Garmin GTX 327 Manual

GTX 327
Mode AIC TransPonder
pilot's guide

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NOTE: The GTX 327 owner accepts all responsibility for obtaining
the proper licensing before using the transponder
NOTE: The coverage you can expectfrom the GTX 327 is limited to
"line of sight". Low altitude or aircraft antenna shielding by the
aircraft ißelf may result in reduced range. Range can be improved
by climbing to a higher altitude. lt may be possible to minimize
antenna shielding by locating the antenna where dead spoß are
on ly noticed during abnormal flight attitu des.
CAUTION: The GTX 327 should be turned off before starting or
shutting down aircraft engine(s).
Februarv 2000 Part Number 190-00187-00 Rev. APrinted in USA

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The GTX327 trarsponder is poweredonby pressíngthe SÍBY, ALT or ON heys, orby a remote
avionics mlster switch (if applicable). AJter power on a start-up page wíll be dîsplayed whíle the
unit per
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Mode Selection Keys
OFF- Powers off the GTX 327.
STBY- Powers on the tmnsponder in standby mode.
At power on the last active identification code will be
selected. When in standby mode, the transponder will not
reply to any interrogations.
ON- Powers on the rransponder in Mode A. At power on the last active identifica-
tion code will be selecred. In this mode, the transponder replies to intenogations, as
indicated by the Reply Symbol (E). Replies do not include altitude information.
ALT-Powers on the transponder in Mode A and Mode C. At power on the last
active identification code will be selected. In ALI mode, the transponder replies to
identification and altitude interrogations, æ indicated by the Reply Symbol (Þ.
Replies to altitude intenogations include the standard pressure altitude received
from an external altitude source, which is not adjusted for barometric pressure. The
ALT mode may be used in aircraft not equipped with the optional altitude encoder;
however, the reply signal will not include altitude information.
GTX 327 Configuration Mode
The GTX 327's configuration, which is normally done at time o[ installation, influences
many of the unit's functions described in this manual. If you wish to view or change any of the
GTX327 configuration parameters, you may access the GTX 327 Configuration Mode. Use
caution when changing configuration. When in doubt, contact your authorized GARMIN
Aviation Service Center. The Conþration Mode should not be used while the aircraft is
airbome.
To use the GT)/.327 Configuration Mode:
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Press and hold the FUNC key while powering on the unit using the STBY, 0N, or AIT key
(or using an avionics master switch).
Press the FUNC key to sequence through the configuration pages.
Use the CRSR key to highlight selectable fields on each page.
When a field is highlighted, enter numeric data using the 0 - 9 keyl and select items from
a list using the 8 or 9 keys.
Press the CRSR key to confirm list selections. 5.
Code Selection
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Code selection is done with eight keys (0 - 7) that provide 4,096 active identification
codes. Pushing one of these keys begins the code selection sequence. The new code will not
be activated until the fourth digit is entered. Pressing the CLR key will move the cursor back
to the previous digit. Præsing the CLR key when the cursor is on the first digit of the code, or
pressing the CRSR key during code entry will remove the cursor and cancel dau entry
restoring the previous code. The numbers 8 and 9 are not used for code entry only for
entering a Count Down time, and in the Configuration Mode.
lmportant Codes:
l20G-The VFR code for any altitude in the US (Refer to ICAO standards elsewhere)
7000- The VFR code commonly used in Europe (Refer to ICAO standards)
7500- Hrjack code (Aircraft is subject to unlawful interference)
7600- Loss of communications
7700- Emerçncy
7777-Military interceptor operations (Never squawk this code)
0000-Military use (Not enterable)
Care should be taken not to select the code 7500 and all codes in the7600-7777 range,
which rrigger special indicators in automated facilities. Only the code 7500 will be decoded as
the hijack code. An aircraftb transponder code (when available) is utilized to enhance the
tracking capabilities of the ATC facilit¡ therefore care should be taken when making routine
code changes.
Kevs for Other GTX 327 Functions
IDENT:- Presing the IDENT key activates the Special Position Identification
(SPI) Pulse for 18 seconds, identifying your transponder return from others on the
air traffic controller's screen. The word'IDENT'will appear in the upper left comer
of the display while the IDENT mode is active.
VFR- Ses the transponder code to the pre-programmed VFR code selected in
Configuration Mode (this is set to 1200 at the factory). Pressing the VFR key again
will restore the previous identification code.
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FUNC- Changes the page shown on the right side of rhe display. Dis-
played data includes Pressure Altitude, Flight Time, Count Up timer, Count
Down timer, and may include Contrast and Dispìay Brightness, depending
on configuration (as shown in the screens below):
PRESSURE ALT: Displays the altitude data supplied to the GfX 327
in feet, hundreds of feet (i.e., flight level), or meters, depending on
configuration.
FLIGHT TIME: Displays the Flight Time, which is controlled by the
START/STOP key or by a squat switch as configured during installation.
With squat switch control, the timer begins when lift off is sensed and
pauses when landing is sensed.
COLJNT UP TIMEk Controlled by STARTiSTOP and CLR keys.
COUNT DO\ryN TIMER: Controlled by STARI/STOP, CLR, and CRSR
keys. The initial Count Down time is entered with the 0 - 9 keys.
CONTRASI This page is only dispìayed if manualcontrast mode is
selected in Configuration Mode. Contrast is controlled by the 8 and 9 keys .
DISPLIÍ This page is only displayed if manual backlighting mode is
selected in Configuration Mode. Backlighting is controlled by the I and 9
keys.
Altitude Trend lndicator
When the 'PRESSURE ALT' page is displal,ed, an anow may be displayed to the right of the
altirude, indicating that the altitude is increasing or decreasing. Of of two sizes of anows may
be displayed depending on the rate of climb/descent. The sensitirity o[ these arrows is set
using the GTX327 Configuration Mode.
Timer Operation
To operate the Flight Timer:
1 . Press the FUNC key until 'FLIGHT TIME' is displayed.
2. lf the GTX 327 is configured as having a squat switch installed, the timer will begin
counting automatically when the squat switch senses that the aircraft has become
airborne.
lf desired, you may press START/STOP to pause or restart the timer.
Press CLR to reset the t¡mer to zero.
lf the GTX 327 is configured as having a squat switch ¡nstalled, the timerwill pause
automatically when the squat switch senses that the aircraft has touched down.
To operate the Count Up timer:
1. Press the FUNC key until 'COUNT UP' is displayed.
2. lf necessary press CIR to reset the Count Up timer to zero.
3. Press START/STOP to count up.
4. Press START/STOP again to pause the timer.
5. Press CLR to reset the timer to zero.
To operate the Count Down timer:
1. Press the FUNC key until 'COUNT DOWN' is displayed.
2. Press CRSR and use the 0 - 9 keys to set the initial time. All digits must be entered (use
the 0 key to enter leading zeros).
3. Press START/STOP to count down.
4. Press START/STOP again to pause the timer.
5. When the Count Down timer expirel the words'COUNT DOWN' are replaced with
'EXPIRED', and the time begins counting up and flashing.
6. Press CLR to reset the timer to the initial time value.
Automatic ALT/STBY Mode Switching
If rhe GTX 327 is configured for automatic standby switching, the mode will automatically
change to ALI when a squat switch senses that the aircraft has become airborne. Also, the
mode will change to STBY automatically when a squat switch senses that the aircraft has
touched down. Additionall¡ a delay time can be set in the Configuration Mode, causing the
GTX327 to wait a specified length of time after landing before automatically changing to STBY
mode.
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STARUSTOP- Starts and stops the Count Up and Count Down timers.
CRSR- lnitiates entry of the starting time for the Count Down timer and
cancels transponder code entry.
CLR- Resets the Count Up and Count Down timers and cancels the
previous keypress during code selection.
8- Reduces Contrast and Display Brightness when the respective pages are
displayed. Also enters the number eight into the Count Down timer.
9- Increases Contrast. and Display Brightness when the respective pages are
displayed. Also enters the number nine into the Count Down timer.