Garmin G500 Manual

							G500
Pilot’s
Guide  
						

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 WARNING:  Navigation and terrain separation must NOT be predicated 
upon the use of the terrain function. The G500 Terrain Proximity feature is NOT intended to be used as a primary reference for terrain avoidance and  does  not  relieve  the  pilot  from  the  responsibility  of  being  aware  of surroundings during flight. The Terrain Proximity feature is only to be used as an aid for terrain avoidance and is not certified for use in applications requiring  a  certified  terrain  awareness  system. Terrain  data  is  obtained from  third  party  sources.  Garmin  is  not  able  to  independently  verify  the accuracy of the terrain data. 
 WARNING:  The displayed minimum safe altitudes (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:  The Garmin G500 has a very high degree of functional integrity. However, the pilot must recognize that providing monitoring and/or self-test capability for all conceivable system failures is not practical. Although unlikely, it may be possible for erroneous operation to occur without a fault indication shown by the G500. It is thus the responsibility of the pilot to detect such an occurrence by means of cross-checking with all redundant or correlated information available in the cockpit. 
 WARNING:  The altitude calculated by GPS receivers is geometric height above  Mean  Sea  Level  and  could  vary  significantly  from  the  altitude displayed by pressure altimeters , such as the output from the GDC 74A Air 
Data Computer,  or other altimeters in aircraft. GPS altitude should never  be used for vertical navigation. Always use pressure altitude displayed by the G500 PFD or other pressure altimeters in aircraft. 
 WARNING:  Do not use outdated database information. Databases used in the G500 system must be updated regularly in order to ensure that the information  remains  current.  Pilots  using  an  outdated  database  do  so entirely at their own risk. 
 WARNING:  Do not use basemap (land and water data) information for primary navigation. Basemap data is intended only to supplement other approved navigation data sources and should be considered as an aid to enhance situational awareness.  
						

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 WARNING:  Traffic information shown on the G500 Multi Function Display 
is  provided  as  an  aid  in  visually  acquiring  traffic.  Pilots  must  maneuver the aircraft based only upon ATC guidance or positive visual acquisition of conflicting traffic. 
 WARNING:    Datalink  weather  data  should  not  be  used  for  hazardous weather  penetration. Weather  information  provided  by  the  GDL  69/69A is approved only for weather avoidance, not penetration. 
 WARNING:    Datalink  weather  radar  data  is  to  be  used  for  long-range planning purposes only. Due to inherent delays in data transmission and the relative age of the data, Datalink weather radar data should not be 
used for short-range weather avoidance. 
 WARNING:    For  safety  reasons,  G500  operational  procedures  must  be learned on the ground. 
 WARNING:  To reduce the risk of unsafe operation, carefully review and understand  all  aspects  of  the  G500  Pilot’s  Guide.  Thoroughly  practice basic  operation  prior  to  actual  use.  During  flight  operations,  carefully compare  indications  from  the  G500  to  all  available  navigation  sources , 
including the information from other NAVAIDs, visual sightings, charts, etc.  For safety purposes, always resolve any discrepancies before continuing navigation. 
 WARNING:  Never use the G500 to attempt to penetrate a thunderstorm. Both the FAA Advisory Circular, Subject: Thunderstorms, and the Airman’s Information Manual (AIM) recommend avoiding “by at least 20 miles any thunderstorm identified as severe or giving an intense radar echo.” 
 WARNING:    Exceeding  200  deg/second  in  pitch  or  roll  may  invalidate AHRS attitude provided to the G500. Exceeding 450 KIAS may invalidate ADC information provided to the G500.  
						

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 WARNING:  Because of anomalies in the earth’s magnetic field, operating 
the G500 within the following areas could result in loss of reliable attitude and heading indications. North of 70° North latitude and south of 70° South latitude.  An area north of 65° North latitude and between longitude 75° West  and  120° West. An  area  north  of  70°  North  latitude  and  between longitude 70° West and 128° West. An area north of 70° North latitude and between longitude 85° East and 114° West. An area south of 55° South latitude between longitude 120° East and 165° East. 
 WARNING:    Do  not  use  Terrain-SVT  information  for  primary  terrain avoidance.  Terrain-SVT  is  intended  only  to  enhance  situational awareness. 
 CAUTION :  The United States government operates the Global Positioning 
System  and  is  solely  responsible  for  its  accuracy  and  maintenance. The  GPS  system  is  subject  to  changes  which  could  affect  the  accuracy  and performance  of  all  GPS  equipment.  Portions  of  the  Garmin  G500  utilize GPS  as  a  precision  electronic  NAVigation  AID  (NAVAID).  Therefore,  as with all NAVAIDs, information presented by the G500 can be misused or misinterpreted and, therefore, become unsafe. 
 CAUTION:  The Garmin G500 does not contain any user-serviceable parts.  
Repairs  should  only  be  made  by  an  authorized  Garmin  service  center. Unauthorized repairs or modifications could void both the warranty and the pilot’s authority to operate this device under FAA/FCC regulations. 
 CAUTION:   The  G500  PFD  and  MFD  displays  use  a  lens  coated  with  a special anti-reflective coating that is very sensitive to skin oils, waxes, and abrasive  cleaners.  CLEANERS  CONTAINING AMMONIA WILL  HARM THE ANTI-REFLECTIVE COATING. It is very important to clean the lens using a clean, lint-free cloth and an eyeglass lens cleaner that is specified as safe for anti-reflective coatings. 
 CAUTION:   When  interfaced  with  a  GSR56  Iridium  transceiver  only  one SD card may be present in the GDU620 and it must be in the lower slot. 
 CAUTION:    Garmin  would  like  to  remind  pilots  flying  with  GDL 69/69A-equipped  aircraft  that  TFRs  are  only  advisory  and  are  not  a replacement for a thorough preflight briefing on TFR times and locations. Always confirm TFR data through official sources and contact your Flight 
Service Station for interpretation of TFR data.  
						

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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  feet  away from the source of the interference should alleviate the condition. 
 NOTE:   All  visual  depictions  contained  within  this  document,  including screen images of the G500 bezel and displays, are subject to change and may not reflect the most current GDU 620 system. Depictions of equipment may differ slightly from the actual equipment. 
 NOTE:  This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject  to  the  following  two  conditions:  (1)  this  device  may  not  cause harmful  interference,  and  (2)  this  device  must  accept  any  interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. 
 NOTE:  Terrain data is not displayed when the aircraft latitude is greater 
than 75° North or 60° South. 
 NOTE:  This product, its packaging, and its components contain chemicals known  to  the  State  of  California  to  cause  cancer,  birth  defects,  or reproductive  harm.  This  notice  is  being  provided  in  accordance  with California’s  Proposition  65.  If  you  have  any  questions  or  would  like additional information, please refer to our web site at www.garmin.com/prop65. 
 NOTE:    Terrain-SVT  is  standard  when  the  Garmin  Synthetic  Vision  
Technology™ (SVT) option is installed.  
						

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Record of Revisions
Part Number RevisionDate Description
190-01102-02 A6/1/09 Production release
B 6/17/09 Formatting changes
C 11/19/10 Updates for SW Versions 4.00 and 5.00
D 08/05/11 Updates for SW Version 6.00 
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Contents
1  System Overview  ........................................................................\
......... 1-1
1.1 System Description  ........................................................................\
........ 1-1
1.1.1  Line Replaceable Units (LRU)  ................................................. 1-2
1.1.2  GDU 620 ........................................................................\
...... 1-3
1.1.3  GDC 74A ........................................................................\
...... 1-4
1.1.4  GRS 77 ........................................................................\
......... 1-4
1.1.5  GMU 44 ........................................................................\
........ 1-5
1.1.6  GTX 330/330D (Optional)  ...................................................... 1-5
1.1.7  GTP 59 ........................................................................\
......... 1-5
1.1.8  GSR 56 ........................................................................\
......... 1-5
1.1.9  GDL 69/69A (Optional)  .......................................................... 1-6
1.1.10  GAD 43 (Optional)  ................................................................ 1-6
1.1.11  Weather Radar  ...................................................................... 1-7
1.1.12  Garmin Navigator Interface  .................................................... 1-7
1.1.13  Attitude Heading Reference System (AHRS)  ............................1-7
1.1.14  Secure Digital Cards  ............................................................ 1-10
1.2  System Power Up  ........................................................................\
........ 1-11
1.3  International Geomagnetic Reference Field  ..........................................1-13
1.4  System Operation  ........................................................................\
........ 1-14
1.4.1  Pilot Controls  ...................................................................... 1-14
1.4.1.1  PFD Knob ........................................................................\
.... 1-14
1.4.1.2  PFD Bezel Keys  .................................................................... 1-15
1.4.1.3  MFD Knobs  ........................................................................\
. 1-17
1.4.1.4  MFD Bezel Keys  ................................................................... 1-17
1.4.2  Using the Soft Key Controls  ................................................. 1-18
1.4.3  Using the Page Menus  ......................................................... 1-19
1.4.4  System Settings  ................................................................... 1-20
1.4.5  Display Backlighting  ............................................................ 1-23
2 Primary Flight Display (PFD)  ................................................................ 2-1
2.1 PFD Soft Keys  ........................................................................\
................ 2-2
2.2  Airspeed Indicator  ........................................................................\
......... 2-5
2.2.1  Markings ........................................................................\
....... 2-6
2.2.2  Reference Speeds  .................................................................. 2-7
2.3  Attitude Indicator  ........................................................................\
.......... 2-8 
						

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2.3.1  Extreme Attitude  ................................................................. 2-10
2.4  Altimeter  ........................................................................\
.................... 2-12
2.4.1  Setting the Altitude Bug and Alerter  .....................................2-12
2.4.2  Altitude Alerting  .................................................................. 2-14
2.4.3  Changing Barometric Setting  ............................................... 2-15
2.4.4  Minimum Descent Altitude/Decision Height Alerting  .............2-15
2.5  Vertical Speed (V/S) Indicator  .............................................................. 2-18
2.6  Horizontal Situational Indicator  ........................................................... 2-19
2.6.1  Setting the Heading Bug  ...................................................... 2-20
2.6.2  Turn Rate Indicator  .............................................................. 2-21
2.7  Course Deviation Indicator  .................................................................. 2-21
2.7.1  Changing CDI Sources  ......................................................... 2-22
2.7.2  Changing CDI Course  .......................................................... 2-23
2.7.3  Vertical Deviation Indicator (VDI)  .........................................2-24
2.7.4  Auto-Slewing  ...................................................................... 2-25
2.8  Supplemental Flight Data  .................................................................... 2-27
2.8.1  Bearing Pointers  .................................................................. 2-27
2.8.2  Temperature Display  ............................................................ 2-29
2.8.3  Wind Vectors  ....................................................................... 2-29
2.9  Radar Altimeter  ........................................................................\
........... 2-30
2.10  PFD Display Units  ........................................................................\
........ 2-31
3 Multi-Function Display (MFD)  .............................................................. 3-1
3.1 Functional Display Map  ........................................................................\
. 3-2
3.2  MFD Soft Key Map  ........................................................................\
........ 3-3
3.3  Navigation Map Pages  ........................................................................\
.. 3-4
3.3.1  Default Navigation Map Page  ................................................ 3-5
3.3.2  Editing Information  ................................................................ 3-5
3.3.3  Selecting Page Options  .......................................................... 3-5
3.3.4  Changing the Navigation Map Range  ....................................3-5
3.3.5  Decluttering Map Pages  ......................................................... 3-6
3.3.6  Panning ........................................................................\
........ 3-8
3.3.7  Selecting Items on the Map  ................................................... 3-9
3.3.8  Measuring Distances  ........................................................... 3-10
3.3.9  Customizing Navigation Map Pages  .....................................3-11
3.3.10  Map Setup  ........................................................................\
.. 3-11
3.3.10.1  Map Feature Options  ........................................................... 3-13
3.3.10.2  Weather Feature Options (Optional)  .....................................3-27