Garmin G3X Touch manuals
G3X Touch
Table of contents
- Table Of Contents
- Table Of Contents
- Section 1 Overview
- Softkeys
- Waypoint Page Softkeys
- Weather Page Softkeys (Optional)
- Info Page Softkey
- data entry
- System Settings
- adjusting the color mode
- Section 2 GPS Navigation
- vertical Navigation (vNav)
- using Map displays
- gps navigation
- waypoints
- Nearest information
- user waypoints
- deleting user waypoints
- airspace
- Section 3 Flight Planning
- flight planning
- Flight Plan activation
- deleting a stored flight plan
- approaches
- activating vectors-to-Final
- Section 4 hazard avoidance
- hazard avoidance
- terrain
- Section 5 additional Features
- aOPa data
- xM ® radio entertainment (Optional)
- adjusting the volume
- Section 6 appendices
- Airspace Messages
- Aural Alerts
- Info Page Data Field Options
- Flight Log
- changing track log settings
- Heading Line
- Weight & Balance
- deleting proximity waypoints
- VFR Symbols
- IFR Symbols
- Airspace Symbols
G3X Touch
Table of contents
- installation manual
- Table Of Contents
- Table Of Contents
- Table Of Contents
- Table Of Contents
- Table Of Contents
- Table Of Contents
- Table Of Contents
- Table Of Contents
- Table Of Contents
- G3X Installation Overview
- System Overview
- General G3X LRU Specifications
- G3X LRU Physical Specifications
- Installation Requirements
- Pin Contact and Crimp Tools Part Numbers
- Coaxial Cable Installation
- Section 1 1-1 –
- Equipment Description
- Electrical Specifications
- Environmental Specifications
- GDU 37X Mounting Accessories
- Installation Considerations
- Section 2 2-1 –
- GMU 44 Unit View
- GMU 44 TSO/ETSO Compliance
- GMU 44 Part Numbers
- Required Distance from Magnetic Disturbances
- GSU 73/GMU 44 Interconnect Harness Fabrication Instructions
- Section 3 3-1 –
- GSU 73 Unit View
- GSU 73 Supply Specifications
- GSU 73 Environmental Specifications
- Contents of P732 Connector Kit (011-01818-01)
- GSU 73 Air Hose Fitting Locations
- Mounting Requirements
- Unit Installation
- Section 4 4-1 –
- GTP 59 Part Number
- TSO/ETSO Compliance
- Parts Needed for GTP 59 Installation
- Section 5 5-1 –
- Garmin GPS/XM Antennas
- Antenna Mounting Considerations
- Recommended Antenna Placement
- Carbon/Glass Buried Antenna Area
- Glare Shield Buried Antenna Area
- Teardrop Footprint Antenna Installation (GA 55 and GA 56)
- antenna installation instructions
- Doubler Design, Teardrop Footprint Antenna, Skin Thickness 0.051" to 0.063"
- ARINC 743 Footprint Antenna Installation (GA 55A, GA 57X)
- Doubler Design, ARINC 743 Footprint Antenna, Skin Thickness 0.032" to 0.049"
- Doubler Design, ARINC 743 Footprint Antenna, Skin Thickness 0.049" to 0.051"
- Doubler Design, ARINC 743 Footprint Antenna, Skin Thickness 0.051" to 0.063"
- Sample Doubler Location, ARINC 743 Antenna, Metal Skin Aircraft
- Installation of ARINC 743 Footprint Antenna
- Non-Structural Mount Installation
- Example Bracket Antenna Mounting Under Glareshield
- Example Non-structural Antenna Mounting Under Glareshield
- Example Teardrop Antenna Installation in Airframe Under Fabric Skin
- Example Non-structural Antenna Mounting on Airframe
- Section 6 6-1 –
- Software, Configuration, Databases, and XM Activation
- Software Loading Procedure
- Configuration Pages
- acft configuration page
- units configuration page
- sound configuration page
- comm configuration page
- Garmin Database Updates
- available databases
- Section 7 7-1 –
- Post-Installation Checkout and Calibration Procedures
- Recommended Test Equipment
- GSU 73/GMU 44 Post-Installation Calibration Procedure
- Data Validity Requirements for AHRS Calibration Procedures
- Aircraft Alignment
- Magnetometer Interference Test Sequence Example
- Section 8 8-1 –
- Troubleshooting
- Heading Failure Indication (Full-Screen PFD)
- GSU 73 AHRS Operating Mode Table
- Attitude, Air Data, and Engine/Airframe Failure Indication
- AHRS Align Message (PFD)
- GSU 73 – Air Data Troubleshooting
- Attitude, Heading, Air Data, and Engine/Airframe Failure
- Troubleshooting On-board the Aircraft
- GSU Page
- Section 9 9-1 –
- Return to Service Information
- Section 10 10-1 –
- APPENDIX A: G3X Pinouts
- A-2 View of J441 Connector Looking at Rear of Unit
- A-3 Rear View of Connector End Plate
- APPENDIX B: Connector Installation Instructions
- B-2 Jackscrew Backshell Thermocouple Installation
- B.2 Jackscrew Configuration Module Installation into a Jackscrew Backshell
- B-3 Insulation/Contact Clearance
- B-4 Jackscrew Backshell Installation
- B.3 Jackscrew Backshell Installation Instructions
- B-5 Shield Install onto a Jackscrew Backshell (78 pin example)
- B-6 Method A.1 for Shield Termination
- B-7 Insulation/Contact Clearance
- B-8 Method A.2 (Daisy Chain) for Shield Termination
- B-9 Method B.1 (Quick Term) for Shield Termination
- B-10 Method B.2 (Daisy Chain-Quick Term) for Shield Termination
- B-11 Daisy Chain between Methods A and B
- B-12 Method C.1 Double-Shield Termination
- B-13 Method C.2 Double-Shield Termination
- B-14 D-Sub Spliced Signal Wire illustration
- B.4 Circular Connector Installation Instructions
- B-15 Circular Connector Install (19 contact example)
- B-11 Shielded Cable Preparations for Garmin Connectors
- B-17 Insulation/Contact Clearance
- B-18 Daisy Chain Shield Termination
- B-19 Quick Term Shield Termination
- B-20 Daisy Chain, Quick-Term Shield Termination
- B-21 Daisy Chain Shield Termination between Methods A and B
- C-1.1 GDU 37X Outline Drawing
- C-1.2 GDU 37X Panel Cutout Drawing
- C-2.1 GMU 44 Mounting Rack
- C-2.3 GMU 44 Bottom Mounted Installation
- C-2.4 GMU 44 Wiring Detail
- C-3.1 GSU 73 Outline Drawing
- C-4.1 GTP 59 O.A.T. Probe Installation Drawing
- C-5.1 GA 55/55A Installation Drawing
- C-5.2 GA 56 Installation Drawing
- APPENDIX E: External Interface Drawing (Example Only)
- E-1.2 GSU 73 RS-232 and ARINC 429 Examples
G3X Touch
Table of contents
- Table Of Contents
- Table Of Contents
- Table Of Contents
- Table Of Contents
- Table Of Contents
- Table Of Contents
- Line Replaceable Units
- system overview
- G3X Single Display
- G3X Dual Display
- Split-Screen vs. Full-Screen Configurations
- Integrated Autopilot (Optional)
- Display Overview
- Secure Digital (SD) Cards
- G3X Controls
- System Power-up
- System Operation
- PFD Display Configuration
- G3X System Annunciations
- AHRS Operation
- Accessing System Functionality
- Data Entry
- main pages
- Main Page Softkeys
- pfd softkeys
- map page softkeys
- waypoint page softkeys
- info page softkey
- Flight Planning Softkeys
- Nearest Page Softkeys
- Viewing GPS Receiver Status
- new location
- Position
- Data Fields and Layout (Full-Screen MFD)
- System Settings
- Transponder
- Data Bar Fields
- Display
- adjusting the color mode
- Sound
- Units
- Date & Time
- Alarms
- Setting Airport Criteria
- Flight Instruments
- Airspeed Indicator
- Attitude Indicator
- Altimeter
- selecting the altimeter barometric pressure setting
- altitude alerting
- Vertical Speed Indicator (VSI)
- Horizontal Situation Indicator (HSI)
- bearing pointers and information windows
- Trim and Flap Position Indicators (optional)
- Heading Strip and Turn Rate Indicator
- OBS Mode
- Supplemental Flight Data
- Wind Data
- Vertical Navigation (VNAV)
- Using the VNAV Feature
- EIS Display & ENG
- ENG Page Softkeys (Example Configuration)
- Fuel Calculator (Optional)
- Fuel Calculator Softkeys
- Confirming Fuel Quantity
- CAS Messages (Optional)
- Auto-tuning Frequencies (Optional)
- Remote Transponder Interface (Optional)
- Transponder Mode Selection
- ground mode
- Entering a Transponder Code
- Flight ID Reporting
- Introduction
- Using Map Displays
- Map Page Setup
- gps navigation
- Map Range
- Map Panning
- panning the map
- Fuel Range Ring
- Measuring Bearing and Distance
- Topography
- Satellite View
- Map Page Traffic
- map detail
- Airways
- displaying/removing airways
- Waypoints
- selecting a runway
- Nearest Information
- Weather Information
- Intersections
- User Waypoints
- deleting user waypoints
- Automatic Waypoint Selection
- Airspace
- Airspace Alert Messages
- Direct-to Navigation Using the G3X
- Section 6 Flight Planning
- Flight Plan Data Fields
- flight planning
- Manually Switching Between Internal and External Flight Plan Sources
- Failure of the External GPS Navigation Source
- Flight Plan Creation Using the G3X
- Flight Plan Storage USing the G3X
- Flight Plan Activation Using the G3X
- Flight Plan Editing
- Editing Flight Plan Speed, Fuel, and/or Name
- Copying Flight Plans
- deleting the active flight plan
- Inverting a Flight Plan
- Importing/Exporting Flight Plans
- Selecting an Approach
- Activating Vectors-to-Final
- Section 7 Hazard Avoidance
- Activating Services
- hazard avoidance
- winds aloft
- storm cells
- freezing levels
- Terrain
- Synthetic Vision
- Terrain Views
- Terrain Settings
- Terrain Alerts
- Traffic Systems
- traffic annunciations
- traffic ground track
- Garmin GTS 800 Traffic
- tas alerts
- switching from standby mode to operating mode
- traffic page
- Section 8 Additional Features
- Synthetic Vision (SVX)
- Synthetic Vision Operation
- additional features
- flight path marker
- airport signs
- SafeTaxi
- SafeTaxi Cycle Number and Revision
- Aircraft Symbol
- Chart Range
- FliteCharts
- FliteCharts Cycle Number and Expiration Date
- Airport Directory Data
- Activating SiriusXM Satellite Radio Services
- selecting a category
- selecting a channel
- Vertical Power (Optional)
- Electronic Checklists (Optional)
- Section 9 Integrated Autopilot (Optional)
- Integrated Autopilot Operation
- G3X Autopilot Status Box
- Integrated Autopilot Modes
- Vertical Modes
- Pitch Hold Mode (PIT)
- Selected Altitude Capture mode (ALTS)
- Altitude Hold Mode (ALT)
- setting the selected altitude
- Vertical Speed Mode (VS)
- Vertical Navigation Mode (VNAV)
- Glidepath Mode (GP) (WAAS Only)
- Glideslope Mode (GS)
- Lateral Modes
- Roll Hold Mode (ROL)
- Heading Mode (HDG)
- GPS, VOR & LOC Modes
- Approaches without Vertical Guidance
- Approaches with Lateral + Vertical Guidance
- Coupled Approach
- Integrated Autopilot Alerts
- Miscellaneous Message Advisories
- airspace messages
- System Status Messages (INFO Page)
- system status messages
- Aural Alerts
- External Navigator Messages (Optional)
- Terrain Annunciations
- Traffic Annunciations
- Vertical Power Fault Indications
- Appendix A: Data Field Options
- Appendix B: Utilities
- Track Log
- displaying/removing the track log on the map page
- clearing the track log
- Heading Line
- Weight & Balance
- EPE Circle
- deleting proximity waypoints
- Appendix C: SD Card Use and Databases
- G3X Databases
- Updating G3X Databases
- Exporting Track Logs and User Waypoints
- Appendix D: Map Datum and Location Formats
- Appendix E: General TIS Information
- Appendix F: Abnormal Operation
- G3X System Failure Annunciations
- Unusual Attitudes
- Reversionary Mode (Full-Screen)
- Synthetic Vision Troubleshooting
- Appendix G: Display Symbols
- IFR Symbols
- Airspace Symbols
- Appendix H: Glossary
- Appendix I: License Agreement and Warranty
- AOPA Airport Directory Notice
- AC-U-KWIK LICENSE AGREEMENT
- Index
G3X Touch
Table of contents
- Table Of Contents
- Table Of Contents
- Table Of Contents
- Table Of Contents
- Table Of Contents
- Table Of Contents
- Line Replaceable Units
- system overview
- G3X Single Display
- G3X Dual Display
- Split-Screen vs. Full-Screen Configurations
- Integrated Autopilot (Optional)
- Display Overview
- Secure Digital (SD) Cards
- G3X Controls
- System Power-up
- System Operation
- PFD Display Configuration
- G3X System Annunciations
- AHRS Operation
- Accessing System Functionality
- Data Entry
- Pages
- main pages
- Main Page Softkeys
- pfd softkeys
- map page softkeys
- waypoint page softkeys
- info page softkey
- Flight Planning Softkeys
- Nearest Page Softkeys
- Accessing the Information (INFO) Page
- new location
- Position
- Data Fields and Layout (Full-Screen MFD)
- System Settings
- Transponder
- Data Bar Fields
- Display
- adjusting the color mode
- Sound
- Units
- Alarms
- Setting Airport Criteria
- Flight Instruments
- Airspeed Indicator
- Attitude Indicator
- Altimeter
- selecting the altimeter barometric pressure setting
- altitude alerting
- Vertical Speed Indicator (VSI)
- Horizontal Situation Indicator (HSI)
- bearing pointers and information windows
- Trim and Flap Position Indicators (optional)
- Heading Strip and Turn Rate Indicator
- OBS Mode
- Supplemental Flight Data
- Wind Data
- Vertical Navigation (VNAV)
- Using the VNAV Feature
- section 3 engine indication system
- ENG Page Softkeys (Example Configuration)
- Fuel Calculator (Optional)
- Fuel Calculator Softkeys
- Confirming Fuel Quantity
- CAS Messages (Optional)
- Auto-tuning Frequencies (Optional)
- Remote Transponder Interface (Optional)
- Transponder Mode Selection
- ground mode
- Entering a Transponder Code
- Flight ID Reporting
- Introduction
- Using Map Displays
- Map Page Setup
- gps navigation
- Map Range
- Map Panning
- panning the map
- Fuel Range Ring
- Measuring Bearing and Distance
- Topography
- Satellite View
- Map Page Traffic
- map detail
- Airways
- displaying/removing airways
- Waypoints
- selecting a runway
- Nearest Information
- Weather Information
- Intersections
- User Waypoints
- deleting user waypoints
- Automatic Waypoint Selection
- Airspace
- Airspace Alert Messages
- Direct-to Navigation Using the G3X
- Flight Plan Data Fields
- flight planning
- Manually Switching Between Internal and External Flight Plan Sources
- Failure of the External GPS Navigation Source
- Flight Plan Creation Using the G3X
- Flight Plan Storage USing the G3X
- Flight Plan Activation Using the G3X
- Flight Plan Editing
- Editing Flight Plan Speed, Fuel, and/or Name
- Copying Flight Plans
- deleting the active flight plan
- Inverting a Flight Plan
- Importing/Exporting Flight Plans
- Selecting an Approach
- Activating Vectors-to-Final
- hazard avoidance
- nexrad abnormalities
- Data Link weather (FIS-B)
- Terrain
- Synthetic Vision
- Terrain Views
- obstacle information
- Terrain Settings
- Terrain Alerts
- Traffic Systems
- Traffic Information Service (TIS-A) (Optional)
- traffic annunciations
- Garmin GTS 800 Traffic (Optional)
- switching from standby mode to operating mode
- traffic page
- Data Link Traffic (GDL 39) (Optional)
- traffic description
- symbol description
- displaying traffic data
- S irius XM Radio Entertainment (Optional)
- Synthetic Vision (SVX)
- Synthetic Vision Operation
- additional features
- flight path marker
- airport signs
- SafeTaxi Cycle Number and Revision
- Aircraft Symbol
- Chart Range
- FliteCharts Cycle Number and Expiration Date
- icon description
- Activating SiriusXM Satellite Radio Services
- selecting a category
- using favorites
- adjusting the volume
- Vertical Power (Optional)
- Electronic Checklists (Optional)
- Integrated Autopilot Operation
- G3X Autopilot Status Box
- Integrated Autopilot Modes
- Vertical Modes
- Pitch Hold Mode (PIT)
- Selected Altitude Capture mode (ALTS)
- Altitude Hold Mode (ALT)
- setting the selected altitude
- Vertical Speed Mode (VS)
- Vertical Navigation Mode (VNAV)
- Glidepath Mode (GP) (WAAS Only)
- Glideslope Mode (GS)
- Lateral Modes
- Roll Hold Mode (ROL)
- Heading Mode (HDG)
- Approaches without Vertical Guidance
- Approaches with Lateral + Vertical Guidance
- Coupled Approach
- Integrated Autopilot Alerts
- Miscellaneous Message Advisories
- airspace messages
- System Status Messages (INFO Page)
- system status messages
- Aural Alerts
- External Navigator Messages (Optional)
- Terrain Annunciations
- Traffic Annunciations
- Vertical Power Fault Indications
- Appendix A: Data Field Options
- Appendix B: Utilities
- Track Log
- displaying/removing the track log on the map page
- clearing the track log
- Heading Line
- EPE Circle
- deleting proximity waypoints
- Appendix C: SD Card Use and Databases
- G3X Databases
- navigation database
- Updating G3X Databases
- Exporting Track Logs and User Waypoints
- Flight Data Logging
- Appendix D: Map Datum and Location Formats
- Appendix E: General TIS-A Information
- Appendix F: Abnormal Operation
- G3X System Failure Annunciations
- Unusual Attitudes
- Reversionary Mode (Full-Screen)
- Synthetic Vision Troubleshooting
- Appendix G: Display Symbols
- IFR Symbols
- Airspace Symbols
- Appendix H: Glossary
- Appendix I: License Agreement and Warranty
- AOPA Airport Directory Notice
- AC-U-KWIK LICENSE AGREEMENT
G3X Touch
Table of contents
- Table Of Contents
- Table Of Contents
- Table Of Contents
- Table Of Contents
- Table Of Contents
- Table Of Contents
- Line Replaceable Units
- system overview
- Section 1 System Overview
- G3X Standard Panel
- G3X Upgraded Panel
- Split-Screen vs. Full-Screen Configurations
- Integrated Autopilot (Optional)
- Display Overview
- Secure Digital (SD) Cards
- G3X Controls
- System Power-up
- System Operation
- PFD Display Configuration
- G3X System Annunciations
- AHRS Operation
- Accessing System Functionality
- Menus
- main pages
- Main Page Softkeys
- pfd softkeys
- map page softkeys
- waypoint page softkeys
- info page softkey
- Flight Planning Softkeys
- Nearest Page Softkeys
- Accessing the Information (INFO)
- new location
- Position
- data bar fields
- color mode
- Display
- Sound
- Units
- Date & Time
- section 2 flight instruments
- flight instruments
- Flight Instruments
- airspeed indicator
- attitude indicator
- setting the selected altitude
- selecting the altimeter barometric pressure setting
- Vertical Deviation Indicator and VNAV Indicator
- Horizontal Situation Indicator (HSI)
- bearing pointers and information windows
- Trim and Flap Position Indicators (optional)
- OBS Mode
- Supplemental Flight Data
- Using the VNAV Feature
- EIS Display & ENG
- ENG Page Softkeys (Example Configuration)
- Fuel Calculator Softkeys
- Confirm Fuel Quantity Softkeys
- CAS Messages (Optional)
- Auto-tuning Frequencies (Optional)
- Remote Transponder Interface (Optional)
- Transponder Mode Selection
- ground mode
- Entering a Transponder Code
- IDENT Function
- Introduction
- Using Map Displays
- Map Page Setup
- gps navigation
- Map Range
- Map Panning
- panning the map
- Fuel Range Ring
- Measuring Bearing and Distance
- Topography
- Satellite View
- Map Page Traffic
- map detail
- displaying/removing airways
- Airways
- Waypoints
- selecting a runway
- Nearest Information
- Weather Information
- Intersections
- user waypoints
- User Waypoints
- deleting user waypoints
- Automatic Waypoint Selection
- Airspace
- Airspace Alert Messages
- Direct-to Navigation
- Flight Plan Data Fields
- Section 6 Flight Planning
- Manually Switching Between Internal and External Flight Plan Sources
- Failure of the External GPS Navigation Source
- Flight Plan Creation
- flight planning
- Flight Plan Storage
- Flight Plan Activation
- Flight Plan Editing
- Editing Flight Plan Speed, Fuel, and/or Name
- Copying Flight Plans
- deleting the active flight plan
- Inverting a Flight Plan
- Importing/Exporting Flight Plans
- Selecting an Approach
- Activating Vectors-to-Final
- XM ® Satellite Weather
- Activating Services
- hazard avoidance
- winds aloft
- storm cells
- freezing levels
- Using XM Satellite Weather Products
- Terrain
- Synthetic Vision
- Terrain Views
- Terrain Settings
- Terrain Alerts
- Traffic Information Service (TIS) (Optional)
- Traffic Annunciations
- traffic warning window
- Traffic Ground Track
- Dedicated Traffic Page (TRF)
- Section 8 Additional Features
- Synthetic Vision (SVX)
- Synthetic Vision Operation
- additional features
- flight path marker
- airport signs
- SafeTaxi
- SafeTaxi Cycle Number and Revision
- ChartView
- Aircraft Symbol
- Chart Range
- FliteCharts
- FliteCharts Cycle Number and Expiration Date
- icon description
- Activating XM Satellite Radio Services
- selecting a category
- using favorites
- adjusting the volume
- Electronic Checklists (Optional)
- Section 9 Integrated Autopilot (Optional)
- Integrated Autopilot Operation
- G3X Autopilot Status Box
- Integrated Autopilot Modes
- Vertical Modes
- Pitch Hold Mode (PIT)
- Selected Altitude Capture mode (ALTS)
- Altitude Hold Mode (ALT)
- Vertical Speed Mode (VS)
- Vertical Navigation Mode (VNAV)
- Glidepath Mode (GP) (WAAS Only)
- Glideslope Mode (GS)
- Lateral Modes
- Roll Hold Mode (ROL)
- Heading Mode (HDG)
- GPS, VOR & LOC Modes
- Approaches without Vertical Guidance
- Approaches with Lateral + Vertical Guidance
- Coupled Approach
- Integrated Autopilot Alerts
- Alarms
- airspace messages
- System Status Messages (INFO Page)
- system status messages
- Aural Alerts
- Terrain Annunciations
- Integrated Autopilot Alerts (Optional)
- Appendix A: Data Field Options
- Appendix B: Utilities
- Track Log
- displaying/removing the track log on the map page
- clearing the track log
- Heading Line
- Weight & Balance
- EPE Circle
- deleting proximity waypoints
- Appendix C: SD Card Use and Databases
- G3X Databases
- Updating G3X Databases
- Exporting Track Logs and User Waypoints
- Flight Data Logging
- Appendix D: Map Datum and Location Formats
- Appendix E: General TIS Information
- Appendix F: Abnormal Operation
- G3X System Failure Annunciations
- Unusual Attitudes
- Synthetic Vision Troubleshooting
- Appendix G: Display Symbols
- IFR Symbols
- Airspace Symbols
- Appendix H: Glossary
- Appendix I: License Agreement and Warranty
- AOPA Airport Directory Notice
- Weather Data Warranty
- Section 3 Engine Indication System
G3X Touch
Table of contents
- Table Of Contents
- Table Of Contents
- Table Of Contents
- Table Of Contents
- Table Of Contents
- Table Of Contents
- Section 1 System Overview
- G3X Single Display (Examples)
- G3X Dual Display (Examples)
- Split-Screen vs. Full-Screen Configurations
- External Navigators (Optional)
- Automatic Flight Control System (Optional)
- Display Overview
- G3X Controls
- System Power-up
- System Operation
- PFD Display Configuration
- G3X System Annunciations
- Accessing System Functionality
- Data Entry
- Main Page Softkeys
- Flight Planning Softkeys
- Nearest Page Softkeys
- Position
- Data Fields and Layout (Full-Screen MFD)
- System Settings
- Data Bar Fields
- Display
- Sound
- Units
- Date & Time
- Alarms
- Airport Criteria
- Section 2 Flight Instruments
- Airspeed Indicator
- Attitude Indicator
- Altimeter
- Vertical Speed Indicator (VSI)
- Horizontal Situation Indicator (HSI)
- Trim and Flap Position Indicators (optional)
- Heading Strip and Turn Rate Indicator
- OBS Mode
- Supplemental Flight Data
- Wind Data
- Vertical Navigation (VNAV)
- Using the VNAV Feature
- Section 3 Engine Indication System
- ENG Page Softkeys (Example Configuration)
- Fuel Calculator (Optional)
- Fuel Calculator Softkeys
- Confirming Fuel Quantity
- CAS Messages (Optional)
- Section 4 CNS Interface
- Remote Transponder Interface (Optional)
- Transponder Mode Selection
- Entering a Transponder Code
- IDENT Function
- Flight ID Reporting
- Section 5 GPS Navigation
- Using Map Displays
- Map Page Setup
- Map Range
- Map Panning
- Fuel Range Ring
- Measuring Bearing and Distance
- Topography
- Satellite View
- Map Page Traffic
- Airways
- Waypoints
- Nearest Information
- Weather Information
- Intersections
- User Waypoints
- Automatic Waypoint Selection
- Airspace
- Airspace Alert Messages
- Direct-to Navigation Using the G3X
- Section 6 Flight Planning
- Flight Plan Data Fields
- flight planning
- Manually Switching Between Internal and External Flight Plan Sources
- Failure of the External GPS Navigation Source
- Flight Plan Creation Using the G3X
- Flight Plan Storage USing the G3X
- Flight Plan Activation Using the G3X
- Flight Plan Editing
- Editing Flight Plan Speed, Fuel, and/or Name
- Copying Flight Plans
- Inverting a Flight Plan
- Importing/Exporting Flight Plans
- Selecting an Approach
- Activating Vectors-to-Final
- Section 7 Hazard Avoidance
- Data Link weather (FIS-B)
- Terrain
- Synthetic Vision
- Terrain Views
- Terrain Settings
- Terrain Alerts
- Traffic Systems
- Traffic Information Service (TIS-A) (Optional)
- traffic annunciations
- Garmin GTS 800 Traffic (Optional)
- switching from standby mode to operating mode
- traffic page
- Data Link Traffic (GDL 39) (Optional)
- Section 8 Additional Features
- Synthetic Vision (SVX)
- Synthetic Vision Operation
- SafeTaxi
- SafeTaxi Cycle Number and Revision
- Aircraft Symbol
- Chart Range
- FliteCharts
- FliteCharts Cycle Number and Expiration Date
- Activating SiriusXM Satellite Radio Services
- Vertical Power (Optional)
- Electronic Checklists (Optional)
- Section 9 Automatic Flight Control Systems (Optional)
- G3X AFCS Installations Options
- G3X AFCS Status Box
- AFCS Operation
- AFCS PRE-FLIGHT Actions
- AFCS Controls
- Flight Director Operation
- flight director modes
- Vertical Modes
- Pitch Hold Mode (PIT)
- Selected Altitude Capture Mode (ALTS)
- Altitude Hold Mode (ALT)
- Vertical Speed Mode (VS)
- Indicated Airspeed Mode (IAS) (GMC 305 only)
- Vertical Navigation Mode (VNAV)
- VNAV Target Altitude Capture Mode (ALTV)
- Glidepath Mode (GP) (with external WAAS enabled IFR navigator ONLY)
- Glideslope Mode (GS)
- Go Around (GA) and Takeoff (TO) Modes (GMC 305 only)
- Lateral Modes
- Roll Hold Mode (ROL)
- Heading Select Mode (HDG)
- Navigation Modes (GPS, VOR, LOC, BC)
- Approaches without Vertical Guidance
- Approaches with Lateral + Vertical Guidance
- AFCS Alerts
- Example Autopilot Flight Plan
- Section 10 Annunciations & Alerts
- System Status Messages (INFO Page)
- Audio Alerts
- PFD Annunciations and Alerting Functions
- Terrain Annunciations
- Traffic Annunciations
- AHRS Alerts (Optional)
- AFCS Alerts (Optional)
- Vertical Power Fault Indications
- Section 11 Appendices
- Appendix B: Utilities
- Track Log
- Heading Line
- Weight & Balance
- EPE Circle
- Proximity Waypoints
- Appendix C: SD Card Use and Databases
- G3X Databases
- Updating G3X Databases
- Exporting Track Logs and User Waypoints
- Flight Data Logging
- Appendix D: Map Datum and Location Formats
- Appendix E: General TIS-A Information
- TIS-A Limitations
- Appendix F: Abnormal Operation
- G3X System Failure Annunciations
- Unusual Attitudes
- Reversionary Mode (Full-Screen)
- Synthetic Vision Troubleshooting
- Appendix G: Display Symbols
- IFR Symbols
- Airspace Symbols
- Appendix H: Glossary
- Appendix I: License Agreement and Warranty
- AOPA Airport Directory Notice
- AC-U-KWIK LICENSE AGREEMENT
- Index
G3X Touch
Table of contents
- Table Of Contents
- Table Of Contents
- Table Of Contents
- optional garmin lrus
- required non-garmin equipment
- optional garmin equipment (non-lru)
- electrical considerations
- configuration module
- mechanical considerations
- lru/sensor installation information
- equipment description
- general specifications
- installation information
- yaw damper setup
- step by step in-air autopilot setup
- step by step trim system setup
- detailed autopilot configuration options
- tso/etso compliance
- garmin antennas
- antenna mounting considerations
- teardrop footprint antenna installation (ga 55 and ga)
- arinc 743 footprint antenna installation (ga 55a, ga 57x)
- non-structural mount installation
- garmin g3x sensor kits
- jackscrew configuration module installation into a jackscrew backshell
- jackscrew backshell installation instructions
- configuration mode
- configuration pages
- garmin database updates
- siriusxm® activation instructions (gdu 375 only)
- engine/airframe input configuration
- recommended test equipment
- gsu 25/gsu 73/gmu 22 post-installation calibration procedures
- aoa (angle of attack) calibration (performed in-flight)
- external interface configuration (garmin units only)
- troubleshooting
- air data troubleshooting
- engine indication troubleshooting
- ahrs troubleshooting
- post installation calibration procedures
G3X Touch
Table of contents
- Table Of Contents
- Table Of Contents
- Table Of Contents
- Table Of Contents
- Table Of Contents
- Table Of Contents
- Section 1 System Overview
- system overview
- G3X Touch System
- External Navigators (Optional)
- Secure Digital (SD) Cards
- System Operation
- AHRS Operation
- Accessing System Functionality
- Data Entry
- main pages
- Accessing Additional Information
- Viewing GPS Receiver Status
- new location
- Position
- System Settings
- Transponder
- Display
- Sound
- Units
- Alarms
- Airport Criteria
- Section 2 Flight Instruments
- Airspeed Indicator
- Attitude Indicator
- Altimeter
- setting the selected altitude
- barometric pressure
- Vertical Speed Indicator (VSI)
- Vertical Deviation Indicator and VNAV Indicator
- vnav indicator
- Horizontal Situation Indicator (HSI)
- bearing pointers and information windows
- Trim and Flap Position Indicators (optional)
- OBS Mode
- Supplemental Flight Data
- Angle of Attack (AOA)
- Vertical Navigation (VNAV)
- Using the VNAV Feature
- Section 3 Engine Indication System
- Lean Assist Mode (Optional)
- Fuel Calculator (Optional)
- CAS Messages (Optional)
- Section 4 CNS Interface
- COM Radio (Optional)
- Automatic Squelch
- Transponder CODE and Mode Selection
- ADS-B Out
- Section 5 GPS Navigation
- Using Map Displays
- Map Page Setup
- gps navigation
- Map Range
- Map Panning
- Fuel Range Ring
- Measuring Bearing and Distance
- Topography
- Map Page Traffic
- Airways
- displaying/removing airways
- Waypoints
- Nearest Information
- Weather Information
- User Waypoints
- deleting user waypoints
- Automatic Waypoint Selection
- Airspace Alert Messages
- Section 6 Flight Planning
- Flight Plan Data Fields
- Flight Plan Creation Using the G3X Touch
- flight planning
- Flight Plan Storage Using the G3X Touch
- Flight Plan Activation Using the G3X Touch
- Flight Plan Editing
- Editing Flight Plan Speed, Fuel, and/or Name
- Copying Flight Plans
- Deleting Flight Plans
- Inverting a Flight Plan
- Approaches (Without External Navigator Configured)
- Selecting an Approach
- Activating Vectors-to-Final
- Section 7 Hazard Avoidance
- hazard avoidance
- nexrad abnormalities
- Terrain
- Synthetic Vision
- obstacle information
- Terrain Settings
- Terrain Alerts
- Traffic Systems
- Traffic Information Service (TIS-A) (Optional)
- traffic symbology
- displaying traffic information
- Garmin GTS 800 Traffic (Optional)
- theory of operation
- switching from standby mode to operating mode
- traffic page
- Data Link Traffic (GDL 39/39R) (Optional)
- traffic description
- symbol description
- Section 8 Additional Features
- Synthetic Vision (SVX)
- additional features
- Synthetic Vision Operation
- flight path marker
- airport signs
- SafeTaxi
- SafeTaxi Cycle Number and Revision
- Aircraft Symbol
- Jeppesen Database-published NOTAMs
- Chart Range
- Airport Directory Data
- Activating SiriusXM Satellite Radio Services
- selecting a category
- Vertical Power (Optional)
- Electronic Checklists (Optional)
- Section 9 Automatic Flight Control Systems (Optional)
- G3X Touch AFCS Installations Options
- Control Wheel Steering (CWS) (Optional)
- AFCS Operation
- AFCS PRE-FLIGHT Actions
- AFCS Controls
- engaging the autopilot
- Flight Director Operation
- flight director modes
- command bars
- Vertical Modes
- Pitch Hold Mode (PIT)
- Selected Altitude Capture Mode (ALTS)
- Altitude Hold Mode (ALT)
- Vertical Speed Mode (VS)
- Indicated Airspeed Mode (IAS) (GMC 305 only)
- Vertical Navigation Mode (VNAV)
- VNAV Target Altitude Capture Mode (ALTV)
- Glidepath Mode (GP) (with external WAAS enabled IFR navigator ONLY)
- Glideslope Mode (GS)
- Go Around (GA) and Takeoff (TO) Modes (GMC 305 only)
- Lateral Modes
- Roll Hold Mode (ROL)
- Heading Select Mode (HDG)
- Navigation Modes (GPS, VOR, LOC, BC)
- Approaches without Vertical Guidance
- Approaches with Lateral + Vertical Guidance
- Section 10 Annunciations & Alerts
- airspace messages
- System Status Messages
- Audio Alerts
- PFD Annunciations and Alerting Functions
- AHRS Alerts (Optional)
- AFCS Alerts (Optional)
- Vertical Power Fault Indications
- Section 11 Appendices
- Appendix B: Utilities
- Track Log
- displaying/removing the track log on the map page
- changing track log settings
- Heading Line
- Weight & Balance
- Proximity Waypoints
- Appendix C: SD Card Use and Databases
- G3X Touch Databases
- navigation database
- Updating G3X Touch Databases
- Importing/Exporting/Renaming Flight Plans
- Flight Data Logging
- Appendix D: Map Datum and Location Formats
- Appendix E: General TIS-A Information
- TIS-A Limitations
- Appendix F: Abnormal Operation
- G3X Touch System Failure Annunciations
- Reversionary Mode (Full-Screen)
- AFCS Reversionary Mode
- Appendix G: Display Symbols
- IFR Symbols
- Airspace Symbols
- Appendix H: Glossary
- Appendix I: License Agreement and Warranty
- AOPA Airport Directory Notice
- AC-U-KWIK LICENSE AGREEMENT
- Index
G3X Touch
Table of contents
- installation manual
- Table Of Contents
- Table Of Contents
- installation overview
- system overview
- general lru specifications
- physical specifications
- wiring harness installation
- additional equipment
- gdu 37x panel cutout template
- gmu 44 tso/etso compliance
- gsu 73/gmu 44 interconnect harness fabrication instructions
- mounting instructions
- equipment description
- mounting requirements
- unit installation
- tso/etso compliance
- installation considerations
- gps/xm antennas
- garmin gps antennas
- garmin xm antennas
- antenna mounting considerations
- antenna grounding plane
- teardrop footprint antenna installation (ga 55 and ga)
- antenna installation instructions
- arinc 743 footprint antenna installation (ga 55a, ga 57x)
- non-structural mount installation
- software, configuration, databases, and xm activation
- software loading procedure
- configuration mode
- main configuration page
- acft configuration page
- units configuration page
- sound configuration page
- comm configuration page
- garmin database updates
- available databases
- aopa airport directory
- xm activation instructions (gdu 375 only)
- checklist editor
- engine/airframe sensor installation and configuration
- engine sensor installation
- fuel flow
- engine/airframe input configuration
- post-installation checkout and calibration procedures
- recommended test equipment
- gsu 73/gmu 44 post-installation calibration procedures
- external interface configuration (garmin units only)
- troubleshooting
- gdu 37x
- air data troubleshooting
- engine indication troubleshooting
- ahrs troubleshooting
G3X Touch
Table of contents
- Table Of Contents
- Table Of Contents
- Table Of Contents
- Table Of Contents
- Table Of Contents
- Table Of Contents
- Section 1 System Overview
- system overview
- G3X Touch System
- External Navigators (Optional)
- Automatic Flight Control System (Optional)
- Display Overview
- Secure Digital (SD) Cards
- System Operation
- PFD Display Configuration
- AHRS Operation
- Accessing System Functionality
- entering data
- main pages
- Accessing Additional Information
- new location
- Position
- System Settings
- Data Bar
- adjusting the color mode
- Sound
- Units
- Time
- Alarms
- Airport Criteria
- Section 2 Flight Instruments
- flight instruments
- Airspeed Indicator
- Attitude Indicator
- Altimeter
- setting the selected altitude
- selecting the altimeter barometric pressure setting
- Vertical Speed Indicator (VSI)
- Horizontal Situation Indicator (HSI)
- bearing pointers and information windows
- Trim and Flap Position Indicators (optional)
- OBS Mode
- Supplemental Flight Data
- Wind Data
- Vertical Navigation (VNAV)
- Using the VNAV Feature
- Section 3 Engine Indication System
- Lean Assist Mode (Optional)
- Fuel Calculator (Optional)
- CAS Messages (Optional)
- Section 4 CNS Interface
- COM Radio (Optional)
- Automatic Squelch
- Transponder CODE and Mode Selection
- ADS-B Out
- Section 5 GPS Navigation
- Using Map Displays
- Map Page Setup
- gps navigation
- Map Range
- Map Panning
- panning the map
- Fuel Range Ring
- Glide Range Ring
- Best Airport Bearing Pointer
- Selected Altitude Intercept Arc
- Topography
- Map Page Traffic
- Airways
- displaying/removing airways
- Waypoints
- Nearest Information
- Weather Information
- User Waypoints
- deleting user waypoints
- Automatic Waypoint Selection
- Airspace Alert Messages
- Direct-to Navigation Using the G3X Touch
- Section 6 Flight Planning
- Flight Plan Data Fields
- Flight Plan Creation Using the G3X Touch
- flight planning
- Flight Plan Storage Using the G3X Touch
- Flight Plan Activation Using the G3X Touch
- Flight Plan Editing
- Editing Flight Plan Speed, Fuel, and/or Name
- Copying Flight Plans
- Deleting Flight Plans
- Inverting a Flight Plan
- Approaches (Without External Navigator Configured)
- Selecting an Approach
- Activating Vectors-to-Final
- Section 7 Hazard Avoidance
- Data Link Weather (Optional)
- hazard avoidance
- weather products
- nexrad abnormalities
- Terrain
- Synthetic Vision
- Terrain Information
- obstacle information
- Terrain Settings
- Terrain Alerts
- Traffic Systems
- Traffic Information Service (TIS-A) (Optional)
- traffic annunciations
- displaying traffic information
- Garmin GTS 800 Traffic (Optional)
- theory of operation
- tas alerts
- switching from standby mode to operating mode
- Data Link Traffic (GDL 39/39R) (Optional)
- system status
- traffic description
- Section 8 Additional Features
- Synthetic Vision (SVX)
- additional features
- Synthetic Vision Operation
- flight path marker
- airport signs
- SafeTaxi
- SafeTaxi Cycle Number and Revision
- Aircraft Symbol
- Jeppesen Database-published NOTAMs
- Airport Directory Data
- Activating SiriusXM Satellite Radio Services
- selecting a category
- Vertical Power (Optional)
- Electronic Checklists (Optional)
- VIRB Video Input
- Connext Cockpit Connectivity
- Electronic Stability & Protection (ESP-X)
- Roll Engagement
- Pitch Engagement
- Airspeed Protection
- Pulse Oximeter (Optional)
- Section 9 Automatic Flight Control Systems (Optional)
- G3X Touch AFCS Installations Options
- Control Wheel Steering (CWS) (Optional)
- AFCS Operation
- AFCS PRE-FLIGHT Actions
- AFCS Controls
- engaging the autopilot
- Flight Director Operation
- flight director modes
- command bars
- Vertical Modes
- Pitch Hold Mode (PIT)
- Selected Altitude Capture Mode (ALTS)
- Altitude Hold Mode (ALT)
- Vertical Speed Mode (VS)
- Indicated Airspeed Mode (IAS) (GMC 305 only)
- Vertical Navigation Mode (VNAV)
- VNAV Target Altitude Capture Mode (ALTV)
- Glidepath Mode (GP) (with external WAAS enabled IFR navigator ONLY)
- Glideslope Mode (GS)
- Go Around (GA) and Takeoff (TO) Modes (GMC 305 only)
- Lateral Modes
- Roll Hold Mode (ROL)
- Heading Select Mode (HDG)
- Navigation Modes (GPS, VOR, LOC, BC)
- Approaches without Vertical Guidance
- Approaches with Lateral + Vertical Guidance
- Section 10 Annunciations & Alerts
- airspace messages
- System Status Messages
- Audio Alerts
- PFD Annunciations and Alerting Functions
- AHRS Alerts (Optional)
- AFCS Alerts (Optional)
- Vertical Power Fault Indications
- Section 11 Appendices
- Appendix B: Utilities
- Track Log
- changing track log settings
- Heading Line
- Weight & Balance
- Proximity Waypoints
- Appendix C: SD Card Use and Databases
- G3X Touch Databases
- navigation database
- Updating G3X Touch Databases
- Importing/Exporting Flight Plans To/From the SD Card
- Flight Data Logging
- Appendix D: Map Datum and Location Formats
- Appendix E: General TIS-A Information
- TIS-A Limitations
- Appendix F: Abnormal Operation
- G3X Touch System Failure Annunciations
- Reversionary Mode (Full-Screen)
- AFCS Reversionary Mode
- Appendix G: Display Symbols
- IFR Symbols
- Airspace Symbols
- Appendix H: Glossary
- Appendix I: License Agreement and Warranty
- AOPA Airport Directory Notice
- AC-U-KWIK LICENSE AGREEMENT
- Index
G3X Touch
Table of contents
- Table Of Contents
- Table Of Contents
- Table Of Contents
- Table Of Contents
- Table Of Contents
- Table Of Contents
- Table Of Contents
- Section 1 Inventory of Materials
- Optional Garmin LRUs
- Required non-Garmin Equipment
- Optional Garmin Equipment (non-LRU)
- Section 2 Installation Preparation
- system architecture
- Electrical Considerations
- Wiring/Cabling Considerations
- Mechanical Considerations
- LRU/Sensor Installation Information
- Equipment Description
- General Specifications
- Outline and Installation Drawings
- Equipment Available
- Section 5 GAP 26 (Pitot/AOA Probe) Installation
- Antennas
- Unit Installation
- Section 7 GDU 45X (Display Unit) Installation
- Section 8 GDU 46X (Display Unit) Installation
- Section 9 GEA 24 (EIS Interface) Installation
- Section 10 GI 260 (AOA Indicator) Installation
- Unit Calibration
- Section 11 GMC 305 (AFCS Mode Controller) Installation
- Mounting and Wiring Requirements
- Section 12 GMC 307 (AFCS Mode Controller) Installation
- Section 13 GMU 22 (Magnetometer) Installation
- mounting instructions
- Section 14 GPS 20A (WAAS GPS Position Source) Installation
- Statement of Compliance (per AC 90-114A CHG1)
- Antenna Cable Requirements
- Section 15 GSA 28 (Autopilot Servo) Installation
- Required Equipment
- Unit Wiring
- Section 16 GSU 25/25B (AHRS/Air Data Sensor Unit) Installation
- Section 17 GSU 73 (Sensor Unit) Installation
- Section 18 GTP 59 (Temperature Probe) Installation
- GTP 59 Icing
- Section 19 GTR 20 (VHF Communications Radio) Installation
- Installation Considerations
- Antenna Considerations
- Mounting Considerations
- Mounting, Wiring, and Power Checks
- flight checks
- Section 20 GPS/XM Antenna Installation
- Garmin Antennas
- Antenna Mounting Considerations
- Teardrop Footprint Antenna Installation (GA 35, GA 55, and GA 56)
- ARINC 743 Footprint Antenna Installation (GA 36, GA 37, GA 55A, GA 57X)
- Non-Structural Mount Installation
- Section 21 Engine/Airframe Sensor Installation
- Engine Sensor Applications
- Engine Sensor Installation
- Section 22 Connector Installation Instructions
- Jackscrew Configuration Module Installation into a Jackscrew Backshell
- Jackscrew Backshell Installation Instructions
- Section 23 LRU Pinouts
- GAD 29 (ARINC 429 Adapter)
- GDU 37X (Display Unit)
- GDU 45X/46X (Display Unit)
- GEA 24 (EIS Interface)
- GI 260 (AOA Indicator)
- GMC 305 (AFCS Mode Controller)
- GMC 307 (AFCS Mode Controller)
- GMU 22 (Magnetometer)
- GPS 20A (WAAS GPS Position Source)
- GSA 28 (Autopilot Servo)
- GSU 25/25B (AHRS/Air Data Sensor Unit)
- GSU 73 (Sensor Unit)
- GTP 59 (Temperature Probe)
- GTR 20 (VHF Communications Radio)
- GTX 23 (Mode S Transponder)
- Section 25 G3X w/GSU 73 Interconnect Drawings
- External Interconnect Drawings w/GSU 73
- Section 26 G3X w/GTR 20 Interconnect Drawings
- Notes for Section 26 Drawings
- Single GTR 20 Interconnect Drawings
- Dual GTR 20 Interconnect Drawings
- J2001 Connector Layout
- Section 27 Sensor Wiring Examples
- Sensor Wiring Examples w/GEA 24
- Sensor Wiring Examples w/GSU 73
- Section 28 Lycoming/Continental Sensor Wiring Examples
- GEA 24 - Lycoming/Continental Sensor Drawings
- GSU 73 - Lycoming/Continental Sensor Drawings
- Section 29 Rotax Sensor Wiring Examples
- GEA 24 - Rotax Sensor Drawings
- GSU 73 - Rotax Sensor Drawings
- Section 30 Jabiru Sensor Wiring Examples
- GEA 24 - Jabiru Sensor Drawings
- GSU 73 - Jabiru Sensor Drawings
- Section 31 GDU 37X Configuration and Post Installation Checkout
- Configuration Mode
- Configuration Pages
- Gsu 25/73 & gmu 22 post-installation calibration
- Data validity requirements for ahrs calibration
- Calibration procedure a: ahrs orientation
- Garmin Database Updates
- SiriusXM® Activation Instructions (GDU 375 only)
- External Interface Configuration (Garmin units only)
- GDU Splash Screen
- Section 32 GDU 45X/46X Configuration and Post Installation Checkout
- Recommended Test Equipment
- Software Loading Procedure
- autopilot setup
- SiriusXM® Activation Instructions (GDU 455/465 only)
- Checklist Editor
- Section 33 Troubleshooting
- CAN Network Troubleshooting
- Air Data Troubleshooting
- Engine Indication Troubleshooting
- ADAHRS Troubleshooting
- Post Installation Calibration Procedures
- GSU 73 Data Logging
- Sending Troubleshooting Data to Garmin
- Section 34 Maintenance
- Return to Service Information
- Appendix A Airframe Specific Installation Guidance
- A.2 Van's Aircraft
- A.3 Lancair Aircraft
- Appendix B RS-232 Text Output Format
- B.4 Attitude/Air Data Message Format
- B.5 Engine Data Message Format
- B.6 GPS Data Message Format
- Appendix C LRU Performance Specifications/Licensing/Compliance
- C.4 GDU 45X/46X
- C.12 GTR 20/200
G3X Touch
Table of contents
- aviation limited warranty
- Table Of Contents
- Table Of Contents
- Table Of Contents
- Table Of Contents
- Table Of Contents
- Table Of Contents
- Table Of Contents
- Section 1 Inventory of Materials
- Optional Garmin Equipment
- Optional Garmin LRUs
- Required non-Garmin Equipment
- Optional Garmin Equipment (non-LRU)
- Section 2 Installation Preparation
- outside air temperature
- Electrical Considerations
- Wiring/Cabling Considerations
- configuration module
- Mechanical Considerations
- LRU/Sensor Installation Information
- Equipment Description
- Equipment Available
- Outline and Installation Drawings
- Section 5 GAP 26 (Pitot/AOA Probe) Installation
- Required Equipment
- Antennas
- Unit Installation
- Section 7 GDU 45X (Display Unit) Installation
- Section 8 GDU 46X (Display Unit) Installation
- Section 9 GDU 470 (Display Unit) Installation
- Section 10 GEA 24 (EIS Interface) Installation
- Section 11 GI 260 (AOA Indicator) Installation
- Unit Calibration
- Section 12 GMC 305 (AFCS Mode Controller) Installation
- Mounting and Wiring Requirements
- Section 13 GMC 307 (AFCS Mode Controller) Installation
- Section 14 GMU 11 (Magnetometer) Installation
- Section 15 GMU 22 (Magnetometer) Installation
- Section 16 GPS 20A (WAAS GPS Position Source) Installation
- Statement of Compliance (per AC 90-114A CHG1)
- Antenna Cable Requirements
- Section 17 GSA 28 (Autopilot Servo) Installation
- Unit Wiring
- Section 18 GSU 25/25B (AHRS/Air Data Sensor Unit) Installation
- Section 19 GSU 73 (Sensor Unit) Installation
- Section 20 GTP 59 (Temperature Probe) Installation
- GTP 59 Icing
- Section 21 GTR 20 (VHF Communications Radio) Installation
- General Specifications
- Installation Considerations
- Antenna Considerations
- Mounting Considerations
- Mounting, Wiring, and Power Checks
- flight checks
- Section 22 GPS/XM Antenna Installation
- Garmin Antennas
- Antenna Mounting Considerations
- Teardrop Footprint Antenna Installation (GA 35, GA 55, and GA 56)
- ARINC 743 Footprint Antenna Installation (GA 36, GA 37, GA 55A, GA 57X)
- Non-Structural Mount Installation
- Section 23 Engine/Airframe Sensor Installation
- Engine Sensor Applications
- Engine Sensor Installation
- Section 24 Connector Installation Instructions
- Thermocouple Installation into a Backshell
- Jackscrew Configuration Module Installation into a Jackscrew Backshell
- Jackscrew Backshell Installation Instructions
- Section 25 LRU Pinouts
- lighting bus
- GAD 29 (ARINC 429 Adapter)
- GDU 37X (Display Unit)
- GDU 4XX (Display Unit)
- GEA 24 (EIS Interface)
- GI 260 (AOA Indicator)
- GMC 305 (AFCS Mode Controller)
- GMC 307 (AFCS Mode Controller)
- GMU 11 (Magnetometer)
- GMU 22 (Magnetometer)
- GPS 20A (WAAS GPS Position Source)
- GSA 28 (Autopilot Servo)
- GSU 25/25B (AHRS/Air Data Sensor Unit)
- GSU 73 (Sensor Unit)
- GTP 59 (Temperature Probe)
- GTR 20 (VHF Communications Radio)
- GTX 23 (Mode S Transponder)
- Section 27 G3X w/GSU 73 Interconnect Drawings
- External Interconnect Drawings w/GSU 73
- Section 28 G3X w/GTR 20 Interconnect Drawings
- Notes for Section 28 Drawings
- Single GTR 20 Interconnect Drawings
- Dual GTR 20 Interconnect Drawings
- J2001 Connector Layout
- Section 29 Sensor Wiring Examples
- Sensor Wiring Examples w/GEA 24
- Sensor Wiring Examples w/GSU 73
- Section 30 Lycoming/Continental Sensor Wiring Examples
- GEA 24 - Lycoming/Continental Sensor Drawings
- GSU 73 - Lycoming/Continental Sensor Drawings
- Section 31 Rotax Sensor Wiring Examples
- GEA 24 - Rotax Sensor Drawings
- GSU 73 - Rotax Sensor Drawings
- Section 32 Jabiru Sensor Wiring Examples
- GEA 24 - Jabiru Sensor Drawings
- GSU 73 - Jabiru Sensor Drawings
- Section 33 GDU 37X Configuration and Post Installation Checkout
- Configuration Mode
- Configuration Pages
- Garmin Database Updates
- SiriusXM® Activation Instructions (GDU 375 only)
- External Interface Configuration (Garmin units only)
- GDU Splash Screen
- Section 34 GDU 4XX Configuration and Post Installation Checkout
- Recommended Test Equipment
- Software Loading Procedure
- SiriusXM® Activation Instructions (GDU 455/465 only)
- Checklist Editor
- Section 35 Troubleshooting
- CAN Network Troubleshooting
- Air Data Troubleshooting
- Engine Indication Troubleshooting
- ADAHRS Troubleshooting
- Post Installation Calibration Procedures
- GSU 73 Data Logging
- Sending Troubleshooting Data to Garmin
- Section 36 Maintenance
- Return to Service Information
- Appendix A Airframe Specific Installation Guidance
- A.2 Van's Aircraft
- A.3 Lancair Aircraft
- Appendix B RS-232 Text Output Format
- B.4 Attitude/Air Data Message Format
- B.5 Engine Data Message Format
- B.6 GPS Data Message Format
- Appendix C LRU Performance Specifications/Licensing/Compliance
- C.6 GMC 305/307
- C.13 GTR 20/200
G3X Touch
Table of contents
- Table Of Contents
- Table Of Contents
- Table Of Contents
- Table Of Contents
- Table Of Contents
- Table Of Contents
- Section 1 System Overview
- G3X Touch System
- External Navigators (Optional)
- ADS-B Devices (Optional)
- Display Overview
- Secure Digital (SD) Cards
- System Power-up
- System Operation
- PFD/MFD Display Configuration
- AHRS Operation
- gps data
- Accessing System Functionality
- entering data
- main pages
- Accessing Additional Information
- new location
- Position
- Transponder
- Data Bar Setup
- audio panel controls
- General Display information
- cleaning the display
- Display setup
- sound setup
- Units Setup
- Time Setup
- Airspace Setup
- Keyboard Setup
- Section 2 Flight Instruments
- Airspeed Indicator
- Attitude Indicator
- Altimeter
- barometric pressure
- Vertical Speed Indicator (VSI)
- Vertical Deviation Indicator and VNAV Indicator
- vnav indicator
- Horizontal Situation Indicator (HSI)
- bearing pointers and information windows
- failure of the external gps navigation source
- Trim and Flap Position Indicators (optional)
- OBS Mode
- Supplemental Flight Data
- Wind Data
- User Timer
- Angle of Attack (AOA)
- Vertical Navigation (VNAV)
- Using the VNAV Feature
- VNAV Paired With GTN
- Section 3 Engine Indication System
- Multi-Engine Indications (Optional)
- Lean Assist Mode (Optional)
- Fuel Calculator (Optional)
- CAS Messages (Optional)
- Section 4 CNS Interface
- Auto-tuning Frequencies (Optional)
- COM Radio (Optional)
- Automatic Squelch
- GMA 245/245R (Optional)
- Audio/Intercom
- Intercom Tab
- Phone & Media Tab
- Music Input Tab
- DME Tuning
- Remote Transponder Interface (Optional)
- Transponder CODE and Mode Selection
- ground mode
- ADS-B Out
- Flight ID Reporting
- Section 5 GPS Navigation
- Using Map Displays
- Map Page Setup
- map type
- Map Range
- Map Panning
- panning the map
- Fuel Range Ring
- Glide Range Ring
- Best Airport Bearing Pointer
- Best Airport Line
- Selected Altitude Intercept Arc
- Topography
- Map Page Traffic
- Airways
- Waypoints
- Automatic Waypoint Selection
- Weather Information
- User Waypoints
- deleting user waypoints
- Airspace
- Direct-to Navigation Using the G3X Touch
- Section 6 Flight Planning
- Flight Plan Data Fields
- Flight Plan Creation Using the G3X Touch
- Flight Plan Storage Using the G3X Touch
- Flight Plan Activation Using the G3X Touch
- Flight Plan Editing
- Editing Flight Plan Speed, Fuel, and/or Name
- Copying Flight Plans
- Inverting a Flight Plan
- Importing/Exporting Flight Plans
- Approaches (Without External Navigator Configured)
- Selecting an Approach
- Activating Vectors-to-Final
- Section 7 Hazard Avoidance
- Data Link Weather (Optional)
- weather products
- nexrad abnormalities
- Terrain
- Synthetic Vision
- obstacle information
- Terrain Settings
- Terrain Alerts
- Traffic Systems
- Traffic Prioritization
- Traffic Information Service (TIS-A) (Optional)
- traffic annunciations
- traffic ground track
- Garmin GTS 800 Traffic (Optional)
- theory of operation
- tas symbology
- tas alerts
- switching from standby mode to operating mode
- Data Link Traffic (Optional)
- system status
- traffic description
- Section 8 Additional Features
- Synthetic Vision (SVX)
- Synthetic Vision Operation
- flight path marker
- airport signs
- SafeTaxi
- SafeTaxi Cycle Number and Revision
- Aircraft Symbol
- Navigation Database-published NOTAMs
- FliteCharts
- Activating SiriusXM Satellite Radio Services
- selecting a category
- Vertical Power (Optional)
- Electronic Checklists (Optional)
- Flight Data Logging
- Connext Cockpit Connectivity
- Electronic Stability & Protection (ESP-X)
- Roll Engagement
- Pitch Engagement
- Airspeed Protection
- Carbon Monoxide (CO) Detector (Optional)
- Pulse Oximeter (Optional)
- Section 9 Automatic Flight Control Systems (Optional)
- flight control
- G3X Touch AFCS Installations Options
- G3X Touch AFCS Status Box
- AFCS Operation
- AFCS PRE-FLIGHT Actions
- AFCS Controls
- engaging the autopilot
- Flight Director Operation
- flight director modes
- command bars
- Vertical Modes
- Pitch Hold Mode (PIT)
- Selected Altitude Capture Mode (ALTS)
- Vertical Speed Mode (VS)
- Indicated Airspeed Mode (IAS)
- Vertical Navigation Mode (VNAV)
- VNAV Target Altitude Capture Mode (ALTV)
- Glidepath Mode (GP) (with external WAAS enabled IFR navigator ONLY)
- Glideslope Mode (GS)
- Go Around (GA) and Takeoff (TO) Modes
- Roll Hold Mode (ROL)
- Heading Select Mode (HDG)
- Track Select Mode (TRK)
- Approaches without Vertical Guidance
- Approaches with Lateral + Vertical Guidance
- Section 10 Annunciations & Alerts
- Airspace Messages
- System Status Messages
- Audio Alerts
- PFD Annunciations and Alerting Functions
- Terrain Annunciations
- AFCS Alerts (Optional)
- vertical power fault indications
- Section 11 Appendices
- data bar field options
- Appendix B: Utilities
- Track log
- Track Vector
- Weight & Balance
- Proximity Waypoints and Alarms
- Appendix C: SD Card Use and Databases
- G3X Touch Databases
- navigation database
- Updating G3X Touch Databases
- Importing/Exporting Flight Plans To/From the SD Card
- Appendix D: Map Datum and Location Formats
- Appendix E: General TIS-A Information
- TIS-A Limitations
- Appendix F: Abnormal Operation
- G3X Touch System Failure Annunciations
- Reversionary Mode (Full-Screen)
- AFCS Reversionary Mode
- Appendix G: Display Symbols
- IFR Symbols
- Airspace Symbols
- Appendix H: Glossary
- Appendix I: License Agreement and Warranty
- AOPA Airport Directory Notice
- AC-U-KWIK LICENSE AGREEMENT
- Index
G3X Touch
Table of contents
- Table Of Contents
- Table Of Contents
- Table Of Contents
- Table Of Contents
- Table Of Contents
- INTRODUCTION
- Organization
- Acronyms & Abbreviations
- Publications
- SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
- Equipment Descriptions
- Figure 2-2 – GDU 470
- Figure 2-3 – GSU 25D ADAHRS
- Figure 2-5 – GTP 59
- Figure 2-7 – GAD 27
- Figure 2-9 – GDL 52R Data Link
- G3X Optional Interfaces
- G3X Touch Architecture Example
- Electrical Power Distribution
- G3X CONTROL & OPERATION
- Display Modes
- Figure 3-2 – Split/Full Format Buttons - GDU 460
- Figure 3-5 – Normal Mode, Split Format – PFD W/ EIS (Example)
- Figure 3-6 – Normal Mode, Full – MFD with EIS (Example)
- Figure 3-7 – GDU Knob Function Example
- Figure 3-9 – Configuration Mode
- Servicing Information
- Table 4-1 – Maintenance Intervals
- Visual Inspection
- GSU 25D Earth Magnetic Field Updates
- TROUBLESHOOTING
- CAN Bus Network Troubleshooting
- Figure 5-1 – Incorrect CAN Bus Topographies
- Figure 5-3 – Network Error Rate (Configuration/Diagnostic Mode)
- Table 5-4 – Unit Communication Error Messages (Dual GDU Installations)
- GSU 25D ADAHRS and GMU 11 Magnetometer Troubleshooting
- Figure 5-4 – Heading Failure Indication
- Figure 5-5 – Attitude Failure Indication
- Figure 5-6 – Magnetometer Interference Test On-screen Instructions
- Figure 5-7 – Magnetometer Interference Test Progress
- Table 5-7 – Magnetometer Interference Test Sequence Example
- Engine Indication Troubleshooting
- Traffic Alert Messages
- Transponder Alert Messages
- Garmin GFC 500 Failure Messages
- Figure 5-10 – View of P4X01 Connector from back of GDU
- Table 5-14 – P4X02/J4X02 Pin Functions
- Figure 5-12 – View of J251 Connector on the GSU 25D
- Figure 5-14 – View of J111 Connector on the GMU 11
- Figure 5-15 – View of J271 Connector on the GAD 27
- Figure 5-16 – View of TB273 Terminal Block on GAD 27
- Figure 5-18 – View of J242 Connector on the GEA 24
- Figure 5-19 – View of J243Connector on the GEA 24
- Figure 5-20 – View of J244 Connector on the GEA 24
- Figure 5-21 – View of J291 Connector on the GAD 29B
- Figure 5-22 – View of J292 Connector on the GAD 29B
- Figure 5-23 – View of J5X1 Connector on the GDL 5XR
- G3X EQUIPMENT REMOVAL & REINSTALLATION
- Figure 6-1 – GDU 460 Shown, (GDU 470 Similar)
- Figure 6-2 – Configuration Module (PFD)
- GSU 25D ADAHRS
- GMU 11 Magnetometer
- GTP 59 Temperature Probe
- GAD 27 Electronic Adapter Unit
- GEA 24 Engine Indicating System
- Figure 6-8 – GEA 24
- Figure 6-9 – Pressure Sensor, Coupling Mount Type
- Figure 6-10 – Carburetor Air Temperature Sensor Mounting
- GAD 29B ARINC 429 Adapter
- GDL 5XR Datalink
- GPS Antenna (p/n 011-04036-00)
- Figure 6-14 – GPS Antenna (Screw-mounted Installation Example)
- G3X EQUIPMENT CONFIGURATION & TESTING
- Table 7-1 – GSU 25D/GMU 11 Recalibration Criteria
- Figure 7-1 – Aircraft Level Attitude
- Figure 7-2 – Pitch/Roll Offset Calibration in Progress
- Figure 7-4 – Compass Rose Starting Position
- Figure 7-6 – Magnetometer Calibration Progress
- Figure 7-7 – Static Pressure Calibration
- Figure 7-11 – Static Pressure Calibration Completion Status
- G3X Software Information
- Figure 7-12 – Update Software Window
- Activation of GDL 51R/52R SiriusXM Radio and Weather
- SYSTEM RETURN TO SERVICE PROCEDURE
- Transponder Check
- NAV Receiver Check
- ADS-B Traffic Interface Check
- WX-500 Stormscope Interface Check
- GDL 51R/52R SXM Audio Interface Check
- ADAHRS and Magnetometer Ground Checks
- Table 8-2 – Airspeed Test Points
- Garmin GFC 500 Autopilot
- G5 Miscompare Check
- Table 8-4 – EMI Victim/Source Matrix
- APPENDIX A INSTALLATION SPECIFIC INFORMATION
- A.2 Equipment Locations
- APPENDIX B EXTERNAL INTERFACE CONFIGURATION
- B.2 GPS NAV Interface
- B.3 VHF NAV/COM Interface
- B.4 Traffic and Weather Source
- B.5 Non-Garmin Autopilot Systems
- B.6 Audio Panel
- B.7 EIS Sensors
- B.8 Antennas
- Table B-9 – SXM Satellite Radio Antenna Minimum Requirements
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