Pilot's Operating Handbook
Supplement 49
GARMIN TAWS system
Edition 2 - December 31, 2015
Rev. 2
Page 9.49.14
The aural/displayed messages associated with the NCR function are described in the
table 9.49.5.
Alert Type
PFD/MFD
TAWS Page
Annunciation
MFD Map Page
Pop-Up Alert
Aural Message
Negative Climb
Rate Caution
(NCR) (Amber)
TERRAIN
DONT' SINK
”Don't sink”
Table 9.49.5 - NCR alerts
5. ”FIVE-HUNDRED” aural alert, altitude voice callout (VCO)
The purpose of the aural alert message ”Five-Hundred” is to provide an advisory alert
to the pilot that the airplane is 500 feet above terrain. When the airplane descends
within 500 feet of terrain, the aural message ”Five-Hundred” is generated. There are
no display annunciations or pop-up alerts that accompany the aural message.
6. TAWS not available alert
TAWS requires a 3-D GPS navigation solution along with specific vertical accuracy
minimums. Should the navigation solution become degraded or if the airplane is out of
the database coverage area, the annunciation TAWS N/A is generated in the
annunciation window and on the TAWS Page. The aural message ”TAWS Not
Available” is generated. When the GPS signal is re-established and the airplane is
within the database coverage area, the aural message ”TAWS Available” is
generated.
7. TAWS inhibit
TAWS also has an inhibit mode that deactivates the PDA/FLTA aural and visual
alerts. Pilots should use discretion when inhibiting TAWS and always remember to
enable the system when appropriate. Only the PDA and FLTA alerts are disabled in
the inhibit mode.
SECTION 8
Handling, servicing and maintenance
Installation and operation of GARMIN TAWS system do not change the basic
handling, servicing and maintenance procedures of the airplane described in
section 8 Handling, Servicing and Maintenance of the basic POH.
PIM - DO NOT USE FOR FLIGHT OPERATIONS
