This is a pilot's guide and reference manual for using GARMIN GPS 150XL
The Garmin GPS 150XL Pilot’s Guide and Reference is a comprehensive manual for the panel‑mount VFR GPS receiver. It covers safety cautions, accessories, warranty details, key and knob functions, navigation planning, waypoint management, route creation, and system messages.
The document also includes a full specifications appendix, installation and maintenance guidance, a simulator overview, and an index for quick reference. It is intended for pilots and avionics technicians who need to install, operate, and maintain the GPS 150XL.
| Physical size | 6.25"W x 5.8"D x 2"H (159mm x 147mm x 51mm) |
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| Weight | 27.2 ounces (0.77 kg) |
| Power input | 10‑33 V DC (aircraft power) |
| Operating temperature | -4 °F to 158 °F (‑20 °C to 70 °C) |
| Receiver channels | 12‑channel PhaseTrac12™ |
| Acquisition time | 45 seconds typical (15 seconds warm start) |
| Update rate | 1 Hz (continuous) |
| Position accuracy | 15 m RMS (≈49 ft) |
| Dynamics | 999 kt velocity, 3 g acceleration |
| Interfaces | ARINC 429, NMEA 0183 V2.0, PC Interface, Altitude Serializer, Fuel Sensor |
The standard package contains the GPS 150XL unit, NavData® card, GPS antenna, installation rack and connectors, pilot’s guide, quick reference guide, database subscription packet, and warranty registration card.
Garmin provides a one‑year warranty from the date of purchase covering defects in materials and workmanship.
The GPS 150XL accepts 10 V to 33 V DC from the aircraft power connector.
It operates from –4 °F (‑20 °C) up to 158 °F (70 °C).