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WARNING: Do not use outdated database information.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 Pilots using an outdated database do so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,

MFD

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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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Features

Additional

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Annun.

& Alerts

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Symbols

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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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Hazard

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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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Annun.

& Alerts

Figure 1-15 Selection Modes Adjusted with the PFD Knob

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Symbols

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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GlossaryAppendix A

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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