Gns 430 specifications – Garmin GNS 430 User Manual

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GNS 430/430A

REV0303

M02-10022-01

GPS performance
Receiver:

PhaseTrac12,

twelve parallel channel

receiver, simultaneously tracks and uses
up to 12 satellites

Acquisition time:

12 seconds (warm), 45 seconds (cold)

Update rate:

Once per second, continuous

Accuracy:

Position—15 meters (49 feet) RMS,*
1-5 meters with differential corrections;
velocity—0.1 knot RMS steady state

Dynamics:

Velocity (max)—999 knots;
Acceleration (max)—6 g

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, BFG WX 500 StormScope,

BFG SKY 497

SkyWatch

, Ryan 9900B TCAD and GDL 49

Map datums:

124, plus one user-defined

VOR performance
Frequency range:

108.00 MHz to 117.95 MHz

VOR/LOC composite: 0.50 Vrms/0.35 Vrms
CDI output:

±150 mV full scale

Centering accuracy: ±2.0°
Flag sensitivity:

–103.5 dBm

DME channeling:

King serial, 2x5, BCD, Slip, Narco 890/891

Audio sensitivity: –103.5 dBm for 6 dB S/N with 1 kHz 30% mod.
Audio output:

100 mW minimum into 500 ohm load;
external amplifier required

GS performance
Frequency range:

329.15 MHz to 335.00 MHz

CDI output:

±150 mV full scale

Centering accuracy: 0 ddm ± .0091 ddm

LOC performance

Frequency range:

108.10 MHz to 111.95 MHz

CDI output:

±150 mV full scale

Accuracy:

< 4.5 mV

Flag sensitivity:

–103.5 dBm

Audio sensitivity: –103.5 dBm for 6 dB S/N with 1 kHz 30% mod.
Audio output:

100 mW minimum into 500 ohm load;
external amplifier required to drive cockpit speaker

VHF COM performance
Frequency display:
Upper left corner of active matrix LCD,

2-lines with active frequency above standby

Channels:

760 (25 kHz spacing); configuration for 3040
channels (8.33 kHz spacing) also provided

Frequency range:

118.000 MHz to 136.975 MHz

Transmit power:

16 watts minimum (GNS 430A)
10 watts minimum (GNS 430)

Modulation:

70% minimum

Receive sensitivity: 2.0 µV for 6 dB S/N with 1 kHz 30% mod.
Squelch sensitivity: 2.0 µV typical
Audio output:

100 mW minimum into a 500 ohm load;
external amplifier required to drive cockpit speaker

Physical specifications
Unit size:

Width = 6.25"
Height = 2.65"
Depth = 11.00" behind panel, with connectors

Unit weight:

6.6 pounds installed

Display:

Color LCD

Power:

11–33 VDC

Data storage:

Separate internal battery protects
stored data for up to five years

Environmental
Temperature:

–20°C to +55°C (operating range)
–20°C to +70°C (short-term operation)

Humidity:

95% non-condensing

Altitude range:

–1,500 ft to 50,000 ft

Components
Standard package:
GNS 430 and NavData card

GPS antenna
Installation rack and connectors
Pilot’s guide
Quick reference guide
Database subscription packet

Options:

User data card

GNS 430 specifications

©2003 Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries

Garmin International. Inc.
1200 East 151st Street
Olathe, Kansas 66062, U.S.A.
913/397.8200 fax 913/397.8282

Garmin (Europe) Ltd.
Unit 5, The Quadrangle,
Abbey Park Industrial Estate,
Romsey, SO51 9DL, U.K.
44/1794.519944 fax 44/1794.519222

Garmin Corporation
No. 68, Jangshu 2nd Rd.
Shijr, Taipei County, Taiwan
886/2.2642.9199 fax 886/2.2642.9099

www.garmin.com

Specifications are subject to change without notice.

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