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model descriptions

data entry

page selection

map page

airport information

direct-to navigation

nearest airports

flight plans

Garmin GNS 530W Quick Reference

SECTION 1: INTRODUCTION

SECTION 2: L-3 STORMSCOPE INTERFACE

Displaying Storm Data on the Map

Clearing the Map

Lightning Page—400W Series

Lightning Display

SECTION 3: SKYWATCH INTERFACE

User-initiated Test

Altitude Display Mode

Traffic Page Display Range

Highlighting Traffic Data Using Map Panning

Failure Response

SECTION 4: RYAN TCAD INTERFACE

Configuring TCAD Data on the Map

Monitoring Traffic

Traffic Page Fields

Air Shield

GNS 530AW

limited warranty

Model Descriptions

Key and Knob Functions

Right-hand Keys and Knobs

Bottom Row Keys

Power On

Instrument Panel Self-Test

Fuel On Board and Checklists

Acquiring Satellites / Messages

Selecting Com/Nav Frequencies

Page Groups

Default NAV

NAVCOM

Direct-To Navigation

IFR Procedures

Nearest

Nearest Airport

Nearest Airspace

Flight Plans

Section 1 - COM - Communicating using the GNS 530W

COM Window and Tuning

Auto-Tuning

Emergency Channel

Section 2 NAV

Selecting Desired On-Screen Data

Restoring Factory Settings

Default Nav Page Auto Zoom

Map Symbols

Map Panning

Map Direct-To

Map Page Options

Map Setup

Distance Measurements

Data Fields on the Map

Terrain Operation

Baro-Corrected Altitude

Inhibit Mode

Terrain Symbols

Database Updates

Terrain/Obstacle Database Areas of Coverage

Forward Looking Terrain Avoidance

TERRAIN Failure Alert

Satellite Status

Dead Reckoning

Section 3 Direct-To Navigation

Selecting a Direct-To Waypoint by Facility Name or City

Plan

Shortcuts

Cancelling Direct-To Navigation

Selecting Direct-To a Holding Pattern

Section 4 Flight Plans

Flight Plan Catalog Options

Crossfill

Deleting Flight Plans

Delete All Flight Plans

Active Flight Plan Options

Copy Flight Plan

Select Arrival

Select Departure

Closest Point of FPL

Change Fields

Section 5 - Procedures - Approaches, Departures Arrivals

Approaches with Procedure Turns

Flying the Procedure Turn

Flying the Missed Approach

Flying an Approach with a Hold

Flying a DME Arc Approach

Vectors to Final

Flying the Vectors Approach

Course From Fix Flight Plan Legs

ILS Approaches

Selecting an ILS Approach

Flying the ILS Approach

Selecting an LPV Approach

Flying the LP Approach

RNAV Approach Procedures

Points to Remember for Localizer or VOR-based Approaches

KFC225

Section 6 WPT

Finding the Desired Airport

Duplicate Waypoints

Airport Location

Airport Location Page Options

Airport Runway Page Options

Airport Frequency

Airport Frequency Page Options

Airport Approach

Airport Approach Page Options

Airport Arrival

Airport Arrival Page Options

Airport Departure

Airport Departure Page Options

Intersection

activating an approach

Part One: Trafﬁc Information Service (TIS) Interface

How TIS differs from TCAS

Improving TIS

TIS Symbology

Section 2: Control and Display

Trafﬁc

Conﬁguring TIS Trafﬁc Data on the Map

Highlighting TIS Trafﬁc Using Map Page Panning

Section 3: TIS Operational Procedures

Manual Override

Part Two: XM Radio

Section 2: XM Weather

XM Nexrad Weather

NEXRAD Intensity

NEXRAD Limitations

Textual METAR

TFR Information

Section 3: XM AUX

XM WX Timestamps

Section 4: XM Audio

XM Audio Menu

Enter Channel Number

Display Artist In List

Enable/Mute Audio Output

Part Three: TAWS Interface

Premature Descent Alerting (PDA) using GPS-MSL Altitude

Section 2: TAWS Operation

Power Up

TAWS Manual Test

Color Interpretation

General Database Information

Nearest Airport Criteria & TAWS Phase of Flight

Section 3: TAWS Alerts

Premature Descent Alerting (PDA)

Excessive Descent Rate Alert (EDR)

Negative Climb Rate After Takeoff Alert (NCR)

Five-Hundred" Aural Alert

Trafﬁc Page Display Range

Highlighting Trafﬁc Data Using Map Panning

Conﬁguring TCAD Data on the Map

Monitoring Trafﬁc

Trafﬁc Page Fields

Trafﬁc Warning Window

Section 1 Communicating using the GNS 530W

Database Versions

Navigation Database

TERRAIN Destination Airport

TERRAIN Not Available" Alert

Selecting a Destination by Facility Name or City

Selecting a Destination from the Active Flight Plan

Crossﬁll

Copying Flight Plans

Active Flight Plan

Activate Leg

Select Approach

Remove Approach, Arrival, or Departure

Parallel Track

Restore Defaults

LNAV/VNAV and LNAV Approaches with Advisory Vertical Guidance

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Scope

Technical Specifications

License Requirements

Regulatory Compliance

Database Options and Updates

Limited Warranty

INSTALLATION OVERVIEW

External Sensors

Antenna Considerations

Mounting Considerations

Cabling and Wiring Considerations

INSTALLATION PROCEDURES

Optional Accessories

Database Options

Installation Materials Required but Not Provided

Special Tools Required

Cable Installation

Equipment Mounting


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