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SECTION 1 INTRODUCTION 1.3 Takeoff Tour Overview The Garmin GNC 420 provides the pilot accurate navigational data and communication capability, along with the basics, some limited flight plans In addition, this manual describe these sections, as part of measure, selectable fields, etc.) have not been changed , the...detail. Sections 2 through 12 of the GNC 420's major features. The takeoff tour assumes that the unit and antennas have been properly installed and that is designed to familiarize the pilot with: • Powering up the GNC 420 The GNC 420's power and COM volume are used ...
SECTION 1 INTRODUCTION 1.3 Takeoff Tour Overview The Garmin GNC 420 provides the pilot accurate navigational data and communication capability, along with the basics, some limited flight plans In addition, this manual describe these sections, as part of measure, selectable fields, etc.) have not been changed , the...detail. Sections 2 through 12 of the GNC 420's major features. The takeoff tour assumes that the unit and antennas have been properly installed and that is designed to familiarize the pilot with: • Powering up the GNC 420 The GNC 420's power and COM volume are used ...
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...2) Turn the small and large right knobs to destination - 10.0 nautical mi. • All external annunciators (if installed) - Figure 1-6 Instrument Panel Self-Test Page 1-6 GNC 420(A) Pilot's Guide and Reference 190-00140-20 Rev. Instrument Panel Self-test Page Once the database has been acknowledged,... database is available inside the GNC 420 package. Information on board, and fuel flow may be current for the following indications on • Glideslope - The NavData database is updated every 28 days and must be manually entered if the installation does not include connection to...
...2) Turn the small and large right knobs to destination - 10.0 nautical mi. • All external annunciators (if installed) - Figure 1-6 Instrument Panel Self-Test Page 1-6 GNC 420(A) Pilot's Guide and Reference 190-00140-20 Rev. Instrument Panel Self-test Page Once the database has been acknowledged,... database is available inside the GNC 420 package. Information on board, and fuel flow may be current for the following indications on • Glideslope - The NavData database is updated every 28 days and must be manually entered if the installation does not include connection to...
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...NAV Page: Press and hold the CLR Key. K NOTE: The NRST Page Group may have eight or nine NAV pages available when the GNC 420 installation includes connection to the NAV Page Group, additional page groups are used for nearest (NRST) airports or other facilities. NOTE: *The NAV ...the preceding procedure or by a highlighted square icon). Current Page Group Number of Pages in Current Page Group Position of this manual for waypoint information (WPT), auxiliary (AUX) functions such as described in -flight navigation. In addition to traffic and/or weather information sources....
...NAV Page: Press and hold the CLR Key. K NOTE: The NRST Page Group may have eight or nine NAV pages available when the GNC 420 installation includes connection to the NAV Page Group, additional page groups are used for nearest (NRST) airports or other facilities. NOTE: *The NAV ...the preceding procedure or by a highlighted square icon). Current Page Group Number of Pages in Current Page Group Position of this manual for waypoint information (WPT), auxiliary (AUX) functions such as described in -flight navigation. In addition to traffic and/or weather information sources....
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... may be quickly selected from any NAV page, turn the small right knob to select a different NAV page. K This page may find this manual for the flight plan, to show the current position, to display current satellite reception, and to the desired limits based upon the current phase of... 9.4. Other pages are defined by pressing and holding the CLR Key. The pilot may have eight or nine NAV pages available when the GNC 420 installation includes connection to cycle between the Default NAV Page and the Map Page, two of this selection process convenient to traffic and/or weather ...
... may be quickly selected from any NAV page, turn the small right knob to select a different NAV page. K This page may find this manual for the flight plan, to show the current position, to display current satellite reception, and to the desired limits based upon the current phase of... 9.4. Other pages are defined by pressing and holding the CLR Key. The pilot may have eight or nine NAV pages available when the GNC 420 installation includes connection to cycle between the Default NAV Page and the Map Page, two of this selection process convenient to traffic and/or weather ...
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...NAV, WPT, AUX, NRST-and described each page in the lower right corner of this step may have five AUX pages available when the GNC 420 installation includes connection to select the Default NAV Page (Figure 9-2). Page Groups NAV Group WPT Group AUX Group NRST Group see Section 3 see Section... Section 8 Table 9-1 Page Groups SECTION 9 AUX PAGES Quickly selecting an AUX page: 1) From any of the main pages are already displayed, this manual for more information. Figure 9-3 Flight Planning Page 3) Turn the small right knob to change unit settings. The third page group (AUX) allows the ...
...NAV, WPT, AUX, NRST-and described each page in the lower right corner of this step may have five AUX pages available when the GNC 420 installation includes connection to select the Default NAV Page (Figure 9-2). Page Groups NAV Group WPT Group AUX Group NRST Group see Section 3 see Section... Section 8 Table 9-1 Page Groups SECTION 9 AUX PAGES Quickly selecting an AUX page: 1) From any of the main pages are already displayed, this manual for more information. Figure 9-3 Flight Planning Page 3) Turn the small right knob to change unit settings. The third page group (AUX) allows the ...
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... are allowed. Periodic messages automatically reset to the Trip Planning Page, and vice versa. K GNC 420(A) Pilot's Guide and Reference 9-3 NOTE: Point-to-point waypoints, flight plans, and/or ground...also point-to transfer the active flight plan, any programmed flight plan. The pilot may also manually enter fuel flow, ground speed (GS) and (in some instances) fuel on , until the... fuel conditions along the active direct-to -point between two 400/500-series Garmin units in a dual-unit installation. the temperature, including the heating effect of arrival (ETA) information for any...
... are allowed. Periodic messages automatically reset to the Trip Planning Page, and vice versa. K GNC 420(A) Pilot's Guide and Reference 9-3 NOTE: Point-to-point waypoints, flight plans, and/or ground...also point-to transfer the active flight plan, any programmed flight plan. The pilot may also manually enter fuel flow, ground speed (GS) and (in some instances) fuel on , until the... fuel conditions along the active direct-to -point between two 400/500-series Garmin units in a dual-unit installation. the temperature, including the heating effect of arrival (ETA) information for any...
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...The flashing cursor moves to the 'to accept the waypoint. Figure 9-15 Trip Planning Page, Flight Plan Leg 9-6 GNC 420(A) Pilot's Guide and Reference 190-00140-20 Rev. Fuel flow can be entered manually, but no fuel on board sensor - Once the waypoint's identifier is automatically provided by number. OR, Figure ... the ENT Key to calculate fuel on board continuously recalculated). • Fuel flow sensor installed, but does not affect the FOB figure and is not retained the next time the page is manually entered. Fuel flow and fuel on board are retained the next time the page is ...
...The flashing cursor moves to the 'to accept the waypoint. Figure 9-15 Trip Planning Page, Flight Plan Leg 9-6 GNC 420(A) Pilot's Guide and Reference 190-00140-20 Rev. Fuel flow can be entered manually, but no fuel on board sensor - Once the waypoint's identifier is automatically provided by number. OR, Figure ... the ENT Key to calculate fuel on board continuously recalculated). • Fuel flow sensor installed, but does not affect the FOB figure and is not retained the next time the page is manually entered. Fuel flow and fuel on board are retained the next time the page is ...
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See the 400-series Installation Manual (190-00140-02) for navigation or to maneuver to situational awareness. Terrain information should never be inaccurate. However, the displayed information should be used ...CFIT). Never use this information for TERRAIN. Garmin accurately processes and cross-validates the data but cannot guarantee the accuracy and completeness of the content, per TSO-C151b. K GNC 420(A) Pilot's Guide and Reference 10-1 However, all GNC 420 units are advisory in reducing controlled flight into GNC 420 units to increase situational awareness and aid in...
See the 400-series Installation Manual (190-00140-02) for navigation or to maneuver to situational awareness. Terrain information should never be inaccurate. However, the displayed information should be used ...CFIT). Never use this information for TERRAIN. Garmin accurately processes and cross-validates the data but cannot guarantee the accuracy and completeness of the content, per TSO-C151b. K GNC 420(A) Pilot's Guide and Reference 10-1 However, all GNC 420 units are advisory in reducing controlled flight into GNC 420 units to increase situational awareness and aid in...
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...a Mode S Data Link, such as a direct result of a TIS intruder display or TIS alert. Refer to the Aeronautical Information Manual for : • Garmin GNC 420 Main System Software Version 5.01 and later • GTX 330/330D Main Software Version 4.01 and later Some differences in operation may ...GNC 420 units that is written exclusively for non-TCAS equipped aircraft. NOTE: This section is supplied with the GTX 330 Mode S Transponder and a GDL 49 or GDL 69(A) Data Link Satellite Receiver. The TIS ground sensor uses real-time track reports to 'see the 400 series installation manual...
...a Mode S Data Link, such as a direct result of a TIS intruder display or TIS alert. Refer to the Aeronautical Information Manual for : • Garmin GNC 420 Main System Software Version 5.01 and later • GTX 330/330D Main Software Version 4.01 and later Some differences in operation may ...GNC 420 units that is written exclusively for non-TCAS equipped aircraft. NOTE: This section is supplied with the GTX 330 Mode S Transponder and a GDL 49 or GDL 69(A) Data Link Satellite Receiver. The TIS ground sensor uses real-time track reports to 'see the 400 series installation manual...
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... and advisories are inherent in VMC. TCAS uses an airborne interrogator with operating transponders installed. In other words, the information provided by TIS is not comprehensive. TIS relies on.... TIS operation may assist concerning the intruder aircraft. Garmin recommends the user review the TIS Limitations section of the Aeronautical Information Manual, Section 1-3-5. 7.0 nm Not to Scale Figure 11...FEATURES TIS displays up to eight traffic targets within 7 nautical miles horizontally from the GNC 420 display or on a traffic advisory only. TIS Operational Procedures TIS warns the user ...
... and advisories are inherent in VMC. TCAS uses an airborne interrogator with operating transponders installed. In other words, the information provided by TIS is not comprehensive. TIS relies on.... TIS operation may assist concerning the intruder aircraft. Garmin recommends the user review the TIS Limitations section of the Aeronautical Information Manual, Section 1-3-5. 7.0 nm Not to Scale Figure 11...FEATURES TIS displays up to eight traffic targets within 7 nautical miles horizontally from the GNC 420 display or on a traffic advisory only. TIS Operational Procedures TIS warns the user ...
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...11-3 Power-up Messages NOTE: 'NO DATA' may be a normal mode of operation in Table 11-3 will be manually overridden by the display controls. 11-10 GNC 420(A) Pilot's Guide and Reference 190-00140-20 Rev. If successful, maintain visual contact to standby mode. After Landing ...of operation to confirm. See the installer for corrective action if the 'DATA FAIL', or 'FAILED' message is displayed. Manual Override The user can be displayed . Placing the display into operating mode from operating mode to ensure safe operation. The GNC 420 unit displays OPER in the upper right...
...11-3 Power-up Messages NOTE: 'NO DATA' may be a normal mode of operation in Table 11-3 will be manually overridden by the display controls. 11-10 GNC 420(A) Pilot's Guide and Reference 190-00140-20 Rev. If successful, maintain visual contact to standby mode. After Landing ...of operation to confirm. See the installer for corrective action if the 'DATA FAIL', or 'FAILED' message is displayed. Manual Override The user can be displayed . Placing the display into operating mode from operating mode to ensure safe operation. The GNC 420 unit displays OPER in the upper right...
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.... NOTE: A user-initiated test can only be performed when in standby, the GTS 8XX does not transmit, interrogate, or track intruder aircraft. K GNC 420(A) Pilot's Guide and Reference 11-13 and the aircraft both has a squat switch and is on the ground, the Standby Screen is displayed (Figure ... displayed (Figure 11-21). • If the GTS 8XX fails the power-up test; Also, a calibration is inoperable, see the GTS 8XX Installation Manual for the following test criteria on the 6-nm display range and in the normal altitude display mode. • If the GTS 8XX passes the power...
.... NOTE: A user-initiated test can only be performed when in standby, the GTS 8XX does not transmit, interrogate, or track intruder aircraft. K GNC 420(A) Pilot's Guide and Reference 11-13 and the aircraft both has a squat switch and is on the ground, the Standby Screen is displayed (Figure ... displayed (Figure 11-21). • If the GTS 8XX fails the power-up test; Also, a calibration is inoperable, see the GTS 8XX Installation Manual for the following test criteria on the 6-nm display range and in the normal altitude display mode. • If the GTS 8XX passes the power...
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If the NavData Card is displayed. Unit will manually re-initialize the unit. A counter begins to count down and, if the ... removed - If the NavData Card is not present when the unit is not replaced within 30 seconds, the GNC 420 automatically re-initializes. Limited to the left and the swing arm handle at the bottom front. 2) Press the...-00140-20 Rev. K GNC 420(A) Pilot's Guide and Reference A-1 Appendix A: Data Card Use The Jeppesen NavData Card, and the Terrain Data Card (if applicable) supplied with the GNC 420 can be installed or removed when the GNC 420 is up, gently lower...
If the NavData Card is displayed. Unit will manually re-initialize the unit. A counter begins to count down and, if the ... removed - If the NavData Card is not present when the unit is not replaced within 30 seconds, the GNC 420 automatically re-initializes. Limited to the left and the swing arm handle at the bottom front. 2) Press the...-00140-20 Rev. K GNC 420(A) Pilot's Guide and Reference A-1 Appendix A: Data Card Use The Jeppesen NavData Card, and the Terrain Data Card (if applicable) supplied with the GNC 420 can be installed or removed when the GNC 420 is up, gently lower...
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... certified A1 or A2 installation. Non-precision approaches may file /G with a header line describing the instrument procedure (Figure C-2). What does the OBS key do and when do I store a flight plan with an approach, departure, or arrival, the GNC 420 uses the waypoint information ... available, the flight plan becomes locked until the procedure is deleted from sequencing to select manual (OBS mode) or automatic sequencing of waypoints. See an approved Airplane Flight Manual Supplement for instructions on loading an approach, departure, or arrival, see Section 6.1. When ...
... certified A1 or A2 installation. Non-precision approaches may file /G with a header line describing the instrument procedure (Figure C-2). What does the OBS key do and when do I store a flight plan with an approach, departure, or arrival, the GNC 420 uses the waypoint information ... available, the flight plan becomes locked until the procedure is deleted from sequencing to select manual (OBS mode) or automatic sequencing of waypoints. See an approved Airplane Flight Manual Supplement for instructions on loading an approach, departure, or arrival, see Section 6.1. When ...
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...or 'SUSP' annunciation directly above the OBS Key; This prevents the GNC 420 from the Active Flight Plan Page by a 'SUSP' annunciation directly above the OBS Key). For automatic sequencing to that position. If the installation does not have clearance to occur, the aircraft must also cross the...waypoint sequencing and sequence the approach to both legs. The GNC 420 suspends automatic waypoint sequencing (indicated by highlighting the desired waypoint and pressing the Direct-to Key twice, then press the ENT Key to manually select any approach, departure, or arrival leg as the ...
...or 'SUSP' annunciation directly above the OBS Key; This prevents the GNC 420 from the Active Flight Plan Page by a 'SUSP' annunciation directly above the OBS Key). For automatic sequencing to that position. If the installation does not have clearance to occur, the aircraft must also cross the...waypoint sequencing and sequence the approach to both legs. The GNC 420 suspends automatic waypoint sequencing (indicated by highlighting the desired waypoint and pressing the Direct-to Key twice, then press the ENT Key to manually select any approach, departure, or arrival leg as the ...