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Garmin GNS 400W User Manual

Garmin GNS 400W
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Pilot’s Guide
& Reference
400W Series

Table of Contents

Questions and Answers:

Garmin GNS 400W Specifications

General IconGeneral
DatabaseJeppesen
Weight1.2 kg
GPS ReceiverWAAS
Receiver TypeGPS
DisplayColor
Database TypeJeppesen
InterfacesRS-232
CertificationTSO-C146a

Summary

INTRODUCTION

Cautions

Important warnings and precautions for safe operation of the 400W-series unit.

Limited Warranty

Information regarding the warranty terms, limitations, and service.

Takeoff Tour

Key and Knob Functions

Description of the primary functions of each key and knob on the unit.

Power On

Procedure for powering up the 400W-series unit and initial sequence.

Instrument Panel Self-Test

Procedure for verifying the operation of connected instruments during self-test.

Selecting COM and VLOC Frequencies

Steps for tuning communication and navigation radio frequencies.

Section 1 - COM - Communicating Using the GNC 420W/AW and GNS 430W/AW

Radio Volume / Auto Squelch

Adjusting COM radio volume and managing automatic squelch.

COM Window and Tuning

Selecting and tuning COM frequencies using the unit's interface.

Section 2 NAV Pages

Default Nav Page

Description of the primary navigation page with CDI and data fields.

Map Page

Display of aircraft position relative to airports, navaids, and map features.

Vertical Navigation Page

Creating and monitoring a three-dimensional vertical navigation profile.

Vertical Navigation - VNAV

Detailed steps for creating and using VNAV profiles for descent.

NAVCOM Page

Lists communication and navigation frequencies for airports.

Section 3 Direct-To Navigation

Section 4 - Flight Plans

Flight Plan Catalog Options

Options for managing flight plans in the catalog.

Active Flight Plan Page

Information and editing functions for the currently active flight plan.

Section 5 - Procedures - Approaches, Departures, & Arrivals

To select an approach, departure or arrival

Steps to select and load or activate an approach, departure, or arrival.

Basic Approach Operations

Overview of GPS-guided precision and non-precision approaches.

Procedure Turn Approach

Detailed steps for flying a standard 45/180 procedure turn.

Missed Approach

Procedures for executing a missed approach sequence.

Vectors-To-Final Approach

Guidance for flying an approach with vectors to final.

ILS Approach

Detailed explanation of ILS approach procedures.

Flying the ILS Approach

Detailed steps for flying an ILS approach.

LPV Approach

Steps for flying an LPV approach with vertical guidance.

Section 6 - WPT Pages

Section 7 - NRST Pages

Nearest Airport

Information on the 25 nearest airports, including approaches and frequencies.

Section 8 - VLOC RECEIVER

Ident, Volume and Tuning

Adjusting VLOC receiver ident audio, volume, and tuning.

VLOC Window and Tuning

Selecting and tuning VLOC frequencies using the unit's interface.

Section 9 - AUX Pages

Flight Planning

Access to E6B functions for fuel, trip, density altitude, and crossfill.

Section 10 Fault Detection & Exclusion

Detection and Exclusion

Performing FDE prediction for Oceanic/Remote operations.

Section 11 - Messages, Abbreviations, & Navigation Terminology

Messages

List and meanings of system messages and warnings.

Appendix C Troubleshooting Q & A

What does the OBS key do and when do I use it?

Function and usage of the OBS key for waypoint sequencing and holding.

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