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GNS-430 System

FEATURES / SPECS / PARTS

GNS 430
Item Discontinued
PLEASE NOTE: This item has been superseded by GNS-430W

FEATURES

The GNS-430 has been replaced by the GNS-430W with WAAS capabilities

Combines 10 watt VHF communications transceiver, VHF navigation and UHF glideslope receivers, 12-channel GPS receiver with color moving map

760 channel VHF comm with 25khz spacing; software configurable for 2280 channels (8.33 kHz spacing) for Europe

Provides both course deviation and optional roll steering outputs to aircraft flight guidance systems which will enable ARINC 424 lateral guidance procedures including IFR arrivals, departures and approaches

Automatically will nominate appropriate VOR and localizer frequencies for VHF navaid

Sends correct ATIS, approach, clearance, tower or ground control frequency to the comm radio at the touch of a button

16-color, active-matrix LCD measuring approximately 2" high and 3" wide with a resolution of 128 by 240 pixels

Cartographic database displays geopolitical boundaries, federal interstate highways, state routes, major local thoroughfares, plus railroads, rivers, coastlines and lakes

Can be interfaced to main indicators such as KI-202/203/204/206/208/208A/209/209A as well as KPI-552/553A (see interconnect diagram

Can be interface to Bendix/King RMI units such as KI-229 and KNI-582

Can tune most panel mount DME and remote mount DME units

Interaces to ARINC 429 EFIS systems such as Sandel SN3308 and Bendix/King EFIS 40 & 50

RS-232 and RS-422 serial ports for interfacing

ARINC 429 digital output (GAMA standard) for left/right analog course deviation, ng, encoded or greycode altitude, and basic fuel flow sensor links

Fuel Flow page configurable to allow for simultaneous display of left and right engine fuel flows

ARINC 429 digital output compatible with some autopilots which can accept ARINC 429 roll-steering information

ARINC 429 output data can be used with digital to analog adapter such as Allied Signal KA-90 to produce roll-steering signal used by autopilots systems requiring analog signal

Accepts RS-232 fuel flow data from external sources

28 Volt or 14 Volt operation

TSO'd

Interfaces to BF Goodrich WX-500 Weather Mapping Sensor and Skywatch Traffic Advisory System for combined moving map display with nav data and weather/traffic information

Interfaces to Ryan 9900B / 9900BX TCAD and Goodrich Skywatch to display traffic information

XM WX satellite weather service via GDL 69

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**Click Here to download the GNS-430 Pilots Guide

SPECIFICATIONS
Coverage:	Americas or International	Airports:	Identifier, city/state, country, facility name, lat/long elevation, fuel service, control, approach information
VORs:	Identifier, city/state, country, facility name, lat/long, frequency, co-located DME/TACAN, magnetic variation, weather broadcast	NDBs:	Identifer, city/state, country, facility name, lat/long, frequency, weather broadcast
Intersections:	Identifier, country, lat/long, nearest VOR	Frequencies:	Approach, arrival, control area, departure, Class B, Class C, TMA, TRSA-with sector, altitude and text usage info, also, ASOS, ATIS, AWOS, center, clearance delivery, ground, pre-taxi, tower, unicom, localizer and ILS
Runways:	Designation, length, width, surface, lighting, pilot-controlled lighting freq.	FSS:	Identifier, reference VOR, freq. usage
ARTCC:	Identifier, freq. usage	MSA:	Minimum safe altitude along and in proximity to active flight plan
Approaches:	Non-precision and precision approaches throughtout the database coverage	SIDs/STARs:	Contains all pilot-nav SIDs and STARs
Waypoints:	1000 user-defined	Flight Plans:	20 reversible; up to 31 waypoints each
Emergency Search:	9 nearest airports, VOR's, NDB's, intersections, or user waypoints; 2 nearest FSS with frequncies; 2 nearest ARTCC frequencies	Alarms:	Arrival and CDI, timers, SUAs less than 10 min, 2NM and insude SUA
Receiver:	PhaseTrac12, 12 parallel channel receiver, simultaneously tracks and uses up to 12 satellites	Acquisition Time:	12 seconds (warm), 45 seconds (cold)
Update Rate:	1/second, continuous	Accuracy:	15 meters (49 feet) RMS, 1.5 meters with differential corrections
Nav Features:	Pilot-defined Course Selection and Waypoint Hold, Closest Point of Approach, Departure and Arrival Frequencies, Approach Navigation using published approach procedures stored on NavData card, Terminal Navigation using SIDs/STARs from NavData card	Planning Features:	True Airspeed, Density Altitude, Winds Aloft, RAIM Availability, Sunrise/Sunset Times, Trip and Fuel Planning, Vertical Navigation (VNAV)
Interfaces:	ARINC 429, Aviation RS-232, CDI/HSI, RMI (digital: clock/data), Superflag Out, altitude (serial: Icarus, Shadin-Rosetta, encoded Gillham/Greycode), fuel sensor, fuel/air data	Map Datums:	124 predefined, 1 user defined
VOR Freq. Range:	108.00 MHz to 117.95 MHz	VOR/LOC Composite:	0.50Vrms/0.35Vrms
CDI Output:	+-150mV Full Scale	Centering Accuracy:	+-2.0 deg.
Flag Sensitivity:	-103.5 dBm	DME Channeling:	2x5 available
Audio Sensitivity:	-103.5 dBm for 6 dB S/N with 1 kHz 30% mod.	VOR Audio Output:	-103.5 mW minimum into 500 ohm load; external amplifier required
GS Freq. Range:	329.15 MHz to 335.00 MHz	GS CDI Output:	+-150mV Full Scale
LOC Freq. Range:	108.10 MHz to 111.95 MHz	LOC CDI Output:	+-150mV Full Scale
LOC Accuracy:	<4.5mV	LOC Flag Sens.:	-103.5 dBm
Size:	6.25"W x 2.65H x 11.0"L	Weight:	6.6 lbs.
Display:	Color LCD	Power:	14/28 VDC
Certification:	GPS: TSO C129a, Class A1 (en route, terminal, and approach) VOR: TSO C40c LOC: TSO C36c GS: TSO C34e VHF COM: TSO C37d, Class 4 and 6 (transmit) and TSO C38d, Class C and E (receiver)	VHF Frequency Range:	118.000 MHz to 136.976 MHz
Comm Transmit Power:	10 watts min.	Comm Modulation:	70%
Receiver Sensitivity:	2.0 microvolts for 6dB S/N with 1 kHz 30% mod.	Comm Channels:	760 (25 Khz spacing); configuration for 2280 channels (8.33 kHz spacing) also provided
Frequency Display:	Upper left corner of active matrix LCD, 2-lines with active freq. above standby	Squelch Sensitivity:	2.0 microvolts typical
Audio Output:	100mW min. into a 500 ohm load; external amp required	Temperature:	-20 to +55C operating
Humidity:	95% non-condensing	Altitude Range:	-1500 ft. to 50000 ft.

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What indicators can be used with the Garmin GNS-430 and 530 Series Systems?

According to the Installation Manual, the following indicators are compatible with main switchable VOR/ILS/GPS Indicator output (Connector P4001) for the Garmin GNS-430 and GNS-530 GPS/Nav/Comms. GI-102 (no longer available), Garmin GI-102A, GI-106 (no longer available), GI-106A, S-Tec ST-180 HSI, King KI-202, KI-206, KI-208A, KI-209A, KI-525A, KPI-552, KPI-552B, KPI-553, KPI-553A, KPI-553B, Collins 331A-3G HSI, 331A-9G HSI, 331A-6P HSI, Bendix IN-831A, Century NSD-360, NSD-360A , NSD-1000 HSI, Sperry/Honeywell RD-550A, 650 HSI. The following indicators are compatible as well but not mentioned in the installation manual: King KNI-520, Collins/STec IND-350, IND-350A, IND-351, IND-351A, 331H-3G Basically, a non-converter type indicator is required for the VOR/ILS/GPS Indicator interface to the GNS-430/530 Note: The following indicators may be interfaced to the secondary VOR/ILS output of the GNS-430/530 (Connector P4006). This output only provides VOR/ILS information on the indicator not GPS deviation information. King KI-203, KI-204, KI-208 KI-209

Does the Garmin GPS 400 contain the same annunciators/switches that the GNS 430 has?

No. Since the Garmin GPS 400 is the GPS only version of the GNS 430 GPS/Nav/Comm, it only contains the annunciators for message, waypoint, Auto (GPS AUTO mode of operation), OBS (GPS OBS mode of operation), terminal, approach, and integrity (for position error). Since the GPS 400 does not contain the VOR/LOC/Glideslope portion of the GNS-430, the CDI source select button is omitted as well as the VLOC/GPS annunciator.

Can the Bendix/King KPI-553A display the distance information output by the Garmin GNS-430?

Yes, the Bendix/King KPI-553A can display the distance information output from the Garmin GNS-430 BUT only with the use of the Garmin GAD-42 Adapter. The KPI-553A uses King Serial Data/Clock for its distance information format. The GNS-430 outputs ARINC 429 distance information. The GAD-42 is required with this interface to convert the ARINC 429 Distance Label to the KING Serial Data/Clock Distance information

How can the new 14/28 Volt version of the GNS-430 be used in both 14 and 28 Volt aircraft?

The 14/28 Volt version of the GNS-430 units will work on either 14 or 28 volts. The wiring is the same with the only difference being that the 14 volt usage requires a 10 amp breaker instead of a 5 amp breaker on the comm power line.

What DME formats does the Garmin GNS-430 output for DME channeling?

The Garmin GNS-430 can channel a DME based on the tuned VLOC frequency. The GNS-430 outputs 2x5, BCD or slip parallel DME and King Serial DME channeling formats. There is a setup page in the GNS-430 where you can select which DME you will be channeling with the GNS-430.

What indicators can be used with the Garmin GNS-430 and 530 Series Systems?

What software version is required for the processor of the Skywatch system to interface with the Garmin GNS-430/530?

Software Version 1.6 is required on the processor of the Goodrich Skywatch System to interface and display traffic information on the Garmin GNS-430 and GNS-530 GPS/Nav/Comms.

Can the Bendix/King KPI-553A display the distance information output by the Garmin GNS-430?

What is the difference between the classic Garmin GNS-400/500 GPS/Nav/Comms and the GNS-400W/500W units?

The 400/500W units with WAAS capability offer many new features and enhancements over the classic models. Some enhancements include WAAS enable GPS antenna, receiver, and software. The 400W/500W series units comply with WAAS TSO C146a and include hardware upgrades with a faster micro-processor. A terrain database for terrain awareness is included a standard feature. Most importantly, the WAAS GPS receiver allows pilots to use the GNS-400W/500W units for primary navigation and vertical guidance for LPV, L/VNAV, and LNAV+V approaches.

For a complete summary of the feature changes and enhancements, click Here.

Are there any additional benefits added to the GNS-400/500 series units during the WAAS upgrade?

Yes, some are noticeable and some are minor. The WAAS upgrade to the GNS-400/500 series units WAAS upgrade includes a faster 5Htz update rate on the GPS signal. Therefore, the GPS receiver in the unit is extracting GPS information 5 times per second instead of 1 time per second as with original units.

If the terrain advisory feature is installed on the 400/500 series unit, then the terrain information will have a higher resolution.

When the GDL69 datalink is interfaced to the WAAS upgraded units, the weather will cover the entire USA instead of just 250 miles. METARS are included in the waypoint section making it easier to see weather information for a particular destination. Installations using the GDL69A with music will now be able to view the title and artist name on the GNS display.

Lastly, the WAAS upgrade provides the ability to fly curved flight paths with a roll steering autopilot for pilots who wish to utilize DME arcs or full approaches.

What are some of the other issues that need to be addressed when upgrading the GNS-400/500 series to include WAAS capability?

The WAAS upgrade for the GNS-400/500 series units is not a 'plug and play' upgrade. There are several installation, certification, and operational subjects that must be adhered to before a proper WAAS upgrade can be completed.

For aircraft with dual GNS-400/500 series units, both units must be upgraded for the crossfill function to operate. A WAAS upgraded 400/500 series unit will not crossfill to a non-WAAS 400/500 series unit.

One subject that many people upgrading to WAAS may overlook involves the GPS navigators distance from the pilot's primary field of view. The original GNS-400/500 series installation guidelines only provided general suggested guidelines for the distance of the unit from the pilot's primary view. Page 2- of the WAAS GNS-400/500 installation instructions is very specific in regards to the suggested guidelines for this distance. The left edge of the GNS unit should be no more than 11.8 inches from the centerline of the pilot's field of view. The 500 series units allow 12.1 inches. Vertically, the top of the GNS unit cannot be lower than the bottom edge of the primary flight instruments. If these measurements are exceeded then an additional annunciator may need to be installed near the pilot's primary field of view.

There are several wiring changes that need to be made to make the Bendix King KAP-140 / KFC-225 autopilots and original Sandel SN3308 EHSI completely compatible with the WAAS upgraded units. Certain features regarding proper navigation deviation will not function properly unless wiring changes are made in the aircraft. In addition, aircraft with more recent glass cockpit technology (e.g. EX5000 and G1000) have not been completely addressed for the WAAS upgrades.

In order to ensure that you receive the most accurate and realistic quotation for this WAAS upgrade, we strongly suggest that you contact our Installation Department for further assistance.

Does the GNS430/530 need to be configured before use?

The Garmin GNS400/500 series units require setup and configuration before proper function and use. The system does not utilize a configuration module to allow easy removal and replacement of units while retaining the programmed configuration information. Therefore, if you are exchanging units in an aircraft, then you must have record of the configuration parameters to reprogram into the replacement unit.

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