Lat/Lon at Pointer

Sec 6

Annun.

& Alerts

Map Pointer Present Position

Sec 7

Symbols

Figure 3-8 Navigation Map Pointer Location Information

1) While viewing a Map or Chart page, press the small MFD knob. A flashing

pointer will appear in the tip of the ownship symbol. The measured information

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is referenced to the tip of the arrow.

GlossaryAppendix A

Figure 3-9 Navigation Map Initial Pointer Location

2) Turn the large MFD knob to move the cursor horizontally. Turn the small MFD

knob to move the cursor vertically.

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3) Press the small MFD knob again to cancel panning. The display will return to

the previous map view.

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3.3.7 Selecting Items on the Map

When the target pointer is placed on an object, the name of that object is
highlighted (even if the name wasn’t originally displayed on the map). This
feature applies to airports, NAVAIDs, user-created waypoints, roads, lakes,
rivers — just about everything displayed on the map except route lines. When
an airport, NAVAID, or user waypoint is selected on the map display, you can
review information about the item.

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System

Sec 1

1) While viewing the Navigation Map pages of the Map page group, press the

small MFD knob to activate panning.

2) Move the cursor with the small and large MFD knobs to highlight a feature.

2) Press ENT to display information about the highlighted feature.

3) Press the INFO soft key (if available) to view more information about the

highlighted feature.

4) Press the WX soft key (if available) to view TAF and METAR information.

5) Press the small MFD knob again to return to panning.

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MFD

Avoidance

Hazard

Sec 4

Additional

Features

Sec 5

& Alerts

Annun.

Sec 6

Symbols

Sec 7

Glossary Appendix A

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3.3.8 Measuring Distances

The “Measure Bearing/Distance” function provides a quick and easy method
to determine the bearing and distance between any two points on the Navigation

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Map.

1) While viewing one of the Navigation Map pages of the Map page group, press

Sec 1

Sec 2

Sec 3

Sec 4

Hazard

Sec 5

Additional

MENU.

System

2) Turn the

Distance“ and then press

PFD

MFD

large

or small MFD knobs to highlight “Measure Bearing/

ENT

.

Figure 3-10 Navigation Map Measure Distance Function

3) Your present position will be marked as the starting reference point. To choose a

Avoidance

different starting reference point, turn the large or small MFD knobs to desired
point and press ENT.

Features

Sec 6

Annun.

& Alerts

Figure 3-11 Measure Distance Starting Reference Point

4) Turn the large or small MFD knobs to move the cursor to a reference point. The

distance and bearing is displayed at the top of the display.

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Appendix B

Distance and Bearing Between Start and End Points

Symbols

GlossaryAppendix A

Index

Figure 3-12 Bearing/Distance Measurement

Ending Reference

Point position

Ending Reference Point

Starting Reference Point

5) Press the small MFD knob to stop measuring.

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3.3.9 Customizing Navigation Map Pages

The Navigation Map pages are customized by selecting options from the Page
Menu. The Page Menu options include choices for Map Setup and Measure
Bearing/Distance. The Map Setup choice covers selections for Map, Weather,
Traffic, and Aviation depending on the installed equipment of a given aircraft.

3.3.10 Map Setup

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System

Sec 1

The Map Setup selection from the Page Menu allows you to customize the
displayed items.

1) While viewing one of the Navigation Map pages of the Map page group, press

the MENU key to display the Navigation Map Page

Figure 3-13 Navigation Map Page Menu

Menu

.

2) With the cursor flashing on the “Map Setup” option. Press the ENT key to

display the Map Setup Menu.

3) Use the large and small

MFD

knobs to select the Group and press ENT to

allow editing of the selected group. The groups shown depend on the features
available for equipment installed in your aircraft.

Sec 2

PFD

Sec 3

MFD

Avoidance

Hazard

Sec 4

Additional

Features

Sec 5

& Alerts

Annun.

Sec 6

Symbols

Sec 7

Glossary Appendix A

Sec 8

Figure 3-14 Navigation Map Page Menu Map Group Selection

4) Press the small MFD knob to return to the Navigation Map Page.

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Map Group Weather Group

Menu

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Item

Orientation Direction NEXRAD

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North Up AtOff/Range NEXRAD

Adjustment Menu

(optional)

Adjustment Menu

Item

Off/Range Traffic Off/Modes Safe Taxi

Viewing

Range

Off/Range Rwy

Cell Mov

Traffic Group

(optional)

Adjustment Menu

Item

Item

Viewing

Range

Extension

Range

PFD

Sec 2

Auto Zoom On/Off NEXRAD

Legend

On/Off INT/NDB

Viewing

Range *

Land Data On/Off XM Ltng Off/Range VOR

MFD

Sec 3

Viewing
Range*

Track Vector

Hazard

Avoidance

Length

Wind

Sec 4

Vector

Nav Range

Sec 5

Ring

Features

Additional

Topo Data On/Off Restricted* Off/Range

Off/Time Class B/

TMA *

On/Off Class C/

TCA *

On/Off Class D * Off/Range

Topo Scale On/Off MOA

Sec 6

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& Alerts

Terrain

Data

Terrain

Scale

Symbols

Obstacle

On/Off Other/

On/Off TFR * Off/Range

Off/Range Airways Off/Modes

(Military)*

ADIZ *

Viewing

Range

Sec 8

Lat/Lon

GlossaryAppendix A

Off/Range

Viewing

Range

Field of

On/Off

View**

Aviation Group

Adjustment

Off/Range

Off/Range

Off/Range

Off/Range

Off/Range

Off/Range

Off/Range

Off/Range

* - shown if the Aviation database is current. ** - shown if Synthetic Vision is available.

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Table 3-2 Navigation Map Page Menu Selections

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3.3.10.1 Map Feature Options

Choose the options to determine the values for display on each Navigation
Map. The options you save will be retained until changed. The options may be
selecting by using the following procedure:

1) While viewing one of the Navigation Map pages of the Map page group, press

the MENU key. With “Map Setup” highlighted, press ENT.

Figure 3-15 Navigation Map Page Menu

With the Map Group active, turn the large MFD knob to highlight the desired

option.

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PFD

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MFD

Avoidance

Hazard

Sec 4

Additional

Features

Sec 5

Figure 3-16 Navigation Map Page Menu Map Group Selection

2) Turn the small MFD knob to change the highlighted value.

3) Press ENT to accept the displayed value. The next option will be highlighted.

4) Press the small MFD knob to cancel selection or to end editing and return to

the Navigation Map page or turn the large MFD knob to the next option.

Map Orientation

The Orientation option sets the orientation of the Navigation Map.

Figure 3-17 Navigation Map Orientation

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North Up At

The North Up At option allows you to select the map range where at and
above the selected value the Map Orientation will automatically change to

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North Up. For example, with the 500 NM value selected in the figure below,
when the map range of the MFD is 500 NM or more, the map orientation will
automatically become North Up.

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System

1) While viewing the Navigation Map 1 or 2 of the Map page group, press the

MENU key. With “Map Setup” highlighted, press ENT. With the Map Group
active, turn the large MFD knob to highlight the “North Up At” option.

PFD

Sec 2

2) Turn the small MFD knob to change the highlighted value.

MFD

Sec 3

Sec 4

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Avoidance

Sec 5

Features

Additional

Sec 6

Annun.

& Alerts

Sec 7

Symbols

Figure 3-18 Navigation Map “North Up At” Orientation Range Selection

3) Press ENT to accept the displayed value. The next option will be highlighted.

4) Press the small MFD knob to cancel selection or to end editing and return to

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GlossaryAppendix A

the Navigation Map page or turn the large MFD knob to the next option.

Index

Appendix B

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Auto Zoom

With a valid flight plan, the Auto Zoom feature will automatically change the
Navigation Map range depending on the distance to the next waypoint in the
flight plan. If enabled, it will also automatically zoom to the SafeTaxi zoom range
when the aircraft is on the ground. Auto Zoom can be overridden at any time by
manually zooming with the RNG keys or enabling OBS mode. Auto Zoom is re­enabled once one of the following conditions is met:

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Sec 1

1) A waypoint is sequenced,

2) the aircraft transitions from “on ground” to “in air,”

3) a point is reached where the Auto Zoom range matches the manual override

range (known as auto-sync),

4) Auto Zoom is toggled off and back on in the Navigation Map Setup page,

OR

5) OBS mode is turned off.

Activating Auto Zoom

1) While viewing the Navigation Map 1 or 2 pages of the Map page group, press

the MENU key. With “Map Setup” highlighted, press ENT. With the Map Group
active, turn the large MFD knob to highlight the “Auto Zoom” option.

2) Turn the small MFD knob to select On or Off.

Sec 2

PFD

Sec 3

MFD

Avoidance

Hazard

Sec 4

Additional

Features

Sec 5

& Alerts

Annun.

Sec 6

Symbols

Sec 7

Glossary Appendix A

Sec 8

Figure 3-19 Navigation Map Auto Zoom

3) Press ENT to accept the displayed value. The next option will be highlighted.

4) Press the small MFD knob to cancel selection or to end editing and return to

the Navigation Map page or turn the large MFD knob to the next option.

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Land Data

The Land Data option selects whether detailed land features, such as rivers,
roads, cities, are displayed. Topo features, traffic, terrain, and obstacles will still

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be displayed, even with Land Data turned off.

1) While viewing the Navigation Map 1 or 2 of the Map page group, press the

Sec 1

MENU key. With “Map Setup” highlighted, press ENT. With the Map Group

System

active, turn the large MFD knob to highlight the “Land Data” option.

2) Turn the small MFD knob to select On or Off.

PFD

Sec 2

MFD

Sec 3

Sec 4

Hazard

Avoidance

Sec 5

Features

Additional

Figure 3-20 Navigation Map Land Data

3) Press ENT to accept the displayed value. The next option will be highlighted.

4) Press the small MFD knob to cancel selection or to end editing and return to

Sec 6

Annun.

& Alerts

the Navigation Map page or turn the large MFD knob to the next option.

Sec 7

Symbols

Sec 8

GlossaryAppendix A

Index

Appendix B

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Track Vector Length

When turned on, the Track Vector Length option will show a dashed line
and arrow extending from the aircraft icon illustrating the current Track and the
distance the aircraft will travel in the selected time.

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System

Sec 1

Track Vector

Aircraft Present Position

Figure 3-21 Navigation Map Track Vector

1) While viewing the Navigation Map 1 or 2 of the Map page group, press the

MENU key. With “Map Setup” highlighted, press ENT. With the Map Group
active, turn the large MFD knob to highlight the “Track Vector Length”
option.

2) Turn the small MFD knob to select the Track Vector Length time value or Off.

Sec 2

PFD

Sec 3

MFD

Avoidance

Hazard

Sec 4

Additional

Features

Sec 5

& Alerts

Annun.

Sec 6

Symbols

Sec 7

Glossary Appendix A

Sec 8

Figure 3-22 Navigation Map Track Vector Length Selection

3) Press ENT to accept the highlighted value. The next option will be highlighted.

4) Press the small MFD knob to cancel selection or to end editing and return to

the Navigation Map page or turn the large MFD knob to the next option.

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Wind Vector

The Wind Vector option when turned on will show a box in the top right
corner of the MFD indicating the wind direction and speed.

Foreword

Wind SpeedWind Direction

Sec 1

System

Figure 3-23 Navigation Map Wind Vector Display

1) While viewing the Navigation Map 1 or 2 of the Map page group, press the

PFD

Sec 2

MENU key. With “Map Setup” highlighted, press ENT. With the Map Group
active, turn the large MFD knob to highlight the “Wind Vector” option.

2) Turn the small MFD knob to select the On or Off.

MFD

Sec 3

Sec 4

Hazard

Avoidance

Sec 5

Features

Additional

Sec 6

Annun.

& Alerts

Figure 3-24 Navigation Map Wind Vector Selection

Sec 7

3) Press ENT to accept the displayed value. The next option will be highlighted.

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4) Press the small MFD knob to cancel selection or to end editing and return to

the Navigation Map page or turn the large MFD knob to the next option.

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Nav Range Ring

When turned on, the Nav Range Ring option will show a ring with a compass
rose around your present position on the Navigation Map. The relative size
shown on the map will remain the same (25% of the map range).

Range Ring Radius

Range Ring with Compass Rose

Figure 3-25 Navigation Map Range Ring

1) While viewing the Navigation Map 1 or 2 of the Map page group, press the

MENU key. With “Map Setup” highlighted, press ENT. With the Map Group
active, turn the large MFD knob to highlight the “Nav Range Ring” option.

2) Turn the small MFD knob to select On or Off.

Foreword

System

Sec 1

Sec 2

PFD

Sec 3

MFD

Avoidance

Hazard

Sec 4

Additional

Features

Sec 5

Figure 3-26 Navigation Map Range Ring Selection

3) Press ENT to accept the displayed value. The next option will be highlighted.

4) Press the small MFD knob to cancel selection or to end editing and return to

the Navigation Map page or turn the large MFD knob to the next option.

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Topo Data

The Topo Data option selects whether the colored topographical features are
displayed. Traffic, Land Data, Terrain, and Obstacles will still be displayed even

Foreword

with Topo Data turned off.

Topo Data Off Topo Data On

Sec 1

System

PFD

Sec 2

MFD

Sec 3

Sec 4

Hazard

Avoidance

Figure 3-27 Navigation Map Topo Data

1) While viewing the Navigation Map 1 or 2 of the Map page group, press the

Sec 5

Additional

MENU key. With “Map Setup” highlighted, press ENT. With the Map Group

Features

active, turn the large MFD knob to highlight the “Topo Data” option.

2) Turn the small MFD knob to select On or Off.

Sec 6

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& Alerts

Sec 7

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Figure 3-28 Navigation Map Topo Data Selection

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3) Press ENT to accept the displayed value. The next option will be highlighted.

4) Press the small MFD knob to cancel selection or to end editing and return to

the Navigation Map page or turn the large MFD knob to the next option.

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Sec 3

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Avoidance

Hazard

Sec 4

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Features

Sec 5

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Topo Scale

The Topo Scale option selects whether the elevation scale for topographical
features on the Navigation Map is displayed. The scale will be located on the

Foreword

right side of the display.

Minimum/Maximum

Range of Topography

Sec 1

Displayed on the Map

System

PFD

Sec 2

Range of Topography
Displayed on the Map

MFD

Sec 3

Sky Indication

Current Aircraft Altitude

Current Ground Level Indication

Sec 4

Hazard

Avoidance

Figure 3-29 Navigation Map Topo Scale

1) While viewing the Navigation Map 1 or 2 of the Map page group, press the

Sec 5

Additional

MENU key. With “Map Setup” highlighted, press ENT. With the Map Group

Features

active, turn the large MFD knob to highlight the “Topo Scale” option.

2) Turn the small MFD knob to select On or Off.

Sec 6

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& Alerts

Sec 7

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Figure 3-30 Navigation Map Topo Scale Selection

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3) Press ENT to accept the displayed value. The next option will be highlighted.

4) Press the small MFD knob to cancel selection or to end editing and return to

the Navigation Map page or turn the large MFD knob to the next option.

Foreword

Terrain Data

The Terrain Data option selects whether Terrain Data is shown on the
Navigation Map. The Terrain Data Icon will be shown when Terrain has
been selected.

Terrain Data Off

Figure 3-31 Navigation Map Terrain Data

Terrain Data On

Terrain Data

Terrain Elevation Scale
Terrain Data Icon

System

Sec 1

Sec 2

PFD

Sec 3

MFD

Avoidance

Hazard

Sec 4

Additional

Features

Sec 5

& Alerts

Annun.

Sec 6

Symbols

Sec 7

Figure 3-32 Navigation Map Terrain Data Selection

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1) While viewing the Navigation Map 1 or 2 of the Map page group, press the

MENU key. With “Map Setup” highlighted, press ENT. With the Map Group
active, turn the large MFD knob to highlight the “Terrain Data” option.

Foreword

2) Turn the small MFD knob to select On or Off.

3) Press ENT

Sec 1

System

4) Press the small MFD knob to cancel selection or to end editing and return to

to accept the displayed value. The next option will be highlighted.

the Navigation Map page or turn the large MFD knob to the next option.

Terrain Scale

PFD

Sec 2

The Terrain Scale option selects whether the Terrain Scale is shown on the
Navigation Map. The Terrain scale will be located on the right side of the display.

MFD

Sec 3

Sec 4

Hazard

Avoidance

Figure 3-33 Navigation Map Terrain Scale

1) While viewing the Navigation Map 1 or 2 of the Map page group, press the

MENU key. With “Map Setup” highlighted, press ENT. With the Map Group

Sec 5

Additional

active, turn the large MFD knob to highlight the “Terrain Scale” option.

Features

Sec 6

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Figure 3-34 Navigation Map Terrain Scale Selection

2) Turn the small MFD knob to select On or Off.

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3) Press ENT to accept the displayed value. The next option will be highlighted.

Potential Impact Point

Unlighted Obstacle

Projected Flight Path

1000 ft

100 ft Threshold

Terrain more than 1000 ft below the aircraft altitude (Black)

Terrain between 100 ft and 1000 ft below the
aircraft altitude (Yellow)

Terrain above or
within 100 ft
below the aircraft
altitude (Red)

4) Press the small MFD knob to cancel selection or to end editing and return to

the Navigation Map page or turn the large MFD knob to the next option.

Obstacle Data Viewing Range

The Obstacle Data Viewing Range option selects whether the Obstacle Data
is shown on the Navigation Map. Obstacles will be shown at and below the
selected map range. Map ranges above this value will not show the Obstacle
Data. In the range selection example below where 30 NM is selected, obstacles
will be shown at map ranges of 30 NM and lower.

Foreword

System

Sec 1

Sec 2

PFD

Unlighted Obstacle
(Height is less than

1000 feet AGL)

Obstacles Within

1000 feet of Aircraft

Lighted Obstacle

(Height is less than

1000 feet AGL)

Unlighted Obstacle

(Height is greater

than 1000 feet AGL)

Lighted Obstacle

(Height is greater than

1000 feet AGL)

Figure 3-35 Navigation Map Obstacle Icons

Figure 3-36 TERRAIN Altitude/Color Correlation

Sec 3

MFD

Avoidance

Hazard

Sec 4

Additional

Features

Sec 5

& Alerts

Annun.

Sec 6

Symbols

Sec 7

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Sec 8

Obstacles Within 100 feet

of Aircraft or Above

Figure 3-37 Navigation Map Obstacle Data

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1) While viewing the Navigation Map 1 or 2 of the Map page group, press the

MENU key. With “Map Setup” highlighted, press ENT. With the Map Group
active, turn the large MFD knob to highlight the “Obstacle Data” option.

Foreword

2) Turn the small MFD knob to select the viewing range or Off.

Sec 1

System

PFD

Sec 2

MFD

Sec 3

Sec 4

Hazard

Avoidance

Sec 5

Features

Additional

Sec 6

Annun.

& Alerts

Figure 3-38 Navigation Map Obstacle Data Selection

3) Press ENT to accept the displayed value. The next option will be highlighted.

Sec 7

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4) Press the small MFD knob to cancel selection or to end editing and return to

the Navigation Map page or turn the large MFD knob to the next option.

Sec 8

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Lat/Lon Viewing Range

The Lat/Lon Viewing Range option

Foreword

selects whether Lat/Lon line is shown on
the MFD. Lat/Lon lines will be shown at and
below the selected map range. Map ranges

System

Sec 1

above the selected value will not show the
Lat/Lon lines. When Off is selected, Lat/
Lon lines will not be shown. In the figure

Sec 2

below where 200 NM is selected, Lat/Lon

PFD

lines will be shown at map ranges of 200
NM and lower.

Sec 3

MFD

Avoidance

Hazard

Figure 3-39 Navigation Map Lat/Lon Selection

Additional

Features

Sec 4

Sec 5

Lat/Lon Reference Information

Figure 3-40 Navigation Map Lat/Lon Information

1) While viewing the Navigation Map 1 or 2 of the Map page group, press the

MENU key. With “Map Setup” highlighted, press ENT. With the Map Group
active, turn the large MFD knob to highlight the “Lat/Lon” option.

2) Turn the small MFD knob to change the highlighted value.

3) Press ENT

to accept the displayed value. The next option will be highlighted.

4) Press the small MFD knob to cancel selection or to end editing and return to

the Navigation Map page or turn the large MFD knob to the next option.

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Field of View

The PFD Field of View used for the Synthetic Vision Technology (SVT™)
option (when enabled) can be represented on the MFD Navigation Map Page

Foreword

lateral image. Two dashed lines forming a V-shape in front of the aircraft symbol
on the MFD, represent the forward viewing area shown on the PFD.

Sec 1

System

PFD

Sec 2

MFD

Sec 3

Sec 4

Hazard

Avoidance

Sec 5

Features

Additional

Sec 6

Annun.

Sec 7

Sec 8

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Figure 3-41 Navigation Map Field of View Selection

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1) While viewing the Navigation Map 1 or 2 of the Map page group, press the

MENU key. With “Map Setup” highlighted, press ENT. With the Map Group
active, turn the large MFD knob to highlight the “Field of View” option.

2) Turn the small MFD knob to select On or Off.

3) Press ENT

to accept the displayed value. The next option will be highlighted.

4) Press the small MFD knob to cancel selection or to end editing and return to

the Navigation Map page or turn the large MFD knob to the next option.

Field of View Borders

Foreword

System

Sec 1

Sec 2

PFD

Sec 3

MFD

Avoidance

Hazard

Sec 4

Additional

Features

Sec 5

& Alerts

Annun.

Sec 6

Figure 3-42 Navigation Map Field of View on the MFD

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3.3.10.2 Weather Feature Options (Optional)

The Weather group selection from the Map Setup Page Menu allows you to
customize the NEXRAD Viewing Range, NEXRAD Cell Movement, and Lightning

Foreword

Viewing range. Weather is an optional feature that requires a GDL 69/69A and
an XM Weather subscription, or other weather product (such as GFDS).

Sec 1

1) While viewing the Navigation Map 1 or 2 page of the Map page group, press

System

the MENU key to display the Navigation Map Page

PFD

Sec 2

MFD

Sec 3

Figure 3-43 Navigation Map Page Menu

2) With the cursor flashing on the “Map Setup” option, press the ENT key to

Sec 4

Hazard

Avoidance

display the Map Setup Menu.

Menu

.

3) Use the large and small

Sec 5

Additional

Sec 6

Annun.

Sec 7

ENT to allow editing of the selected group. The groups shown depend on the

Features

features available for equipment installed in your aircraft.

& Alerts

Symbols

MFD

knobs to select the Weather Group and press

Figure 3-44 Navigation Map Page Menu Weather Group Selection

Sec 8

4) Press the small MFD knob to return to the Navigation Map Page.

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