Garmin aera 500 Series Pilot’s Guide
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Table of Contents
Section 5
Additional Features
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5.1
SafeTaxi
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SafeTaxi Cycle Number and Revision
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106
5.2
AOPA Data (aera 500 & 560 Americas)
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107
5.3
XM
®
Radio (aera 510 & 560)
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109
Activating XM Satellite Radio Services
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110
Using XM Radio
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111
Section 6
Appendices
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119
Appendix A:
Messages, Alerts & Data Field Options
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119
Miscellaneous Message Advisories
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119
Airspace Messages
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Data Field & Numeric Data Options
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121
Aural Alerts
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123
Appendix B:
Abnormal Operation
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125
Loss of GPS Position
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125
Hazard Display with Loss of GPS Position
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125
Appendix C:
Managing Files and Databases
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127
Connecting to a Computer
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127
Managing Files
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128
MicroSD
™
Card Use (Optional)
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130
Databases
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131
Appendix D:
Installation and Interfacing
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135
Mounting the aera in the Aircraft
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135
Connecting to a Garmin VHF Comm Radio
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139
Information about USB Drivers
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141
Connecting the GXM 40 Antenna (aera 510 & 560)
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141
Connecting to a GTX 330 Mode S Transponder
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142
Interfacing
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143
Using an external GPS Antenna (Optional)
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145
Appendix E:
Battery and Care Information
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Battery Information
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Changing the Fuse
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Cleaning the Casing
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148
Cleaning the Touchscreen
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148
Protecting the Unit
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148
Avoiding Theft
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149
Registering the Unit
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149
Appendix F:
General TIS Information
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TIS vs. TAS/TCAS
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TIS Limitations
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