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Vulcanair P68
G950
®
Integrated Flight Deck
Pilot’s Guide
G950
®
Pilot’s Guide
Vulcanair P68
190-01325-01
Revision A
Garmin International, Inc.
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Olathe, KS 66062, U.S.A.
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Fax: 913.397.8282
AOG Hotline: 913.397.0836
Aviation Dealer
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Garmin AT, Inc.
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Garmin (Europe) Ltd.
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Garmin Corporation
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Xizhi District,
New Taipei City, Taiwan
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SYSTEM OVERVIEW
FLIGHT INSTRUMENTS
ENGINE INDICATION SYSTEM
AUDIO PANEL & CNS
FLIGHT MANAGEMENT
HAZARD AVOIDANCE
AUTOMATIC FLIGHT CONTROL SYSTEM
ADDITIONAL FEATURES
APPENDICES
INDEX
Garmin G950 Pilot’s Guide for the Vulcanair P68
190-01325-01 Rev. A
Copyright © 2011, 2016 Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries. All rights reserved.
This manual reflects the operation of System Software version 0935.37 or later for the Vulcanair P68 Some differences in operation may
be observed when comparing the information in this manual to earlier or later software versions.
Garmin International, Inc.
1200 East 151st Street
Olathe, Kansas 66062, U.S.A.
Tel: 913.397.8200
Fax: 913.397.8282
Aircraft On Ground (AOG) Hotline: 913.397.0836
Aviation Dealer Technical Support: 888.606.5482
Garmin (Europe) Ltd.
Liberty House, Hounsdown Business Park
Southampton, Hampshire SO40 9LR U.K.
Tel: 44.(0).23.8052.4000
Fax: 44.(0).23.8052.4004
Aviation Support: 44.(0).37.0850.1243
Garmin AT, Inc.
2345 Turner Road SE
Salem, OR 97302, U.S.A.
Tel: 503.581.8101
Fax 503.364.2138
Garmin Corporation
No. 68, Zhangshu 2nd Road
Xizhi District, New Taipei City, Taiwan
Tel: 34.93.357.2608
Fax: 34.93.429.4484
Website Address: www.garmin.com
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May 2016 Printed in the U.S.A
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WARNINGS, CAUTIONS, AND NOTES
WARNING: Do not use terrain avoidance displays as the sole source of information for maintaining separation
from terrain and obstacles. Garmin obtains terrain and obstacle data from third party sources and cannot
independently verify the accuracy of the information.
WARNING: Always refer to current aeronautical charts and NOTAMs for verification of displayed aeronautical
information. Displayed aeronautical data may not incorporate the latest NOTAM information.
WARNING: Do not use geometric altitude for compliance with air traffic control altitude requirements. The
primary barometric altimeter must be used for compliance with all air traffic control altitude regulations,
requirements, instructions, and clearances.
WARNING: Do not use basemap information (land and water data) as the sole means of navigation. Basemap
data is intended only to supplement other approved navigation data sources and should be considered only
an aid to enhance situational awareness.
WARNING: Do not rely solely upon the display of traffic information to accurately depict all of the traffic
within range of the aircraft. Due to lack of equipment, poor signal reception, and/or inaccurate information
from aircraft or ground stations, traffic may be present that is not represented on the display.
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: The displayed minimum safe altitude (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: Always obtain qualified instruction prior to operational use of this equipment.
WARNING
:
Do not use a QFE altimeter setting with this system. System functions will not operate properly
with a QFE altimeter setting. Use only a QNH altimeter setting for height above mean sea level, or the
standard pressure setting, as applicable.
WARNING
:
Do not use GPS to navigate to any active waypoint identified as a ‘NON WGS84 WPT’ by a
system message. ‘NON WGS84 WPT’ waypoints are derived from an unknown map reference datum that
may be incompatible with the map reference datum used by GPS (known as WGS84) and may be positioned
in error as displayed.
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WARNINGS, CAUTIONS, AND NOTES
WARNING: When using the autopilot to fly an approach with vertical guidance, the autopilot will not level
the aircraft at the MDA/DH even if the MDA/DH is set in the altitude preselect.
WARNING: Do not rely solely upon the display of traffic information for collision avoidance maneuvering.
The traffic display does not provide collision avoidance resolution advisories and does not under any
circumstances or conditions relieve the pilot’s responsibility to see and avoid other aircraft.
WARNING
:
Because of variation in the earth’s magnetic field, do not rely on the accuracy of attitude and
heading indications (GRS 77 installations only) in the following geographic areas: North of 72° North
latitude at all longitudes; South of 70° South latitude at all longitudes; North of 65° North latitude between
longitude 75° W and 120° W. (Northern Canada); North of 70° North latitude between longitude 70° W and
128° W. (Northern Canada); North of 70° North latitude between longitude 85° E and 114° E. (Northern
Russia); South of 55° South latitude between longitude 120° E and 165° E. (Region south of Australia and
New Zealand).
WARNING: Do not rely on information from a lightning detection system display as the sole basis for hazardous
weather avoidance. Range limitations and interference may cause the system to display inaccurate or
incomplete information. Refer to documentation from the lightning detection system manufacturer for
detailed information about the system.
WARNING:
Use appropriate primary systems for navigation, and for terrain, obstacle, and traffic avoidance.
Garmin SVT is intended as an aid to situational awareness only and may not provide either the accuracy or
reliability upon which to solely base decisions and/or plan maneuvers to avoid terrain, obstacles, or traffic.
WARNING:
Intruder aircraft at or below 500 ft. AGL may not appear on the Garmin SVT display or may
appear as a partial symbol.
WARNING:
Do not use the Garmin SVT runway depiction as the sole means for determining the proximity of
the aircraft to the runway or for maintaining the proper approach path angle during landing.
WARNING: Do not operate the weather radar in a transmitting mode when personnel or objects are within
the MPEL boundary.
WARNING: Do not use TAWS information for primary terrain or obstacle avoidance. TAWS is intended only
to enhance situational awareness.
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CAUTION: Do not clean display surfaces with abrasive cloths or cleaners containing ammonia. They will
harm the anti-reflective coating.
CAUTION:
Repairs should only be made by an authorized Garmin service center. Unauthorized repairs or
modifications could void both the warranty and affect the airworthiness of the aircraft.
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: All visual depictions contained within this document, including screen images of the system panel
and displays, are subject to change and may not reflect the most current system and aviation databases.
Depictions of equipment may differ slightly from the actual equipment.
NOTE: 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 system utilize GPS as a precision electronic NAVigation
AID (NAVAID). Therefore, as with all NAVAIDs, information presented by the system can be misused or
misinterpreted and, therefore, become unsafe.
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
: 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 yards
away from the source of the interference should alleviate the condition.
NOTE
: Use of polarized eyewear may cause the flight displays to appear dim or blank.
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: Operating the system in the vicinity of metal buildings, metal structures, or electromagnetic fields
can cause sensor differences that may result in nuisance miscompare annunciations during start up, shut
down, or while taxiing. If one or more of the sensed values are unavailable, the annunciation indicates no
comparison is possible.
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NOTE: The system responds to a terminal procedure based on data coded within that procedure in the
Navigation Database. Differences in system operation may be observed among similar types of procedures
due to differences in the Navigation Database coding specific to each procedure.
NOTE
: The FAA has asked Garmin to remind pilots who fly with Garmin database-dependent avionics of the
following:
It is the pilot’s responsibility to remain familiar with all FAA regulatory and advisory guidance and information
related to the use of databases in the National Airspace System.
• Garmin equipment will only recognize and use databases that are obtained from Garmin or Jeppesen. Databases
obtained from Garmin or Jeppesen are assured compliance with all data quality requirements (DQRs) by virtue
of a Type 2 Letter of Authorization (LOA) from the FAA. A copy of the Type 2 LOA is available for each database
and can be viewed at http://fly.garmin.com by selecting ‘Type 2 LOA Status.’
Use of a current Garmin or Jeppesen database in your Garmin equipment is required for compliance with
established FAA regulatory guidance, but does not constitute authorization to fly any and all terminal procedures
that may be presented by the system. It is the pilot’s responsibility to operate in accordance with established
AFM(S) and regulatory guidance or limitations as applicable to the pilot, the aircraft, and installed equipment.
NOTE
: The pilot/operator must review and be familiar with Garmin’s database exclusion list as discussed in
SAIB CE-14-04 to determine what data may be incomplete. The database exclusion list can be viewed at
www.flygarmin.com by selecting ‘Database Exclusions List.
NOTE
: The pilot/operator must have access to Garmin and Jeppesen database alerts and consider their
impact on the intended aircraft operation. The database alerts can be viewed at www.flygarmin.com by
selecting ‘Aviation Database Alerts.
NOTE
: If the pilot/operator wants or needs to adjust the database, contact Garmin Product Support to
coordinate the revised DQRs.
NOTE: Garmin requests the flight crew report any observed discrepancies related to database information.
These discrepancies could come in the form of an incorrect procedure; incorrectly identified terrain, obstacles
and fixes; or any other displayed item used for navigation or communication in the air or on the ground. Go
to FlyGarmin.com and select Aviation Data Error Report’.
NOTE: Lamp(s) inside this product contain mercury (HG) and must be recycled or disposed of according to
local, state, or federal laws. For more information, refer to our website at www.garmin.com/aboutGarmin/
environment/disposal.jsp
NOTE: When using Stormscope, there are several atmospheric phenomena in addition to nearby thunderstorms
that can cause isolated discharge points in the strike display mode. However, clusters of two or more
discharge points in the strike display mode do indicate thunderstorm activity if these points reappear after
the screen has been cleared.
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REVISION INFORMATION
Record of Revisions
Part Number Revision Date Page Range Description
190-01325-00 A 12/20/11 i – I-6 Initial release for 12.01 software.
190-01325-01 A 5/12/2016 ALL Added support for GWX 70 Weather Radar
Added support for GDL 69A SXM
Added support for GRA 55 Radar Altimeter
Added support for GSR 56 Iridium Transceiver
Added support for GTS 825 Traffic Advisory System (TAS)
Added other GDU 15.02 parameters
Added support for Auxiliary Video
Added User Defined Holds
Added Temperature Compensated Altitudes
Updated Engine Parameter Displays
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION 1 SYSTEM OVERVIEW
1.1 Line Replaceable Units ........................................... 2
1.2 Secure Digital (SD) Cards .......................................8
1.3 System Power-up ..................................................... 9
1.4 System Operation .................................................. 10
Display Operation ....................................................... 10
G950 System Annunciations ........................................ 11
System Status ............................................................. 12
AHRS Operation ......................................................... 14
GPS Receiver Operation .............................................. 15
1.5 G950 Controls ........................................................ 20
PFD/MFD Controls ...................................................... 20
Softkey Function ......................................................... 22
1.6 Accessing G950 Functionality .............................. 29
Menus ....................................................................... 29
Data Entry.................................................................. 29
Page Groups .............................................................. 31
System Settings .......................................................... 35
System Utilities ........................................................... 45
1.7 Display Backlighting ............................................. 49
SECTION 2 FLIGHT INSTRUMENTS
2.1 Flight Instruments ................................................. 54
Airspeed Indicator ...................................................... 54
Attitude Indicator ....................................................... 55
Altimeter ................................................................... 56
Vertical Speed Indicator (VSI) ....................................... 58
Vertical Deviation ....................................................... 59
Horizontal Situation Indicator (HSI) .............................. 60
Course Deviation Indicator (CDI) .................................. 65
2.2 Supplemental Flight Data .................................... 72
Temperature Displays .................................................. 72
Wind Data ................................................................. 73
Vertical Navigation (VNV) Indications ........................... 74
2.3 PFD Annunciations and Alerting Functions ........ 75
System Alerting .......................................................... 75
Marker Beacon Annunciations...................................... 76
Traffic Annunciation .................................................... 77
TAWS Annunciations ................................................... 78
Altitude Alerting ......................................................... 79
Low Altitude Annunciation .......................................... 79
Minimum Descent Altitude/Decision Height Alerting ...... 80
Radar Altimeter .......................................................... 81
2.4 Abnormal Operations ........................................... 83
Abnormal GPS Conditions ........................................... 83
Unusual Attitudes ....................................................... 84
SECTION 3 ENGINE INDICATION SYSTEM (EIS)
3.1 Engine Display ....................................................... 87
Manifold Pressure Gauges ........................................... 88
Tachometers ............................................................... 88
Fuel Flow Indicators .............................................................
88
Cylinder Head Temperatures ........................................ 88
Oil Pressure and Temperature Gauges ........................... 89
Electrical Information .................................................. 89
Fuel Quantity Gauge ................................................... 89
3.2 Engine Page............................................................ 90
SECTION 4 AUDIO PANEL AND CNS
4.1 Overview ................................................................ 95
PFD Controls and Frequency Display ............................. 96
GMA 1347 Audio Panel Controls .................................. 98
4.2 COM Operation .................................................... 100
COM Transceiver Selection and Activation ................... 100
COM Transceiver Manual Tuning ................................ 101
Quick-tuning and Activating 121.500 MHz .................. 102
Auto-tuning the COM Frequency ................................ 103
Auto-tuning from the MFD ........................................ 104
Frequency Spacing .................................................... 107
Automatic Squelch .................................................... 108
Volume .................................................................... 108
4.3 NAV Operation ..................................................... 109
NAV Radio Selection and Activation ........................... 109
NAV Receiver Manual Tuning ..................................... 110
Auto-tuning a NAV Frequency from the MFD ............... 112
Auto-tuning NAV Frequencies on Approach Activation . 116
Marker Beacon Receiver ............................................ 117
4.4 GTX 33 Mode S Transponders ............................ 118
Transponder Controls ................................................ 118
Transponder Mode Selection ...................................... 119
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Entering a Transponder Code ..................................... 121
IDENT Function ........................................................ 122
Flight ID Reporting.................................................... 123
4.5 Additional Audio Panel Functions ..................... 124
Power-Up ................................................................. 124
Mono/Stereo Headsets .............................................. 124
Speaker ................................................................... 124
Intercom .................................................................. 125
Passenger Address (PA) System .................................. 127
Clearance Recorder and Player ................................... 127
Split COM Operation ................................................. 128
Entertainment Inputs ................................................ 129
4.6 Audio Panel Preflight Procedure ....................... 130
4.7 Abnormal Operation ........................................... 131
Stuck Microphone ..................................................... 131
COM Tuning Failure ................................................... 131
Audio Panel Fail-safe Operation ................................. 131
PFD Failure (Reversionary Mode) ............................... 131
SECTION 5 FLIGHT MANAGEMENT
5.1 Introduction ......................................................... 133
Navigation Status Box ............................................... 134
5.2 Using Map Displays ............................................. 136
Map Orientation ....................................................... 136
Map Range .............................................................. 138
Map Panning ............................................................ 140
Measuring Bearing and Distance ................................ 145
Topography .............................................................. 146
Map Symbols ........................................................... 149
Airways ................................................................... 155
Track Vector ............................................................. 157
Wind Vector ............................................................. 158
Nav Range Ring........................................................ 159
Fuel Range Ring ....................................................... 160
Field of View (SVT) .................................................... 161
Selected Altitude Intercept Arc ................................... 162
5.3 Waypoints ............................................................. 163
Airports ................................................................... 164
Intersections ............................................................ 171
NDBs ....................................................................... 173
VORs ....................................................................... 175
User Waypoints ........................................................ 177
5.4 Airspaces .............................................................. 183
5.5 Direct-to-Navigation .......................................... 187
5.6 Flight Planning ..................................................... 193
Flight Plan Creation .................................................. 194
Adding Waypoints to an Existing Flight Plan ................ 199
Adding Airways to a Flight Plan ................................. 201
Adding Procedures to a Stored Flight Plan .................. 204
Flight Plan Storage ................................................... 211
Flight Plan Editing .................................................... 213
Along Track Offsets ................................................... 216
Parallel Track ............................................................ 217
Activating a Flight Plan Leg ....................................... 220
Inverting a Flight Plan ............................................... 222
Flight Plan Views ...................................................... 223
Closest Point of FPL .................................................. 225
User-Defined Holding Patterns ................................... 225
5.7 Vertical Navigation ............................................. 230
Altitude Constraints .................................................. 232
5.8 Procedures ...........................................................236
Departures ............................................................... 237
Arrivals ................................................................... 240
Approaches ............................................................. 243
5.9 Trip Planning ........................................................ 251
Trip Planning ............................................................ 251
Weight Planning ....................................................... 255
Weight Caution And Warning Conditions .................... 257
5.10 RAIM Prediction................................................... 258
5.11 Navigating a Flight Plan ..................................... 262
5.12 Abnormal Operation ........................................... 290
SECTION 6 HAZARD AVOIDANCE
6.1 SiriusXM Weather ................................................ 294
Activating Services .................................................... 294
Using SiriusXM Weather Products .............................. 295
6.2 Garmin Connext Weather ................................... 327
Registering the Iridium Satellite System ...................... 327
Registering the system for Garmin Connext Weather .... 328
Accessing Garmin Connext Weather Products .............. 330
Connext Data Requests ............................................. 336
Garmin Connext Weather Products ............................. 340
Abnormal Operations ................................................ 355
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6.3 Airborne Color Weather Radar .......................... 357
System Description ................................................... 357
Principles of Pulsed Airborne Weather Radar ............... 357
Safe Operating Distance ............................................ 361
Basic Antenna Tilt Setup ............................................ 362
Weather Mapping and Interpretation ......................... 363
Ground Mapping and Interpretation ........................... 376
Weather Radar Overlay on the Navigation Map Page ... 376
System Status ........................................................... 378
6.4 WX-500 Stormscope ........................................... 380
Setting Up Stormscope on the Navigation Map ........... 380
Selecting the Stormscope Page .................................. 384
6.5 Terrain Proximity ................................................. 386
Displaying Terrain Proximity Data ............................... 386
6.6 Profile View Terrain ............................................. 391
Profile View Display .................................................. 392
6.7 Terrain-SVS ........................................................... 395
Displaying Terrain-SVS Data ....................................... 396
Terrain-SVS Page ...................................................... 398
Terrain-SVS Alerts ..................................................... 400
System Status ........................................................... 403
6.8 TAWS-B ................................................................. 404
Displaying TAWS-B Data ............................................ 405
TAWS-B Page ........................................................... 408
TAWS-B Alerts .......................................................... 410
System Status ........................................................... 416
6.9 Traffic Information Service (TIS) ........................ 418
Displaying Traffic Data .............................................. 419
Traffic Map Page ....................................................... 421
TIS Alerts ................................................................. 422
System Status ........................................................... 423
6.10 TAS Traffic ............................................................. 426
Theory of operation .................................................. 426
TAS Alerts ................................................................ 429
System Test .............................................................. 430
Operation ................................................................ 431
SECTION 7 AUTOMATIC FLIGHT CONTROL SYSTEM
7.1 S-TEC Fifty Five X Autopilot (Optional) ............ 439
Flight Director Mode Annunciation ............................. 439
Altitude Preselect ..................................................... 439
SECTION 8 ADDITIONAL FEATURES
8.1 Synthetic Vision Technology (SVT) ..................... 442
SVT Operation .......................................................... 443
SVT Features ............................................................ 445
Field of View ............................................................ 454
8.2 SafeTaxi ................................................................ 456
SafeTaxi Cycle Number and Revision .......................... 459
8.3 ChartView ............................................................. 462
ChartView Softkeys ................................................... 462
Terminal Procedures Charts ....................................... 463
Chart Options ........................................................... 471
Day/Night View ........................................................ 477
ChartView Cycle Number and Expiration Date ............. 479
8.4 FliteCharts ............................................................ 482
FliteCharts Softkeys .................................................. 482
Terminal Procedures Charts ....................................... 483
Chart Options ........................................................... 490
Day/Night View ........................................................ 494
FliteCharts Cycle Number and Expiration Date ............. 496
8.5 AOPA Airport Directory ....................................... 499
AOPA Database Cycle Number and Revision ............... 500
8.5 Satellite Telephone and SMS Messaging .......... 502
Registering With Garmin Connext .............................. 502
Telephone Communication ........................................ 503
Text Messaging (SMS) ............................................... 517
8.6 SiriusXM Radio Entertainment .......................... 529
Activating SiriusXM Satellite Radio Services ................ 529
Using SiriusXM Radio ................................................ 531
8.7 Scheduler .............................................................. 535
8.8 Flight Data Logging ............................................ 537
8.9 Auxiliary Video (Optional) .................................. 539
Video Setup .............................................................540
Display Selection ...................................................... 540
Zoom/Range ............................................................ 541
8.10 Abnormal Operation ........................................... 542
SVT Troubleshooting ................................................. 542
Reversionary Mode ................................................... 542
Unusual Attitudes ..................................................... 543
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APPENDICES
Annunciations and Alerts ............................................. 547
G950 System Message Advisories .............................. 554
Flight Plan Import/Export Messages ........................... 564
TAS Alerts and Annunciations .................................... 566
TIS Alerts and Annunciations...................................... 567
TAWS-B ALERTS and Annunciations ............................ 568
SVS Terrain Alerts ...................................................... 570
Weather Radar Alerts and Annunciations .................... 571
GDL 69A/GDL 69A SXM Data Link Receiver Messages .. 572
Database Management ............................................. 573
Navigation Databases ............................................... 573
Garmin Databases/Jeppesen Chartview Database ........ 578
Garmin Aviation Glossary ............................................ 585
Frequently Asked Questions ........................................ 595
General TIS Information ............................................... 599
Map Symbols ................................................................. 601
INDEX
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SYSTEM OVERVIEW
SYSTEM
OVERVIEW
FLIGHT
INSTRUMENTS
EIS
AUDIO PANEL
& CNS
FLIGHT
MANAGEMENT
HAZARD
AVOIDANCE
AFCS
ADDITIONAL
FEATURES
APPENDICES INDEX
SECTION 1 SYSTEM OVERVIEW
NOTE: This document provides a complete description of all existing features of the Garmin G950 system.
Not all of those are available on P68 series aircraft. The Aircraft Owner/Operator shall refer only to the
sections of this document relevant to the current aircraft configuration.
The G950 Integrated Flight Deck System presents flight instrumentation, position, navigation, communication,
and identification information to the pilot using flat-panel color displays. The system is distributed across the
following Line Replaceable Units (LRUs):
GDU 1040A
Primary Flight Display (PFD)
GDU 1040A
Multi Function Display (MFD)
GMA 1347
Audio Panel with Integrated Marker
Beacon Receiver
GEA 71
Engine/Airframe Unit
GIA 63W
Integrated Avionics Units (IAU)
GRS 77
Attitude and Heading Reference System
(AHRS)
GMU 44
Magnetometer
GDC 74A
Air Data Computer (ADC)
GTX 33
ES Mode S Transponder with Extended
Squitter
GTP 59
Outside Air Temperature (OAT) Probe
Figure 1-1 shows interactions between the LRUs. Additional/optional equipment are shown in Figure 1-2. The
G950 is capable of interfacing with the following optional equipment:
GDL 69A
/GDL 69A SXM Satellite Data Link
Receiver
GWX 68
and GWX 70 Weather Radar
GTS 800/820/825
Traffic Advisory System
GRA 5500
Radar Altimeter– Provides altitude above
the ground to the PFD, through the GIA 63W, via
HSDB connection.
GSR 56
Iridium Transceiver (optional)
S-TEC 55X Autopilot
KN 63 DME
KR 87 ADF
WX 500
Lightning Detection System
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GDU 1040 (2) – The left-hand GDU is configured as a Primary Flight Display (PFD) and the right-hand GDU
as a Multi Function Display (MFD). Both feature 10.4-inch LCD screens with 1024 x 768 resolution. The
displays communicate with each other through a High-Speed Data Bus (HSDB) Ethernet connection. Each
display is also paired with an Ethernet connection to an IAU.
GMA 1347
(1) – The Audio Panel integrates navigation/communication radio (NAV/COM) digital audio,
intercom, and marker beacon controls, and is installed between the displays. This unit also provides manual
control of display reversionary mode (red
DISPLAY BACKUP
Button; see Section 1.5, System Operation) and
communicates with both IAUs using an RS-232 digital interface.
GIA 63W (2) – The Integrated Avionics Units (IAU) function as the main communication hubs, linking all
LRUs with the on-side display. Each IAU contains a GPS SBAS receiver, VHF COM/NAV/GS receivers, and
system integration microprocessors, and is paired with the on-side display via HSDB connection. The IAUs are
not paired together and do not communicate with each other directly.
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GDC 74A (1)
– The Air Data Computer (ADC) processes data from the pitot/static system and outside air
temperature (OAT) sensor. The ADC provides pressure altitude, airspeed, vertical speed, and OAT information
to the G950 System, and it communicates with the primary IAU, displays, and AHRS using an ARINC 429
digital interface.
GEA 71
(2) – The Engine Airframe Unit receives and processes signals from the engine and airframe sensors.
This unit communicates with both IAUs using an RS-485 digital interface.
GTX 33 ES with Extended Squitter
(1) – Solid-state transponder that provides Modes A, C and S capability.
The transponder can be controlled from the PFD. The transponder communicates with the GIA 63Ws through
an RS-232 digital interface. The GTX 33 with Extended Squitter will also provide 1090 MHz Extended Squitter
(1090ES) transmit capability. The transponder communicates with both IAUs through an RS-232 digital
interface.
GRS 77 (1)
– The Attitude and Heading Reference System (AHRS) provides aircraft attitude and heading
information via ARINC 429 to both PFDs and the primary IAU. The AHRS contains advanced sensors (including
accelerometers and rate sensors) and interfaces with the Magnetometer to obtain magnetic field information,
with the ADC to obtain air data, and with both IAUs to obtain GPS information. AHRS operation is discussed
in Section 1.4, System Operation.
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GMU 44 (1)
– The Magnetometer measures local magnetic field and sends data to the AHRS for processing to
determine aircraft magnetic heading. This unit receives power directly from the AHRS and communicates with
it via an RS-485 digital interface.
GTP 59
(1) – Provides Outside Air Temperature (OAT) data to the GDC 74A.
GDL 69A/69A SXM
(1) (optional) – A satellite radio receiver that provides real-time weather information
to the MFD (and, indirectly, to the inset map of the PFD) as well as digital audio entertainment.
The GDL 69A/GDL69A SXM communicates with the MFD via HSDB connection. A subscription to the XM
Satellite Radio service is required to enable the GDL 69A/GDL69A SXM capability.
GSR 56
(1)
(optional)
– The Iridium Transceiver operation for voice communication is by means of a telephone
handset. The tranceiver can also send and receive data provided by the GDL 59 through the RS-232 bus.
GWX 68/70
(1)
(optional)
– Provides airborne weather and ground mapped radar data to the MFD, through the
GDL 69A or directly linked to the MFD, via HSDB connection.
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GTS 800/820/825
(1)
(optional)
– The GTS 800/820/825 Traffic Advisory System (TAS) uses active interrogations
of Mode S, Mode A, and Mode C transponders to provide Traffic Advisories to the pilot independent of the air
traffic control system.
GA 58 (1) (optional)
– The GA 58 is directional antenna for the Traffic Avoidance System. One top-mounted
directional antenna is required when the optional GTRS 800/820 is installed.
GA 36
(2) (1 optional with GDL 69A installation) and
GA 37
(1 optional with GDL 69A installation) – The GA 36
is a through-mount GPS/SBAS antenna. The GA 37 is a through-mount GPS/SBAS antenna with XM/Data Link.
GA 36 GA 37
GRA 5500
(1)
(optional)
– The optional Radar Altimeter provides altitude above the ground information and
rate of change of radar altitude information.
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Transponder
GDC 74A
Air Data
Computer
OAT
Airspeed
Altitude
Vertical Speed
GMU 44
Magnetometer
Heading
GMA 1347
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No. 2 GIA 63W
Integrated Avionics Unit
System Integration Processors
I/O Processors
VHF COM
VHF NAV/LOC
GPS
Glideslope
GPS Output
No. 1 GIA 63W
Integrated Avionics Unit
System Inegration Processors
I/O Processors
VHF COM
VHF NAV/LOC
GPS
Glideslope
GPS Output
GRS 77
AHRS
Attitude
Rate of Tu rn
Slip/Skid
GDU 1040
Primary Flight Display
GDU 1040
Multi-Function Display
Reversionary
Control
Reversionary
Control
GEA 71 #1
Engine/Airframe
Unit
GEA 71 #2
Engine/Airframe
Unit
GTS 800/820/825
Traffic Awareness
System
Figure 1-1 Basic G950 Block Diagram
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