Summary of GTX GTX 330

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    Mode s transponder pilot’s guide gtx ™ 330/330d.

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    Limited warranty this garmin product is warranted to be free from defects in materials or workmanship for two years from the date of purchase. Within this period, garmin will at its sole option, repair or replace any components that fail in normal use. Such repairs or replacement will be made at no ...

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    The gtx 330 transponder is powered on by pressing the stby, alt or on keys, or by a remote avionics master switch (if applicable). After power on, a start-up page is displayed while the unit performs a self test. Mode selection keys off  powers off the gtx 330. Pressing stby, on, or alt key powers ...

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    Keys for other gtx 330 functions ident pressing the ident key activates the special position identification (spi) pulse for 18 seconds, identifying your transponder return from others on the air traffic controller’s screen. The word ident will appear in the upper left corner of the display during t...

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    Note: gtx 330 options are normally set at time of installation. For changes to the gtx 330 parameters, contact your garmin authorized dealer. Pressure alt: displays the altitude data supplied to the gtx 330 in feet, hundreds of feet (i.E., flight level), or meters (dependent upon installation config...

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    Timer operation to operate the flight timer: 1) press the func key until flight time is displayed. 2) if the gtx 330 is configured with automated airborne determination, the timer begins automatically when the unit senses that the aircraft has become airborne. The timer may be reset to zero at every...

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    Mode s data transmission in addition to 4096 code and pressure altitude, the gtx 330 is capable of transmitting aircraft identification, transponder capability, and maximum speed range. Aircraft identification is commonly referred to as flt id (flight identification). The gtx 330 may be configured b...

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    Entering a flight id number when configured for flt id pwr-up entry at installation, the flight crew must enter the flight id before the gtx 330 will operate. After the flight crew enters the correct flight id, the aircraft identification that is transmitted in response to atc radar interrogations i...

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    Gtx 330 mode s transponder features gtx 330d diversity mode s transponder the gtx 330d diversity mode s transponder incorporates antennas mounted on the top and bottom of the aircraft for dependable operation while maneuvering. Top and bottom antennas are less prone to antenna shadowing by the aircr...

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