Dual G5 installation options support
safety-enhancing redundancy with dual ADAHRS and back-up
battery
Garmin International Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd. (NASDAQ: GRMN),
today announced the pending approval of the G5 electronic flight
instrument for installation as a replacement directional gyro (DG)
or horizontal situation indicator (HSI) in type-certificated
fixed-wing general aviation aircraft. When paired with select VHF
NAV/COMMs or GPS navigators, the G5 can be considered primary for
displaying magnetic heading, VOR/LOC guidance and/or GPS course
guidance, as well as distance and groundspeed. The installation of
dual G5 electronic flight instruments can also eliminate the
dependency on a failure-prone vacuum system in aircraft for
attitude and heading information. Installation approval is
accomplished via supplemental type certificate (STC) with a
comprehensive approved model list (AML) containing 600+ individual
aircraft models, which is representative of the Federal Aviation
Administration’s (FAA) commitment to encourage and authorize
specific enhancements to aircraft to improve safety among the
existing general aviation fleet.
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Dual G5 electronic flight instruments
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“Furthering our commitment to bring affordable, safety-enhancing
and certified solutions to general aviation, the G5 electronic
flight instrument that was initially developed for experimental
aircraft may now be used to replace a DG or HSI in certificated
aircraft and represents another industry-first by Garmin,” said
Carl Wolf, Garmin vice president of aviation sales and marketing.
“Thousands of G5s have been fielded since its introduction into the
certificated aircraft market last year, which shows that aircraft
owners are eager to incorporate these safety-minded products into
the cockpit. Thanks to the FAA’s initiative to encourage and permit
cost-effective safety enhancements to the general aviation fleet,
our valued customers can continue to further benefit from the
redundancy and dependability associated with modern electronic
flight instrumentation.”
Comprising of a bright, 3.5-inch sunlight readable liquid
crystal display (LCD), the G5 electronic flight instrument is
approved for installation in place of the aircraft’s existing
DG/HSI via a Garmin-held STC for hundreds of certificated
fixed-wing aircraft models. Utilizing the new cost-effective
magnetometer, the G5 electronic flight instrument displays magnetic
heading. A dedicated rotary knob allows pilots to easily select and
adjust course and make heading bug selections. Suitable for
installation in place of a standard 3-1/8-inch (79 millimeters)
flight instrument, the G5 measures 3-inches (76 millimeters) in
depth with the back-up battery so it can easily be integrated into
a wide range of aircraft. The G5 electronic flight instrument is
also approved for flight under VFR and IFR conditions, offering an
economical upgrade for thousands of aircraft owners.
When paired with the GTN™ 650/750, GNS™ 430W/530W or
non-WAAS GNS 430/530 navigators, the G5 is approved as a primary
source to display vertical and lateral GPS/VOR/LOC course deviation
when available, as well as groundspeed and distance to the next
waypoint1. In a G5 configuration that is paired with the GNC® 255
or SL 30 NAV/COMM radio, the G5 is approved as a primary source to
display lateral and vertical course deviation2 when available.
Additionally, a single magnetometer is capable of supplying
magnetic heading information to two G5 electronic flight
instruments simultaneously.
The G5 electronic flight instrument offers a wide range of
flexible panel configuration options, along with the reliability
associated with a modern electronic flight instrument. Installation
configurations vary as up to two G5 displays can be incorporated
into a single aircraft panel in several approved combinations,
including the attitude, DG/HSI or turn coordinator positions. In
dual installations, a secondary G5 can revert to display attitude
information in the unlikely event of a failure in the primary
attitude indicator position. A pilot-selectable menu on the G5
DG/HSI enables the manual selection and interchange between the
attitude indicator and DG/HSI display. Each G5 for certificated
aircraft includes a four-hour back-up battery for use in the event
of an aircraft electrical system failure. In dual G5
configurations, customers receive dual ADAHRS and dual back-up
batteries, offering safety-enhancing redundancy.
The G5 DG/HSI electronic flight instrument for certificated
fixed-wing aircraft can be purchased through the Garmin authorized
dealer network starting at an expected street price of $2,449,
which includes the install kit, magnetometer, back-up battery and
the STC. When interfaced with a compatible GPS navigator, the G5
DG/HSI electronic flight instrument is available with the required
adapter for an expected street price of $2,975. A combination of
dual G5 electronic flight instruments for certificated aircraft is
available starting at an expected street price of $4,598.
Deliveries for new orders are expected to begin in May. The G5 is
also supported by Garmin’s award-winning aviation support team,
which provides 24/7 worldwide technical and warranty support. For
additional information, visit: www.garmin.com/aviation.
Garmin’s aviation business segment is a leading provider of
solutions to OEM, aftermarket, military and government customers.
Garmin’s portfolio includes navigation, communication, flight
control, hazard avoidance, an expansive suite of ADS-B solutions
and other products and services that are known for innovation,
reliability, and value. For more information about Garmin’s full
line of avionics, go to www.garmin.com/aviation.
For decades, Garmin has pioneered new GPS navigation and
wireless devices and applications that are designed for people who
live an active lifestyle. Garmin serves five primary business
units, including automotive, aviation, fitness, marine, and outdoor
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1. Requires GAD 29 and GMU 11 magnetometer.
2. Requires the GMU 11 magnetometer.
About Garmin
Garmin International Inc. is a subsidiary of Garmin Ltd.
(Nasdaq: GRMN). Garmin Ltd. is incorporated in Switzerland, and its
principal subsidiaries are located in the United States, Taiwan and
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GTN and GNS are trademarks of Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries.
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