9.7-1 GENERAL
This supplement, written especially for operators of Quest KODIAK
®
100
aircraft equipped with Garmin GWX 68 weather radar, provides information
not found in the basic POH/AFM. It contains information for the safe
operation of the airplane and radar system.
DESCRIPTIVE DATA
The optional Garmin GWX 68 color weather radar is a 4-color digital pulsed
radar with 6.5 kilowatts of output power.
The Quest KODIAK
®
100 uses an underwing pod mounted 10 inch phased
array antenna stabilized to accommodate 30º of pitch and roll.
The radar data is displayed on the G1000 multi-function display (center
screen). The radar functions are controlled through the multi-function display
(MFD) buttons and controls. The system is electrically protected by a 5 amp
circuit breaker located on the center pedestal, Avionics 2 bus.
See the Garmin G1000 Integrated Flight Deck Pilot’s Guide for further
information.
9.7-2 LIMITATIONS
Except as shown in this section, operating limitations associated with the
Garmin GWX 68 weather radar installation are the same as those for the
Quest KODIAK
®
100 landplane. The limitations included herein apply only to
operations with the weather radar system installed.
KINDS OF OPERATION EQUIPMENT LIST
KINDS OF OPERATION EQUIPMENT LIST
System, Instrument,
Equipment, and/or Function
VFR DAY
VFR NIGHT
IFR DAY
IFR NIGHT
KNOWN
ICING
Comments
PLACARDS AND MARKINGS
POH/AFM Supplement for the
Garmin GWX 68 Airborne Color
Radar
1 1 1 1 1 Accessible to
pilot in ight if
radar is to be
used.
Garmin G1000 Integrated Flight
Deck Pilot’s Guide with Section
6.2 Airborne Color Radar
1 1 1 1 1 Accessible to
pilot in ight if
radar is to be
used.
WARNING: The limitations included in this section have been approved
by the Federal Aviation Administration. Observance of these operating
limitations is required by Federal Aviation Regulations.