SOFTWARE SERVICE BULLETIN NO.: 0740 Rev A

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1 SOFTWARE SERVICE BULLETIN NO.: 0740 Rev A TO: All Garmin Aviation Service Centers DATE: SUBJECT: 400W / 500W Series Unit s software upgrade to Main Software version 3.00 & GPS Software version 3.0 PURPOSE This Service Bulletin announces the availability of new 400W / 500W Series Unit s software version 3.00 and GPS/WAAS software version 3.0. The 400W / 500W Series Main Software version 3.00 contains a number of new capabilities and features, including: Added the ability to load an arrival or departure without first removing existing arrival or departure, addressing the issue described in Service Alert Reduced TAWS nuisance alerts for circling approaches Corrected compatibility issue with WX500 Stormscope identified in Installation Bulletin 0711 Added ability to store and remotely tune up to 15 radio channels Added XM weather products: Lightning, Cell Movement, and Winds Aloft Added compatibility with Avidyne product s: EXP5000 PFD, EX5000 MFD and EX500 MFD Added capability to display vertical GPS approach guidance on Honeywell EFS 40/50 Added capability to display traffic from Honeywell KMH 980 (KMH 920) and KTA 970 (KTA 910) Improved prompting for course reversals at IAF transitions on approach Improved Auto-Zoom functionality Improved VNAV functionality during holds Corrected the operation of the E6B winds aloft calculation on Winds page Unit now retains user settings on NAV1 page over a power cycle (400W series units) Unit now starts up in last mode used (GPS or VLOC) instead of reverting to GPS mode at startup Corrected issue of intermittent screen flashing The 400W / 500W Series GPS Software version 3.0 allows for the removal of the IFR GPS operational limitation with TSO-C146a when using a compliant antenna. DESCRIPTION This software service bulletin describes the process for upgrading the 400W / 500W Series Unit s Main Software to version 3.00 and upgrading the GPS Software to version 3.0. APPROVAL The 400W / 500W Series Main Software version 3.00 and the GPS Software version 3.0 comply with applicable Federal Aviation Regulations and are FAA approved under TSOA for design approval. Both Main Software version 3.00 and GPS Software version 3.0 have airworthiness approval when installed in accordance with STC SA01933LA. The software changes are both minor TSO software changes. Software Service Bulletin 0740 Page 1 of 5

2 AFMS AND PILOT S GUIDE CONSIDERATIONS For 400W Series Units installed in accordance with STC SA01933LA: For installations that use a compatible GPS antenna without IFR GPS operational limitations (refer to 400W Series Installation Manual , section ); the existing 400W Series Unit AFMS (P/N ) must be removed and replaced with the 400W Series Unit AFMS For installations that do not use a GPS antenna without IFR GPS operational limitations, no change to the AFMS is allowed. For 500W Series Units installed in accordance with STC SA01933LA: For installations that use a compatible GPS antenna without IFR GPS operational limitations (refer to 500W Series Installation Manual , section ); the existing 500W Series Unit AFMS P/N must be removed and replaced with the 500W Series Unit AFMS For installations that do not use a GPS antenna without IFR GPS operational limitations, no change to the AFMS is allowed. For 400W or 500W Series units that were not installed in accordance with STC SA01933LA, the AFMS must be revised appropriately to reflect the addition or removal of any limitations. PRODUCTS AFFECTED The information provided herein applies to the following models: GPS 400W (Garmin P/N ( )) GNC 420W (Garmin P/N ( )) GNC 420AW (Garmin P/N ( )) GNS 430W (Garmin P/N ( )) GNS 430AW (Garmin P/N ( )) GPS 500W (Garmin P/N ( )) GPS 500W,TAWS---(Garmin P/N ( )) GNS 530W (Garmin P/N ( )) GNS 530W,TAWS---(Garmin P/N ( )) GNS 530AW (Garmin P/N ( )) GNS 530AW,TAWS--(Garmin P/N ( )) COMPLIANCE Mandatory REFERENCES 400W Series Installation Manual (Garmin P/N ) Rev D 500W Series Installation Manual (Garmin P/N ) Rev D AFMS / Supplemental AFM for 400W Series GPS-WAAS Navigation System (Garmin P/N ) AFMS / Supplemental AFM for 500W Series GPS-WAAS Navigation System (Garmin P/N ) GNS 400W Series Pilot Guide (Garmin P/N ) Rev B GNS 400W Series Quick Reference Guide (Garmin P/N )Rev B GNS 400W/500W Series Garmin Optional Display Addendum (Garmin P/N ) Rev B GNS 400W/500W Series Display Interface Addendum (Garmin P/N ) Rev B GNS 500W Series Pilot Guide (Garmin P/N ) Rev B GNS 500W Series Quick Reference Guide (Garmin P/N ) Rev B Software Service Bulletin 0740 Page 2 of 5

3 MANPOWER One hour (1.0) labor WARRANTY INFORMATION This modification is warranty reimbursable for the manpower listed above. When completing the Garmin warranty claim: include the unit s serial number, aircraft make, model, registration number and airframe serial number and indicate this service bulletin has been complied with, to ensure proper reimbursement. MODIFICATION INSTRUCTIONS To allow for the removal of the IFR GPS operational limitation, the installed antenna must be listed in the unit s installation manual (table 1-2): 400W Series Installation Manual (Garmin P/N Rev D or later), or 500W Series Installation Manual (Garmin P/N Rev D or later). Other antennas certified by Garmin as TSO-C146a compatible meet the TSO design approval criteria and may qualify for TC or other installation airworthiness approval. There are two software upgrades that must be performed. The Main Software Upgrade must be completed before performing the GPS Software Upgrade. It is not necessary to remove the unit(s) from the plane to accomplish this upgrade. Note: Because of the addition of three new XM Weather products, any custom user settings on the XM Weather page will revert to the default factory settings. Note: All user settings including user waypoints will be lost during this process. Please record any vital customer data by hand to prevent the loss of saved routes and/or user waypoints. Part One: Main Software Upgrade Procedure (to be completed before the GPS Software Upgrade) 1) Attach the aircraft to ground power before starting this procedure and take appropriate precautions to prevent inadvertent power disruption to the unit(s) being updated during the software loading process. 2) With the unit powered off, remove the Database card from the right-hand card slot in the front of the unit. 3) Insert the Main Software Loader card (p/n ) in the right-hand card slot. Make sure that the card is firmly seated. 4) Turn on the unit. Instructions to press ENT will be displayed immediately. Press ENT and follow all on-screen prompts. 5) The update will take less than one minute to complete. After the update has completed, turn the unit off. 6) Remove the Software Loader card and insert the Database card removed in step 2. Make sure that the card is seated firmly. Software Service Bulletin 0740 Page 3 of 5

4 7) Turn the unit on. The message Stored data was lost will appear. This is an expected message and will appear only once on initial power up after the software upgrade has been performed. 8) After the unit has initialized, use the right knob to get to the AUX UTILITY SOFTWARE VERSIONS page. Verify that the following software versions are displayed: Main SW= 3.00, IO FPGA = 2.3, Stage 1 = 2.01, and Stage 2 = ) This completes the first part of the process. (Note: The Software Loader card can be used for multiple upgrades.) Part Two: GPS Software Upgrade Procedure 10) With the unit powered off, remove the Database card from the left-hand card slot in the front of the unit. 11) Insert the GPS Software Loader card (p/n ) in the left-hand card slot. Make sure that the card is firmly seated. 12) Turn the unit on. Instructions to press ENT will be displayed immediately. Press ENT and follow all on-screen prompts. 13) The update will take several minutes to complete. After the update has completed, turn the unit off. 14) Remove the Software Loader card and insert the Database card removed in step 10. Make sure the card is firmly seated. 15) Turn the unit on and verify that the GPS Software version 3.0 is displayed in the center of the initial startup screen. (The GPS Software version can also be viewed by turning the right-hand knob and viewing the AUX UTILITY SOFTWARE VERSIONS page.) 16) This completes the process. (Note: The loader card can be used for multiple upgrades.) Part Three: Testing Procedure 17) Verify that the Terrain, Obstacle, World Airport Terrain and Aviation Databases are all present. 18) Verify that the unit acquires a GPS position. 19) Verify that all interfaces to other aircraft systems are functioning correctly. Refer to the Interface Checkout section in the unit s installation manual: Section in the 400W Series Installation Manual (Garmin P/N ), or Section in the 500W Series Installation Manual (Garmin P/N ). 20) For units with TAWS, verify that the TAWS self-test passes (refer to Section in the 500W Series Installation Manual). Part Four: Documentation Update Procedure NOTE: The AFMS must be replaced only when the installation utilizes a compatible GPS antenna without IFR GPS operational limitations (refer to AFMS and Pilot s Guide Considerations section of this bulletin). For all other installations Step 21) does not apply. Software Service Bulletin 0740 Page 4 of 5

5 21) Update the new AFMS ( x-03) with aircraft specific data (make, model, and installation configuration/limitations). Replace existing AFMS ( x-63) with updated AFMS ( x-03). Refer to the AFMS and Pilot s Guide Considerations section of this bulletin. 22) Make an entry in the aircraft maintenance records to indicate that Main SW v3.00, GPS SW v3.0 and the revised AFMS (if applicable) have been installed in accordance with this Service Bulletin. Note: Installations which have airworthiness approval other than the referenced STC may require revision to that approval. MATERIAL INFORMATION Two loader cards are required to complete the software upgrade; one for the Main Software upgrade to version 3.00 and one for the GPS Software upgrade to version 3.0: Main Software Loader card for software version 3.00 Garmin part no GPS Software Loader card for software version 3.0 Garmin part no The Software Loader cards carry a charge of $50.00 each which will be refunded upon return of both cards to Garmin. Contact Garmin International to order software loader cards. Software Service Bulletin 0740 Page 5 of 5