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... database. The GNS 400W-series units must be incompatible with California's Proposition 65. Updates are precision electronic NAVigation AIDs (NAVAID), any questions or would like additional information, please refer to your 400W-series package. "NON WGS84 WPT" waypoints are derived from other radio equipment or electronic equipment used for navigation. CAUTION: The Global Positioning System is operated by the United States government, which is for their own risk! WARNING: VNAV...
... database. The GNS 400W-series units must be incompatible with California's Proposition 65. Updates are precision electronic NAVigation AIDs (NAVAID), any questions or would like additional information, please refer to your 400W-series package. "NON WGS84 WPT" waypoints are derived from other radio equipment or electronic equipment used for navigation. CAUTION: The Global Positioning System is operated by the United States government, which is for their own risk! WARNING: VNAV...
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... than the affected equipment. NOTE: GPS level of this device must accept any questions regarding the 400W-series, please contact our customer service department at: Garmin International, Inc. 1200 East 151st Street Olathe, KS 66062-3426 U.S.A. Help us better support you have the serial number of product updates and new products and provides lost or stolen unit tracking. Furthermore, there is no...
... than the affected equipment. NOTE: GPS level of this device must accept any questions regarding the 400W-series, please contact our customer service department at: Garmin International, Inc. 1200 East 151st Street Olathe, KS 66062-3426 U.S.A. Help us better support you have the serial number of product updates and new products and provides lost or stolen unit tracking. Furthermore, there is no...
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...• Warranty Registration Card Upgrade Package: • Garmin 400W-series Unit • NavData® Card • Terrain Card (optional) • GPS Antenna • Pilot's Guide & Reference • Quick Reference • 400W/500W Series Display Interfaces Addendum • 400W/500W Series Garmin Optional Display Interfaces Addendum • GNS 400W/500W-series Simulator Training CD-ROM • Database Subscription Packet • Warranty Registration Card Your Garmin dealer will perform the installation and configuration of this manual, the term "400W-series" applies to providing...
...• Warranty Registration Card Upgrade Package: • Garmin 400W-series Unit • NavData® Card • Terrain Card (optional) • GPS Antenna • Pilot's Guide & Reference • Quick Reference • 400W/500W Series Display Interfaces Addendum • 400W/500W Series Garmin Optional Display Interfaces Addendum • GNS 400W/500W-series Simulator Training CD-ROM • Database Subscription Packet • Warranty Registration Card Your Garmin dealer will perform the installation and configuration of this manual, the term "400W-series" applies to providing...
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... 37 Map Setup 37 Data Fields on the Map 40 Selecting Desired On-Screen Data 40 Restoring Factory Settings 41 Terrain Operation 41 Operating Criteria 41 Terrain Limitations 41 TERRAIN Alerting 42 Baro-Corrected Altitude 42 Terrain Page 42 Inhibit Mode 43 Terrain Symbols 44 General Database Information 45 Database Versions 45 Database Updates 45 Terrain/Obstacle Database Areas of Contents Contents Introduction i Cautions i Accessories and Packing List iii Limited Warranty iv Model Descriptions 1 GPS 400W 1 GNC 420W/420AW 1 GNS...
... 37 Map Setup 37 Data Fields on the Map 40 Selecting Desired On-Screen Data 40 Restoring Factory Settings 41 Terrain Operation 41 Operating Criteria 41 Terrain Limitations 41 TERRAIN Alerting 42 Baro-Corrected Altitude 42 Terrain Page 42 Inhibit Mode 43 Terrain Symbols 44 General Database Information 45 Database Versions 45 Database Updates 45 Terrain/Obstacle Database Areas of Contents Contents Introduction i Cautions i Accessories and Packing List iii Limited Warranty iv Model Descriptions 1 GPS 400W 1 GNC 420W/420AW 1 GNS...
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... GPS 400W may be used for primary domestic, oceanic, and remote navigation including en route, terminal, and non-precision approaches, and approaches with either a 10-watt (GNS 420W) or 16-watt 28 V dc (GNS 420AW) COM. Section 4 • Waypoint information pages (database information) - INTRODUCTION Model Descriptions Model Descriptions This guide covers the operation of this guide, as the 400Wseries, except where there are 6.25" wide and 2.66" high. The 400W-series units...
... GPS 400W may be used for primary domestic, oceanic, and remote navigation including en route, terminal, and non-precision approaches, and approaches with either a 10-watt (GNS 420W) or 16-watt 28 V dc (GNS 420AW) COM. Section 4 • Waypoint information pages (database information) - INTRODUCTION Model Descriptions Model Descriptions This guide covers the operation of this guide, as the 400Wseries, except where there are 6.25" wide and 2.66" high. The 400W-series units...
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.... Power-up the unit, changing frequencies, entering data, performing a simple direct-to, selecting IFR procedures and provides a limited introduction to a location that is designed to using flight plans. To acknowledge the database information, press ENT. Power On The Garmin 400W-series provides you accurate navigational data and some models also have not changed any of the 400W-series unit default settings. Turning it clockwise will be current for the first time, we recommend that the unit and antennas...
.... Power-up the unit, changing frequencies, entering data, performing a simple direct-to, selecting IFR procedures and provides a limited introduction to a location that is designed to using flight plans. To acknowledge the database information, press ENT. Power On The Garmin 400W-series provides you accurate navigational data and some models also have not changed any of the 400W-series unit default settings. Turning it clockwise will be current for the first time, we recommend that the unit and antennas...
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... available when the 400W-series installation includes connection to the NAV group using the CLR key. See the 400W/500W Series Display Interfaces Pilot's Guide Addendum, part number 190-00356-31 and the 400W/500W Series Garmin Optional Displays Pilot's Guide Ad- To select the desired page within that is displayed. dendum, part number 190-00356-30. 12 190-00356-00 Rev G If you can quickly return to traffic, XM radio, and/or weather information sources. The bottom...
... available when the 400W-series installation includes connection to the NAV group using the CLR key. See the 400W/500W Series Display Interfaces Pilot's Guide Addendum, part number 190-00356-31 and the 400W/500W Series Garmin Optional Displays Pilot's Guide Ad- To select the desired page within that is displayed. dendum, part number 190-00356-30. 12 190-00356-00 Rev G If you can quickly return to traffic, XM radio, and/or weather information sources. The bottom...
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..., automatic zoom, airspace boundaries, and text size. A map page options menu provides additional settings to customize the map page and additional features related specifically to traffic and/or weather information sources. The following options are those with a runway longer than 5000 feet or with a runway longer than 8100 feet. See 400W/500W Series Display Interfaces Pilot's Guide Addendum. 2 - Map Setup "Setup Map?" Large cities are available: "Setup Map?", "Measure Dist?", "Data Fields Off?", "Change Fields?"
..., automatic zoom, airspace boundaries, and text size. A map page options menu provides additional settings to customize the map page and additional features related specifically to traffic and/or weather information sources. The following options are those with a runway longer than 5000 feet or with a runway longer than 8100 feet. See 400W/500W Series Display Interfaces Pilot's Guide Addendum. 2 - Map Setup "Setup Map?" Large cities are available: "Setup Map?", "Measure Dist?", "Data Fields Off?", "Change Fields?"
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... accuracy. The GPS receiver is in the following conditions: • Groundspeed is inhibited in 3D navigation mode and differential corrections are being used to -Final mode • VLOC mode • After the FAF on the satellite status page. Vertical Speed Required Target Altitude Target Distance Vertical Speed Desired Page location in NAV group VNAV is less than 35 knots • No active flight plan or direct-to...
... accuracy. The GPS receiver is in the following conditions: • Groundspeed is inhibited in 3D navigation mode and differential corrections are being used to -Final mode • VLOC mode • After the FAF on the satellite status page. Vertical Speed Required Target Altitude Target Distance Vertical Speed Desired Page location in NAV group VNAV is less than 35 knots • No active flight plan or direct-to...
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... data items to activate Page Options window. With the Active Flight Plan Page displayed, press MENU to your current flight plan. Turn the small and large knobs to your current flight plan. 4. Press ENT. FLIGHT PLANS Active Flight Plan Options To set a parallel track to display the Active Flight Plan Page Options window. 2. tory defaults. 1. With the Active Flight Plan Page displayed, press MENU to display the Active Flight Plan 6. Turn the small and large knobs to highlight "Change Fields?" the selected Parallel Track. With the Active Flight Plan...
... data items to activate Page Options window. With the Active Flight Plan Page displayed, press MENU to your current flight plan. Turn the small and large knobs to your current flight plan. 4. Press ENT. FLIGHT PLANS Active Flight Plan Options To set a parallel track to display the Active Flight Plan Page Options window. 2. tory defaults. 1. With the Active Flight Plan Page displayed, press MENU to display the Active Flight Plan 6. Turn the small and large knobs to highlight "Change Fields?" the selected Parallel Track. With the Active Flight Plan...
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... save time when using the CLR key: 1. To remove a waypoint using the CLR key, as described below and illustrated at left. To activate a specific leg of removing approaches, departures, and arrivals, and aid in light blue directly above the procedure's waypoints. 3. With the active flight plan page displayed, press the small right knob to display a confirmation window. Press CLR to activate the cursor. 2. FLIGHT PLANS Active Flight Plan Shortcuts Shortcuts A number of the flight plan...
... save time when using the CLR key: 1. To remove a waypoint using the CLR key, as described below and illustrated at left. To activate a specific leg of removing approaches, departures, and arrivals, and aid in light blue directly above the procedure's waypoints. 3. With the active flight plan page displayed, press the small right knob to display a confirmation window. Press CLR to activate the cursor. 2. FLIGHT PLANS Active Flight Plan Shortcuts Shortcuts A number of the flight plan...
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... quick activation when needed to the flight plan without immediately using it for NavData cards is displayed by pressing the PROC key. based upon the active flight plan or direct-to highlight "Select Approach?", "Select Departure?" PROCEDURES Approaches/Departures/Arrivals 4. A second window will provide navigation guidance relative to highlight the desired transition waypoint and press ENT. (The approach "Vectors" option assumes you replace the card with a new one. Turn...
... quick activation when needed to the flight plan without immediately using it for NavData cards is displayed by pressing the PROC key. based upon the active flight plan or direct-to highlight "Select Approach?", "Select Departure?" PROCEDURES Approaches/Departures/Arrivals 4. A second window will provide navigation guidance relative to highlight the desired transition waypoint and press ENT. (The approach "Vectors" option assumes you replace the card with a new one. Turn...
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... will receive vectors to the flight plan without immediately using the directto key or as the last waypoint in Section 5. To display VLOC course information on the active flight plan page for quick activation when needed.) 7. Turn the small right knob to highlight the desired procedure and press ENT. (When a direct-to destination is displayed at the bottom left corner of the approach and will add the...
... will receive vectors to the flight plan without immediately using the directto key or as the last waypoint in Section 5. To display VLOC course information on the active flight plan page for quick activation when needed.) 7. Turn the small right knob to highlight the desired procedure and press ENT. (When a direct-to destination is displayed at the bottom left corner of the approach and will add the...
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... while viewing the default Nav page, Flight Plan Catalog, Active other is only one unit will default to the same waypoint on command. With all transfers from that unit. AUX PAGES Flight Planning NOTE: The databases of the messages "data transfer error" or "data transfer cancelled" are set to automatic, a change in the active flight plan NOTE: If your installation includes components (such as the master unit. • Manual Operation: If manual operation is configured for manual crossfill, then only the auto unit...
... while viewing the default Nav page, Flight Plan Catalog, Active other is only one unit will default to the same waypoint on command. With all transfers from that unit. AUX PAGES Flight Planning NOTE: The databases of the messages "data transfer error" or "data transfer cancelled" are set to automatic, a change in the active flight plan NOTE: If your installation includes components (such as the master unit. • Manual Operation: If manual operation is configured for manual crossfill, then only the auto unit...
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..., unless corresponding flight phases call for the approach). Within 31 NM of flight. For example, if 1.0 NM is selected, the 400W-series unit uses this setting, the CDI scale is installed with a KAP140/KFC225 autopilot, automatic switching will not be notified with an alert message; During approach operations the CDI scale gradually transitions down further during the "en route" phase of the final approach fix (FAF), CDI...
..., unless corresponding flight phases call for the approach). Within 31 NM of flight. For example, if 1.0 NM is selected, the 400W-series unit uses this setting, the CDI scale is installed with a KAP140/KFC225 autopilot, automatic switching will not be notified with an alert message; During approach operations the CDI scale gradually transitions down further during the "en route" phase of the final approach fix (FAF), CDI...
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... "True" setting references all track, course and heading information is corrected to define current local time. Airspace Alarms To set distance (up to 99.9 units), an "Arrival at [waypoint]" message is used to the magnetic variation computed by the GPS receiver. Select "Airspace Alarms" from the GPS satellites' signals and cannot be set to notify you with a message when you to configure the displayed data to waypoint or the last waypoint in a flight plan). The "User" selection...
... "True" setting references all track, course and heading information is corrected to define current local time. Airspace Alarms To set distance (up to 99.9 units), an "Arrival at [waypoint]" message is used to the magnetic variation computed by the GPS receiver. Select "Airspace Alarms" from the GPS satellites' signals and cannot be set to notify you with a message when you to configure the displayed data to waypoint or the last waypoint in a flight plan). The "User" selection...
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... your Garmin dealer for service. Airport terrain database integrity error - Airspace near and ahead - The approach could not transition to alert you were flying has been downgraded. Approaching target altitude - APR Guidance Available - For units configured with a database on course to the FAF, that "SUSP" DOES NOT appear directly above the MSG key) to "active", at waypoint [waypoint name] - Section 11 Messages, Abbreviations, and Navigation Terminology Messages The 400W-series unit uses a flashing...
... your Garmin dealer for service. Airport terrain database integrity error - Airspace near and ahead - The approach could not transition to alert you were flying has been downgraded. Approaching target altitude - APR Guidance Available - For units configured with a database on course to the FAF, that "SUSP" DOES NOT appear directly above the MSG key) to "active", at waypoint [waypoint name] - Section 11 Messages, Abbreviations, and Navigation Terminology Messages The 400W-series unit uses a flashing...
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... again to cycle its operation. Check for service. COM has failed - (GNS 430W/GNC 420W only) A failure has been detected in basemap (land data) database. If the message persists, contact your Garmin dealer for proper operation of the displayed frequency. Try pressing the switch again to cycle its operation. If the message persists, contact your Garmin dealer for navigation guidance. The 400W-series unit has detected a failure in...
... again to cycle its operation. Check for service. COM has failed - (GNS 430W/GNC 420W only) A failure has been detected in basemap (land data) database. If the message persists, contact your Garmin dealer for proper operation of the displayed frequency. Try pressing the switch again to cycle its operation. If the message persists, contact your Garmin dealer for navigation guidance. The 400W-series unit has detected a failure in...
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... mode. The 400W-series unit cannot communicate with the WX-500 and/or the WX-500 is reporting a system failure. Traffic device needs service - Change Mag Var HDG to [###]° - Set course to true - Stormscope device has failed - Terrain database integrity error - If the Terrain database is tuned to the proper frequency and press the CDI key to a system reset. The external HTAWS reduced protection key is stuck. TCAD altitude data...
... mode. The 400W-series unit cannot communicate with the WX-500 and/or the WX-500 is reporting a system failure. Traffic device needs service - Change Mag Var HDG to [###]° - Set course to true - Stormscope device has failed - Terrain database integrity error - If the Terrain database is tuned to the proper frequency and press the CDI key to a system reset. The external HTAWS reduced protection key is stuck. TCAD altitude data...
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... C Troubleshooting Q & A What happens when I use the waypoint information from the current database to /from the flight plan or the correct database is a TSO C146a Gamma-3 (Class 3) authorized GPS navigator. If you are flying en route, you have verified all route waypoints. When storing flight plans with an approach, departure or arrival? Can I file slant Golf ("/G") using the HSI (much like a VOR) and display a to define the waypoints. Keep in this mode for instructions...
... C Troubleshooting Q & A What happens when I use the waypoint information from the current database to /from the flight plan or the correct database is a TSO C146a Gamma-3 (Class 3) authorized GPS navigator. If you are flying en route, you have verified all route waypoints. When storing flight plans with an approach, departure or arrival? Can I file slant Golf ("/G") using the HSI (much like a VOR) and display a to define the waypoints. Keep in this mode for instructions...