GNS 530(A) - Garmin

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SECTION 1INTRODUCTIONSECTION 1: INTRODUCTION1.1 Accessories and Packing ListCongratulations on choosing the finest, most advancedpanel mount IFR navigation/communication systemavailable. The GNS 530 represents Garmin’s commitmentto provide accurate, easy-to-use avionics.Before installing and getting started with the GNS 530,please check to see that the package includes the followingitems. If any parts are missing or damaged, please contacta Garmin dealer immediately.Standard Package: GNS 530 Unit NavData CardThe Garmin dealer performs the installation andconfiguration of the GNS 530. The GNS 530 is securedin the installation rack with the proper wiring connectionsperformed. After installation, the NavData Card and theTerrain Data Card (if applicable) are installed into theircorrect slots on the front of the unit (Appendix A). AGarmin dealer can answer questions about the installationsuch as location of antennas or any connections to otherequipment in the panel.NOTE: Help Garmin provide better support bycompleting on-line registration. Registrationensures notification of product updates, newproducts, and provides for lost or stolen unittracking. Have the serial number of the GNS530 available and connect to the website (www.garmin.com). Look for the product registrationlink on the home page. Terrain Data Card Installation Rack Connectors GPS Antenna Pilot’s Guide Quick Reference Guide 400/500 Series Display Interface Pilot’s GuideAddendum Database Subscription Packet Warranty Registration Card GNS 530 Simulator CD-ROM190-00181-00 Rev. HGNS 530(A) Pilot’s Guide and Reference1-1

SECTION 1INTRODUCTION1.2 Key and Knob FunctionsThe GNS 530 is designed to make operation as simpleas possible. The key and knob descriptions (Figure1-1) provide a general overview of the primary function(s)for each key and knob. The takeoff tour (Section 1.3)is intended to provide a brief overview of the primaryfunctions of the GNS 530.Experiment with the unit and refer to the referencesections for more information.Data is entered using the large and small knobs.Experiment with them to become efficient at entering data.This greatly reduces the amount of time spent operatingthe GNS 530 in flight.17283941011125146151618171913Figure 1-1 Keys and Knobs1COM Flip-flop6Large left knob11ENT (enter)16MSG (message)2COM Power/Volume7RNG (map range)12Small right knob17FPL (flight plan)3VLOC Flip-flop8Direct-to13Large right knob18VNAV4VLOC Volume9MENU14CDI19PROC (procedures)5Small left knob10CLR (clear)15OBS1-2GNS 530(A) Pilot’s Guide and Reference190-00181-00 Rev. H

SECTION 1INTRODUCTIONLeft-hand Keys and KnobsRight-hand Keys and Knobs(1) COM Flip-flop Key – Swaps the active and standbyCOM frequencies. Press and hold to select emergencychannel (121.500 MHz).(2) COM Power/Volume Knob – Controls unit powerand communications radio volume. Press momentarily todisable automatic squelch control.(3) VLOC Flip-flop Key – Used to swap the active andstandby VLOC frequencies (i.e., make the selected standby frequency active).(4) VLOC Volume Knob – Controls audio volume forthe selected VOR/Localizer frequency. Press momentarilyto enable/disable the ident tone.(5) Small Left Knob (COM/VLOC) – Used to tunethe kilohertz (kHz) value of the standby frequency forthe communications transceiver (COM) or the VLOCreceiver, whichever is currently selected by the tuningcursor. Press this knob momentarily to toggle the tuningcursor between the COM and VLOC frequency fields.(6) Large Left Knob (COM/VLOC) – Used to tune themegahertz (MHz) value of the standby frequency for thecommunications transceiver (COM) or the VLOC receiver,whichever is currently selected by the tuning cursor.(7) RNG Key – Allows the pilot to select the desired maprange. Use the up arrow to zoom out to a larger area, orthe down arrow to zoom in to a smaller area.(8) Direct-to Key – Provides access to the direct-to function, which allows the pilot to enter a destination waypointand establishes a direct course to the selected destination(Section 4).(9) MENU Key – Displays a context-sensitive list ofoptions. This options list allows the pilot to accessadditional features or make settings changes which relateto the currently displayed page.(10) CLR Key – Used to erase information, remove mapdetail, or to cancel an entry. Press and hold the CLR keyto immediately display the Default NAV Page.(11) ENT Key – Used to approve an operation or completedata entry. It is also used to confirm information duringpower on.(12) Small Right Knob – Used to select pages withinone of the page groups. Press this knob momentarilyto display the on-screen cursor. The cursor allows thepilot to enter data and/or make a selection from a list ofoptions. When entering data, the small right knob is usedto select the desired letter or number and the large rightknob is used to move to the next character space. Thesmall right knob is also used to move the target pointerup (turn clockwise) or down (counterclockwise) when themap panning function is active.(13) Large Right knob – Used to select page groups:NAV, WPT, AUX, or NRST. With the on-screen cursorenabled, the large right knob allows the pilot to movethe cursor about the page. The large right knob is alsoused to move the target pointer right (turn clockwise) orleft (counterclockwise) when the map panning functionis active.190-00181-00 Rev. HGNS 530(A) Pilot’s Guide and Reference1-3

SECTION 1INTRODUCTION NOTE: Data is entered using the large andsmall right knobs (Figure 1-2). Experiment withthem to become efficient at entering data. Thiswill greatly reduce the amount of time spentoperating the GNS 530 in flight.Figure 1-2 Blank Direct-to PageNOTE: When the GNS 530 is displaying a listof information that is too long for the displayscreen, a scroll bar appears along the right-handside of the display (Figure 1-3). The scroll bargraphically indicates the number of additionalitems available within the selected category. Toscroll through the list, press the small right knobto activate the cursor, then turn the large rightknob.Scroll BarBottom Row Keys(14) CDI Key – Used to toggle which navigation source(GPS or VLOC) provides output to an external HSI orCDI.(15) OBS Key – Used to select manual or automaticsequencing of waypoints. Pressing the OBS Key selectsOBS mode, which retains the current ‘active to’ waypointas the navigation reference even after passing the waypoint(i.e., prevents sequencing to the next waypoint). Pressingthe OBS Key again returns the unit to normal operation,with automatic sequencing of waypoints. When OBSmode is selected, the pilot may set the desired courseto/from a waypoint using the Select OBS Course pop-upwindow, or an external OBS selector on the HSI or CDI.(16) MSG Key – Used to view system messages and toalert the pilot to important warnings and requirements.See Section 16.1 for more information on messages.(17) FPL Key – Allows the pilot to create, edit, activate,and invert flight plans, as well as access approaches,departures, and arrivals. A closest point to flight planfeature is also available from the FPL Key. See Section 5for more information on flight plans.(18) VNAV (Vertical Navigation) Key – Allows thepilot to create a three-dimensional profile which providesguidance to a final (target) altitude at a specified locationSee Section 11.(19) PROC Key – Allows the pilot to select and removeapproaches, departures, and arrivals from the flight plan.When using a flight plan, available procedures for thedeparture and/or arrival airport are offered automatically.Otherwise, the pilot may select the desired airport, thenthe desired procedure.Figure 1-3 Scroll Bar1-4GNS 530(A) Pilot’s Guide and Reference190-00181-00 Rev. H

SECTION 1INTRODUCTION1.3 Takeoff TourAfter becoming familiar with the basics, some suggestedreading within this Pilot’s Guide includes:Overview Flight plan features - Section 5The Garmin GNS 530 provides the pilot accuratenavigational data and communication capability, alongwith non-precision and precision approach certificationin the IFR environment. The takeoff tour is designed tofamiliarize the pilot with: IFR procedures - Section 6 Powering up the unit Changing frequencies Entering data Performing a simple direct-to Selecting IFR procedures Unit settings (configuring the unit to the pilot’spreferences) - Section 10If more information is needed, Garmin’s CustomerService staff is available during normal business hours(U.S. Central time zone) at the phone and fax numberslisted on page ii. Garmin can also be reached by mail(page ii) or at our website address, www.garmin.com.Powering up the GNS 530 Using some limited flight plansIn addition, this section briefly covers the Default NAVPage, the Map Page, and the NAV/COM Page, which areavailable as part of the NAV Page Group. These pages areused for most of the in-flight navigation.The takeoff tour assumes that the unit and antennashave been properly installed and that the GNS 530’sdefault settings have not been changed. If any of thefactory default settings (position format, units of measure,selectable fields, etc.) have been changed, the picturesshown here may not exactly match what is shown onthe GNS 530. Prior to using the GNS 530 for the firsttime, Garmin recommends that the aircraft be moved to alocation that is well away from buildings and other aircraftso the unit can collect satellite data without interruption.This takeoff tour is intended to provide a briefintroduction of the GNS 530’s major features. Sections2 through 14 of this manual describe these features andothers in additional detail. Refer to these sections, asneeded to learn or review the details regarding a particularfeature.190-00181-00 Rev. H Waypoint information pages (databaseinformation) - Section 7The GNS 530’s power and COM volume are controlledusing the COM Power/Volume knob at the top leftcorner of the unit. Turning it clockwise turns unit poweron and increases the COM radio volume. After turningthe unit on, a welcome page is displayed while the unitperforms a self test, followed sequentially by the Unit TypePage (Figure 1-4) and the Software Version Page. Then(depending on configuration) the Weather Page, the TrafficPage, the Aviation Database Page, and the Land/Terrain/Obstacles Database Page are sequentially displayed.GNS 530(A) Pilot’s Guide and ReferenceFigure 1-4 Unit Type Page1-5

SECTION 1INTRODUCTIONThe Database Versions Page (Figure 1-5) appearsnext, which shows the current database informationon the NavData and Terrain Data Cards. Databaseinformation highlighted in yellow indicates the databaseis not within its effective dates. The NavData database isupdated every 28 days and must be current for approvedinstrument approach operations. Information on databasesubscriptions is available inside the GNS 530 package.Instrument Panel Self-test PageOnce the database has been acknowledged, theInstrument Panel Self-test Page appears (Figure 1-6).To ensure that the GNS 530 and any connectedinstruments are working properly, check for the followingindications on the CDI/HSI, RMI, external annunciators,and other connected instruments: Course deviation - Half left/no flag TO/FROM flag - TO Bearing to destination - 135 Distance to destination - 10.0 nm All external annunciators (if installed) - On Glideslope - Half up/no flag Time to destination - 4 minutesFigure 1-5 Database Versions Page Desired track - 149.5 Ground speed - 150 knotsAcknowledging the database information:Press the ENT Key.Check CDI/HSI, RMI, andOther Instruments to verifythese IndicationsFuel Capacity isentered manuallyFuel On-Boardand Fuel Floware Providedby Sensors, ifInstalledSelect to SetFuel Level toFull CapacitySelect to displayChecklists PageShould Match CurrentOBS Course SelectionThe Instrument Panel Self-test Page indicates thecurrently selected OBS course, fuel capacity (CAP), fuelon board (FOB), and fuel flow (FF). The fuel capacity,fuel on board, and fuel flow may be manually entered ifthe installation does not include connection to sensorswhich automatically provide these figures.Entering fuel capacity, fuel on board,or fuel flow figures (if not provided bysensors):1)Turn the large right knob to select the FuelCapacity, Fuel on Board, or Fuel Flow field.2)Turn the small and large right knobs to enterthe desired figure (Figure 1-7) and press theENT Key.Figure 1-6 Instrument Panel Self-Test Page1-6GNS 530(A) Pilot’s Guide and Reference190-00181-00 Rev. H

SECTION 1INTRODUCTIONViewing the Checklists Page:1)Turn the large right knob to highlight ‘Go ToChklist?’ (Figure 1-9) and press the ENT Key.Figure 1-7 Fuel Flow SelectedThe Instrument Panel Self-test Page includes s

and the GNS 530 Flight Manual Supplement. Thoroughly practice basic operation prior to actual use. During flight operations, carefully compare indications from the GNS 530 to all available navigation sources, including the information from other NAVAIDs, visual sightings, charts, etc. For safety purposes, always resolve any