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AERA 500 (aera® 500) is a model designation of portable aviation GPS receivers with touchscreen display and automotive navigation mode.

The internal GPS updates at a rate of 5 times per second (5 Hz), which allows your moving map and flight data to display smoothly and continuously.

Original Manufacturer: GARMIN (USA)

Status: in production (since 2009)

Application: multiple

ATA 100/JACS Code: 34-57

HTS Code: 8526 91 2099, 8526 91 2010

► Click here to view official OEM's brochure No. M02-10196-00.

Part Numbers

All units goes with Worldwide Basemap and Worldwide Terrain.

Features

• Preloaded Basemap
• Ability to add maps
• Built-in memory: internal solid state
• Accepts data cards: microSD™ cards
• Custom POIs (ability to add additional points of interest)
• Waypoints/favorites/locations: 3,000 (aviation mode); 1,000 (automotive mode)
• Navigation database: Jeppesen® data
• Navigation database coverage areas: Americas or Atlantic or Pacific
• Types of Jeppesen data: full and ARTCC, FSS frequencies and final approach waypoints
• Preloaded Terrain database
• Preloaded Obstacle database: U.S. and Europe only
• Preloaded low & high altitude enroute airways
• Preloaded private airports: U.S. only
• Moving map
• Patented panel page
• HSI (GPS-based)
• IFR and VFR map modes
• Audible terrain alerts
• Smart Airspace Feature (generates and displays altitude-sensitive alerts)
• Automatic logbook
• Separate serial and USB interfaces
• GPS receiver has a nominal operating velocity range of 0 – 800 kts (411 m/s)

In aviation mode, aera 500’s detailed chart-style shaded mapping and extensive terrain and aviation databases help you visualize your flight path in relation to nearby navaids, terrain, SUAs and obstructions. To keep you aware of special airspace activity.

A database-driven terrain advisory feature offers TAWS-like color coding and pop-up alerts when possible obstructions or ground proximity conflicts loom. And with terrain/obstacle data shown at standard 30 arc-second resolution, you’ll enjoy a surprising level of detail on the display. Its graphical Terrain page offers both overhead and vertical profile views of the topography you’re flying over. IFR map mode lets you display and navigate on high or low enroute airways. You can also pull up MEAs (Minimum Enroute Altitudes) and distances between intersections by touching the airway on the map.

In the Box

• aera 500 unit with battery
• Free single Jeppesen® Update Coupon (190-00248-00)
• Yoke mount with power cable
• Portable friction mount
• USB cable
• Vehicle power cable
• Pilot's guide and owner's manual

Accessories

aera® 5XX Aviation Mount (Bare Wires)

aera® 5XX Panel Dock

• Yoke Mount P/N 010-11385-00
• Panel Dock Mount from AirGizmos, P/N PD16
• AC Adapter with International Adapter, P/N 010-11385-05
• Carrying Case, P/N 010-11270-00
• Lithium Ion battery pack (replacement), P/N 010-11143-00
• aera® 5XX Aviation Mount (Bare Wires), P/N 010-11385-03
• GA 25MCX Remote GPS Antenna (Low Profile), P/N 010-10702-00
• Suction cup mount for GA 25 antenna P/N 010-10871-00

Specifications

• Physical dimensions: 5.3"W x 3.3"H x .9"D (13.5 x 8.4 x 2.3 cm)
• Display size, WxH: 3.81"W x 2.25"H (9.7 x 5.7 cm); 4.3" diag (10.9 cm)
• Display resolution, WxH: 480 x 272 pixels
• Display type: touchscreen WQVGA color TFT with white backlight
• Weight: 9.5 ounces (270 g)
• Battery: removable, rechargeable lithium-ion
• Battery life: up to 5 hours (less with full backlight and options)
• Water Rating: IPX7
• SBAS/WAAS receiver: high-sensitivity with WAAS position accuracy
• Voltage range: 11-35
• Traffic Information Services (TIS) alerts compatible
• VFR

Approval

Click here to download Garmin's Declaration of Conformity.

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1. this device may not cause harmful interference, and
2. this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and may cause harmful interference to radio communications if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.

Installation

• Yoke Mount P/N 010-11385-00 used to mount the aera 500 on the plane's yoke. See aera 500 Yoke Mount Installation Instructions Doc. No. ???-?????-??.

• There are also available non-Garmin panel docks from AirGizmos, P/N PD16

Operation

• Aviation Quick Reference Guide Doc. No. 190-01117-03
• Pilot's Guide Doc. No. 190-01117-02

Maintenance

Maintenance of the aera 500 is ‘on condition’ only.

This device can be repaired only at the Garmin factory or a Garmin authorized service center. This product does not contain any user-serviceable parts. Unauthorized repairs or modifications could result in permanent damage to the equipment, and void your warranty.