Pilot's Operating Handbook
Supplement 75
GDR66 CPDLC and COM3 VHF
communications
Edition 0 - March 15, 2021
Rev. 1
Page 9.75.6
SECTION 7
Descript
ion
The information in this section supplements and/or replaces the information in
section 7: Description of the standard POH when the airplane is equipped with the
GDR66 transceiver.
7.15 - Miscellaneous equipment
The GDR 66 is a digital communications transceiver. It provides:
- a CPDLC function, if installed
- a COM3channelinthe 118.000 to 137.000 MHz VHF aviation communications
band.
CPDLC communications, if installed
The CPDLC function allows efficient communications with Air Traffic Control, with
short standard text messages.
▲ WARNING ▲
The use of CPDLC by the Pilot In Command is prohibited in flight
below 10,000 ft AMSL.
▲
>> Airplane equipped with MOD70-0722-23C
Two CPDLC data link modes are available:
- FAA Datacomm (for US)
- Link2000+ (for Europe)
>> Airplane equipped with MOD70-0722-23D
One CPDLC data link mode is available:
- FAA Datacomm (for US)
>> All
Refer to Garmin Pilot's Guide for further information.