Garmin GTX 345 User Manual

FAA Approved: Dec 19/18 Dec 3/18
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ROTORCRAFT FLIGHT MANUAL
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GTX 345 ADS-B TRANSPONDER
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Garmin GTX 345 Specifications

General

Brand	Garmin
Model	GTX 345
Category	Marine Radio
Language	English

Summary

Introduction to the GTX 345 Transponder

General Information

Provides operating instructions, procedures, and limitations for the Garmin GTX 345 Transponder.

Chapter 1: Operating Limitations

Minimum Equipment Requirements

Details system interface requirements for 14 CFR 91.227 ADS-B Out compliance.

ADS-B Out Compliance Conditions

Specifies conditions for GTX 345 compliance with 14 CFR 91.227 for ADS-B Out.

Chapter 2: Normal Procedures

Before Takeoff Checks

Chapter 3: Emergency Procedures

Abnormal Procedures: GPS/SBAS Failure

Describes actions when GPS/SBAS receiver is inoperative or position data is invalid.

Chapter 7: System Description and Operation

System Description and Power

GTX 345 Installation and Controls

ADS-B Traffic and Alerting Data

Explains how the GTX 345 receives and displays ADS-B traffic and alerting data.

Aural Alerting Parameters and Limitations

CAUTION: Traffic Tracking Limitations

Warns that the GTX does not track all traffic and emphasizes "see and avoid".

On Scene Mode for Traffic Alerting

GTX 345 Operation: Power On

GTX 345 Control Keys: ON, ALT, VFR, OFF, SBY, IDNT

Explains the function of the ON, ALT, VFR, OFF, SBY, and IDNT keys.

GTX 345 Control Keys: FUNC, CRSR, CLR, ENT, Codes

Explains FUNC, CRSR, CLR, ENT, squawk code, and Flight ID entry keys.