Garmin GNS 530 User manual

GNS 530(A)
Pilot’s Guide and Reference

GNS 530(A) Pilot’s Guide and Reference
190-00181-00 Rev. G i
RECORD OF REVISIONS
Revision Date of Revision Description
A 5/00 Initial Release
B 5/01 Update to reflect software changes through 2.06
C 4/03 Update to reflect software changes through 4.0
D 2/07 Updated layout, added TAWS, TERRAIN, TIS, and Weather
information, per SW v6.02
E 7/07 Updated per Main SW v6.03
F 6/08 Removed Proximity Advisory info from Section 14
G 09/08 Converted format of figures to accommodate printing process

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION 1: INTRODUCTION........................................... 1-1
1.1 Accessories and Packing List ................................. 1-1
1.2 Key and Knob Functions ......................................... 1-2
1.3 Takeoff Tour............................................................... 1-5
SECTION 2: COM.................................................................. 2-1
2.1 Communicating using the GNS 530...................... 2-1
SECTION 3: NAV PAGES .................................................. 3-1
3.1 Main Page Groups.................................................... 3-1
3.2 NAV Page Group ....................................................... 3-2
3.3 Default NAV Page..................................................... 3-2
3.4 Map Page ................................................................... 3-6
3.5 TERRAIN Page.......................................................... 3-15
3.6 TAWS Page ............................................................... 3-18
3.7 NAV/COM Page........................................................ 3-21
3.8 Satellite Status Page............................................. 3-23
SECTION 4: DIRECT-TO NAVIGATION......................... 4-1
4.1 Overview.................................................................... 4-1
SECTION 5: FLIGHT PLANS.............................................. 5-1
5.1 Flight Plan Catalog Page ........................................ 5-1
5.2 Active Flight Plan Page........................................... 5-8
SECTION 6: PROCEDURES ............................................... 6-1
6.1 Approaches, Departures, and Arrivals................. 6-1
6.2 Non-Precision Approach Operations.................... 6-3
6.3 ILS Approaches ....................................................... 6-25
6.4 Points to Remember for All Approaches........... 6-32
SECTION 7: WPT PAGES.................................................... 7-1
7.1 WPT Page Group ....................................................... 7-1
7.2 Airport Location Page ............................................. 7-4
7.3 Airport Runway Page .............................................. 7-6
7.4 Airport Frequency Page.......................................... 7-8
7.5 Airport Approach Page ......................................... 7-10
7.6 Airport Arrival Page............................................... 7-12
7.7 Airport Departure Page ........................................ 7-14
7.8 Intersection Page ................................................... 7-16
7.9 NDB Page.................................................................. 7-16
7.10 VOR Page................................................................ 7-17
7.11 User Waypoint Page............................................. 7-18
SECTION 8: NRST PAGES ................................................. 8-1
8.1 NRST Page Group ..................................................... 8-1
8.2 Nearest Airport Page............................................... 8-3
8.3 Nearest Intersection Page...................................... 8-5
8.4 Nearest NDB Page .................................................... 8-6
8.5 Nearest VOR Page .................................................... 8-6
8.6 Nearest User Waypoint Page ................................. 8-8
8.7 Nearest Center (ARTCC) Page................................ 8-8
8.8 Nearest Flight Service Station (FSS) Page.......... 8-9
8.9 Nearest Airspace Page .......................................... 8-11
SECTION 9: VLOC RECEIVER........................................... 9-1
9.1 VLOC (VOR/LOCALIZER/GLIDESLOPE) Receiver
Operations......................................................................... 9-1
SECTION 10: AUX PAGES ............................................... 10-1
10.1 AUX Page Group ................................................... 10-1
10.2 Flight Planning Page ........................................... 10-2
10.3 Utility Page.......................................................... 10-10
10.4 Setup Page........................................................... 10-18
SECTION 11: VERTICAL NAVIGATION (VNAV)..... 11-1
SECTION 12: TERRAIN..................................................... 12-1
12.1 INTRODUCTION...................................................... 12-1
12.2 TERRAIN Page........................................................ 12-3
12.3 TERRAIN Alerts...................................................... 12-4
12.4 Database Information for TERRAIN.................. 12-9
SECTION 13: TAWS............................................................ 13-1
13.1 INTRODUCTION...................................................... 13-1
13.2 TAWS Page ............................................................. 13-3
13.3 TAWS Alerts............................................................ 13-4
13.4 Database Information for TAWS ..................... 13-11
SECTION 14: ADDITIONAL FEATURES ..................... 14-1
14.1 Traffic Information Service (TIS) Interface..... 14-1
14.2 Weather Data Link Interface ........................... 14-12
SECTION 15: FAULT DETECTION and
EXCLUSION............................................................................. 15-1
15.1 Detection and Exclusion..................................... 15-1
15.2 Pre-Departure Verification of FDE.................... 15-2

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SECTION 16: MESSAGES, ABBREVIATIONS, and
NAV TERMS............................................................................ 16-1
16.1 Messages................................................................ 16-1
16.2 Abbreviations........................................................ 16-9
16.3 Navigation Terms ............................................... 16-12
Appendix A: Data Card Use..........................................A-1
Appendix B: Specifications........................................... B-1
Appendix C: Troubleshooting Q & A........................C-1

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WARNINGS,
CAUTIONS, AND NOTES
WARNING: Navigation and terrain separation must NOT be predicated upon the use of theTAWS function. The
TAWS 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 surroundings during flight. The TAWS feature is only to be used
as an aid for terrain avoidance and is not certified for use in applications requiring a certified terrain aware-
ness system. Terrain data is obtained from third party sources. Garmin is not able to independently verify the
accuracy of the terrain data.
WARNING: The terrain data should be used only as an aid for situational awareness. Terrain data must not
be used as the sole basis for decisions or maneuvers to avoid terrain or obstacles. Terrain data must not be
used for navigation.
WARNING: The altitude calculated by GNS 530 GPS receivers is geometric height above Mean Sea Level and
could vary significantly from the altitude displayed by pressure altimeters in aircraft. GPS altitude should never
be used for vertical navigation. Always use pressure altitude displayed by pressure altimeters in the aircraft.
WARNING: The Jeppesen database used in the GNS 530 system must be updated regularly in order to ensure
that its information remains current. Updates are released every 28 days. A database information packet is
included in the GNS 530 package. Pilots using an outdated database do so entirely at their own risk.
WARNING: The basemap (land and water data) must not be used for navigation, but rather only for non-
navigational situational awareness. Any basemap indication should be compared with other navigation
sources.
WARNING: For safety reasons, GNS 530 operational procedures must be learned on the ground.
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 GNS 530 utilize GPS as a precision electronic
NAVigation AID (NAVAID). Therefore, as with all NAVAIDs, information presented by the GNS 530 can be
misused or misinterpreted and, therefore, become unsafe.

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WARNINGS,
CAUTIONS, AND NOTES
WARNING: Use the GNS 530, Weather Data Link Interface, TIS, and TAWS at your own risk. To reduce the risk
of unsafe operation, carefully review and understand all aspects of the GNS 530 Pilot’s Guide documentation
and the GNS 530 Flight Manual Supplement. Thoroughly practice basic operation prior to actual use. During
flight operations, carefully compare indications from the GNS 530 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.
CAUTION: The GNS 530 display lens is 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 GNS 530 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.
NOTE: All visual depictions contained within this document, including screen images of the GNS 530 panel and
displays, are subject to change and may not reflect the most current GNS 530 system. Depictions of equipment
may differ slightly from the actual equipment.
NOTE: This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired operation.
NOTE: Unless otherwise specified within this manual, the term ‘GNS 530’ applies to the GNS 530, GNS 530A,
and GNS 530(A) w/TAWS models. Please note that the difference between the GNS 530 and the GNS 530A
models is indicated under ‘VHF COM Performance’ in the Specifications section of this manual (Appendix B).
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 website at
www.garmin.com/prop65.

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WARRANTY
LIMITED WARRANTY
This Garmin product is warranted to be free from defects in materials or workmanship for two years from the date of purchase. Within
this period, Garmin will, at its sole option, repair or replace any components that fail in normal use. Such repairs or replacement will
be made at no charge to the customer for parts and labor, provided that the customer shall be responsible for any transportation cost.
This warranty does not cover failures due to abuse, misuse, accident, or unauthorized alterations or repairs.
THE WARRANTIES AND REMEDIES CONTAINED HEREIN ARE EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESS OR
IMPLIED OR STATUTORY, INCLUDING ANY LIABILITY ARISING UNDER ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR
A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, STATUTORY OR OTHERWISE. THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS, WHICH MAY VARY
FROM STATE TO STATE.
IN NO EVENT SHALL GARMIN BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, WHETHER
RESULTING FROM THE USE, MISUSE, OR INABILITY TO USE THIS PRODUCT OR FROM DEFECTS IN THE PRODUCT. Some states do not
allow the exclusion of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitations may not apply to you.
Garmin retains the exclusive right to repair or replace the unit or software, or to offer a full refund of the purchase price, at its sole
discretion. SUCH REMEDY SHALL BE YOUR SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY FOR ANY BREACH OF WARRANTY.
To obtain warranty service, contact your local Garmin Authorized Service Center. For assistance in locating a Service Center near you,
visit the Garmin Web site at “http://www.garmin.com” or contact Garmin Customer Service at 800-800-1020.

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SECTION 1
INTRODUCTION
SECTION 1: INTRODUCTION
1.1 ACCESSORIES AND PACKING LIST
Congratulations on choosing the finest, most advanced
panel mount IFR navigation/communication system
available. The GNS 530 represents Garmin’s commitment
to provide accurate, easy-to-use avionics.
Before installing and getting started with the GNS 530,
please check to see that the package includes the following
items. If any parts are missing or damaged, please contact
a Garmin dealer immediately.
Standard Package:
UÊ -ÊxÎäÊ1ÌUÊ >Û>Ì>ÁÊ>À`UÊ/iÀÀ>Ê>Ì>Ê>À`UÊÃÌ>>ÌÊ,>VUÊiVÌÀÃUÊ*-ÊÌi>UÊ*̽ÃÊÕ`iUÊ+ÕVÊ,iviÀiViÊÕ`iÊUÊ{ääÉxääÊ-iÀiÃÊë>ÞÊÌiÀv>ViÊ*̽ÃÊÕ`iÊ``i`ÕUÊ>Ì>L>ÃiÊ-ÕLÃVÀ«ÌÊ*>ViÌUÊ7>ÀÀ>ÌÞÊ,i}ÃÌÀ>ÌÊ>À`UÊ -ÊxÎäÊ-Õ>ÌÀÊ,"The Garmin dealer performs the installation and
configuration of the GNS 530. The GNS 530 is secured
in the installation rack with the proper wiring connections
«iÀvÀi`°ÊÊvÌiÀÊÃÌ>>Ì]ÊÌiÊ >Û>Ì>Ê>À`Ê>`ÊÌiÊ/iÀÀ>Ê>Ì>Ê>À`ÊvÊ>««V>Li®Ê>ÀiÊÃÌ>i`ÊÌÊÌiÀÊVÀÀiVÌÊÃÌÃÊÊÌiÊvÀÌÊvÊÌiÊÕÌÊ««i`ÝÊ®°ÊÊÊGarmin dealer can answer questions about the installation
such as location of antennas or any connections to other
equipment in the panel.
NOTE: Help Garmin provide better support by
completing on-line registration. Registration
ensures notification of product updates, new
products, and provides for lost or stolen unit
tracking. Have the serial number of the GNS
530 available and connect to the website (www.
garmin.com). Look for the product registration
link on the home page.

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SECTION 1
INTRODUCTION
1.2 KEY AND KNOB FUNCTIONS
The GNS 530 is designed to make operation as simple
>ÃÊ«ÃÃLi°ÊÊ/iÊiÞÊ>`ÊLÊ`iÃVÀ«ÌÃÊ}ÕÀiÊ££®Ê«ÀÛ`iÊ>Ê}iiÀ>ÊÛiÀÛiÜÊvÊÌiÊ«À>ÀÞÊvÕVÌîÊvÀÊi>VÊiÞÊ>`ÊL°ÊÊ/iÊÌ>ivvÊÌÕÀÊ-iVÌÊ£°Î®Êis intended to provide a brief overview of the primary
functions of the GNS 530.
Figure 1-1 Keys and Knobs
4
2
6
5
1
10
11
14 15 16 17 18
3
7
8
9
12
13
19
COM Flip-flop
1
Large left knob
6
ENT (enter)
11
MSG (message)
16
COM Power/Volume
2
RNG (map range)
7
Small right knob
12 17
FPL (flight plan)
VLOC Flip-flop
3
Direct-to
8
Large right knob
13 18
VNAV
VLOC Volume
4
MENU
9
CDI
14 19
PROC (procedures)
Small left knob
5
CLR (clear)
10
OBS
15 Ý«iÀiÌÊÜÌÊÌiÊÕÌÊ>`ÊÀiviÀÊÌÊÌiÊÀiviÀiViÊsections for more information.
>Ì>ÊÃÊiÌiÀi`ÊÕÃ}ÊÌiÊ>À}iÊ>`ÊÃ>ÊLðÊÊÝ«iÀiÌÊÜÌÊÌiÊÌÊLiViÊivwViÌÊ>ÌÊiÌiÀ}Ê`>Ì>°ÊÊThis greatly reduces the amount of time spent operating
the GNS 530 in flight.

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INTRODUCTION
Left-hand Keys and Knobs
(1) COM Flip-flop Key – Swaps the active and standby
"ÊvÀiµÕiViðÊÊ*ÀiÃÃÊ>`Ê`ÊÌÊÃiiVÌÊiiÀ}iVÞÊV>iÊ£Ó£°xääÊâ®°(2) COM Power/Volume Knob –Controls unit power
and communications radio ÛÕi°ÊÊ*ÀiÃÃÊiÌ>ÀÞÊÌÊdisable automatic squelch control.
(3) VLOC Flip-flop Key – 1Ãi`ÊÌÊÃÜ>«ÊÌiÊ>VÌÛiÊ>`ÊÃÌ>`LÞÊ6"ÊvÀiµÕiViÃÊ°i°]Ê>iÊÌiÊÃiiVÌi`ÊÃÌ>`-
by vÀiµÕiVÞÊ>VÌÛi®°(4) VLOC Volume Knob – Controls audio volume for
ÌiÊÃiiVÌi`Ê6",ÉV>âiÀÊvÀiµÕiVÞ°ÊÊ*ÀiÃÃÊiÌ>ÀÞÊto enable/disable the ident tone.
(5) Small Left Knob (COM/VLOC) –Ê1Ãi`ÊÌÊÌÕiÊÌiÊiÀÌâÊâ®ÊÛ>ÕiÊvÊÌiÊÃÌ>`LÞÊfrequency for
ÌiÊVÕV>ÌÃÊÌÀ>ÃViÛiÀÊ"®ÊÀÊÌiÊ6"Êreceiver, whichever is currently selected by the tuning
VÕÀÃÀ°ÊÊ*ÀiÃÃÊÌÃÊLÊiÌ>ÀÞÊÌÊÌ}}iÊÌiÊtuning
VÕÀÃÀÊLiÌÜiiÊÌiÊ"Ê>`Ê6"Êfrequency fields.
(6) Large Left Knob (COM/VLOC) – 1Ãi`ÊÌÊÌÕiÊÌiÊi}>iÀÌâÊâ®ÊÛ>ÕiÊvÊÌiÊÃÌ>`LÞÊfrequency for the
VÕV>ÌÃÊÌÀ>ÃViÛiÀÊ"®ÊÀÊÌiÊ6"ÊÀiViÛiÀ]Êwhichever is currently selected by the tuning cursor.
Right-hand Keys and Knobs
(7) RNG Key – ÜÃÊÌiÊ«ÌÊÌÊÃiiVÌÊÌiÊ`iÃÀi`Êmap
À>}i°ÊÊ1ÃiÊÌiÊÕ«Ê>ÀÀÜÊÌÊâÊÕÌÊÌÊ>Ê>À}iÀÊ>Ài>]ÊÀÊÌiÊ`ÜÊ>ÀÀÜÊÌÊâÊÊÌÊ>ÊÃ>iÀÊ>Ài>°(8) Direct-to Key –Ê*ÀÛ`iÃÊ>VViÃÃÊÌÊÌiÊ`ÀiVÌÌÊvÕV-
tion, which allows the pilot to enter a destination waypoint
and establishes a direct course to the selected destination
-iVÌÊ{®°(9) MENU Key –Êë>ÞÃÊ>ÊVÌiÝÌÃiÃÌÛiÊÃÌÊvÊoptions. This options list allows the pilot to access
additional features or make settings changes which relate
to the currently displayed page.
(10) CLR Key –Ê1Ãi`ÊÌÊiÀ>ÃiÊvÀ>Ì]ÊÀiÛiÊ>«Ê`iÌ>]ÊÀÊÌÊV>ViÊ>ÊiÌÀÞ°ÊÊ*ÀiÃÃÊ>`Ê`ÊÌiÊCLR key
ÌÊi`>ÌiÞÊ`ë>ÞÊÌiÊiv>ÕÌÊ 6Ê*>}i°(11) ENT Key –Ê1Ãi`ÊÌÊ>««ÀÛiÊ>Ê«iÀ>ÌÊÀÊV«iÌiÊdata entry. It is also used to confirm information during
power on.
(12) Small Right Knob –Ê1Ãi`ÊÌÊÃiiVÌÊ«>}iÃÊÜÌÊiÊvÊÌiÊ«>}iÊ}ÀիðÊÊ*ÀiÃÃÊÌÃÊLÊiÌ>ÀÞÊto display the on-screen cursor. The cursor allows the
pilot to enter data and/or make a selection from a list of
«ÌðÊÊ7iÊiÌiÀ}Ê`>Ì>]ÊÌiÊÃ>Êright knob is used
to select the desired letter or number and the large right
LÊÃÊÕÃi`ÊÌÊÛiÊÌÊÌiÊiÝÌÊV>À>VÌiÀÊë>Vi°ÊÊ/iÊsmall right knob is also used to move the target pointer
Õ«ÊÌÕÀÊVVÜÃi®ÊÀÊ`ÜÊVÕÌiÀVVÜÃi®ÊÜiÊÌiÊmap panning function is active.
(13) Large Right knob –Ê1Ãi`ÊÌÊÃiiVÌÊpage groups:
6]Ê7*/]Ê18]ÊÀÊ ,-/°ÊÊ7ÌÊÌiÊÃVÀiiÊVÕÀÃÀÊenabled, the large right knob allows the pilot to move
the cursor about the page. The large right knob is also
ÕÃi`ÊÌÊÛiÊÌiÊÌ>À}iÌÊ«ÌiÀÊÀ}ÌÊÌÕÀÊVVÜÃi®ÊÀÊivÌÊVÕÌiÀVVÜÃi®ÊÜiÊÌiÊ>«Ê«>}ÊvÕVÌÊis active.

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` NOTE: Data is entered using the large and
small right knobs (Figure 1-2). Experiment with
them to become efficient at entering data. This
will greatly reduce the amount of time spent
operating the GNS 530 in flight.
Figure 1-2 Blank Direct-to Page
NOTE: When the GNS 530 is displaying a list
of information that is too long for the display
screen, a scroll bar appears along the right-hand
side of the display (Figure 1-3). The scroll bar
graphically indicates the number of additional
items available within the selected category. To
scroll through the list, press the small right knob
to activate the cursor, then turn the large right
knob.
Figure 1-3 Scroll Bar
Scroll Bar
Bottom Row Keys
(14) CDI Key –Ê1Ãi`ÊÌÊÌ}}iÊÜVÊ>Û}>ÌÊÃÕÀViÊ*-ÊÀÊ6"®Ê«ÀÛ`iÃÊÕÌ«ÕÌÊÌÊ>ÊiÝÌiÀ>Ê-ÊÀÊ°(15) OBS Key –Ê1Ãi`ÊÌÊÃiiVÌÊ>Õ>ÊÀÊ>ÕÌ>ÌVÊÃiµÕiV}ÊvÊÜ>Þ«ÌðÊÊ*ÀiÃÃ}ÊÌiÊOBS Key selects
"-Ê`i]ÊÜVÊÀiÌ>ÃÊÌiÊVÕÀÀiÌʼ>VÌÛiÊÌ½ÊÜ>Þ«ÌÊas the navigation reference even after passing the waypoint
°i°]Ê«ÀiÛiÌÃÊÃiµÕiV}ÊÌÊÌiÊiÝÌÊÜ>Þ«Ì®°ÊÊ*ÀiÃÃ}Êthe OBS Key again returns the unit to normal operation,
ÜÌÊ>ÕÌ>ÌVÊÃiµÕiV}ÊvÊÜ>Þ«ÌðÊÊ7iÊ"-Êmode is selected, the pilot may set the desired course
ÌÉvÀÊ>ÊÜ>Þ«ÌÊÕÃ}ÊÌiÊ-iiVÌÊ"-ÊÕÀÃiÊ««Õ«ÊÜ`Ü]ÊÀÊ>ÊiÝÌiÀ>Ê"-ÊÃiiVÌÀÊÊÌiÊ-ÊÀÊ°(16) MSG Key –Ê1Ãi`ÊÌÊÛiÜÊÃÞÃÌiÊmessages and to
alert the pilot to important warnings and requirements.
See Section 16.1 for more information on messages.
(17) FPL Key –ÊÜÃÊÌiÊ«ÌÊÌÊVÀi>Ìi]Êi`Ì]Ê>VÌÛ>Ìi]Êand invert flight plans, as well as access approaches,
departures, and >ÀÀÛ>ðÊÊÊVÃiÃÌÊ«ÌÊÌÊy}ÌÊ«>Êvi>ÌÕÀiÊÃÊ>ÃÊ>Û>>LiÊvÀÊÌiÊ*ÊiÞ°ÊÊ-iiÊ-iVÌÊxÊfor more information on flight plans.
(18) VNAV (Vertical Navigation) Key –ÊÜÃÊÌiÊpilot to create a three-dimensional profile which provides
}Õ`>ViÊÌÊ>Êw>ÊÌ>À}iÌ®Ê>ÌÌÕ`iÊ>ÌÊ>ÊëiVwi`ÊV>ÌÊSee Section 11.
(19) PROC Key –ÊÜÃÊÌiÊ«ÌÊÌÊÃiiVÌÊ>`ÊÀiÛiÊapproaches, departures, and arrivals from the flight plan.
7iÊÕÃ}Ê>Êy}ÌÊ«>]Ê>Û>>LiÊ«ÀVi`ÕÀiÃÊvÀÊÌiÊdeparture and/or arrival airport are offered automatically.
"ÌiÀÜÃi]ÊÌiÊ«ÌÊ>ÞÊÃiiVÌÊÌiÊ`iÃÀi`Ê>À«ÀÌ]ÊÌiÊthe desired procedure.

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1.3 TAKEOFF TOUR
Overview
The Garmin GNS 530 provides the pilot accurate
navigational data and communication capability, along
with non-precision and precision approach certification
in the IFR environment. The takeoff tour is designed to
v>>ÀâiÊÌiÊ«ÌÊÜÌ\UÊ*ÜiÀ}ÊÕ«ÊÌiÊÕÌÊUÊ>}}ÊvÀiµÕiViÃÊUÊÌiÀ}Ê`>Ì>ÊUÊ*iÀvÀ}Ê>ÊÃ«iÊ`ÀiVÌÌÊUÊ-iiVÌ}Ê,Ê«ÀVi`ÕÀiÃÊUÊ1Ã}ÊÃiÊÌi`Êflight plans
Ê>``Ì]ÊÌÃÊÃiVÌÊLÀiyÞÊVÛiÀÃÊÌiÊiv>ÕÌÊ 6Ê*>}i]ÊÌiÊ>«Ê*>}i]Ê>`ÊÌiÊ 6É"Ê*>}i]ÊÜVÊ>ÀiÊavailable as part of the 6Ê*>}iÊÀÕ«°ÊÊ/iÃiÊ«>}iÃÊ>ÀiÊused for most of the in-flight navigation.
The takeoff tour assumes that the unit and antennas
have been properly installed and that the GNS 530’s
default settings have not been changed. If any of the
v>VÌÀÞÊ`iv>ÕÌÊÃiÌÌ}ÃÊposition format, units of measure,
ÃiiVÌ>LiÊwi`Ã]ÊiÌV°®Ê>ÛiÊLiiÊV>}i`]ÊÌiÊ«VÌÕÀiÃÊÃÜÊiÀiÊ>ÞÊÌÊiÝ>VÌÞÊ>ÌVÊÜ>ÌÊÃÊÃÜÊÊÌiÊ -ÊxÎä°ÊÊ*ÀÀÊÌÊÕÃ}ÊÌiÊ -ÊxÎäÊvÀÊÌiÊwÀÃÌÊtime, Garmin recommends that the aircraft be moved to a
location that is well away from buildings and other aircraft
so the unit can collect satellite data without interruption.
This takeoff tour is intended to provide a brief
introduction of the GNS 530’s major features. Sections
ÓÊÌÀÕ}Ê£{ÊvÊÌÃÊ>Õ>Ê`iÃVÀLiÊÌiÃiÊvi>ÌÕÀiÃÊ>`Êothers in additional detail. Refer to these sections, as
needed to learn or review the details regarding a particular
feature. vÌiÀÊLiV}Êv>>ÀÊÜÌÊÌiÊL>ÃVÃ]ÊÃiÊÃÕ}}iÃÌi`ÊÀi>`}ÊÜÌÊÌÃÊ*̽ÃÊÕ`iÊVÕ`iÃ\UÊ}ÌÊ«>Êvi>ÌÕÀiÃÊÊ-iVÌÊxUÊ,Ê«ÀVi`ÕÀiÃÊÊ-iVÌÊÈUÊ7>Þ«ÌÊvÀ>ÌÊ«>}iÃÊ`>Ì>L>ÃiÊvÀ>Ì®ÊÊ-iVÌÊÇUÊ1ÌÊÃiÌÌ}ÃÊVw}ÕÀ}ÊÌiÊÕÌÊÌÊÌiÊ«̽ÃÊ«ÀiviÀiViîÊÊ-iVÌÊ£äIf more information is needed, Garmin’s Customer
Service staff is available during normal business hours
1°-°ÊiÌÀ>ÊÌiÊâi®Ê>ÌÊÌiÊ«iÊ>`Êv>ÝÊÕLiÀÃÊlisted on page ii. Garmin can also be reached by mail
«>}iÊ®ÊÀÊ>ÌÊÕÀÊÜiLÃÌiÊ>``ÀiÃÃ]ÊÜÜÜ°}>À°V°Powering up the GNS 530
The GNS 530’s power and "Êvolume are controlled
using the COM Power/Volume knob at the top left
corner of the unit. Turning it clockwise turns unit power
Ê>`ÊVÀi>ÃiÃÊÌiÊ"ÊÀ>`ÊÛÕi°ÊÊvÌiÀÊÌÕÀ}Êthe unit on, a welcome page is displayed while the unit
performs a ÃivÊÌiÃÌ]ÊvÜi`ÊÃiµÕiÌ>ÞÊLÞÊÌiÊ1ÌÊ/Þ«iÊ*>}iÊ}ÕÀiÊ£{®Ê>`ÊÌiÊ-vÌÜ>ÀiÊ6iÀÃÊ*>}i°ÊÊ/iÊ`i«i`}ÊÊVw}ÕÀ>Ì®ÊÌiÊ7i>ÌiÀÊ*>}i]ÊÌiÊ/À>vwVÊ*>}i]ÊÌiÊÛ>ÌÊ>Ì>L>ÃiÊ*>}i]Ê>`ÊÌiÊ>`É/iÀÀ>É"LÃÌ>ViÃÊ>Ì>L>ÃiÊ*>}iÊ>ÀiÊÃiµÕiÌ>ÞÊ`ë>Þi`°
Figure 1-4 Unit Type Page

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The >Ì>L>ÃiÊ6iÀÃÃÊ*>}iÊ}ÕÀiÊ£x®Ê>««i>ÀÃÊiÝÌ]ÊÜVÊÃÜÃÊÌiÊVÕÀÀiÌÊ`>Ì>L>ÃiÊvÀ>ÌÊon the >Û>Ì>Ê>`Ê/iÀÀ>Ê>Ì>Ê>À`ðÊÊ>Ì>L>ÃiÊinformation highlighted in yellow indicates the database
ÃÊÌÊÜÌÊÌÃÊivviVÌÛiÊ`>ÌiðÊÊ/iÊ >Û>Ì>Ê`>Ì>L>ÃiÊÃÊÕ«`>Ìi`ÊiÛiÀÞÊÓnÊ`>ÞÃÊ>`ÊÕÃÌÊLiÊVÕÀÀiÌÊvÀÊ>««ÀÛi`Êinstrument approach operations. Information on database
subscriptions is available inside the GNS 530 package.
Figure 1-5 Database Versions Page
Acknowledging the database information:
Press the ENT Key.
Figure 1-6 Instrument Panel Self-Test Page
Check CDI/HSI, RMI, and
Other Instruments to verify
these Indications
Fuel Capacity is
entered manually
Fuel On-Board
and Fuel Flow
are Provided
by Sensors, if
Installed
Select to Set
Fuel Level to
Full Capacity
Select to display
Checklists Page
Should Match Current
OBS Course Selection
Instrument Panel Self-test Page
"ViÊÌiÊ`>Ì>L>ÃiÊ>ÃÊLiiÊ>VÜi`}i`]ÊÌiÊÃÌÀÕiÌÊ*>iÊ-ivÌiÃÌÊ*>}iÊ>««i>ÀÃÊ}ÕÀiÊ£È®°To ensure that the GNS 530 and any connected
instruments are working properly, check for the following
`V>ÌÃÊÊÌiÊÉ-]Ê,]ÊiÝÌiÀ>Ê>ÕV>ÌÀÃ]Êand other connected instruments:
UÊÕÀÃiÊ`iÛ>ÌÊÊ>vÊivÌÉÊy>}UÊ/"É,"Êy>}ÊÊ/"UÊBearing to destination - 135°
UÊÃÌ>ViÊÌÊ`iÃÌ>ÌÊÊ£ä°äÊUÊÊiÝÌiÀ>Ê>ÕV>ÌÀÃÊvÊÃÌ>i`®ÊÊ"UÊ`iÃ«iÊÊ>vÊÕ«ÉÊy>}UÊ/iÊÌÊ`iÃÌ>ÌÊÊ{ÊÕÌiÃUÊiÃÀi`ÊÌÀ>VÊÊ£{°xcUÊÀÕ`Êëii`ÊÊ£xäÊÌÃ/iÊÃÌÀÕiÌÊ*>iÊ-ivÌiÃÌÊ*>}iÊ`V>ÌiÃÊÌiÊVÕÀÀiÌÞÊÃiiVÌi`Ê"-ÊVÕÀÃi]ÊvÕiÊV>«>VÌÞÊ*®]ÊvÕiÊÊL>À`Ê"®]Ê>`ÊvÕiÊyÜÊ®°ÊÊ/iÊvÕiÊV>«>VÌÞ]Êfuel on board, and fuel flow may be manually entered if
the installation does not include connection to sensors
which automatically provide these figures.
Entering fuel capacity, fuel on board,
or fuel flow figures (if not provided by
sensors):
1) Turn the large right knob to select the Fuel
Capacity, Fuel on Board, or Fuel Flow field.
2) Turn the small and large right knobs to enter
the desired figure (Figure 1-7) and press the
ENT Key.

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Figure 1-7 Fuel Flow Selected
/iÊÃÌÀÕiÌÊ*>iÊ-ivÌiÃÌÊ*>}iÊVÕ`iÃÊÃiiVÌÃÊto set fuel on board to full capacity and access the
iVÃÌÃÊ*>}i°ÊÊ/ÃÊ>ÜÃÊÌiÊ«ÌÊÌʵÕVÞÊÃiÌÊvÕiÊto full limits and display any checklists that have been
entered, such as start up or takeoff checklists.
Setting fuel on board to full (if not
provided by sensor):
1) Turn the large right knob to highlight ‘Set Full
Fuel?’ (Figure 1-8).
Figure 1-8 ‘Set Full Fuel?’ Highlighted
2) Press the ENT Key and verify that fuel on board
now matches the fuel capacity figure. Fuel on
board is reduced, over time, based on the fuel
flow figure.
Viewing the Checklists Page:
1) Turn the large right knob to highlight ‘Go To
Chklist?’ (Figure 1-9) and press the ENT Key.
Figure 1-9 ‘Go To Chklist?’ Highlighted
2) Turn the large right knob to select the desired
checklist, then execute each step (Section
10.3, Utility Page: Checklists) in the selected
checklist.
3) Once the pilot completes the desired checklist(s),
press the small right knob to return to the
Checklists Page. Press the small right knob
again to return to normal operation on the
Satellite Status Page or the Map Page.
4) Once instrument operation has been verified
with the Instrument Panel Self-test Page
displayed, highlight ‘OK?’, and press the ENT
Key.
NOTE: The GNS 530 can hold up to nine checklists
with up to 30 entries in each checklist.

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Satellite Status Page
/iÊ->ÌiÌiÊ-Ì>ÌÕÃÊ*>}iÊ}ÕÀiÊ££ä®Ê>««i>ÀÃÊ>ÃÊÌiÊGNS 530 attempts to collect satellite information.
7iÊ>ʼVµÕÀ}½ÊÃÌ>ÌÕÃÊÃÊ`ë>Þi`ÊÊÌiÊ->ÌiÌiÊ-Ì>ÌÕÃÊ*>}i]ÊÌiÊsignal strengths of any satellites received
>««i>ÀÊ>ÃʼL>ÀÊ}À>«½ÊÀi>`}ðÊÊ/ÃÊÃÊ>Ê}`Ê`V>ÌÊÌ>ÌÊÌiÊÕÌÊÃÊÀiViÛ}ÊÃ}>ÃÊ>`Ê>Ê«ÃÌÊwÝÊÃÊLi}Êdetermined. Following the first-time use of the GNS 530,
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Figure 1-10 Satellite Status Page
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Ã>ÌiÌiÊÀiViÛi`Ê>ÃÊ>ÊL>ÀÊ}À>«ÊÀi>`}®°¼-i>ÀV}Ê-Þ½Ê`V>ÌiÃÊÌ>ÌÊÃ>ÌiÌiÊ>>>VÊ`>Ì>ÊÃÊÌÊ>Û>>LiÊÀÊ>ÃÊiÝ«Ài`ÊvÊÌiÊÕÌÊ>Ã½ÌÊLiiÊÕÃi`ÊvÀÊÃÝÊÌÃÊÀÊÀi®°ÊÊ/ÃÊi>ÃÊÌiÊÕÌÊÃÊacquiring satellite data to establish almanac and satellite
orbit information, which can take five to ten minutes.
The data is recollected from the first available satellite. /iÊ->ÌiÌiÊ-Ì>ÌÕÃÊ*>}iÊ`ë>ÞÃÊ>ʼ-i>ÀVÊ-Þ½ÊÃÌ>ÌÕÃ]Ê>`Êthe message >ÕV>ÌÀÊ-®]Ê>LÛiÊÌiÊMSG Key also
y>ÃiÃÊÌÊ>iÀÌÊÌiÊ«ÌÊvÊÃÞÃÌiÊiÃÃ>}i]ʼ-i>ÀV}ÊÌiÊSky’.
Viewing a system message:
Press the MSG Key (Figure 1-11).
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operating condition.
Figure 1-11 Message Page
Returning to the previous page after
viewing a message:
Press the MSG Key again.
NOTE: The GNS 530 utilizes certain software
algorithms to ensure reliable GPS receiver
operation. Receiver Autonomous Integrity
Monitoring (RAIM) and Fault Detection and
Exclusion (FDE) are two examples. These features
allow navigation during Oceanic/Remote legs of
a flight using the GNS 530. For further details,
please refer to Sections 10.3, 10.4, and 14.

GNS 530(A) Pilot’s Guide and Reference
190-00181-00 Rev. G 1-9
SECTION 1
INTRODUCTION
Selecting COM and VLOC Frequencies
7iÊÌiÊ -ÊxÎäÊÃÊ>VµÕÀ}Ê>Ê«ÃÌ]ÊÌ>iÊ>Êminute to dial in the active and standby frequencies to
be used for the first phase of the flight. The GNS 530’s
`ë>ÞÊÃÊ`Û`i`ÊÌÊÃi«>À>ÌiÊÜ`ÜÃÊÀÊÃVÀiiÊ>Ài>î]Êincluding a "Ê7`Ü]Ê6"Ê7`Ü]Ê>`ÊÌiÊ*-Ê7`ÜÊ}ÕÀiÊ££Ó®°Figure 1-12 Standby Frequency 135.325 MHz
COM Window GPS Window
VLOC
Window
Active
Frequency
Standby
Frequency
Changing the standby communication
frequency:
1) Press the small left knob if needed, to move
the tuning cursor to the COM Window (Figure
1-12).
2) Turn the large left knob to select the MHz,
and the small left knob to select the kHz of
the desired frequency.
Placing the standby communication
frequency in the active field:
Press the COM Flip-flop Key (Figure 1-13).
Figure 1-13 Active Frequency 135.325 MHz
"ViÊÌiÊactive frequency has been entered, repeat
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NOTE: When selecting VLOC frequencies, the
tuning cursor automatically returns to the COM
Window after 30 seconds of inactivity.
Changing the standby VLOC frequency:
1) Press the small left knob if needed, to activate
the tuning cursor in the VLOC Window.
2) Turn the large left knob to select the MHz,
and the small left knob to select the kHz of
the desired frequency.
Placing the standby frequency in the active
field:
Press the NAV Flip-flop Key.

GNS 530(A) Pilot’s Guide and Reference 190-00181-00 Rev. G
1-10
SECTION 1
INTRODUCTION
Page Groups
Page Groups
NAV Group WPT Group AUX Group NRST Group
see Section 3 see Section 7 see Section 10 see Section 8
Table 1-1 Page Groups
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Current Page Group Number of Pages in
Current Page Group Position of Current Page
within Current
Page Group
Selecting the desired page group and page:
Turn the large right knob until a page from the
desired page group is displayed.
Turn the small right knob until the desired page
is displayed.
NAV Pages
/iÀiÊ>ÀiÊwÛiÊ«>}iÃÊ>Û>>LiÊÕ`iÀÊÌiÊ 6Ê*>}iÊGroup*:
UÊiv>ÕÌÊ 6Ê*>}iÊUÊ>«Ê*>}iÊUÊ/7-Ê*>}iUÊ 6É"Ê*>}iÊUÊ->ÌiÌiÊ-Ì>ÌÕÃÊ*>}iÊ/iÊiv>ÕÌÊ 6Ê*>}i]ÊÌiÊ>«Ê*>}i]Ê>`ÊÌiÊ 6É"Ê*>}iÊ>ÀiÊÕÃi`ÊvÀÊÃÌÊvÊÌiÊy}ÌÊ>Û}>Ì°
Selecting the NAV Page Group and
displaying the Default NAV Page:
Press and hold the CLR Key.
Selecting the desired NAV Page:
Turn the small right knob until the desired
page is displayed.