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G600
Pilot’s
Guide
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© 2008 Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries. All rights reserved. This manual reflects the operation of System Software version 2.00, or later. Some differences in operation may be observed when comparing the information in this manual to later software versions. Garmin International, Inc., 1200 East 151st Street, Olathe, Kansas 66062, U.S.A. Tel: 913/397.8200 Fax: 913/397.8282 Garmin AT, Inc., 2345 Turner Road SE, Salem, OR 97302, U.S.A. Tel: 503/391.3411 Fax 503/364.2138 Garmin (Europe) Lt
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Sec 4 Sec 5 Sec 6 Sec 2 Sec 3 Hazard Additional Annun. Sec 7 Sec 8 Appendix B Foreword Sec 1 System PFD MFD Avoidance Features & Alerts Symbols Glossary Appendix A Index LIMITED WARRANTY This Garmin product is warranted to be free from defects in materials or workmanship for two years from the date of purchase. Within this period, Garmin will, at its sole option, repair or replace any components that fail in normal use. Such repairs or replacement will be made at no charge to the customer f
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WARNING: Navigation and terrain separation must NOT be predicated upon the use of the terrain function. The GDU 620 Terrain Proximity feature is NOT intended to be used as a primary reference for terrain avoidance and does not relieve the pilot from the responsibility of being aware of surroundings during flight. The Terrain Proximity feature is only to be used as an aid for terrain avoidance and is not certified for use in applications requiring a certified terrain awareness system. Ter
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Sec 4 Sec 5 Sec 6 Sec 2 Sec 3 Hazard Additional Annun. Sec 7 Sec 8 Appendix B Foreword Sec 1 System PFD MFD Avoidance Features & Alerts Symbols Glossary Appendix A Index WARNING: Traffic information shown on the GDU 620 Multi Function Display is provided as an aid in visually acquiring traffic. Pilots must maneuver the aircraft based only upon ATC guidance or positive visual acquisition of conflicting traffic. WARNING: XM Weather should not be used for hazardous weather penetration. W
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CAUTION: The Garmin GDU 620 does not contain any user-serviceable parts. Repairs should only be made by an authorized Garmin service center. Unauthorized repairs or modifications could void both the warranty and the pilot’s authority to operate this device under FAA/FCC regulations. CAUTION: The GDU 620 PFD and MFD displays use a lens coated with a special anti-reflective coating that is very sensitive to skin oils, waxes, and abrasive cleaners. CLEANERS CONTAINING AMMONIA WILL HARM T
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Sec 4 Sec 5 Sec 6 Sec 2 Sec 3 Hazard Additional Annun. Sec 7 Sec 8 Appendix B Foreword Sec 1 System PFD MFD Avoidance Features & Alerts Symbols Glossary Appendix A Index Record of Revisions Page Part Number Revision Date Description Range 190-00601-02 A 6/10/08 All Production release B 7/8/08 Update information 190-00601-02 Rev. B v Garmin G600 Pilot’s Guide
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This page intentionally left blank vi 190-00601-02 Rev. B Garmin G600 Pilot’s Guide Sec 6 Sec 5 Sec 4 Appendix B Sec 8 Sec 7 Annun. Additional Hazard Sec 3 Sec 2 Index Appendix A Glossary Symbols & Alerts Features Avoidance MFD PFD Sec 1 System Foreword
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Sec 4 Sec 5 Sec 6 Sec 2 Sec 3 Hazard Additional Annun. Sec 7 Sec 8 Appendix B Foreword Sec 1 System PFD MFD Avoidance Features & Alerts Symbols Glossary Appendix A Index Contents 1 System Overview .................................................................................1-1 1.1 System Description ................................................................................1-1 1.1.1 Line Replaceable Units (LRU) .................................................1-2 1.1.2 GDU 620 .......
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2.2.2 Reference Speeds ..................................................................2-5 2.3 Attitude Indicator ..................................................................................2-5 2.3.1 Extreme Attitude ...................................................................2-7 2.4 Altimeter ..............................................................................................2-8 2.4.1 Setting the Altitude Bug/Altitude Alerting ...............................2-9 2.4.2 Ch
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Sec 4 Sec 5 Sec 6 Sec 2 Sec 3 Hazard Additional Annun. Sec 7 Sec 8 Appendix B Foreword Sec 1 System PFD MFD Avoidance Features & Alerts Symbols Glossary Appendix A Index 3.4.1 System Settings ...................................................................3-46 3.4.1.1 Display Brightness ...............................................................3-47 3.4.1.2 Airspeed Reference Marks ...................................................3-48 3.4.1.3 Synchronization (Dual Installations Only)
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4.2.2.1 Changing the altitude display mode: ....................................4-10 4.2.3 TAS Symbology ....................................................................4-11 4.2.4 Traffic System Status ............................................................4-12 4.2.5 Traffic Pop-Up......................................................................4-14 4.3 TIS Traffic (Optional) ............................................................................4-15 4.3.1 Traffic Map Page....
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Sec 4 Sec 5 Sec 6 Sec 2 Sec 3 Hazard Additional Annun. Sec 7 Sec 8 Appendix B Foreword Sec 1 System PFD MFD Avoidance Features & Alerts Symbols Glossary Appendix A Index 5.1.5 Viewing Chart NOTAMs .........................................................5-7 5.1.6 Day/Night View .....................................................................5-7 5.2 ChartView ............................................................................................5-8 5.2.1 Cycle Number and Revision ....
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Appendix A ................................................................................................. A-1 SD Card Use and Databases ..........................................................................A-1 Jeppesen Databases ...............................................................................A-1 Updating the Jeppesen navigation database ...........................................A-1 Garmin Databases ...........................................................................
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Sec 4 Sec 5 Sec 6 Sec 1 Sec 2 Sec 3 Hazard Additional Annun. Sec 7 Sec 8 Appendix B Foreword System PFD MFD Avoidance Features & Alerts Symbols Glossary Appendix A Index 1 SyStem Overview 1.1 System Description This section provides an overview of the G600 Avionics Display System. The G600 system is an integrated display system that presents primary flight instrumentation, navigation, and a moving map to the pilot through large- format displays. In normal operating mode, the Primary Flight
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Navigator • Temperature Probe (such as the GTP 59) • GMU 44 Magnetometer • GTX 330/330D Mode S Transponder (optional) • GDL 69A Satellite Data Link Receiver (optional) • SL30 NavCom (optional) • Autopilot (optional) • ADF (optional) • Traffic (optional: TAS and TIS) • Audio Panel (optional) 1.1.1 Line Replaceable Units (LRU) This guide covers the operation of the GDU 620 as integrated in the G600 system. The G600 Avionics Display System is an advanced technology avionics suite designed to repl
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Sec 4 Sec 5 Sec 6 Sec 1 Sec 2 Sec 3 Hazard Additional Annun. Sec 7 Sec 8 Appendix B Foreword System PFD MFD Avoidance Features & Alerts Symbols Glossary Appendix A Index 1.1.2 GDU 620 The GDU 620 has dual VGA (640 x 480 pixels) 6.5-inch LCD displays. The left side of the GDU is a PFD and the right side is the MFD. The MFD shows a moving map, flight plan, weather, and more. The PFD shows primary flight information, in place of traditional pitot-static and gyroscopic systems and also provide
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1.1.4 GRS 77 The GRS 77 is an Attitude and Heading Reference System (AHRS) unit that provides aircraft attitude information to the G600 display. The unit contains advanced tilt sensors, accelerometers, and rate sensors. In addition, the GRS 77 interfaces with both the GDC 74A Air Data computer and the GMU 44 magnetometer. The GRS 77 also utilizes GPS data forwarded from the GDU 620. Actual attitude and heading information is sent using an ARINC 429 digital interface to the GDU 620. Figur
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Sec 4 Sec 5 Sec 6 Sec 1 Sec 2 Sec 3 Hazard Additional Annun. Sec 7 Sec 8 Appendix B Foreword System PFD MFD Avoidance Features & Alerts Symbols Glossary Appendix A Index 1.1.6 GTX 330/330D (Optional) Figure 1-6 GTX 330/330D Mode S Transponder The GTX 330/330D is a solid-state transponder that provides Modes A, C, and S functions. The transponder provides traffic information to the display through an ARINC 429 digital interface. NOTE: GTX 33/33D can also be used to display traffic inform
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1.1.8 GDL 69/69A (Optional) The GDL 69/69A is an XM Satellite Radio data link receiver that receives broadcast weather data. The GDL 69A is the same as the GDL 69 with the addition of an XM Satellite Radio audio entertainment receiver. Weather data and control of audio channel and volume is displayed on the MFD, via a High- Speed Data Bus (HSDB) Ethernet connection. The GDL 69A is also interfaced to an audio panel for distribution of the audio signal. A subscription to the XM Satellite Radi
