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...WARNING: Do not use data link weather information for maneuvering in connection with part 15 of conflicting traffic. NOTE: The Garmin GDL 84/88 does not contain any aviation, vehicle, or marine usage. If you have any interference received, including interference that may... equipment may not accurately depict current weather conditions. Operation is provided as an aid in accordance with severe weather conditions. E Garmin GDL 84/88 ADS-B Transceiver Pilot's Guide i Depictions of other products are subject to situational awareness. Pilots must accept any questions or would...
...WARNING: Do not use data link weather information for maneuvering in connection with part 15 of conflicting traffic. NOTE: The Garmin GDL 84/88 does not contain any aviation, vehicle, or marine usage. If you have any interference received, including interference that may... equipment may not accurately depict current weather conditions. Operation is provided as an aid in accordance with severe weather conditions. E Garmin GDL 84/88 ADS-B Transceiver Pilot's Guide i Depictions of other products are subject to situational awareness. Pilots must accept any questions or would...
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... by relocating the equipment or connecting the equipment to radio communications. Consult an authorized dealer or other qualified avionics technician for Class B digital devices. ii Garmin GDL 84/88 ADS-B Transceiver Pilot's Guide 190-01122-03 Rev. If this equipment does cause harmful interference, the user is no guarantee that interference will not occur...
... by relocating the equipment or connecting the equipment to radio communications. Consult an authorized dealer or other qualified avionics technician for Class B digital devices. ii Garmin GDL 84/88 ADS-B Transceiver Pilot's Guide 190-01122-03 Rev. If this equipment does cause harmful interference, the user is no guarantee that interference will not occur...
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E 12/16/14 Added GDL 84 and helicopter functionality. 190-01122-03 Rev. D 07/11/14 Revised for print production. Record of Revisions Part Number Revision Date Description 190-01122-03 A 10/19/12 Initial release B 04/12/13 Prepared document for SW Ver 3.0 and added Flight Stream compatibility. E Garmin GDL 84/88 ADS-B Transceiver Pilot's Guide iii C 06/19/13 Revised NEXRAD description.
E 12/16/14 Added GDL 84 and helicopter functionality. 190-01122-03 Rev. D 07/11/14 Revised for print production. Record of Revisions Part Number Revision Date Description 190-01122-03 A 10/19/12 Initial release B 04/12/13 Prepared document for SW Ver 3.0 and added Flight Stream compatibility. E Garmin GDL 84/88 ADS-B Transceiver Pilot's Guide iii C 06/19/13 Revised NEXRAD description.
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To obtain accessories for your unit, please contact your unit handy, connect to our web site (www.garmin.com or https://fly.garmin.com/fly-garmin) and look for our Product Registration link on -line registration form today! Please, have the serial number of product updates and new products and provides lost or stolen unit tracking. E iv Garmin GDL 84/88 ADS-B Transceiver Pilot's Guide 190-01122-03 Rev. Registration ensures that you by completing our on the Home page. Help us better support you will be notified of your Garmin dealer.
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.../Ground Determination 3-3 4 ADS-B IN 4-1 4.1 ADS-B In Data 4-1 4.2 Traffic 4-2 4.2.1 Traffic Applications - Broadcast (TIS-B 2-4 2.4 Flight Information Service - Rebroadcast (ADS-R 2-3 2.3 Traffic Information Service - E Garmin GDL 84/88 ADS-B Transceiver Pilot's Guide v Contents 1 Introduction 1-1 1.1 GDL 84/88 System Functions 1-1 1.1.1 GDL 84 Functions 1-1 1.1.2 GDL 88 Functions 1-2 2 ADS-B System Overview 2-1 2.1 Automatic Dependent Surveillance - SURF, AIRB, etc 4-2 4.2.1.1 On Scene Mode (Helicopter Installations Only 4-4 4.2.1.2 Airport Area Alerting...
.../Ground Determination 3-3 4 ADS-B IN 4-1 4.1 ADS-B In Data 4-1 4.2 Traffic 4-2 4.2.1 Traffic Applications - Broadcast (TIS-B 2-4 2.4 Flight Information Service - Rebroadcast (ADS-R 2-3 2.3 Traffic Information Service - E Garmin GDL 84/88 ADS-B Transceiver Pilot's Guide v Contents 1 Introduction 1-1 1.1 GDL 84/88 System Functions 1-1 1.1.1 GDL 84 Functions 1-1 1.1.2 GDL 88 Functions 1-2 2 ADS-B System Overview 2-1 2.1 Automatic Dependent Surveillance - SURF, AIRB, etc 4-2 4.2.1.1 On Scene Mode (Helicopter Installations Only 4-4 4.2.1.2 Airport Area Alerting...
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... 6.1.2 GDL 88 with ADS-B Out Transmission Disabled 6-1 6.1.3 GDL 84/88 Only - E No Display 6-1 6.1.4 External ADS-B Annunciator 6-1 6.2 Interfaces 6-3 6.2.1 Audio Panel 6-3 6.2.2 Altitude Source 6-3 6.2.3 Heading Source (optional 6-3 6.2.4 GPS Position Source 6-3 6.2.5 Radar Altimeter (Optional 6-3 6.2.6 Traffic Mute (Optional 6-3 6.2.7 Flight Stream Interface (Optional 6-4 7 Glossary 7-1 8 Appendix 8-1 8.1 Troubleshooting 8-1 8.2 Servicing Your Unit 8-1 8.3 Contact Garmin 8-1 8.4 Software License Agreement 8-2 8.5 LIMITED WARRANTY 8-3 Index...Index-1 vi Garmin GDL 84/88...
... 6.1.2 GDL 88 with ADS-B Out Transmission Disabled 6-1 6.1.3 GDL 84/88 Only - E No Display 6-1 6.1.4 External ADS-B Annunciator 6-1 6.2 Interfaces 6-3 6.2.1 Audio Panel 6-3 6.2.2 Altitude Source 6-3 6.2.3 Heading Source (optional 6-3 6.2.4 GPS Position Source 6-3 6.2.5 Radar Altimeter (Optional 6-3 6.2.6 Traffic Mute (Optional 6-3 6.2.7 Flight Stream Interface (Optional 6-4 7 Glossary 7-1 8 Appendix 8-1 8.1 Troubleshooting 8-1 8.2 Servicing Your Unit 8-1 8.3 Contact Garmin 8-1 8.4 Software License Agreement 8-2 8.5 LIMITED WARRANTY 8-3 Index...Index-1 vi Garmin GDL 84/88...
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...-03 Rev. For installation in helicopters the GDL 84/88 offers additional functionality as documented in this guide. 1.1 GDL 84/88 System Functions 1.1.1 GDL 84 Functions The GDL 84 performs the following functions: • UAT transmission (978 MHz) The GDL 84 transmits ADS-B Out data on 978 MHz. E Garmin GDL 84/88 ADS-B Transceiver Pilot's Guide 1-1 In addition, the GDL 84 receives FIS-B data on the UAT link...
...-03 Rev. For installation in helicopters the GDL 84/88 offers additional functionality as documented in this guide. 1.1 GDL 84/88 System Functions 1.1.1 GDL 84 Functions The GDL 84 performs the following functions: • UAT transmission (978 MHz) The GDL 84 transmits ADS-B Out data on 978 MHz. E Garmin GDL 84/88 ADS-B Transceiver Pilot's Guide 1-1 In addition, the GDL 84 receives FIS-B data on the UAT link...
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... traffic and FIS-B weather data to a personal electronic device via Flight Stream. 1.1.2 GDL 88 Functions In addition to the GDL 84 functions, the GDL 88 also performs the following functions: • The GDL 88 is capable of providing a situational awareness traffic display on compatible installed displays. • ... crew. • Output of ADS-B and TAS/TCAS I traffic data to an external display The GDL 88 is capable of providing various textual and graphical weather products for display on compatible displays. 1-2 Garmin GDL 84/88 ADS-B Transceiver Pilot's Guide 190-01122-03 Rev.
... traffic and FIS-B weather data to a personal electronic device via Flight Stream. 1.1.2 GDL 88 Functions In addition to the GDL 84 functions, the GDL 88 also performs the following functions: • The GDL 88 is capable of providing a situational awareness traffic display on compatible installed displays. • ... crew. • Output of ADS-B and TAS/TCAS I traffic data to an external display The GDL 88 is capable of providing various textual and graphical weather products for display on compatible displays. 1-2 Garmin GDL 84/88 ADS-B Transceiver Pilot's Guide 190-01122-03 Rev.
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See http://www.faa.gov/ for more information on the status of three segments: ADS-B (Broadcast), ADS-R (Rebroadcast), and TIS-B. E Garmin GDL 84/88 ADS-B Transceiver Pilot's Guide 2-1 2 ADS-B SYSTEM OVERVIEW ADS-B is a core technology in the FAA NextGen air traffic control system and is comprised of ADS-B implementation. 190-01122-03 Rev.
See http://www.faa.gov/ for more information on the status of three segments: ADS-B (Broadcast), ADS-R (Rebroadcast), and TIS-B. E Garmin GDL 84/88 ADS-B Transceiver Pilot's Guide 2-1 2 ADS-B SYSTEM OVERVIEW ADS-B is a core technology in the FAA NextGen air traffic control system and is comprised of ADS-B implementation. 190-01122-03 Rev.
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... have a valid track or heading and cannot place ADS targets on the display. See the display device Pilot Guide for the GDL 88 2-2 Garmin GDL 84/88 ADS-B Transceiver Pilot's Guide 190-01122-03 Rev. GNS GDL 88 does not have the capability to show the status of a TIS-B ground station. Table 2-1 Map TIS-B Availability Symbols for the...
... have a valid track or heading and cannot place ADS targets on the display. See the display device Pilot Guide for the GDL 88 2-2 Garmin GDL 84/88 ADS-B Transceiver Pilot's Guide 190-01122-03 Rev. GNS GDL 88 does not have the capability to show the status of a TIS-B ground station. Table 2-1 Map TIS-B Availability Symbols for the...
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...Operation - Rebroadcast (ADS-R) Because it on the 978 MHz data link. ADS-R is required. FAA Illustration The GDL 84/88 is available to the flight crew without relying on being within ground station coverage and ADS-R to traffic reports and ...is the rebroadcast of receiving ADS-B traffic reports directly on 1090 MHz and the other . This allows the GDL 88 to directly receive all ADS-B position reports from each aircraft on the other link to ensure the two ... ground stations and provides this complete picture. 190-01122-03 Rev. E Garmin GDL 84/88 ADS-B Transceiver Pilot's Guide 2-3
...Operation - Rebroadcast (ADS-R) Because it on the 978 MHz data link. ADS-R is required. FAA Illustration The GDL 84/88 is available to the flight crew without relying on being within ground station coverage and ADS-R to traffic reports and ...is the rebroadcast of receiving ADS-B traffic reports directly on 1090 MHz and the other . This allows the GDL 88 to directly receive all ADS-B position reports from each aircraft on the other link to ensure the two ... ground stations and provides this complete picture. 190-01122-03 Rev. E Garmin GDL 84/88 ADS-B Transceiver Pilot's Guide 2-3
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... showing TIS-B traffic, unless the TIS-B participant indication is provided by the ground station, to your aircraft and the traffic picture may not be complete. 2-4 Garmin GDL 84/88 ADS-B Transceiver Pilot's Guide 190-01122-03 Rev. TIS-B coverage is available when the aircraft is within ±3,500 feet and 15 NM of aircraft...
... showing TIS-B traffic, unless the TIS-B participant indication is provided by the ground station, to your aircraft and the traffic picture may not be complete. 2-4 Garmin GDL 84/88 ADS-B Transceiver Pilot's Guide 190-01122-03 Rev. TIS-B coverage is available when the aircraft is within ±3,500 feet and 15 NM of aircraft...
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..., Graphical AIRMETs/SIGMETs, METARs, TAFs, winds aloft, status of Special Use Airspaces (SUA), and textual NOTAMs. Figure 2-6 FIS-B Operation - FAA Illustration 190-01122-03 Rev. E Garmin GDL 84/88 ADS-B Transceiver Pilot's Guide 2-5 These products, update rates, and coverages are specified in the cockpit to be used by the flight crew for display in...
..., Graphical AIRMETs/SIGMETs, METARs, TAFs, winds aloft, status of Special Use Airspaces (SUA), and textual NOTAMs. Figure 2-6 FIS-B Operation - FAA Illustration 190-01122-03 Rev. E Garmin GDL 84/88 ADS-B Transceiver Pilot's Guide 2-5 These products, update rates, and coverages are specified in the cockpit to be used by the flight crew for display in...
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Figure 3-1 GDL 84/88 ADS-B In and Out 190-01122-03 Rev. ADS-B Out provides air traffic controllers with real-time position information that is, in most cases, more ... Speed • Velocity Integrity • Air/Ground State • Identifying information (Transponder Squawk Code, Call sign, ICAO Registration Number, Flight ID), integrity, and capability data. E Garmin GDL 84/88 ADS-B Transceiver Pilot's Guide 3-1 3 ADS-B OUT ADS-B Out sends information from the aircraft so it can be "seen" by other aircraft using ADS-B In equipment...
Figure 3-1 GDL 84/88 ADS-B In and Out 190-01122-03 Rev. ADS-B Out provides air traffic controllers with real-time position information that is, in most cases, more ... Speed • Velocity Integrity • Air/Ground State • Identifying information (Transponder Squawk Code, Call sign, ICAO Registration Number, Flight ID), integrity, and capability data. E Garmin GDL 84/88 ADS-B Transceiver Pilot's Guide 3-1 3 ADS-B OUT ADS-B Out sends information from the aircraft so it can be "seen" by other aircraft using ADS-B In equipment...
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... other aircraft is in ATC radar coverage. 3.2 Self-Interrogation When there is not available, the GDL 84/88 utilizes self-interrogation by ATC. 3-2 Garmin GDL 84/88 ADS-B Transceiver Pilot's Guide 190-01122-03 Rev. When a digital interface is a digital interface between the GDL 84/88 and the transponder, the transponder acts as a stand-alone switch in the ADS-B Out...
... other aircraft is in ATC radar coverage. 3.2 Self-Interrogation When there is not available, the GDL 84/88 utilizes self-interrogation by ATC. 3-2 Garmin GDL 84/88 ADS-B Transceiver Pilot's Guide 190-01122-03 Rev. When a digital interface is a digital interface between the GDL 84/88 and the transponder, the transponder acts as a stand-alone switch in the ADS-B Out...
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... down for at least 5 seconds. Anonymous Mode is not available in a stationary hover at an airport. 190-01122-03 Rev. E Garmin GDL 84/88 ADS-B Transceiver Pilot's Guide 3-3 This mode will persist until the squawk code is changed or the Anonymous Mode control is interfaced to the...air/ground status is provided in the ADS-B Out message. This capability reduces nuisance alerts when helicopters are not available for a GDL 84 or GDL 88, then the helicopter transmitted state is ON GROUND only if the collective is important because most alerting systems do not provide Traffic Alerts...
... down for at least 5 seconds. Anonymous Mode is not available in a stationary hover at an airport. 190-01122-03 Rev. E Garmin GDL 84/88 ADS-B Transceiver Pilot's Guide 3-3 This mode will persist until the squawk code is changed or the Anonymous Mode control is interfaced to the...air/ground status is provided in the ADS-B Out message. This capability reduces nuisance alerts when helicopters are not available for a GDL 84 or GDL 88, then the helicopter transmitted state is ON GROUND only if the collective is important because most alerting systems do not provide Traffic Alerts...
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...TIS-B, and FIS-B data from ground stations. The 1090 MHz receiver receives data directly from other transmitting aircraft) Figure 4-1 GDL 84/88 Equipped Aircraft Without TCAS Not In Ground Station Coverage 190-01122-03 Rev. This information merely supplemental and advisory in nature and... and the 1090 MHz receiver. 4 ADS-B IN The ADS-B In capability allows the GDL 84/88 to be displayed on personal electronic devices, such as tablets, via Flight Stream. The UAT receives data directly from another ADS-B transmitting aircraft. E Garmin GDL 84/88 ADS-B Transceiver Pilot's Guide 4-1
...TIS-B, and FIS-B data from ground stations. The 1090 MHz receiver receives data directly from other transmitting aircraft) Figure 4-1 GDL 84/88 Equipped Aircraft Without TCAS Not In Ground Station Coverage 190-01122-03 Rev. This information merely supplemental and advisory in nature and... and the 1090 MHz receiver. 4 ADS-B IN The ADS-B In capability allows the GDL 84/88 to be displayed on personal electronic devices, such as tablets, via Flight Stream. The UAT receives data directly from another ADS-B transmitting aircraft. E Garmin GDL 84/88 ADS-B Transceiver Pilot's Guide 4-1
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.../ adoption of the ownship icon where the wings cross the fuselage. E Additionally, in the same location. 4.2.1 Traffic Applications - 4.2 Traffic The GDL 84/88 receives traffic from and 1,500 feet above the nearest airport. 4-2 Garmin GDL 84/88 ADS-B Transceiver Pilot's Guide 190-01122-03 Rev. Using relative altitude, relative bearing, range, directionality, ground track, and other identifying...
.../ adoption of the ownship icon where the wings cross the fuselage. E Additionally, in the same location. 4.2.1 Traffic Applications - 4.2 Traffic The GDL 84/88 receives traffic from and 1,500 feet above the nearest airport. 4-2 Garmin GDL 84/88 ADS-B Transceiver Pilot's Guide 190-01122-03 Rev. Using relative altitude, relative bearing, range, directionality, ground track, and other identifying...