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... Revised and Redrawn Added FDE Section, update for SW 4.0 Changed to accommodate printing process Added Section 11.2, GTS 8XX Traffic Systems 190-00140-20 Rev. K GNC 420(A) Pilot's Guide and Reference i
... Revised and Redrawn Added FDE Section, update for SW 4.0 Changed to accommodate printing process Added Section 11.2, GTS 8XX Traffic Systems 190-00140-20 Rev. K GNC 420(A) Pilot's Guide and Reference i
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...this manual onto a hard drive or other electronic storage medium to other Garmin products. GDL™, GNC™, GTX™, and Spell'N'Find™ are registered trademarks of Garmin. K ii GNC 420(A) Pilot's Guide and Reference Printed in any storage medium, for any... purpose without the express written permission of Garmin Ltd. This manual reflects the operation of Jeppesen, Inc. Garmin International, Inc., 1200 East 151st Street...
...this manual onto a hard drive or other electronic storage medium to other Garmin products. GDL™, GNC™, GTX™, and Spell'N'Find™ are registered trademarks of Garmin. K ii GNC 420(A) Pilot's Guide and Reference Printed in any storage medium, for any... purpose without the express written permission of Garmin Ltd. This manual reflects the operation of Jeppesen, Inc. Garmin International, Inc., 1200 East 151st Street...
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...'s Guide and Reference iii TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION 1: INTRODUCTION 1-1 1.1 Accessories and Packing List 1-1 1.2 Key and Knob Functions 1-2 1.3 Takeoff Tour 1-5 SECTION 2: COM 2-1 2.1 Communicating Using the GNC 420 2-1 SECTION 3: NAV PAGES 3-1 3.1 Main Page Groups 3-1 3.2 NAV Page Group 3-2 3.3 Default NAV Page 3-2 3.4 Map Page 3-5 3.5 TERRAIN Page 3-15 3.6 NAV/COM Page 3-18 3.7 Position Page 3-20 3.8 ...
...'s Guide and Reference iii TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION 1: INTRODUCTION 1-1 1.1 Accessories and Packing List 1-1 1.2 Key and Knob Functions 1-2 1.3 Takeoff Tour 1-5 SECTION 2: COM 2-1 2.1 Communicating Using the GNC 420 2-1 SECTION 3: NAV PAGES 3-1 3.1 Main Page Groups 3-1 3.2 NAV Page Group 3-2 3.3 Default NAV Page 3-2 3.4 Map Page 3-5 3.5 TERRAIN Page 3-15 3.6 NAV/COM Page 3-18 3.7 Position Page 3-20 3.8 ...
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...terrain function. A database information packet is geometric height above Mean Sea Level and could affect the accuracy and performance of the Garmin GNC 420 utilize GPS as a primary reference for terrain avoidance and does not relieve the pilot from the responsibility of being aware ... be based solely upon the use pressure altitude displayed by pressure altimeters in the GNC 420 package. Pilots using an outdated database do so entirely at their own risk. Garmin is only to changes which could vary significantly from third party sources. WARNING: The...
...terrain function. A database information packet is geometric height above Mean Sea Level and could affect the accuracy and performance of the Garmin GNC 420 utilize GPS as a primary reference for terrain avoidance and does not relieve the pilot from the responsibility of being aware ... be based solely upon the use pressure altitude displayed by pressure altimeters in the GNC 420 package. Pilots using an outdated database do so entirely at their own risk. Garmin is only to changes which could vary significantly from third party sources. WARNING: The...
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... for anti-reflective coatings. WARNINGS, CAUTIONS, AND NOTES WARNING: Use the GNC 420, Weather Data Link Interface, TIS, and TERRAIN at www.garmin.com/prop65. 190-00140-20 Rev. CAUTION: The GNC 420 display screen is coated with California's Proposition 65. Operation is indicated ..., its packaging, and its components contain chemicals known to the State of equipment may not reflect the most current GNC 420 system. CAUTION: The Garmin GNC 420 does not contain any discrepancies before continuing navigation. Depictions of California to our website at your own risk. NOTE...
... for anti-reflective coatings. WARNINGS, CAUTIONS, AND NOTES WARNING: Use the GNC 420, Weather Data Link Interface, TIS, and TERRAIN at www.garmin.com/prop65. 190-00140-20 Rev. CAUTION: The GNC 420 display screen is coated with California's Proposition 65. Operation is indicated ..., its packaging, and its components contain chemicals known to the State of equipment may not reflect the most current GNC 420 system. CAUTION: The Garmin GNC 420 does not contain any discrepancies before continuing navigation. Depictions of California to our website at your own risk. NOTE...
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... To obtain warranty service, an original or copy of the sales receipt from the date of Garmin. vi GNC 420(A) Pilot's Guide and Reference 190-00140-20 Rev. Within the applicable period, Garmin will, at its sole discretion. 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 CONSEQUENTIAL ...
... To obtain warranty service, an original or copy of the sales receipt from the date of Garmin. vi GNC 420(A) Pilot's Guide and Reference 190-00140-20 Rev. Within the applicable period, Garmin will, at its sole discretion. 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 CONSEQUENTIAL ...
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... Addendum • Database Subscription Packet • Warranty Registration Card • GNC 420 Simulator CD-ROM The Garmin dealer installs and configures the GNC 420. The GNC 420 is secured in the panel. A Garmin dealer can answer any questions about the installation, such as location of antennas... notification of product updates, new products, and provides for the product registration link on the front of the GNC 420 available and connect to -use avionics. garmin.com). Have the serial number of the unit (Appendix A). Before installing and getting started with the proper ...
... Addendum • Database Subscription Packet • Warranty Registration Card • GNC 420 Simulator CD-ROM The Garmin dealer installs and configures the GNC 420. The GNC 420 is secured in the panel. A Garmin dealer can answer any questions about the installation, such as location of antennas... notification of product updates, new products, and provides for the product registration link on the front of the GNC 420 available and connect to -use avionics. garmin.com). Have the serial number of the unit (Appendix A). Before installing and getting started with the proper ...
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... to become efficient at entering data. This greatly reduces the amount of the primary function(s) for more information. SECTION 1 INTRODUCTION 1.2 Key and Knob Functions The GNC 420 is designed to 10 NRST 5 RNG (map range) 11 OBS 6 MENU 12 MSG (message) 13 FPL (flight plan) 14 PROC (procedures) 15 Large ...right knob 16 Small right knob 1-2 GNC 420(A) Pilot's Guide and Reference 190-00140-20 Rev. K Experiment with them to the reference sections for each key and knob.
... to become efficient at entering data. This greatly reduces the amount of the primary function(s) for more information. SECTION 1 INTRODUCTION 1.2 Key and Knob Functions The GNC 420 is designed to 10 NRST 5 RNG (map range) 11 OBS 6 MENU 12 MSG (message) 13 FPL (flight plan) 14 PROC (procedures) 15 Large ...right knob 16 Small right knob 1-2 GNC 420(A) Pilot's Guide and Reference 190-00140-20 Rev. K Experiment with them to the reference sections for each key and knob.
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... data and/or make settings changes which relate to select the desired letter or number and the large knob is active. ` 190-00140-20 Rev. K GNC 420(A) Pilot's Guide and Reference 1-3 Used to the selected destination (Section 4). (5) RNG Key - Allows the pilot to enter a destination waypoint and establishes a direct course to...
... data and/or make settings changes which relate to select the desired letter or number and the large knob is active. ` 190-00140-20 Rev. K GNC 420(A) Pilot's Guide and Reference 1-3 Used to the selected destination (Section 4). (5) RNG Key - Allows the pilot to enter a destination waypoint and establishes a direct course to...
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...reduce the amount of additional items available within the selected category. The scroll bar graphically indicates the number of time spent operating the GNC 420 in flight. See Section 5 for more information on messages. (13) FPL Key - Experiment with automatic sequencing of information that... departures, and arrivals. Used to view system messages and to alert the pilot to Page NOTE: When the GNC 420 displays a list of waypoints. Figure 1-3 Scroll Bar 1-4 GNC 420(A) Pilot's Guide and Reference 190-00140-20 Rev. See Section 12.1 for more information on the HSI...
...reduce the amount of additional items available within the selected category. The scroll bar graphically indicates the number of time spent operating the GNC 420 in flight. See Section 5 for more information on messages. (13) FPL Key - Experiment with automatic sequencing of information that... departures, and arrivals. Used to view system messages and to alert the pilot to Page NOTE: When the GNC 420 displays a list of waypoints. Figure 1-3 Scroll Bar 1-4 GNC 420(A) Pilot's Guide and Reference 190-00140-20 Rev. See Section 12.1 for more information on the HSI...
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SECTION 1 INTRODUCTION 1.3 Takeoff Tour Overview The Garmin GNC 420 provides the pilot accurate navigational data and communication capability, along with : • Powering up the GNC 420 The GNC 420's power and COM volume are sequentially displayed. Prior to using the COM Power/Volume Knob at the top left corner of this Pilot's Guide ...
SECTION 1 INTRODUCTION 1.3 Takeoff Tour Overview The Garmin GNC 420 provides the pilot accurate navigational data and communication capability, along with : • Powering up the GNC 420 The GNC 420's power and COM volume are sequentially displayed. Prior to using the COM Power/Volume Knob at the top left corner of this Pilot's Guide ...
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... the currently selected OBS course, fuel capacity (CAP), fuel on the NavData Card and Terrain Data cards. To ensure that the GNC 420 and any connected instruments are working properly, check for approved instrument approach operations. half left/no flag • Time to sensors...(Figures 1-6 and 1-7), then press the ENT Key. half up/no flag • TO/FROM flag - Figure 1-6 Instrument Panel Self-Test Page 1-6 GNC 420(A) Pilot's Guide and Reference 190-00140-20 Rev. K SECTION 1 INTRODUCTION The Database Versions Page (Figure 1-5) appears next, which automatically provide these...
... the currently selected OBS course, fuel capacity (CAP), fuel on the NavData Card and Terrain Data cards. To ensure that the GNC 420 and any connected instruments are working properly, check for approved instrument approach operations. half left/no flag • Time to sensors...(Figures 1-6 and 1-7), then press the ENT Key. half up/no flag • TO/FROM flag - Figure 1-6 Instrument Panel Self-Test Page 1-6 GNC 420(A) Pilot's Guide and Reference 190-00140-20 Rev. K SECTION 1 INTRODUCTION The Database Versions Page (Figure 1-5) appears next, which automatically provide these...
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... reduced, over time, based on board (FOB) to quickly set fuel on the fuel flow (FF) figure. NOTE: The GNC 420 can hold up or takeoff checklists. Figure 1-8 'Set Full Fuel?' K GNC 420(A) Pilot's Guide and Reference 1-7 This allows the pilot to full capacity and access the Checklists Page. Figure 1-7 Fuel Flow...
... reduced, over time, based on board (FOB) to quickly set fuel on the fuel flow (FF) figure. NOTE: The GNC 420 can hold up or takeoff checklists. Figure 1-8 'Set Full Fuel?' K GNC 420(A) Pilot's Guide and Reference 1-7 This allows the pilot to full capacity and access the Checklists Page. Figure 1-7 Fuel Flow...
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...is receiving signals and a position fix is displayed on the Satellite Status Page, and the signal strengths of each satellite received (as the GNC 420 attempts to collect satellite information. Figure 1-11 Message Page Figure 1-10 Satellite Status Page If the unit can take five to ten ...also flashes to the previous page after viewing a message: Press the MSG Key again. These features allow navigation during Oceanic/Remote legs of the GNC 420, the time required for a position fix varies, usually from the first available satellite. K The Message Page appears and displays the status...
...is receiving signals and a position fix is displayed on the Satellite Status Page, and the signal strengths of each satellite received (as the GNC 420 attempts to collect satellite information. Figure 1-11 Message Page Figure 1-10 Satellite Status Page If the unit can take five to ten ...also flashes to the previous page after viewing a message: Press the MSG Key again. These features allow navigation during Oceanic/Remote legs of the GNC 420, the time required for a position fix varies, usually from the first available satellite. K The Message Page appears and displays the status...
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....325 MHz After entering the active frequency, follow the preceding steps to be used for the first phase of the desired frequency. K GNC 420(A) Pilot's Guide and Reference 1-9 COM Window Active Frequency GPS Window Standby Frequency Data Field SECTION 1 INTRODUCTION Changing the standby communication frequency...into separate windows (or screen areas), including a COM Window, data field (distance), and the GPS Window (the right side of the display). The GNC 420's display (Figure 1-12) is acquiring a position, take a minute to dial in the active field: Press the COM Flip-flop Key (...
....325 MHz After entering the active frequency, follow the preceding steps to be used for the first phase of the desired frequency. K GNC 420(A) Pilot's Guide and Reference 1-9 COM Window Active Frequency GPS Window Standby Frequency Data Field SECTION 1 INTRODUCTION Changing the standby communication frequency...into separate windows (or screen areas), including a COM Window, data field (distance), and the GPS Window (the right side of the display). The GNC 420's display (Figure 1-12) is acquiring a position, take a minute to dial in the active field: Press the COM Flip-flop Key (...
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...nearest (NRST) airports or other facilities. Selecting the desired NAV Page: Turn the small right knob until the desired page is displayed. 1-10 GNC 420(A) Pilot's Guide and Reference 190-00140-20 Rev. K Current Page Group Number of Pages in -flight navigation. Selecting the NAV Page...addition to traffic and/or weather information sources. NOTE: The NRST Page Group may have eight or nine NAV pages available when the GNC 420 installation includes connection to the NAV Page Group, additional page groups are used for more information. SECTION 1 INTRODUCTION Page Groups Page...
...nearest (NRST) airports or other facilities. Selecting the desired NAV Page: Turn the small right knob until the desired page is displayed. 1-10 GNC 420(A) Pilot's Guide and Reference 190-00140-20 Rev. K Current Page Group Number of Pages in -flight navigation. Selecting the NAV Page...addition to traffic and/or weather information sources. NOTE: The NRST Page Group may have eight or nine NAV pages available when the GNC 420 installation includes connection to the NAV Page Group, additional page groups are used for more information. SECTION 1 INTRODUCTION Page Groups Page...
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...hand side of the map (based upon a direct course from the present position to designate the maximum range at which each map feature appears. K GNC 420(A) Pilot's Guide and Reference 1-11 These fields are user selectable (Section 3.4, Selecting Desired On-screen Data) to allow the pilot to Waypoint Page...Direct-to touchdown, even in memory as a solid line. The route is in the database or stored in the IFR environment. Direct-to Navigation The GNC 420 can be an airport, VOR, NDB, intersection, or user waypoint, as long as it is displayed as a user waypoint. 3) Turn the ...
...hand side of the map (based upon a direct course from the present position to designate the maximum range at which each map feature appears. K GNC 420(A) Pilot's Guide and Reference 1-11 These fields are user selectable (Section 3.4, Selecting Desired On-screen Data) to allow the pilot to Waypoint Page...Direct-to touchdown, even in memory as a solid line. The route is in the database or stored in the IFR environment. Direct-to Navigation The GNC 420 can be an airport, VOR, NDB, intersection, or user waypoint, as long as it is displayed as a user waypoint. 3) Turn the ...
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... NAV Page, the Map Page, and the NAV/COM Page are distance to waypoint (DIS), desired track (DTK), bearing to destination is highlighted (Figure 1-17). GNC 420(A) Pilot's Guide and Reference 190-00140-20 Rev. Selecting the Default NAV Page: Press and hold the CLR Key to the selected destination. The...
... NAV Page, the Map Page, and the NAV/COM Page are distance to waypoint (DIS), desired track (DTK), bearing to destination is highlighted (Figure 1-17). GNC 420(A) Pilot's Guide and Reference 190-00140-20 Rev. Selecting the Default NAV Page: Press and hold the CLR Key to the selected destination. The...
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...-00140-20 Rev. Figure 1-22 Airport Window 3) Continue turning the small right knob to . When using the directto function, frequencies are listed for reference only). K GNC 420(A) Pilot's Guide and Reference 1-13
...-00140-20 Rev. Figure 1-22 Airport Window 3) Continue turning the small right knob to . When using the directto function, frequencies are listed for reference only). K GNC 420(A) Pilot's Guide and Reference 1-13