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Model Descriptions, GPS 400W, GNC 420W/420AW, Takeoff Tour - gps ifr gps
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INTRODUCTION Model Descriptions Model Descriptions This guide covers the operation of the GPS 400W, GNC 420W, GNC 420AW, GNS 430W, GNS 430AW. In general, all models will be referred to as the 400Wseries, except where there are physical or operational differences. The 400W-series units are 6.25" wide and 2.66" high. The display is a 240 by 128 pixel color LCD. The units include two removable data cards, one with a Jeppesen database (inserted in the left-most card slot) and the second being a Terrain database (inserted in the right-most card slot). GPS 400W The GPS 400W has a WAAS GPS engine and is TSO C146a certified for primary domestic, oceanic, and remote navigation including en route, terminal, and non-precision approaches, and approaches with vertical guidance, such as LPV and LNAV/VNAV. The GPS 400W can simultaneously give aviators vital approach information and weather and traffic data in relation to their position on a color moving map display. Thanks to a high-contrast color display, the information can be easily read from wide viewing angles even in direct sunlight. Its color moving map features a built-in database that shows cities, highways, railroads, rivers, lakes, coastlines, and a complete Jeppesen database. The huge Jeppesen database (that can be updated with a front-loading data card) contains all airports, VORs, NDBs, Intersections, FSS, Approach, DPs/STARs, and SUA information. Pilots will enjoy the GPS 400W as an MFD, especially when it is coupled with traffic, lightning detection, and weather interfaces like Ryan TCAD, TIS from the Garmin GTX 330 Mode S transponder, or L3 SKYWATCH™, or STORMSCOPE® WX 500. With the PC-based FDE prediction program, the GPS 400W may be used for oceanic or remote operations. For the latest in graphical and textual weather information, the GPS 400W can connect to XM Satellite Radio's XM WX Weather Service via the GDL 69/69A datalink receiver. GNC 420W/420AW The GNS 430W/AW includes all of the features of the GPS 400W, and also includes TSO'd airborne VHF communications transceiver. This multipurpose unit is available with either a 10-watt (GNS 420W) or 16-watt 28 V dc (GNS 420AW) COM. GNS 430W/430AW The GNS 430W/AW includes all of the features of the GPS 420W/420AW, and also includes TSO'd airborne VOR/Localizer and Glideslope receivers. This multipurpose unit is available with either a 10-watt (GNS 430W) or 16-watt 28 V dc (GNS 430AW) COM. Takeoff Tour This Takeoff Tour is intended to provide a brief introduction of the 400W-series major features. The rest of this manual describes these features, and others, in additional detail. Use this guide, as needed, to learn or review the details regarding a particular feature. The Index may be used to quickly locate the information you want. Before flying with your 400W-series unit, take the time to review the information in the manuals and practice with the trainer. After you're familiar with the basics, some suggested reading within the Reference section includes: • Flight plan features - Section 4 • Waypoint information pages (database information) - Section 6 • IFR procedures - Section 5 • Unit settings (configuring the unit to your preferences) - Section 9 If you're unable to locate the information you need, we're here to help! Garmin's Customer Service staff is available during normal business hours (U.S. Central time zone) at the phone and fax numbers listed on page ii. You can also reach us by mail (see page ii) or at our web site address: www.garmin.com. 190-00356-00 Rev G 1