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This manual reﬂects the operation of System Software version 7.00, or later. Some differences in operation may be observed when comparing the information in this manual to later software versions.

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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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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 G500/600 systems 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: Do not use data link weather information for maneuvering in, near, or around areas of hazardous weather. Information contained within data link weather products may not accurately depict current weather conditions.

WARNING: Do not use the indicated data link weather product age to determine the age of the weather information shown by the data link weather product. Due to time delays inherent in gathering and processing weather data for data link transmission, the weather information shown by the data link weather product may be signiﬁcantly older than the indicated

weather product age.

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 G500/600 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: 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.

WARNING: Because of anomalies in the earth’s magnetic ﬁeld, operating the G500/600 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.

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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.

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.

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CAUTION: FIS-B information is to be used for pilot planning decisions and pilot near-term decisions focused on avoiding areas of inclement weather that are beyond visual range or where poor visibility precludes visual acquisition of inclement weather. FIS-B weather and NAS status information may be used as follows:

- To promote pilot awareness of own ship location with respect to reported weather, including hazardous meteorological conditions, NAS status indicators, and enhance pilot planning decisions and pilot near-term decision-making.

- To cue the pilot to communicate with the Air Traffic Control controller, Flight Service Station specialist, operator dispatch, or airline operations control center for general and mission critical meteorological information, NAS status conditions, or both.

FIS-B information, including, weather information, NOTAMs, and TFR areas, are intended for the sole purpose of assisting in long- and nearterm planning decision making. The system lacks sufﬁcient resolution and updating capability necessary for aerial maneuvering associated with immediate decisions.

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NOTE: Do not rely solely upon data link services to provide Temporary Flight Restriction (TFR) information. Always conﬁrm TFR information through ofﬁcial sources such as Flight Service Stations or Air Trafﬁc Control.

NOTE: Interference from GPS repeaters operating inside nearby hangars can cause an intermittent loss of attitude and heading displays while the aircraft is on the ground. Moving the aircraft more than 100 feet away from the source of the interference should alleviate the condition.

NOTE: All visual depictions contained within this document, including 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 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: 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.

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

NOTE: Do not use SafeTaxi or Chartview functions as the basis for ground maneuvering. SafeTaxi and Chartview functions have not been qualiﬁed to be used as an airport moving map display (AMMD). SafeTaxi and Chartview are intended to improve pilot situational awareness during ground operations should only be used by the ﬂight crew to orient themselves on the airport surface.

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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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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 F 10/19/12 Updates for SW Version 6.11 G 2/3/15 Updates for SW Version 7.00

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H 3/27/15 Chart section updated.

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FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. THE INFORMATION IS PROVIDED “AS IS” AND AOPA DOES NOT WARRANT OR MAKE ANY REPRESENTATIONS REGARDING ITS ACCURACY, RELIABILITY, OR OTHERWISE. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE, SHALL AOPA BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES

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THAT RESULT FROM THE USE OR INABILITY TO USE THE SOFTWARE OR RELATED DOCUMENTATION, EVEN IF AOPA OR AN AOPA AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. USER AGREES NOT TO SUE AOPA

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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 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

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

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

1.1.1 Standard System Line Replaceable Units (LRU) ....................... 1-3

1.1.1.1 GDU 620 ..............................................................................1-4

1.1.1.2 GDC 74A/74B .......................................................................1-5

1.1.1.3 GRS 77 .................................................................................1-5

1.1.1.4 GMU 44 ................................................................................ 1-8

1.1.1.5 GTP 59 .................................................................................1-8

1.1.1.6 Garmin Navigator Interface ....................................................1-8

1.1.2 Optional Line Replaceable Units (LRU) ................................... 1-9

1.1.2.1 GDL 88 (Optional) ................................................................. 1-9

1.1.2.2 Weather Radar ...................................................................... 1-9

1.1.2.3 Stormscope® (Optional) ......................................................... 1-9

1.1.2.4 GSR 56 (Optional) .................................................................1-9

1.1.2.5 GDL 69/69A (Optional) ........................................................ 1-10

1.1.2.6 GAD 43/43e (Optional) ........................................................1-10

1.1.2.7 GTX 330/330D (Optional) .................................................... 1-11

1.2 System Power Up ................................................................................ 1-12

1.3 International Geomagnetic Reference Field .......................................... 1-14

1.4 System Operation ................................................................................1-15

1.4.1 Pilot Controls ...................................................................... 1-15

1.4.1.1 PFD Knob ............................................................................ 1-15

1.4.1.2 PFD Bezel Keys .................................................................... 1-16

1.4.1.3 MFD Knobs .........................................................................1-18

1.4.1.4 MFD Bezel Keys ................................................................... 1-18

1.4.2 Using the Soft Key Controls .................................................1-19

1.4.3 Using the Page Menus ......................................................... 1-19

1.4.4 System Settings ................................................................... 1-20

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 ...............................................................................2-7

2.2.2 Reference Speeds .................................................................. 2-8

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2.3 Attitude Indicator ..................................................................................2-9

2.3.1 Extreme Attitude .................................................................2-11

2.4 Altimeter ............................................................................................2-13

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2.4.1 Setting the Altitude Bug and Alerter ..................................... 2-13

2.4.2 Altitude Alerting .................................................................. 2-14

2.4.3 Changing Barometric Setting ............................................... 2-15

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2.7.2 Changing CDI Course .......................................................... 2-23

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2.8 Supplemental Flight Data .................................................................... 2-27

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2.8.2 Temperature Display ............................................................ 2-29

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2.8.3 Wind Vectors ....................................................................... 2-29

2.8.4 DME Indication.................................................................... 2-30

2.8.5 Marker Beacon Annunciations.............................................. 2-30

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2.10 Fast/Slow Indication ............................................................................ 2-34

2.11 PFD Display Units ................................................................................ 2-34

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3.1 Navigation Map Pages .......................................................................... 3-2

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3.1.1 Default Navigation Map Page ................................................ 3-3

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3.1.2 Map Overlay Icons ................................................................. 3-4

3.1.3 Selecting Page Options .......................................................... 3-4

3.1.4 Changing the Navigation Map Range .................................... 3-5

3.1.5 Decluttering Map Pages .........................................................3-5

3.1.6 Panning ................................................................................3-7

3.1.7 Selecting Items on the Map ................................................... 3-8

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3.1.8 Measuring Distances ............................................................. 3-9

3.1.9 Customizing Navigation Map Pages ..................................... 3-10

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3.1.10 Map Setup .......................................................................... 3-10

3.1.10.1 Map Feature Options ........................................................... 3-12

3.1.10.2 Weather Feature Options (Optional) ..................................... 3-21

3.1.10.3 Trafﬁc Feature Options (Optional) .........................................3-24

3.1.10.4 Aviation Feature Options .....................................................3-25

3.1.11 Split Screen (Optional) ......................................................... 3-30

3.2 Aux Mode Pages ................................................................................. 3-31

3.2.1 System Settings ................................................................... 3-31

3.2.1.1 Display Brightness ............................................................... 3-32

3.2.1.2 Airspeed Reference Marks ...................................................3-33

3.2.1.3 PFD Options - Wind Vector ................................................... 3-34

3.2.1.4 PFD Options - Nav Status ....................................................3-35

3.2.1.5 Temperature Reference ........................................................ 3-35

3.2.1.6 Synchronization (Dual Installations Only) .............................. 3-36

3.2.1.7 Date and Time ..................................................................... 3-38

3.2.1.8 MFD Display Units ............................................................... 3-39

3.2.1.9 System Display Units ...........................................................3-40

3.2.2 Sirius XM Satellite Radio XM Information (Optional) ............. 3-41

3.2.3 Sirius XM Satellite Radio XM Entertainment Radio (Optional) 3-42

3.2.4 System Status ...................................................................... 3-43

3.2.4.1 Database Sync Operation ..................................................... 3-44

3.2.4.2 Resolving Database Conﬂicts ............................................... 3-48

3.2.5 ADS-B/FIS-B Status (optional) .............................................. 3-50

3.2.6 External Video (optional) ...................................................... 3-51

3.2.6.1 Select Video Source ............................................................. 3-51

3.2.6.2 Zoom .................................................................................. 3-52

3.2.6.3 Panning ..............................................................................3-52

3.2.6.4 Setup .................................................................................. 3-52

3.2.6.5 Restore Defaults .................................................................. 3-54

3.2.6.6 Full Screen ..........................................................................3-55

3.2.7 Position Reporting (optional) ...............................................3-56

3.2.7.1 Status .................................................................................3-56

3.2.7.2 Report Type ......................................................................... 3-56

3.2.8 Iridium Phone Operation (Optional) ...................................... 3-59

3.2.8.1 Status .................................................................................3-59

3.2.8.2 Managing the Phone Book ..................................................3-61

3.2.8.3 Phone Volume ..................................................................... 3-64

3.2.8.4 Making a Phone Call ........................................................... 3-65

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3.2.8.5 Answering a Phone Call ......................................................3-66

3.3 Flight Plan Pages ................................................................................3-67

3.3.1 Active Flight Plan Page ........................................................ 3-67

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3.3.1.1 Active Flight Plan Detail ....................................................... 3-68

3.3.1.2 Active Flight Plan Options .................................................... 3-68

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3.3.1.3 Setting the Altitude Minimums Alerter .................................. 3-69

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3.3.2 Waypoint Information Page .................................................3-70

3.3.2.1 Selecting a Waypoint ........................................................... 3-71

3.3.2.2 Waypoint/Runway/Frequency Information Detail ...................3-72

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3.3.2.3 Airport Directory .................................................................. 3-75

3.3.2.4 Waypoint Weather Information (Optional) ............................ 3-76

3.3.3 Charts Page (Optional) ........................................................3-77

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

4.1 Terrain Details ....................................................................................... 4-1

4.1.1 Terrain Conﬁgurations ...........................................................4-1

4.1.2 Terrain Scale .......................................................................... 4-3

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4.2 Terrain Altitude .....................................................................................4-4

4.2.1 Computing GPS Altitude for TAWS ......................................... 4-4

4.2.2 Baro-Corrected Altitude Versus GPS-MSL Altitude ................... 4-4

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4.3 Terrain Proximity ................................................................................... 4-5

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

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

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

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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

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

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

4.4.3 Using TAWS ........................................................................ 4-11

4.4.4 Displaying TAWS Data ......................................................... 4-11

4.4.4.1 TAWS Page .........................................................................4-12

4.4.5 TAWS Alerts ........................................................................ 4-16

4.4.5.1 TAWS-B Alerting Colors and Symbology ............................... 4-17

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4.4.5.2 Excessive Descent Rate Alert ................................................ 4-19

4.4.5.3 Forward Looking Terrain Avoidance ...................................... 4-20

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4.4.5.4 Premature Descent Alerting .................................................4-20

4.4.5.5 Inhibiting/Enabling TAWS Alerting ........................................ 4-22

4.4.5.6 Five-Hundred Aural Alert ......................................................4-22

4.4.5.7 Negative Climb Rate After Take-Off Alert (NCR) .................... 4-23

4.4.5.8 TAWS Not Available Alert .....................................................4-24

4.4.5.9 TAWS Failure Alert ............................................................... 4-24

4.4.6 TAWS System Status ............................................................ 4-24

4.5 External TAWS ....................................................................................4-25

4.6 Terrain-SVT™ ..............................................................................4-26

4.6.1 Terrain-SVT Page 120° Arc or 360° Rings .............................4-27

4.6.2 Terrain-SVT Page Aviation Data ............................................ 4-28

4.6.3 Inhibiting/Enabling Terrain-SVT Alerting ................................ 4-28

4.6.4 Synthetic Vision Alerts and Annunciations ............................. 4-29

4.7 Trafﬁc Systems .................................................................................... 4-31

4.7.1 TAS/TCAS 1 Trafﬁc (Optional) ............................................... 4-31

4.7.1.1 Displaying and Operating Trafﬁc (TAS/TCAS Systems) ............ 4-32

4.7.1.2 Switching from Standby Mode to Operating Modes .............. 4-32

4.7.1.3 Range Ring .........................................................................4-33

4.7.1.4 Altitude Display ................................................................... 4-33

4.7.1.5 TAS/TCAS Symbology........................................................... 4-34

4.7.1.6 Trafﬁc System Status ............................................................ 4-35

4.7.1.7 Trafﬁc Pop-Up......................................................................4-37

4.7.2 TIS Trafﬁc (Optional) ............................................................4-38

4.7.2.1 Trafﬁc Map Page..................................................................4-38

4.7.2.2 TIS Symbology ..................................................................... 4-40

4.7.2.3 TIS Limitations ..................................................................... 4-41

4.7.2.4 TIS Alerts ............................................................................. 4-43

4.7.2.5 TIS System Status ................................................................4-44

4.7.3 ADS-B Trafﬁc (Optional) ....................................................... 4-47

4.7.3.1 Target Selection ................................................................... 4-47

4.7.3.2 Status .................................................................................4-49

4.7.3.3 Motion Vector .....................................................................4-50

4.8 XM WX Satellite Weather (Optional) .................................................... 4-52

4.8.1 Using XM WX Satellite Weather Products ............................. 4-52

4.8.2

4.8.3 XM WX Weather Symbols and Product Age .......................... 4-55

4.8.4 XM Weather Legends .......................................................... 4-58

4.8.5 XM NEXRAD ....................................................................... 4-59

Customizing the XM WX Satellite Weather Map ......................4-53

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4.8.5.1 Reﬂectivity ..........................................................................4-61

4.8.5.2 NEXRAD Limitations ............................................................ 4-61

4.8.6 XM Weather Page Map Orientation ...................................... 4-62

Foreword

4.8.7 NEXRAD Data Viewing Range .............................................. 4-63

4.8.8 NEXRAD Legend.................................................................. 4-63

Sec 1

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Sec 6

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Sec 7

Sec 8

Appendix B

4.8.9 NEXRAD Source .................................................................. 4-64

System

4.8.10 XM Echo Tops ..................................................................... 4-65

4.8.11 XM Cloud Tops .................................................................... 4-67

4.8.12 XM WX Satellite Lightning ................................................... 4-69

PFD

4.8.13 XM SIGMETs and AIRMETs .................................................. 4-70

4.8.14 XM PIREPs .......................................................................... 4-72

4.8.15 XM METARs ........................................................................ 4-73

4.8.16 XM Winds Aloft ................................................................... 4-75

MFD

4.8.17 XM Surface Analysis and City Forecast .................................4-77

4.8.18 XM County Warnings ........................................................... 4-79

4.8.19 XM TFRs ..............................................................................4-80

Avoidance

4.8.20 XM Cell Movement .............................................................. 4-82

4.8.21 XM AIREPs .......................................................................... 4-83

4.8.22 XM Cyclone ......................................................................... 4-85

Features

4.8.23 XM Freezing Level ...............................................................4-86

4.8.24 XM Icing ............................................................................. 4-87

4.8.25 XM Turbulence .................................................................... 4-88

4.9 Weather Radar....................................................................................4-89

& Alerts

4.9.1 Garmin GWX 68 Radar Description ...................................... 4-89

4.9.1.1 Principles of Pulsed Airborne Weather Radar ........................4-90

4.9.1.2 Antenna Beam Illumination .................................................4-91

Symbols

4.9.1.3 Radar Signal Attenuation ..................................................... 4-92

4.9.2 Radar Signal Reﬂectivity ...................................................... 4-93

4.9.2.1 Precipitation ........................................................................4-93

GlossaryAppendix A

4.9.2.2 Ground Returns ................................................................... 4-94

4.9.2.3 Angle of Incidence ............................................................... 4-94

4.9.3 Operating Distance .............................................................. 4-95

4.9.4 Basic Antenna Tilt Setup ...................................................... 4-96

4.9.5 Weather Mapping and Interpretation ................................... 4-97

4.9.5.1 Weather display Interpretation ............................................. 4-97

4.9.5.2 Thunderstorms ....................................................................4-98

Index

4.9.5.3 Tornadoes ......................................................................... 4-100

4.9.5.4 Hail ................................................................................... 4-100

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4.9.6 Radar Operation in Weather Mode .....................................4-101

4.9.6.1 Displaying Weather on the Weather Radar Page ................. 4-102

4.9.6.2 Vertically Scanning a Storm Cell ........................................ 4-103

4.9.6.3 Adjusting the Antenna Tilt Angle ........................................ 4-104

4.9.6.4 Adjusting Gain ..................................................................4-105

4.9.6.5 Sector Scan (GWX Radars Only) ......................................... 4-107

4.9.6.6 Antenna Stabilization ........................................................4-108

4.9.6.7 Weather Attenuated Color Highlight (WATCH™) ..............4-108

4.9.6.8 Weather Alert (GWX Radars Only) ...................................... 4-109

4.9.6.9 Altitude Compensated Tilt (ACT) - GWX 70 only ................. 4-110

4.9.6.10 Turbulence Detection - GWX 70 only (optional) .................. 4-110

4.9.6.11 Ground Clutter Suppression (GCS) - GWX 70 only (optional) .......

.........................................................................................4-110

4.9.7 Ground Mapping and Interpretation .................................. 4-111

4.10 GFDS Weather (Optional) .................................................................. 4-112

4.10.1 GFDS Registration ............................................................. 4-113

4.10.1.1 Register With GFDS ........................................................... 4-113

4.10.1.2 Deactivate Unit Registration With GFDS ............................. 4-114

4.10.2 Using GFDS Satellite Weather Products ..............................4-114

4.10.3 Customizing the GFDS Weather Map .................................4-115

4.10.4 GFDS Data Request ........................................................... 4-116

4.10.4.1 GFDS Data Request Coverage ............................................ 4-117

4.10.4.2 GFDS Data Request Auto Request ...................................... 4-120

4.10.4.3 GFDS Data Request Manual Request..................................4-121

4.10.4.4 GFDS Data Request Status Window ...................................4-121

4.10.5 Weather Page Map Orientation ..........................................4-121

4.10.6 Precipitation (PRECIP) Data Viewing Range ........................ 4-122

4.10.7 PRECIP Legend .................................................................. 4-123

4.10.8 GFDS Infrared Satellite (IR SAT) Data Viewing Range .......... 4-124

4.10.9 Data Link Lightning (DL LTNG) Data Viewing Range............ 4-125

4.10.10 SIGMETs and AIRMETs (SIG/AIR) ........................................4-126

4.10.11 AIREP/PIREP ......................................................................4-128

4.10.12 METARs ............................................................................4-130

4.10.13 Winds Aloft ....................................................................... 4-132

4.10.14 GFDS TFRs ......................................................................... 4-134

4.11 FIS-B Weather (Optional) ................................................................... 4-136

4.11.1 NEXRAD Abnormalities ......................................................4-136

4.11.2 NEXRAD Limitations .......................................................... 4-136

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4.11.3 NEXRAD Intensity .............................................................. 4-137

4.11.4 NEXRAD ........................................................................... 4-137

4.11.5 NEXRAD Weather Setup ....................................................4-138

Foreword

4.11.5.1 Weather Page Map Orientation .......................................... 4-138

4.11.5.2 NEXRAD Data Viewing Range ............................................ 4-138

4.11.5.3 NEXRAD Legend................................................................4-139

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4.11.5.4 NEXRAD Source ................................................................4-140

4.11.5.5 SIGMETs and AIRMETs (SIG/AIR) ........................................ 4-142

4.11.5.6 AIREP/PIREP ......................................................................4-145

PFD

Sec 2

4.11.5.7 METARs ............................................................................4-147

4.11.5.8 Winds Aloft ....................................................................... 4-149

4.11.5.9 FIS-B TFRs ......................................................................... 4-150

4.11.6 FIS-B Product Times ........................................................... 4-151

MFD

Sec 3

4.12 Stormscope ....................................................................... 4-152

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

5.1 Viewing FliteCharts and ChartView........................................................5-2

Sec 4

Hazard

Avoidance

5.1.1 ChartView (Optional) ............................................................. 5-3

5.1.2 FliteCharts® ..........................................................................5-4

Sec 5

Additional

Sec 6

Annun.

Sec 7

Sec 8

5.1.3 Determining Chart Database Type, Coverage, and Currency ....5-5

Features

5.1.4 Selecting a Chart ................................................................... 5-7

5.1.4.1 Selecting FliteCharts or ChartView .........................................5-7

5.1.4.2

5.1.4.3 Selecting a Chart Manually .................................................... 5-8

& Alerts

Selecting a New Chart by FPL, NRST, or RECENT .......................5-8

5.1.4.4 Chart Auto-Selection ............................................................. 5-9

5.1.5 Using Charts ....................................................................... 5-11

5.1.5.1 Chart Zooming and Panning ................................................ 5-12

Symbols

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

5.1.5.3 Setting the Altitude Minimums Alerter .................................. 5-15

5.1.5.4 Viewing Chart NOTAMs ....................................................... 5-16

GlossaryAppendix A

5.1.5.5 Day/Night View ...................................................................5-17

5.2 SafeTaxi® ..........................................................................................5-18

5.2.1 Using SafeTaxi® ................................................................. 5-19

5.2.1.1 Decluttering ........................................................................5-19

5.2.1.2 Hot Spot Information ........................................................... 5-19

5.2.2 SafeTaxi® Cycle Number and Revision .................................. 5-21

Index

5.3 Sirius XM Satellite Radio Entertainment ............................................... 5-22

Appendix B

5.3.1 Activating Sirius XM Satellite Radio Services ......................... 5-22

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5.3.2 Sirius XM Satellite Radio Information ................................... 5-24

5.3.3 Sirius XM Satellite Radio Entertainment ............................... 5-25

5.3.3.1 Channel Categories ............................................................. 5-26

5.3.3.2 Selecting a Sirius XM Satellite Radio Channel ....................... 5-27

5.3.3.3 Sirius XM Satellite Radio Volume ..........................................5-28

5.3.3.4 Sirius XM Satellite Radio Channel Presets ...........................5-29

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

5.4 Autopilot Operation ............................................................................ 5-31

5.4.1 GAD 43 Attitude.................................................................. 5-31

5.4.2 Heading .............................................................................. 5-32

5.4.3 Altitude Capture (Optional Upgrade) .................................... 5-32

5.4.4 Autopilot Navigation ........................................................... 5-33

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

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

5.4.5 Flight Director Display .......................................................... 5-34

5.4.6 Vertical Speed Control ................................................................. 5-35

5.4.7 Autopilot Mode Annunciations .................................................... 5-36

5.5 Synthetic Vision Technology (Optional) (SVT™) .................................... 5-37

5.5.1 SVT™ Operation ................................................................. 5-39

5.5.2 Activating and Deactivating SVT™ ...................................... 5-40

5.5.3 SVT™ Features ................................................................... 5-41

5.5.3.1 Flight Path Marker (FPM) ..................................................... 5-41

5.5.3.2 Zero-Pitch Line ....................................................................5-41

5.5.3.3 Horizon Heading .................................................................5-42

5.5.3.4 Airport Signs .......................................................................5-42

5.5.3.5 Runway Depiction ...............................................................5-43

5.5.3.6 Trafﬁc .................................................................................. 5-44

5.5.3.7 Obstacles ............................................................................ 5-44

5.5.3.8 Unusual Attitudes ................................................................ 5-45

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

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

6.2 System Status .....................................................................................6-14

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

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

7.2 SafeTaxi™ Symbols ............................................................................. 7-2

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

7.4 Terrain Obstacle Symbols ....................................................................... 7-4

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7.5 Basemap Symbols ................................................................................. 7-5

7.6 Map Tool Bar Symbols ........................................................................... 7-6

7.7 Miscellaneous Symbols ..........................................................................7-7

Foreword

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

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

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

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Jeppesen Databases ...............................................................................A-3

Updating the Jeppesen Database............................................................A-3

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

PFD

Sec 2

Updating Garmin Databases ...................................................................A-7

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

MFD

Sec 3

Electronic Document Features

Sec 4

Hazard

Versions of this guide are saved in the Adobe Portable Document Format

Avoidance

(pdf) and have features that help the user navigate more easily. The Table of Contents, Index, side tabs (i.e., Sec 2 PFD, Sec 3 MFD, etc.), and the TOC and

Sec 5

Cover boxes at the top of pages are hyperlinks that will take you directly to the

Features

Additional

selected item.

Sec 6

Annun.

Sec 7

Sec 8

Appendix B

Versions of aviation products in the pdf format are available at www.garmin.

com.

& Alerts

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1 SYSTEM OVERVIEW

Foreword

1.1 System Description

This section provides an overview of the G500/600 Avionics Display System. The G500/600 system is an integrated display system that presents primary ﬂight instrumentation, navigation, and a moving map to the pilot through largeformat displays.

In normal operating mode, the Primary Flight Display (PFD) presents 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 information, as well as supplemental data.

GMU 44 Magnetometer

GRS 77 AHRS

Garmin Navigator(s)

GDU 620

GTP 59 Temperature Probe

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MFD

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Sec 4

Additional

Features

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& Alerts

Annun.

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Audio Panel

Navigation

Radio

Autopilot

Flight Director

ADF

Optional Interfaces

Weather Datalink

Weather

Radar

Trafﬁc

DME

GDC 74 Air Data Computer

Radar

Altimeter

External

Video

GAD 43/43e

Symbols

Sec 7

Glossary Appendix A

Sec 8

Figure 1-1 G500/600 System (LRU Conﬁguration)

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

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

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Index

• GDC 74A/74B Air Data Computer (ADC)

• GRS 77 Attitude and Heading Reference System (AHRS)

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• Temperature Probe (such as the GTP 59)

• GMU 44 Magnetometer

• At least one of the following: GNS 480, CNX80, GNS 400W series, GNS 500W series, GTN 600 series, GTN 700 series, or a compatible GPS Navigator

Interfaces to various other aircraft systems and equipment are supported,

including:

• GAD 43/43e Adapter

• GDL 69/69A Satellite Data Link Receiver

• GDL 88 ADS-B Transceiver

• GSR 56 Satellite Data Link Receiver

• NavCom - Garmin GTR/GNC or SL30 COM/NAV radios, or selected 3rdparty radios

• Autopilot/Flight Director

• ADF

Sec 5

Features

Additional

Sec 6

Annun.

& Alerts

Sec 7

Symbols

Sec 8

GlossaryAppendix A

Index

Appendix B

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

• Audio Panel

• Garmin GWX radar systems or selected 3rd party radars

• Radar Altimeter

• Video Sources

• Stormscope

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System Feature G500 G600

Approved for Class 1 Aircraft (typically piston

Yes Yes

Foreword

singles under 6,000 lbs.) Approved for Class 2 Aircraft (typically piston twins

and turbine aircraft under 6,000 lbs.) Approved for Class 3 Aircraft (typically piston or

Yes Yes

No Yes

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turbine aircraft between 6,000 lbs. and 12,500 lbs)

Sec 2

Software design assurance level Level C Level B

PFD

Garmin SVT Synthetic Vision Technology Optional Standard GAD 43/43e replaces old A/P gyro attitude with

AHRS references; GAD 43e adds additional

Optional Standard

MFD

Sec 3

interfaces with other avionics GWX 68/70 Radar interface (radar LRU sold

separately)

Optional Standard

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Interface support for other ARINC 708 radars Optional Optional RVSM capable on select aircraft No Optional Internal TAWS-B terrain alerting No Optional

Table 1-1 G500/G600 System Comparison

1.1.1 Standard System Line Replaceable Units (LRU)

Additional

Features

Sec 5

& Alerts

Annun.

Sec 6

This guide covers the operation of the GDU 620 display as integrated in the G500/600 system. The G500/600 Avionics Display System is an avionics suite designed to replace the traditional ﬂight instrument cluster. The system combines

Symbols

Sec 7

primary ﬂight instrumentation, navigational information, and a moving map all displayed on dual color screens. The G500/600 system is composed of subunits or Line Replaceable Units (LRUs). LRUs have a modular design and can be installed directly behind the instrument panel or in a separate avionics bay

Glossary Appendix A

Sec 8

if desired. This design greatly eases troubleshooting and maintenance of the G500/600 system. A failure or problem can be isolated to a particular LRU, which can be replaced quickly and easily. Each LRU has a particular function, or set of functions, that contributes to the system’s operation.

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1.1.1.1 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

Foreword

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 pitot-

Sec 1

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static and gyroscopic systems and also provides an HSI for navigation.

PFD

Sec 2

MFD

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Hazard

Avoidance

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Features

Additional

Figure 1-2 GDU 620 PFD and MFD

Sec 6

Annun.

Sec 7

Sec 8

Appendix B

& Alerts

Symbols

GlossaryAppendix A

Index

1-4

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

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1.1.1.2 GDC 74A/74B

The GDC 74A/74B Air Data Computer (ADC) compiles information from

Foreword

the pitot/static system and an Outside Air Temperature (OAT) sensor. The GDC 74A/74B provides pressure altitude, airspeed, vertical speed, and OAT information to the G500/600 system. The GDC 74A/74B communicates with

System

Sec 1

the GDU 620 and GRS 77 using an ARINC 429 digital interface.

Sec 2

PFD

Sec 3

MFD

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

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Hazard

1.1.1.3 GRS 77

Sec 4

The GRS 77 is an Attitude and Heading Reference System (AHRS) unit that provides aircraft attitude information to the G620 display. The unit contains advanced tilt sensors, accelerometers, and rate sensors. In addition, the GRS 77

Additional

Features

Sec 5

interfaces with both the GDC 74A/74B Air Data Computer and the GMU 44 magnetometer. The GRS 77 also utilizes GPS data forwarded from the GDU 620.

& Alerts

Actual attitude and heading information is sent to the GDU 620 using an ARINC

Annun.

Sec 6

429 digital interface.

Symbols

Sec 7

Glossary Appendix A

Sec 8

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 GRS

Appendix B

Index

77. The prompt will appear after the G500/600 splash screen is acknowledged on the MFD.

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Attitude Heading Reference System (AHRS)

NOTE: Aggressive maneuvering while AHRS is not operating in normal

Foreword

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

Sec 1

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inputs.

AHRS Inputs AHRS

PFD

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GPS Magnetometer Air Data Attitude Heading

Mode

AHRS Outputs

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

MFD

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Available Unavailable Unavailable No Air/

Available GPS Track

No Mag

Unavailable Available Available No GPS Available Available

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Unavailable Available Unavailable Fail Unavailable Unavailable Unavailable Unavailable — Fail Unavailable Unavailable

Sec 5

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& Alerts

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AHRS Normal

Operation

Table 1-2 AHRS Operation

Heading

AHRS No-GPS

Invalid

Figure 1-6 AHRS Operation

Mode

Attitude/Heading

Invalid

Sec 8

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

GlossaryAppendix A

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 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

Index

Appendix B

alert message is issued to inform the pilot. If both GPS inputs fail, the AHRS

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will continue to provide attitude and heading information to the PFD as long as magnetometer and airspeed data are available and valid.

Foreword

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

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Sec 1

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

Sec 2

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

PFD

Note that SVT is turned off in “track-based reversionary mode.” SVT will automatically re-enable when heading is restored. Also, map orientations change

MFD

Sec 3

from HDG UP to TRACK UP and Map orientations will change back to HDG up when heading is restored.

Avoidance

Hazard

Sec 4

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.

Additional

Features

Sec 5

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Annun.

Sec 6

Heading Failed

Track Mode Active

SVT Is Turned Off

Symbols

Sec 7

When Heading Fails

Glossary Appendix A

Figure 1-7 Track Mode shown as Active when Heading Info has failed

Sec 8

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.

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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

Foreword

not be possible during more aggressive maneuvers.

1.1.1.4 GMU 44

Sec 1

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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

PFD

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GRS 77 using a RS-485 digital interface.

MFD

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Figure 1-8 GMU 44 Magnetometer

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Hazard

1.1.1.5 GTP 59

Avoidance

The GTP 59 temperature probe provides Outside Air Temperature (OAT) data to the GDC 74A/74B.

Sec 5

Features

Additional

Sec 6

Annun.

& Alerts

Figure 1-9 GTP 59 Temperature Probe

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1.1.1.6 Garmin Navigator Interface

The G500/600 system requires connection to at least one external Garmin

Sec 8

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WAAS GPS navigator, such as the 400W/500W series, GTN 600/700 series, or GNS 480.

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1.1.2 Optional Line Replaceable Units (LRU)

A variety of LRUs are available to expand and enhance the G500/600 system.

1.1.2.1 GDL 88 (Optional)

The GDL 88 is a remotely mounted ADS-B transceiver. There are four models of the GDL 88. Models with a single bottom mounted UAT antenna meet TSO C154c Class A1S and are available with or without an internal GPS/SBAS receiver. Models with one top mounted and one bottom mounted antenna meet TSO C154c Class A1H and are also available with or without an internal GPS/ SBAS receiver.

1.1.2.2 Weather Radar

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

Figure 1-10 GWX 68 Weather Radar

1.1.2.3 Stormscope® (Optional)

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MFD

Avoidance

Features

& Alerts

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Hazard

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Additional

Sec 5

Annun.

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NOTE: Refer to the WX-500 Pilot’s Guide for a detailed description of the WX-500 StormScope.

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The WX-500 StormScope Weather Mapping Sensor is a passive weather avoidance system that detects electrical discharges associated with thunderstorms within a 200 NM radius of the aircraft. The StormScope measures relative

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bearing and distance of thunderstorm-related electrical activity and reports the information to the display. Interfaces are currently only available for the WX- 500 StormScope System.

1.1.2.4 GSR 56 (Optional)

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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1.1.2.5 GDL 69/69A (Optional)

The GDL 69/69A is a Sirius XM Satellite Radio Data Link Receiver that receives broadcast weather data. The GDL 69A is the same as the GDL 69

Foreword

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

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interfaced to an audio panel for distribution of the audio signal. A subscription to the Sirius XM Satellite Radio service is required to enable the GDL 69/69A capability. Subscription information is available at: http://www.garmin.com/xm/.

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MFD

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Sec 4

Hazard

Avoidance

Figure 1-11 GDL 69/69A XM Satellite Radio Data Link Receiver

1.1.2.6 GAD 43/43e (Optional)

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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

Sec 6

is installed remotely between the AHRS and an existing autopilot. The analog

Annun.

& Alerts

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

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The GAD 43e performs the same functions as the GAD 43, but adds support for additional interfaces to various aircraft systems. The GAD 43e supports interfaces to various autopilots (for altitude preselect and vertical speed control),

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analog NAV radios, DME, analog radar altimeters, marker beacons, and ADF receivers.

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System

PFD

Figure 1-12 GAD 43/43e AHRS Adapter

MFD

1.1.2.7 GTX 330/330D (Optional)

Avoidance

Figure 1-13 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

Features

through an ARINC 429 digital interface.

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Hazard

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

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1.2 System Power Up

NOTE: See the Aircraft Flight Manual (AFM) for speciﬁc procedures

Foreword

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System

receives power directly from electrical busses. The GDU 620 and supporting

PFD

Sec 2

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.

MFD

Sec 3

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.

Sec 4

Hazard

Avoidance

Level” is displayed. The AHRS should display valid attitude and heading ﬁelds

Sec 5

typically within the ﬁrst minute after power-up. The AHRS can align itself both

Features

Additional

while taxiing and during level ﬂight.

concerning avionics power application and emergency power supply operation.

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

The G500/600 System is integrated with the aircraft electrical system and

During system initialization, test annunciations are displayed. All system

On the PFD, the AHRS begins to initialize and “AHRS ALIGN: Keep Wings

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& Alerts

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GlossaryAppendix A

information:

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

• Software version and part number

• Basemap database version

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• Terrain database version

• Obstacle database expiration date

• Aviation database expiration date

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• Airport Directory database expiration date

System

• Chart database status

Sec 1

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

Figure 1-14 System Startup Pages

Pressing the ENT key (or soft key indicated by the arrow) acknowledges this

Sec 2

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MFD

Avoidance

Hazard

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Additional

Features

Sec 5

& Alerts

Annun.

Sec 6

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Sec 7

information and displays the Navigation Map Page. When the interfaced GPS unit has acquired a sufﬁcient number of satellites to determine a position, the aircraft’s current position is shown on the Navigation Map Page.

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1.3 International Geomagnetic Reference Field

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

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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

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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 G500/600 splash screen is acknowledged on the MFD.

PFD

Sec 2

GRS MV DB UPDATE AVAILABLE.UPDATE FROM yyyy TO yyyy (e.g. 2012 to 2014)

MFD

Sec 3

Follow the on-screen instructions.

1) When the Update message appears, to start the update process press the ENT

Sec 4

Hazard

Sec 5

Additional

key with “OK” highlighted. To update at another time, turn the Large knob to highlight “Cancel” and then press ENT.

Avoidance

Features

Sec 6

Annun.

& Alerts

Sec 7

Symbols

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GlossaryAppendix A

Figure 1-15 GRS MV DB Update

2) After the update is complete, press the ENT key to continue normal operation.

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1.4 System Operation

Foreword

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

System

1.4.1 Pilot Controls

The GDU 620 controls have been designed to simplify operation of the system 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 dual concentric knobs, bezel keys, and soft keys.

1.4.1.1 PFD Knob

Pressing the PFD knob performs the default action for the selected mode. Refer to the PFD Bezel Keys section for details.

Heading

Mode

Figure 1-16 Selection Modes Adjusted with the PFD Knob

Course

Mode

Altitude

Mode

Vertical Speed

Mode

Barometer

Mode

PFD

MFD

Avoidance

Features

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Additional

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

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

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

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

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1.4.1.2 PFD Bezel Keys

NOTE: See Section 5.6 for autopilot functions using the PFD Bezel Keys.

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Heading (HDG)

Selects Heading Select mode. This is the default mode for the PFD knob.

Pressing the PFD knob in Heading mode will center the Heading Bug on the

Sec 1

System

current Heading. Set the heading bug on the HSI by turning the PFD knob

after pressing the HDG key.

Course (CRS)

PFD

Sec 2

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

center the CDI for a VOR or GPS OBS course.

MFD

Altimeter (ALT)

Sec 3

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

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

Sec 4

Sec 5

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

Hazard

Avoidance

Features

Additional

Altitude Bug

Altitude Select Window

Sec 6

Annun.

Sec 7

Sec 8

Appendix B

& Alerts

Symbols

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Index

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Current Altitude

Barometric Setting

Figure 1-17 Pressing PFD Knob Sets Altitude Select to Current Altitude

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Vertical Speed (V/S)

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

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synchronize the bug to the current vertical speed.

Vertical Speed Bug

System

Sec 1

Current Vertical Speed

Sec 2

PFD

Sec 3

MFD

Vertical Speed Bug Setting

Avoidance

Hazard

Sec 4

Figure 1-18 Pressing V/S Knob Sets Vertical Speed Bug to Current Vertical Speed

For aircraft with vertical speed operating limitations, red bands showing Vertical Speed Maximum and Minimum ranges will be shown on the left side of

Additional

Features

Sec 5

the Vertical Speed tape. When the Vertical Speed Indicator is in one of the red ranges, the background color of the Vertical Speed Indicator will turn red.

& Alerts

Annun.

Sec 6

Vertical Speed Maximum

Vertical Speed Bug

Vertical Speed Indicator

Current Vertical Speed

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Vertical Speed Minimum

Figure 1-19 Vertical Speed Warning Indication

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Barometer (BARO)

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

toggles between standard pressure (29.92 in/1013 mb) and the previously

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selected value.

1.4.1.3 MFD Knobs

Sec 1

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

System

pages. More details are provided in the MFD section.

Small (Inner) MFD Knob

PFD

Sec 2

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

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

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

MFD

Sec 3

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

MFD knob selects individual characters or values for the highlighted cursor

location.

Sec 4

Hazard

Avoidance

Large (Outer) MFD Knob

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

Sec 5

moves the cursor to highlight available ﬁelds.

Features

Additional

1.4.1.4 MFD Bezel Keys

Sec 6

Annun.

Sec 7

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Appendix B

Range (RNG)

& Alerts

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

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

up and down text pages.

Symbols

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

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

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Enter (ENT)

Validates or conﬁrms a menu selection or data entry.

Clear (CLR)

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

holding the CLR key displays the Navigation Map 1 page.

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1.4.2 Using the Soft Key Controls

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

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

Selected Soft Key

Figure 1-20 MFD Soft Key Layout

Unselected Soft Keys

Soft Key Labels

Soft Keys

1.4.3 Using the Page Menus

The GDU 620 has a dedicated MENU key that when pressed displays a context-sensitive list of options for functions in the MFD. This options list allows the user to access additional features or make settings changes which speciﬁcally relate to the currently displayed window/page. There is no all-encompassing menu. Some menus provide access to additional submenus that are used to view, edit, select, and review options. Menus display “No Options” when there are no options for the window/page selected. Soft key presses do not display menus or submenus.

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MFD

Avoidance

Hazard

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Additional

Features

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Annun.

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Navigating within a Menu

1) Press the MENU key to display the menu.

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

scroll bar always appears to the right of the window/box when the option list is longer than the window/box).

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

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

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Options for MAP Window

Sec 1

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System

No Options Available

Figure 1-21 Page Menu Examples

1.4.4 System Settings

G500/600 system settings are managed from the Aux Mode System

PFD

Sec 2

Setup Page.

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

MFD

Sec 3

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

knob to highlight the desired value.

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

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Avoidance

3) Press ENTER to save the setting.

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Features

Additional

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Annun.

Sec 7

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Appendix B

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Figure 1-22 System Setup Page

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Category Settings Affected Quantities Exceptions

Display Brightness

Airspeeds Glide (or REF)

Synchronization

Level Mode

(or V1)

(or V2)

CDI - On/Off BARO - On/Off Databases - On/Off

Brightness levels on the PFD and MFD

Reference markers on PFD airspeed tape

Crossﬁll Nav information to GDU 620 Share databases

PFD Options (Wind Vector)

(NAV Status)

Off, Style 1 - Style 4

Style 1 - 2

PFD wind vector display format. Location of GPS navigation data.

Nav Status option not available in all

installations.

Date/Time Date

Time Time Format Time Offset

Temperature

SAT, TAT, ISA

Reference

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PFD

Sec 3

MFD

Avoidance

Hazard

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Additional

Features

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& Alerts

Annun.

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Distance and Speed

Altitude and Vertical Speed

Imperial (SM, MPH) Metric (KM, KPH) Nautical (NM, KT)

Feet Meters

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(information windows)

Distance (information

window) Flight plan distances Map ranges DIS ﬁeld (Navigation Status

Box) All distances on MFD All speeds on MFD

Airspeed

Indicator True Airspeed Wind speed

vector Map range

(Trafﬁc Page,

Terrain

Proximity

Page)

All elevations on MFD Altimeter

Vertical Speed

Indicator

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Navigation Angle

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Magnetic (North) True (North)

Heading Course Bearing Track

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System

Barometric Setting

Temperature Celsius

PFD

Sec 2

Data Link (WX/

Inches (in) Hectopascals (hpa)

Fahrenheit

Desired Track Barometric pressure on PFD

All temperatures on PFD

Select weather source.

TFR Source)XMFIS

MFD

Sec 3

GFDS

Table 1-3 Display Units Settings (System Setup Page)

1.4.5 Display Backlighting

Sec 4

Sec 5

Sec 6

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

Hazard

Avoidance

adjusted automatically or manually. The default setting (automatic backlighting adjustment) uses the photocell located at the top right corner of the bezel to automatically adjust for ambient lighting conditions. Photocell calibration

Features

Additional

curves are conﬁgured by the installer to optimize display appearance through a broad range of cockpit lighting conditions. Manual backlighting adjustment can be accomplished using the existing instrument panel dimmer bus or the

Annun.

& Alerts

following procedures.

Backlighting Adjustment

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

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BRIGHTNESS” “MODE” box.

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

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ENTER.

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

Auto or Manual

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Figure 1-23 Display Brightness Adjustment

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

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2 PRIMARY FLIGHT DISPLAY (PFD)

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

PFD and the soft keys below the PFD.

Air Speed Tape

PFD Knob Mode Indicator

Wind Vectors

Heading Bug Select

Course Select

Altitude Bug Select

Vertical Speed Bug Select Barometric Setting Select

Air Temperature

PFD Knob

Figure 2-1 PFD Description (Ground Pointer Mode)

Current FPL

Leg Wpt

Current Nav

Source

Horizon

Line

Distance from Your

Present Position to

Current FPL Leg Wpt

Clock

Slip/Skid

Indicator

Soft Keys

Roll Scale

Zero

Pointer

Soft Key Labels

Roll

Nav Status Bar

Altitude Tape

Current Barometric Pressure Setting

Vertical Speed Tape

Horizontal Situation Indicator

SD Card Slots

Desired Track

Current Track

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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

Nav Status Style 1 - Top of Display

Nav Status Style 2 - Left of HSI

Figure 2-2 PFD Nav Status Bar Description

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

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

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2.1 PFD Soft Keys

Foreword

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PFD

Sec 2

MFD

Sec 3

Sec 4

Hazard

Avoidance

Sec 5

Features

Additional

Sec 6

Annun.

& Alerts

AP TEST

CDI

GPS

VOR/ILS

1-2

Source 1

Source 2

PFD

SYN VIS

SYN TERR HRZN HDG APTSIGNS

DME

DME NAV 1 DME NAV 2 DME HOLD

BRG

BRG 1

NAV 1 GPS 1 ADF

BRG 2

NAV 2 GPS 2 ADF

CLK/TMR

HIDE

Sec 7

Symbols

CLOCK/TIMER START/STOP RESET

Sec 8

GlossaryAppendix A

Figure 2-3 PFD Soft Key Diagram

BACK

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

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Soft Key Labels

Soft Keys

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System

Sec 1

Unselected Soft Key

Soft Key Not Available

For Selection

Soft Key Labels

PFD

Sec 2

Figure 2-4 PFD Soft Key Layout

When a soft key is selected, its color changes to black text on gray background and remains this way until it is turned off, at which time it reverts to white text

MFD

Sec 3

on black background. When a soft key function is disabled, the soft key label is subdued (dimmed).

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

AP Test

Avoidance

Hazard

Sec 4

Additional

Features

Sec 5

The AP TEST soft key is available if the GAD 43 is used to provide attitude

information to an autopilot. The AP TEST soft key disengages the autopilot

& Alerts

Annun.

as part of the GAD 43 test.

Sec 6

CDI

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

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

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Sec 7

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

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

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

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1-2

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

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

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

LOC.

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PFD

Pressing the PFD soft key displays the SYN VIS, DME, BRG, and BACK soft

keys. The DME and SYN VIS soft keys will only be present if the system is

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conﬁgured for these features.

BRG1

Sec 1

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

System

(NAV1, GPS1, ADF, or None).

BRG2

PFD

Sec 2

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

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

is conﬁgured for a second GPS or VOR/LOC.

MFD

Sec 3

DME

The DME NAV soft keys select the DME submenu. For some installations, the

DME NAV soft keys simply toggle the DME display on/off as the submenu

Hazard

Avoidance

options will not exist. The availability of the DME controls vary based on the

installation.

Sec 5

Features

Additional

Sec 6

Annun.

& Alerts

Sec 7

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Sec 8

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Index

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The DME NAV soft keys select NAV 1 or 2 as the DME tuning source. If this

soft key is pressed again when already selected, the DME display is removed

from the PFD. Not all installations will have both NAV1 and NAV2 soft keys.

DME Information

Selected DME

DME Hold Annunciation

Set Hold for Selected DME

Figure 2-5 DME Soft Keys

DME HOLD

DME HOLD activates/deactivates the DME tuning hold function. DME

HOLD may be selected for either DME NAV 1 or DME NAV 2. The Hold

function is automatically canceled when switching between NAV1 and

NAV2 tuning sources. Not all installations will have the DME HOLD soft

key.

SYN VIS

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

It enables Synthetic Vision and displays the associated soft keys.

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SYN TERR

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

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installed and enables synthetic terrain depiction.

HRZN HDG

System

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

Sec 1

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

APTSIGNS

PFD

Sec 2

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

installed and enables airport sign posts.

CLK/TMR

MFD

Sec 3

The Clock/Timer function displays a clock or timer window in the lower left

corner of the PFD.

Hide Clock

Hide Timer

Select Timer

Select Clock

Figure 2-6 Clock and Timer Functions

Start

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Reset

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BACK

The BACK soft key returns to the previous soft key menu.

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2.2 Airspeed Indicator

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

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

units for the installation.

The Airspeed Indicator provides Indicated Airspeed, True Airspeed, and

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

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The Airspeed Trend Vector is a vertical, pink/magenta line, extending up or down on the airspeed scale, shown to the right of the color-coded speed range strip. The end of the trend vector corresponds to the predicted airspeed in six

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seconds if the current acceleration is maintained. If the trend vector crosses into the overspeed range, the text of the digital airspeed readout changes to yellow. The trend vector is absent if the speed remains constant or if any data needed to

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calculate airspeed is not available due to a system failure.

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

Glide Speed Reference Marker

Vr Reference Marker Vx Reference Marker

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

Flaps Operating Range (White)

True Airspeed

Airspeed Units

Figure 2-7 Airspeed Tape

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Overspeed Range (Barber Pole)

Overspeed Indication for Current Airspeed

Caution Operating Range

Figure 2-8 Overspeed Indication

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2.2.1 Markings

A color-coded (white, green, yellow, and red/white “barber pole”) speed range strip is located on the moving tape. The colors are conﬁgured to match the approved markings for the installation. See the AFM/POH.

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

installation. See your AFM/POH for more details.

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Figure 2-9 Typical Airspeed Tape Markings

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Figure 2-10 Additional Reference Markings

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2.2.2 Reference Speeds

V-speeds (Glide, Vr, VX, and VY) default values are set during the installation process, but can be changed and turned on/off from the System Setup page

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on the ﬁrst page of the Aux page group. When active (on), the V-speeds are displayed at their respective locations to the right of the airspeed scale.

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Figure 2-11 Reference Speeds

The labels for the reference markers may vary as conﬁgured during installation.

Glide Reference Marker

Vr Reference Marker

Vx Reference Marker

Vy Reference Marker

Reference Marker

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V2 Reference Marker V1 Reference Marker

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Figure 2-12 Alternate Reference Speeds

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2.3 Attitude Indicator

Foreword

Attitude information is displayed over a virtual blue sky and brown ground with a white horizon line. The Attitude Indicator displays pitch, roll, and slip/ skid information.

Roll Pointer

Figure 2-13 Attitude Indicator

Roll Scale

Aircraft Symbol

Horizon Line

Land Representation

Pitch Scale

Slip/Skid Indicator

Sky Representation

Roll Scale Zero

The horizon line is part of the pitch scale. Above and below the horizon line, major pitch marks and numeric labels are shown for every 10º, up to 80º. Minor pitch marks are shown for intervening 5º increments, up to 25º below and 45º above the horizon line. Between 20º below to 20º above the horizon line, minor pitch marks occur every 2.5º.

Angle of bank is indicated by the position of the pointer on the roll scale. Major tick marks are 30º and 60º and minor tick marks are 10º, 20º, and 45º are shown to the left and right of the zero.

The Slip/Skid Indicator is the bar beneath the roll pointer. The indicator moves with the roll pointer and moves laterally away from the pointer to indicate lateral acceleration. Slip/skid is indicated by the location of the bar relative to the pointer. One bar displacement (as shown below) is equal to one ball displacement on a traditional Slip/Skid Indicator.

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Roll Pointer

Roll Scale Zero

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Slip/Skid Indicator

Figure 2-14 Slip/Skid Indication

The standby mechanical Attitude Indicator in your aircraft is either a Ground

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Pointer or a Roll Pointer conﬁguration. The GDU 620 Attitude Indicator has been conﬁgured in either a Ground Pointer or a Roll Pointer conﬁguration to match the conﬁguration of your aircraft’s standby Attitude Indicator. Ground/

MFD

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Sky Pointer mode is conﬁgured during installation and can not be changed by the pilot.

In an aircraft with an Attitude Indicator that has a Ground Pointer, the pointer

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above the Roll Scale shifts with the roll or bank angle of the aircraft to keep the

Avoidance

Roll Scale Zero Pointer pointing towards the ground.

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Additional

Roll Pointer

Roll Scale Zero Pointer

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Figure 2-15 Attitude Indicator with a Ground Pointer conﬁguration in a left turn

In an aircraft with an Attitude Indicator that has a Sky Pointer, the pointer

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below the roll scale shifts with the roll or bank angle of the aircraft to keep the

GlossaryAppendix A

Roll Pointer pointing towards the sky.

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Roll Scale Zero Pointer

Roll Pointer

Roll Scale

Figure 2-16 Attitude Indicator with a Sky Pointer conﬁguration in a left turn

2.3.1 Extreme Attitude

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

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

• PFD Knob Mode Annunciations

• Ground Speed, True Airspeed, and Airspeed Units

• Selected Altitude, Barometer Settings, and Selected Vertical Speed

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• Vertical Course Deviation Indicator

• Trafﬁc and Terrain Annunciations

• Flight Director Command Bars

• Radar Altimeter digital readout

• Marker beacon annunciation

• Fast/Slow indicator

• DME ﬁeld

Figure 2-17 Extreme Pitch Indication

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Figure 2-18 Extreme Pitch Indication Figure 2-19 Extreme Pitch Indication

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Figure 2-20 Extreme Roll Indication with Display Declutter

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2.4 Altimeter

Foreword

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

The Altitude Trend Vector is a vertical, magenta line, extending up or down on the left side of the Altitude scale. The end of the trend vector corresponds to the predicted altitude in six seconds if the current vertical speed is maintained.

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

When an optional Radar Altimeter is installed, the altitude received from the radar altitude will be displayed on the PFD. See the Radar Altimeter section for more details.

2.4.1 Setting the Altitude Bug and Alerter

1) Press the ALT key to activate Altitude mode.

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

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

altitude.

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Selected Altitude

Bug

Altitude

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Indicator

Figure 2-21 Altimeter

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Altitude

Alerter

window

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2.4.2 Altitude Alerting

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

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

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NOTE:

The Altitude Alerter function may be disabled in some installations.

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

The following occur when approaching the Selected Altitude:

• Upon passing through 1000 feet of the Selected Altitude, the Selected Altitude (shown above the Altimeter) changes to black text on a light blue background, and ﬂashes for ﬁve seconds. An audio alert may be generated, if conﬁgured.

• When the aircraft passes within 200 feet of the Selected Altitude, the Selected Altitude changes to light blue text on a black background and ﬂashes for ﬁve seconds and an aural tone may be generated, if conﬁgured.

• After reaching the Selected Altitude, if the pilot ﬂies outside the deviation band (beyond ±200 feet of the Selected Altitude), the Selected Altitude changes to yellow text on a black background, ﬂashes for ﬁve seconds, and an aural tone is generated.

Within 1000 ft Within 200 ft Deviation of ±200 ft

Figure 2-22 Altitude Alerting Visual Annunciations

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

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

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2.4.3 Changing Barometric Setting

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

1) Press the BARO key to activate Baro mode.

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

PFD Knob Selected

Baro Setting

Figure 2-23 Barometric Setting

Baro Setting shown

in Altimeter window

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

(29.92 in) and the currently selected barometric setting.

2.4.4 Minimum Descent Altitude/Decision Height

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

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NOTE

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

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within the range of the tape. The bug is reset when power is cycled.

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

Glossary Appendix A

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

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

• When the aircraft is within 100 feet of the selected altitude setting, the bug and text turn white.

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

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the altitude text turn yellow and the aural alert “Minimums, minimums,” is heard one time. The text remains in yellow until the aircraft altitude is more than 50 feet above the set altitude minimum value.

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Cyan Within 2500 ft

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White Within 100 ft

Altitude Reached

Barometric

Yellow When

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Bug

Barometric

Minimums

Box

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Figure 2-24 Barometric MDA/DH Alerting Visual Annunciations

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

reaches 150 feet above the selected Minimum Altitude. Normally the altitude

MFD

alerter only allows selection of altitudes in 100 foot increments. When a value

Sec 3

other than 100 feet is set for Baro Mins, it becomes a selectable value in the altitude alerter.

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

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either GDU 620 and will be synchronized on both units.

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

Flight Plan page or the FPL - Charts page.

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

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

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

to Section 5 - Additional Features - Charts Menu Selections.

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Radar Altimeter Minimums

When a radar altimeter is installed and conﬁgured, the pilot has the option

Foreword

to select either Radar Altimeter (RAD ALT) or Barometric Altitude (BARO) Minimums. Radar Altimeter Minimums behave the same (coloring and operation) as the Barometric Minimums except that Baro Minimums are based

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on barometric altitude, while the Radar Altimeter Minimums reﬂect distance above the ground. For instance, while the Baro Minimums bug may remain constant where in the same situation the Radar Altimeter value could move up

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and down due to terrain.

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Barometric Altitude

200 Foot Difference

Brown Band Indicating The Ground

Radar Altimeter Minimums Value

Radar Altimeter Value

Figure 2-25 Minimums Values with a Radar Altimeter

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2.5 Vertical Speed (V/S) Indicator

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

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Speed bug and a bug setting are also available.

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Vertical Speed Bug

Current Vertical Speed

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Figure 2-26 Vertical Speed (V/S) Tape and Window

Vertical Speed Bug Setting

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

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

Avoidance

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

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

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airspeed tape range.

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±2000 fpm 60 kts ±3000 fpm 70 kts

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±4000 fpm 80 kts

Table 2-1 Vertical Speed Settings

Setting the Vertical Speed Indicator Bug

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

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

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

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vertical speed.

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2.6 Horizontal Situational Indicator

Foreword

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

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Turn Rate Indicator

Course Pointer

Heading Bug

Navigation Source

Aircraft Symbol

Course Deviation Indicator

(CDI) Rotating Compass Card

OBS Mode Active

Lateral Deviation Scale

GPS Level of Service

To/From Indicator

Current Track Indicator

Turn Rate/Heading

Trend Vector Current Heading

Lubber Line

MSG (Message) on Navigator

Figure 2-27 Horizontal Situation Indicator (HSI)

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

Foreword

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

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2.6.1 Setting the Heading Bug

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

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

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(True North)

Current Heading (Magnetic North)

Heading Bug

Current Heading (True north)

Figure 2-28 Heading Bug Setting

1) Press the HDG key to activate HDG mode.

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

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

heading.

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2.6.2 Turn Rate Indicator

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

Standard Turn Rate

Heading Bug

½ Standard

Turn Rate

Figure 2-29 Turn Rate Indicator and Trend Vector

Turn Rate indication.

Arrowhead shown for a

Turn Rate > 4 deg/sec

Lubber Line

Current Track Indicator

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

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Figure 2-30 Course Deviation Indicator

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

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of the display.

2.7.1 Changing CDI Sources

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

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

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

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

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

LOC sources.

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

corner of the PFD.

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

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2.7.2 Changing CDI Course

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

New Course Setting

Figure 2-32 Course Setting

1) Press the CRS key to activate Course mode.

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

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

or waypoint if in GPS OBS mode.

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2.7.3 Vertical Deviation Indicator (VDI)

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

Foreword

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

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

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The vertical deviation is similar to the glideslope for GPS approaches

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

Additional

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

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diamond. If the approach type downgrades to LNAV past the ﬁnal approach ﬁx

Annun.

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(FAF), or the approach only supports LNAV service, “NO GP” is annunciated.

Vertical Deviation Source

Vertical Deviation Indicator

Figure 2-33 Vertical Deviation Indicator (ILS Source)

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Vertical Deviation Indicator

Figure 2-34 Vertical Deviation Indicator (GPS Source)

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2.7.4 Auto-Slewing

The G500/600 system is designed to interface with GPS navigator units and also manage up to four different CDI course pointers (GPS1, NAV1, GPS2, NAV2) independently. The G500/600 will automatically slew the NAV course pointer to the correct ﬁnal approach course when a ILS, LOC, LOC BC, LDA or SDF approach is active in the GPS navigator and the appropriate frequency is in the active window in the navigator. The G500/600 will Auto-Slew the HSI course pointer for an ILS, LOC, LOC BC, LDA, or SDF approach when the steps below are completed in the following order:

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

veriﬁed by the approach waypoints appearing on the GDU 620 MFD Nav Map Page or FPL Page).

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

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

active navigator.

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

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

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System

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Sec 2

PFD

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MFD

Avoidance

Hazard

Sec 4

Additional

Features

Sec 5

& Alerts

Annun.

Sec 6

Symbols

Sec 7

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

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Example of activating Auto-Slewing in the G500/600:

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Sec 1

System

Course Pointer slewed

to 312° for the ILS

Sec 4

PFD

Sec 2

MFD

Sec 3

Hazard

Avoidance

Figure 2-35 Auto-Slewing HSI with ILS Loaded and Shown with the Corresponding

Sec 5

Features

Additional

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

Approach Plate

appropriate approach in the GPS navigator.

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

Sec 6

Annun.

& Alerts

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

or the FPL Page of the MFD.

Sec 7

Symbols

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

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

Sec 8

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

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

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

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Course Pointer slewed to

0° for the Backcourse

Figure 2-36 Auto-Slewing HSI with Localizer Backcourse Loaded and Shown with the

Corresponding Approach Plate

2.8 Supplemental Flight Data

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System

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Sec 2

PFD

Sec 3

MFD

Avoidance

Hazard

Sec 4

Additional

Features

Sec 5

2.8.1 Bearing Pointers

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Sec 6

Symbols

Sec 7

Glossary Appendix A

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Appendix B

Index

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

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

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

• Bearing source (GPS, NAV, or ADF)

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

The Bearing Pointer is removed from the HSI if:

• The NAV radio is not receiving the tuned VOR station

• The NAV radio is tuned to a Localizer frequency

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

• ADF is selected and a signal is not received (if you have an ADF that supports a valid ﬂag then the bearing pointer will be removed. If your ADF system

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

Sec 1

System

Bearing 2 Pointer

Current Navigation Source

PFD

Sec 2

CDI

GPS Level

of Service

Bearing 1 Pointer

MFD

Sec 3

Bearing 1

Sec 4

Hazard

Avoidance

Sec 5

Features

Additional

Pointer Icon

Figure 2-37 HSI with Bearing Information

GPS1

Pointer Icon

GPS2 VOR1

& Alerts

VOR2 LOC1

CDI Source

GPS Mode

Sec 6

Annun.

LOC2

Sec 7

Symbols

Sec 8

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MSG

LOI

GPS Advisory

LOI

Suspend

Figure 2-38 PFD HSI Annunciations

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

Bearing 1 Source

Bearing 2 Source

Bearing 2

OCN

ENR

TERM

APR

LNAV

LNAV+V

LPV

LNAV/VNAV

LP+V

1.00nm

0.30nm

OBS

SUSP

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

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

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

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2.8.2 Temperature Display

The outside air temperature is displayed to the left of the HSI. The air data computer calculates the temperature based on temperature probe and pitot/ static inputs. The units (°C or °F) and temperature reference are selected on the AUX – SYSTEM SETUP page. The temperature reference can be selected to one of the following choices:

•

Static Air Temperature (SAT) – This is the calculated temperature of the stationary (static) outside air. Conceptually, this is the temperature that would be read on a thermometer ﬂoating stationary at the current location.

• Total Air Temperature (TAT) – This is the calculated temperature of the outside air as it moves past the aircraft, including the rise in temperature due to air compression and friction at the current airspeed.

• Difference from International Standard Atmosphere (ISA) – This is the difference between SAT and standard (ISA) temperature at the current altitude. This provides an indication of how much warmer/colder the

temperature is from a “standard” atmosphere.

Figure 2-39 Outside Air Temperature Selection

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System

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Sec 2

PFD

Sec 3

MFD

Avoidance

Hazard

Additional

Features

& Alerts

Annun.

2.8.3 Wind Vectors

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

Symbols

Sec 7

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Sec 8

Sec 4

Sec 5

Sec 6

Figure 2-40 Wind Vector with No Wind Data

Four styles are available as shown below.

Style 1 Style 2 Style 3 Style 4

Figure 2-41 Wind Vector Style

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2.8.4 DME Indication

When selected, DME information is displayed in a window in the lower left corner of the PFD. The distance to the station and the Nav source used are

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shown.

Sec 1

System

DME Information

DME Hold Annunciation

PFD

Sec 2

NOTE: The capability of providing DME information requires installation

MFD

Sec 3

of the GAD 43e.

Selected DME

Figure 2-42 DME Indication

Set Hold for Selected DME

2.8.5 Marker Beacon Annunciations

Sec 4

Sec 5

Sec 6

A visual annunciation of marker beacons will be shown on the display when

Hazard

Avoidance

the aircraft ﬂies over a marker beacon. The marker beacon annunciation will appear to the left of the altitude tape below the terrain annunciator on the PFD.

Features

Additional

Outer Marker Beacon Indication

Annun.

& Alerts

Figure 2-43 Marker Beacon Location

Sec 7

Symbols

Current Beacon Icon (Standard) Icon (Blink)

Inner Marker

Sec 8

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Middle Marker

Appendix B

Index

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Outer Marker

Table 2-2 Marker Beacons

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2.8.6 Miscompare Annunciations

Miscompare annunciations are capable of being displayed on the PFD if the miscompare Monitor is enabled during the installation conﬁguration.

Messages will appear in the MFD alerts window if monitors are enabled and required data is not present.

A miscompare condition is triggered if the difference between the data reported by GDU 1 and GDU 2 exceeds the threshold described in the following table for at least one second:

Parameter Range of Trigger Threshold

Altitude ALL 200 feet Indicated Airspeed Both IAS < 35 kts Inhibited Indicated Airspeed Either IAS >= 35 kts 10 kts Indicated Airspeed Either IAS >= 80 kts 7 kts Pitch ALL 5 degrees Roll ALL 6 degrees

Table 2-3 Miscompare Conditions

A “MISCOMP” annunciation is displayed on the airspeed tape if a miscompare condition exists for indicated airspeed. A “MISCOMP” annunciation is displayed on the altitude tape if a miscompare condition exists for altitude. A “PITCH MISCOMP” annunciation is displayed over the pitch ladder if a miscompare condition exists for pitch and not roll. A “ROLL MISCOMP” annunciation is displayed over the pitch ladder if a miscompare condition exists for roll and not pitch. An “ATTITUDE MISCOMP” annunciation is displayed over the pitch ladder if a miscompare condition exists for both pitch and roll.

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Avoidance

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Additional

Features

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& Alerts

Annun.

Sec 6

Symbols

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Pitch and Roll Miscompare

Airspeed

Miscompare

Sec 1

System

Pitch Miscompare Roll Miscompare

PFD

Sec 2

MFD

Sec 3

Figure 2-44 Miscompare Annunciations

2.9 Radar Altimeter

Sec 4

Hazard

Avoidance

When an optional Radar Altimeter is installed, the altitude received from the radar altitude will be displayed on the PFD.

Sec 5

Features

Additional

Sec 6

Annun.

& Alerts

NOTE: See the Radar Altimeter documentation for details on the radar altimeter performance and limitations.

Altitude Miscompare

Barometric Altitude

Sec 7

Symbols

Sec 8

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150 Feet Above Ground

Brown Band Indicating The Ground

Radar Altimeter Value

Figure 2-45 Radar Altimeter Display - 150 foot RA Altitude

When the radar altitude is 0, the brown band will be level with the altitude tape pointer. As the radar altitude increases above 0, the brown band will move

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

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Barometric Altitude

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0 Foot Difference (On Ground)

System

Sec 1

Brown Band Indicating The Ground

Sec 2

Radar Altimeter Value

PFD

Figure 2-46 Radar Altimeter Display - 0 foot RA Altitude

Sec 3

The Radar Altimeter self-test process will be annunciated on the PFD above

MFD

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

Avoidance

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

Hazard

Sec 4

Setup page.

NOTE: Not all Radar Altimeters have the TEST function.

Additional

Features

Sec 5

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

the System Setup page.

& Alerts

Annun.

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

Sec 6

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

Symbols

Sec 7

Figure 2-47 Radar Altimeter Test Annunciation

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

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

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

Figure 2-48 Radar Altimeter Failure Annunciation

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2.10 Fast/Slow Indication

The Fast/Slow indication as provided from an external system is shown on

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the left side of the PFD along the horizon line. See your AFM for details on operation.

Sec 1

System

Pointer

PFD

Sec 2

Fast/Slow Scale

MFD

Sec 3

Figure 2-49 Fast/Slow Scale and Pointer

Sec 4

Hazard

Avoidance

2.11 PFD Display Units

Sec 5

The PFD display units may be set to standard or metric units by the installer.

Features

Additional

The MFD display units may still be selected by the user in the System Setup page of Aux mode.

Sec 6

Annun.

& Alerts

Sec 7

Symbols

Sec 8

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Index

Appendix B

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3 MULTI-FUNCTION DISPLAY (MFD)

The MFD displays a color moving map with navigation information.

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Moving map information is shown on the two Navigation Map pages and the optional Weather (WX) pages. (e.g., airports, VORs, airways, airspaces), geographic data (e.g., cities, lake,

The Navigation Map displays aviation data

System

Sec 1

highways, borders), topographic data (map shading indicating elevation), and hazard data (e.g., trafﬁc, terrain, weather). The map options set for Navigation Map page 1 are used as the default settings for the optional Weather (WX) pages. Which data is displayed can be controlled by the

PFD

Sec 2

DCLTR soft key and map page MENU selections. The Navigation Map can be oriented four different ways: North Up (NORTH UP), Track Up (TRACK

Sec 3

UP), Desired Track Up (DTK UP), or Heading Up (HDG UP).

Map Orientation

Obstacles Symbols

Range Select

Page Group Position

Page Group

Page Label

Menu Clear

Enter

Terrain and

MFD

Avoidance

Hazard

Sec 4

Additional

Features

Sec 5

& Alerts

Annun.

Sec 6

Symbols

Sec 7

SD Card Slots

Soft KeysSoft Key Labels

Large MFD Knob

(Select Page Group)

Small MFD Knob

(Select Page)

Glossary Appendix A

Sec 8

Figure 3-1 MFD Description

The nose of the aircraft icon is placed on the Navigation Map at the location corresponding to the calculated present position. The aircraft position and the ﬂight plan legs are based on information received from the currently selected GPS navigator. The leg of the active ﬂight plan currently

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being ﬂown is shown as a magenta line on the navigation map. The other legs are shown in white.

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There are map ranges available, from 500 feet to 500 NM. The range is now indicated in the box on the range ring at the 11 o-clock position relative to the ownship. To change the map range on any map, press the

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RNG keys on the right side of the bezel.

3.1 Navigation Map Pages

Sec 1

Map displays are used extensively in the GDU 620 to provide situational

System

awareness in ﬂight. The following information can be displayed on the Navigation Map Pages:

PFD

Sec 2

• Airports, NAVAIDs, airspace, airways, land data (highways, cities, lakes, rivers, borders, etc.) with names

MFD

Sec 3

• Map Pointer information (distance and bearing to pointer, location of

Sec 4

Hazard

pointer, name, and other pertinent

Avoidance

information)

• Map range

Sec 5

• Wind direction and speed

Features

Additional

• Map orientation

• Icons for enabled map features

Sec 6

Annun.

& Alerts

• Aircraft icon (representing present position)

Sec 7

Symbols

Symbols used on the MFD are detailed in Section 7 - Symbols.

• Nav range ring

• Flight plan legs

• Track vector

• Topography scale

• Topography data

• XM NEXRAD Weather

• XM Lightning

• XM Storm Cells

• Trafﬁc

• Stormscope

• Top of Climb

• Terrain data (includes terrain, obstacles, and power lines)

Sec 8

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Index

Appendix B

3-2

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

Page Group

Turn Large MFD knob

Turn Small MFD knob

Page

Figure 3-2 Page Group and Page Locator

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Map Orientation

Terrain Data

Weather Source

WX Data Window

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System

Sec 1

Trafﬁc Icons

with Relative

Altitude and Trend

Indicator

Obstacle Icon. * Indicates Grouped Obstacles.

Elevation Window

Aircraft Symbol

(Present Position)

Topo Data Scale

Enhanced

Range Ring

Current Altitude

Map Overlay Icons

Page Name

Page Location

Figure 3-3 MFD Map Description

3.1.1 Default Navigation Map Page

While on any page of the MFD, you may easily return to the ﬁrst Navigation Map page of the Map group by to the ﬁrst page (Home Page) of the Map group.

pressing and holding the CLR key to return

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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3.1.2 Map Overlay Icons

Overlay icons are displayed to indicate data that will be depicted on the map pages. The icons are shown onIf the icon is not displayed, either the

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menu selection is not ON to display the data or the display range makes the data ineligible for display. If the icon has a white X over it then the data is selected ON and the zoom scale is correct, but the underlying data is not

Sec 1

System

available for some reason. All of the icons may not be displayed at the same time. In some cases if one feature is selected, another icon and featuare may be disabled. The pilot should check the dedicated page for the feature that

PFD

Sec 2

the icon represents to determine why the data is not available for display (fail, standby, etc).

MFD

Sec 3

Trafﬁc

ADS-R/TIS-B Trafﬁc

Stormscope

Terrain

Obstacle Wire Obstacle

Sec 4

Hazard

Avoidance

Figure 3-4 Map Overlay Icon Samples

3.1.3 Selecting Page Options

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

Sec 5

Features

Additional

Sec 6

Annun.

Sec 7

Sec 8

Appendix B

the necessary adjustments with the MFD knobs.

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

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

& Alerts

4) Press ENT to accept the displayed value.

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

Symbols

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3.1.4 Changing the Navigation Map Range

The Range (RNG) keys on the right side of the bezel are used to change the map display range. Pressing the RNG key will zoom out (increasing the displayed map range) and pressing the RNG key will zoom in (decreasing the displayed map range). The Map Range is shown on the outer range ring. The map ranges available are from 250 feet to 500 NM.

3.1.5 Decluttering Map Pages

The Map Declutter feature allows the pilot to progressively step through four levels of decluttering to remove map information. The declutter level is displayed in the DCLTR soft key.

Figure 3-5 Map Declutter Soft Key

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

removes the most detail.

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

Each successive press of the DCLTR soft key will toggle through the declutter levels. In the following table, features marked with a “•” are shown at the indicated Declutter Level. Features shown at level 0 will be displayed at all Declutter levels.

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System

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Sec 2

PFD

Sec 3

MFD

Avoidance

Hazard

Sec 4

Additional

Features

Sec 5

& Alerts

Annun.

Sec 6

NOTE: Trafﬁc is automatically decluttered from Nav Map pages when the map scale is above 40 NM.

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Feature 0 1 2 3 Feature 0 1 2 3

Airways • Tower • •

Land/Country Text • TRSA • •

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Large City • ADIZ • •

Medium City • Alert Areas • •

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Sec 2

Sec 3

Sec 4

Hazard

Sec 5

Additional

Sec 6

Annun.

Small City • Caution Areas • •

System

Small Town • Danger Areas • •

Freeways • Warning Areas • •

PFD

Highways • Large Airports • • •

Roads • Medium Airports • • •

Railroads • Prohibited Areas • • •

MFD

Political Boundaries • MOAs • • •

Trafﬁc Symbols • Runway Labels • • •

Lat/Lon Grids • •

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VORs • • NEXRAD Data • • •

Lightning Strike Data

NDBs • • River/Lake Names • • • •

Intersections • • Trafﬁc Labels • • • •

Class B Airspace • • Water Detail • • • •

Features

Class C Airspace • • Active FPL Legs • • • •

Class D Airspace • •

& Alerts

Table 3-1 Features Shown at Each Decluttering Level

• • •

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Symbols

Sec 8

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3.1.6 Panning

The Panning Map Page function allows you to move the map beyond its current limits without adjusting the map scale and to examine information at the pointer location. When you select the panning function — by pressing the small MFD knob — a target pointer ﬂashes on the map display. A window also appears at the top of the map display showing the latitude/longitude position of the pointer, the ETE from your present position to the pointer, elevation at the pointer, and bearing and distance to the pointer from your present position.

Information is

related to the tip

of the pointer

Map Pointer

Present Position

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Sec 2

PFD

Sec 3

MFD

Avoidance

Hazard

Sec 4

Additional

Features

Sec 5

& Alerts

Annun.

Sec 6

Figure 3-6 Navigation Map Pointer Location Information

1) While viewing a Map, press the small MFD knob. A ﬂashing pointer will appear

Symbols

in the tip of the ownship symbol. The measured information is referenced to the tip of the arrow.

Glossary Appendix A

Figure 3-7 Navigation Map Initial Pointer Location

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

knob to move the cursor vertically.

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

the previous map view.

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3.1.7 Selecting Items on the Map

When the target pointer is placed on an object, the name of that object is highlighted (even if the name wasn’t originally displayed on the map). This

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feature applies to airports, NAVAIDs, user-created waypoints, roads, lakes, rivers — just about everything displayed on the map except route lines. When an airport, NAVAID, or user waypoint is selected on the map display, you can

Sec 1

System

review information about the item.

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

small MFD knob to activate panning.

PFD

Sec 2

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

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

MFD

Sec 3

4) Press one of the soft keys for details of the selected topic.

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

Sec 4

Hazard

Avoidance

Sec 5

Features

Additional

Sec 6

Annun.

Sec 7

Sec 8

Appendix B

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Symbols

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3.1.8 Measuring Distances

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

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

MENU.

2) Turn the

Distance“ and then press

large

or small MFD knobs to highlight “Measure Bearing/

ENT

Figure 3-8 Navigation Map Measure Distance Function

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

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

Figure 3-9 Measure Distance Starting Reference Point

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

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

Distance and Bearing Between Start and End Points

Ending Reference

Point position

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System

Sec 1

Sec 2

PFD

Sec 3

MFD

Avoidance

Hazard

Sec 4

Additional

Features

Sec 5

& Alerts

Annun.

Sec 6

Symbols

Sec 7

Figure 3-10 Bearing/Distance Measurement

5) Press the small MFD knob to stop measuring.

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3.1.9 Customizing Navigation Map Pages

The Navigation Map pages are customized by selecting options from the Page Menu. The Page Menu options include choices for Map Setup and Measure

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Bearing/Distance. The Map Setup choice covers selections for Map, Weather, Trafﬁc, and Aviation depending on the installed equipment of a given aircraft.

Sec 1

System

3.1.10 Map Setup

The Map Setup selection from the Page Menu allows you to select which data will be displayed on the map.

PFD

Sec 2

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

the MENU key to display the Navigation Map Page

MFD

Sec 3

Sec 4

Hazard

Avoidance

Figure 3-11 Navigation Map Page Menu

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

Sec 5

Features

Additional

display the Map Setup Menu.

3) Use the large and small

Sec 6

Annun.

allow editing of the selected group. The groups shown depend on the features

& Alerts

MFD

knobs to select the Group and press ENT to

available for equipment installed in your aircraft.

Sec 7

Symbols

Sec 8

GlossaryAppendix A

Figure 3-12 Navigation Map Page Menu Map Group Selection

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

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Map Group Weather Group

(optional)

Menu Item Adjustment Menu

Orientation North Up

Track Up

DTK Up

HDG Up

North Up At Off/Range NEXRAD

Item

NEXRAD

Viewing

Range

Cell Mov

Adjustment Menu

Off/Range Trafﬁc Off

Off/Range Rwy

Trafﬁc Group

(optional)

Adjustment Menu

Item

All Trafﬁc

TA/PA

TA Only

Aviation Group

Adjustment

Item

Safe Taxi Viewing

Range

Extension

Off/Range

Range

Auto Zoom On/Off NEXRAD

Legend

On/Off INT/NDB

Viewing

Off/Range

Range *

Land Data On/Off NEXRAD

Source

US/Canada VOR

Viewing

Off/Range

Range*

Track Vector

Length

Wind Vector On/Off

Enhanced

Nav Range

Ring

Off/Time XM Ltng Off/Range Class B/

TMA *

On/Off

Stormscope

Viewing

Range

Stormscope

Off/Range Class C/

TCA *

Strike/Cell Class D * Off/Range

Strike/Cell

Mode

Off/Range

Topo Data On/Off Restricted* Off/Range

Topo Scale On/Off MOA

Off/Range

(Military)*

Terrain Data On/Off Other/

Off/Range

ADIZ *

Obstacle

Off/Range TFR * Off/Range

Viewing

Range

Power Line

Off/Range Airways Off/Modes

Viewing

Range

Lat/Lon

Viewing

Off/Range Smart

Airspace

On/Off

Range

Field of

View**

Selected Alt

Range Arc

On/Off Show

Airspaces

On/Off Airspace

Labels

All/Altitude

On/Off

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

Table 3-2 Navigation Map Page Menu Selections

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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

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3.1.10.1 Map Feature Options

Choose the options to determine the values for display on each Navigation Map. The options you save will be retained until changed. The options may be

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selecting by using the following procedure:

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

Sec 1

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

System

active, turn the large MFD knob to highlight the desired option.

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

PFD

Sec 2

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

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

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

MFD

Sec 3

Map Orientation

The Orientation option sets the orientation of the Navigation Map.

Sec 4

Hazard

Avoidance

Sec 5

Features

Additional

Sec 6

Annun.

& Alerts

Figure 3-13 Navigation Map Orientation

North Up At

The North Up At option allows you to select the map range where at and

Sec 7

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above the selected value the Map Orientation will automatically change to North Up. For example, with the 500 NM value selected and the map range of the MFD is 500 NM or more, the map orientation will automatically become North Up.

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Auto Zoom

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

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enabled once one of the following conditions is met:

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Land Data

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

Foreword

Track Vector Length

System

Sec 1

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

Track Vector

Aircraft Present Position

Figure 3-14 Navigation Map Track Vector

Sec 2

PFD

Sec 3

MFD

Avoidance

Hazard

Sec 4

Wind Vector

Additional

The Wind Vector option when turned on will show a box in the top right

Features

Sec 5

corner of the MFD indicating the wind direction and speed.

Wind SpeedWind Direction

Figure 3-15 Navigation Map Wind Vector Display

Nav Range Ring

& Alerts

Annun.

Sec 6

Symbols

Sec 7

When turned on, the Nav Range Ring option will show a ring with a compass rose oriented to magnetic north around your present position on the Map page. When selected ON, the Enhanced Range Ring function provides a second ring at 1/2 the distance of the primary ring to allow the pilot to acccurately judge

Glossary Appendix A

Sec 8

distance to objects depicted on the map.

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Sec 1

System

PFD

Sec 2

MFD

Sec 3

Sec 4

Hazard

Avoidance

Sec 5

Features

Additional

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Range Ring Radius

Enhanced Range Ring

Range Ring with Compass Rose

Figure 3-16 Navigation Map Range Ring

Sec 6

Annun.

Sec 7

Sec 8

Appendix B

& Alerts

Symbols

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Topo Data

The Topo Data option selects whether the colored topographical features are

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displayed. Trafﬁc, Land Data, Terrain, and Obstacles will still be displayed even with Topo Data turned off.

Topo Data Off Topo Data On

System

Sec 1

Sec 2

PFD

Sec 3

MFD

Avoidance

Hazard

Figure 3-17 Navigation Map Topo Data

Topo Scale

Additional

Features

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

Minimum/Maximum

Range of Topography

Displayed on the Map

Sky Indication

& Alerts

Annun.

Symbols

Sec 7

Sec 4

Sec 5

Sec 6

Range of Topography Displayed on the Map

Figure 3-18 Navigation Map Topo Scale

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Current Ground Level Indication

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Terrain Data

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

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been selected.

Terrain Data On

Terrain Data

Terrain Data Icon

Sec 1

System

PFD

Sec 2

MFD

Sec 3

Sec 4

Hazard

Avoidance

Sec 5

Features

Additional

Terrain Data Off

Figure 3-19 Navigation Map Terrain Data

Sec 6

Annun.

Sec 7

Sec 8

Appendix B

& Alerts

Symbols

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Threat Location

Unlighted Obstacle

Projected Flight Path

1000 ft

100 ft Threshold

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

Terrain between 100 ft and 1000 ft below the aircraft altitude (Yellow)

Terrain above or within 100 ft below the aircraft altitude (Red)

Obstacle Data Viewing Range

The Obstacle Data Viewing Range option selects whether the Obstacle Data

Foreword

is shown on the Navigation Map. Obstacles will be shown at and below the selected map range. Map ranges above this value will not show the Obstacle Data. In the range selection example below where 30 NM is selected, obstacles will be shown at map ranges of 30 NM and lower.

System

Sec 1

Unlighted Obstacle (Height is less than

1000 ft AGL)

Lighted Obstacle

(Height is less

than 1000 ft AGL)

Unlighted Obstacle

(Height is greater

than 1000 ft AGL)

Lighted Obstacle

(Height is greater than

1000 ft AGL)

Table 3-3 Navigation Map Obstacle Icons

PFD

MFD

Sec 2

Sec 3

Tower Windmill Windmill in Group Power Line

Avoidance

Hazard

Sec 4

Table 3-4 Obstacle Icon Types

Additional

Features

Sec 5

& Alerts

Annun.

Sec 6

Symbols

Sec 7

Figure 3-20 TERRAIN Altitude/Color Correlation

Grouped obstacles are shown with an asterisk (as shown in the Windmill in

Glossary Appendix A

Sec 8

Group example above). The color of the asterisks is tied to the relative altitude of the highest obstacle in the group, not other obstacles within that group. Obstacles are grouped when they would otherwise overlap. If map zoom scale is change sufﬁciently that obstacles can be drawn without overlapping they will be depicted individually.

Obstacle databases created for software version 7.00 or later may include HOT lines depending on the type of obstacle database installed. Hazardous Obstacle Transmission (HOT) Lines are those power lines that that have been identiﬁed as a potential hazard to aircraft. The installed obstacle database type

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can be veriﬁed on the System Status page. Power line data is available for the contiguous United States as well as small parts of Canada and Mexico.

Foreword

Obstacles Between 100

and 1000 feet of Aircraft

Sec 1

System

Obstacles Within 100 feet

or Above Aircraft

PFD

Sec 2

MFD

Sec 3

Figure 3-21 Navigation Map Obstacle Data

Lat/Lon Viewing Range

Sec 4

Sec 5

The Lat/Lon Viewing Range option selects whether Lat/Lon line is shown on

Hazard

Avoidance

the MFD.

Features

Additional

Sec 6

Annun.

Sec 7

Sec 8

Appendix B

& Alerts

Symbols

GlossaryAppendix A

Index

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Lat/Lon Reference Information

Figure 3-22 Navigation Map Lat/Lon Information

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Field of View

The Field of View represented by the synthetic terrain data used for the

Foreword

Synthetic Vision Technology (SVT™) option (when enabled) can be represented on the MFD Navigation Map Page lateral image. Two dashed lines forming a V-shape in front of the aircraft symbol on the MFD, represent the forward

System

Sec 1

viewing area shown on the PFD.

Sec 2

PFD

Field of View Borders

Sec 3

MFD

Avoidance

Hazard

Additional

Features

Sec 4

Sec 5

Figure 3-23 Navigation Map Field of View on the MFD

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Sec 6

Symbols

Sec 7

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Sec 8

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Selected Altitude Range Arc

The range to altitude arc may be selected for display on the MFD navigation map to predict where the ownship will be when it reaches the altitude selected

Foreword

on the altitude alerter on the PFD. The distance from the ownship to the arc is based on ground speed, baro altitude, selected altitude, and vertical speed. The arc is shown when the aircraft is moving toward the selected altitude at a vertical

Sec 1

System

speed of at least 150 feet per minute.

PFD

Sec 2

Selected Altitude Range Arc

MFD

Sec 3

Sec 4

Hazard

Avoidance

Sec 5

Features

Additional

Sec 6

Annun.

Sec 7

Sec 8

Appendix B

& Alerts

Symbols

GlossaryAppendix A

Index

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Figure 3-24 Selected Altitude Range Arc

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3.1.10.2 Weather Feature Options (Optional)

The Weather group selection from the Map Setup Page Menu allows you to customize the NEXRAD Viewing Range, NEXRAD Cell Movement, and Lightning Viewing range. Weather is an optional feature that requires a GDL 69/69A and an XM WX Satellite Weather subscription, or other weather product (such as GFDS).

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

the MENU key to display the Navigation Map Page

Figure 3-25 Navigation Map Page Menu

2) With the cursor ﬂashing on the “Map Setup” option, press the ENT key to

display the Map Setup Menu.

3) Use the large and small

MFD

knobs to select the Weather Group and press

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

Foreword

System

Sec 1

Sec 2

PFD

Sec 3

MFD

Avoidance

Hazard

Sec 4

Additional

Features

Sec 5

& Alerts

Annun.

Sec 6

Figure 3-26 Navigation Map Page Menu Weather Group Selection

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

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NEXRAD Data Viewing Range

The NEXRAD Viewing Range option selects whether the NEXRAD weather products is shown on the MFD. NEXRAD weather products will be shown at

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and below the selected map range. When Off is selected, NEXRAD weather will not be shown. Map ranges above the selected value will not show the NEXRAD weather products. Where 100 NM is selected, the NEXRAD weather products

Sec 1

System

will be shown at map ranges of 100 NM and lower.

NEXRAD Cell Movement

PFD

Sec 2

The NEXRAD Cell Movement option selects whether NEXRAD Cell Movement is shown on the Navigation Map.

NEXRAD Legend

MFD

Sec 3

The NEXRAD Legend selection provides the option of displaying an abbreviated version of the NEXRAD legend in the top right region of the MFD.

Sec 4

Hazard

Avoidance

Sec 5

Features

Additional

Sec 6

Annun.

& Alerts

Figure 3-27 NEXRAD Legend Selection

Sec 7

Symbols

Datalink Lightning Viewing Range

The Lightning Viewing Range option selects whether the datalink provided Lightning weather products is shown on the Navigation Map. Lightning

Sec 8

GlossaryAppendix A

weather products will be shown at and below the selected map range. When Off is selected, Lightning weather will not be shown. Where 100 NM is selected, Lightning symbols will be shown at map ranges of 100 NM and lower.

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XM/FIS-B NEXRAD Source

The XM or FIS-B NEXRAD Source selection allows the choice of the available sources for NEXRAD weather products.

Figure 3-28 NEXRAD Weather Source Selection

Foreword

System

Sec 1

Sec 2

PFD

Sec 3

MFD

Stormscope® Viewing Range

Avoidance

Hazard

Sec 4

The Stormscope Viewing Range option selects Stormscope cells or strikes are shown on the Navigation Map. Products will be shown at and below the selected map range. When Off is selected, cells or strikes will not be shown. Where 100 NM is selected, symbols will be shown at map ranges of 100 NM and lower.

NOTE: The selected lightning display type, cell or strike, will be shown the same on both the StormScope and the Map pages.

NOTE: StormScope data is displayed on the Map Page only if aircraft heading is available.

NOTE: The G500/600 will display StormScope data with or without a heading source. If no heading source is available, the display will indicate this by placing “HDG N/A” in the upper right portion of the display. If no heading is available, the pilot must clear the strikes after each heading change.

Additional

Features

Sec 5

& Alerts

Annun.

Sec 6

Symbols

Sec 7

Glossary Appendix A

Sec 8

Strike/Cell Mode

When the Stormscope Viewing Range option has a range greater than zero, the Stormscope cells or strikes option is made available and can determine which type are shown on the Navigation Map.

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3.1.10.3 Trafﬁc Feature Options (Optional)

The Trafﬁc group selection from the Map Setup Page Menu allows you to customize the display of trafﬁc on the Navigation Map. The Trafﬁc function

Foreword

requires the installation of a compatible trafﬁc device.

Sec 1

System

NOTE: As a decluttering function, t the map scale is above 15 NM and trafﬁc symbols will not be drawn when the map scale is above 40 NM.

rafﬁc

labels will not be drawn when

PFD

Sec 2

Trafﬁc Selection Display Result

Off No trafﬁc displayed

All Trafﬁc All types of trafﬁc displayed

MFD

Sec 3

TA/PA Trafﬁc Alerts and Proximity Alerts displayed

TA Only Trafﬁc Alerts Only displayed

Table 3-5 Navigation Map Trafﬁc Display Options

Sec 4

Hazard

Avoidance

Sec 5

Features

Additional

Sec 6

Annun.

& Alerts

Figure 3-29 Navigation Map Page Menu Trafﬁc Group Selection

1) While viewing the Navigation Map Setup page and the Trafﬁc Group active,

Sec 7

Symbols

turn the large MFD knob to highlight the “Trafﬁc” options.

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

Sec 8

3) Press ENT to accept the displayed value.

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

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

When the Trafﬁc overlay is active on a Map page, a Trafﬁc icon will be displayed on the Map page where it is selected.

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Foreword

Trafﬁc Overlay

Trafﬁc Overlay Selected Icon

Smart Key Label

Figure 3-30 Navigation Map Trafﬁc Overlay

System

Sec 1

3.1.10.4 Aviation Feature Options

The Aviation group selection from the Map Setup Page Menu allows you to customize the display of SafeTaxi information, Runway Extensions, Intersection/

PFD

Sec 2

NDB locations, VOR locations, and TFR icons on the Navigation Map.

Sec 3

MFD

Avoidance

Hazard

Figure 3-31 Navigation Map Page Menu Aviation Group Selection

Additional

SafeTaxi™ Viewing Range

Features

The SafeTaxi™ viewing range option selects the range at which SafeTaxi information is shown on the Navigation Map. SafeTaxi will be shown at and below the selected map range. When Off is selected, SafeTaxi information will

& Alerts

Annun.

not be shown. Where 1 NM is selected, the SafeTaxi information will be shown at map ranges of 1 NM and lower.

Symbols

Sec 7

Sec 4

Sec 5

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Runway Extension Range

The Runway Extension Range option selects the whether Runway Extensions is shown for the ﬂight plan destination airport runway and will extend 10 NM.

Foreword

Runway Extensions will be shown at and below the selected map range. When Off is selected, Runway Extensions will not be shown.

Sec 1

INT/NDB Viewing Range

System

The INT/NDB viewing range option selects whether Intersection and NDB information is shown on the Navigation Map. Intersection and NDB information

PFD

Sec 2

will be shown at and below the selected map range. When Off is selected, the information will not be shown. Where 15 NM is selected, INT/NDBs will be shown at map ranges of 15 NM and lower.

MFD

Sec 3

VOR Viewing Range

The VOR viewing range option selects whether VOR information is shown on the Navigation Map. VOR information will be shown at and below the

Sec 4

Hazard

selected map range. When Off is selected, the information will not be shown.

Avoidance

Where 150 NM is selected, VOR information will be shown at map ranges of 150 NM and lower.

Sec 5

Features

Class B/TMA Airspace Viewing Range

Additional

The Class B/TMA airspace viewing range option selects whether Class B/TMA airspace information is shown on the Navigation Map. Class B/TMA airspace

Sec 6

Annun.

& Alerts

information will be shown at and below the selected map range. When Off is selected, the information will not be shown. Where 100 NM is selected, Class B/ TMA airspace information will be shown at map ranges of 100 NM and lower.

Sec 7

Symbols

Class C/TCA Airspace Viewing Range

The Class C/TCA airspace viewing range option selects whether Class C/TCA airspace information is shown on the Navigation Map. Class C/TCA airspace

Sec 8

GlossaryAppendix A

information will be shown at and below the selected map range. When Off is selected, the information will not be shown. Where 100 NM is selected, Class C/TCA airspace information will be shown at map ranges of 100 NM and lower.

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