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    GDL 84/88 ADS-B Transceiver Pilot's Guide
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    or stored in any storage medium, for any purpose without the express written permission of Garmin. Garmin hereby grants permission to download a single copy of this manual and of any revision to this manual onto a hard drive or other electronic storage medium to be viewed for personal use, provided
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    positive visual acquisition of conflicting traffic. NOTE: The Garmin GDL 84/88 does not contain any user-serviceable parts. Repairs should only be made by an authorized Garmin service , its packaging, and its garmin.com/prop65. 190-01122-03 Rev. E Garmin GDL 84/88 ADS-B Transceiver Pilot's Guide i
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    and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Furthermore, if these remedies do not correct the problem. ii Garmin GDL 84/88 ADS-B Transceiver Pilot's Guide 190-01122-03 Rev. E
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    B 04/12/13 Prepared document for print production. C 06/19/13 Revised NEXRAD description. D 07/11/14 Revised for SW Ver 3.0 and added Flight Stream compatibility. E 12/16/14 Added GDL 84 and helicopter functionality. 190-01122-03 Rev. E Garmin GDL 84/88 ADS-B Transceiver Pilot's Guide iii
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    for your unit, please contact your Garmin dealer. Help us better support you by completing our on-line site (www.garmin.com or https://fly.garmin.com/fly-garmin) and look for our Product Registration link on the Home page. iv Garmin GDL 84/88 ADS-B Transceiver Pilot's Guide 190-01122-03
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    NEXRAD Abnormalities 5-3 5.1.2 NEXRAD Limitations 5-3 5.1.3 NEXRAD 5-4 5.2 FIS-B TFRs 5-5 5.3 FIS-B METARs 5-6 5.4 FIS-B PIREPs 5-7 5.5 FIS-B Winds and Temperatures Aloft 5-7 5.6 SIGMETs and AIRMETs 5-7 190-01122-03 Rev. E Garmin GDL 84/88 ADS-B Transceiver Pilot's Guide v
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    Stream Interface (Optional 6-4 7 Glossary 7-1 8 Appendix 8-1 8.1 Troubleshooting 8-1 8.2 Servicing Your Unit 8-1 8.3 Contact Garmin 8-1 8.4 Software License Agreement 8-2 8.5 LIMITED WARRANTY 8-3 Index...Index-1 vi Garmin GDL 84/88 ADS-B Transceiver Pilot's Guide 190-01122-03 Rev. E
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    C154c Class A1H. For installation in helicopters the GDL 84/88 offers additional functionality as documented in this guide. 1.1 GDL 84/88 System Functions 1.1.1 GDL 84 Functions The GDL 84 performs the following functions: • UAT transmission (978 MHz) The GDL 84 transmits ADS-B Out data on the
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    present a "fused" traffic display to the flight crew. • Output of ADS-B and TAS/TCAS I traffic data to an external display The GDL 88 is capable of providing a situational awareness traffic display on compatible displays. 1-2 Garmin GDL 84/88 ADS-B Transceiver Pilot's Guide 190-01122-03 Rev. E
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    in the FAA NextGen air traffic control system and is comprised of three segments: ADS-B (Broadcast), ADS-R (Rebroadcast), and TIS-B. See http://www.faa.gov/ for more information on the status of ADS-B implementation. 190-01122-03 Rev. E Garmin GDL 84/88 ADS-B Transceiver Pilot's Guide 2-1
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    track or heading and cannot place ADS targets on the display. GTN Within coverage of a TIS-B ground station. GTN Not within coverage of a TIS-B ground station. Table 2-1 Map TIS-B Availability Symbols for the GDL 88 2-2 Garmin GDL 84/88 ADS-B Transceiver Pilot's Guide 190-01122-03 Rev. E
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    -B position reports from aircraft in the vicinity guaranteeing the most complete traffic picture is available to the flight crew without relying on being within ground station coverage and ADS-R to provide this complete picture. 190-01122-03 Rev. E Garmin GDL 84/88 ADS-B Transceiver Pilot's Guide
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    the participant is provided by the ground station, to include altitude, position, ground speed, and ground track. TIS-B data is broadcast once services are not being provided specific to your aircraft and the traffic picture may not be complete. 2-4 Garmin GDL 84/88 ADS-B Transceiver Pilot's Guide
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    service provides Manual. Examples of these products include NEXRAD Precipitation, Graphical TFRs, Graphical AIRMETs/SIGMETs, METARs, TAFs, winds aloft, status of Special Use Airspaces (SUA), and textual NOTAMs. Figure 2-6 FIS-B Operation - FAA Illustration 190-01122-03 Rev. E Garmin GDL 84/88 ADS
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    by other aircraft using ADS-B In equipment and FAA ground stations. ADS-B Out provides air traffic controllers with real-time position information that is, , and capability data. Figure 3-1 GDL 84/88 ADS-B In and Out 190-01122-03 Rev. E Garmin GDL 84/88 ADS-B Transceiver Pilot's Guide 3-1
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    controlling display or as a stand-alone switch in the cockpit. While conducting operations within airspace requiring ADS-B Out compliant transmissions, per 14 CFR 91.225, PABI should not be activated unless directed by ATC. 3-2 Garmin GDL 84/88 ADS-B Transceiver Pilot's Guide 190-01122-03 Rev. E
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    then air/ground status is based on GPS vertical velocity, track, and ground speed. For GDL 84/88 Installations in helicopters the transmitted air/ground state is as follows: • If a radar altimeter, surface at an airport. 190-01122-03 Rev. E Garmin GDL 84/88 ADS-B Transceiver Pilot's Guide 3-3
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    ) • FIS-B (Broadcast of aviation data from a ground station) 1090 MHz Received Data • ADS-B (Data directly from other transmitting aircraft) Figure 4-1 GDL 84/88 Equipped Aircraft Without TCAS Not In Ground Station Coverage 190-01122-03 Rev. E Garmin GDL 84/88 ADS-B Transceiver Pilot's Guide 4-1
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    position source for the target, and sends the data to the display. NOTE: The GDL 84/88 observes all ADS-B participants within range. However, due to the nature of TIS-B's service volumes and the incomplete equipage/ adoption of ADS-B Out equipment, NOT ALL TRAFFIC IS OBSERVED by the GDL 84/88
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    targets. Map ADS-B and TCAS ADS-B and TCAS Status and Altitude Filter Map Orientation Traffic Display Radius Ownship Icon Selected Vector Motion and Duration Touch To View Traffic Menu Figure 4-3 SURF Display on the GTN 7XX 190-01122-03 Rev. E Garmin GDL 84/88 ADS-B Transceiver Pilot's Guide
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    with a GDL 88 installed but no source of heading data provided to the GDL 88. Because ground track may not correspond to heading at low speeds due to the ability of the helicopter to fly backward or sideways the following limitations apply: 4-4 Garmin GDL 84/88 ADS-B Transceiver Pilot's Guide 190
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    not correlated is also displayed for the flight crew. The correlation of traffic by the GDL 88 ensures that only the most accurate, and no duplicate, traffic targets are displayed for the flight crew's situational awareness. 190-01122-03 Rev. E Garmin GDL 84/88 ADS-B Transceiver Pilot's Guide 4-5
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    Alerts on ADS-B, ADS-R, and TIS-B targets to enhance situational awareness. The GDL 84/88 issues an aural alert when a Conflict Situational Awareness (CSA) alert is displayed, for example "Traffic! Two O'clock, Low, Two Miles." 4-6 Garmin GDL 84/88 ADS-B Transceiver Pilot's Guide 190-01122
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    unavailable) 9 Unavailable Unavailable Not >20,000 48 850 1.10 or >2350 or >2350 approach
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    Unavailable Not > 42,000 48 1200 1.10 or >2350 or >2350 approach and not Terminal (including unavailable) Table 4-2 Traffic Alert Functionality * Not available with the GDL 84. 4-8 Garmin GDL 84/88 ADS-B Transceiver Pilot's Guide 190-01122-03 Rev. E
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    is capable of displaying textual and graphic weather information. No subscription for FIS-B services is required. FIS-B is based on a ground-to-air data link that 20 minutes) Table 5-1 FIS-B Weather Products and Aging 190-01122-03 Rev. E Garmin GDL 84/88 ADS-B Transceiver Pilot's Guide 5-1
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    than the indicated weather product age. WARNING: Weather data received by the GDL 84 may be displayed on personal electronic devices, such as tablets, via Flight Stream Figure 5-1 Sample FIS-B Weather Precipitation Legend 5-2 Garmin GDL 84/88 ADS-B Transceiver Pilot's Guide 190-01122-03 Rev. E
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    ) wide. • Above 60 degrees of latitude the block widths double to 3 minutes/nautical miles for Regional (no CONUS above 60 degrees). 190-01122-03 Rev. E Garmin GDL 84/88 ADS-B Transceiver Pilot's Guide 5-3
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    -B weather data reception requires line-of-site communication between the receiver and the ADS-B ground station. Incomplete Regional and/or CONUS NEXRAD imagery displayed on the MAP Areas Where FIS-B Reception Is Unavailable 5-4 Garmin GDL 84/88 ADS-B Transceiver Pilot's Guide 190-01122-03 Rev. E
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    Due to line-of-sight broadcast characteristics, operators with properly installed and functioning equipment may still receive incomplete FIS-B data when or Flight Service Station to determine more complete TFR information. 190-01122-03 Rev. E Garmin GDL 84/88 ADS-B Transceiver Pilot's Guide 5-5
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    visibility one mile to less than three miles) Low IFR (ceiling below 500 ft. AGL or visibility less than one mile) Unknown Table 5-2 METAR Symbols 5-6 Garmin GDL 84/88 ADS-B Transceiver Pilot's Guide 190-01122-03 Rev. E
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    Information) are broadcast for potentially hazardous weather considered of importance to flight crews. The update rate is approximately every 20 minutes. 190-01122-03 Rev. E Garmin GDL 84/88 ADS-B Transceiver Pilot's Guide 5-7
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    for GDL 84/88 installations. When one or more GDL 84/88 faults are present, the ADS-B annunciator activates one or both of two lights to indicate the presence and type of the highest priority GDL 84/88 fault present. For example, if both a No Position (priority 2) fault and a Fault (priority
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    are not rule compliant. Fault Flashing at Power On The GDL 84/88 has a non-critical fault. See your dealer for service. No Fault Neither No fault present. Table 6-2 GDL 84/88 Fault Types (Single Annunciator) 6-2 Garmin GDL 84/88 ADS-B Transceiver Pilot's Guide 190-01122-03 Rev. E
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    6.2.4 GPS Position Source The GDL 84/88 uses the ownship GPS position for creation of the ADS-B Out messages as well as the receipt and tracking of ADS-B In targets. The GDL 88 without the internal GPS WAAS requires at least one compatible GPS position source be installed, while the GDL 88 with the
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    6.2.7 Flight Stream Interface (Optional) The GDL 84/88 can optionally be interfaced to a Flight Stream unit. This will enable the GDL 84/88 traffic, weather, and GPS position to be displayed on a wireless mobile device. 6-4 Garmin GDL 84/88 ADS-B Transceiver Pilot's Guide 190-01122-03 Rev. E
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    condition in the near term. Extended Squitter With Extended Squitter capabilities, position, velocity, and heading information are automatically transmitted by the 1090 transponder to other aircraft and ground stations. 190-01122-03 Rev. E Garmin GDL 84/88 ADS-B Transceiver Pilot's Guide 7-1
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    FIS-B Flight Information Services-Broadcast. FIS-B is a graphic weather display capable of displaying graphical weather information on UAT equipped installations. FIS-B is available may present a threat of mid-air collision. Garmin GDL 84/88 ADS-B Transceiver Pilot's Guide 190-01122-03 Rev. E
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    MHz (UAT) frequency. The GDL 84/88 UAT receives ADS-B, ADS-R, TIS-B, and FIS-B on 978 MHz. Transponder. The equipment which broadcasts aircraft code, altitude and other information to ground facilities and other aircraft. 190-01122-03 Rev. E Garmin GDL 84/88 ADS-B Transceiver Pilot's Guide 7-3
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    -5687 https://fly.garmin.com/fly-garmin 8.2 Servicing Your Unit The Garmin GDL 84/88 has no user-serviceable parts. Should you ever encounter a problem with your unit, take it to an authorized Garmin dealer for repairs, or contact Garmin Product Support at 1-866-739-5687. The GDL 84/88 is sealed to
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    agree not to export or re-export the Software to any country in violation of the export control laws of the United States of America. 8-2 Garmin GDL 84/88 ADS-B Transceiver Pilot's Guide 190-01122-03 Rev. E
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    Garmin Authorized Service Center. For assistance in locating a Service Center near you, visit the Garmin web site at http://www.garmin.com, https://fly.garmin.com/ fly-garmin, or contact Garmin Customer Service at 866-739-5687. 190-01122-03 Rev. E Garmin GDL 84/88 ADS-B Transceiver Pilot's Guide
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    4-6, 5-3, 5-5 O On scene mode 4-4 P PABI 3-2 PIREP 5-1, 5-7 Pressure Altitude Broadcast Inhibit 3-2 Product Support 8-1 R Radar 5-2 Radar altimeter 6-3 Radar altitude 4-7 Record of Revisions iii Regional NEXRAD 5-1, 5-5 190-01122-03 Rev. E Garmin GDL 84/88 ADS-B Transceiver Pilot's Guide Index-1
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    SURF 4-2 T TAS 1-2, 4-2 TCAD 1-2 TCAS 1-2, 4-2 Text 5-1 TFR 5-5 Thunderstorm 5-2 Time 5-1 TIS-B 2-4 Tornados 5-2 Troubleshooting 8-1 V VFR 3-3, 5-6 W Warnings i, 5-2 Warranty 8-3 Weather 5-1 Wind 5-1 Winds aloft 5-1, 5-7 Index-2 Garmin GDL 84/88 ADS-B Transceiver Pilot's Guide 190-01122-03 Rev. E
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GDL 84/88
ADS-B Transceiver
Pilot’s Guide