Garmin 530w Manual

							500W Series
Pilot’s Guide
& Reference 
						

							Foreword
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This manual reflects the operation of Main System Software versions 2.00, 3.00, 4.00, 5.00, 5.10, 5.30, or later. Some 
differences in operation may be observed when comparing the information in this manual to earlier or later so\
ftware 
versions. 
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Warnings, Cautions, and Notes
 WARNING: The  altitude calculated by the 500W-series is geometric height above mean sea level and could vary significantly from altitude displayed by pressure altimeters in aircraft. 
 WARNING: The Jeppesen database incorporated in the 500W-series must be updated regularly in order to ensure that its information is current. Updates are released every 28 days. A database information packet is included in your 500W-series package. Pilots using an out-of-date database do so entirely at their own risk! 
 WARNING: VNAV is to be used for advisory purposes only.  VNAV messages or vertical speed required should not be used to maintain terrain or ATC clearances.  Ter
-rain and ATC clearances are the sole responsibility of the pilot. 
 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. 
 WARNING:  Do not use data link weather  information for maneuvering in, near, or around areas of hazard-ous 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. 
 CAUTION: The Global Positioning System is operated by the United States government, which is solely re-sponsible for its accuracy and maintenance. The system is subject to changes which could affect the accuracy and performance of all GPS equipment. Although the Garmin 500W-series are precision electronic NAViga
-tion AIDs (NAVAID), any NAVAID can be misused or misinterpreted and therefore become unsafe. 
 CAUTION: Use the 500W-series at your own risk. To 
reduce the risk of unsafe operation, carefully review  and understand all aspects of this Owner’s Manual and the Flight Manual Supplement, and thoroughly practice basic operation prior to actual use. When in actual use, carefully compare indications from the 
500W-series to 
all available navigation sources, including the informa-tion from other NAVAIDS, visual sightings, charts, etc. For  safety, always resolve any discrepancies before continu-ing navigation. 
 CAUTION: GPS receivers operate by receiving and decoding very low power radio signals broadcast by satellites. It is possible that in some situations other radio equipment or electronic equipment used in close proximity to a GPS receiver may create electromagnetic interference (EMI) which may affect the ability of the GPS receiver to receive and decode the satellite signals. In such event, the interference may be reduced or eliminated by switching off the source of interference or moving the GPS receiver away from it. 
 CAUTION: The electronic chart is an aid to naviga-tion and is designed to facilitate the use of authorized government charts, not replace them. Land and water data is provided only as a general reference to your surroundings. The positional accuracy of the land and water data is not of a precision suitable for use in navigation and it should not be used for navigation. Only official government charts and notices contain all information needed for safe navigation – and, as always, the user is responsible for their prudent use. 
 CAUTION: The Terrain feature (in units not equipped with TAWS) is for supplemental awareness only. The pilot/crew is responsible for all terrain and obstacle avoidance using information not provided by the 500W-series Terrain  feature. 
Warnings, Cautions, and Notes
Introduction
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Warnings, Cautions, and Notes
NOTE:  This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC limits for Class B digital devices. This equipment generates, uses, and 
can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and 
used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful  interference to radio communications. Furthermore, there is 
no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular  installation. 
If this equipment does cause harmful interference, the user is 
encouraged to try to correct the interference by relocating the  equipment or connecting the equipment to a different circuit 
than the affected equipment. Consult an authorized dealer or 
other qualified avionics technician for additional help if these  remedies do not correct the problem. 
Operation of this device is subject to the following 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.  To obtain accessories for your 500W-series, please contact 
your Garmin dealer. 
Help us better support you by completing our on-line 
registration form today! Registration ensures that you will be  notified of product updates and new products and provides 
lost or stolen unit tracking. Please, have the serial number of  your unit handy, connect to our web site (www.garmin.com) 
and look for our Product Registration link on the home page. 
The 500W-series display lenses are coated with a special anti- reflective coating which is very sensitive to skin oils, waxes and abrasive cleaners. It is very important to clean the lens 
using an eyeglass lens cleaner which is specified as safe for  anti-reflective coatings and a clean, lint-free cloth. 
Garmin is fully committed to your satisfaction as a customer.  If you have any questions regarding the 500W-series, please  contact our customer service department at:  Garmin International, Inc.  
1200 East 151st Street 
Olathe, KS  66062-3426 U.S.A.  Phone: (913) 397-8200Fax: (913) 397-8282 AC 90-100 Statement of Compliance:  The Garmin 400W 
navigational unit meets the performance and functional  requirements of AC 90-100A. 
 CAUTION: The Garmin 500W-series does not contain any user-serviceable parts. Repairs should only be made by an authorized Garmin service center. Unauthorized repairs or modifications could void your warranty and authority to operate this device under FCC Part 15 regulations. 
 NOTE:  The GNS 500W-series units use a different database than in the legacy units. The databases are incompatible between units.  The GNS 500W-series units must use a  WAAS enabled database. 
 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 website at www.garmin.com/prop65. 
 NOTE:  Canadian installations:  In accordance with Canadian Radio Specifications Standard 102 (RSS 102), RF field strength exposure to persons from an antenna connected to this device should be limited to 60V/m for controlled environment and 28 V/m for uncontrolled environment. 
 NOTE:  It is the pilot’s responsibility for initial missed 
approach guidance in accordance with published pro-cedure. The unit may not provide correct guidance until  established on a defined leg. 
 NOTE:  GPS level of service annunciations (LPV, ENR, etc.) are not applicable to the external CDI (or HSI) when VLOC is active. 
 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. 
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Accessories and Packing List
Congratulations on choosing the world’s finest 
panel-mounted IFR navigation/communication system! 
The 500W-series represents Garmin’s continued com
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mitment to providing you with the most advanced 
technology available today — in an accurate, easy-to-
use design suitable for all of your flying needs. 
 NOTE: Unless otherwise specified within this manual,  the term "500W-series" applies to the GPS 500W, GNS 530W, and GNS 530AW models. Please, note that the difference between the GNS 530W and GNS 530AW is indicated under "VHF COM Performance" in the Specifications section of this manual (see Appendix B). 
Before installing and getting started with your new 
system, please ensure that your package includes the 
following items. If any parts are missing or are dam
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aged, please contact your Garmin dealer. 
Standard Package:•  Garmin 500W-series Unit
• NavData
® Card
•  Terrain Card
•  GPS Antenna
•  Installation Rack & Connectors
•  Pilot’s Guide
•  Quick Reference
•  400W/500W Series Display Interfaces 
 
 Addendum
•  400W/500W Series Garmin Optional Display 
 
 Interfaces Addendum
•  GNS 400W/500W-series Simulator Training 
 
 CD-ROM
• Database Subscription Packet
•  Warranty Registration Card Upgrade Package:
•  Garmin 500W-series Unit
• NavData
® Card
•  Terrain Card - Optional
•  GPS Antenna
•  Pilot’s Guide & Reference
•  Quick Reference
•  400W/500W Series Display Interfaces 
 
 Addendum
•  400W/500W Series Garmin Optional Display 
 
 Interfaces Addendum
•  GNS 400W/500W-series Simulator Training 
 
 CD-ROM
•  Database Subscription Packet
•  Warranty Registration Card
Your Garmin dealer will perform the installation 
and configuration of your new 500W-series. After 
installation, the NavData
® card will already be installed 
into the correct slot on the front of the unit (see 
Appendix A). The 500W-series will be secured in the 
installation rack with the proper wiring connections. 
Have your dealer answer any questions you may have 
about the installation — such as location of antennas 
or any connections to other equipment in the panel. 
Helicopter Installations
In Helicopter installations, the ownship icon is set 
to a helicopter. When present, HTAWS will be used 
instead of TAWS. See the Garmin Optional Displays 
Pilot’s Guide Addendum P/N 190-00356-30 Rev G, or 
later, for HTAWS information. 
Accessories and Packing List
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Limited Warranty
This Garmin product is warranted to be free from defects in materials or workmanship for two years from the 
date of purchase. Within this period, Garmin will, at its sole option, repair or replace any components that fail in 
normal use. Such repairs or replacement will be made at no charge to the customer for parts and labor, provided 
that the customer shall be responsible for any transportation cost. This warranty does not cover fai\
lures due to 
abuse, misuse, accident, or unauthorized alterations or repairs. 
THE WARRANTIES AND REMEDIES CONTAINED HEREIN ARE EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF ALL 
OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESS OR IMPLIED OR STATUTORY, INCLUDING ANY LIABILITY ARISING UNDER 
ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, STATUTORY OR 
OTHERWISE. THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS, WHICH MAY VARY FROM STATE TO 
STATE.
IN NO EVENT SHALL GARMIN BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, INDIRECT OR CONSE
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QUENTIAL DAMAGES, WHETHER RESULTING FROM THE USE, MISUSE, OR INABILITY TO USE THIS 
PRODUCT OR FROM DEFECTS IN THE PRODUCT. Some states do not allow the exclusion of incidental or 
consequential damages, so the above limitations may not apply to you. Garmin retains the exclusive right to repair or replace the unit or software, or to offer a full refund of the pur
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chase price, at its sole discretion. SUCH REMEDY SHALL BE YOUR SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY FOR ANY 
BREACH OF WARRANTY.To obtain warranty service, contact your local Garmin Authorized Service Center. For assistance in locating 
a Service Center near you, visit the Garmin Web site at “http://www.garmin.com” or contact Garmin Customer 
Service at 866-739-5687. 
Warranty
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Table of Contents
Contents
Warnings, Cautions, and Notes ..........................................i
Introduction ........................................................................\
........i
Accessories and Packing List ............................................ iii
Limited Warranty ................................................................ iv
Model Descriptions ............................................................ 1
GPS 500W ..................................................................... 1
GNS 530W and GNS 530AW .......................................... 1
Takeoff Tour ........................................................................\
......1
Key and Knob Functions ................................................. 2
Left-hand Keys and Knobs .............................................. 2
Right-hand Keys and Knobs ............................................ 3
Bottom Row Keys ........................................................... 4
Power On ........................................................................\
...... 5
Powering up the 500W-series units ................................ 5
Instrument Panel Self-Test ............................................... 6
Fuel On Board and Checklists ........................................... 7
Acquiring Satellites / Messages .......................................8
Selecting Com/Nav Frequencies ...................................... 9
Page Groups ....................................................................... 10
NAV Pages ........................................................................\
... 12
Default NAV Page ............................................................. 13
Map Page ........................................................................\
.... 14
NAVCOM Page .................................................................... 15
NAVCOM Page .................................................................... 15
Direct-To Navigation ........................................................ 16
IFR Procedures ................................................................... 17
Nearest Pages .................................................................... 18
Nearest Airport  Page .................................................... 19
Nearest Airspace  Page .................................................. 20
Flight Plans ........................................................................\
. 21
Section 1 - COM - Communicating using the  
GNS 530W ........................................................................\
..........23
Volume ........................................................................\
........ 23
Squelch ........................................................................\
........ 23
COM Window and Tuning ................................................ 24
Auto-Tuning ........................................................................\
 25
Emergency Channel .......................................................... 28
Stuck Microphone ............................................................. 28
Remote Frequency Selection Control ...........................28
Section 2  NAV Pages ......................................................... 29
Main Page Groups ............................................................. 29
NAV Page Group ................................................................ 29
Page Notation .................................................................... 29
Turn Advisory and Waypoint Alert ................................ 29
Default NAV Page ............................................................. 30
Selecting Desired On-Screen Data ................................. 31
Restoring Factory Settings ............................................ 32
Dual Unit Considerations (Crossfill) ............................... 32
Default Nav Page Auto Zoom ........................................ 33
Map Page ........................................................................\
.... 33
Map Symbols ............................................................... 34
Map Range .................................................................. 34
Map Page Auto Zoom ................................................... 34
Map Panning  .............................................................. 35
Map Direct-To .............................................................. 36
Airspace Information on the Map ................................. 36
Map Page Options ........................................................ 38
Map Setup ................................................................... 39
Distance Measurements ............................................... 40
Data Fields on the Map ................................................ 41
Selecting Desired On-Screen Data ................................. 41
Restoring Factory Settings ............................................ 42
Terrain Operation .............................................................. 43
Operating Criteria ........................................................ 43
Terrain Limitations ........................................................ 43
TERRAIN Alerting ......................................................... 43
Baro-Corrected Altitude ................................................ 44
Terrain Page  ................................................................ 44
Inhibit Mode ................................................................ 45
Terrain Symbols ............................................................ 46
General Database Information ...................................... 46
Database Updates ........................................................ 47
Terrain/Obstacle Database Areas of Coverage ............... 48
Navigation Database .................................................... 48
TERRAIN Alerts .................................................................. 48
Pop-up Alerts ............................................................... 48
Forward  Looking Terrain Avoidance ............................... 49
Premature Descent Alerting (PDA) ................................ 49
TERRAIN  Failure Alert ................................................... 50
“TERRAIN  Not Available” Alert ..................................... 50
NAVCOM Page .................................................................... 52
Satellite Status Page ........................................................ 54
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Dead Reckoning ................................................................57
Section 3  Direct-To Navigation ................................... 59
Selecting a Direct-To Waypoint by Facility Name or 
City   ........................................................................\
............. 60
Selecting a Direct-To Waypoint from the Active Flight 
Plan   ........................................................................\
............. 61
Selecting the Nearest Airport as a Direct-To Waypoint   
   ........................................................................\
............. 61
Shortcuts ........................................................................\
..... 62
Cancelling Direct-To Navigation .................................... 63
Specifying a Course to a Waypoint ............................... 63
Selecting Direct-To a Holding Pattern ......................... 64
Section 4  Flight Plans .......................................................65
Flight Plan Catalog ........................................................... 65
Flight Plan Editing ............................................................ 65
Flight Plan Catalog Options ........................................... 67
Activating Flight Plans .................................................. 67
Inverting Flight Plans .................................................... 67
Create New Flight Plan ................................................. 67
Crossfill ........................................................................\
 68
Copying Flight Plans ..................................................... 68
Deleting Flight Plans .................................................... 69
Delete All Flight Plans ................................................... 70
Sort List By Number/Comment ...................................... 70
Active Flight Plan .............................................................. 70
Active Flight Plan Options .............................................. 71
Activate Leg ................................................................. 71
Crossfill ........................................................................\
 71
Manual GTN Crossfill ................................................... 72
Copy Flight Plan ........................................................... 72
Invert Flight Plan .......................................................... 72
Delete Flight Plan ......................................................... 72
Select Approach ........................................................... 72
Select Arrival ................................................................ 73
Select Departure ........................................................... 74
Remove Approach, Arrival,  or  Departure ........................ 74
Closest Point of FPL ...................................................... 75
Parallel Track ................................................................ 75
Change Fields .............................................................. 77
Restore Defaults ........................................................... 77
Shortcuts ........................................................................\
..... 77
Flight Plan Transfer Feature (optional with software V  3.20 or later) ......................................................................
80
Section 5 - Procedures -  
Approaches, Departures, & Arrivals ...........................83
Approaches with Procedure Turns ................................ 86
Flying the Procedure Turn ............................................... 87
Flying the Missed Approach  .......................................... 91
Flying an Approach with a Hold  ................................... 92
Flying a DME Arc Approach ............................................ 96
Vectors to Final ................................................................. 99
Flying the Vectors Approach ........................................ 100
Course From Fix Flight Plan Legs ................................ 102
ILS Approaches ................................................................ 107
Selecting an ILS Approach .......................................... 108
Flying the ILS Approach .............................................. 109
Selecting an LPV Approach ........................................... 113
Flying the LPV Approach ............................................. 113
Flying the LP Approach .................................................. 115
RNAV Approach Procedures .......................................... 117
Points to Remember for ALL Approaches ................. 118
Points to Remember for Localizer or VOR-based 
Approaches ...................................................................... 118
Enabling Autopilot Outputs for the King KAP140/
KFC225 ........................................................................\
....... 120
Section 6 WPT Pages ......................................................... 121
WPT Page Group .............................................................. 121
Finding the Desired Airport .......................................... 122
Duplicate Waypoints ...................................................... 123
Airport Location Page .................................................... 124
Airport Location Page Options .................................... 125
Airport Runway Page ..................................................... 125
Airport Runway Page Options ..................................... 126
Airport Frequency Page ................................................. 127
Airport Frequency Page Options .................................. 128
Airport Approach Page .................................................. 129
Airport Approach Page Options ...................................130
Airport Arrival Page ....................................................... 132
Airport Arrival Page Options ....................................... 133
Airport Departure Page ................................................. 134
Airport Departure Page Options .................................. 135
Intersection Page ............................................................ 136
NDB Page ........................................................................\
.. 137
VOR Page ........................................................................\
.. 138
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User Waypoint Page .......................................................139
Creating  User Waypoints ............................................ 140
Creating User Waypoints from the Map Page .............. 142
Modifying  User Waypoints .......................................... 143
User Waypoint Page Options ....................................... 144
User Waypoint  List ...................................................... 145
Section 7 NRST Pages ...................................................... 149
NRST Page Group ............................................................ 149
Navigating to a Nearby Waypoint .............................. 151
Nearest Airport Page ..................................................... 152
Nearest Intersection Page ............................................ 153
Nearest NDB Page ........................................................... 153
Nearest VOR Page ........................................................... 154
Nearest User Waypoint Page ........................................ 155
Nearest Center (ARTCC) Page ...................................... 155
Nearest Flight Service Station (FSS) Page .................156
Nearest Airspace Page ................................................... 157
Section 8  VLOC (VOR/Localizer/Glideslope) 
Receiver Operations
  ......................................................... 161
Ident Audio and Volume ................................................ 161
VLOC Tuning Window ..................................................... 161
VLOC Ident Window ........................................................ 162
Auto-Tuning ...................................................................... 162
CDI Key ........................................................................\
...... 164
Section 9  AUX Pages .......................................................165
AUX Page Group .............................................................. 165
Flight Planning Page ...................................................... 166
Utility Page ....................................................................... 177
Checklists .................................................................. 178
Trip Statistics .............................................................. 181
RAIM Prediction ......................................................... 182
Software Versions ....................................................... 182
Database Versions ...................................................... 183
Terrain  Database Versions ........................................... 183
Setup 1 Page .................................................................... 183
CDI  / Alarms ............................................................... 187
Units / Position ........................................................... 188
Date  / Time ................................................................ 190
Display Backlight.  ...................................................... 190
Nearest Airport  Criteria ............................................... 191
Data Field Configuration ............................................. 191
COM Configuration .................................................... 192Restoring Factory Settings ...........................................
193
Setup 2 Page .................................................................... 194
SBAS Selection ........................................................... 194
Section 10  Vertical Navigation (VNAV) ................. 195
Section 11  Fault Detection and Exclusion (FDE)  
Interface ........................................................................\
.......... 198
Fault Detection and Exclusion (FDE) ........................... 198
Pre-departure Verification of FDE ............................... 198
Section 12  Messages, Abbreviations,  
& Nav Terms ........................................................................\
...199
Messages ........................................................................\
.. 199
Turn Advisory and Arrival Annunciations .................. 206
Flight Plan Transfer Messages ..................................... 206
Abbreviations .................................................................. 207
Navigation Terms ............................................................ 211
Appendix A  NavData Card Use ..................................213
Appendix B  Specifications ........................................... 214
Appendix C  Troubleshooting Q & A ........................215
Index ........................................................................\
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