Pilot's Guide

1-9190-00601-02 Rev. H
Garmin G500/600 Pilot’s Guide
CoverTOC
Foreword
Sec 1
System
Sec 2
PFD
Sec 3
MFD
Sec 4
Hazard
Avoidance
Sec 5
Additional
Features
Sec 6
Annun.
& Alerts
Sec 7
Symbols
Sec 8
Glossary Appendix A
Appendix B
Index
1.1.2 Optional Line Replaceable Units (LRU)
A variety of LRUs are available to expand and enhance the G500/600 system.
1.1.2.1 GDL 88 (Optional)
The GDL 88 is a remotely mounted ADS-B transceiver. There are four models
of the GDL 88. Models with a single bottom mounted UAT antenna meet TSO
C154c Class A1S and are available with or without an internal GPS/SBAS
receiver. Models with one top mounted and one bottom mounted antenna meet
TSO C154c Class A1H and are also available with or without an internal GPS/
SBAS receiver.
1.1.2.2 Weather Radar
The Garmin GWX system, or selected 3rd party radar, provides airborne
weather and ground mapped radar data to the MFD.
Figure 1-10 GWX 68 Weather Radar
1.1.2.3 Stormscope
®
(Optional)
NOTE: Refer to the WX-500 Pilot’s Guide for a detailed description of the
WX-500 StormScope.
The WX-500 StormScope Weather Mapping Sensor is a passive weather
avoidance system that detects electrical discharges associated with thunderstorms
within a 200 NM radius of the aircraft. The StormScope measures relative
bearing and distance of thunderstorm-related electrical activity and reports the
information to the display. Interfaces are currently only available for the WX-
500 StormScope System.
1.1.2.4 GSR 56 (Optional)
The GSR 56 is an Iridium® satellite transceiver that supports voice telephone
calls, aircraft position reporting, and world wide weather products.