190 00601 01 - 0H

LOG OF REVISIONS
Rev Page Description FAA Approval

A All Complete Supplement Seyed-Joussef Hashemi
Manager Flight Test Branch
ANM-160L
FAA, Los Angeles ACO
Transport Airplane Directorate
Date: July 15, 2008
AFMS, GARMIN G600 PFD/MFD SYSTEM 190-00601-01 Rev. H

FAA APPROVED Page 2 of 45
LOG OF REVISIONS
B 7 Added GAD 43 to section 1.2 Seyed-Joussef Hashemi
8 Added section 1.4 Manager Flight Test Branch
11 Added GAD 43 to diagram ANM-160L
12 Added GAD 43 to diagram FAA, Los Angeles ACO
13 Added section 1.10 Transport Airplane Directorate
14 Changed GDU s/w to 3.01, AHRS
Date: July 17, 2009
s/w to 2.12, GNS 400W/500W
software to 3.20, and added GAD 43
to section 2.2
Updated names of charting services in

section 2.3
15 Expanded AHRS operational area in
section 2.4
Added section 2.5

16 Added section 2.6
Updated section 2.14 to account for

SVT
Updated section 2.18 to account for

VFR only installations
21 Added item 4 in section 3.2
22 Updated section 3.3.1 to account for
HSI track reversionary mode
25 Added „check attitude‟ and „AHRS
Aligning‟ alerts to table
26 Updated section 3.6 to account for
G600 internal TAWS
Updated section 4.1 for new PFD

knob mode annunciation
Added note pertinent to dual G600

installations in section 4.1
28 Added check boxes for FD with SVT
and GAD 43 to section 4.5
30 Updated section 4.5.7 to explain FD
behavior with SVT enabled
Added section 4.5.8

LOG OF REVISIONS
C 16 Added section 2.8. Robert Grove
ODA STC Unit Administrator
GARMIN International, Inc
ODA-240087-CE
Date: September 15, 2009

D 11 Remove requirement for standby ADI for Robert Grove
12 VFR operations/installations. Add ODA STC Unit Administrator
16 maximum airspeed limitation section. GARMIN International, Inc
ODA-240087-CE
Date: November 17, 2009

LOG OF REVISIONS
E All Changed GPS/WAAS to GPS/SBAS. Robert Grove
Corrected typographical errors. ODA STC Unit Administrator
7 Updated section 1.1 for new features. GARMIN International, Inc
ODA-240087-CE
9 Added new feature descriptions to
sections 1.7, 1.8, and 1.9. Date: January 28, 2011
10, 11 Updated block diagrams for new
features.
13 Updated section 2.2 for applicability
to this AFMS revision. Removed
GPS navigator software table.
13 Updated section 2.3 with limitation
on use of helicopter databases and SD
card usage with GSR 56 datalink.
Added information on airport
directory database.
14 Updated section 2.8 to reflect current
airspeed tape behavior.
16 Updated sections 2.14, 2.15, and 2.16
to better describe the various terrain
awareness functions. Updated section
2.17 for GFDS weather function.
18 Corrected description of AHRS
failure.
18 Corrected description of heading
failure.
19 Corrected description of ADC failure.
21 Corrected table entry for AHRS
ALIGN.
23 Added new section 4.4 for altitude
alerter configuration.
23 Added detail to section 4.6 regarding
GAD 43 interface. Corrected
description of autopilot interfaces in
section 4.6.1.
24 Corrected altitude alerter description
in section 4.6.6.
25 Added Caution and Note regarding
GAD 43 AP TEST function in section
4.6.8.

LOG OF REVISIONS
F All Changed references to GNS navigators Robert Grove
to GPS/SBAS navigators. ODA STC Unit Administrator
10 Inserted new section 1.10 for HSDB GARMIN International, Inc
ODA-240087-CE
interface description.
14 Inserted new section 2.3 for moving map
Date: April 01, 2011
limitations.
20, 21 Moved rate-of-turn failure description
from section 3.3.1 to section 3.3.2.
25 Added checkbox for disabled altitude
alerter in section 4.4.
G All Robert Grove
Re-issue complete supplement. ODA STC Unit Administrator
GARMIN International, Inc
Revised section 2.14 limitation on
ODA-240087-CE
GPS/SBAS vertical coupling.
Added attitude/air data interface to Date: September 08, 2011
section 4.6.
Added GDU 620 as an autopilot attitude
source to section 4.6.1.
Clarified dual autopilot interface in
section 4.6.9.

LOG OF REVISIONS
H All Re-issue complete supplement.
Revised information on system power

sources in section 1.2.
Revised audio panel description in
section 1.6.
Updated block diagrams in sections 1.11
and 1.12.
Updated System Software Requirements
in section 2.2.
Revised Moving Map limitation in
Section 2.3.
Revised SafeTaxi and Airport Directory
descriptions in section 2.4.
Clarified applicability of section 2.11.
Updated autopilot interface information

in section 2.14.
Added limitation for KFC 275/325
interface in section 2.22.
Added Type Ratings limitation in section
2.23.
See Page 1
Added ESI-1000 limitation in section
2.24.
Added EFB limitation in Section 2.25.
Added Surface Operations limitation in

Section 2.26.
Added MFD Video limitation in Section
2.27.
Emergency Procedures reorganized into
Section 3.1.
Abnormal Procedures reorganized into
Section 3.2.
Added MISCOMP and NO AP DATA
annunciations in section 3.3.2.
Added airspeed bug description in
Section 4.1.
Removed Altitude Alerter section 4.4.
Added electric standby attitude indicator

procedure as new section 4.4.
Updated autopilot procedures throughout
section 4.6.

TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION 1. GENERAL ................................................................................. 10
1.1 G600 PRIMARY FLIGHT / MULTI-FUNCTION DISPLAY SYSTEM ............ 10
1.2 SYSTEM POWER SOURCES................................................................... 11
1.3 NAVIGATION SOURCES ........................................................................ 11
1.4 SYNTHETIC VISION TECHNOLOGY ....................................................... 12
1.5 AUTOPILOT INTERFACE ....................................................................... 13
1.6 AUDIO PANEL...................................................................................... 13
1.7 TRAFFIC AND WEATHER SYSTEMS ...................................................... 13
1.8 VIDEO SOURCES .................................................................................. 14
1.9 RADAR ALTIMETER ............................................................................. 14
1.10 HIGH SPEED DATA BUS INTERFACE .................................................... 14
1.11 SINGLE G600 OPERATIONAL BLOCK DIAGRAM ................................... 15
1.12 DUAL G600 OPERATIONAL BLOCK DIAGRAM ..................................... 16
1.13 DEFINITIONS........................................................................................ 17
SECTION 2. LIMITATIONS ......................................................................... 18
2.1 COCKPIT REFERENCE & PILOT‟S GUIDE .............................................. 18
2.2 SYSTEM SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS................................................... 18
2.3 MOVING MAP...................................................................................... 18
2.4 DATABASE CARDS .............................................................................. 18
2.5 AHRS OPERATIONAL AREA ................................................................ 19
2.6 MAGNETIC VARIATION OPERATIONAL AREA ...................................... 19
2.7 NAVIGATION ANGLE ........................................................................... 20
2.8 AHRS NORMAL OPERATING MODE .................................................... 20
2.9 AIRSPEED LIMITATIONS AND INDICATOR MARKINGS .......................... 20
2.10 AEROBATIC MANEUVERS .................................................................... 20
2.11 ELECTRIC STANDBY ATTITUDE GYRO ................................................. 20
2.12 COURSE POINTER AUTO SLEWING....................................................... 21
2.13 SYNTHETIC VISION TECHNOLOGY ....................................................... 21
2.14 AUTOPILOT INTERFACE ....................................................................... 21
2.15 TERRAIN PROXIMITY FUNCTION ......................................................... 22
2.16 TAWS FUNCTION [GDU 620 UNITS WITH INTERNAL TAWS] ............ 22
2.17 TAWS ANNUNCIATIONS ON THE PFD [FROM A GARMIN NAVIGATOR] 22
2.18 DATALINKED WEATHER DISPLAY (XM OR GFDS WEATHER) ............. 23
2.19 TRAFFIC DISPLAY................................................................................ 23
2.20 ACTIVE WEATHER RADAR ................................................................ 23
2.21 KINDS OF OPERATIONS........................................................................ 24
2.22 KFC 275/325 ALTITUDE PRESELECT .................................................. 24
2.23 TYPE RATINGS .................................................................................... 24
2.24 L-3 ESI-1000 ELECTRONIC STANDBY INSTRUMENT ........................... 25
2.25 ELECTRONIC FLIGHT BAG (EFB) APPLICATIONS ................................. 25
2.26 SURFACE OPERATIONS ........................................................................ 25
2.27 MFD VIDEO DISPLAY ......................................................................... 25

SECTION 3. EMERGENCY PROCEDURES .............................................. 26
3.1 EMERGENCY PROCEDURES ................................................................. 26
3.2 ABNORMAL PROCEDURES................................................................... 30
3.3 WARNINGS, CAUTIONS, AND ADVISORIES ........................................... 33
SECTION 4. NORMAL PROCEDURES ...................................................... 36
4.1 PFD KNOB & PFD SOFT KEYS ........................................................... 36
4.2 MFD KNOBS & MFD SOFT KEYS ....................................................... 36
4.3 ALTITUDE SYNCHRONIZATION ............................................................ 37
4.4 ELECTRIC STANDBY ATTITUDE GYRO ................................................ 37
4.5 SYNTHETIC VISION TECHNOLOGY....................................................... 37
4.6 AUTOPILOT OPERATIONS WITH THE G600 SYSTEM ............................. 38
SECTION 5. PERFORMANCE ..................................................................... 45
SECTION 6. WEIGHT AND BALANCE...................................................... 45
SECTION 7. SYSTEM DESCRIPTIONS ..................................................... 45

Section 1. GENERAL
1.1 G600 Primary Flight / Multi-Function Display System

The G600 PFD/MFD System consists of a Primary Flight Display (PFD) and
Multi-Function Display (MFD) housed in a single Garmin Display Unit (GDU),
plus an Air Data Computer (ADC) and Attitude and Heading Reference System
(AHRS). The G600 interfaces with other installed systems in the aircraft,
including Garmin GPS/SBAS navigators, Garmin SL30 VHF navigators, Garmin
GDL 69 data link radios, Garmin GSR 56 Iridium transceivers, various weather
radars, audio panels, video sources, radar altimeters, traffic systems and ADF
navigators.
The primary function of the PFD is to provide attitude, heading, air data and
navigation information (from GNS units) to the pilot. The primary function of
the MFD is to provide mapping, terrain, and flight plan information.
The standby instruments (altimeter, airspeed, attitude, and magnetic compass)

are completely independent from the PFD and will continue to operate in the
event the PFD is not usable. These standby instruments should be included in the
pilot‟s normal instrument scan and may be referenced if the PFD data is in
question. A second G600 system installed on the co-pilot‟s side does not require
additional standby instruments.

1.2 System Power Sources
The G600 system depends on electrical power to maintain proper operation. The
Garmin Display Unit (GDU), Attitude and Heading Reference System (AHRS),
and Air Data Computer (ADC) are directly tied to the aircraft‟s main or essential
bus and energized when the aircraft master switch is turned on. Other systems,
like the navigation equipment, weather datalink, autopilot and Adapter (GAD)
are typically located on the avionics bus and may not be operable during engine
start.
The major components of the G600 are circuit breaker protected with resettable
type breakers available to the pilot. These breakers are located at the main or
essential bus circuit breaker panel and labeled as follows:
1. PFD - Garmin Display Unit (PFD/MFD), GDU 620

2. AHRS - Attitude and Heading Reference System, GRS 77
3. ADC - Air Data Computer, GDC 74A/B
4. GAD - Garmin Adapter, GAD 43/43e
5. STBY ATT- Electric Standby Attitude Indicator
In dual installations the pilot side equipment is suffixed with the number 1 and
the copilot side equipment is suffixed with the number 2. For example: PFD 1
and PFD 2.
Equipment that receives power from two different circuit breakers will be
suffixed with the letters A and B. For example: PFD 1A and PFD 1B, or
PFD 2A and PFD 2B.
1.3 Navigation Sources
The G600 requires at least one Garmin GPS/SBAS navigation unit to ensure the
integrity of the Attitude and Heading Reference System. The AHRS will still
operate in a reversionary mode if the GPS fails, and the PFD attitude display will
still be presented, see Paragraph 2.8. The G600 HSI can be selected to display
course deviation information from up to four independent sources: two GPS, and
two VHF NAV. In addition, the HSI can display two simultaneous bearing
pointers sourced from GPS, VHF NAV, or ADF.

1.4 Synthetic Vision Technology
SVT uses an internal terrain database and GPS location to present the pilot with
a synthetic view of the terrain in front of the aircraft. The purpose of the SVT
system is to assist the pilot in maintaining situational awareness with regard to
the terrain and traffic surrounding the aircraft. A typical SVT display is shown
below:
SVT provides additional features on the G600 primary flight display (PFD)
which display the following information:
Synthetic Terrain; an artificial, database derived, three dimensional
view of the terrain ahead of the aircraft within a field of view of
approximately 25 degrees left and 25 degrees right of the aircraft
heading.
Obstacles; obstacles such as towers, including buildings over 200 AGL
that are within the depicted synthetic terrain field of view.

Flight Path Marker (FPM); an indication of the current lateral and
vertical path of the aircraft. The FPM is always displayed when
synthetic terrain is selected for display.
Traffic; a display on the PFD indicating the position of other aircraft
detected by a traffic system interfaced to the G600 system.
Horizon Line; a white line indicating the true horizon is always
displayed on the SVT display.
Horizon Heading; a pilot selectable display of heading marks
displayed just above the horizon line on the PFD.
Airport Signs; pilot selectable “signposts” displayed on the synthetic
terrain display indicating the position of nearby airports that are in the
G600 database.
Runway Highlight; a highlighted presentation of the location and
orientation of the runway(s) at the destination airport.
The synthetic terrain depiction displays an area approximating the view from the
pilot‟s eye position when looking directly ahead out the windshield in front of
the pilot. Terrain features outside this field of view are not shown on the display.
The synthetic terrain display is intended to aid the pilot awareness of the terrain
and obstacles in front of the airplane. It may not provide either the accuracy or
fidelity, or both, on which to solely base decisions and plan maneuvers to avoid
terrain or obstacles. The synthetic vision elements are not intended to be used for
primary aircraft control in place of the primary flight instruments.
1.5 Autopilot Interface
The G600 may be interfaced to an optional autopilot. The G600 typically
provides course and heading datum to the autopilot based on the data selected
for display on the HSI. For multiple GPS/NAV systems, the G600 acts as a
selection hub for the autopilot‟s NAV mode, and the G600 may also provide
GPS Steering data. Some autopilots may provide Flight Director capabilities
which can be displayed on the G600 Attitude Indicator as a Single Cue Flight
Director.
1.6 Audio Panel
The G600 PFD/MFD system may be interfaced to the aircraft audio panel to
provide aural alerting generated by the G600 (required for TAWS-B
installations).
1.7 Traffic and Weather Systems
The G600 PFD/MFD system supports TIS traffic via the Garmin GTX Series
Mode-S Transponders. The system also supports TAS/TCAS/TIS traffic from
various active traffic awareness systems. The information from these systems is
available and controllable on the MFD.
The G600 PFD/MFD system supports XM datalink weather via the Garmin
GDL69 and GDL69A receivers. If an optional XM datalink receiver is installed,
the pilot will be able to access graphical and text weather products on the MFD
and control the audio entertainment data from the MFD while listening via an
appropriately installed audio panel.
Datalink weather is also available via the Garmin GSR 56 Iridium Transceiver.
The control and display of Iridium satellite weather on the MFD is similar to
XM weather.
Control and display of various airborne weather radars is optionally available on

the MFD. The G600 supports Garmin GWX weather radar, as well as certain
3rd-party weather radars.
1.8 Video sources
The G600 Avionics Display System can display images from up to 2 video
inputs. Video images are displayed on the MFD. The G600 does not provide a
means to control the video source; however the digital images from the video
source can be adjusted using the G600.
1.9 Radar Altimeter
The G600 supports the display of radar altitude on the PFD from supported radar
altimeters.
1.10 High Speed Data Bus Interface

Some Garmin equipment connected to the G600 system utilizes the High Speed
Data Bus (HSDB) interface. HSDB is similar to an Ethernet bus and provides a
high-speed interface between Garmin avionics. Like Ethernet, data between two
units may be passed through intermediate “hub” units. Interfaced equipment that
uses HSDB includes the GTN 6XX/7XX navigators, GDL 69 datalink receiver,
GWX 68, and GTS 8XX traffic systems.
The HSDB interfaces are installed to so that maximum data path redundancy is
achieved. However, depending on the number of HSDB units installed, failure
of one HSDB unit may result in loss of data on the G600 from “downstream”
HSDB units. Any loss of data will be annunciated on the G600.

1.11 Single G600 Operational Block Diagram
Equipment Installed per this STC
Adapter (optional) Aircraft Systems
GAD 43/43e
Magnetometer
GMU 44 Electric
Standby
Attitude***
AHRS PFD/MFD Display
GRS 77 (optional)
GDU 620
Air Data Computer
GDC 74()
Temperature Probe
GTP 59
Audio Panel
No. 1 GPS/SBAS Navigator (optional)**
(required)
Traffic
(optional)
No. 2 GPS/SBAS Navigator
(optional) XM WX/Entertainment
GDL 69/69A
(optional)
No. 1 VOR/Localizer/GS
(optional) Weather Radar
(optional)
No. 2 VOR/Localizer/GS Radar Altimeter
(optional) (optional)
Iridium Data Link

Autopilot/Flight Director (optional)
(optional)
Video Source
ADF (optional)
(optional)
*Standby Attitude: may be replaced

Existing Equipment
(already installed in aircraft) with electric attitude indicator with
integral / dedicated backup battery.
Standby Standby
Airspeed Attitude* **Audio panel connection to GDU 620
is recommended for tones and aural
alerts generated by the GDU 620.
This MUST be connected if TAWS
and/or SVT is enabled.
Standby Magnetic
Altimeter Compass
*** Installation of the Mid-Continent
electric standby attitude indicator is
(required) approved by this STC.

Aircraft Equipment Installed per this STC
Adapter (optional) Systems Electric
GAD 43/43e Standby
(optional)
Attitude***
Magnetometer Magnetometer
GMU 44 #1 GMU 44 #2
AHRS AHRS
GRS 77 #1 Pilot PFD/MFD Display Copilot PFD/MFD Display GRS 77 #2
GDU 620 GDU 620

Air Data Computer Air Data Computer
GDC 74() #1 GDC 74() #2
FAA APPROVED
Temperature Probe Temperature Probe
GTP 59 #1 GTP 59 #2

(required)
Audio Panel
Various Models (optional)***
(required) Video Source
(optional)**
Video Source
(optional)** No. 1 VOR/Localizer/GS
(optional)**
Existing Equipment
No. 2 VOR/Localizer/GS (already installed in aircraft)
AFMS, GARMIN G600 PFD/MFD SYSTEM

(optional)**
1.12 Dual G600 Operational Block Diagram
*Standby Attitude: May be replaced

ADF with electric attitude indicator with
(optional)** integral /dedicated backup battery.
Traffic **Optional Equipment: Connection

(optional)** of optional equipment to both GDUs
is not required. Functions provided
Standby Standby Autopilot/Flight Director Flight Director Only
by the optional equipment will only
Airspeed Attitude* (optional)** be available on the GDU to which
the optional equipment is
XM WX/Entertainment connected.
GDL 69/69A (optional)
Standby Magnetic ***Audio Panel connection to GDU
Altimeter Compass Weather Radar 620 is recommended for tones and
(optional)** aural alerts generated by the GDU
620. This MUST be connected if
(required on pilot side only) Radar Altimeter TAWS and/or SVT is enabled.
(optional)
**** Installation of the Mid-Continent
electric standby attitude indicator is
Iridium Data Link
approved by this STC.
(optional)**
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190-00601-01 Rev. H
1.13 Definitions
The following terminology is used within this document:
ADC: Air Data Computer

ADF: Automatic Direction Finder
AHRS: Attitude & Heading Reference System
AUX: Auxiliary
BARO: Barometric Pressure
BRG: Bearing
CDI: Course Deviation Indicator
CRS: Course
FD: Flight Director
FPM: Flight Path Marker
GDU: Garmin Display Unit
GPS: Global Positioning System
GPSS: GPS Roll Steering
HDG: Heading
HSI: Horizontal Situation Indicator
IFR: Instrument Flight Rules
IMC: Instrument Meteorological Conditions
LOI: Loss of Integrity
MFD: Multi Function Display
PFD: Primary Flight Display
SBAS: Space-based Augmentation System
SD: Secure Digital
SVT: Synthetic Vision Technology
TAS: Traffic Awareness System
TAWS: Terrain Awareness and Warning System (a TSO-C151b
function)
TCAS: Traffic Collision and Avoidance System
TIS: Traffic Information Service
VFR: Visual Flight Rules
VMC: Visual Meteorological Conditions
V/S: Vertical Speed

Section 2. LIMITATIONS
2.1 Cockpit Reference & Pilot’s Guide

The Garmin G600 Cockpit Reference Guide P/N 190-00601-03, Revision A or
later appropriate revision must be immediately available to the flight crew.
Garmin also provides a detailed G600 Pilot‟s Guide P/N 190-00601-02. This
reference material is not required to be on board the aircraft but does contain a
more in depth description of all the functions and capabilities of the G600.
2.2 System Software Requirements
The G600 must utilize the following or later FAA approved software versions
for this AFMS revision to be applicable:
Component Identification Software Version

GDU 620 PFD/MFD 6.11
GRS 77 AHRS 3.03
2.3 Moving Map

The moving map on the MFD is advisory in nature and is not approved for
course guidance. The moving map on the MFD must be cross checked for
correctness against the PFD HSI, published charts, or other approved sources of
navigation information.
2.4 Database Cards
Databases identified as intended for helicopter use must not be used. These
databases may be identified by the word “HELI” or “HELICOPTER” in their
title.
The G600 utilizes several databases. Database titles display in yellow if expired
or in question (Note: the G600 receives the calendar date from the GPS, but only
after acquiring a position fix). Database cycle information is displayed at power
up on the MFD screen, but more detailed information is available on the AUX
pages. Internal database validation prevents incorrect data from being displayed.
The upper Secure Digital (SD) data card slot is typically vacant as it is used for
software maintenance and navigational database updates. The lower data card
slot should contain a data card with the system‟s terrain / obstacle information
and optional data including Safe Taxi, FliteCharts and ChartView electronic
charts.
CAUTION
When interfaced with a GSR56 Iridium transceiver only one
SD card may be present in the GDU620
and it must be in the lower slot.

The terrain databases are updated periodically and have no expiration date.
Coverage of the terrain database is between North 75° latitude and South 60°
latitude in all longitudes. Coverage of the airport terrain database is worldwide.
The obstacle database contains data for obstacles, such as towers, that pose a
potential hazard to aircraft. Obstacles 200 feet and higher are included in the
obstacle database. It is very important to note that not all obstacles are
necessarily charted and therefore may not be contained in the obstacle database.
Coverage of the obstacle database includes the United States and Europe. This
database is updated on a 56-day cycle.
The Garmin SafeTaxi database contains airport diagrams for selected airports.
This database is updated on a 56-day cycle.
The Garmin FliteCharts database contains procedure charts for the coverage area
purchased. This database is updated on a 28-day cycle. If not updated within 180
days of the expiration date, FliteCharts will no longer function.
The Jeppesen ChartView electronic charts database contains procedure charts for
the coverage area purchased. An own-ship position icon will be displayed on
these charts. This database is updated on a 14-day cycle. If not updated within 70
days of the expiration date, ChartView will no longer function.
The airport directory database contains information on landing facilities, such as

operating hours, services available, and transportation/lodging resources.
Airport directory information may be available from multiple sources and
coverage areas. This database is updated on a 56-day cycle.
2.5 AHRS Operational Area
The AHRS used in the G600 is limited in its operational area: IFR Operations
are prohibited north of 72 N and south of 70 S latitudes. In addition, IFR
operations are prohibited in the following four regions:
1) North of 65° North latitude between longitude 75° W and 120° W

2) North of 70° North latitude between longitude 70° W and 128° W
3) North of 70° North latitude between longitude 85° E and 114° E
4) South of 55° South latitude between longitude 120° E and 165° E
Loss of the G600 heading and attitude may occur near the poles, but this will not
affect the GPS track or standby attitude indicator.
2.6 Magnetic Variation Operational Area
IFR operations are prohibited in areas where the magnetic variation is greater
than 99.9 degrees East or West.

2.7 Navigation Angle
The GDU 620 Navigation Angle can be set to either True or Magnetic on the
AUX page. The Navigation Angle defines whether the GDU 620 headings are
referenced to True or Magnetic North. The Navigation Angle set in the GDU
620 must match that which is set on all GPS/SBAS navigators interfaced to the
unit.
2.8 AHRS Normal Operating Mode
The Attitude and Heading Reference System integrity monitoring features
require the availability of GPS and Air Data. Although the attitude will remain
valid if one of these systems becomes inoperative, IFR flight is not authorized
unless both integrity systems are fully operational. The G600 monitors these
integrity systems automatically and will alert the pilot when the AHRS is not
receiving GPS or Air Data. Note: In dual GPS installations, only one GPS needs
to be available for IFR use.
2.9 Airspeed Limitations and Indicator Markings
The original type design approved airspeed limitations remain in effect. The
airspeed limitations imposed by the AFM/POH, standby airspeed indicator
and/or airspeed limitation placards must be observed.
The G600 airspeed tape displays red/white striping to indicate the maximum
allowable airspeed (VNE/VMO/MMO). This maximum allowable airspeed display
is configured to indicate the appropriate maximum allowable airspeed for the
airplane, including variations for altitude or Mach number.
The G600 airspeed tape displays a red low-speed awareness band at the lower
range of the airspeed tape. This low-speed awareness band is configured to a
fixed value. It does not indicate an actual or calculated stall speed and does not
adjust with variations in aircraft weight or other factors.
All other G600 airspeed tape indications are configured to indicate the original
type design limitations. The G600 airspeed tape does not adjust these additional
markings (including VNO, landing gear, or flap speed limitations) for variations
with aircraft weight, altitude, or other factors.
2.10 Aerobatic Maneuvers
Conducting aerobatic maneuvers may cause the attitude information displayed
on the G600 to be incorrect or temporarily removed from the display.
2.11 Electric Standby Attitude Gyro
If an electric standby attitude gyro is installed, the gyro operates form the aircraft
electrical system with a dedicated emergency battery specific to the electric gyro.
The electric attitude gyro battery capacity may vary considerably depending on
temperature, charge status, and battery life condition. Low temperatures below
32°F will temporarily degrade battery capacity. Internal chemistry will slowly
degrade battery capacity over several years of operation even when correctly

maintained. A poorly maintained battery will suffer accelerated degradation.
Extended storage in a discharged state and over-charging will permanently
damage the battery. Complete charging is required to bring the battery up to full
capacity if it has been unused for more than four months or partially discharged.
2.12 Course Pointer Auto Slewing
The G600 HSI will auto slew, i.e. automatically rotate the GPS course pointer to
the desired course defined by each GPS leg. The system will also auto slew the
VHF NAV course pointer when the CDI transitions to a LOC setting if an ILS,
LOC, LOC BC, LDA, or SDF approach is activated in the GPS/SBAS navigator.
The VHF NAV (green) course pointer will only auto slew if the approach is
active in the navigator, the LOC frequency is loaded in the active NAV
frequency, and then the HSI source is changed to the corresponding VHF NAV
for the approach. Back Course approaches will auto slew to the reciprocal
course.
The system is not capable of automatically setting the inbound VHF NAV course
pointer if an approach is not active in the GNS Navigation System.
The pilot should always double check the inbound course pointer prior to
initiating any transition on any VHF NAV approach. Auto slewing the VHF
NAV course pointer to the correct selected course is a database dependent
function.
The use of the synthetic vision display elements alone for aircraft control without
reference to the G600 primary flight instruments or the aircraft standby
instruments is prohibited.
The use of the synthetic vision display alone for navigation, or obstacle, terrain,
or traffic avoidance is prohibited.
2.14 Autopilot Interface
The G600 acts as a navigation source switching hub to an interfaced autopilot
when multiple navigation sources are available. The autopilot will only couple to
the heading, navigation, altitude, and vertical speed selections on PFD 1. Some
autopilots may have navigation source selection integral to their system; this
feature is overridden by the G600 navigation source selection described herein.
Changing the navigation sources displayed on the HSI (by pressing the CDI
button or the 1-2 button) may result in some autopilots disconnecting or entering
a wings level mode.
The autopilot will not couple to the pre-selected altitude or vertical speed if not
properly configured or supported by the installation. Refer to the autopilot
operator‟s manual or Airplane Flight Manual Supplement for the proper
operation of that system.

Not all autopilot systems are approved for GPS vertical coupling; therefore
consult the AFMS for the GPS/SBAS system and/or the autopilot system.
Flight director commands on PFD 2 are repeated from PFD 1. When utilizing
the flight director display on PFD 2, ensure that the CDI source and BARO
settings on PFD 2 match those on PFD 1.
For installations where the GAD 43 provides attitude information to the

autopilot, the GAD 43 autopilot disconnect mechanism must be tested and
operational before flight using the autopilot. Refer to Section 4.6.9.
2.15 Terrain Proximity Function
The G600 terrain configuration is indicated on the dedicated terrain page of the
MAP group. “TERRAIN PROXIMITY” will be displayed as the page title if
this function is configured. The G600 terrain and obstacle information appears
on the MFD display as red and yellow tiles or towers, and is depicted for
advisory only. Aircraft maneuvers and navigation must not be predicated upon
the use of the terrain display. Terrain unit alerts are advisory only and are not
equivalent to warnings provided by TAWS.
2.16 TAWS Function [GDU 620 Units with internal TAWS]
The G600 system optionally contains Class B TAWS, a TSO-C151b certified
function. The G600 terrain configuration is indicated on the dedicated terrain
page of the MAP group. “TAWS-B” will be displayed as the page title if this
function is configured. Pilots are authorized to deviate from their current ATC
clearance to the extent necessary to comply with TAWS warnings. Navigation
must not be predicated upon the use of TAWS.
To avoid unwanted alerts, TAWS should be inhibited when landing at an airport

that is not included in the airport database.
In Dual G600 installations, TAWS audio is only provided by the Pilot side GDU.
If the Pilot side GDU TAWS becomes inoperative, the Co-Pilot side GDU
TAWS visual annunciations may still function, but the aural TAWS alerts will
not be heard.
2.17 TAWS Annunciations on the PFD [from a Garmin navigator]
The G600 will display TAWS (Terrain Awareness and Warning System)
annunciations on the PFD if the G600 is interfaced to a Garmin navigator with
integrated TAWS on GPS 1. The required TAWS annunciations appear in the
upper right of the PFD. These annunciations include PULL UP (red), TERRAIN
(yellow), TER N/A (yellow), TER INHB (white). These annunciations are not
relative to the terrain displayed on the MFD or the yellow/red terrain shading of
the Synthetic Vision displayed on the PFD of the G600 system. Refer to the
Garmin navigator Airplane Flight Manual Supplement for proper pilot action
and information on these alerts.

TAWS alerts on the PFD of the G600 System are only displayed from the
GPS/TAWS navigator interfaced as GPS 1 and are displayed regardless of the
system 1-2 setting, which drives all other PFD and MFD data used by the G600.
2.18 Datalinked Weather Display (XM or GFDS weather)
Datalink weather data is provided by an optional GDL 69 (XM) or GSR 56
(GFDS) interface. The weather information display on the MFD of the G600 is
limited to supplemental use only and may not be used in lieu of an official
weather data source. Use of the datalink weather display for hazardous weather
(e.g thunderstorm) penetration is prohibited. The datalink weather display is
intended for use as an aid to situational awareness only.
2.19 Traffic Display
Traffic may be displayed on the G600 System when connected to an approved
optional TCAS, TAS, or TIS traffic device. These systems are capable of
providing traffic monitoring and alerting to the pilot. Traffic shown on the
display may or may not have traffic alerting available. The display of traffic is an
aid to visual acquisition and may not be utilized for aircraft maneuvering.
2.20 Active Weather RADAR

RADAR is broadcasting energy while in Weather or Ground mapping modes. If
the G600 system is configured to control an airborne weather radar unit, observe
all safety precautions, including:
Do not operate in the vicinity of refueling operations.

Do not operate while personnel are in the vicinity (approximately 20
feet) of the radar sweep area.
WARNING
If a radar system is installed, it generates microwave
radiation and improper use, or exposure, may cause
serious bodily injury.
DO NOT OPERATE THE RADAR EQUIPMENT
UNTIL YOU HAVE READ AND CAREFULLY
FOLLOWED THE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS AND
INSTRUCTIONS in the USER MANUAL.

2.21 Kinds of Operations
Unless placarded as limited to VFR only operations, G600 equipment installed
in an appropriately certified aircraft is approved for Day and Night / VFR and
IFR operations in accordance with 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91, Part
121, and Part 135 when appropriately maintained.
The table below lists the minimum fully functional G600 System Elements**
required for IFR flight operations:
Equipment Number VFR IFR

installed
Primary/Multi Flight Display 1 or 2 1a* 1
Garmin GPS/SBAS Navigator 1 or 2 - 1
Attitude / Heading Unit (AHRS) 1 or 2 - 1
Air data computer (ADC) 1 or 2 1a* 1
Magnetometer (GMU) 1 or 2 - 1
Standby Attitude Indicator 1 - 1
Standby Airspeed Indicator 1 1b 1
Standby Altimeter 1 1b 1
Magnetic Compass 1 1 1
* For VFR operations under 14 CFR Part 91, the aircraft must have one source
of altitude and airspeed information. This may be from either the PFD or the
standby instruments. (i.e. all “1a” items or all “1b” items from the table above)
** For IFR flight a fully functional G600 system should not generate system
alerts, which indicate faults within the system or any interfaced equipment.
2.22 KFC 275/325 Altitude Preselect

When the altitude preselect option is installed with KFC 275/325 autopilots,
SOFT RIDE (SR) mode must be disengaged during altitude capture mode
(ALTC). The following placard must be installed near the autopilot mode
controller or above PFD 1:
“DISENGAGE SOFT RIDE DURING ALTITUDE CAPTURE (ALTC)”
2.23 Type Ratings

Unless otherwise authorized by this section, operations are prohibited in aircraft
that require a type rating under 14 CFR 61.31(a).

2.24 L-3 ESI-1000 Electronic Standby Instrument
The independent power source for the L-3 ESI-1000 must be verified to be
operational before flight, or the ESI-1000 must be considered inoperative. For
the verification procedure, refer to the approved Airplane Flight Manual and/or
Instructions for Continued Airworthiness for the independent power source.
2.25 Electronic Flight Bag (EFB) Applications

Class 3 EFB applications have not been evaluated as part of this STC. Use of
the system for EFB applications (such as the moving map or electronic charts)
may require additional evaluation or operational approval.
2.26 Surface Operations

Do not use SafeTaxi or Chartview functions as the basis for ground
maneuvering. SafeTaxi and Chartview functions do not comply with the
requirements of AC 20-159 and are not qualified to be used as an airport moving
map display (AMMD). SafeTaxi and Chartview are to be used by the flight
crew to orient themselves on the airport surface to improve flight crew
situational awareness during ground operations.
2.27 MFD Video Display

Video images displayed on the MFD are intended for use as an aid to situational
awareness only. Aircraft maneuvering based solely on the MFD video display is
prohibited.

Section 3. EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
3.1 Emergency Procedures
3.1.1 PFD 1 Failure

PFD 1 failure is indicated by the loss of displayed information on the PFD,
including blank, frozen, or unresponsive display.
1. Use standby flight instruments for attitude, airspeed, altitude, and

heading reference.
2. Refer directly to navigation source for navigation information (such as
GPS).
If autopilot is engaged:
3. Verify autopilot mode and cross check against standby flight and
navigation data.
3.1.2 AHRS Failure

Attitude and Heading Reference System (AHRS) failure is indicated by removal
of the sky/ground presentation, a red X, and a yellow “ATTITUDE FAIL” on the
PFD. Rate-of-turn information (heading trend vector) will not be available. A
heading failure will also occur as described in Section 3.2.1.
1. Use Standby Attitude Indicator.

2. Seek VFR conditions or land as soon as practical.

3.1.3 Air Data Computer (ADC) Failure
Air Data Computer failure is indicated by a red X and yellow text over the
airspeed, altimeter, vertical speed, TAS and OAT displays. Some derived
functions, such as true airspeed and wind calculations will also be lost. If valid
GPS data is available, the PFD will automatically revert to display GPS
calculated altitude relative to mean sea level. This GPS altitude is displayed
above the altitude tape.
1. Use Standby Airspeed Indicator and Altimeter

2. Seek VFR conditions or land as soon as practical
If ADC 1 has failed and PFD 1 AIR DATA switch is installed:
3. PFD 1 AIR DATA switch – Select ADC 2
NOTE
ALT NO COMP and IAS NO COMP alerts will be present.
3.1.4 Loss of Electrical Power

In the event of a total loss of electrical power, the G600 system will cease to
operate and the pilot must utilize the standby instruments to fly the aircraft.
3.1.5 Loss of Electrical Power to 3-inch Electric Standby Attitude

Indicator (flashing amber STBY PWR light)
When a 3-inch electric standby attitude indicator is installed, loss of primary
electrical power to the attitude indicator is annunciated by a flashing amber light
on the indicator. The attitude indicator is operating on backup battery power,
and pilot action is required for the gyro to continue operating.
1. Press STBY PWR button on the indicator one time.

2. Verify that the flashing amber light extinguishes.
3. Verify that the red gyro warning flag is not displayed.
4. Seek visual meteorological conditions (VMC) or land as soon as
practical (operation of standby attitude indicator is limited by battery
life).
WARNING
Do not press the STBY PWR button a second time after the
flashing amber light extinguishes. This will turn off the
backup battery and the red gyro warning flag will be
displayed. If the STBY PWR button is inadvertently pressed
and the red gyro warning flag is displayed, press the STBY
PWR button again to return to battery power operation (red
gyro warning flag should not be displayed).

3.1.6 Loss of Electrical Power to 2-inch Electric Standby Attitude
Indicator (flashing or steady amber STBY text)
When a 2-inch electric standby attitude indicator is installed, loss of primary
electrical power to the attitude indicator is annunciated by amber STBY text on
the Annunciation Control Unit. The attitude indicator is operating on backup
battery power, and pilot action may be required for the gyro to continue
operating.
If the amber STBY text is flashing (manual operation):

1. Press the STBY PWR button one time.
2. Verify that the amber STBY text is steadily illuminated.
4. Seek visual meteorological conditions (VMC) or land as soon
as practical (operation of standby attitude indicator is limited
by battery life).
If the amber STBY text is steadily illuminated (automatic operation):

2. Seek visual meteorological conditions (VMC) or land as soon
as practical (operation of standby attitude indicator is limited
by battery life).
WARNING
Do not press the STBY PWR when the amber STBY text is
steadily illuminated. This will turn off the backup battery and
the red gyro warning flag will be displayed. If the STBY
PWR button is inadvertently pressed and the red gyro warning
flag is displayed, press the STBY PWR button again to return
to battery power operation (red gyro warning flag should not
be displayed).

3.1.7 TAWS WARNING
Red annunciator on PFD and aural “PULL UP”:
1. Disconnect Autopilot.
2. Initiate maximum power climb at best angle of climb airspeed (VX).
After warning ceases:
3. Set maximum continuous power.

4. Climb and maintain safe altitude.
5. Advise ATC of altitude deviation, if appropriate.
NOTE
Only vertical maneuvers are recommended, unless either
operating in visual meteorological conditions (VMC), or the
flight crew determines, based on all available information, that
turning in addition to the vertical escape maneuver is the safest
course of action, or both.

3.2 Abnormal Procedures
3.2.1 Heading Failure

Heading failure is indicated by replacement of the digital heading display with
amber “HDG” text and a red X.
If valid GPS ground track is available, it will automatically be displayed in place

of heading. The HSI heading bug and course pointer will continue to function
normally, using GPS ground track as a reference instead of magnetic heading.
If GPS track is not available:
1. Use standby compass for heading reference.

2. Verify selected course using “CRS” button and PFD knob.
CAUTION
No directional references will be displayed on HSI. The
heading bug will be removed, and the course pointer will
remain fixed at the top of the HSI regardless of aircraft
heading. Course deviation indications will behave similar to a
traditional CDI. VOR deviations will be relative the selected
course with a TO/FROM indication. Localizer deviations will
not be affected by the selected course, and reverse sensing will
occur when tracking inbound on a localizer back course.

3.2.2 GPS Data Failure
GPS data failure may be indicated by any or all of following:
Loss of GPS course deviation information on HSI
Amber “LOI” text on the HSI
Amber “NO GPS POSITION” text on the MFD moving map
Loss of waypoint bearing or distance information
1. Select alternate GPS source, if available, by pressing “1-2” softkey on

PFD.
If alternate GPS source is not available:
2. Select alternate navigation source using “CDI,” “1-2,” or “BRG”

softkeys on PFD, or refer directly to external navigation data.
3.2.3 Navigation Data Failure (VOR/LOC/GS/ADF)

Navigation data failure may be indicated by any or all of following:
Loss of course deviation information on HSI
Loss of glideslope/glidepath information on PFD
Loss of bearing pointer on HSI
1. Select alternate navigation source using “CDI,” “1-2,” or “BRG”

softkeys on PFD, or refer directly to external navigation data.
3.2.4 Synthetic Vision (SVT) Failure

Several data sources are required to display SVT on the PFD (GPS, terrain
database, attitude information, etc.). If any of these required data sources
become unreliable or unavailable, SVT will automatically be removed, and the
PFD will revert to the standard display of blue sky over brown ground. If there
is a discrepancy between the SVT display and the actual terrain around the
aircraft, SVT should be turned off manually.
To turn off SVT:

1. Press the “PFD” softkey on the PFD.
2. Press the “SYN VIS” softkey to turn off SVT.

3.2.5 Electrical Load Shedding
The following equipment is considered non-essential. If it becomes necessary to
reduce electrical load (for example, during loss of generators or alternators),
power to these units may be removed in the order listed.
1. PFD 2 circuit breaker(s) [if installed] – PULL
2. AHRS 2 circuit breaker(s) [if installed] – PULL
3. ADC 2 circuit breaker(s) [if installed] – PULL
4. GAD circuit breaker(s) [if installed] – PULL
3.2.6 TAWS Caution

TAWS Cautions include an amber or annunciator on
the PFD and one of the following aural messages:
“Terrain Ahead”
“Obstacle Ahead”
“Too Low, Terrain”
“Sink Rate”
“Don‟t Sink”
If a TAWS Caution occurs, take corrective action until the alert ceases. Stop
descending or initiate either a climb or a turn, or both as necessary, based on
analysis of all available instruments and information.

3.3 Warnings, Cautions, and Advisories
The following tables show the color and significance of the warning, caution,
and advisory messages which may appear on the G600 displays.
NOTE
The G600 Cockpit Reference Guide and the G600 Pilot‟s
Guide contain detailed descriptions of the annunciator system
and all warnings, cautions and advisories.
3.3.1 Warning annunciations – Red

Annunciation Pilot Action Cause
ATTITUDE Use Display system is not receiving attitude
FAIL Standby reference information from the AHRS;
Attitude. accompanied by the removal of sky/ground
presentation and a red X over the attitude area.
AIRSPEED Use Display system is not receiving airspeed input
FAIL Standby from the air data computer; accompanied by a
Airspeed. red X through the airspeed display.
ALTITUDE Use Display system is not receiving altitude input
FAIL Standby from the air data computer; accompanied by a
Altitude. red X through the altimeter display.
VERT SPD Cross check Display system is not receiving vertical speed
FAIL instruments. input from the air data computer; accompanied
by a red X through the vertical speed display.
HDG Use Display system is not receiving valid heading
Standby input from the AHRS; accompanied by a red X
Magnetic through the digital heading display.
Compass or
GPS track
information.
Red X Reference A red X through any display field, indicates that
the data display field is not receiving data or is
source or corrupted.
alternate
equipment.

3.3.2 Caution annunciations – Yellow
Annunciation Pilot Action Cause
CHECK Fly the aircraft The GDU 620 attitude monitors have
ATTITUDE manually and detected an AHRS malfunction, or the
crosscheck GDU 620 inability to actively monitor the AHRS
Autopilot will attitude indication output.
automatically with standby attitude
disconnect. indicator and other
sources of attitude
Note: Only information
appears with the
(airspeed, heading,
installation of an
optional GAD 43 altitude, etc.)
adapter
MISCOMP Cross-check the Difference detected between displayed
(flag displayed flagged information attitude, airspeed, or altitude (dual
on PFD against other sources installations only).
attitude, to identify erroneous
airspeed, or information.
altitude
indicators)
AHRS ALIGN Limit aircraft attitude Attitude and Heading Reference
– Keep Wings to ±10º bank and ±5º System is aligning. AHRS may not
Level pitch as AHRS align with excessive pitch/bank angles.
Aligns - OK to taxi.
NO GPS If the system is GPS data on the selected system is no
POSITION configured with dual longer valid. The Moving Map and
GPS, press the 1-2 associated data are not updating.
button.
TRAFFIC Visually acquire the The configured traffic system has
traffic to see and determined that nearby traffic may be
avoid. a threat to the aircraft.
No Traffic Use vigilance, as the The configured traffic system is not
Data traffic sensor is not able to detect traffic and / or provide
able to detect traffic. the pilot with any traffic awareness.
NO AP DATA Verify autopilot Autopilot mode of operation is not
mode of operation available.
using alternate
means.

3.3.3 Advisories – White
Annunciation Pilot Action
Various Alert View and understand all advisory messages. Typically, they
Messages may indicate communication issues within the G600 System.
appear under the Refer to the G600 Cockpit Reference for appropriate pilot or
MFD - service action.
ALERTS soft
key.

Section 4. NORMAL PROCEDURES
Refer to the Garmin G600 PFD/MFD System Cockpit Reference Guide P/N
190-00601-03 or G600 Pilot‟s Guide P/N 190-00601-02, presented in Paragraph
2.1 of this document, for normal operating procedures. This includes all Primary
Flight Display and Multi-Function Display information.
Although intuitive and user friendly, the G600 PFD/MFD System requires a
reasonable degree of familiarity to avoid becoming too engrossed at the expense
of basic instrument flying in IMC and basic see-and-avoid procedures in VMC.
Pilot workload will be higher for pilots with limited familiarity in using the unit
in an IFR environment, particularly without the autopilot engaged. Garmin
provides excellent training material with the Cockpit Reference Guide and the
detailed Pilot‟s Guide. Pilots should take full advantage of these training tools to
enhance system familiarization.
4.1 PFD Knob & PFD Soft Keys
The basic PFD controls are on the side and bottom of the PFD, next to and
beneath the PFD display. The rotary knob performs the function annunciated on
the display just to the upper left of the HSI: HDG, CRS, ALT, V/S, or BARO. If
no function is annunciated then the knob is providing a HDG function. Assigning
the function of the knob is done by pressing/releasing one of the dedicated
function buttons to the left of the display. The knob defaults back to HDG if it is
not rotated for a period of 10 seconds. The Garmin G600 PFD/MFD System
Cockpit Reference describes each function and its operation.
The soft keys at the bottom of the PFD display are used to configure the course
data displayed in the HSI (CDI button, 1-2 button) and select the optional
bearing pointers (BRG1 and BRG2 button) which are may be overlaid in the HSI
presentation on the PFD. The soft keys operate by press and release. Note: In
Dual G600 installations, the CDI key located on the GNS units is not
operational. Consult the Garmin G600 PFD/MFD System Cockpit Reference for
a complete description.
The units and markings on the PFD are not user configurable. They match the
units as specified in the aircraft‟s FAA approved Airplane Flight Manual and
standby instruments. Display and control of the airspeed references (VR, VX, VY,
and GLIDE) are made via the AUX page of the MFD; consult the Garmin G600
Cockpit Reference Guide for description and operation of these references.
4.2 MFD Knobs & MFD Soft Keys
The MFD controls are on the side and bottom of the MFD, next to and beneath
the MFD display. The rotary knobs scroll through various page groups and pages
of the MFD and manipulate data and settings by pressing the knob to activate a
cursor.

Soft keys at the bottom of the display allow for some quick functions to be
performed on each page. The soft keys operate by press and release. More
detailed configuration is typically available by pressing the MENU button, which
is on the right side of the display.
Pressing and holding down the CLR key is a shortcut to get back to the main
map page on the MFD. This can be used as a quick way back, or when the pilot
has selected a submenu within the system. The functions available under the
MFD are explained in the Garmin G600 Cockpit Reference Guide.
4.3 Altitude Synchronization
The pilot must synchronize the PFD BARO setting and the Standby Altimeter
Kollsman window with the local altimeter setting as appropriate. In dual
installations if synchronization between the units is enabled, setting either PFD
will adjust both PFDs, but the standby must still be set by the pilot. Reference
the Garmin G600 Cockpit Reference Guide for a complete description and the
usage of synchronization in dual installations.
4.4 Electric Standby Attitude Gyro

When an electric standby attitude gyro is installed, test the backup battery before
takeoff.
1. Apply power to electric standby attitude gyro and allow the gyro to
reach operating speed (approximately 5 minutes).
2. Verify that the red gyro flag is not in view.
3. Press and hold the STBY PWR button until the amber annunciator
begins to flash.
4. Verify that the green annunciator is displayed continuously and the red
annunciator is not displayed for the duration of the test (approximately
1 minute).
CAUTION
The standby attitude gyro must be considered inoperative if the
red annunciator is displayed during the test.

The SVT system may be turned on or off, as desired. To access the synthetic
vision system softkey menu, press the PFD softkey on the GDU 620, followed
by the SYN VIS softkey. Synthetic vision terrain, horizon headings, and airport
signs can be toggled on and off from this menu. Press the BACK softkey to
return to the root PFD menu.

4.6 Autopilot Operations with the G600 System
The G600 PFD/MFD System offers various integration capabilities dependent
mainly upon the type of autopilot installed in a particular aircraft.
The G600 installation in this aircraft provides the following autopilot integration
capabilities:
 This installation does not interface with the autopilot (basic wing
leveling autopilot or no autopilot is installed in the aircraft).
 Course / NAV Selection coupling to the autopilot.
 Heading Bug coupling capability to the autopilot.
 Roll Steering emulated via heading mode.
 Roll Steering capable autopilot.
 Altitude Pre-Selector integrated with the autopilot.
 Vertical speed bug integrated with the autopilot
 Flight Director display driven from external autopilot or FD computer.
 Flight Director is not available with Synthetic Vision enabled.
 A GAD 43 Adapter is installed in this aircraft
 GAD 43 provides attitude to the autopilot
 GAD 43 provides yaw rate to the yaw damper
 GAD 43 provides baro correction to the altitude preselector
 GDU 620 provides attitude / air data to autopilot
4.6.1 Attitude and Rate Based Autopilots

Attitude-based autopilots may be driven by the standby gyro, a remote mounted
gyro, the GDU 620, or the GAD 43 adapter. If the GDU 620 or GAD 43 is
providing attitude to the autopilot, it will be indicated in section 4.6 above.
Otherwise, if the attitude-based autopilot is receiving attitude from the standby
or a remote gyro, the autopilot attitude input is independent of the attitude
displayed on the PFD.
Rate-based autopilots are driven by a turn coordinator gyro which may be

mounted in the instrument panel or remotely mounted. The autopilot rate input
is independent of the G600 system.
The pilot must understand the autopilot system inputs to detect faults and
capabilities with inoperative equipment. Refer to the autopilot flight manual for
operational information.

4.6.2 Course / NAV Selection coupling to the autopilot
When operating the autopilot in NAV mode, the deviation information from the
installed navigation sources (i.e. GPS1, GPS2, NAV1, NAV2) is switched via
the G600 PFD display. Whatever is displayed on the HSI is the NAV source the
autopilot is following. Most autopilots also use the course datum to determine
the best intercept angles when operating in NAV mode.
4.6.3 Heading Bug coupling capability to the autopilot

When operating the autopilot in HDG mode, the difference between the HDG
bug location on the HSI and the actual aircraft heading creates an error signal
which the autopilot will minimize by turning in the direction of the bug. If the
bug is turned more than 180 degrees, the autopilot may turn the airplane in the
opposite direction of the desired turn.
4.6.4 GPSS emulated via HDG mode

For autopilots that do not support digital GPSS signals, GPSS functionality may
be emulated by operating the autopilot in HDG mode and selecting GPSS on the
PFD. Depending on the installation, GPSS mode may be toggled via an external
switch located near the autopilot control panel, or by pressing and holding the
HDG button on the PFD. If an external switch is installed, it will be either a
toggle or push-button switch as depicted below.
AP HDG
DATUM AP HDG
DATUM
GPSS
OR GPSS
HDG HDG
(toggle switch) (push-button)
If the installation uses the HDG button on the PFD, the PFD Knob Mode
Indicator is expanded to label the button function.
GPSS OFF GPSS ON
When GPSS is selected on the PFD, the heading bug on the HSI changes to a
hollow outline and a crossed-out heading bug appears in the PFD Knob Mode
Indicator, indicating that the autopilot is not coupled to the heading bug. The
bug is still controllable and may still be used by the pilot for reference.

When GPSS is selected on the PFD, GPSS is annunciated in the lower left
portion of the PFD. The GPSS mode annunciation depends on the location of
the NAV STATUS information, as shown below.
NAV STATUS STYLE 1 NAV STATUS STYLE 2
NOTE
GPSS mode is selectable from PFD 2, but GPSS is not
annunciated on PFD 2. The GPSS commands to the autopilot
are based on the GPS source displayed on PFD 1.
When GPSS is selected on the PFD, GPSS turn commands are converted into a
heading error signal to the autopilot. When the autopilot is operated in HDG
mode, the autopilot will fly the turn commands from the GPS navigator selected
on PFD 1.
If the GPSS data is invalid (for example, if there is no active GPS leg) or the
selected HSI source on PFD 1 is not GPS, the annunciated GPSS text will be
yellow and a zero turn command will be sent to the autopilot.
4.6.5 Roll Steering capable autopilots

If the autopilot is already designed to receive Roll Steering information, the data
is transmitted via a digital communications bus from the G600 to the autopilot.
The G600 receives this data from the GPS. In dual GPS installations, the G600
sends Roll Steering information for the GPS which is currently selected for use
via the PFD 1-2 button.

4.6.6 Selected Altitude Bug Coupling
When installed appropriately, certain autopilots may be coupled to the PFD
selected altitude bug for altitude preselect and capture. Except as described in
this section, refer to the autopilot AFMS and/or Pilot‟s Guide for autopilot
system operation.
4.6.6.1 S-Tec Autopilots

To preselect and capture a selected altitude:
1. Select the desired altitude with the PFD selected altitude bug.
2. Press/hold VS then press ALT on the autopilot programmer computer
to arm altitude hold mode.
4.6.6.2 Collins Autopilots

2. Select ALT SEL mode on the autopilot flight control panel.
CAUTION
Changing the selected altitude bug while ALT SEL mode is
selected may result in autopilot mode changes. Verify the
autopilot mode after changing the selected altitude.
4.6.6.3 Bendix/King Autopilots

2. Press and hold the ALT button on the PFD to arm or disarm the
selected altitude.
NOTE
When the selected altitude is armed for capture, ALT is
displayed in white text in the upper right corner of the PFD.
When altitude capture mode is engaged, ALTC is displayed in
green text in the upper right corner of the PFD.
CAUTION
Changing the selected altitude bug while ALTC mode is
engaged will result in cancellation of ALTC mode. Verify the
autopilot mode after changing the selected altitude.

4.6.7 Vertical Speed Bug Coupling
Certain autopilots may be coupled to the PFD vertical speed bug for maintaining
a selected vertical speed. Except as described in this section, refer to the
autopilot AFMS and/or Pilot‟s Guide for autopilot system operation.
4.6.7.1 S-Tec Autopilots

To select and maintain a vertical speed:
1. Select the desired vertical speed with the PFD vertical speed bug.
2. Press VS on the autopilot programmer computer to engage vertical
speed mode.
NOTE
The selected vertical speed will automatically be reduced
towards zero when approaching the selected altitude bug.
AUTO will appear in the vertical speed PFD knob mode
indicator when vertical speed is being reduced automatically.
Manually changing the selected vertical speed while AUTO is
displayed will cancel automatic vertical speed reduction.
4.6.7.2 Bendix/King Autopilots

To select and maintain a vertical speed:
1. Select the desired vertical speed with the PFD vertical speed bug.
2. Press and hold the VS button on the PFD to engage or disengage
vertical speed mode.
NOTE
When vertical speed mode is engaged, VS is displayed in
green text in the upper right corner of the PFD.
While VS mode is engaged, the vertical speed bug may be changed by:
Adjust the vertical speed bug with the PFD knob, or
Press and hold the vertical trim rocker switch on the autopilot in the
desired direction, or
Press the CWS button on the control wheel to synchronize the vertical
speed bug to the current vertical speed.

4.6.8 Flight Director Display
If autopilot flight director commands are interfaced to the G600, they will be
presented as a single cue flight director on the PFD. Control of the flight director
is accomplished via the autopilot/flight director controller; there are no pilot
controls or adjustments for the flight director on the G600.
The G600 system limits the distance the flight director pitch commands may
deviate from the aircraft attitude icon. In the event that the pitch command
provided by the autopilot flight director is greater than the distance allowed by
the G600, the command bars will be displayed at the maximum distance allowed
by the G600. As the aircraft pitch changes to satisfy the command bars, the bars
will continue to be displayed at the maximum distance from the aircraft attitude
icon until the aircraft pitch deviation is within the command display limit. In
both examples below, the flight director is commanding approximately 7 degrees
pitch up. With SVT turned off, the 7 degree pitch up command is displayed with
the command bar at 7 degrees pitch up. With SVT turned on, the G600 limits the
command bar shown as 4.5 degrees pitch up, which is the maximum deviation
that can be displayed. The G600 system will hold the command bars at the same
distance from the aircraft icon until the aircraft pitch attitude is within 4.5
degrees of the command.
SVT Off SVT On

4.6.9 GAD 43 Operation
The GAD 43 Adapter provides attitude, heading, and barometric correction
information from the G600 System to the autopilot. The GAD 43 can also be
configured to provide synchro heading output to other systems and its attitude
output can be used for RADAR stabilization. The GAD 43 has the ability to
disconnect the autopilot if an error in the GAD 43 output or GRS 77 is detected.
This disconnect mechanism must be tested prior to each flight in the following
manner:
1. Upon G600 startup, an AP TEST soft key will be available on the G600
PFD side of the G600 display.
2. Engage the AP while on the ground.
3. Press the AP TEST soft key and verify that the autopilot disconnects.
CAUTION
Do not use the autopilot if the AP TEST key fails to disengage
the autopilot normally.
NOTE
Pressing and holding the AP TEST key for longer than 1
second will prevent the test from running and the AP TEST
key will remain displayed.
4.6.10 Dual G600 Autopilot Interface

If the installation has dual G600 PFD/MFD systems installed, control of
navigation course, heading, or altitude data affecting the autopilot from the co-
pilot side can only be made if the systems are synchronized with each other.
Refer to the Garmin G600 Cockpit Reference Guide for additional information.

Section 5. PERFORMANCE
No change.
Section 6. WEIGHT AND BALANCE

See current weight and balance data.
Section 7. SYSTEM DESCRIPTIONS

See Garmin G600 PFD/MFD System Cockpit Reference Guide P/N
190-00601-03 for basic operational aspects of the system. For a complete
detailed explanation of all the G600‟s capabilities see the G600 Pilot‟s Guide
P/N 190-00601-02.


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LOG OF REVISIONS

Rev Page Description FAA Approval

Date: July 15, 2008

AFMS, GARMIN G600 PFD/MFD SYSTEM 190-00601-01 Rev. H

Updated names of charting services in

Added section 2.5

Updated section 2.14 to account for

Updated section 2.18 to account for

Updated section 4.1 for new PFD

Added note pertinent to dual G600

Added section 4.5.8

Date: September 15, 2009

Date: November 17, 2009

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Revised information on system power

Updated autopilot interface information

Added Surface Operations limitation in

Added electric standby attitude indicator

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SECTION 7. SYSTEM DESCRIPTIONS ..................................................... 45

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1.1 G600 Primary Flight / Multi-Function Display System

The standby instruments (altimeter, airspeed, attitude, and magnetic compass)

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1. PFD - Garmin Display Unit (PFD/MFD), GDU 620

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Control and display of various airborne weather radars is optionally available on

1.10 High Speed Data Bus Interface

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Iridium Data Link

*Standby Attitude: may be replaced

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GDU 620 GDU 620

No. 1 GPS/SBAS Navigator

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*Standby Attitude: May be replaced

Traffic **Optional Equipment: Connection

The following terminology is used within this document:

ADC: Air Data Computer

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2.1 Cockpit Reference & Pilot’s Guide

Component Identification Software Version

2.3 Moving Map

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The airport directory database contains information on landing facilities, such as

1) North of 65° North latitude between longitude 75° W and 120° W

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For installations where the GAD 43 provides attitude information to the

To avoid unwanted alerts, TAWS should be inhibited when landing at an airport

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2.20 Active Weather RADAR

Do not operate in the vicinity of refueling operations.

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Equipment Number VFR IFR

2.22 KFC 275/325 Altitude Preselect

“DISENGAGE SOFT RIDE DURING ALTITUDE CAPTURE (ALTC)”

2.23 Type Ratings

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2.25 Electronic Flight Bag (EFB) Applications

2.26 Surface Operations

2.27 MFD Video Display

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3.1 Emergency Procedures

3.1.1 PFD 1 Failure

1. Use standby flight instruments for attitude, airspeed, altitude, and

3.1.2 AHRS Failure

1. Use Standby Attitude Indicator.

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1. Use Standby Airspeed Indicator and Altimeter