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...INCLUDING ANY LIABILITY ARISING UNDER ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, STATUTORY OR OTHERWISE. A Garmin GTS 8XX Series Traffic Advisory System i Within this period, Garmin will be made at no charge to the customer for parts and labor, provided that the customer shall be free... from the date of purchase. LIMITED WARRANTY This Garmin product is warranted to be responsible for two ...
...INCLUDING ANY LIABILITY ARISING UNDER ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, STATUTORY OR OTHERWISE. A Garmin GTS 8XX Series Traffic Advisory System i Within this period, Garmin will be made at no charge to the customer for parts and labor, provided that the customer shall be free... from the date of purchase. LIMITED WARRANTY This Garmin product is warranted to be responsible for two ...
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... system limitations. It is intended for non-transponder equipped airplanes or unresponsive airplanes. Warnings, Cautions, and Notes WARNING: The GTS 8XX Series Traffic Advisory System (TAS and TCAS I C118, C166a Table 1 GTS 8XX Series Family TSO Compliance ii Garmin GTS 8XX Series Traffic Advisory System 190-00587-02 Rev. No avoidance maneuvers should remain vigilant for...
... system limitations. It is intended for non-transponder equipped airplanes or unresponsive airplanes. Warnings, Cautions, and Notes WARNING: The GTS 8XX Series Traffic Advisory System (TAS and TCAS I C118, C166a Table 1 GTS 8XX Series Family TSO Compliance ii Garmin GTS 8XX Series Traffic Advisory System 190-00587-02 Rev. No avoidance maneuvers should remain vigilant for...
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... 7 Operation...8 GTS 8XX Series Traffic 8 Theory of Operation 8 TAS/TCAS Surveillance Volume 8 TAS/TCAS Symbology 9 GTS 8XX Series Sensitivity Level 11 Traffic Advisory (TA) Alerting Conditions 12 TAS/TCAS Alerts 13 System Test 14 Power-Up 15 System Status 15 Q and A...17 Glossary...19 Index...20 190-00587-02 Rev. A Garmin GTS 8XX Series Traffic Advisory System...
... 7 Operation...8 GTS 8XX Series Traffic 8 Theory of Operation 8 TAS/TCAS Surveillance Volume 8 TAS/TCAS Symbology 9 GTS 8XX Series Sensitivity Level 11 Traffic Advisory (TA) Alerting Conditions 12 TAS/TCAS Alerts 13 System Test 14 Power-Up 15 System Status 15 Q and A...17 Glossary...19 Index...20 190-00587-02 Rev. A Garmin GTS 8XX Series Traffic Advisory System...
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... class of equipment. 2 Garmin GTS 8XX Series Traffic Advisory System 190-00587-02 Rev. Broadcast (ADS-B) receiver which is installed with an ADS-B link transmit class of equipment. Product Description The GTS 8XX Series Traffic Advisory System (TAS) and Traffic Collision Avoidance System (TCAS ...I ) microprocessor-based sub-systems products consist of the GTS 800, GTS 820 and GTS 850. The systems use Garmin's CLEAR CASTM technology to correlate ADS...
... class of equipment. 2 Garmin GTS 8XX Series Traffic Advisory System 190-00587-02 Rev. Broadcast (ADS-B) receiver which is installed with an ADS-B link transmit class of equipment. Product Description The GTS 8XX Series Traffic Advisory System (TAS) and Traffic Collision Avoidance System (TCAS ...I ) microprocessor-based sub-systems products consist of the GTS 800, GTS 820 and GTS 850. The systems use Garmin's CLEAR CASTM technology to correlate ADS...
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... the FAA Advisory Circular entitled "Airworthiness 190-00587-02 Rev. The GTS 8XX Series provides for altitude reporting intruders, relative altitude and vertical trend. A Garmin GTS 8XX Series Traffic Advisory System 3 More information is called out. Product GTS 800 GTS 820 GTS 850 Traffic Advisory System (TAS) X X Traffic Alert and Collision Avoidance System X (TCAS I symbology as such. TCAS I ) LRU...
... the FAA Advisory Circular entitled "Airworthiness 190-00587-02 Rev. The GTS 8XX Series provides for altitude reporting intruders, relative altitude and vertical trend. A Garmin GTS 8XX Series Traffic Advisory System 3 More information is called out. Product GTS 800 GTS 820 GTS 850 Traffic Advisory System (TAS) X X Traffic Alert and Collision Avoidance System X (TCAS I symbology as such. TCAS I ) LRU...
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... TCAS I)" is utilized to depict traffic information. Manufacturer Model Garmin GMX 200/MX20 Garmin GNS 400/500 Series Garmin GNS 400W/500W Series Garmin GNS 480 Garmin GDU 620 Avidyne EX500 (MFD Only) Honeywell Bendix/King KMD 550/850 Sandel SN3500/SN4500 Table 3 GTS 8XX Series Compatible Display Units 4 Garmin GTS 8XX Series Traffic Advisory System 190-00587-02 Rev...
... TCAS I)" is utilized to depict traffic information. Manufacturer Model Garmin GMX 200/MX20 Garmin GNS 400/500 Series Garmin GNS 400W/500W Series Garmin GNS 480 Garmin GDU 620 Avidyne EX500 (MFD Only) Honeywell Bendix/King KMD 550/850 Sandel SN3500/SN4500 Table 3 GTS 8XX Series Compatible Display Units 4 Garmin GTS 8XX Series Traffic Advisory System 190-00587-02 Rev...
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... can track up to 45 intruding aircraft equipped with Mode A/C transponders, and up to boost the interrogation range. A Garmin GTS 8XX Series Traffic Advisory System 5 GTS 800 The GTS 800 is a TAS system that can track up to 45 Mode A/C/S targets, and display up to 40 NM in...system will interface with Mode S transponders. GTS 820 The GTS 820 is remotely installed near the top directional antenna to 30 intruders equipped with a variety of up to the intruder aircraft. Operational capabilities are similar for airborne traffic surveillance for retractable gear aircraft. 190-00587-...
... can track up to 45 intruding aircraft equipped with Mode A/C transponders, and up to boost the interrogation range. A Garmin GTS 8XX Series Traffic Advisory System 5 GTS 800 The GTS 800 is a TAS system that can track up to 45 Mode A/C/S targets, and display up to 40 NM in...system will interface with Mode S transponders. GTS 820 The GTS 820 is remotely installed near the top directional antenna to 30 intruders equipped with a variety of up to the intruder aircraft. Operational capabilities are similar for airborne traffic surveillance for retractable gear aircraft. 190-00587-...
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... to provide altitude, distance, and bearing of threat aircraft. Interrogations from the bottom directional antenna are shaded from replies received on the bottom antenna. 6 Garmin GTS 8XX Series Traffic Advisory System 190-00587-02 Rev. GA 58 Directional Antenna The GA 58 directional four element antenna is included with bottom monopole antennas (recommended...
... to provide altitude, distance, and bearing of threat aircraft. Interrogations from the bottom directional antenna are shaded from replies received on the bottom antenna. 6 Garmin GTS 8XX Series Traffic Advisory System 190-00587-02 Rev. GA 58 Directional Antenna The GA 58 directional four element antenna is included with bottom monopole antennas (recommended...
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A Garmin GTS 8XX Series Traffic Advisory System 7 Figure 3 Bottom-Mounted Monopole Antenna GPA 65 PA / LNA Module (GTS 820 & 850 only) The GPA 65 is a combined Power Amplifier and Low Noise Amplifier module used in the higher power GTS 820 and 850. Figure 4 GPA 65 PA/LNA Module 190-00587-02 Rev. Bottom Mounted Monopole Antenna...
A Garmin GTS 8XX Series Traffic Advisory System 7 Figure 3 Bottom-Mounted Monopole Antenna GPA 65 PA / LNA Module (GTS 820 & 850 only) The GPA 65 is a combined Power Amplifier and Low Noise Amplifier module used in the higher power GTS 820 and 850. Figure 4 GPA 65 PA/LNA Module 190-00587-02 Rev. Bottom Mounted Monopole Antenna...
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... Closest Point of Mode A/C/S transponders to limit potential interference from frequency congestion. A Operation GTS 8XX Series Traffic The Garmin GTS 8XX Series unit is 12 NM in the forward direction and the maximum interrogation transmitter power remains constant. The...interrogates the transponders of own altitude. GTS 800 and GTS 820) or Traffic Alert and Collision Avoidance System (TCAS I system. The GTS 8XX Series also provides visual and aural traffic alerts including voice announcements to the intruder. 8 Garmin GTS 8XX Series Traffic Advisory System 190-00587-02 Rev...
... Closest Point of Mode A/C/S transponders to limit potential interference from frequency congestion. A Operation GTS 8XX Series Traffic The Garmin GTS 8XX Series unit is 12 NM in the forward direction and the maximum interrogation transmitter power remains constant. The...interrogates the transponders of own altitude. GTS 800 and GTS 820) or Traffic Alert and Collision Avoidance System (TCAS I system. The GTS 8XX Series also provides visual and aural traffic alerts including voice announcements to the intruder. 8 Garmin GTS 8XX Series Traffic Advisory System 190-00587-02 Rev...
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... rate, distance, and vertical separation meet the criteria to confirm the supported symbology. a minus sign "-" indicates traffic is below the corresponding intruder symbol in the following table. A Garmin GTS 8XX Series Traffic Advisory System 9 TAS/TCAS Symbology The GTS 8XX Series supports displays that is beyond the selected display range is indicated by a "+" symbol; Refer...
... rate, distance, and vertical separation meet the criteria to confirm the supported symbology. a minus sign "-" indicates traffic is below the corresponding intruder symbol in the following table. A Garmin GTS 8XX Series Traffic Advisory System 9 TAS/TCAS Symbology The GTS 8XX Series supports displays that is beyond the selected display range is indicated by a "+" symbol; Refer...
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Intruder Altitude and Vertical Trend Figure 5 Intruder Altitude and Vertical Trend Arrow The GTS 8XX Series automatically suppresses the display of altitude-reporting aircraft on the ground under either of the following conditions: • On-ground aircraft is equipped with a Mode S transponder that reports the on-ground state. • On-ground aircraft is equipped with a Mode C transponder, and own aircraft's radar altimeter (if installed) is displaying 1700 feet AGL or less. 10 Garmin GTS 8XX Series Traffic Advisory System 190-00587-02 Rev. A
Intruder Altitude and Vertical Trend Figure 5 Intruder Altitude and Vertical Trend Arrow The GTS 8XX Series automatically suppresses the display of altitude-reporting aircraft on the ground under either of the following conditions: • On-ground aircraft is equipped with a Mode S transponder that reports the on-ground state. • On-ground aircraft is equipped with a Mode C transponder, and own aircraft's radar altimeter (if installed) is displaying 1700 feet AGL or less. 10 Garmin GTS 8XX Series Traffic Advisory System 190-00587-02 Rev. A
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... altimeter is installed and own altitude is below 120 knots (no radio altimeter is determined according the following conditions: 1. GTS 8XX Series Sensitivity Level The GTS 8XX Series issues Traffic Advisories according to a radio altimeter, or if the gear/ wheel is below 2,000 feet AGL (if equipped with ...installed in SLB at all times. In both SLA and SLB, audio alerts are suppressed only under the following order: 1. A Garmin GTS 8XX Series Traffic Advisory System 11 Ground speed is configured as fixed, the system will remain in airport environment and avoid nuisance...
... altimeter is installed and own altitude is below 120 knots (no radio altimeter is determined according the following conditions: 1. GTS 8XX Series Sensitivity Level The GTS 8XX Series issues Traffic Advisories according to a radio altimeter, or if the gear/ wheel is below 2,000 feet AGL (if equipped with ...installed in SLB at all times. In both SLA and SLB, audio alerts are suppressed only under the following order: 1. A Garmin GTS 8XX Series Traffic Advisory System 11 Ground speed is configured as fixed, the system will remain in airport environment and avoid nuisance...
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.... A No Intruder closing rate provides less than 20 seconds. A Or: Intruder range is within 0.2 NM and vertical separation is within 800 feet. Traffic Advisory (TA) Alerting Conditions Sensitivity Intruder Altitude Level Available TA Alerting Conditions A Yes Intruder closing rate provides less than 20 seconds of horizontal separation and... Or: Intruder closing rate provides less than 20 seconds of vertical and horizontal separation. Table 5 TA Sensitivity Level and TA Alerting Criteria 12 Garmin GTS 8XX Series Traffic Advisory System 190-00587-02 Rev.
.... A No Intruder closing rate provides less than 20 seconds. A Or: Intruder range is within 0.2 NM and vertical separation is within 800 feet. Traffic Advisory (TA) Alerting Conditions Sensitivity Intruder Altitude Level Available TA Alerting Conditions A Yes Intruder closing rate provides less than 20 seconds of horizontal separation and... Or: Intruder closing rate provides less than 20 seconds of vertical and horizontal separation. Table 5 TA Sensitivity Level and TA Alerting Criteria 12 Garmin GTS 8XX Series Traffic Advisory System 190-00587-02 Rev.
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...for details. The text will be displayed on the display as a TA symbol or annunciation. A Garmin GTS 8XX Series Traffic Advisory System 13 voice alert is annunciated on the Traffic Page instead of own altitude), or "Altitude not available" "Less than one mile", "One ...the bearing, relative altitude, and approximate distance from the intruder that initially triggered the TA are no longer present. No-Bearing TA Traffic Annunciation Figure 6 Traffic Annunciation Bearing Relative Altitude Distance "One o'clock" through "Twelve o'clock" or "No Bearing" "High", "Low", "Same ...
...for details. The text will be displayed on the display as a TA symbol or annunciation. A Garmin GTS 8XX Series Traffic Advisory System 13 voice alert is annunciated on the Traffic Page instead of own altitude), or "Altitude not available" "Less than one mile", "One ...the bearing, relative altitude, and approximate distance from the intruder that initially triggered the TA are no longer present. No-Bearing TA Traffic Annunciation Figure 6 Traffic Annunciation Bearing Relative Altitude Distance "One o'clock" through "Twelve o'clock" or "No Bearing" "High", "Low", "Same ...
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... Series provides a system test mode to complete. A System Test NOTE: GTS 8XX Series traffic surveillance is complete, the GTS 8XX Series enters Standby Mode. Figure 7 Self-Test Mode 14 Garmin GTS 8XX Series Traffic Advisory System 190-00587-02 Rev. The test takes ten seconds to verify the TAS system ...is operating normally. When the system test is not available during the system test. For the GTS 850, the aural announcement is heard...
... Series provides a system test mode to complete. A System Test NOTE: GTS 8XX Series traffic surveillance is complete, the GTS 8XX Series enters Standby Mode. Figure 7 Self-Test Mode 14 Garmin GTS 8XX Series Traffic Advisory System 190-00587-02 Rev. The test takes ten seconds to verify the TAS system ...is operating normally. When the system test is not available during the system test. For the GTS 850, the aural announcement is heard...
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... TAS/ TCAS I unit DATA FAILED Data is being received from the TAS/ TCAS I unit Table 8 TAS/TCAS Failure Annunciations 190-00587-02 Rev. A Garmin GTS 8XX Series Traffic Advisory System 15 See the particular pilot's guide for TAs to be in Standby Mode. System Status The... traffic mode is in Operating Mode for traffic to be selected. The unit also automatically transitions from OPERATE to STANDBY mode 24 seconds after takeoff. After power-up, the GTS 8XX Series is annunciated on the display product. Power-Up NOTE...
... TAS/ TCAS I unit DATA FAILED Data is being received from the TAS/ TCAS I unit Table 8 TAS/TCAS Failure Annunciations 190-00587-02 Rev. A Garmin GTS 8XX Series Traffic Advisory System 15 See the particular pilot's guide for TAs to be in Standby Mode. System Status The... traffic mode is in Operating Mode for traffic to be selected. The unit also automatically transitions from OPERATE to STANDBY mode 24 seconds after takeoff. After power-up, the GTS 8XX Series is annunciated on the display product. Power-Up NOTE...
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.../ descending). The annunciations may vary by display product. Table 8 TAS Traffic Status Annunciations 16 Garmin GTS 8XX Series Traffic Advisory System 190-00587-02 Rev. A See the particular pilot's guide for specific details. Traffic Status Banner Annunciation Description TA OFF SCALE A Traffic Advisory is removed when traffic comes within the selected display range. Annunciation indicates distance in...
.../ descending). The annunciations may vary by display product. Table 8 TAS Traffic Status Annunciations 16 Garmin GTS 8XX Series Traffic Advisory System 190-00587-02 Rev. A See the particular pilot's guide for specific details. Traffic Status Banner Annunciation Description TA OFF SCALE A Traffic Advisory is removed when traffic comes within the selected display range. Annunciation indicates distance in...
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... to distinguish between the two, but with their flight ID. The TAS/TCAS I data? Passive surveillance functionality is available when the GTS 8XX system is installed with an ADS-B transmitter, is ADS-B (passive surveillance) available? For systems that are correlated with ADS-B ... display of ADS-B? 1090 MHz Extended Squitter ADS-B data contains additional information about the target aircraft. A Garmin GTS 8XX Series Traffic Advisory System 17 Display characteristics that use Garmin's High-Speed Data Bus (HSDB) to communicate data to the display device. 190-00587-02 Rev....
... to distinguish between the two, but with their flight ID. The TAS/TCAS I data? Passive surveillance functionality is available when the GTS 8XX system is installed with an ADS-B transmitter, is ADS-B (passive surveillance) available? For systems that are correlated with ADS-B ... display of ADS-B? 1090 MHz Extended Squitter ADS-B data contains additional information about the target aircraft. A Garmin GTS 8XX Series Traffic Advisory System 17 Display characteristics that use Garmin's High-Speed Data Bus (HSDB) to communicate data to the display device. 190-00587-02 Rev....
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... an altitude reporter). The higher power products, GTS 820 TAS and GTS 850 TCAS I require a Garmin Extended Squitter Mode S transponder for the GTS 8XX Series installation? Is a Mode C or S transponder required for ADS-B operation. 18 Garmin GTS 8XX Series Traffic Advisory System 190-00587-02 Rev. The GTS 820 TAS and GTS 850 TCAS I , require a Mode S transponder that is...
... an altitude reporter). The higher power products, GTS 820 TAS and GTS 850 TCAS I require a Garmin Extended Squitter Mode S transponder for the GTS 8XX Series installation? Is a Mode C or S transponder required for ADS-B operation. 18 Garmin GTS 8XX Series Traffic Advisory System 190-00587-02 Rev. The GTS 820 TAS and GTS 850 TCAS I , require a Mode S transponder that is...