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    GDL 88 ADS-B Transceiver Pilot's Guide
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    in operation may be observed when comparing the information in this manual to later software versions. Garmin International, Inc., 1200 East 151st Street, Olathe, KS 66062, U.S.A. Tel: 913/397.8200 Fax: 913/397.8282 Garmin AT, Inc., 2345 Turner Road SE, Salem, OR 97302, U.S.A. Tel: 503
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    weather conditions. WARNING: Do not use data link weather information for maneuvering in, GDL 88 and the bezel, displays, and screens of other products are subject to change and may not reflect the most current software garmin.com/prop65. 190-01122-03 Rev. A GDL 88 ADS-B Transceiver Pilot's Guide i
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    the problem. Operation of this device is subject to the following 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. ii GDL 88 ADS-B Transceiver Pilot's Guide 190
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    Record of Revisions Part Number Revision Date Description 190-01122-03 A 10/19/12 Initial release 190-01122-03 Rev. A GDL 88 ADS-B Transceiver Pilot's Guide iii
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    and provides lost or stolen unit tracking. Please, have the serial number of your unit handy, connect to our web site (www.garmin.com or https://fly.garmin.com/fly-garmin) and look for our Product Registration link on the Home page. iv GDL 88 ADS-B Transceiver Pilot's Guide 190-01122-03 Rev. A
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    5-3 5.1.2 NEXRAD Limitations 5-3 5.1.3 NEXRAD Intensity 5-4 5.1.4 NEXRAD 5-4 5.2 FIS-B TFRs 5-5 5.3 FIS-B METARs 5-5 5.4 FIS-B PIREPs 5-5 5.5 FIS-B Winds and Temperatures Aloft 5-6 5.6 SIGMETs and AIRMETs 5-6 190-01122-03 Rev. A GDL 88 ADS-B Transceiver Pilot's Guide v
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    Optional 6-2 6.2.7 Traffic Mute (Optional 6-2 7 Glossary 7-1 8 Appendix 8-1 8.1 Troubleshooting 8-1 8.2 Servicing Your Unit 8-2 8.3 Contact Garmin 8-2 8.4 Software License Agreement 8-3 8.5 LIMITED WARRANTY 8-4 Index...Index-1 vi GDL 88 ADS-B Transceiver Pilot's Guide 190-01122-03 Rev. A
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    display The GDL 88 is capable of providing a situational awareness traffic display on compatible displays. • Output of FIS-B weather data to an external display The GDL 88 is capable of providing various textual and graphical weather 190-01122-03 Rev. A GDL 88 ADS-B Transceiver Pilot's Guide
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    Number 010-00859-30 010-00860-30 010-00861-30 010-00862-30 Description GDL 88 GDL 88, Internal WAAS with install kit GDL 88 Diversity with install kit GDL 88 Diversity, Internal WAAS with install kit Table 1-1 GDL 88 Configurations 1-2 GDL 88 ADS-B Transceiver Pilot's Guide 190-01122-03 Rev. A
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    in blue, you can already start taking advantage of ADS-B's datalink traffic and subscription-free weather services if you're equipped with an ADS-B "In" solution. Figure 2-1 ADS-B Ground Stations (mid-2012) - FAA Illustration 190-01122-03 Rev. A GDL 88 ADS-B Transceiver Pilot's Guide 2-1
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    Figure 2-2 ADS-B Coverage vs Altitude (Planned for 2014) - FAA Illustration 2-2 GDL 88 ADS-B Transceiver Pilot's Guide 190-01122-03 Rev. A
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    data fields and bits used for various other functions. Figure 2-3 ADS-B Operation - FAA Illustration Garmin display units have the capability to show the status of the ground station services being received. Examples for the GTN and GNS products are shown below. See the display device Pilot Guide
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    to traffic reports and FIS-B weather uplinks on the 978 MHz data link. This allows the GDL 88 to directly receive all ADS-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
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    NOTE: Even if the display is showing TIS-B traffic, unless the TIS-B participant indication is present (see Section 2.1) , TIS-B services are not being provided specific to your aircraft and the traffic picture may not be complete. 190-01122-03 Rev. A GDL 88 ADS-B Transceiver Pilot's Guide 2-5
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    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 2-6 GDL 88 ADS-B Transceiver Pilot's Guide 190-01122-03 Rev. A
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    or Heading • Ground Speed • Velocity Integrity • Air/Ground State • Identifying information (Transponder Squawk Code, Call sign, ICAO Registration Number, Flight ID), integrity, and capability data. Figure 3-1 GDL 88 ADS-B In and Out 190-01122-03 Rev. A GDL 88 ADS-B Transceiver Pilot's Guide 3-1
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    into the controlling display or as a stand-alone switch installed in the cockpit. While conducting operations within airspace requiring ADS-B Out compliant Out transmissions, per 14 CFR 91225, PABI should not be activated unless directed by ATC. 3-2 GDL 88 ADS-B Transceiver Pilot's Guide 190
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    S transponder. 3.5 Air/Ground Determination If a weight on wheels or squat switch is installed, the GDL 88 will use that input to determine air/ground status. If not, then air/ground status is purely based on GPS-derived information. 190-01122-03 Rev. A GDL 88 ADS-B Transceiver Pilot's Guide 3-3
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    station) • FIS-B (Broadcast of aviation data from a ground station) 1090 MHz Received Data • ADS-B (Data directly from another transmitting aircraft) Figure 4-1 GDL 88 Equipped Aircraft Without TCAS Not In Ground Station Coverage 190-01122-03 Rev. A GDL 88 ADS-B Transceiver Pilot's Guide 4-1
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    , AIRB, etc When the GDL 88 is interfaced to a GTN 6XX, GTN 7XX, or other compatible units, a traffic display is available for the flight crew's situational awareness and to enhance the visual acquisition of surrounding traffic. The GNS 400W/500W units do not support all applications, including SURF
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    to the varying precision of the data that may be received via ADS-B, ADS-R, and TIS-B, all traffic targets may not be depicted on the traffic display. Because higher data precision is required for display in the SURF environment, some 190-01122-03 Rev. A GDL 88 ADS-B Transceiver Pilot's Guide 4-3
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    not be displayed while SURF is active. Individual eligibility for AIRB and SURF is depicted in the selected traffic data on the traffic page of both the GTN 6XX and 7XX. NOTE: Displays not capable of SURF will always run the AIRB application. 4-4 GDL 88 ADS-B Transceiver Pilot's Guide 190-01122
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    ? Active? Aural Alert Source Yes Yes N/A TCAS/TAS Yes No N/A None No Yes Yes TCAS/TAS (prioritized) GDL 88 No No Yes GDL 88 Table 4-1 TAS/TCAS Traffic Alerts Visual Alert Source TCAS/TAS None TCAS/TAS GDL 88 GDL 88 190-01122-03 Rev. A GDL 88 ADS-B Transceiver Pilot's Guide 4-5
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    TAS/TCAS system are integrated, the GDL 88 controls the mode of the TAS/TCAS system using the air/ground logic in the GDL 88, as well as from the mode controls available on the interfaced display. 4.2.3 No-Heading Source Traffic Information When a GDL 88 and TAS/TCAS are integrated in an airplane
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    ,000 48 850 1.10 (Geodetic) (Geodetic) Above 42,000 (Geodetic) Above 8 42,000 (Geodetic) 48 1200 1.10 Table 4-2 Traffic Alert Functionality 190-01122-03 Rev. A GDL 88 ADS-B Transceiver Pilot's Guide 4-7
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    5 WEATHER The Flight Information Services (FIS-B) function is capable of displaying textual and graphic weather information with GDL 88 installations. No subscription for FIS-B services is required with the GDL 88. The FIS-B Function is based on a ground-to-air data link and requires that the
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    returned signal strength increases. Precipitation intensity is displayed using colors corresponding to the dBZ values. An example of how precipitation data is color coded follows: Figure 5-1 Sample FIS-B Weather Precipitation Legend 5-2 GDL 88 ADS-B Transceiver Pilot's Guide 190-01122-03 Rev. A
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    , when zoomed in on the display, each square block is two kilometers (1.08 NM) or 10 kilometers (5.4 NM) on a side. The intensity level reflected by the square will be the highest level sampled within the area covered by each block. 190-01122-03 Rev. A GDL 88 ADS-B Transceiver Pilot's Guide 5-3
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    Regional NEXRAD data within 150 NM of the aircraft location and CONUS NEXRAD data everywhere else. The two types of NEXRAD are separated by a white stippled border. This boundary is updated whenever new Regional or CONUS NEXRAD data is received. 5-4 GDL 88 ADS-B Transceiver Pilot's Guide 190
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    information. When significant weather conditions are reported or forecast, Air Traffic Control (ATC) facilities are required to solicit PIREPs. A PIREP may (UA) or Urgent (UUA). The update rate is approximately every 20 minutes. 190-01122-03 Rev. A GDL 88 ADS-B Transceiver Pilot's Guide 5-5
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    data shows the forecast wind speed, direction, and Temperature at selected altitudes. Altitudes can be selected in increments from the 1,000 feet up to 53,000 feet. The update to aircraft. The update rate is approximately every 20 minutes. 5-6 GDL 88 ADS-B Transceiver Pilot's Guide 190-01122-03
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    as a Garmin GTX 330ES transponder, must be installed that complies with the ADS-B Out mandate on either the 978 MHz or 1090 MHz link. For aircraft operated above FL180, a 1090 MHz ADS-B Out compliant LRU will be required. 6.1.3 GDL 88 Only - No Display In a minimal installation, the GDL 88 provides
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    The GDL 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 internal GPS WAAS engine
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    a hazardous 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. A GDL 88 ADS-B Transceiver Pilot's Guide 7-1
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    Awareness. An ADS-B In application that provides the ADS-B and external traffic system targets on a display to be used by the flight crew for situational awareness. Traffic Advisory. Traffic Advisory System. Traffic Collision Avoidance Device. 7-2 GDL 88 ADS-B Transceiver Pilot's Guide 190-01122
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    another ADS-B link. TIS-B is a free service available to aircraft operators equipped with ADS-B Out and ADS-B In. Universal Access Transceiver. The GDL 88 UAT transmits ADS-B Out data on the 978 MHz (UAT) frequency. The GDL 88 UAT receives ADS-B, ADS-R, TIS-B, and FIS-B on 978 MHz Transponder. The
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    of the problem • Efforts made to isolate/solve the problem Garmin International, Inc. Aviation Products Customer Service Department 1200 East 151st Street Olathe, KS 66062-3426 USA 1-866-739-5687 https://fly.garmin.com/fly-garmin External ADS-B Annunciator When one or more GDL 88 faults are
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    397-8200 or (866) 7395687, Monday-Friday, 7 AM-7 PM Central Time; or go to: https://fly.garmin.com/fly-garmin/support. In Europe, contact Garmin (Europe) Ltd. at +44 (0) 870.8501241 (outside the UK) or 0808 2380000 (within the UK). 8-2 GDL 88 ADS-B Transceiver Pilot's Guide 190-01122-03 Rev. A
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    form the Software or any part thereof or create any derivative works based on the Software. You 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. 190-01122-03 Rev. A GDL 88 ADS-B Transceiver Pilot's Guide 8-3
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    your local 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. 8-4 GDL 88 ADS-B Transceiver Pilot's Guide 190-01122
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    1-2 PIREP 5-1, 5-5 Power 5-4 Pressure Altitude Broadcast Inhibit 3-2 Product Support 8-2 R Radar 5-2, 5-4 Radar altimeter 6-2 Radar altitude 4-6 Rain 5-3 Record of Revisions iii Reflectivity 5-3, 5-4 Regional NEXRAD 5-1, 5-4 190-01122-03 Rev. A GDL 88 ADS-B Transceiver Pilot's Guide Index-1
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    Software license 8-3 Squawk code 3-3 SURF 4-2 T TAS 1-1, 4-2 TCAD 1-1, 4-5 TCAS 1-1, 4-2 Text 5-1 TFR 5-5 Thunderstorm 5-2 Time 5-1 TIS-B 2-5 Tornados 5-2 Troubleshooting 8-1 V VFR 3-3, 5-5 W Warnings i, 5-2 Warranty 8-4 Weather 5-1 Wind 5-1 Winds aloft 5-1, 5-6 Index-2 GDL 88 ADS-B Transceiver
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    2012 GARMIN Corporation GARMIN International, Inc. 1200 East 151st Street, Olathe, Kansas 66062, U.S.A. Tel. 913/397.8200 or 866/739.5687 Fax 913/397.8282 Garmin AT, Inc. 2345 Turner Rd., S.E., Salem, Oregon 97302, U.S.A. Tel. 503/581.8101 or 800/525.6726 Fax. 503/364.2138 Garmin (Europe
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GDL 88
ADS-B Transceiver
Pilot’s Guide