GTX™ 327 Mode A/C Transponder pilot’s guide
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The GTX 327 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. If the unit detects an internal failure, the screen displays SELF TEST FAILED. Mode Selection Keys OFF Powers off the GTX 327. Pressing STBY, ON, or ALT key powers on the transponder displaying the last active identification code. STBY Selects the standby mode.
Keys for Other GTX 327 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 this time. VFR Sets the transponder code to the pre-programmed VFR code selected during installation configuration (this is set to 1200 at the factory).
Function Display NOTE: Transponder options are normally set at time of installation. For changes to the GTX 327 parameters, contact your Garmin authorized service center. PRESSURE ALT: Displays the altitude data supplied to the GTX 327 in feet, hundreds of feet (i.e., flight level), or meters, dependent upon installation configuration. FLIGHT TIME: Displays the Flight Time, configured during installation as MANUAL, CLEAR, or ACCUMULATE (see Timer Operation for details).
Timer Operation To operate the Flight Timer: 1. Press the FUNC key until FLIGHT TIME is displayed. 2. If the GTX 327 Flight Timer is configured as ACCUMULATE or CLEAR, the timer will begin automatically when the unit senses that the aircraft has become airborne. The timer may be reset to zero at every liftoff (CLEAR), continue accumulating time at liftoff (ACCUMULATE), or may be controlled manually (MANUAL). 3. If desired, press START/STOP to pause or restart the timer. 4.
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