
INTRODUCTION
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190-00357-00 Rev H
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Congratulations on choosing the world’s finest
panel-mounted IFR navigation/communication system!
The 500W-series represents Garmin’s continued com-
mitment to providing you with the most advanced
technology available today — in an accurate, easy-to-
use design suitable for all of your flying needs.
NOTE: Unless otherwise specified within this manual,
the term "500W-series" applies to the GPS 500W,
GNS 530W, and GNS 530AW models. Please, note
that the difference between the GNS 530W and GNS
530AW is indicated under "VHF COM Performance"
in the Specifications section of this manual (see
Appendix B).
Before installing and getting started with your new
system, please ensure that your package includes the
following items. If any parts are missing or are dam-
aged, please contact your Garmin dealer.
Standard Package:
• Garmin500W-seriesUnit
• NavData
®
Card
• TerrainCard
• GPSAntenna
• InstallationRack&Connectors
• Pilot’sGuide
• QuickReference
• 400W/500WSeriesDisplayInterfaces
Addendum
• 400W/500WSeriesGarminOptionalDisplay
Interfaces Addendum
• GNS400W/500W-series Simulator Training
CD-ROM
• Database Subscription Packet
• WarrantyRegistrationCard
Upgrade Package:
• Garmin500W-seriesUnit
• NavData
®
Card
• TerrainCard-Optional
• GPSAntenna
• Pilot’sGuide&Reference
• QuickReference
• 400W/500WSeriesDisplayInterfaces
Addendum
• 400W/500WSeriesGarminOptionalDisplay
Interfaces Addendum
• GNS400W/500W-series Simulator Training
CD-ROM
• DatabaseSubscriptionPacket
• WarrantyRegistrationCard
Your Garmin dealer will perform the installation
and configuration of your new 500W-series. After
installation, the NavData
®
card will already be installed
into the correct slot on the front of the unit (see
Appendix A). The 500W-series will be secured in the
installation rack with the proper wiring connections.
Have your dealer answer any questions you may have
about the installation — such as location of antennas
or any connections to other equipment in the panel.
Helicopter Installations
In Helicopter installations, the ownship icon is set
to a helicopter. When present, HTAWS will be used
instead of TAWS. See the Garmin Optional Displays
Pilot’s Guide Addendum P/N 190-00356-30 Rev G, or
later, for HTAWS information.
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