Garmin Aera 550 Garmin - Portable GPS, Americas (010-00836-22)
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Part #: 010-00836-22
Model: aera 550

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æra™ 550 Aviation Portable GPS
- Easy-to-use touchscreen interface
- Bright 4.3" diagonal, color touchscreen display; 480 x 272 px; WQVGA TFT display with white backlight
- High-sensitivity GPS receiver with WAAS position accuracy for improved performance and reception
- Sectional chart-style shaded mapping and extensive terrain and aviation databases (including private airports & heliports)
- Database driven terrain advisory features offers TAWS-like color coding and pop-up alerts for possible obstructions or ground proximity conflicts
- Patented "Panel Page" provides backup to your panel-mounted instruments with exclusive display of GPS derived HSI, altimeter, groundspeed, vertical speed and turn indication
- Preloaded w/Garmin SafeTaxi charts and AOPA Airport Directory database (æra 510, 560 only)
- XM Weather and audio capability (æra 510, 560 only)
- Lithium-ion battery: lasts up to five hours, depending on usage and settings
- Flight Plans: 50 with up to 300 points each
- Flight Log: at least 30 most recent flights
- Auto Time Zone - æra will automatically adjust your time zone while navigating
- Simplified PC connectivity, using USB for easy database updates
- Rugged and waterproof (IPX-7)
- Interface with SL30 and SL40 for frequency tuning
- GTX-330 interface capability for TIS traffic
NAVIGATION FEATURES | |
Total Waypoints: | 3000 w/name & symbol |
Nearest: | Continuously updated; Airport, VOR, NDB, INT, user, ARTCC, FSS, airspace, Wx, city |
Tracks: | 10,000 point automatic track log; 15 saved tracks; 900 pints per saved track |
Map Datums: | More than 100 plus user datum |
Position Format: | Lat/Lon, UTM/UPS, Maidenhead, MGRS |
GPS PERFORMANCE | |
Receiver: | High-sensitivity GPS receiver with WAAS position accuracy. Continuously tracks and uses up to 12 satellites to compute and update your position |
Acquisition Times (Average): | Warm < 5 secs; Cold < 45 secs; AutoLocate < 60 secs |
Update Rate: | 5 sec, continuously |
Interfaces: | RS232 port w/NMEA 0183 format (requires power-data cable, sold separately) and proprietary GARMIN USB interface. Accepts Aviation input format from panel-mount GPS. Also can connect to Garmin SL30 & SL40 for frequency tuning & GTX-330 for TIS traffic alerts |
GPS Antenna: | Internal. Unit also provides MCX connector for use w/an optional external antenna (sold separately). |
MOVING MAP FEATURES | |
Basemap: | Built-in basemap shows roads, lakes, rivers, metro areas & surface features |
Database: | Built-in navigation database w/terrain & obstacle databases. Includes Americas, Atlantic International, or Pacific International coverage, plus airport, FSS, ARTCC and weather frequencies. Includes location data for private airports & heliports and visual reporting points. Garmin SafeTaxi data (550/560 only) supports detailed airport & taxiway diagrams at over 950 US airports. |
Approach Waypoints: | Navigation data includes final approach sequence waypoints for all published approaches. |
AOPA Airport Guide: | Included AOPA directory (550/560 only) contains detailed information on over 7400 US airports, along w/airport entry for Canada, Mexico & Caribbean. Includes names & phone numbers of aircraft services, fuel outlets, transportation & more. |
Custom POIs: | Supports user-created custom points-of-interest (POI) data, using Garmin's free POI Loader software. |
Uploadable Maps: | Supports optional detailed maps |
POWER | |
Source: | Replaceable, rechargeable lithium-ion battery |
Battery Life: | Up to 5 hours, depending on usage and settings. Battery life will be reduced with XM usage & higher brightness settings. |
AUTOMOTIVE FEATURES | |
Street Navigation: | North American & European versions come w/City Navigation NT street map coverage pre-installed. Offers voice-guided turn-by-turn directions with text-to-speech technology. Pacific versions will have preloaded street mapping for Australia & New Zealand |
Driver Aids: | Bluetooth wireless technology enables hands-free mobile calling. Premium features on 550/560 include lane assist w/junction view, speed limit notification & support for Navteq traffic alerts. |
PHYSICAL | |
Size: | 5.3"W x 3.3"H x 0.9"D |
Weight: | 9.5 oz |
Display: | 4.3" diagonal, 480 x 272 pixels, color sunlight readable WQVGA TFT w/adjustable white backlighting |
User Data Storage: | Indefinite |
Waterproof: | Units & aviation mounts are waterproof to IPX7 standards |
ACCESORIES | |
Standard: |
Free single database update on 500/510 models Premium 550/560 models come w/1 year of prepaid database updates (including obstacles, navigation, AOPA airport directory & SafeTaxi) Preloaded City Navigator NT street maps USB interface cable GXM 40 smart antenna (510/560 only) 12V vehicle power cable & auto mount/friction mount Yoke mount & aviation cradle/cable assembly Owner's manual Quick reference guide AC Adapter (510/560 only) Carrying case (550/560 only) |
Optional: |
MapSource microSD cards Replacement lithium-ion battery pack GA 25/27 external GPS antenna Suction cup mount External battery charger Carrying case (optional for 500/510) |
PART NUMBER | ÆRA AVIATION PORTABLE GPS DESCRIPTION: |
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010-00836-00 | æra 500, Americas |
010-00836-01 | æra 500, Atlantic |
010-00836-02 | æra 500, Pacific |
010-00836-10 | æra 510, Americas, XM |
010-00836-20 | æra 550, Americas (Premium Features) |
010-00836-21 | æra 550, Atlantic (Premium Features) |
010-00836-22 | æra 550, Pacific (Premium Features) |
010-00836-30 | æra 560, Americas, XM (Premium Features) |
500 | 510 | 550 | 560 | |
5HZ GPS UPDATE RATE FOR SMOOTHER UPDATING OF PANEL PAGE | Yes | YES | Yes | YES |
XM WX CAPABLE AND GXM 40 ANTENNA INCLUDED (REQUIRES XM SUBSCRIPTION) | No | YES | No | YES |
STANDARD RESOLUTION (30 ARC SECOND) TERRAIN WITH OBSTACLE DATA | Yes | YES | No | NO |
HIGH RESOLUTION (9 ARC SECOND) TERRAIN WITH OBSTACLE DATA | No | NO | Yes | YES |
SAFETAXI WITH OVER 950 US AIRPORTS | No | NO | Yes | YES |
AOPA AIRPORT DIRECTORY | No | NO | Yes | YES |
ONE YEAR OF FREE AVIATION DATABASE UPDATES | No | NO | Yes | YES |
ENHANCED AUTO FEATURES (LANE ASSIST WITH JUNCTION VIEW, SPEED LIMIT INDICATOR) | No | NO | Yes | YES |
NAVTEQ AUTOMOTIVE TRAFFIC COMPATIBLE (REQUIRES PURCHASE GTM 20 TRAFFIC RECEIVER) | No | NO | Yes | YES |
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