Airplane Flight Manual Supplement

AFMS, GARMIN G500/G600 SYSTEM 190-00601-01 Rev. K
FAA APPROVED Page 24 of 51
2.18 Active Weather RADAR
RADAR is broadcasting energy while in Weather or Ground mapping modes. If
the G500/G600 system is configured to control an airborne weather radar unit,
observe all safety precautions, including:
 Do not operate in the vicinity of refueling operations.
 Do not operate while personnel are in the vicinity (approximately 20 feet) of
the radar sweep area.
WARNING
If a radar system is installed, it generates microwave
radiation and improper use, or exposure, may cause
serious bodily injury.
DO NOT OPERATE THE RADAR EQUIPMENT
UNTIL YOU HAVE READ AND CAREFULLY
FOLLOWED THE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS AND
INSTRUCTIONS in the USER MANUAL.
2.19 StormScope
®
Display
StormScope
®
lightning information displayed by the G500/G600 is limited to
supplemental use only. The use of the StormScope
®
lightning data on the display
for hazardous weather (thunderstorm) penetration is prohibited. StormScope
®
lightning data on the display is intended only as an aid to enhance situational
awareness of hazardous weather, not penetration. It is the flight crew’s
responsibility to avoid hazardous weather using official weather data sources.