Garmin G1000 NXi: Piper PA-46 M500 Meridian Reference guide

This manual reflects the operation of System Software version 2785.02 or later for the G1000 NXi

Piper M500. Some differences in operation may be observed when comparing the information in this

manual to earlier or later software versions.

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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 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 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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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 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:

Always position the weather radar gain setting to Calibrated for viewing the

actual intensity of precipitation. Changing the gain in weather mode causes precipitation

intensity to be displayed as a color not representative of the true intensity.

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WARNING: Do not use TAWS information for primary terrain or obstacle avoidance. TAWS is

intended only to enhance situational awareness.

WARNING: Do not use SurfaceWatch™ information as the primary method of flight

guidance during airborne or ground operations. SurfaceWatch does not have NOTAM or ATIS

information regarding the current active runway, condition, or information about the position

of hold lines.

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.

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.

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NOTE: Interference from GPS repeaters operating inside nearby hangars can cause an

intermittent loss of attitude and heading displays while the 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.

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 that have a Type 2 Letter of

Authorization (LOA) from the FAA are assured compliance with all data quality

requirements (DQRs). A copy of the Type 2 LOA is available for each applicable database

and can be viewed at http://fly.garmin.com by selecting ‘Aviation Database Declarations.’

• 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.’

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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.

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: The system supports approval of AC 120-76C Hardware Class 3, Software Type B

Electronic Flight Bag (EFB) electronic aeronautical chart applications. Possible additional

requirements may make a secondary source (traditional paper or additional electronic display)

necessary onboard the aircraft. If the secondary source is a Portable Electronic Device (PED),

its use must be consistent with guidance in AC 120-76C.

NOTE:

Terrain and obstacle alerting is not available north of 89º North latitude and south of

89º South latitude. This is due to limitations present within the Terrain database and the

system’s ability to process the data representing the affected areas.

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.

NOTE:

Operate G1000NXi system power through at least one cycle in a period of four days

of continuous operation to avoid an autonomous system reboot.

NOTE:

The navigation databases used in Garmin navigation systems contain Special

Procedures. Prior to flying these procedures, pilots must have specific FAA authorization,

training, and possession of the corresponding current, and legitimately-sourced chart

(approach plate, etc.). Inclusion of the Special Procedure in the navigation database DOES

NOT imply specific FAA authorization to fly the procedure.

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SECTION 1 SYSTEM OVERVIEW

1.1

System Description............................ 1

Line Replaceable Units (LRU)..................... 1

1.2

System Controls................................. 4

PFD/MFD Controls ................................... 4

PFD/MFD Control Unit.............................. 6

Secure Digital Cards.................................. 8

1.3

System Operation.............................. 10

System Power-up...................................... 10

Normal Operation..................................... 11

Reversionary Mode................................... 11

System Annunciations............................... 12

System Status........................................... 14

AHRS Operation....................................... 15

GPS Receiver Operation............................ 17

1.4

Accessing System Functionality........ 23

Softkey Function....................................... 23

Menus...................................................... 31

MFD Page Groups..................................... 32

Split Screen Functionality.......................... 35

System Settings........................................ 37

System Utilities......................................... 47

1.5

Display Backlighting.......................... 52

SECTION 2 FLIGHT INSTRUMENTS

2.1

Overview

............................................ 55

2.2

Flight Instruments.............................. 58

Attitude Indicator..................................... 58

Airspeed Indicator..................................... 60

Altimeter.................................................. 61

Vertical Speed Indicator (VSI)..................... 65

Vertical Deviation...................................... 66

Vertical Navigation (VNV) Indications......... 68

Horizontal Situation Indicator (HSI)............ 69

Course Deviation Indicator (CDI)............... 73

GPS CDI Scaling (FMS Navigation Source). 75

OBS Mode................................................ 78

Turn Rate Indicator .................................. 79

Bearing Pointers and Information

Windows.................................................. 80

DME Information Window........................ 81

2.3

Supplemental Flight Data.................. 82

Generic Timer........................................... 82

Temperature Displays................................ 82

Wind Data................................................ 83

2.4

PFD Annunciations and Alerting

Functions............................................ 84

Altitude Alerting....................................... 84

Low Altitude Annunciation....................... 84

Marker Beacon Annunciations.................. 84

Minimum Descent Altitude/Decision

Height Alerting......................................... 85

2.5

Garmin Synthetic Vision Technology

(SVT).................................................... 87

Garmin SVT (Synthetic Vision Technology). 87

SVT Operation.......................................... 88

SVT Features............................................. 90

2.6

Abnormal Operations........................101

Abnormal GPS Conditions........................ 101

Comparator Annunciations....................... 102

Reversionary Sensor Annunciations........... 103

SVT Troubleshooting................................. 104

SVT in Reversionary Mode......................... 104

Unusual Attitudes..................................... 104

SVT Unusual Attitudes.............................. 105

SECTION 3 ENGINE INDICATION SYSTEM

3.1

Engine Display

....................................108

3.2

EIS Display (Reversionary Mode)......112

SECTION 4 AUDIO PANEL AND CNS

4.1

Overview

............................................113

Overview.................................................. 113

MFD/PFD Control Unit.............................. 117

4.2

COM Operation..................................119

COM Tuning Boxes................................... 119

COM Transceiver Manual Tuning............... 120

Auto-Tuning the COM Frequency.............. 120

Auto-tuning from the MFD....................... 121

Frequency Spacing.................................... 123

4.3

NAV Operation...................................125

NAV Tuning Boxes..................................... 125

NAV Radio Selection and Activation.......... 126

NAV Receiver Manual Tuning.................... 126

Auto-Tuning a NAV Frequency from the

MFD......................................................... 127

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Auto-Tuning NAV Frequencies on

Approach Activation................................. 129

Marker Beacon Receiver (Optional)........... 130

ADF/DME Tuning...................................... 131

ADF Tuning............................................... 131

Selecting ADF Receiver Mode.................... 133

DME Tuning.............................................. 134

4.4

Mode S Transponder..........................135

Transponder Controls................................ 135

Transponder Mode Selection..................... 136

Entering a Transponder Code.................... 138

Ident Function.......................................... 139

4.5

Additional Audio Panel Functions....141

Power-Up................................................. 141

Mono/Stereo Headsets.............................. 141

Speaker.................................................... 141

Intercom................................................... 141

Clearance Recorder and Player.................. 144

Split-COM Operation................................ 145

Entertainment Inputs................................ 145

Bluetooth®............................................... 146

4.6

Audio Panel Preflight Procedure.......148

4.7

Abnormal Operation..........................149

Stuck Microphone.................................... 149

COM Tuning Failure.................................. 149

Audio Panel Fail-Safe Operation................ 149

Reversionary Mode................................... 149

SECTION 5 FLIGHT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

5.1

Introduction

........................................151

Navigation Status Box and Data Bar.......... 153

5.2

Using Map Displays............................156

Map Orientation....................................... 156

Map Range............................................... 159

Map Panning............................................ 161

Measuring Bearing and Distance............... 164

Topography.............................................. 165

Map Symbols............................................ 168

Airways.................................................... 173

Additional Navigation Map Items.............. 175

5.3

Waypoints...........................................179

Airports.................................................... 180

Intersections............................................. 188

NDB.......................................................... 190

VOR.......................................................... 192

VRP.......................................................... 195

User Waypoints......................................... 197

5.4

Airspaces.............................................204

5.5

Direct-To Navigation..........................210

5.6

Flight Planning...................................216

Flight Plan Creation.................................. 217

Flight Plan Import/Export........................... 221

Adding Airways to a Flight Plan................ 231

Adding Procedures to a Stored Flight Plan. 233

Active Flight Plan...................................... 244

Along Track Offsets................................... 247

Parallel Track............................................. 248

Flight Plan Views....................................... 251

Closest Point of FPL.................................. 254

User-Defined Holding Patterns.................. 255

5.7

Vertical Navigation............................261

Altitude Constraints.................................. 263

Vertical Situation Display (VSD)................. 267

5.8

Procedures..........................................272

Departures................................................ 274

Arrivals .................................................... 277

Approaches.............................................. 279

5.9

Weight and Fuel Planning.................291

Weight Warning Conditions...................... 291

5.10

Trip Planning.......................................294

Trip Planning............................................. 294

5.11

Abnormal Operation..........................298

SECTION 6 HAZARD AVOIDANCE

6.1

Overview

............................................301

6.2

Data Link Weather.............................302

Activating Data Link Weather Services....... 303

Weather Product Age............................... 307

Displaying Data Link Weather Products..... 310

Weather Data Link (XM) Page Softkeys .... 311

Weather Data Link (CNXT) Page Softkeys . 314

CONNEXT DATA REQUESTS...................... 321

Weather Product Overview....................... 324

FIS-B Weather Status................................ 363

Abnormal Operations for Garmin Connext

Weather................................................... 365

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6.3

Stormscope.........................................367

Using The Stormscope Page...................... 367

Setting Up Stormscope On The Navigation

Map......................................................... 369

Cell And Strike On The Navigation Map.... 370

6.4

Airborne Weather Radar...................372

System Description................................... 372

Principles of Pulsed Airborne Weather

Radar........................................................ 372

NEXRAD and Airborne Weather Radar...... 373

Antenna Beam Illumination....................... 373

Safe Operating Distance........................... 376

Basic Antenna Tilt Setup........................... 377

Weather Mapping and Interpretation........ 378

Ground Mapping and Interpretation......... 388

Weather Radar Overlay on the Navigation

Map Page................................................. 389

System Status........................................... 391

6.5

Terrain Displays..................................393

Relative Terrain Symbology........................ 394

Wire Obstacle Information and Alerting.... 399

Terrain Page.............................................. 399

Vertical Situation Display (VSD) Terrain...... 400

Terrain-SVT and TAWS-B Alerting Displays. 403

Forward Looking Terrain Avoidance........... 406

Inhibiting FLTA Alerting............................. 407

Additional TAWS-B Alerting...................... 408

System Status........................................... 411

6.6

TIS........................................................414

Traffic Information Service (TIS)................. 414

Displaying Traffic Data.............................. 415

Traffic Map Page....................................... 417

TIS Alerts.................................................. 418

System Status........................................... 420

6.7

TAS/TCAS I Traffic...............................423

Theory of Operation................................. 423

System Test............................................... 427

Operation................................................. 428

Traffic Map Page....................................... 429

System Status........................................... 432

6.8

ADS-B Traffic.......................................434

ADS-B System Overview............................ 434

ADS-B with TAS/TCAS I............................. 436

Conflict Situational Awareness and

Alerting.................................................... 436

Airborne and Surface Applications............ 439

Traffic Description..................................... 440

Operation................................................. 441

ADS-B System Status................................ 447

SECTION 7 AUTOMATIC FLIGHT CONTROL

SYSTEM

7.1

AFCS Overview...................................451

AFCS Control Unit.................................... 451

Additional AFCS Controls......................... 452

Basic Autopilot Operation......................... 453

7.2

Flight Director Operation..................455

AFCS Status Box....................................... 455

Flight Director Modes............................... 456

Command Bars......................................... 457

7.3

AFCS Modes........................................459

Vertical Modes.......................................... 459

Pitch Hold Mode....................................... 459

Selected Altitude Capture Mode (ALTS)..... 460

Altitude Hold Mode.................................. 461

Vertical Speed Mode................................. 463

Flight Level Change Mode........................ 464

Lateral Modes........................................... 466

Roll Hold Mode (ROL)............................... 466

Low Bank Mode....................................... 467

Heading Select Mode (HDG)..................... 468

Navigation Modes (FMS, VOR, LOC).......... 469

Combination Modes (VNV, APR, NAV, BC,

GA).......................................................... 471

Vertical Navigation Modes (VPTH, ALTV).... 473

Vertical Path Tracking Mode...................... 473

VNV Target Altitude Capture Mode (ALTV) 477

Glidepath Mode (GP)................................ 478

Glideslope Mode (GS)............................... 480

Approach Modes (FMS, VAPP, LOC).......... 482

Backcourse Mode (BC).............................. 483

Takeoff (TO) and Go Around (GA) Modes.. 485

7.4

Autopilot and Yaw Damper

Operation...........................................487

Pitch Axis and Trim.................................... 487

Roll Axis.................................................... 487

Yaw Axis................................................... 487

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Flight Control........................................... 487

Engagement............................................. 488

Control Wheel Steering............................ 488

Disengagement........................................ 488

7.5

AFCS Annunciations and Alerts........490

AFCS Alerts.............................................. 490

Overspeed Protection................................ 491

Underspeed Protection............................. 492

Altitude Critical Modes (ALT, GS, GP, TO,

GA, FLC)................................................... 492

Non Altitude Critical Modes (VS, VNAV,

IAS).......................................................... 493

Level Mode............................................... 494

7.6

Abnormal Operation..........................495

SECTION 8 ADDITIONAL FEATURES

8.1

Overview............................................497

8.2

SafeTaxi...............................................499

8.3

Charts..................................................501

Charts...................................................... 501

ChartView................................................ 501

Chart Options........................................... 507

FliteCharts................................................ 512

Airport Directory....................................... 513

IFR/VFR Charts.......................................... 514

8.4

Database Cycle Number and

Revisions.............................................516

8.5

SiriusXM Radio Entertainment..........518

Using SiriusXM Radio................................ 519

Active Channel and Channel List............... 519

Category.................................................. 520

Presets...................................................... 520

8.6

Satellite Telephone and SMS

Messaging..........................................522

Disable/Enable Iridium Transceiver............. 522

Telephone Communication....................... 523

Contacts................................................... 524

Incoming Calls.......................................... 525

Outgoing Calls.......................................... 526

Placing The Cockpit Phone on Hold.......... 529

Text Messaging (SMS)............................... 529

Viewing a Text Message When Received... 530

Reply to a Text Message............................ 532

Sending a Text Message............................ 532

Predefined Text Messages......................... 534

Text Message Boxes.................................. 536

Managing Text Messages.......................... 538

8.7

Flight Data Logging...........................541

8.8

Connext Setup....................................544

8.9

SurfaceWatch.....................................546

SurfaceWatch........................................... 546

Information Box........................................ 546

Alerts........................................................ 547

Takeoff Alerts........................................... 548

Landing Alerts.......................................... 549

SurfaceWatch Setup................................. 550

8.10

Electronic Stability and Protection

(ESP)....................................................554

Roll Engagement...................................... 555

Pitch Engagement..................................... 556

Angle of Attack Protection........................ 557

High Airspeed Protection.......................... 558

8.11

Electronic Checklists...........................559

8.12

Abnormal Operation..........................561

Unusual Attitudes..................................... 561

GDL 69A / GDL 69A SiriusXM Data Link

Receiver Troubleshooting.......................... 561

APPENDICES

Annunciations and Alerts

........................ 563

CAS Message Prioritization....................... 563

CAS Messages.......................................... 567

System Message Annunciations................ 570

System Messages...................................... 571

Database Management............................597

Loading Updated Databases..................... 597

Magnetic Field Variation Database Update 606

Aviation Terms and Acronyms

................. 609

Frequently Asked Questions....................629

Map Symbols............................................ 633

INDEX

Index

......................................................... I-1

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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SECTION 1 SYSTEM OVERVIEW

1.1 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION

This section provides an overview of the G1000 NXi Integrated Avionics System as installed in the

Piper M500. The system presents flight instrumentation, position, navigation, communication, and

identification information to the pilot through large-format displays.

LINE REPLACEABLE UNITS (LRU)

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

•

GDU 1050

(2) – Each unit is configured as a PFD that features a 10 inch backlit LED screens with

high resolution. The unit installed on the left/pilot side is designated as PFD1, and the one installed

on the right/copilot side is designated as PFD2. These units communicate with each other and the

MFD through a High-Speed Data Bus (HSDB) connection.

•

GDU 1250A

(1) – Features a 12-inch backlit LED screen with high resolution and is configured as

an MFD. This unit is linked to both PFDs and GIAs via HSDB connection.

•

GIA 64W

(2) – Functions as the main communication hub, linking LRUs to the PFD and MFD.

Each GIA contains a GPS SBAS receiver, VHF COM/NAV/GS receivers, a flight director (FD) and

system integration microprocessors. Each GIA is paired with the PFD and MFD via an HSDB

connection. The GIAs are not paired together and do not communicate with each other directly.

•

GTP 59

(2) – Provides Outside Air Temperature (OAT) data to the on-side GDC.

•

GDC 72

(2) – Processes data from the pitot/static system as well as the OAT probe. This unit

provides pressure altitude, airspeed, vertical speed and OAT information to the system, and

communicates with both GIAs, the on-side PFD, the MFD (GDC#2 only), and the on-side GRS,

using an ARINC 429 digital interface. The GDC is designed to operate in Reduced Vertical

Separation Minimum (RVSM) airspace.

•

GRS 79

(2) – Provides aircraft attitude and heading information via ARINC 429 to both the on-side

PFD, the MFD (GRS#2 only), and both GIAs. The GRS contains advanced sensors (including

accelerometers and rate sensors) and interfaces with the on-side GMU to obtain magnetic field

information, with the GDC to obtain air data, and with both GIAs to obtain GPS information. AHRS

modes of operation are discussed later in this document.

•

GEA 71B

(1) – Receives and processes signals from the engine and airframe sensors. This unit

communicates with both GIAs using an RS-485 digital interface.

•

GMU 44

(2) – Measures local magnetic field. Data is sent to the GSU 75 for processing to determine

aircraft magnetic heading. This unit receives power directly from the GSU 75 and communicates

with the GSU 75 using an RS-485 digital interface.

•

GMA 350C

(1) – Integrates NAV/COM digital audio, intercom system and marker beacon controls.

This unit features an all-digital audio panel with Bluetooth® capability, and communicates with both

GIAs, using an RS-232 digital interface.

•

GCU 476

(1) – The Control Unit provides MFD/PFD and radio tuning control through an RS-232

digital interface.

SYSTEM OVERVIEW

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• GMC 710 (1) – Provides the controls for the Garmin AFCS through an RS-232 digital interface

allowing communication with PFD1 and the MFD.

• GTX 335R (1)/ GTX 345R (Alternate) (1)/ GTX 33D w/ES (Optional as #2) – The GTX 335R solid-

state transponder provides Modes A, C, S and ADS-B Out capability. As an alternative, the GTX

345R provides the same capabilities, plus an ADS-B In/Out capability. The optional GTX 33

Diversity with Extended Squitter may be installed in addition to the GTX 335R/GTX 345R. The

transponder can be controlled from the PFD, and it communicates with the both GIAs through an

RS-232 digital interface.

•

GSR 56

(1) (Optional) – The Iridium Transceiver provides voice communication by means of pilot

and copilot headsets. The unit can also send and receive data over the Iridium satellite network. The

GSR is connected to the #2 GIA with an RS-232 digital interface.

•

Flight Stream 510

(1) (Optional) – Provides wireless Bluetooth® connectivity between a compatible

tablet/mobile device and the avionics system.

•

GWX 68

(1) (Optional) – Provides airborne weather and ground mapped radar data to the MFD via

HSDB connection.

•

GDL 69A SXM

(1) (Optional) – A satellite radio receiver that provides data link weather

information to the MFD and PFD map as well as digital audio entertainment. The GDL 69A SXM

communicates with the MFD via an HSDB connection. Subscriptions to the SiriusXM Weather or

SiriusXM Satellite Radio services are required to enable the GDL 69A SXM capability.

•

GTS 800

(1) (Optional) – The GTS 800 Traffic Advisory System (TAS) uses active interrogations of

Mode S and Mode C transponders to provide traffic information to the pilot independent of the air

traffic control system.

The Garmin Automated Flight Control System (AFCS) provides the flight director (FD), autopilot

(AP), and yaw damper (YD) functions of the system. See the AFCS Section for more information.

Figure 1-1 shows interactions between the LRUs and optional equipment. The system is capable of

interfacing with the following optional equipment:

•

GTS 800

Traffic Advisory System

•

Flight Stream 510

Wireless Bluetooth® Gateway

•

GSR 56

Iridium Transceiver

•

GDL 69A SXM

Data Link Receiver

•

KN 63

DME

•

RA 3504

ADF

•

WX-500

Lightning Detection

NOTE: For information on non-Garmin equipment, consult the applicable optional interface

user’s guide. This document assumes that the reader is already familiar with the operation of

this additional equipment.

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