Garmin G3X Touch Manual

G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide
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SYSTEM OVERVIEW
FLIGHT INSTRUMENTS
EIS
CNS INTERFACE
GPS NAVIGATION
FLIGHT PLANNING
HAZARD AVOIDANCE
ADDITIONAL FEATURES
AFCS
ANNUNCIATIONS & ALERTS
APPENDIX
INDEX

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WARNING: Navigation and terrain separation must NOT be predicated upon
the use of the terrain function. The G3X Touch Terrain Proximity feature is
NOT intended to be used as a primary reference for terrain avoidance and
does not relieve the pilot from the responsibility of being aware of surround-
ings during flight. The Terrain Proximity feature is only to be used as an aid
for terrain avoidance and is not certified for use in applications requiring a
certified terrain awareness system. Terrain data is obtained from third party
sources. Garmin is not able to independently verify the accuracy of the terrain
data.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of unsafe operation, carefully review and
understand all aspects of the G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide documentation and
the Pilot’s Operating Handbook of the aircraft. Thoroughly practice basic
operation prior to actual use. During flight operations, carefully compare
indications from the G3X Touch to all available navigation sources, including
the information from other NAVAIDs, visual sightings, charts, etc. For safety
purposes, always resolve any discrepancies before continuing navigation.
WARNING: The displayed minimum safe altitudes (MSAs) are only advisory
in nature and should not be relied upon as the sole source of obstacle and
terrain avoidance information. Always refer to current aeronautical charts
for appropriate minimum clearance altitudes.
WARNING: The altitude calculated by G3X Touch internal GPS receivers is
geometric height above Mean Sea Level and could vary significantly from
the altitude displayed by pressure altimeters. Always use pressure altitude
displayed by the G3X Touch PFD when determining or selecting aircraft alti-
tude.
WARNING: Do not use outdated database information. Databases used in
the G3X Touch system must be updated regularly in order to ensure that
the information remains current. Pilots using any outdated database do so
entirely at their own risk.
WARNING: Do not use data link weather information for maneuvering in,
near, or around areas of hazardous weather. Information contained with in
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tions.
WARNING: Do not use the indicated data link weather product age to
determine the age of the weather information shown by the data link weather
product. Due to time delays inherent in gathering and processing weather
data for data link transmission, the weather information shown by the data
link weather product may be significantly older than the indicated weather
product age.
WARNING: The data contained in the terrain and obstacle databases comes
from government agencies. Garmin accurately processes and cross-validates
the data, but cannot guarantee the accuracy and completeness of the data.
WARNING: The illustrations in this guide are only examples. Never use the
G3X Touch to attempt to penetrate a thunderstorm. Both the FAA Advisory
Circular, Subject: Thunderstorms, and the Aeronautical Information Manual
(AIM) recommend avoiding “by at least 20 miles any thunderstorm identified
as severe or giving an intense radar echo.”
WARNING: Because of variation in the earth’s magnetic field, operating the
G3X Touch within the following areas could result in loss of reliable attitude
and heading indications. North of 72° North latitude at all longitudes; South
of 70° South latitude at all longitudes; North of 65° North latitude between
longitude 75° W and 120°W. (Northern Canada); North of 70° North latitude
between longitude 70°W and 128°W. (Northern Canada); North of 70° North
latitude between longitude 85° E and 114° E. (Northern Russia); South of
55° South latitude between longitude 120° E and 165° E. (Region south of
Australia and New Zealand)
WARNING: The United States government operates the Global Positioning
System and is solely responsible for its accuracy and maintenance. The GPS
system is subject to changes which could affect the accuracy and performance
of all GPS equipment. Portions of the Garmin G3X Touch utilize GPS as a
precision electronic NAVigation AID (NAVAID). Therefore, as with all NAVAIDs,
information presented by the G3X Touch can be misused or misinterpreted
and, therefore, become unsafe.

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WARNING: Do not use basemap (land and water data) information for primary
navigation. Basemap data is intended only to supplement other approved
navigation data sources and should be considered as an aid to enhance situ-
ational awareness.
WARNING: Do not use the approach information provided by the VFR naviga-
tion database residing within the G3X Touch as a means of navigating any
instrument approach. The G3X Touch VFR navigation database is limited to
present only the waypoints for the final approach leg of a published procedure.
These waypoints and associated course line are made available for monitoring
purposes only.
WARNING: Do not rely solely upon the display of traffic information for
collision avoidance maneuvering. The traffic display does not provide colli-
sion avoidance resolution advisories and does not under any circumstances
or conditions relieve the pilot’s responsibility to see and avoid other aircraft.
WARNING: Do not rely solely upon the display of traffic information to
accurately depict all of the traffic within range of the aircraft. Due to lack
of equipment, poor signal reception, and/or inaccurate information from
aircraft or ground stations, traffic may be present that is not represented on
the display.
WARNING: For safety reasons, G3X Touch operational procedures must be
learned on the ground.
CAUTION: The display uses a lens coated with a special anti-reflective coating
that is very sensitive to skin oils, waxes, and abrasive cleaners. CLEANERS
CONTAINING AMMONIA WILL HARM THE ANTI-REFLECTIVE COATING. It is
very important to clean the lens using a clean, lint-free cloth and an eyeglass
lens cleaner that is specified as safe for anti-reflective coatings.
CAUTION: The Garmin G3X Touch does not contain any user-serviceable
parts. Repairs should only be made by an authorized Garmin service center.
Unauthorized repairs or modifications could void both the warranty and the
pilot’s authority to operate this device under FAA/FCC regulations.

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NOTE: The Garmin G3X Touch has a very high degree of functional integrity.
However, the pilot must recognize that providing monitoring and/or self-
test capability for all conceivable system failures is not practical. Although
unlikely, it may be possible for erroneous operation to occur without a fault
indication shown by the G3X Touch. It is thus the responsibility of the pilot
to detect such an occurrence by means of cross-checking with all redundant
or correlated information available in the cockpit.
NOTE: All visual depictions contained within this document, including screen
images of the G3X Touch panel and displays, are subject to change and may
not reflect the most current G3XTouch system and aviation databases. Depic-
tions of equipment may differ slightly from the actual equipment.
NOTE: This product, its packaging, and its components contain chemicals
known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or reproductive
harm. This notice is being provided in accordance with California’s Proposition
65. If you have any questions or would like additional information, please
refer to our web site at www.garmin.com/prop65.
NOTE: Interference from GPS repeaters operating inside nearby hangars can
cause an intermittent loss of attitude and heading displays while the aircraft
is on the ground. Moving the aircraft more than 100 yards away from the
source of the interference should alleviate the condition.
NOTE: Use of polarized eyewear may cause the flight displays to appear dim
or blank.
NOTE: Temporary Flight Restriction (TFR) data is provided by the FAA and
may not be updated outside of normal business hours. Confirm data currency
through alternate sources and contact your local FSS for interpretation of TFR
data.
NOTE: The Garmin G3X Touch system includes products like the GDU 46X
and the GSU 73 that are not TSO-certified products and have not received
FAA approval or endorsement. Consequently the G3X Touch system is not
suitable for installation in type-certificated aircraft.

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Rev Date Description
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Section 1 System Overview .................................................................................................. 1
1.1 Line Replaceable Units..................................................................................................... 1
G3X Touch System................................................................................................................ 6
External Navigators (Optional).............................................................................................. 8
1.2 Display Overview .............................................................................................................. 8
1.3 Secure Digital (SD) Cards................................................................................................. 9
1.4 System Power-up .............................................................................................................. 9
1.5 System Operation ........................................................................................................... 11
Split Mode ......................................................................................................................... 11
PFD Display Configuration.................................................................................................. 11
G3X Touch System Annunciations ....................................................................................... 11
AHRS Operation................................................................................................................. 12
1.6 Accessing System Functionality................................................................................... 13
Menus ............................................................................................................................... 13
Data Entry.......................................................................................................................... 14
Pages................................................................................................................................. 15
1.7 Accessing Additional Information............................................................................... 17
Viewing GPS Receiver Status .............................................................................................. 18
Position.............................................................................................................................. 20
1.8 System Settings................................................................................................................ 21
Transponder....................................................................................................................... 22
Data Bar ............................................................................................................................ 22
Display............................................................................................................................... 23
Sound................................................................................................................................ 25
Units.................................................................................................................................. 26
Time .................................................................................................................................. 26
Position.............................................................................................................................. 27
Alarms............................................................................................................................... 27
Airport Criteria................................................................................................................... 28
Section 2 Flight Instruments ............................................................................................... 31
2.1 Flight Instruments........................................................................................................... 31
Airspeed Indicator.............................................................................................................. 33
Attitude Indicator............................................................................................................... 35
Altimeter............................................................................................................................ 36
Vertical Speed Indicator (VSI).............................................................................................. 40
Vertical Deviation Indicator and VNAV Indicator.................................................................. 41
Horizontal Situation Indicator (HSI) ..................................................................................... 44
Trim and Flap Position Indicators (optional)......................................................................... 53
Turn Rate Indicator............................................................................................................. 53
OBS Mode ......................................................................................................................... 54
2.2 Supplemental Flight Data ............................................................................................. 56
Outside Air Temperature ..................................................................................................... 56

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Wind Data ......................................................................................................................... 56
Angle of Attack (AOA)........................................................................................................ 57
2.3 Vertical Navigation (VNAV) ........................................................................................... 59
Using the VNAV Feature ..................................................................................................... 61
Section 3 Engine Indication System................................................................................ 63
3.1 EIS Display & ENG Page ................................................................................................. 63
3.2 Lean Assist Mode (Optional)......................................................................................... 67
3.3 Fuel Calculator (Optional) ............................................................................................. 70
3.4 CAS Messages (Optional) .............................................................................................. 71
Section 4 CNS Interface......................................................................................................... 73
4.1 Auto-tuning Frequencies (Optional) ........................................................................... 73
4.2 COM Radio (Optional) .................................................................................................... 75
Automatic Squelch ............................................................................................................. 77
4.3 Remote Transponder Interface (Optional) ................................................................ 77
Transponder CODE and Mode Selection.............................................................................. 79
ADS-B Out ......................................................................................................................... 81
Flight ID Reporting ............................................................................................................. 81
Section 5 GPS Navigation...................................................................................................... 83
5.1 Introduction...................................................................................................................... 83
Compass Arc...................................................................................................................... 83
5.2 Using Map Displays......................................................................................................... 84
Map Page Setup................................................................................................................. 85
Map Range........................................................................................................................ 87
Map Panning ..................................................................................................................... 88
Fuel Range Ring................................................................................................................. 89
Measuring Bearing and Distance ........................................................................................ 90
Topography........................................................................................................................ 91
Map Page Traffic................................................................................................................. 92
Map Symbols ..................................................................................................................... 92
5.3 Airways.............................................................................................................................. 93
5.4 Waypoints ......................................................................................................................... 95
Nearest Information ........................................................................................................... 98
Weather Information.......................................................................................................... 99
Intersections ...................................................................................................................... 99
NDBs............................................................................................................................... 100
VORs............................................................................................................................... 100
User Waypoints ................................................................................................................ 101
Automatic Waypoint Selection .......................................................................................... 103
5.5 Airspace........................................................................................................................... 103
Airspace Alert Messages................................................................................................... 104
Smart Airspace™............................................................................................................... 104

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5.6 Direct-to Navigation Using the G3X Touch.............................................................. 104
Section 6 Flight Planning..................................................................................................... 107
6.1 Introduction.................................................................................................................... 107
Flight Plan Data Fields...................................................................................................... 108
Manually Switching Between Internal and External Flight Plan Sources.............................. 108
Failure of the External GPS Navigation Source................................................................... 108
6.2 Flight Plan Creation Using the G3X Touch ............................................................... 109
6.3 Flight Plan Storage Using the G3X Touch ................................................................ 111
6.4 Flight Plan Activation Using the G3X Touch............................................................ 112
6.5 Flight Plan Editing......................................................................................................... 113
Adding Waypoints to an Existing Flight Plan...................................................................... 113
Editing Flight Plan Speed, Fuel, and/or Name.................................................................... 114
Copying Flight Plans......................................................................................................... 115
Deleting Flight Plans ........................................................................................................ 116
Inverting a Flight Plan ...................................................................................................... 117
Importing/Exporting Flight Plans....................................................................................... 117
6.6 Approaches (Without External Navigator Configured) ........................................ 118
Selecting an Approach...................................................................................................... 119
Activating Vectors-to-Final................................................................................................ 121
Section 7 Hazard Avoidance............................................................................................... 123
7.1 Weather Information.................................................................................................... 123
Weather Source................................................................................................................ 123
Data Link Weather (Optional) ........................................................................................... 123
7.2 Terrain.............................................................................................................................. 142
Synthetic Vision................................................................................................................ 143
Terrain Information........................................................................................................... 143
Terrain Views.................................................................................................................... 143
Terrain Settings ................................................................................................................ 145
Terrain Alerts.................................................................................................................... 146
7.3 Traffic Systems............................................................................................................... 149
Traffic Information Service (TIS-A) (Optional)..................................................................... 150
Garmin GTS 800 Traffic (Optional) .................................................................................... 155
Data Link Traffic (GDL 39/39R) (Optional).......................................................................... 164
Section 8 Additional Features........................................................................................... 177
8.1 Synthetic Vision (SVX).................................................................................................. 178
Synthetic Vision Operation................................................................................................ 180
8.2 SafeTaxi®........................................................................................................................ 191
SafeTaxi Cycle Number and Revision................................................................................. 192
8.3 ChartView ....................................................................................................................... 192
Aircraft Symbol................................................................................................................. 194
Chart Range..................................................................................................................... 194

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Jeppesen Database-published NOTAMs ............................................................................ 195
8.4 FliteCharts®.................................................................................................................... 195
Aircraft Symbol................................................................................................................. 198
Chart Range..................................................................................................................... 198
FliteCharts Cycle Number and Expiration Date .................................................................. 198
8.5 Airport Directory Data................................................................................................. 199
8.6 SiriusXM Radio Entertainment (Optional)................................................................ 201
Activating SiriusXM Satellite Radio Services ...................................................................... 201
Using SiriusXM Radio........................................................................................................ 201
8.7 Vertical Power (Optional)............................................................................................ 203
8.8 Electronic Checklists (Optional)................................................................................. 205
8.9 Flight Data Logging...................................................................................................... 205
Section 9 Automatic Flight Control Systems (Optional).................................... 207
AFCS System Architecture ................................................................................................ 207
G3X Touch AFCS Installations Options .............................................................................. 209
Control Wheel Steering (CWS) (Optional).......................................................................... 210
G3X Touch AFCS Status Box ............................................................................................. 210
9.1 AFCS Operation.............................................................................................................. 212
AFCS PRE-FLIGHT Actions................................................................................................. 214
AFCS Controls.................................................................................................................. 215
Flight Director Operation .................................................................................................. 221
9.2 Vertical Modes ................................................................................................................ 224
Pitch Hold Mode (PIT)....................................................................................................... 227
Selected Altitude Capture Mode (ALTS) ............................................................................. 228
Altitude Hold Mode (ALT) ................................................................................................. 229
Vertical Speed Mode (VS) ................................................................................................. 230
Indicated Airspeed Mode (IAS) (GMC 305 only)................................................................. 231
Vertical Navigation Mode (VNAV)..................................................................................... 232
VNAV Target Altitude Capture Mode (ALTV) ...................................................................... 233
Glidepath Mode (GP) (with external WAAS enabled IFR navigator ONLY)........................... 235
Glideslope Mode (GS)....................................................................................................... 236
Go Around (GA) and Takeoff (TO) Modes (GMC 305 only) ................................................. 237
9.3 Lateral Modes ................................................................................................................. 238
Roll Hold Mode (ROL)....................................................................................................... 240
Heading Select Mode (HDG)............................................................................................. 241
Navigation Modes (GPS, VOR, LOC, BC) ............................................................................ 242
Approaches without Vertical Guidance.............................................................................. 246
Approaches with Lateral + Vertical Guidance .................................................................... 249
Section 10 Annunciations & Alerts................................................................................. 253
10.1 Miscellaneous Message Advisories......................................................................... 253
10.2 System Status Messages ........................................................................................... 255

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System Status Messages................................................................................................... 256
10.3 Audio Alerts.................................................................................................................. 260
Voice Alerts...................................................................................................................... 260
AOA Aural Alert................................................................................................................ 260
10.4 PFD Annunciations and Alerting Functions........................................................... 261
CAS Messages (Optional) ................................................................................................. 261
Terrain Annunciations....................................................................................................... 261
Traffic Annunciations ........................................................................................................ 261
AHRS Alerts (Optional) ..................................................................................................... 262
AFCS Alerts (Optional)...................................................................................................... 263
Vertical Power Fault Indications ........................................................................................ 264
Section 11 Appendices......................................................................................................... 265
Appendix A: Data Field Options ....................................................................................... 265
Appendix B: Utilities ........................................................................................................... 271
Flight Log......................................................................................................................... 271
Track Log ......................................................................................................................... 273
Heading Line.................................................................................................................... 278
Weight & Balance ............................................................................................................ 280
Proximity Waypoints ......................................................................................................... 282
Appendix C: SD Card Use and Databases ....................................................................... 285
Installing and Removing SD Cards .................................................................................... 285
G3X Touch Databases ...................................................................................................... 286
Updating G3X Touch Databases ....................................................................................... 289
Importing/Exporting/Renaming Flight Plans....................................................................... 292
Flight Data Logging.......................................................................................................... 293
Appendix D: Map Datum and Location Formats........................................................... 295
Map Datums.................................................................................................................... 295
Location Formats.............................................................................................................. 295
Appendix E: General TIS-A Information.......................................................................... 297
TIS-A vs. TAS/TCAS ........................................................................................................... 297
TIS-A Limitations.............................................................................................................. 298
Appendix F: Abnormal Operation .................................................................................... 301
Loss of GPS Position......................................................................................................... 301
Hazard Display with Loss of GPS Position.......................................................................... 301
G3X Touch System Failure Annunciations .......................................................................... 302
Unusual Attitudes............................................................................................................. 302
Reversionary Mode (Full-Screen)....................................................................................... 303
AFCS Reversionary Mode.................................................................................................. 304
Failure of the External GPS Navigation Source................................................................... 304
Synthetic Vision Troubleshooting....................................................................................... 304
Appendix G: Display Symbols ........................................................................................... 305
VFR Symbols .................................................................................................................... 305

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IFR Symbols ..................................................................................................................... 306
Airspace Symbols ............................................................................................................. 308
Appendix H: Glossary.......................................................................................................... 311
Appendix I: License Agreement and Warranty.............................................................. 317
Contact Garmin................................................................................................................ 317
Software License Agreement............................................................................................. 317
Limited Warranty.............................................................................................................. 317
AOPA Airport Directory Notice .......................................................................................... 318
AC-U-KWIK LICENSE AGREEMENT.................................................................................... 319
SiriusXM Satellite Radio Service Agreement ....................................................................... 319
Weather Data Warranty.................................................................................................... 319
Index...................................................................................................................................Index-1

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SECTION 1 SYSTEM OVERVIEW
1.1 LINE REPLACEABLE UNITS
The G3X Touch system may consist of the following Line Replaceable Units (LRUs):
• Garmin Display Unit (GDU) 465 (with SiriusXM) (Optional)
– Single Display: Split Primary Flight Display (PFD) & Multi Function Display (MFD)
– Multiple Displays: MFD (recommended)
• GDU 460 (without SiriusXM)
– Single Display: Split Primary Flight Display (PFD) & Multi Function Display (MFD)
– Multiple Displays: MFD, PFD, or split-screen
GDU 46X

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• GSU 73
–Garmin Sensor Unit sub-system for the G3X Touch (Air Data Computer (ADC),
Engine/Airframe Unit, and the Attitude and Heading Reference System (AHRS))
– ADC: Processes data from the pitot-static system and outside air tem-
perature (OAT) sensor.
– Engine/Airframe Unit: Receives and processes signals from the engine
and airframe sensors.
– AHRS: Provides aircraft attitude and heading information to the PFD.
The AHRS contains advanced sensors (including accelerometers and rate
sensors) and interfaces with the Magnetometer to obtain magnetic field
information, with the ADC to obtain air data, and with the GDU to obtain
GPS information. AHRS operation is discussed later in this section.
– ARINC 429 interface: Transmits and receives ARINC 429 signals for inter-
face to panel-mount IFR GPS navigators.
GSU 73