Garmin GDL 69AH User manual
Jun 5/14
ENSTROM 480B OPERATOR’S MANUAL
AND
FAA APPROVED
ROTORCRAFT FLIGHT MANUAL
SUPPLEMENT
GARMIN GDL 69AH XM WX SATELLITE
WEATHER/RADIO RECEIVER
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REPORT NO. 28-AC-062
HELICOPTER SERIAL NO.
HELICOPTER REGISTRATION NO.
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THIS SUPPLEMENT MUST BE CARRIED IN THE
HELICOPTER AT ALL TIMES IF EQUIPPED WITH THE
GARMIN GDL 69AH. CHAPTERS 1, 2, 3, AND 4 ARE
FAA APPROVED.
FAA APPROVED BY:
STEVEN L. LARDINOIS, ACTING MANAGER
CHICAGO AIRCRAFT CERTIFICATION OFFICE
CENTRAL REGION
FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION
FAA APPROVAL DATE:__________________________________
THE ENSTROM HELICOPTER CORPORATION
2209 22ND STREET
MENOMINEE, MICHIGAN 49858-0490
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ROTORCRAFT FLIGHT MANUAL SUPPLEMENT
GARMIN GDL 69AH
TABLE OF CONTENTS
CHAPTER DESCRIPTION PAGE
Supplement Cover Page
Log of Revisions ..........................................i
Table of Contents......................................iii
ListofFigures...........................................iv
List of Effective Pages ...............................v
INTRODUCTION ............................ INTRO-1
CHAPTER 1 OPERATING LIMITATIONS..................... 1-1
General ................................................. 1-1
CHAPTER 2 NORMAL PROCEDURES........................ 2-1
General ................................................. 2-1
Weather Product Operation ................... 2-3
CHAPTER 3 EMERGENCY PROCEDURES ................ 3-1
General ................................................. 3-1
CHAPTER 4 PERFORMANCE DATA........................... 4-1
General ................................................. 4-1
CHAPTER 5 RESERVED ........................................... 5-1
CHAPTER 6 WEIGHT/BALANCE AND LOADING ....... 6-1
General ................................................. 6-1
CHAPTER 7 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION AND
OPERATION .......................................... 7-1
System Description................................ 7-1
General ................................................. 7-2
Operation .............................................. 7-2
Weather Product Descriptions ............... 7-4
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LIST OF FIGURES
FIGURE NO. DESCRIPTION PAGE
2-1 Weather Data Link (XM) Page ..............2-1
2-2 Weather Data Link (XM) Page Weather
Product SoftKeys .................................2-2
2-3 Weather Product Displays Map............2-2
2-4 NEXRAD Data .....................................2-3
2-5 Echo Tops Data ...................................2-3
2-6 Cloud Tops Data..................................2-4
2-7 SiriusXM Lightning Weather Product...2-4
2-8 Cell Movement Weather Product ..........2-5
2-9 SIGMET & AIRMET Weather
Products..............................................2-6
2-10 METARS Flags (Weather Data Link
Page) .............................................. ….2-8
2-11 METAR (Weather Information Page) .....2-8
2-12 24 Hr Surface Analysis & City
Forecast Data ......................................2-9
2-13 Freezing Level Data ...........................2-10
2-14 Winds Aloft Data ...............................2-11
2-15 Navigation Map Page with
Winds Aloft........................................2-11
2-16 County Flood Warning.......................2-12
2-17 Cyclone Weather Data .......................2-13
2-18 Icing Data @ 6,000ft ..........................2-14
2-19 Turbulence Weather Product .............2-14
2-20 AIREPS & PIREPS on the Weather
Data Link Page ..................................2-15
2-21 PIREPS Text on the Weather Data
Link Page .........................................2-16
7-1 GDL 69AH System Interface ................7-1
7-2 Weather Data Link Page Setup ............7-5
7-3 Navigation Map Page Menu..................7-6
7-4 Navigation Map Setup Menu................7-7
TABLE NO. DESCRIPTION PAGE
Intro-1 List of Abbreviations ...................... Intro-1
6-1 GDL 69AH Weight & Balance...............6-1
7-1 SiriusXM Weather Product Symbols
& Data Timing .....................................7-3
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INTRODUCTION
Intro-1. General
This supplement contains the operating instructions,
procedures, and limitations for the Garmin GDL 69AH.
The supplement is divided into two basic parts, the FAA
approved RFM Supplement and Supplemental Data
provided by the Enstrom Helicopter Corporation
(Enstrom). Chapters 1, 2, 3, and 4 make up the FAA
approved RFM Supplement. It is required by Federal
Regulations that this supplement be carried in the
helicopter at all times if the Garmin GDL 69AH unit is
installed.
For additional information regarding the supplement
format and text emphasis or definitions, refer to the Basic
Flight Manual.
Abbreviations noted in this supplement are listed in Table
Intro- 1.
Table Intro-1. List of Abbreviations
AIRMET Airmen’s Meteorological Information
AIREPS Air Report
ATC Air Traffic Control
CB Circuit Breaker
METAR Meteorological Aviation Report
MFD Multi-Function Display
NEXRAD Next Generation Radar
NM Nautical Mile
PIREPS Pilot Weather Reports
SIGMET Significant Meteorological Information
TAFS Terminal Aerodrome Forecasts
WX Weather Receiver
XM Satellite Radio
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