Garmin manual 190-01122-03 Rev. a GDL 88 ADS-B Transceiver Pilot’s Guide

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WARNING: For safety reasons, GDL 88 operational procedures must be learned on the ground.

WARNING: This unit provides the ability to receive weather information through external sources. Use weather data only as an aid to situational awareness. Such weather information is merely supplemental and advisory in nature and is not intended to be relied upon as safety-critical information in connection with any aviation, vehicle, or marine usage. The user should always exercise caution and common sense when confronted with severe weather conditions.

WARNING: Do not use data link weather information for maneuvering in, near, or around areas of hazardous weather. Information contained within data link weather products may not accurately depict current weather conditions.

WARNING: Traffic information 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.

CAUTION: The Garmin GDL 88 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 images of the GDL 88 and the bezel, displays, and screens of other products are subject to change and may not reflect the most current software or hardware. 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: This product, its packaging, and its components contain chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or reproductive harm.This notice is being provided in accordance with California’s Proposition

65.If you have any questions or would like additional information, please refer to our web site at www.garmin.com/prop65.

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Contents GDL October 190-01122-03 Rev. a GDL 88 ADS-B Transceiver Pilot’s Guide 190-01122-03 Rev. a Record of Revisions GDL 88 ADS-B Transceiver Pilot’s Guide Contents Index Index-1 GDL 88D System Functions IntroductionTraffic alerting GDL 88 Part NumbersADS-B System Overview Services if you’re equipped with an ADS-B In solutionADS-B Coverage vs Altitude Planned for 2014 FAA Illustration GNS GTN ADS-B Broadcast ADS-BADS-R Operation FAA Illustration Automatic Dependent Surveillance Rebroadcast ADS-RTraffic Information Service Broadcast TIS-B Flight Information Service Broadcast FIS-B GDL 88 ADS-B Out Data GDL 88 ADS-B OUTPressure Altitude Broadcast Inhibit Pabi Self-InterrogationAir/Ground Determination Anonymous ModeThis page intentionally left blank GDL 88 ADS-B In Data GDL 88 ADS-BTraffic Applications SURF, AIRB, etc TrafficAirb Display with the GTN GDL 88 ADS-B Transceiver Pilot’s Guide TCAS/TAS GDL 88 Integration with TCAD/TAS/TCASConflict Situational Awareness CSA No-Heading Source Traffic InformationLook This page intentionally left blank Regular basis, in accordance with the following table WeatherFIS-B Nexrad Nexrad Limitations Nexrad AbnormalitiesNexrad Nexrad IntensityFIS-B TFRs FIS-B METARsFIS-B PIREPs SIGMETs and AIRMETs FIS-B Winds and Temperatures AloftInstallation Configurations Possible Installation ConfigurationsGDL 88 Only No Display Interfaces ADS-B GlossaryHAT Tcas This page intentionally left blank Appendix TroubleshootingContact Garmin Servicing Your UnitSoftware License Agreement Limited Warranty Index GDL 88 ADS-B Transceiver Pilot’s Guide Page Garmin Corporation Garmin International, Inc