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Garmin GNC 355 User Manual

Garmin GNC 355
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GPS 175
GNC 355
GNX 375
Pilot's Guide

Table of Contents

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Garmin GNC 355 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Channels200
InterfaceRS-232
GPS ReceiverWAAS
ConnectivityBluetooth
Display TypeColor
ApproachesLPV/LNAV/VNAV/GPS

Summary

System at a Glance

Overview

General description of the GPS 175, GNC 355/355A, and GNX 375 navigators and their features.

Pilot Interface

Details the physical components and controls of the unit, including bezel, touchscreen, knobs, and keys.

Compatible Equipment

Lists required and optional Line Replaceable Units (LRUs) and interfaces compatible with the system.

Get Started

Power Up

Describes the initial power-on sequence, software versions, and database status checks.

Databases

Explains database updates via SD card or Flight Stream, supported types, and effective cycles.

Connectivity

Details how Connext works via Bluetooth, enabling features like GPS position and flight plan transfer.

Navigation

Map

Explains the map display features, aircraft symbol, track vector, basemap, and overlays.

Active Flight Plan

Details how current flight plan information is displayed as a scrolling list on the Active Flight Plan page.

Direct To

Explains how to set a course to any waypoint using the Direct To function with various selection methods.

Waypoints

Describes database and user waypoints, including search functions and specific page features.

Procedures

Explains how to load and manage departure, arrival, and approach procedures for flight plans.

Planning

Vertical Calculator

Describes how to calculate time to TOD and vertical speed required to reach a target altitude.

Fuel Planning

Explains how to view and compute fuel conditions along a flight plan or between waypoints.

DALT/TAS/Wind Calculator

Details how to calculate density altitude, true airspeed, and winds based on input variables.

RAIM Prediction

Explains how to determine GPS coverage availability and predict fault detection integrity.

Hazard Awareness

Weather Awareness

Covers FIS-B weather products, display, data limitations, and reception.

Traffic Awareness

Explains ADS-B In traffic applications (AIRB, ATAS, SURF), features, and display.

Terrain Awareness

Details terrain and obstacle depictions, including color shading, proximity, and alerting functions.

Messages

Advisory Messages

Explains system-related messages, their display, logging, and message key.

Database Advisories

Lists advisories related to database issues, their conditions, and corrective actions.

Flight Plan Advisories

Covers advisories for flight plan import, storage, and changes, with corrective actions.

GPS/WAAS Advisories

Details advisories for GPS receiver issues, loss of integrity, and navigation errors.

System Hardware Advisories

Lists advisories for hardware faults, temperature issues, data loss, and component failures.

Qualification

Glove Qualification

Explains how to qualify gloves for touchscreen use, including selection considerations and guidance.

Regulatory Information

Compliance

States that the Garmin unit meets FAA AC 90-100A requirements for RNAV operations.

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