Garmin GTX 345 User manual

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ENSTROM F-28F/280FX OPERATOR’S
MANUAL
AND
FAA APPROVED
ROTORCRAFT FLIGHT MANUAL
SUPPLEMENT
GTX 345 ADS-B TRANSPONDER
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REPORT NO. 28-AC-081
HELICOPTER SERIAL NO.
HELICOPTER REGISTRATION NO.
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THIS SUPPLEMENT MUST BE CARRIED IN THE
HELICOPTER AT ALL TIMES IF EQUIPPED WITH THE
GTX 345 INSTALLATION. CHAPTERS 1, 2, 3, AND 4 ARE
FAA APPROVED.
FAA APPROVED
ACTING MANAGER, SOUTHWEST FLIGHT TEST SECTION,
AIR-713
FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION
FT. WORTH, TX
DATE
THE ENSTROM HELICOPTER CORPORATION
2209 22ND STREET
MENOMINEE, MICHIGAN 49858-3515
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
CHAPTER DESCRIPTION PAGE
Log of Revisions ..........................................i
Table of Contents......................................iii
List of Figures .......................................... iv
List of Tables ............................................iv
List of Effective Pages ...............................v
INTRODUCTION ............................ INTRO-1
CHAPTER 1 OPERATING LIMITATIONS
MinimumEquipment............................. 1-1
ADS-B Out ............................................ 1-1
Software Version.................................... 1-1
Pressure Altitude Broadcast Inhibit ....... 1-1
Traffic Display and Alerting ................... 1-2
Datalinked Weather Display .................. 1-2
Placards ................................................ 1-2
Pilot’s Guide .......................................... 1-2
CHAPTER 2 NORMAL PROCEDURES
General ................................................. 2-1
Before Takeoff........................................ 2-1
CHAPTER 3 EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
General ................................................. 3-1
Abnormal Procedures ............................ 3-1
CHAPTER 4 PERFORMANCE DATA
General ................................................. 4-1
CHAPTER 6 WEIGHT/BALANCE AND LOADING
General ................................................. 6-1
CHAPTER 7 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
General ................................................. 7-1
System Description................................ 7-1
Operation .............................................. 7-3
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LIST OF FIGURES
FIGURE NO. DESCRIPTION PAGE
3-1 ADS-B 1090 Failed Screen...................3-1
3-2 ADS-B 1090 and Transponder Failed
Screen .................................................3-1
7-1 GTX 345 Installation ...........................7-2
7-2 GTX 345 System Interface ...................7-3
7-3 GTX 345 Front Panel ...........................7-5
LIST OF TABLES
TABLE NO. DESCRIPTION PAGE
Intro-1 List of Abbreviations ...................... Intro-1
1-1 ADS-B Out Required Equipment..........1-1
1-2 Software Versions................................1-1
7-1 GTX 345 Control Keys and Functions..7-6
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GTX 345 TRANSPONDER
INTRODUCTION
Intro-1. General
This supplement contains the operating instructions,
procedures, and limitations for the Garmin GTX 345
Transponder with Automatic Dependent Surveillance-
Broadcast (ADS-B) functionality.
The supplement is divided into two basic parts, the FAA
approved RFM Supplement and Supplemental Data
provided by the Enstrom Helicopter Corporation (Enstrom).
Chapters 1, 2, 3, and 4 make up the FAA approved RFM
Supplement. It is required by Federal Regulations that this
supplement be carried in the helicopter at all times if the
Garmin GTX 345 is installed.
Intro-2. List of Abbreviations
Abbreviations noted in this supplement are listed in Intro-1.
Intro-1. List of Abbreviations
ADS-B Automatic Dependent Surveillance - Broadcast
ADS-R Automatic Dependent Surveillance - Rebroadcast
ATC Air Traffic Control
CFR Code of Federal Regulations
ES Extended Squitter
FAA Federal Aviation Administration
FIS-B Flight Information Service - Broadcast
GPS Global Positioning System
ICS Intercom System
MHz Megahertz
PABI Pressure Altitude Broadcast Inhibit
PED Portable Electronic Device
RFM Rotorcraft Flight Manual
SBAS Satellite-Based Augmentation System
SW Software
TAS Traffic
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TIS-B Traffic Information Services - Broadcast
TX Transmit
UAT Universal Access Transceiver
VOX Voice Transmission
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CHAPTER 1. OPERATING LIMITATIONS
1-1. Minimum Equipment
1. The GTX 345 must have the following system interfaces
fully functional in order to be compliant with the
requirements of 14 CFR 91.227 ADS-B Out operations:
Table 1-1. ADS-B Out Required Equipment
Interfaced Equipment Number
Installed
Number
Required
Barometric Pressure Altitude
Source 1 1
GPS SBAS Position Source 1 1
1-2. ADS-B Out
1. The GTX 345 only complies with 14 CFR 91.227 for ADS-
B Out when all required functions are operational as
indicated by the absence of any ADS-B Out (1090ES)
transmit failure message on the GTX 345 front panel
display.
1-3. Software Version
1. The system must utilize the main software version
shown in Table 1-2. The software version is displayed on
the splash screen during system start-up.
Table 1-2. Software Versions
Main SW Version 2.12*
ADS-B SW Version 2.10*
*or later FAA approved version
2. Subsequent software versions may support different
functions. Check the GTX 335/345 Series Pilot’s Guide
for further information.
1-4. Pressure Altitude Broadcast Inhibit
1. Pressure Altitude Broadcast Inhibit (PABI) shall only be
enabled when requested by ATC while operating within
airspace requiring an ADS-B Out compliant transmitter,
per 14 CFR 91.227.
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1-5. Traffic Displays and Alerting
1. Traffic display and alerting is an aid to visual acquisition
and may not be used as the sole basis for rotorcraft
maneuvering.
1-6. Datalinked Weather Display
1. Do not use datalink weather information for
maneuvering in, near, or around areas of hazardous
weather.
NOTE
Weather information provided by datalink
weather products may not accurately depict
current weather conditions. Also, weather
information shown by the datalink weather
product may be significantly older than the
indicated weather product age.
1-7. Placards
1. A placard in close proximity to the GTX 345 shall state:
ADS-B IN/OUT INSTALLED
NOTE
The ADS-B Out system operates on frequency
1090 MHz. This frequency is also accepted for
ADS-B Out equipment in most countries.
1-8. Pilot’s Guide
The following pilot’s guides must be accessible to the crew:
1. GTX 335/345 Series Pilot’s Guide, Part Number 190-
01499-00, latest revision.
2. GTN series navigator or GPS source equipment pilot’s
guide, as applicable, latest revision.
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CHAPTER 2. NORMAL PROCEDURES
2-1. General
Refer to the basic RFM for procedures not specific to the
GTX 345.
The ADS-B Out system is a single point of entry system for
Mode 3/A code, Flight ID, IDENT functionality and
activating or deactivating emergency status for both
transponder and ADS-B Out functions. Parameters are set
in the transponder at the time of installation and are
automatically incorporated in ADS-B Out broadcasts.
2-2. Before Takeoff
After annunciator panel lights check (basic RFM para. 4-
11, step 12):
NOTE
The ADS-B Out system must be operational
(“NO 1090ES TX” annunciator extinguished
before takeoff) in certain airspaces after
January 1, 2020, as specified by 14 CFR
91.225. Requirements outside of the US may
vary based on local regulations.
NOTE
The annunciation “NO 1090ES TX” appears in
the lower left corner of the GTX 345 when the
ADS-B TX is manually turned off or when there
is a transmission malfunction.
NOTE
ADS-B Out may be required in certain airspace.
Do not turn off ADS-B OUT unless directed by
air traffic control.
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1. GTX Mode – Check that the transponder is on (verify
ALT) and code is set.
2. “NO 1090ES TX” annunciation – Check extinguished.
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CHAPTER 3. EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
3-1. General
Refer to the basic RFM.
3-2. Abnormal Procedures
When the GPS/SBAS receiver is inoperative or GPS position
information is not available or is invalid, the GTX will no
longer be transmitting ADS-B Out data.
Figure 3-1 shows when ADS-B is not transmitting.
Figure 3-1. ADS-B 1090 Failed Screen
Figure 3-2 shows if both the transponder and ADS-B are
not transmitting.
Figure 3-2. ADS-B 1090 and Transponder Failed Screen
1. In the event of either a “NO 1090ES TX” or a
“TRANSPONDER FAILED” annunciation, verify valid
position with interfaced GPS position sources.
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CHAPTER 4. PERFORMANCE DATA
4-1. General
No change. Refer to the basic RFM.
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CHAPTER 6. WEIGHT/BALANCE AND LOADING
6-1. General
This installation is included in the basic aircraft weight.
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