Garmin GNS 530 User Manual
GNS 530(A)
Pilot’s Guide and Reference
RECORD OF REVISIONS
Revision Date of Revision Description
A 5/00 Initial Release
B 5/01 Update to reflect software changes through 2.06
C 4/03 Update to reflect software changes through 4.0
D 2/07 Updated layout, added TAWS, TERRAIN, TIS, and Weather
information, per SW v6.02
E 7/07 Updated per Main SW v6.03
F 6/08 Removed Proximity Advisory info from Section 14
G 09/08 Converted format of figures to accommodate printing process
H 12/09 Added Section 14.2, GTS 8XX Traffic Systems
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comparing the information in this manual to other software versions.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION 1: INTRODUCTION ........................................... 1-1
1.1 Accessories and Packing List ................................. 1-1
1.2 Key and Knob Functions ......................................... 1-2
1.3 Takeoff Tour ............................................................... 1-5
SECTION 2: COM ..................................................................2-1
2.1 Communicating using the GNS 530 ......................2-1
SECTION 3: NAV PAGES .................................................. 3-1
3.1 Main Page Groups ....................................................3-1
3.2 NAV Page Group ....................................................... 3-2
3.3 Default NAV Page .....................................................3-2
3.4 Map Page ...................................................................3-6
3.5 TERRAIN Page .......................................................... 3-15
3.6 TAWS Page ...............................................................3-18
3.7 NAV/COM Page ........................................................ 3-21
3.8 Satellite Status Page ............................................. 3-23
SECTION 4: DIRECT-TO NAVIGATION ......................... 4-1
4.1 Overview .................................................................... 4-1
SECTION 5: FLIGHT PLANS..............................................5-1
5.1 Flight Plan Catalog Page ........................................ 5-1
5.2 Active Flight Plan Page ...........................................5-8
SECTION 6: PROCEDURES ............................................... 6-1
6.1 Approaches, Departures, and Arrivals .................6-1
6.2 Non-Precision Approach Operations .................... 6-3
6.3 ILS Approaches ....................................................... 6-25
6.4 Points to Remember for All Approaches........... 6-32
SECTION 7: WPT PAGES .................................................... 7-1
7.1 WPT Page Group ....................................................... 7-1
7.2 Airport Location Page ............................................. 7-4
7.3 Airport Runway Page .............................................. 7-6
7.4 Airport Frequency Page ..........................................7-8
7.5 Airport Approach Page ......................................... 7-10
7.6 Airport Arrival Page ...............................................7-12
7.7 Airport Departure Page ........................................7-14
7.8 Intersection Page ................................................... 7-16
7.9 NDB Page .................................................................. 7-16
7.10 VOR Page ................................................................ 7-17
7.11 User Waypoint Page.............................................7-18
SECTION 8: NRST PAGES ................................................. 8-1
8.1 NRST Page Group .....................................................8-1
8.2 Nearest Airport Page ............................................... 8-3
8.3 Nearest Intersection Page ...................................... 8-5
8.4 Nearest NDB Page .................................................... 8-6
8.5 Nearest VOR Page ....................................................8-6
8.6 Nearest User Waypoint Page .................................8-8
8.7 Nearest Center (ARTCC) Page ................................ 8-8
8.8 Nearest Flight Service Station (FSS) Page ..........8-9
8.9 Nearest Airspace Page .......................................... 8-11
SECTION 9: VLOC RECEIVER ...........................................9-1
9.1 VLOC (VOR/LOCALIZER/GLIDESLOPE) Receiver
Operations ......................................................................... 9-1
SECTION 10: AUX PAGES ............................................... 10-1
10.1 AUX Page Group ................................................... 10-1
10.2 Flight Planning Page ...........................................10-2
10.3 Utility Page ..........................................................10-10
10.4 Setup Page ........................................................... 10-18
SECTION 11: VERTICAL NAVIGATION (VNAV) ..... 11-1
SECTION 12: TERRAIN .....................................................12-1
12.1 INTRODUCTION ......................................................12-1
12.2 TERRAIN Page ........................................................12-3
12.3 TERRAIN Alerts ......................................................12-4
12.4 Database Information for TERRAIN .................. 12-9
SECTION 13: TAWS ............................................................ 13-1
13.1 INTRODUCTION ......................................................13-1
13.2 TAWS Page ............................................................. 13-3
13.3 TAWS Alerts ............................................................13-4
13.4 Database Information for TAWS .....................13-11
SECTION 14: ADDITIONAL FEATURES ..................... 14-1
14.1 Traffic Information Service (TIS) Interface ..... 14-1
14.2 GTS 8XX Traffic Systems ...................................14-11
14.3 Weather Data Link Interface ...........................14-19
SECTION 15: FAULT DETECTION and
EXCLUSION............................................................................. 15-1
15.1 Detection and Exclusion ..................................... 15-1
15.2 Pre-Departure Verification of FDE ....................15-2
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SECTION 16: MESSAGES, ABBREVIATIONS, and
NAV TERMS ............................................................................ 16-1
16.1 Messages ................................................................ 16-1
16.2 Abbreviations ........................................................16-9
16.3 Navigation Terms ...............................................16-12
Appendix A: Data Card Use ..........................................A-1
Appendix B: Specifications ........................................... B-1
Appendix C: Troubleshooting Q & A ........................C-1
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WARNINGS,
CAUTIONS, AND NOTES
WARNING: Navigation and terrain separation must NOT be predicated upon the use of the TAWS function. The
TAWS 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 TAWS 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 data is obtained from third party sources. Garmin is not able to independently verify the
accuracy of the terrain data.
WARNING: The terrain data should be used only as an aid for situational awareness. Terrain data must not
be used as the sole basis for decisions or maneuvers to avoid terrain or obstacles. Terrain data must not be
used for navigation.
WARNING: The altitude calculated by GNS 530 GPS receivers is geometric height above Mean Sea Level and
could vary significantly from the altitude displayed by pressure altimeters in aircraft. GPS altitude should never
be used for vertical navigation. Always use pressure altitude displayed by pressure altimeters in the aircraft.
WARNING: The Jeppesen database used in the GNS 530 system must be updated regularly in order to ensure
that its information remains current. Updates are released every 28 days. A database information packet is
included in the GNS 530 package. Pilots using an outdated database do so entirely at their own risk.
WARNING: The basemap (land and water data) must not be used for navigation, but rather only for nonnavigational situational awareness. Any basemap indication should be compared with other navigation
sources.
WARNING: For safety reasons, GNS 530 operational procedures must be learned on the ground.
WARNING: 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 GNS 530 utilize GPS as a precision electronic
NAVigation AID (NAVAID). Therefore, as with all NAVAIDs, information presented by the GNS 530 can be
misused or misinterpreted and, therefore, become unsafe.
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WARNINGS,
CAUTIONS, AND NOTES
WARNING: Use the GNS 530, Weather Data Link Interface, TIS, and TAWS at your own risk. To reduce the risk
of unsafe operation, carefully review and understand all aspects of the GNS 530 Pilot’s Guide documentation
and the GNS 530 Flight Manual Supplement. Thoroughly practice basic operation prior to actual use. During
flight operations, carefully compare indications from the GNS 530 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.
CAUTION: The GNS 530 display lens is 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: The Garmin GNS 530 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.
NOTE: All visual depictions contained within this document, including screen images of the GNS 530 panel and
displays, are subject to change and may not reflect the most current GNS 530 system. Depictions of equipment
may differ slightly from the actual equipment.
NOTE: This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired operation.
NOTE: Unless otherwise specified within this manual, the term ‘GNS 530’ applies to the GNS 530, GNS 530A,
and GNS 530(A) w/TAWS models. Please note that the difference between the GNS 530 and the GNS 530A
models is indicated under ‘VHF COM Performance’ in the Specifications section of this manual (Appendix B).
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 website at
www.garmin.com/prop65.
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WARRANTY
AVIATION LIMITED WARRANTY
All Garmin avionics products are warranted to be free from defects in materials or workmanship for: two years from the date of
purchase for new Remote-Mount and Panel-Mount products; one year from the date of purchase for new portable products and any
purchased newly-overhauled products; six months for newly-overhauled products exchanged through a Garmin Authorized Service
Center; and 90 days for factory repaired or newly-overhauled products exchanged at Garmin in lieu of repair. Within the applicable
period, Garmin will, at its sole option, repair or replace any components that fail in normal use. Such repairs or replacement will be
made at no charge to the customer for parts or labor, provided that the customer shall be responsible for any transportation cost.
This warranty does not apply to: (i) cosmetic damage, such as scratches, nicks and dents; (ii) consumable parts, such as batteries,
unless product damage has occurred due to a defect in materials or workmanship; (iii) damage caused by accident, abuse, misuse,
water, flood, fire, or other acts of nature or external causes; (iv) damage caused by service performed by anyone who is not an
authorized service provider of Garmin; or (v) damage to a product that has been modified or altered without the written permission of
Garmin. In addition, Garmin reserves the right to refuse warranty claims against products or services that are obtained and/or used
in contravention of the laws of any country.
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NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO
YOU.
Garmin retains the exclusive right to repair or replace (with a new or newly-overhauled replacement product) the product or software
or offer a full refund of the purchase price at its sole discretion. SUCH REMEDY SHALL BE YOUR SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY FOR
ANY BREACH OF WARRANTY.
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International Purchases: A separate warranty may be provided by international distributors for devices purchased outside the
United States depending on the country. If applicable, this warranty is provided by the local in-country distributor and this distributor
provides local service for your device. Distributor warranties are only valid in the area of intended distribution. Devices purchased in
the United States or Canada must be returned to the Garmin service center in the United Kingdom, the United States, Canada, or
Taiwan for service.
To obtain warranty service, contact your local Garmin Authorized Service Center. For assistance in locating a Service Center near you,
visit the Garmin Website at ‘http://www.garmin.com’ or contact Garmin Customer Service at 800-800-1020.
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SECTION 1: INTRODUCTION
1.1 ACCESSORIES AND PACKING LIST
Congratulations on choosing the finest, most advanced
panel mount IFR navigation/communication system
available. The GNS 530 represents Garmin’s commitment
to provide accurate, easy-to-use avionics.
Before installing and getting started with the GNS 530,
please check to see that the package includes the following
items. If any parts are missing or damaged, please contact
a Garmin dealer immediately.
Standard Package:
• GNS 530 Unit
• NavData® Card
• Terrain Data Card
• Installation Rack
• Connectors
The Garmin dealer performs the installation and
configuration of the GNS 530. The GNS 530 is secured
in the installation rack with the proper wiring connections
performed. After installation, the NavData Card and the
Terrain Data Card (if applicable) are installed into their
correct slots on the front of the unit (Appendix A). A
Garmin dealer can answer questions about the installation
such as location of antennas or any connections to other
equipment in the panel.
NOTE: Help Garmin provide better support by
completing on-line registration. Registration
ensures notification of product updates, new
products, and provides for lost or stolen unit
tracking. Have the serial number of the GNS
530 available and connect to the website (www.
garmin.com). Look for the product registration
link on the home page.
• GPS Antenna
• Pilot’s Guide
• Quick Reference Guide
• 400/500 Series Display Interface Pilot’s Guide
Addendum
• Database Subscription Packet
• Warranty Registration Card
• GNS 530 Simulator CD-ROM
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1.2 KEY AND KNOB FUNCTIONS
The GNS 530 is designed to make operation as simple
as possible. The key and knob descriptions (Figure
1-1) provide a general overview of the primary function(s)
for each key and knob. The takeoff tour (Section 1.3)
is intended to provide a brief overview of the primary
functions of the GNS 530.
1
2
3
4
5
Experiment with the unit and refer to the reference
sections for more information.
Data is entered using the large and small knobs.
Experiment with them to become efcient at entering data.
This greatly reduces the amount of time spent operating
the GNS 530 in flight.
7
8
9
10
11
12
1
COM Flip-flop
2
COM Power/Volume
3
VLOC Flip-flop
4
VLOC Volume
5
Small left knob
1-2
6
6
7
8
9
10
14
15
16
Figure 1-1 Keys and Knobs
Large left knob
RNG (map range)
Direct-to
MENU
CLR (clear)
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17
11
ENT (enter)
12 17
Small right knob
13 18
Large right knob
14 19
CDI
15
OBS
19
16
13
MSG (message)
FPL (flight plan)
VNAV
PROC (procedures)
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Left-hand Keys and Knobs
(1) COM Flip-flop Key – Swaps the active and standby
COM frequencies. Press and hold to select emergency
channel (121.500 MHz).
(2) COM Power/Volume Knob – Controls unit power
and communications radio volume. Press momentarily to
disable automatic squelch control.
(3) VLOC Flip-flop Key – Used to swap the active and
standby VLOC frequencies (i.e., make the selected standby frequency active).
(4) VLOC Volume Knob – Controls audio volume for
the selected VOR/Localizer frequency. Press momentarily
to enable/disable the ident tone.
(5) Small Left Knob (COM/VLOC) – Used to tune
the kilohertz (kHz) value of the standby frequency for
the communications transceiver (COM) or the VLOC
receiver, whichever is currently selected by the tuning
cursor. Press this knob momentarily to toggle the tuning
cursor between the COM and VLOC frequency fields.
(6) Large Left Knob (COM/VLOC) – Used to tune the
megahertz (MHz) value of the standby frequency for the
communications transceiver (COM) or the VLOC receiver,
whichever is currently selected by the tuning cursor.
Right-hand Keys and Knobs
(7) RNG Key – Allows the pilot to select the desired map
range. Use the up arrow to zoom out to a larger area, or
the down arrow to zoom in to a smaller area.
(8) Direct-to Key – Provides access to the direct-to func-
tion, which allows the pilot to enter a destination waypoint
and establishes a direct course to the selected destination
(Section 4).
(9) MENU Key – Displays a context-sensitive list of
options. This options list allows the pilot to access
additional features or make settings changes which relate
to the currently displayed page.
(10) CLR Key – Used to erase information, remove map
detail, or to cancel an entry. Press and hold the CLR key
to immediately display the Default NAV Page.
(11) ENT Key – Used to approve an operation or complete
data entry. It is also used to confirm information during
power on.
(12) Small Right Knob – Used to select pages within
one of the page groups. Press this knob momentarily
to display the on-screen cursor. The cursor allows the
pilot to enter data and/or make a selection from a list of
options. When entering data, the small right knob is used
to select the desired letter or number and the large right
knob is used to move to the next character space. The
small right knob is also used to move the target pointer
up (turn clockwise) or down (counterclockwise) when the
map panning function is active.
(13) Large Right knob – Used to select page groups:
NAV, WPT, AUX, or NRST. With the on-screen cursor
enabled, the large right knob allows the pilot to move
the cursor about the page. The large right knob is also
used to move the target pointer right (turn clockwise) or
left (counterclockwise) when the map panning function
is active.
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` NOTE: Data is entered using the large and
small right knobs (Figure 1-2). Experiment with
them to become efficient at entering data. This
will greatly reduce the amount of time spent
operating the GNS 530 in flight.
Figure 1-2 Blank Direct-to Page
NOTE: When the GNS 530 is displaying a list
of information that is too long for the display
screen, a scroll bar appears along the right-hand
side of the display (Figure 1-3). The scroll bar
graphically indicates the number of additional
items available within the selected category. To
scroll through the list, press the small right knob
to activate the cursor, then turn the large right
knob.
Scroll Bar
Bottom Row Keys
(14) CDI Key – Used to toggle which navigation source
(GPS or VLOC) provides output to an external HSI or
CDI.
(15) OBS Key – Used to select manual or automatic
sequencing of waypoints. Pressing the OBS Key selects
OBS mode, which retains the current ‘active to’ waypoint
as the navigation reference even after passing the waypoint
(i.e., prevents sequencing to the next waypoint). Pressing
the OBS Key again returns the unit to normal operation,
with automatic sequencing of waypoints. When OBS
mode is selected, the pilot may set the desired course
to/from a waypoint using the Select OBS Course pop-up
window, or an external OBS selector on the HSI or CDI.
(16) MSG Key – Used to view system messages and to
alert the pilot to important warnings and requirements.
See Section 16.1 for more information on messages.
(17) FPL Key – Allows the pilot to create, edit, activate,
and invert flight plans, as well as access approaches,
departures, and arrivals. A closest point to ight plan
feature is also available from the FPL Key. See Section 5
for more information on flight plans.
(18) VNAV (Vertical Navigation) Key – Allows the
pilot to create a three-dimensional profile which provides
guidance to a nal (target) altitude at a specied location
See Section 11.
(19) PROC Key – Allows the pilot to select and remove
approaches, departures, and arrivals from the flight plan.
When using a ight plan, available procedures for the
departure and/or arrival airport are offered automatically.
Otherwise, the pilot may select the desired airport, then
the desired procedure.
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Figure 1-3 Scroll Bar
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1.3 TAKEOFF TOUR
reading within this Pilot’s Guide includes:
Overview
The Garmin GNS 530 provides the pilot accurate
navigational data and communication capability, along
with non-precision and precision approach certification
in the IFR environment. The takeoff tour is designed to
familiarize the pilot with:
• Powering up the unit
• Changing frequencies
• Entering data
• Performing a simple direct-to
• Selecting IFR procedures
• Using some limited flight plans
In addition, this section briey covers the Default NAV
Page, the Map Page, and the NAV/COM Page, which are
available as part of the NAV Page Group. These pages are
used for most of the in-flight navigation.
The takeoff tour assumes that the unit and antennas
have been properly installed and that the GNS 530’s
default settings have not been changed. If any of the
factory default settings (position format, units of measure,
selectable elds, etc.) have been changed, the pictures
shown here may not exactly match what is shown on
the GNS 530. Prior to using the GNS 530 for the rst
time, Garmin recommends that the aircraft be moved to a
location that is well away from buildings and other aircraft
so the unit can collect satellite data without interruption.
This takeoff tour is intended to provide a brief
introduction of the GNS 530’s major features. Sections
2 through 14 of this manual describe these features and
others in additional detail. Refer to these sections, as
needed to learn or review the details regarding a particular
feature.
Service staff is available during normal business hours
(U.S. Central time zone) at the phone and fax numbers
listed on page ii. Garmin can also be reached by mail
(page ii) or at our website address, www.garmin.com.
Powering up the GNS 530
using the COM Power/Volume knob at the top left
corner of the unit. Turning it clockwise turns unit power
on and increases the COM radio volume. After turning
the unit on, a welcome page is displayed while the unit
performs a self test, followed sequentially by the Unit Type
Page (Figure 1-4) and the Software Version Page. Then
(depending on conguration) the Weather Page, the Trafc
Page, the Aviation Database Page, and the Land/Terrain/
Obstacles Database Page are sequentially displayed.
After becoming familiar with the basics, some suggested
• Flight plan features - Section 5
• IFR procedures - Section 6
• Waypoint information pages (database
information) - Section 7
• Unit settings (conguring the unit to the pilot’s
preferences) - Section 10
If more information is needed, Garmin’s Customer
The GNS 530’s power and COM volume are controlled
Figure 1-4 Unit Type Page
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The Database Versions Page (Figure 1-5) appears
next, which shows the current database information
on the NavData and Terrain Data Cards. Database
information highlighted in yellow indicates the database
is not within its effective dates. The NavData database is
updated every 28 days and must be current for approved
instrument approach operations. Information on database
subscriptions is available inside the GNS 530 package.
Figure 1-5 Database Versions Page
Acknowledging the database information:
Press the ENT Key.
Check CDI/HSI, RMI, and
Other Instruments to verify
these Indications
Should Match Current
OBS Course Selection
Fuel Capacity is
entered manually
Fuel On-Board
and Fuel Flow
are Provided
by Sensors, if
Installed
Select to Set
Fuel Level to
Full Capacity
Select to display
Checklists Page
Instrument Panel Self-test Page
Once the database has been acknowledged, the
Instrument Panel Self-test Page appears (Figure 1-6).
To ensure that the GNS 530 and any connected
instruments are working properly, check for the following
indications on the CDI/HSI, RMI, external annunciators,
and other connected instruments:
• Course deviation - Half left/no ag
• TO/FROM ag - TO
• Bearing to destination - 135°
• Distance to destination - 10.0 nm
• All external annunciators (if installed) - On
• Glideslope - Half up/no ag
• Time to destination - 4 minutes
• Desired track - 149.5°
• Ground speed - 150 knots
The Instrument Panel Self-test Page indicates the
currently selected OBS course, fuel capacity (CAP), fuel
on board (FOB), and fuel ow (FF). The fuel capacity,
fuel on board, and fuel flow may be manually entered if
the installation does not include connection to sensors
which automatically provide these figures.
Entering fuel capacity, fuel on board,
or fuel flow figures (if not provided by
sensors):
1) Turn the large right knob to select the Fuel
Capacity, Fuel on Board, or Fuel Flow field.
2) Turn the small and large right knobs to enter
the desired figure (Figure 1-7) and press the
ENT Key.
Figure 1-6 Instrument Panel Self-Test Page
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Figure 1-7 Fuel Flow Selected
The Instrument Panel Self-test Page includes selections
to set fuel on board to full capacity and access the
Checklists Page. This allows the pilot to quickly set fuel
to full limits and display any checklists that have been
entered, such as start up or takeoff checklists.
Setting fuel on board to full (if not
provided by sensor):
1) Turn the large right knob to highlight ‘Set Full
Fuel?’ (Figure 1-8).
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Viewing the Checklists Page:
1) Turn the large right knob to highlight ‘Go To
Chklist?’ (Figure 1-9) and press the ENT Key.
Figure 1-9 ‘Go To Chklist?’ Highlighted
2) Turn the large right knob to select the desired
checklist, then execute each step (Section
10.3, Utility Page: Checklists) in the selected
checklist.
3) Once the pilot completes the desired checklist(s),
press the small right knob to return to the
Checklists Page. Press the small right knob
again to return to normal operation on the
Satellite Status Page or the Map Page.
Figure 1-8 ‘Set Full Fuel?’ Highlighted
2) Press the ENT Key and verify that fuel on board
now matches the fuel capacity figure. Fuel on
board is reduced, over time, based on the fuel
flow figure.
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4) Once instrument operation has been verified
with the Instrument Panel Self-test Page
displayed, highlight ‘OK?’, and press the ENT
Key.
NOTE: The GNS 530 can hold up to nine checklists
with up to 30 entries in each checklist.
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Satellite Status Page
The Satellite Status Page (Figure 1-10) appears as the
GNS 530 attempts to collect satellite information.
When an ‘Acquiring’ status is displayed on the Satellite
Status Page, the signal strengths of any satellites received
appear as ‘bar graph’ readings. This is a good indication
that the unit is receiving signals and a position x is being
determined. Following the first-time use of the GNS 530,
the time required for a position x varies, usually from
one to two minutes.
Figure 1-10 Satellite Status Page
The Satellite Status Page displays a ‘Search Sky’ status, and
the message annunciator (MSG), above the MSG Key also
ashes to alert the pilot of system message, ‘Searching the
Sky’.
Viewing a system message:
Press the MSG Key (Figure 1-11).
The Message Page appears and displays the status or
warning information applicable to the receiver’s current
operating condition.
Figure 1-11 Message Page
If the unit can only obtain enough satellites for 2D
navigation (no altitude), the unit uses the altitude provided
by the altitude encoder (if one is connected).
The ‘INTEG’ annunciator (bottom left corner of the
screen) indicates that satellite coverage is insufcient to
pass built-in integrity monitoring tests. In the example
above, not enough satellites are being received to determine
a position. The Satellite Status Page shows the ID numbers
for the satellites and the relative signal strength of each
satellite received (as a bar graph reading).
‘Searching Sky’ indicates that satellite almanac data
is not available or has expired (if the unit hasn’t been
used for six months or more). This means the unit is
acquiring satellite data to establish almanac and satellite
orbit information, which can take five to ten minutes.
The data is recollected from the first available satellite.
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Returning to the previous page after
viewing a message:
Press the MSG Key again.
NOTE: The GNS 530 utilizes certain software
algorithms to ensure reliable GPS receiver
operation. Receiver Autonomous Integrity
Monitoring (RAIM) and Fault Detection and
Exclusion (FDE) are two examples. These features
allow navigation during Oceanic/Remote legs of
a flight using the GNS 530. For further details,
please refer to Sections 10.3, 10.4, and 14.
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Selecting COM and VLOC Frequencies
While the GNS 530 is acquiring a position, take a
minute to dial in the active and standby frequencies to
be used for the first phase of the flight. The GNS 530’s
display is divided into separate windows (or screen areas),
including a COM Window, VLOC Window, and the GPS
Window (Figure 1-12).
COM Window
Active
Frequency
Standby
Frequency
VLOC
Window
Figure 1-12 Standby Frequency 135.325 MHz
Changing the standby communication
frequency:
1) Press the small left knob if needed, to move
the tuning cursor to the COM Window (Figure
1-12).
2) Turn the large left knob to select the MHz,
and the small left knob to select the kHz of
the desired frequency.
GPS Window
Placing the standby communication
frequency in the active field:
Press the COM Flip-flop Key (Figure 1-13).
Figure 1-13 Active Frequency 135.325 MHz
Once the active frequency has been entered, repeat
steps 1 and 2 to enter the standby frequency. After both
communication frequencies have been entered, the COM
Window may be kept ‘hot’ by leaving the cursor on the
standby frequency. Move the cursor to the VLOC Window
by pressing the small left knob.
NOTE: When selecting VLOC frequencies, the
tuning cursor automatically returns to the COM
Window after 30 seconds of inactivity.
Changing the standby VLOC frequency:
1) Press the small left knob if needed, to activate
the tuning cursor in the VLOC Window.
2) Turn the large left knob to select the MHz,
and the small left knob to select the kHz of
the desired frequency.
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Placing the standby frequency in the active
field:
Press the NAV Flip-flop Key.
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Page Groups
Page Groups
NAV Group WPT Group AUX Group NRST Group
see Section 3 see Section 7 see Section 10 see Section 8
Table 1-1 Page Groups
The bottom right corner of the screen (Figure 1-14)
indicates which page group (Table 1-1) is currently being
displayed, the number of pages available within that group
(indicated by square icons), and the placement of the
current page within that group (indicated by a highlighted
square icon).
In addition to the NAV Page Group, additional page groups
are available for waypoint information (WPT), auxiliary
(AUX) functions such as ight planning or unit settings, and
listings for nearest (NRST) airports or other facilities.
NAV Pages
There are ve pages available under the NAV Page
Group*:
• Default NAV Page
• Map Page
• TAWS Page
• NAV/COM Page
• Satellite Status Page
The Default NAV Page, the Map Page, and the NAV/
COM Page are used for most of the in-ight navigation.
Selecting the NAV Page Group and
displaying the Default NAV Page:
Press and hold the CLR Key.
Selecting the desired NAV Page:
Turn the small right knob until the desired
page is displayed.
Current Page Group Number of Pages in
Current Page Group
Figure 1-14 Current Page and Page Group
Position of
Current Page
within Current
Page Group
Selecting the desired page group and page:
Turn the large right knob until a page from the
desired page group is displayed.
Turn the small right knob until the desired page
is displayed.
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Map Page
After the GNS 530 acquires satellites and computes
a position, the Map Page (Figure 1-15) appears
automatically.
Map Display
Present
Position
Map Range
Figure 1-15 Map Page
The Map Page displays the present position (using an
airplane symbol) relative to nearby airports, VORs, NDBs,
intersections, user waypoints, and airspace boundaries.
The route is displayed as a solid line.
Optional data elds for destination waypoint (WPT),
desired track (DTK), track (TRK), distance to waypoint
(DIS), and ground speed (GS) appear on the right-hand
side of the display. These elds are user selectable (Section
3.4, Selecting Desired On-screen Data) to allow the pilot
to congure the unit. Available settings include: altitude,
bearing, enroute safe altitude, estimated time of arrival,
minimum safe altitude, and ground track.
A Map Setup Page is provided to designate the
maximum range at which each map feature appears.
These settings provide an automatic decluttering of the
map (based upon preferences) while adjusting the range.
See Section 16.3 for definitions of these navigation terms.
Data
Fields
Desired Track
While viewing the Map Page, the pilot can quickly
declutter and remove many of the background map details
by pressing the CLR Key (repeatedly) until the desired
detail is depicted.
To change the map range, press the up arrow (to zoom
out) or the down arrow (to zoom in) of the RNG (map
range) Key. The current map range is depicted in the
lower left corner of the Map Display.
Direct-to Navigation
The GNS 530 can use direct point-to-point navigation
to provide guidance from takeoff to touchdown, even
in the IFR environment. Once a destination is selected,
the unit provides speed, course, and distance data based
upon a direct course from the present position to the
destination. A destination can be selected from any page
with the Direct-to Key.
Selecting a direct-to destination:
1) Press the Direct-to Key. The Select Direct-to
Waypoint Page appears with the destination
field highlighted.
2) Turn the small right knob to enter the first
letter of the destination waypoint identifier.
The destination waypoint may be an airport,
VOR, NDB, intersection, or user waypoint,
as long as it is in the database or stored in
memory as a user waypoint.
3) Turn the large right knob to the right to move
the cursor to the next character position.
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4) Repeat steps 2 and 3 to spell out the rest of
the waypoint identifier (Figure 1-16).
Figure 1-16 Direct-to Waypoint Page
5) Press the ENT Key to confirm the identifier. The
‘Activate?’ function field is highlighted (Figure
1-17).
Default NAV Page
During most ights, the Default NAV Page, the Map
Page, and the NAV/COM Page are the primary pages used
for navigation.
Selecting the Default NAV Page:
Press and hold the CLR Key (F igure
1-18).
User-Selectable Data Fields (all four corners)
Active Leg
Course
Deviation
Indicator
(CDI)
Figure 1-18 Default NAV Page
of Flight
Plan, or
Direct-to
Destination
Figure 1-17 ‘Activate?’ Highlighted
6) Press the ENT Key to activate a direct-to course
to the selected destination.
Once a direct-to destination is selected, press and hold
the CLR Key to display the Default NAV Page.
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The Default NAV Page (Figure 1-18) displays a graphic
course deviation indicator (CDI), the active leg of the flight
plan (as dened by the current ‘from’ and ‘to’ waypoints),
and four user-selectable data fields. The default settings
for these fields are desired track (DTK), distance to
waypoint (DIS), ground speed (GS), and estimated time
enroute (ETE). See Section 16.3 for denitions of these
navigation terms.
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Changing the data fields:
1) From the Default NAV page, press the MENU
Key and select ‘Change Fields?’ (Figure 1-19).
Figure 1-19 Default NAV Page Menu
2) Turn the large right knob to select the data
field to be changed.
3) Turn the small right knob to display a list of
data options (Figure 1-20).
NAV/COM Page
From the Default NAV Page, turn the small right knob
until the NAV/COM Page (Figure 1-21) is displayed.
Departure, Enroute, or
Frequency
Type
The NAV/COM Page displays the available frequencies
(communications and navigation) for the departure airport,
any enroute airports which are included in the flight plan,
and the nal destination airport. When using the direct-
to function, frequencies are listed for the airport nearest to
the starting position and the destination airport.
Arrival Airport
Frequency
List
Figure 1-21 NAV/COM Page
Figure 1-20 ‘Select Field Type’ Window
4) Press the ENT Key to select the desired data
item and return to the Default NAV Page.
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Displaying the frequency list for the
desired flight plan or direct-to airport:
1) Press the small right knob to activate the
cursor on the airport identifier field (in the GPS
Window).
2) Turn the small right knob to display the list
of airports (departure, arrival, and enroute) for
the flight plan or direct-to. Continue to turn
the small right knob until the desired airport
is selected.
3) Press the ENT Key to display the frequency list
for the selected airport.
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A frequency listed on the NAV/COM Page can be
quickly transferred to the standby eld of the COM
Window or the VLOC Window. This time-saving process
prevents having to ‘re-key’ a frequency already displayed
elsewhere on the screen.
Selecting a communication or navigation
frequency:
1) Press the small right knob to activate the
cursor in the GPS Window.
2) Turn the large right knob to select the desired
frequency from the list.
3) Press the ENT Key to transfer the selected
frequency to the standby field in the COM or
VLOC Window. COM frequencies automatically
go to the standby field of the COM Window and
navigation frequencies automatically go to the
standby field of the VLOC Window, regardless
of which window is currently highlighted by
the cursor.
4) To activate the selected frequency, press the
COM or VLOC Flip-flop Key.
Displaying frequencies for a different
airport along the flight plan.
1) Press the small right knob to highlight the
airport identifier field.
2) Turn the small right knob to display the list of
airports within the flight plan (Figure 1-22).
Figure 1-22 Airport Window
3) Continue turning the small right knob to select
the desired airport and press the ENT Key.
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IFR Procedures
Once the direct-to or ight plan is conrmed, the whole
range of instrument procedures is available. Departures
(SIDs), arrivals (STARs), non-precision and precision
approaches are stored within the NavData card and are
available using the PROC (procedures) Key.
To display the Procedures Page (Figure 1-23), press the
PROC Key.
Figure 1-23 Procedures Page
The steps required to select and activate an approach,
departure, or arrival are identical. This introductory
section shows examples of the steps required to select an
approach, but keep in mind the same process also applies
to departures and arrivals.
Selecting an approach, departure, or
arrival:
1) Turn the large right knob to select the desired
option (‘Select Approach?’, ‘Select Arrival?’,
or ‘Select Departure?’) from the Procedures
Page.
4) For approaches, a window appears (Figure
1-24) to select the desired initial approach
fix (IAF) or provide a ‘vectors’ option to select
just the final course segment of the approach.
Turn the small right knob to select the desired
option and press the ENT Key. (The ‘vectors’
option extends the final inbound course beyond
the final approach fix, allowing the pilot to
intercept the final course segment beyond its
normal limits.)
Figure 1-24 Approach Window
5) For departures and arrivals, a window appears
to select the desired transition. Turn the small
right knob to select the desired option and
press the ENT Key.
In the flight plan or direct-to, the departure or arrival
airport is replaced with the sequence of waypoints
contained within the selected procedure.
2) Press the ENT Key to display a list of
available procedures for the arrival (when using
approaches or STARs) or departure (when using
SIDs) airport.
3) Turn the small right knob to select the desired
procedure and press the ENT Key.
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Nearest (NRST) Pages
The NRST Page Group provides detailed information
on the nine nearest airports, VORs, NDBs, intersections,
and user-created waypoints within 200 nm of the current
position. In addition, pages are also provided to display
the ve nearest center (ARTCC/FIR) and Flight Service
Station (FSS) points of communication, plus alert the
pilot to any nearby special-use or controlled airspaces.
There are eight pages available in the NRST group:
• Nearest Airport Page
• Nearest NDB Page
• Nearest User Waypoints Page
• Nearest FSS Page
• Nearest Intersection Page
• Nearest VOR Page
• Nearest ARTCC Page
• Nearest Airspace Page
The communication frequencies and runway
information may both be examined directly from the
Nearest Airport Page. As discussed earlier for the NAV/
COM Page, the pilot may also place any displayed
frequency into the standby COM or VLOC eld by
highlighting the frequency with the cursor and pressing
the ENT Key.
Displaying the NRST pages:
1) If necessary, press and hold the CLR Key to
select the NAV group and display the Default
NAV Page.
2) Turn the large right knob to select the NRST
Page Group, as indicated by ‘NRST’ appearing
in the lower right corner of the screen.
3) Turn the small right knob to select the desired
NRST Page.
Displaying a list of nearby airports:
1) Turn the large right knob to select the NRST
Page Group and (if needed) the small right
knob to select the Nearest Airport Page (Figure
1-25).
Figure 1-25 Nearest Airport Page
2) To scroll through the list, press the small right
knob, then turn the large right knob (Figure
1-26)
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The Nearest Airport Page may be used in conjunction
with the Direct-to Key to quickly set a course to a nearby
facility in an in-flight emergency. Selecting a nearby
airport as a direct-to destination overrides the flight plan
or cancels a previously selected direct-to destination. (The
pilot still has the option of returning to the flight plan
by cancelling the direct-to; see Section 4.1, Cancelling
Direct-to Navigation.)
Figure 1-26 Scrolling the Nearest Airport List
Viewing additional information for a
nearby airport:
1) Press the small right knob to activate the
cursor.
2) Turn the large right knob to select the desired
airport from the list.
3) Press the ENT Key to display waypoint (WPT)
information pages for the selected airport
(Figure 1-27).
Selecting a nearby airport as a direct-to
destination from the Nearest Airport Page:
1) From the Nearest Airport Page, press the small
right knob to activate the cursor.
2) Turn the large right knob to select the desired
airport from the list.
3) Press the Direct-to Key.
4) Press the ENT Key.
5) Press the ENT Key (again) to navigate to the
nearby airport.
Selecting a nearby airport as a direct-to
destination from an Airport Information
Page:
1) Press the Direct-to Key.
2) Press the ENT Key (Figure 1-28).
Figure 1-27 Airport Location Page
4) To display runway and frequency information,
press the small right knob to remove the
cursor and turn the small right knob to display
the desired information page.
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Figure 1-28 Direct-To Waypoint Page
3) Press the ENT Key again to navigate to the
nearby airport.
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Nearest (NRST) Airspace Page
The last page in the NRST group, the Nearest Airspace
Page (Figure 1-29), provides information for up to nine
controlled or special-use airspaces near or in the flight
path. Airspace information appears on this page based on
the same criteria used for airspace alert messages:
• If the projected course will take the aircraft inside
an airspace within the next ten minutes, the
message ‘Airspace ahead -- less than 10 minutes’
appears.
• If the aircraft is within 2 nm of an airspace and the
current course will take it inside of the airspace,
the message ‘Airspace near and ahead’ appears.
• If the aircraft is within 2 nm of an airspace and
the current course will not take it inside of the air-
space, the message ‘Near airspace less than 2nm’
appears.
• If the aircraft has entered an airspace, the message
‘Inside airspace’ appears.
By default, airspace alert messages are turned off. When
turned on, the message (MSG) annunciator located directly
above the MSG Key flashes to alert the pilot to the airspace
message. See Section 10.4, Setup Page: Airspace Alarms for
information on enabling airspace alert messages.
Viewing an airspace alert message:
1) Press the MSG Key. The Messages Page
appears with the alert message (Figure
1-30).
Figure 1-30 Messages Page
2) Press the MSG Key again to return to the
previous display.
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Note that the airspace alerts are based upon three-
dimensional data (latitude, longitude, and altitude) to
avoid nuisance alerts. The alert boundaries for controlled
airspace are also sectorized to provide complete information
on any nearby airspace. Additional information about a
nearby airspace—such as controlling agency, frequency, and
oor/ceiling limits—is available from the Nearest Airspace
Page (Section 8.9).
Viewing additional airspace information:
1) Press the small right knob to activate the
cursor.
2) Turn the large right knob to select the desired
airspace from the list.
3) Press the ENT Key to view the airspace
information.
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Flight Plans (FPL)
The GNS 530 lets the pilot create up to 20 flight plans
with up to 31 waypoints in each flight plan. Flight plans
are created, edited, and activated using the FPL Key. The
FPL Page Group includes two pages: the Active Flight Plan
Page and the Flight Plan Catalog Page (Figures 1-31 and
1-32). The Active Flight Plan Page provides information
and editing features for the flight plan currently in use
(referred to as ‘ight plan 00’). The Flight Plan Catalog
Page serves as the main page for creating new flight plans,
as well as editing or activating previously created flight
plans.
Since using flight plans is arguably one of the more
complex features of the GNS 530, it will be discussed only
briefly here, with focus on creating a new flight plan and
activating it to use for navigation. Answers to additional
questions about flight plans not found in this brief
introduction can be found in Section 5, Flight Plans.
Creating a new flight plan:
1) Press the FPL Key.
2) Turn the small right knob to select the Flight
Plan Catalog Page.
3) Press the MENU Key to display the Flight Plan
Catalog Page Menu (Figure 1-33).
Figure 1-31 Active Flight Plan Page
Figure 1-32 Flight Plan Catalog Page
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4) Turn the large right knob to select ‘Create New
Flight Plan?’ and press the ENT Key.
5) The cursor appears on the first waypoint identifier
field (located directly below ‘WAYPOINT’). Use
the large and small right knobs to enter the
identifier of the first waypoint in the flight plan.
(The small knob is used to select the desired
letter or number and the large knob is used to
move to the next character space.)
6) Press the ENT Key once the identifier has been
selected. The cursor moves to the next blank
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7) Repeat steps 5 and 6, above, until all waypoints
for the flight plan have been entered (Figure
1-34).
Figure 1-34 Enter Flight Plan Waypoints
Once the ight plan is created, it may be activated from
the Flight Plan Catalog Page Menu. Activating the ight
plan places it into ‘ight plan 00’ (a copy of it still resides
in the original catalog location) and replaces any ight
plan which currently exists in ‘ight plan 00’.
Activating the new flight plan:
1) Press the MENU Key to display the Flight Plan
Catalog Page Menu.
2) Turn the small right knob to select ‘Activate
Flight Plan?’ (Figure 1-35) and press the ENT
Key
Figure 1-35 Flight Plan Catalog Page Menu
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