Airplane Flight Manual Supplement
AFMS, GARMIN G500/G600 SYSTEM 190-00601-01 Rev. K
FAA APPROVED Page 20 of 51
Section 2. LIMITATIONS
2.1 Cockpit Reference & Pilot’s Guide
The Garmin G500/G600 Cockpit Reference Guide P/N 190-00601-03, Revision
G or later appropriate revision must be immediately available to the flight crew.
2.2 System Software Requirements
The G500/G600 must utilize the following or later FAA approved software
versions for this AFMS revision to be applicable:
Component
Identification
Software Version
GDU 620
PFD/MFD
7.00
GRS 77
AHRS
3.04
2.3 Moving Map
The moving map on the MFD is advisory in nature and is shall not be used for
course guidance. The moving map on the MFD must be cross checked for
correctness against the PFD HSI, published charts, or other approved sources of
navigation information.
2.4 Database Cards
Databases identified as intended for helicopter use shall not be used. These
databases are identified by the word “HELI” or “HELICOPTER” in their title.
2.5 AHRS Operational Area
The AHRS used in the G500/G600 is limited in its operational area: IFR
Operations are prohibited north of 72N and south of 70S latitudes. In addition,
IFR operations are prohibited in the following four regions:
1) North of 65° North latitude between longitude 75° W and 120° W
2) North of 70° North latitude between longitude 70° W and 128° W
3) North of 70° North latitude between longitude 85° E and 114° E
4) South of 55° South latitude between longitude 120° E and 165° E
Loss of the G500/G600 heading and attitude may occur near the poles, but this
will not affect the GPS track or standby attitude indicator.
2.6 Magnetic Variation Operational Area
IFR operations are prohibited in areas where the magnetic variation is greater
than 99.9 degrees East or West.
2.7 Navigation Angle
The GDU 620 Navigation Angle, which defines whether the GDU 620 headings
are referenced to True or Magnetic North can be set to either True or Magnetic
on the AUX page. The Navigation Angle set in the GDU 620 shall be set by the
pilot to match that which is set on all GPS/SBAS navigators interfaced to the
unit.