GNS 430/430A Pilot's Guide and Reference RECORD OF REVISIONS Part Number 190-00140-00 (Rev. J) Change Summary Made various layout corrections, no content changes Revision Date of Revision A 12/98 B 4/99 C 6/99 D 7/99 E 4/00 F 7/00 G 5/03 H 5/06 Description Initial Release Update to conform to recent SW changes Added Addendum Update for SW 2.10 Update for SW 2.15 Updated Power On, Wind Vector, Crossfill, DME, and Fuel Plan Added FDE Section, updated per SW 5.01, misc. changes Changed to 8 inch x 8.5 inch format. Added TERRAIN, misc. changes GNS 430 Pilot's Guide and Reference i COPYRIGHT Copyright © 1998-2006 Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries. All rights reserved. This manual reflects the operation of Main System Software version 5.01 or later. Some differences may be observed when comparing the information in this manual to other software versions. 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TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION 1: INTRODUCTION ........................................... 1-1 1.1 Accessories and Packing List ................................. 1-1 1.2 Key and Knob Functions ......................................... 1-2 1.3 Takeoff Tour............................................................... 1-5 2.1 Communicating using the GNS 430 ...................... 2-1 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6 3.7 3.8 3.9 Main Page Groups .................................................... 3-1 NAV Page Group ....................................................... 3-1 Default NAV Page ..................................................... 3-2 Map Page ................................................................... 3-5 TERRAIN Page .......................................................... 3-14 NAV/COM Page ........................................................ 3-17 Position Page .......................................................... 3-19 Satellite Status Page ............................................. 3-22 Vertical Navigation Page ...................................... 3-24 SECTION 8: NRST PAGES ................................................. 8-1 8.1 8.2 8.3 8.4 8.5 8.6 8.7 8.8 8.9 NRST Page Group ..................................................... 8-1 Nearest Airport Page ............................................... 8-4 Nearest Intersection Page...................................... 8-6 Nearest NDB Page .................................................... 8-6 Nearest VOR Page .................................................... 8-6 Nearest User Waypoint Page ................................. 8-8 Nearest Center (ARTCC) Page ................................ 8-8 Nearest Flight Service Station (FSS) Page .......... 8-9 Nearest Airspace Page .......................................... 8-10 SECTION 2: COM .................................................................. 2-1 SECTION 3: NAV PAGES .................................................. 3-1 SECTION 9: VLOC RECEIVER........................................... 9-1 9.1 VLOC (VOR/LOCALIZER/GLIDESLOPE) Receiver Operations ......................................................................... 9-1 AUX Page Group ................................................... 10-1 Flight Planning Page ........................................... 10-2 Utility Page .......................................................... 10-12 Setup 1 Page ....................................................... 10-20 Setup 2 Page ....................................................... 10-27 SECTION 10: AUX PAGES ............................................... 10-1 10.1 10.2 10.3 10.4 10.5 SECTION 4: DIRECT-TO NAVIGATION......................... 4-1 4.1 Overview .................................................................... 4-1 5.1 Flight Plan Catalog Page ........................................ 5-1 5.2 Active Flight Plan Page ........................................... 5-8 6.1 6.2 6.3 6.4 Approaches, Departures and Arrivals .................. 6-1 Non-Precision Approach Operations .................... 6-3 ILS Approaches ....................................................... 6-26 Points to Remember for All Approaches .......... 6-32 SECTION 5: FLIGHT PLANS ............................................. 5-1 SECTION 11: TERRAIN INTERFACE ............................ 11-1 11.1 Introduction .......................................................... 11-1 11.2 TERRAIN Operation .............................................. 11-2 11.3 TERRAIN Alerts ...................................................... 11-7 SECTION 6: PROCEDURES ............................................... 6-1 SECTION 12: FAULT DETECTION AND EXCLUSION ............................................................................ 12-1 12.1 Detection and Exclusion ..................................... 12-1 12.2 Pre-Departure Verification of FDE.................... 12-2 SECTION 7: WPT PAGES.................................................... 7-1 7.1 WPT Page Group ....................................................... 7-1 7.2 Airport Location Page ............................................. 7-4 7.3 Airport Runway Page .............................................. 7-5 7.4 Airport Frequency Page .......................................... 7-6 7.5 Airport Approach Page ........................................... 7-8 7.6 Airport Arrival Page............................................... 7-11 7.7 Airport Departure Page ........................................ 7-13 7.8 Intersection Page ................................................... 7-14 7.9 NDB Page.................................................................. 7-15 7.10 VOR Page ................................................................ 7-15 7.11 User Waypoint Page ............................................ 7-17 SECTION 13: MESSAGES, ABBREVIATIONS, AND NAV TERMS ............................................................................ 13-1 13.1 Messages................................................................ 13-1 13.2 Abbreviations........................................................ 13-9 13.3 Navigation Terms ............................................... 13-12 Appendix A: Data Card Use ..........................................A-1 Appendix B: Specifications ...........................................B-1 Appendix C: Map Datums..............................................C-1 Appendix D: Troubleshooting Q & A .......................D-1 iii GNS 430 Pilot's Guide and Reference WARNINGS, CAUTIONS, AND NOTES WARNING: Navigation and terrain separation must NOT be predicated upon the use of the TERRAIN function. The TERRAIN 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 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. Terrain data is obtained from third party sources. Garmin is not able to independently verify the accuracy of the terrain data. WARNING: The terrain data should be used only as an aid for situational awareness. Terrain data must not be used as the sole basis for decisions or maneuvers to avoid terrain or obstacles. Terrain data must not be used for navigation. WARNING: The altitude calculated by GNS 430 GPS receivers is geometric height above Mean Sea Level and could vary significantly from the altitude displayed by pressure altimeters in aircraft. GPS altitude should never be used for vertical navigation. Always use pressure altitude displayed by pressure altimeters in the aircraft. WARNING: The Jeppesen database used in the GNS 430 system must be updated regularly in order to ensure that its information remains current. Updates are released every 28 days. A database information packet is included in the GNS 430 package. Pilots using an outdated database do so entirely at their own risk. WARNING: The basemap (land and water data) must not be used for navigation, but rather only for nonnavigational situational awareness. Any basemap indication should be compared with other navigation sources. WARNING: For safety reasons, GNS 430 operational procedures must be learned on the ground. WARNING: The United States government operates the Global Positioning System and is solely responsible for its accuracy and maintenance. The GPS system is subject to changes which could affect the accuracy and performance of all GPS equipment. GPS accuracy may be degraded by the U.S. Department of Defense-imposed Selective Availability (SA) program. With `SA' on, GPS altitude may be in error by several hundred feet. Portions of the Garmin GNS 430 utilize GPS as a precision electronic NAVigation AID (NAVAID). Therefore, as with all NAVAIDs, information presented by the GNS 430 can be misused or misinterpreted and, therefore, become unsafe. iv GNS 430 Pilot's Guide and Reference WARNINGS, CAUTIONS, AND NOTES WARNING: Use the GNS 430 at your own risk. To reduce the risk of unsafe operation, carefully review and understand all aspects of the GNS 430 Pilot's Guide documentation and the GNS 430 Flight Manual Supplement. Thoroughly practice basic operation prior to actual use. During flight operations, carefully compare indications from the GNS 430 to all available navigation sources, including the information from other NAVAIDs, visual sightings, charts, etc. For safety purposes, always resolve any discrepancies before continuing navigation. CAUTION: The GNS 430 display lens is coated with a special anti-reflective coating that is very sensitive to skin oils, waxes, and abrasive cleaners. CLEANERS CONTAINING AMMONIA WILL HARM THE ANTI-REFLECTIVE COATING. It is very important to clean the lens using a clean, lint-free cloth and an eyeglass lens cleaner that is specified as safe for anti-reflective coatings. CAUTION: The Garmin GNS 430 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. NOTE: All visual depictions contained within this document, including screen images of the GNS 430 panel and displays, are subject to change and may not reflect the most current GNS 430 system. Depictions of equipment may differ slightly from the actual equipment. NOTE: This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. NOTE: Unless otherwise specified within this manual, the term `GNS 430' applies to both the GNS 430 and the GNS 430A models. Please, note that the difference between these two models is indicated under `VHF COM Performance' in the Specifications section of this manual (Appendix B). NOTE: This product, its packaging, and its components contain chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or reproductive harm. 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