Messages | 3D Connexion GNS 530(A) instruction

SECTION 16: MESSAGES,

ABBREVIATIONS, AND NAV TERMS

16.1 MESSAGES

The GNS 530 uses a ﬂashing ‘MSG’ annunciator at the bottom of the screen (directly above the MSG Key) to alert the pilot of any important information or warnings. While most messages are advisory in nature, warning messages may require pilot intervention.

When the ‘MSG’ annunciator ﬂashes, press the MSG Key to display the message. Press the MSG Key again to return to the previous page.

The following is a list of available messages and their meanings:

Airspace ahead -- less than 10 minutes - The GPS-calculated course is projected to enter a special use airspace within 10 minutes. This message is automatically disabled within 30 nm of an arrival airport, when an approach is loaded.

Airspace near and ahead - The GPS-calculated position is within 2 nm of the boundary of a special use airspace and the course is projected to enter the airspace within 10 minutes. This message is automatically disabled within 30 nm of an arrival airport, when an approach is loaded.

All data referenced to True North - The GNS 530 has not detected a NavData card in the left data card slot.

SECTION 16 – MESSAGES,

ABBREVIATIONS, & NAV TERMS

Altitude input failure - The GNS 530 is conﬁgured to receive altitude serializer data (Icarus, Rosetta, or Shadin) and it is not being received. Or, the data was being received, but has been interrupted. If a grey code altitude input is available, it is used instead. If the problem persists, contact a Garmin dealer and check the installation and installation settings. When this message occurs, no pilot action is required if enough satellites are available for a 3D position ﬁx (provided no RAIM warnings are present). However, if only a 2D position ﬁx is possible, the pilot should maintain the GPS altitude within 1,000 feet of pressure altitude by entering the altitude on the Position Page.

Approach is not active - The approach could not transition to ‘active’, at 2 nm or closer to the FAF. Verify that ‘SUSP’ DOES NOT appear directly above the OBS Key, indicating the auto waypoint sequencing is suspended. This message also appears if Receiver Autonomous Integrity Monitoring (RAIM) has determined that sufﬁcient GPS satellite coverage DOES NOT exist for the current phase of ﬂight (along with a ‘RAIM not available from FAF to MAP’ message).

Approaching target altitude - The current GPS- computed altitude is within 500 feet of the ﬁnal Vertical Navigation target altitude.

Approaching VNAV proﬁle - The aircraft is within one minute of reaching the initial Vertical Navigation descent, or climb, point.

Arrival at waypoint [waypoint name] - The aircraft is within the arrival alarm circle for the indicated waypoint. The size of the arrival alarm circle is deﬁned from the ‘CDI/Alarms’ menu option on the Setup Page.

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GNS 530(A) Pilot’s Guide and Reference

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GNS 530(A) specifications

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3D Connexion GNS 530(A) manual Messages ABBREVIATIONS, & NAV Terms

Models: GNS 530(A)