INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING THIS SAMPLE FLIGHT MANUAL SUPPLEMENT
1. A flight manual supplement may be created for each installation, using this document as a guideline. Variations to the configurations recommended in this document, including external switches and annunciators, must be approved by the FAA on an individual basis.
2. These instructions are for reference only and should not be included as part of the flight manual supplement.
3. If known, the name of the FAA individual authorizing the FMS should be typed directly beneath the signature line on the cover page.
4. Non-applicable sections must be omitted and all paragraphs re-numbered accordingly.
5. “Log of Revisions” sheet immediately following this page, details changes to the Garmin document and is not part of the aircraft specific, individual FMS.
6. This sample may be used for both the GTX 330 and GTX 330D. When used for a GTX 330D (diversity transponder that uses 2 antennas), replace “330” with “330D” in all locations except in the titles to documents. Document titles are underlined.
7. In accordance with FSAW 98-04B, the AFMS may be signed by the Aviation Safety Inspector.
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Aircraft Make: GARMIN GTX 330 Mode S Transponder
Aircraft Model:
Aircraft Serial Number:
Installation Center GARMIN GTX 330 Mode S Transponder
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FAA APPROVED FLIGHT MANUAL SUPPLEMENT
GARMIN GTX 330 MODE S TRANSPONDER
AIRCRAFT MAKE:
AIRCRAFT MODEL:
AIRCRAFT SERIAL NO.:
This document must be carried in the aircraft at all times. It describes the operating procedures for the GARMIN GTX 330 Mode S Transponder System when it has been installed in accordance with GARMIN Installation Manual P/N 190-00207-02 Rev.___ (Rev. A or later) and FAA Form 337 dated______.
For aircraft with a FAA Approved Airplane Flight Manual, this document serves as the FAA Approved Flight Manual Supplement for the GARMIN GTX 330. For aircraft that do not have an approved flight manual, this document serves as the FAA Approved Supplemental Flight Manual for the GARMIN GTX 330.
The Information contained herein supplements or supersedes the basic Airplane Flight Manual only in those areas listed herein. For limitations, procedures, and performance information not contained in this document, consult the basic Airplane Flight Manual.
FAA APPROVED
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Table of Contents
SECTION PAGE
GENERAL
LIMITATIONS
EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
NORMAL PROCEDURES
PERFORMANCE 4
WEIGHT AND BALANCE
AIRPLANE & SYSTEM DESCRIPTIONS
SECTION IGENERAL
1. The Garmin GTX 330 panel mounted Mode S Transponder is a radio transmitter and receiver that operates on radar frequencies, receiving ground radar or TCAS interrogations at 1030 MHz and transmitting a coded response of pulses to ground-based radar on a frequency of 1090 MHz. The GTX 330 is equipped with IDENT capability that activates the Special Position Identification (SPI) pulse for 18 seconds. Mode S transmit/receive capability also requires 1090 MHz transmitting and1030 MHz receiving for Mode S functions.
2. In addition to displaying the code, reply symbol and mode of operation, the GTX 330 screen will display pressure altitude, density altitude, temperature, and timer functions, depending on equipment connections and configuration selection. The unit also features an altitude monitor, Traffic Information Service (TIS) traffic advisories and flight timers. A voice or tone audio output announces altitude deviation, TIS traffic advisory and count down timer expiration.
SECTION II
LIMITATIONS
1. Display of TIS traffic information is advisory only and does not relieve the pilot responsibility to “see and avoid” other aircraft. Aircraft maneuvers shall not be predicated on the TIS displayed information.
2. Display of TIS traffic information does not constitute a TCAS I or TCAS II collision avoidance system as required 14 CFR Part 121 or part 135.
3. Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) state that “When an Air Traffic Control (ATC) clearance has been obtained, no pilot-in-command (PIC) may deviate from that clearance, except in an emergency, unless he obtains an amended clearance.” Traffic information provided by the TIS up-link does not relieve the PIC of this responsibility.
4. The 400/500 Series Garmin Display Interfaces (Pilot’s Guide Addendum) P/N 190-00140-13 Rev. A or later revision must be accessible to the flight crew during flight.
5. 400/500 Series Main software 4.00 or later FAA approved software is required to operate the TIS interface and provide TIS functionality.
SECTION III
EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
No change.
SECTION IV
NORMAL PROCEDURES
1. DETAILED TRANSPONDER OPERATING PROCEDURES
Normal transponder operating procedures are described in the GARMIN GTX 330 Pilot's Guide, P/N 190-00207-00, Rev. A, or later appropriate revision.
2. DISPLAY OF TRAFFIC INFORMATION SERVICE (TIS) DATA
TIS surveillance data uplinked by Air Traffic Control (ATC) radar through the GTX 330 Mode S Transponder will appear on the interfaced display device (Garmin 400 or 500 series products). For detailed operating instructions and information regarding the TIS interface, refer to the 400/500 Series Garmin Display Interfaces (Pilot’s Guide Addendum) P/N 190-00140-13 Rev. A or later appropriate revision.
SECTION V
PERFORMANCE
No change.
SECTION VI
WEIGHT AND BALANCE
See current weight and balance data.
SECTION VII
AIRPLANE & SYSTEM DESCRIPTIONS
See the 400/500 Series Garmin Display Interfaces (Pilot’s Guide Addendum), P/N 190-00140-13 and GTX 330 Pilot’s Guide, P/N 190-00207-00 for a complete description of the GTX 330 system.
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