Cockpit Reference Guide

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G500/600 Cockpit Reference Guide
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Garmin provides the following Terrain/TAWS selections, based upon your
system configuration.
WARNING: Do not use Terrain-SVT information for primary terrain
avoidance. Terrain-SVT is intended only to enhance situational
awareness.
NOTE: Terrain data is not displayed when the aircraft latitude is
greater than 75° North or 60° South.
NOTE: Terrain-SVT is standard when the Synthetic Vision Technology
(SVT) option is installed. The TAWS option will take precedence over
Terrain-SVT.
NOTE: TAWS alerts will be generated by the GPS TAWS unit on
the PFD if an external TAWS unit is installed and interfaced to the
G500/600.
• TERRAIN-PROXIMITY - is a non-TSO-C151b certified terrain awareness
system. Do not confuse Terrain Proximity with TAWS. TAWS is TSO-
C151b certified and Terrain Proximity is not. Terrain Proximity does
not provide warning annunciations or voice alerts, it only provides
color indications on map displays when terrain and obstacles are within
a certain altitude threshold from the aircraft.
• TERRAIN-SVT - refers to a subset of Class B TAWS that meets the terrain
alerting requirements outlined in Section 7.b of AC 23-26. Terrain-SVT
is a non-TSO-C151b certified terrain awareness system. Do not confuse
Terrain-SVT with TAWS. TAWS is TSO-C151b certified and Terrain-
SVT is not. Terrain-SVT is a subset of Class B TAWS that provides a