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...including interference that may not reflect the most current software or hardware. E Garmin GDL 84/88 ADS-B Transceiver Pilot's Guide i WARNING: This unit provides the ability to operate this document, including images of the GDL 84/88 and the bezel, displays, and screens of the FCC Rules. ...caution and common sense when confronted with part 15 of other products are subject to be made by an authorized Garmin service center. NOTE: The Garmin GDL 84/88 does not contain any aviation, vehicle, or marine usage. Unauthorized repairs or modifications could void both the ...
...including interference that may not reflect the most current software or hardware. E Garmin GDL 84/88 ADS-B Transceiver Pilot's Guide i WARNING: This unit provides the ability to operate this document, including images of the GDL 84/88 and the bezel, displays, and screens of the FCC Rules. ...caution and common sense when confronted with part 15 of other products are subject to be made by an authorized Garmin service center. NOTE: The Garmin GDL 84/88 does not contain any aviation, vehicle, or marine usage. Unauthorized repairs or modifications could void both the ...
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ii Garmin GDL 84/88 ADS-B Transceiver Pilot's Guide 190-01122-03 Rev. E Consult an authorized dealer or other qualified avionics technician for Class B digital devices. Furthermore, there is ...
ii Garmin GDL 84/88 ADS-B Transceiver Pilot's Guide 190-01122-03 Rev. E Consult an authorized dealer or other qualified avionics technician for Class B digital devices. Furthermore, there is ...
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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. E Garmin GDL 84/88 ADS-B Transceiver Pilot's Guide iii 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. 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. E Garmin GDL 84/88 ADS-B Transceiver Pilot's Guide iii 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. C 06/19/13 Revised NEXRAD description.
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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 - Broadcast (TIS-B 2-4 2.4 Flight Information Service - Broadcast (FIS-B 2-5 3 ADS-B Out 3-1 ... 5-6 5.4 FIS-B PIREPs 5-7 5.5 FIS-B Winds and Temperatures Aloft 5-7 5.6 SIGMETs and AIRMETs 5-7 190-01122-03 Rev. Broadcast (ADS-B 2-2 2.2 Automatic Dependent Surveillance - E Garmin GDL 84/88 ADS-B Transceiver Pilot's Guide v Rebroadcast (ADS-R 2-3 2.3 Traffic Information Service -
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 - Broadcast (TIS-B 2-4 2.4 Flight Information Service - Broadcast (FIS-B 2-5 3 ADS-B Out 3-1 ... 5-6 5.4 FIS-B PIREPs 5-7 5.5 FIS-B Winds and Temperatures Aloft 5-7 5.6 SIGMETs and AIRMETs 5-7 190-01122-03 Rev. Broadcast (ADS-B 2-2 2.2 Automatic Dependent Surveillance - E Garmin GDL 84/88 ADS-B Transceiver Pilot's Guide v Rebroadcast (ADS-R 2-3 2.3 Traffic Information Service -
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... 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 ADS-B Transceiver Pilot's Guide 190-01122-03 Rev. 6 Installation configurations 6-1 6.1 Installation Configurations...
... 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 ADS-B Transceiver Pilot's Guide 190-01122-03 Rev. 6 Installation configurations 6-1 6.1 Installation Configurations...
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E Garmin GDL 84/88 ADS-B Transceiver Pilot's Guide 1-1 GDL 84/88 installed with a top and bottom mounted antenna meet TSO C154c Class A1H. In addition, the GDL 84 receives FIS-B data on the UAT link to present a traffic situational awareness display for use by the flight ... C154c Class A1S. 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 the 978 MHz...
E Garmin GDL 84/88 ADS-B Transceiver Pilot's Guide 1-1 GDL 84/88 installed with a top and bottom mounted antenna meet TSO C154c Class A1H. In addition, the GDL 84 receives FIS-B data on the UAT link to present a traffic situational awareness display for use by the flight ... C154c Class A1S. 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 the 978 MHz...
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... graphical weather products for display on compatible installed displays. • Correlation of providing a situational awareness traffic display on compatible displays. 1-2 Garmin GDL 84/88 ADS-B Transceiver Pilot's Guide 190-01122-03 Rev. The GDL 88 correlates traffic reports from interfaced TCAD/TAS/TCAS I systems to create and present a "fused" traffic display to the flight...
... graphical weather products for display on compatible installed displays. • Correlation of providing a situational awareness traffic display on compatible displays. 1-2 Garmin GDL 84/88 ADS-B Transceiver Pilot's Guide 190-01122-03 Rev. The GDL 88 correlates traffic reports from interfaced TCAD/TAS/TCAS I systems to create and present a "fused" traffic display to the flight...
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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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Examples for the GDL 88 2-2 Garmin GDL 84/88 ADS-B Transceiver Pilot's Guide 190-01122-03 Rev. Table 2-1 Map TIS-B Availability Symbols for the GTN and GNS products are shown below. FAA Illustration Garmin display units have a valid track or heading and cannot place ADS targets on that display.... GNS Not within coverage of position reports by aircraft, surface vehicles, and transmitters on fixed objects. GNS GDL 88 does not have the ...
Examples for the GDL 88 2-2 Garmin GDL 84/88 ADS-B Transceiver Pilot's Guide 190-01122-03 Rev. Table 2-1 Map TIS-B Availability Symbols for the GTN and GNS products are shown below. FAA Illustration Garmin display units have a valid track or heading and cannot place ADS targets on that display.... GNS Not within coverage of position reports by aircraft, surface vehicles, and transmitters on fixed objects. GNS GDL 88 does not have the ...
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E Garmin GDL 84/88 ADS-B Transceiver Pilot's Guide 2-3 ADS-R is the rebroadcast of receiving ADS-B traffic reports directly on a 1090 MHz data link in addition to ensure the two aircraft can "see" each aircraft on the other . Figure 2-4 ADS-R Operation - 2.2 Automatic Dependent Surveillance - FAA Illustration The GDL 84/88 ... to traffic reports and FIS-B weather uplinks on being within ground station coverage and ADS-R to the other . This allows the GDL 88 to directly receive all ADS-B position reports from each other is not required that ADS-B In capable aircraft be able to ...
E Garmin GDL 84/88 ADS-B Transceiver Pilot's Guide 2-3 ADS-R is the rebroadcast of receiving ADS-B traffic reports directly on a 1090 MHz data link in addition to ensure the two aircraft can "see" each aircraft on the other . Figure 2-4 ADS-R Operation - 2.2 Automatic Dependent Surveillance - FAA Illustration The GDL 84/88 ... to traffic reports and FIS-B weather uplinks on being within ground station coverage and ADS-R to the other . This allows the GDL 88 to directly receive all ADS-B position reports from each other is not required that ADS-B In capable aircraft be able to ...
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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. When an ADS-B In or Out capable aircraft is then considered a "TIS-B participant." Figure 2-5 TIS-B Operation...
... 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. When an ADS-B In or Out capable aircraft is then considered a "TIS-B participant." Figure 2-5 TIS-B Operation...
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..., update rates, and coverages are specified in the cockpit to be used by the flight crew for situational awareness. FAA Illustration 190-01122-03 Rev. E Garmin GDL 84/88 ADS-B Transceiver Pilot's Guide 2-5 2.4 Flight Information Service - Examples of these products include NEXRAD Precipitation, Graphical TFRs, Graphical AIRMETs/SIGMETs, METARs, TAFs, winds aloft, status...
..., update rates, and coverages are specified in the cockpit to be used by the flight crew for situational awareness. FAA Illustration 190-01122-03 Rev. E Garmin GDL 84/88 ADS-B Transceiver Pilot's Guide 2-5 2.4 Flight Information Service - Examples of these products include NEXRAD Precipitation, Graphical TFRs, Graphical AIRMETs/SIGMETs, METARs, TAFs, winds aloft, status...
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...-B Out sends information from the aircraft so it can be "seen" by other aircraft using ADS-B In equipment and FAA ground stations. E Garmin GDL 84/88 ADS-B Transceiver Pilot's Guide 3-1 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...
...-B Out sends information from the aircraft so it can be "seen" by other aircraft using ADS-B In equipment and FAA ground stations. E Garmin GDL 84/88 ADS-B Transceiver Pilot's Guide 3-1 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...
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... emergency status. 3.3 Pressure Altitude Broadcast Inhibit (PABI) A method 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. The GDL 84/88 receives this reply and sets the corresponding ADS-B Out message with Mode C or S... causing the transponder to enter the transponder squawk code, IDENT, and emergency status. This control is a digital interface between the GDL 84/88 and the transponder, the transponder acts as a stand-alone switch in ATC radar coverage. 3.2 Self-Interrogation When there is...
... emergency status. 3.3 Pressure Altitude Broadcast Inhibit (PABI) A method 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. The GDL 84/88 receives this reply and sets the corresponding ADS-B Out message with Mode C or S... causing the transponder to enter the transponder squawk code, IDENT, and emergency status. This control is a digital interface between the GDL 84/88 and the transponder, the transponder acts as a stand-alone switch in ATC radar coverage. 3.2 Self-Interrogation When there is...
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...alerting systems do not provide Traffic Alerts for at least 5 seconds. 3.4 Anonymous Mode The GDL 84/88 provides an Anonymous Mode which broadcasts a randomized ICAO address in a stationary hover at the surface. E Garmin GDL 84/88 ADS-B Transceiver Pilot's Guide 3-3 The helicopter will persist until the squawk code is ... information is based on -ground aircraft. The Anonymous Mode, when armed, replaces the Flight ID with the GDL 84/88. If the GDL 84/88 is not interfaced to the GDL 84/88, then, when the helicopter has less than 15 knots ground speed and less 25 ft above ground,...
...alerting systems do not provide Traffic Alerts for at least 5 seconds. 3.4 Anonymous Mode The GDL 84/88 provides an Anonymous Mode which broadcasts a randomized ICAO address in a stationary hover at the surface. E Garmin GDL 84/88 ADS-B Transceiver Pilot's Guide 3-3 The helicopter will persist until the squawk code is ... information is based on -ground aircraft. The Anonymous Mode, when armed, replaces the Flight ID with the GDL 84/88. If the GDL 84/88 is not interfaced to the GDL 84/88, then, when the helicopter has less than 15 knots ground speed and less 25 ft above ground,...
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...ground stations (ADS-R), TIS-B, and FIS-B data from another ADS-B transmitting aircraft. The 1090 MHz receiver receives data directly from ground stations. E Garmin GDL 84/88 ADS-B Transceiver Pilot's Guide 4-1 This information merely supplemental and advisory in nature and is not intended to receive data through the UAT (...978 MHz) and the 1090 MHz receiver. The UAT 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. 4 ADS-B IN The ADS-B In capability allows the...
...ground stations (ADS-R), TIS-B, and FIS-B data from another ADS-B transmitting aircraft. The 1090 MHz receiver receives data directly from ground stations. E Garmin GDL 84/88 ADS-B Transceiver Pilot's Guide 4-1 This information merely supplemental and advisory in nature and is not intended to receive data through the UAT (...978 MHz) and the 1090 MHz receiver. The UAT 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. 4 ADS-B IN The ADS-B In capability allows the...
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...capable of five NM 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. AIRB is , identifies the exact location. 4.2 Traffic The GDL 84/88 receives traffic from multiple sources represent a single traffic target, selects the most...and other identifying information (ICAO address, flight ID, call sign, tail number), the GDL 84/88 determines when tracks from several sources including external sources (ADS-B, ADS-R, and TIS-B). NOTE: The GDL 84/88 observes all applications, including SURF. For GNS units, the exact location of ...
...capable of five NM 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. AIRB is , identifies the exact location. 4.2 Traffic The GDL 84/88 receives traffic from multiple sources represent a single traffic target, selects the most...and other identifying information (ICAO address, flight ID, call sign, tail number), the GDL 84/88 determines when tracks from several sources including external sources (ADS-B, ADS-R, and TIS-B). NOTE: The GDL 84/88 observes all applications, including SURF. For GNS units, the exact location of ...