II Morrow Apollo GX50 GPS Flight Manual Supplement
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1. J Cj ULT IT Jf a A Ps Ps J A a Smart Key Smart Keys Datacard Map Direct To Enter Small Datacard Annunciator Slot Mode Inner X Ejector Knob ou L A UU U TFAA Approved Date Page 4 of 13 Airplane Flight Manual Supplement for II Morrow Apollo GX55 GPS Date 1 2 OPERATION Provided the Apollo GX55 GPS is receiving adequate useable signals it has been demonstrated capable of and has been shown to meet the accuracy specifications of e VFR IFR en route oceanic and remote en route domestic and terminal operation using GPS within the U S National Airspace System and the North Atlantic Minimum Navigation Performance Specification MNPS Airspace using the WGS 84 or NAD 83 coordinate reference datum in accordance with the criteria of AC 20 138 AC 91 49 and AC 120 33 e RNP 5 B RNAV Operations as defined in AC 90 96 amp JAA TGL 2 requires GPS software version 2 3 or later FAA approved version 2 LIMITATIONS 2 1 USER MANUAL The manuals or the information contained in the manuals listed below or later FAA approved revisions must be immediately available to the flight crew whenever navigation is predicated on the Apollo GX55 system Nav Software Version 1 0 e Apollo GX Model 55 User s Guide P N 560 0962 00 Nav Software Version 2 1 e Apollo GX Models 50 55 amp 60 User s Guide P N 560 0961 00 Nav Software Version 2 2 e Ap2. Selector switch Autopilot __GX55 CDI with integral annunciators Figure 3 GX55 Navigation System Block Diagram 7 1 APOLLO GX55 GPS SYSTEM COMPONENTS The GX55 system derives GPS position from an internal receiver using a roof mounted antenna Altitude information is derived from an ACK 30 blind encoder which sends Gray coded signals to a Transcal SSD serialiser This unit converts Gray code to a Serialized data string which is passed to the GX55 GX55 annunciators flags and CDI output are sent to a Mid Continent 2 14 CDI The GX55 autopilot output is connected to the autopilot via a selector switch facilitating selection of either GPS or Nav source signal FAA Approved Date Page 11 of 14 Airplane Flight Manual Supplement for H Morrow Apollo GX55 GPS Date 7 1 1 Apollo GX55 The Apollo GX55 GPS is the main control display and navigation computer for the Apollo GX55 GPS system The GX55 GPS also includes outputs and drivers for connection to external CDI HSI indicators autopilots and system annunciators The database for the GX55 GPS is contained on a user replaceable database card Data is available on the standard AIRAC 28 day update cycle 7 1 2 Circuit Protection Circuit protection is separately provided for the GX55 and the CDI by means of 14vdc 1 amp pull type circuit breakers inserted at the main bus 7 2 NAVIGATION SOURCE SELECTION Described in Section 4 7 3 APOLLO GX55 GPS OPERATION This
3. waypoint sequencing was not already suspended entering a to from bearing will automatically suspend sequencing Note When you cross a waypoint the first time when sequencing is suspended a message will be generated to remind you to enter the desired inbound course for your hold This message will ask you to press ENT to enter your inbound course or any other key to ignore the message Pressing ENT when this message is displayed will result in displaying the course entry page just as if you had pressed Direct To button twice 7 3 4 Moving MAP To display a moving map press the MAP KEY In the Map mode the large knob selects the map display and setup pages The small knob changes the map scale on the map display pages In the MAP mode the smart keys are used to change the display of waypoint types Each key is identified by a waypoint type e g Airport VOR Pressing the button or smart key under each waypoint type will result in changing the display selection for that waypoint type There are three display selections Off waypoints only and waypoints with identifiers FAA Approved Date Page 13 of 14 Airplane Flight Manual Supplement for II Morrow Apollo GX55 GPS Date EE M oO rR R OW VISIONARY THINKING TODAY 560 1019 01 FAA Approved Date Page 14 of 14 Airplane Flight Manual Supplement for II Morrow Apollo GX55 GPS Date 5 PERFORMANCE No change Refer to the approved Airplane Fligh
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5. plan doubles back with a series of turns all less than 120 degrees and that would cause the parallel offset course to overlap itself AIRSPACE ALERTS Airspace alerts set under MAP Mode Airspace Setup should be set to OFF for IFR operations to prevent unnecessary airspace alert messages FAA Approved Date Page 9 of 13 mmc
6. section highlights several of the basic operational features of the Apollo GX55 GPS Refer to the user manual listed in Limitation 1 for complete operating instructions 7 3 1 Basic Navigation Data The basic navigation data can be selected on the GX55 GPS display by pressing the NAV button twice then rotating the SMALL knob to view the navigation pages The basic navigation data available includes e Bearing and distance to the next waypoint Cross track error bar graph and numeric display Ground speed and track angle ETE estimated time en route to the next waypoint 7 3 2 Viewing Messages To view messages press the MSG button rotate the LARGE knob to select new or old messages and rotate the SMALL knob to view the messages FAA Approved Date Page 12 of 14 Airplane Flight Manual Supplement for If Morrow Apollo GX55 GPS Date The MSG annunciator is illuminated when there are active messages flashing when there are new messages Old messages are those messages that have already been viewed as a new message 7 3 3 Direct To 7 3 3 1 Waypoint Entry To enter a waypoint as the next waypoint press the DIRECT TO button rotate the LARGE and SMALL knobs to select the desired waypoint and press ENT 7 3 3 3 OBS Entry To enter a bearing to or from the active To waypoint press the DIRECT TO button twice rotate the LARGE and SMALL knobs to select the desired course and press ENT If
7. system include the navigation source selector switches described in section 4 5 and the controls on the front panel of the GX55 GPS described in the Apollo GX55 GPS User s Manual 4 4 PILOT S DISPLAY a The primary navigation display for the GX55 GPS is the HSI CDI located in the pilot s primary instrument scan area as are the system annunciators Cross track deviation to from indication and validity are displayed on the HSI CDI Valid flag outputs are provided for the cross track deviation b Messages and all other available information as described in the Apollo GX55 GPS operating manual such as distance to waypoint ground speed time to waypoint and waypoint and flight plan information are available on the Apollo GX55 GPS front panel 4 5 AUTOPILOT COUPLED OPERATION NAV SOURCE SELECTION The installation allows for pilot selection of the navigation source for coupling to the autopilot The available sources that can be selected are e NAVI e GX55 The procedure for selecting the navigation source is as follows 4 5 1 To select NAV1 Turn the switch labeled GPS NAVI so that NAV1 is selected 4 5 2 To select GX55 GPS Turn the switch labeled GPS NAVI so that GPS is selected For autopilot operation refer to the autopilot operator s manual 4 6 TO FROM OBS SELECTION When waypoint sequencing is suspended a desired course to or from the active waypoint can be selected by pressing the Direct to ke
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9. Airplane Flight Manual Supplement for II Morrow Apollo GX55 GPS Date FAA Approved Supplementary Airplane Flight Manual II Morrow Apollo GX55 GPS Airplane Make Piper Airplane Model PA28 140 Airplane Serial No 28 7225092 Registration No N4203T This Flight Manual Supplement must be attached to or with the FAA approved Flight Manual when the Apollo GX55 GPS is installed for IFR use in accordance with FAA Form 337 dated The information contained herein supplements the FAA approved Airplane Flight Manual only in those areas listed herein For limitations procedures and performance information not contained in this document consult the basic Airplane Flight Manual FAA Approved Title Office Federal Aviation Administration FAA Approved Date Page 1 of 13 Airplane Flight Manual Supplement for II Morrow Apollo GX55 GPS Date TABLE OF CONTENTS Ll Gea NRW 4 1 1 Apollo GX55 GPS Description n se meme emen emere eren 4 1 1 1 O CEREREM 4 1 2 Operation RR 5 2 Limitations RR 5 2 1 User Manual ennneeseenennmerennsenensenenmenennonn nennen rennen nenn 5 2 2 System Software IFR senseeeneneensenneneneenpeee nennen ernennen 5 2 3 EAS trt rs trti ttnt or AN ASES EANSEES EEE EAEOSENEES REESE VAEA PEEPS RANEE Errr S EEEa 5 2 4 Alternate Navigation System emeret enin nennen 6 2
10. GPS can drive a dedicated display such as a CDI HSI or it can be coupled to a shared HSI CDI and autopilot system using navigation source selectors and annunciators The Apollo GX55 GPS is authorized for IFR VFR en route oceanic and remote en route domestic and terminal operation The Apollo GX55 if GPS software is version 2 3 or later FAA approved version meets all requirements for RNP 5 B RNAV operations in accordance with FAA AC 90 96 and JAA TGL No 2 revision 1 or later The GX55 is a TSO C129 Class A 2 supplemental navigation system It interfaces to a non numeric display CDI HSI and annunciators It is powered through the aircraft circuit breaker panel and the avionics switches It also provides an internal moving map display 1 1 1 GX55 The GX55 is a TSO C129 CLASS A2 supplemental navigation system It interfaces to a non numeric display CDI HST and annunciators It is powered through the aircraft circuit breaker panel and the avionics switches It also provides an internal moving map display Photocell Information Navigation Nearest Info Select Power Large Outer Display Mode Waypoint Mode Knob x N N M X J Y as X O N APOLLO an M ero EM x 37 N je L hiela S QU I A VAR P4 y o pe EE E 1 006 4 wae fp E Pd E Bec 126 1230 Welle i mE w O m m m 17 i Jc CO OI CO v f i m
11. llo GX55 GPS navigation information is not available or is invalid flagged utilize remaining operational navigation equipment as required 3 2 2 RAIM Not Available If a RAIM Not Available message is displayed continue to navigate using the GPS equipment or revert to an alternate means of navigation appropriate to the route and phase of flight When continuing to use GPS navigation position must be verified every 15 minutes using visual reference or another IFR approved navigation system 4 NORMAL PROCEDURES 4 1 GENERAL The normal operating procedures for the Apollo GX55 GPS are outlined in the Apollo GX55 GPS User s Manual listed under Limitation 1 4 2 SYSTEM ANNUNCIATORS A 21 4 CDI is located on the left side of the main instrument panel within the pilot s primary instrument scan This CDI contains both the PTK and MSG annunciators Brightness control is achieved by the main bus lighting rheostat 4 2 1 MSG amber The MSG annunciator is illuminated to indicate messages are still active The annunciator flashes to indicate a new message that has not been viewed 4 2 2 PTK blue The PTK annunciator is illuminated when parallel track offset 1s in use iL i Figure 2 Apollo GX55 GPS Annunciators FAA Approved Date Page 7 of 13 Airplane Flight Manual Supplement for II Morrow Apollo GX55 GPS Date 4 3 SYSTEM SWITCHES CONTROLS The switches and controls for the GX55 GPS
12. netic variation to the appropriate value ANNUNCIATED MESSAGES IFR All annunciated messages indicated by the MSG annunciator must be viewed and acknowledged by the pilot crew DISPLAY ANNUNCIATORS INDICATORS IFR Prior to IFR flight the GX55 GPS display and all annunciators and CDI HSI indicators must be checked for proper operation Note The GX55 GPS automatically sequences through a series of start up tests that include operational checks of the display annunciators flags and CDI HSI indicators NON NAVIGATION INFORMATION All non navigation information displayed by the GX55 GPS such as timer clock and waypoint information frequencies runways etc is advisory information only FOREIGN AIRSPACE FAA approval of the Apollo GX55 GPS does not necessarily constitute approval for use in foreign airspace 2 10 RNP 5 B RNAV OPERATIONS If 22 or fewer GPS satellites are projected to be operational for the flight then RAIM detection availability for the flight must be confirmed using II Morrow Mission Planning Software P N 139 0240 012 and Mission Planning for Windows User s Guide 560 0177 00 or later FAA approved revisions FAA Approved Date Page 6 of 13 Airplane Flight Manual Supplement for Il Morrow Apollo GX55 GPS Date 3 EMERGENCY ABNORMAL PROCEDURES 3 1 EMERGENCY PROCEDURES No change Refer to approved Airplane Flight Manual 3 2 ABNORMAL PROCEDURES 3 2 1 Invalid Nav Data If the Apo
13. nunciator will be continuously on when the PTK feature is active All navigation data such as bearing and distance to active waypoint is calculated and displayed relative to the phantom active waypoint parallel to the actual waypoint Use of the Direct to feature or entering a desired OBS course relative to the active waypoint automatically cancels PTK and extinguishes the PTK annunciator When PTK is in use the route line drawn on the moving map display represents the parallel course The Apollo GX55 will not allow the activation of the parallel track feature if the active flight plan has a future turn of more than 120 degrees or if a flight plan doubles back with a series of turns all less than 120 degrees and that would cause the parallel offset course to overlap itself 4 9 AIRSPACE ALERTS Airspace alerts set under MAP Mode Airspace Setup should be set to OFF for IFR operations to prevent unnecessary airspace alert messages 5 PERFORMANCE No change Refer to the approved Airplane Flight Manual 6 WEIGHT AND BALANCE Refer to the current aircraft weight and balance information 7 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION The Apollo GX55 GPS is a TSO C129 A2 GPS navigation system The GX55 GPS system is installed using the guidelines of AC 20 138 The GX55 GPS system is illustrated in FAA Approved Date Page 9 of 13 Airplane Flight Manual Supplement for II Morrow Apollo GX55 GPS Date Nav 1 with integral CDI
14. ollo GX Models 50 55 60 amp 65 User s Guide P N 560 0961 01 Nav Software Version 3 0 e Apollo GX Models 50 55 60 amp 65 User s Guide P N 560 0961 02 2 2 SYSTEM SOFTWARE IFR The System must utilize the software version listed below or later FAA approved versions Versions can be displayed in the System mode on the GX55 GPS front panel e Apollo GX55 GPS Nav Software Ver 1 0 2 1 2 2 or 3 0 139 0235 030 e GPS Sensor Software nenne Ver 2 1 or Ver 2 3 2 3 DATA BASE IFR IFR en route and terminal navigation is prohibited unless the pilot verifies the currency of the data base or verifies each selected waypoint for accuracy by reference to current approved data FAA Approved Date Page 5 of 13 Airplane Flight Manual Supplement for If Morrow Apollo GX55 GPS Date 2 4 2 5 2 6 2 7 2 8 2 9 ALTERNATE NAVIGATION SYSTEM The aircraft must have other approved navigation equipment installed and operational appropriate to the route of flight MAGNETIC VARIATION a The magnetic variation MagVar correction is not available in the Apollo GX55 GPS above 73 degrees North or below 73 degrees South latitude All bearing and track information is computed and displayed relative to true north in these polar regions b If the Using Manual MAG VAR message is generated by the Apollo GX55 GPS the Pilot Crew must verify or set the manual mag
15. t Manual WEIGHT AND BALANCE Refer to the current aircraft weight and balance information SYSTEM DESCRIPTION The Apollo GX55 GPS is a TSO C129 A2 GPS navigation system The GX55 GPS system is installed using the guidelines of AC 20 138 The GX55 GPS system is illustrated in Figure 3 e q amp Flags Switching HSVCDI Relay gt L R GS e GPS LLL Annunciators A pa Source Selector Switch nnunciator Figure 3 GX55 Navigation System Block Diagram Modify figure 3 as necessary to describe the installation FAA Approved Date Page 10 of 13 Airplane Flight Manual Supplement for II Morrow Apollo GX55 GPS Date lt 4 6 4 7 TO FROM OBS SELECTION When waypoint sequencing is suspended a desired course to or from the active waypoint can be selected by pressing the Direct to key twice entering the course with the large and small knobs and pressing enter Selecting a desired OBS to from course when sequencing is not suspended will automatically suspend sequencing RAIM RAIM stands for Receiver Autonomous Integrity Monitor It provides a method whereby the receiver can provide an integrity check using more satellites than are needed for a position solution This integrity check proiecis you from position errors caused by failed satellites or bad GPS satellite data RAIM is based on an allowed limit of horizon
16. tal position difference called the RAMM alarm limit Two different RAIM limits are used in the Apollo GX55 GPS corresponding to the phase of flight 4 7 1 En route RAIM 2 0 nm En route RAIM alarm limit is 2 0 nm During the en route phase of flight a RAIM alarm will mean that an error of 2 0 nm or greater caused by bad satellite data has been detected 4 7 2 Terminal RAIM 1 0 nm 4 8 4 9 Terminal RAIM alarm limit of 1 0 nm is automatically provided by the Apollo GX55 GPS when you are within 30 nm radial distance of your departure or destination airport as contained in the active flight plan PARALLEL TRACK When the parallel track feature PTK is activated navigation is predicated on a course offset from the parent route by the selected parallel track distance The PTK annunciator will be continuously on when the PTK feature is active All navigation data such as bearing and distance to active waypoint is calculated and displayed relative to the phantom active waypoint parallel to the actual waypoint Use of the Direct to feature or entering a desired OBS course relative to the active waypoint automatically cancels PTK and extinguishes the PTK annunciator When PTK is in use the route line drawn on the moving map display represents the parallel course The Apollo GX55 will not allow the activation of the parallel track feature if the active flight plan has a future turn of more than 120 degrees or if a flight
17. y twice entering the course with the large and small knobs and pressing enter Selecting a desired OBS to from course when sequencing is not suspended will automatically suspend sequencing 4 7 RAIM RAIM stands for Receiver Autonomous Integrity Monitor It provides a method whereby the receiver can provide an integrity check using more satellites than are needed for a position solution This integrity check protects you from position errors caused by failed satellites or bad GPS satellite data RAIM is based on an allowed FAA Approved Date Page 8 of 13 Airplane Flight Manual Supplement for II Morrow Apollo GX55 GPS Date limit of horizontal position difference called the RAIM alarm limit Two different RAIM limits are used in the Apollo GX55 GPS corresponding to the phase of flight 4 7 1 En route RAIM 2 0 nm En route RAIM alarm limit is 2 0 nm During the en route phase of flight a RAIM alarm will mean that an error of 2 0 nm or greater caused by bad satellite data has been detected 4 7 2 Terminal RAIM 1 0 nm Terminal RAIM alarm limit of 1 0 nm is automatically provided by the Apollo GX55 GPS when you are within 30 nm radial distance of your departure or destination airport as contained in the active flight plan 4 8 PARALLEL TRACK When the parallel track feature PTK is activated navigation is predicated on a course offset from the parent route by the selected parallel track distance The PTK an
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