Garmin Non-Airframe, Part 23 AML STC Cockpit Reference Guide

G500/600

Cockpit
Reference Guide

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WARNINGS, CAUTIONS, AND NOTES

Warnings, Cautions, & Notes

WARNING:

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 warning system. Terrain data is
obtained from third party sources. Garmin is not able to independently
verify the accuracy of the terrain data.

WARNING:

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:

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.

Navigation and terrain separation must NOT be predicated

The displayed minimum safe altitudes (MSAs) are only advisory

The Garmin GDU 620 has a very high degree of functional

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WARNING:

above Mean Sea Level and could vary significantly from the altitude
displayed by pressure altimeters, such as the output from the GDC 74A/B
Air Data Computer, or other pressure 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:

in the G500 or G600 system must be updated regularly in order to ensure
that the information remains current. Pilots using an outdated database
do so entirely at their own risk.

The altitude calculated by GPS receivers is geometric height

Do not use outdated database information. Databases used

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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.

WARNING:

Display is provided as an aid in visually acquiring traffic. Pilots must

Traffic information shown on the GDU 620 Multi-Function

maneuver the aircraft based only upon ATC guidance or positive visual
acquisition of conflicting traffic.

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 G500/600 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.

WARNINGS, CAUTIONS, AND NOTES

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 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
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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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.

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

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

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

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

WARNINGS, CAUTIONS, AND NOTES

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Record of Revisions

Part Number Revision Date Description

190-00601-03 A

B

6/12/08

6/1/09

Production release
Revision reflects functionality added with
SW version 3.00. Added SVT, TAWS-B,
Terrain Proximity, Wind Vectors, Minimums
Bug, GAD 43, and Weather Radar
information.

C

10/26/09

Updated subscription information for
FliteCharts and ChartView.

D

11/30/10

Added changes to reflect v4.00 and v5.00
software changes.

E

8/23/11

Added changes to reflect v6.00 software
changes.

F

10/23/12

Added changes to reflect v6.11 software
changes.

G

4/10/15

Added changes to reflect software
version 7.00. G500 and G600 CRG’s are
combined.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Contents

Warnings, Cautions, & Notes ............................................................................ii

Introduction ...................................................................................................... 1

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

Airspeed Tape ...............................................................................................................................................4

Altitude Tape ................................................................................................................................................6

Barometric Pressure ...................................................................................................................................... 6

Minimums Bug (Barometric or Radar Altimeter) .............................................................................................7

Altitude Bug ................................................................................................................................................. 9

Fast/Slow Indication .....................................................................................................................................9

Wind Vectors .............................................................................................................................................. 10

Vertical Speed (V/S) ....................................................................................................................................10

Vertical Deviation Indicator (VDI) ................................................................................................................11

Temperature Display ...................................................................................................................................11

DME Indication ...........................................................................................................................................12

Clock/Timer ................................................................................................................................................ 12

Attitude Indicator ....................................................................................................................................... 12

Horizontal Situation Indicator (HSI): Aircraft Heading ................................................................................... 13

Adjusting the Course Pointer ......................................................................................................................14

HSI Bearing Pointers ................................................................................................................................... 14

Marker Beacon Annunciations ..................................................................................................................... 16

Miscompare Annunciations ......................................................................................................................... 17

Autopilot (AP) ................................................................................................. 19

GAD 43 Attitude ......................................................................................................................................... 19

Heading ..................................................................................................................................................... 20

Altitude Capture (Optional Upgrade) ........................................................................................................... 20

Autopilot Navigation .................................................................................................................................. 20

GPSS .......................................................................................................................................................... 21

Flight Director Display .................................................................................................................................22

Vertical Speed Control ................................................................................................................................ 22

Autopilot Mode Annunciations .................................................................................................................... 23

Additional Features ........................................................................................ 24

Synthetic Vision Technology™ ..................................................................................................................... 24

Displaying SVT™ Terrain ..............................................................................................................................25

Displaying Heading on the Horizon ............................................................................................................. 25

Displaying Airport Signs .............................................................................................................................. 25

Multi-Function Display (MFD) ......................................................................... 26

Page Navigation - Moving Between Pages ..................................................................................................27

Changing Settings within a Page.................................................................................................................27

Default Map Page ....................................................................................................................................... 27

MFD Soft Key Map ...................................................................................................................................... 28

Map Group ..................................................................................................... 29

Navigation Map 1 and Navigation Map 2 Pages .......................................................................................... 29

Decluttering (DCLTR) the Map Pages ...........................................................................................................30

Split Screen Page (Optional) ........................................................................................................................ 34

Traffic Map Page (Optional) ........................................................................................................................35

Terrain/TAWS-B Page .................................................................................................................................. 41

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Terrain Pop-Up Alerts ..................................................................................................................................43

WX Group ....................................................................................................... 44

XM Weather Map Pages .............................................................................................................................44

Customizing the Weather Map ....................................................................................................................44

Changing Forecast Time .............................................................................................................................. 46

Changing Weather Altitude ......................................................................................................................... 46

Garmin Flight Data Services (GFDS) Map Pages ........................................................................................... 47

FIS-B Weather Map Pages ........................................................................................................................... 49

Customizing the Weather Map ....................................................................................................................49

Weather Radar (Optional) ..............................................................................51

Weather Radar Map Page ...........................................................................................................................51

Airborne Color Weather Radar ....................................................................................................................52

Aux Group ...................................................................................................... 55

External Video Page (Optional) .................................................................................................................... 55

System Setup Page .....................................................................................................................................56

XM® Information Page (Optional) ...............................................................................................................62

XM® Radio Page (Optional) ........................................................................................................................63

Position Reporting Page .............................................................................................................................. 65

Iridium® Phone Page (Optional) ................................................................................................................. 66

System Status Page.....................................................................................................................................68

Flight Plan Group ........................................................................................... 69

Active Flight Plan Page ...............................................................................................................................69

Viewing Your Active Flight Plan ................................................................................................................... 69

Waypoint Information Page.........................................................................................................................70

Charts Page (Optional) ...............................................................................................................................71

Chart Information ....................................................................................................................................... 71

Selecting a Chart ........................................................................................................................................ 71

Selecting Other Charts ................................................................................................................................ 72

Viewing Charts and Panning .......................................................................................................................72

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Viewing Details of ChartView™ Charts .......................................................................................................73

Setting Minimums ......................................................................................................................................73

Changing Day/Night View ........................................................................................................................... 73

Viewing NOTAMs (ChartView Only) .............................................................................................................74

Alerts .............................................................................................................. 75

On Screen Alerts ......................................................................................................................................... 75

TAWS-B Alerts ............................................................................................................................................80

Terrain-SVT™ Alerts .....................................................................................................................................81

Symbols .......................................................................................................... 82

Map Page Symbols .....................................................................................................................................82

SafeTaxi® Symbols ...................................................................................................................................... 83

Traffic Symbols ...........................................................................................................................................83

Terrain Obstacle Symbols ............................................................................................................................85

Map Toolbar Symbols ................................................................................................................................. 86

XM® WX Weather Symbols and Product Age ............................................................................................... 87

Miscellaneous Symbols ............................................................................................................................... 88

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Introduction

This reference guide covers the operation of the GDU 620 as integrated in
the G500 and G600 Avionics Display Systems. The G500 and G600 Avionics
Display Systems are avionics suites that combine primary flight instrumentation,
navigational information, and a moving map all displayed on dual 6.5 inch
color screens. The G500 and G600 systems are composed of sub-units 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 if desired.
This design greatly eases troubleshooting and maintenance of the G500 or
G600 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. For more details on the
G500 and G600 systems, refer to the latest revision of the G500/600 Pilot’s Guide,
P/N 190-00601-02.

PRIMARY FLIGHT DISPLAY

PFD/MFD

NOTE: In some models or installations, the PFD and MFD and their controls

are switched to the other side.

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Primary Flight Display (PFD)

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PRIMARY FLIGHT DISPLAY

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2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10 11

Airspeed Tape: Displays Groundspeed (GS), Airspeed Trend, Current Airspeed,

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and True Airspeed (TAS). Markings dependent upon installation configuration.

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Primary Flight Display (PFD)

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18

17

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15

14

13

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Wind Vector: Displays direction and speed of wind.

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Heading Select Key: Press HDG and turn PFD knob to set heading bug.

Course Select Key: Press CRS and turn PFD knob to set the course of the

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selected source (VOR1, VOR2, GPS1, or GPS2).

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Altitude Select Key: Press ALT and turn PFD knob to set altimeter bug.

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V/S (Vertical Speed) Select Key: Press V/S and turn PFD knob to set V/S bug.

Barometer Select Key: Press BARO and turn PFD knob to change barometric

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setting.

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Outside Air Temperature (SAT, TAT, or ISA): Displays the current outside air

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temperature.

NAV Status Window: (NAV Style 2 Shown) Displays which GPS is selected as
the Active Source, Active Waypoint (WPT), and Distance to Waypoint (DIS).

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NAV Style 1 (Not Shown) displays Active Source, WPT, DIS, Desired Track (DTK),
and Current Track (TRK) at top of screen.

PFD Knob: Turn PFD knob to change bug settings, Heading Bug, Course,

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Altitude Bug, V/S Bug, and Barometer setting.

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Soft Keys: Used to select available options on PFD or MFD.

SD Card Slots, Upper and Lower: The lower slot is used for the supplemental

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database card, including aviation database updates. The upper slot may be used
to update the internal aviation database.

Soft Key Labels: Located on the bottom screen of the PFD and MFD. Selection
is done by pressing the corresponding soft key. Soft keys that are available

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have the labels shown as white text on a black background. Soft keys that are
selected have the labels shown as black text on a gray background. Soft keys
that are unavailable have the labels shown as gray text on a black background.

Horizontal Situation Indicator (HSI): Displays the Selected Heading Box, Current

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Heading, Turn Rate Markings, and Heading Trend.

PRIMARY FLIGHT DISPLAY

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Vertical Speed Tape: Displays Vertical Speed and the Vertical Speed Bug

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Barometric (BARO) Setting: Displays the current setting of barometric pressure.

Radar Altimeter Display: Displays current height above ground from the radar

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altimeter. Brown band in altitude tape represents the ground.

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Fast/Slow Indicator: See your AFM for details on operation.

Roll Pointer and Slip/Skid Indicator: The slip/skid indicator is the bar beneath the

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roll pointer. The indicator moves with the roll pointer and laterally away from the
pointer to indicate lateral acceleration (slip/skid).

Altitude Tape: Displays Current Altitude, Altitude Trend, Altitude Bug, Altitude or

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Radar Altimeter Minimums Bug, and BARO setting.

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Marker Beacon: Marker Beacon Indicator

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Clock or Timer window.

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Airspeed Tape

The upper left portion of the PFD display provides Groundspeed, Airspeed
Trend, Current Airspeed, and True Airspeed information. Current Airspeed is
normally shown in white on the black pointer. The Trend Indicator (magenta
line) indicates what the airspeed will be in six seconds, if the current acceleration
is maintained. If the current acceleration will cause the airspeed to exceed Vne in
six seconds, the airspeed is displayed in yellow. If the current airspeed exceeds
Vne, the pointer changes to red with white text.

NOTE: Airspeed tape markings are dependent upon configuration at

the time of installation. Reference the AFM or POH or latest revision
of the G500/600 Pilot’s Guide for more details.

Groundspeed

Mmo/

Vmo/

Vne

Vno

Vfe

Vs0

PRIMARY FLIGHT DISPLAY

Typical Airspeed Tape Markings

Overspeed

Overspeed Indication

Vs1

Current

Airspeed

Airspeed Tape

Additional Reference Markings

Reference Speeds

Trend Indicator

True Airspeed

White triangle
(See AFM/POH)

V

YSE

V

Maximum speed
with landing gear

MCA

extended.

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

Glide Reference Marker

Vr Reference Marker
Vx Reference Marker

Vy Reference Marker

Reference Speeds

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

Reference Marker

V2 Reference Marker

V1 Reference Marker

Vr Reference Marker

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PRIMARY FLIGHT DISPLAY (PFD)

Altitude Tape

The upper right portion of the PFD displays the Altitude Bug setting, Current
Altitude, Altitude Trend, Altitude Minimums Bug, and the current BARO Setting.
The Altitude Trend indicates what the altitude will be in six seconds if the current
vertical speed is maintained.

Altitude Bug Setting

Altitude Bug

Altitude Trend

Altitude Minimums Bug

BARO Setting

Altitude Tape

Current Altitude

PRIMARY FLIGHT DISPLAY

Barometric Pressure

The Barometric Pressure (BARO setting) is displayed at the bottom of the altitude
tape. To change the BARO setting, press the BARO key and turn the PFD knob
to the desired pressure. To select standard pressure (29.92in, 1013 mb), press
the PFD knob. To return to the previous setting, press the PFD knob again.

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Minimums Bug (Barometric or Radar Altimeter)

For altitude awareness, an Altitude Minimums Bug commonly referred to as
the Minimums Bug, can be set. the source of data for minimums alerting can be
selected to either barometric altitude or radar altitude (if installed.) When active
and within 2500 feet of the selected minimums altitude, the minimums bug
setting is displayed to the bottom left of the altimeter. When set, a bug appears
parked at the bottom of the altitude tape and moves up the tape as the set altitude
comes into view.

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

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

A portion of the Minimums Bug will be displayed at
the bottom of the altitude tape if the selected altitude minimums bug is off
of the tape.

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

• Once the aircraft reaches the selected altitude minimums setting, the
bug and the altitude text turn yellow and the aural alert, “Minimums,
minimums” is heard one time.

Bug and text

Bug and text are

cyan within 2500 ft

Bug and text are

white within 100 ft

are yellow when
altitude reached

PRIMARY FLIGHT DISPLAY

Minimums

Bug

Minimums

Box

Minimums Annunciations using BARO for Source

Alerting is inhibited while the aircraft is on the ground and also, if a value has
been set for altitude alerting, until the aircraft reaches 150 feet above the setting
for the alert.

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To set the altitude for the Minimums Bug:

1) While viewing the Active Flight Plan page of the FPL Group, press the small

MFD knob to activate the cursor and turn the large MFD knob to the Source
selection.

2) Turn the small MFD knob to select Off, BARO, or RAD ALT.

3) Turn the large MFD knob to the ALTITUDE portion of the MINIMUMS section.

4) Turn the small MFD knob to enter the desired altitude. Press the ENT key to

confirm selection.

5) When finished, press the small MFD knob to exit the MINIMUMS box.

The Minimums Bug can also be set from the Charts page of the FPL.

1) While viewing the Charts page of the FPL Group, press the MENU key and

select “Set Minimums” from the Options menu.

2) Turn the small MFD knob to select Off, BARO, or RAD ALT.

3) Press the ENT key to move to enter altitude. Turn the small MFD knob to

enter the desired altitude. Press the ENT key to confirm selection.

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Radar Altimeter Value

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Brown band represents
the ground.

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Altitude Bug

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

Altitude Bug

Setting

Altitude Bug

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Altitude Bug

The Altitude Bug provides visual and aural altitude alerting. Aural alerting
occurs within 200 feet (or 1000 feet, as configured) of the Altitude Bug setting
or when deviating beyond 200 feet of the bug.

Within 1000 ft

Within 200 ft

Deviation of

+/- 200ft

Altitude Bug Indications

Fast/Slow Indication

The Fast/Slow indication from an external system may be optionally displayed
on the left side of the PFD. Refer to the Airplane Flight Manual for instructions
on using the Fast/Slow indications.

Pointer

Fast/Slow Scale

Fast/Slow Scale and Pointer

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Wind Vectors

The PFD will display a Wind Vector Field to the left of the HSI when configured
by the user. There are four different styles of wind vector displays available. Refer
to the System Setup page in the AUX Group section of this guide for instructions
on selecting wind vector style. Wind Vectors can only be calculated when the
aircraft is in the air.

Wind Vector

Field

Wind Vector Display

Vertical Speed (V/S)

The Vertical Speed Tape and Vertical Speed Bug are displayed below the Altitude
Tape. For aircraft with vertical speed operating limitations, red bands showing
Vertical Speed Maximum and Minimum ranges will be shown on the left side of
the Vertical Speed tape.

Vertical
Speed Bug

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Vertical Speed

Current
Vertical Speed

Vertical Speed Bug
Setting

Maximum

Vertical Speed

Minimum

Vertical Speed Warning

Indication

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Vertical Deviation Indicator (VDI)

The Vertical Deviation Indicator is displayed for ILS and GPS approaches
with vertical guidance. The GPS approach glidepath is shown in magenta
(G and indicator), while the ILS approach glideslope is shown in green
(G and indicator.)

Vertical Deviation Source

Vertical Deviation Indicator

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GPS Approach

ILS Approach

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.

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DME Indication

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 shown.

DME Information

DME Hold Annunciation

Selected DME

Set Hold for Selected DME

DME Indication

Clock/Timer

The Clock/Timer function displays a clock or timer window in the lower left
corner of the PFD.

Show/Hide Clock

Show/Hide Timer

Select Timer

Select Clock

Clock and Timer Functions

Start/StopTimer Reset Timer

Attitude Indicator

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

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
Roll Scale Zero Pointer pointing towards the ground.

Roll Pointer

Attitude Indicator with a Ground Pointer Configuration in a Left Turn

Roll Scale Zero Pointer

Roll Scale

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

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Roll Pointer pointing towards the sky.

Roll Scale Zero Pointer

Roll Pointer

Roll Scale

Attitude Indicator with a Sky Pointer Configuration in a Left Turn

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.

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One bar displacement from the roll pointer is equivalent to one ball displacement
on a traditional Slip/Skid Indicator.

Roll Scale Zero

Roll Pointer Slip/Skid Indicator

Slip/Skid Indicator

Horizontal Situation Indicator (HSI): Aircraft Heading

The top of the HSI displays current heading, current GPS track (magenta
diamond), heading trend, and turn rate markings. The heading trend indicates
the rate of turn. Marking for rate of turn are provided at half-standard (1.5°/sec)
and standard (3°/sec) rate.

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Current Heading Turn Rate Markings

Heading TrendCurrent GPS Track

HSI Heading Markings

NOTE: If magnetic heading is lost, GPS ground track will be displayed

in place of heading.

Adjusting the Course Pointer

Press the CRS key and turn the PFD knob to select a course for a VOR/ILS or
OBS mode course.

HSI Bearing Pointers

NOTE: The Bearing Pointer for navigation source 1 (BRG1) will be an

arrow with a single line. The Bearing Pointer for navigation source 2
(BRG2) will be an arrow with a double line.

To toggle between the available bearing pointers, press the PFD soft key, then
the BRG soft key, and then the BRG1 or BRG2 soft keys.

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The BRG1 soft key cycles through modes NAV1 and GPS1. Additionally, ADF
is available if an ADF source is installed.

The BRG2 soft key cycles through modes, NAV2 and GPS2 if a second NAV
or GPS source is available. Additionally, ADF is available if an ADF source is
installed.

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BRG2 Pointer

Bearing Pointers on the HSI

BRG1 Pointer

Selected source for

BRG 2 bearing pointer

Selected
source for
BRG 1 bearing
pointer

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GPS1
GPS2
VOR1
VOR2
LOC1
LOC2

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GPS Advisory

LOI

MSG

LOI

PFD HSI Annunciations

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OCN

ENR

TERM

APR

LNAV

LNAV+V

LNAV/VNAV

LPV

LP

LP +V

1.00nm

0.30nm

OBS

SUSP

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CDI Source

The CDI Source on the HSI will display which navigation source is selected.

Navigation sources available: GPS1, VOR1, or LOC1.

Navigation sources available: GPS2, VOR2, or LOC2, if a second source is available.

GPS Mode

The GPS Mode annunciation on the HSI indicates the current CDI scaling of the
GPS navigator. See the GPS navigator pilot’s guide for a description of each mode.

GPS Advisory

MSG: Displays when a new advisory message is displayed on the GPS navigator.

LOI (Loss of Integrity): Displays when GPS integrity is lost.

Suspend

OBS: Displays when OBS mode is activated.

SUSP: Displays when automatic waypoint sequencing on the interfaced GPS unit is

suspended.

Marker Beacon Annunciations

PRIMARY FLIGHT DISPLAY

Current
Beacon

Inner Marker

Middle Marker

Outer Marker

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Marker Beacon
Location

Marker Beacon Location

Marker Beacons

Icon (Standard) Icon (Blink)

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Miscompare Annunciations

For complete description and conditions of miscompare annunciations, see
the G500/600 Pilot’s Guide, P/N 190-00601-02.

Pitch and Roll Miscompare

PRIMARY FLIGHT DISPLAY

Pitch Miscompare

Miscompare Annunciations

Roll Miscompare

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GPS

NAVIGATOR 2

VLOC

NAVIGATOR 2

GPS

NAVIGATOR 1

VLOC

NAVIGATOR 1

Switching Between Navigation Sources

CDI Sources

The Course Deviation Indicator (CDI) can display two sources of navigation:
GPS or NAV (VOR or LOC). Press the CDI soft key to toggle between the available
CDI modes, (GPS or VOR).

If a second GPS source or NAV source is available, pressing the 1 - 2 soft key
will toggle the navigation sources (VOR1 and VOR2, or GPS1 and GPS2).

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NOTE: Verify the navigation source by the indication on the HSI.

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NOTE: The selected navigator is the source for all PFD and MFD
functions, except for bearing pointers and external TAWS PFD
annunciations.

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Autopilot (AP)

The G500/600 is able to interface to certain autopilot systems to provide the
functions described in this section. Please refer to your particular Airplane Flight
Manual and autopilot documentation for specific information and operating
instructions.

GAD 43 Attitude

If the GAD 43 Adapter is providing attitude to the autopilot, test the disconnect
mechanism prior to each flight in the following manner:

1) Allow all avionics to complete power up and begin normal operation.

2) Engage the autopilot while on the ground.

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3) Press and release the AP TEST soft key and verify that the autopilot

disconnects normally.

NOTE: If the AP TEST soft key is held for longer than one second, the test
will not run.

CAUTION: Do not use the autopilot if the AP TEST key fails to disconnect
the autopilot.

Autopilot Disconnect

When the GDU 620 attitude monitors have detected an AHRS malfunction,
or the inability to actively monitor the AHRS, a “Check Attitude” annunciation
will be displayed on the PFD and the autopilot will automatically disconnect.

NOTE: Only appears with the installation of an optional GAD 43
Adapter.

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Heading

The GDU 620 heading bug may be used in conjunction with the “Heading”
mode of supported autopilots. When the autopilot is in “heading” mode and the
heading bug is adjusted in the normal manner, and the autopilot will turn to and
maintain the selected heading. Refer to the Airplane Flight Manual and autopilot
system documentation for instructions on how to use the autopilot heading mode

Selected Heading Box on HSI

.

Altitude Capture (Optional Upgrade)

Adjust the altitude bug in the normal manner when using the altitude capture
interface. Some autopilot installations support arming and disarming of the
selected altitude using the
indicate when this function is available. The selected altitude may be alternately
armed or disarmed by pressing and holding the ALT key on the PFD bezel.

ALT

key on the PFD. The PFD knob window will

PRIMARY FLIGHT DISPLAY

Arm/Disarm Altitude Bug

Autopilot Navigation

The GDU 620 acts as a switching source between the installed navigation
sources (e.g. GPS/VLOC 1-2). The navigation source that is displayed on the HSI
is sent to the autopilot. Refer to the Airplane Flight Manual and autopilot system
documentation for instructions on how to use the autopilot navigation functions.

1) Set your navigation source and HSI to the desired course.

2) Engage your autopilot in navigation mode.

3) Control your autopilot navigation through the navigation source and the HSI.

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