TECHNICAL BULLETIN 429-15-41

18 December 2015
Revision A, 21 July 2016
Revision B, 27 November 2019
MODEL AFFECTED: 429

SUBJECT: GNS 530W/430W SERIES UNIT MAIN SOFTWARE

VERSION 5.20 and GPS SOFTWARE VERSION 5.0,
UPGRADE TO.

HELICOPTERS AFFECTED: Serial numbers 57001 through 57185 and 57289

equipped with GNS 530W and/or GNS 430W
NAV/COM/GPS series units.

[Serial numbers 57001 through 57185 equipped with

the Garmin GTN 750/650 NAV/COM/GPS and GTX
33H ES Transponder per Retrofit 429-704-009 or 429-
704-019 are not affected by this bulletin]

[Serial numbers 57186 through 57288 and 57290 and

subsequent are not affected by this bulletin]

COMPLIANCE: Recommended prior to 1 January 2020.

DESCRIPTION:

This bulletin enables maintenance personnel to perform an “On Aircraft” Field Loadable
Software (FLS) upgrade of the GNS 530W/430W series units which changes and/or
improves a number of their capabilities and features as described in the Garmin Aviation
Service Document Notifications (ASDN) referenced in Appendix A.

If the HTAWS KIT 429-706-275 (BHT-429-II-49) is installed, or subsequently installed;

this software upgrade restores the GNS units HTAWS TSO-C194 compliance.

If the GTX330ES Transponder (ADS-B) retrofit kit 429-704-020 (TB 429-15-42) is

installed, or subsequently installed; this software upgrade renders the ADS-B Out
operation of the subject transponder compliant to FAA AC 20-165 when the GNS unit is
used as a position source.

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DESCRIPTION: (Continued)

Additionally, it is noteworthy to specify this technical bulletin enables operators to

subsequently perform software version upgrade or downgrade (To MAIN SW version
5.2 / GPS (WAAS) SW version 5.0) to spare or replacement GNS 530W or GNS 430W
units intended to be installed on the Bell 429.

The initial release of this bulletin was applicable only to the helicopters listed in the
HELICOPTER AFFECTED block that operated in the Australian airspace.

Revision A made this bulletin applicable to all helicopters listed in the HELICOPTERS
AFFECTED block regardless of their geographical location.

Revision B of this Bulletin revises the HELICOPTERS AFFECTED, recommended

COMPLIANCE date, MANPOWER and TECHNICAL PUBLICATION references.

Applicability of this bulletin to any spare part shall be determined prior to installing the
part on any affected Bell model 429 helicopter.

-NOTE-

Owners/Operators who have already complied with either of

the two previous version of this Technical Bulletin are
considered to have already met the intent of this bulletin.

-NOTE-

Refer to the Bell 429 Illustrated Parts Breakdown manual for

the specific GNS 530W and GNS 430W part numbers (BHT-
429-IPB, Chapter 97).

-NOTE-

if a Bell (429-799-XXX or 429-899-XXX) or a third party

custom installation requires specific GNS unit configuration
settings; refer to their respective drawing’s Instructions for
Continued Airworthiness (ICA).

-NOTE-

The Bell 429 Flight Manual (BHT-429-FM) Limitations

(Section 1) also states which GNS 530W or GNS 430W MAIN
and GPS software versions are approved for flight, and
specifies both units must have the same software.

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APPROVAL:

The engineering design aspects of this bulletin are Transport Canada Civil Aviation
(TCCA) approved.

CONTACT INFO:

For any questions regarding this bulletin, please contact:

Bell Product Support Engineering

INTERMEDIATE Tel: 450-437-2077 / 1-800-463-3036 / productsupport@bellflight.com

MANPOWER:

Approximately 4.0 man-hour is required to complete this bulletin. This estimate is based
on hands-on time and may vary with personnel and facilities available.

WARRANTY:

There is no warranty credit applicable for parts or labor associated with this bulletin.

MATERIAL:

Required Material:
The following material is required for the accomplishment of this bulletin and may be
obtained through your Bell Helicopter Textron Supply Center.

Part Number Nomenclature Qty

010-00446-25 Card - MAIN (Ver. 5.20) 1

006-B1144-25 Software

010-00706-20 Card - GPS (WAAS Ver. 5.0) 1

006-B0803-20 Software

Consumable Material:

None required.

SPECIAL TOOLS:

None required.

WEIGHT AND BALANCE:

Not affected.

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ELECTRICAL LOAD DATA:

Not affected.

REFERENCES:

BHT-429-II-29, Installation Instruction, HTAWS Kit

TB 429-15-42, Technical Bulletin
PMC-429-97499-020000-00, Bell Model 429 Maintenance Manual
BHT-429-FMS-32, Flight Manual Supplement

PUBLICATIONS AFFECTED:

PMC-429-97499-02000-00, Maintenance Manual

BHT-429-FM, Flight Manual
BHT-429-FMS-9, Flight Manual Supplement

ACCOMPLISHMENT INSTRUCTIONS:

PART I:

1. Prepare aircraft for maintenance. Apply power to the helicopter by connecting an

aircraft grade Ground Power Unit (28Vdc) to the external power receptacle. Switch
the aircraft battery to the “ON” position as a precaution to prevent power
interruption during the software loading process (PART II and PART III).

2. While the GNS unit is turned off, press and hold the ENT key and then turn the unit
on. Release the ENT key when the display activates. After the Data Base and
Instrument Panel Self-test pages (Press ENT for “OK” for each page), the first page
displayed when in Configuration Mode Operation is the MAIN ARINC 429 CONFIG
page. In this mode, pages can be selected by ensuring the cursor is off and
rotating the small right knob clockwise, where each configuration page will be
displayed one after the other.

3. Note the GNS 430W unit(s) configuration settings (by circling or writing them) on
the record sheets provided in the following pages for:

BELL HELICOPTER MODEL 429 S/N: 57 _ _ _

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GNS 430W No. 1 (if installed) / GNS 430W No. 2
CONFIGURATION SET-UP RECORD SHEET
(A)

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CONFIGURATION SET-UP RECORD SHEET (Continued)
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CONFIGURATION SET-UP RECORD SHEET (Continued)
(C)

Important: If the aircraft has been custom modified per Bell drawings 429-799-XXX or 429-
899-XXX, or by a third party organization, and the GNS unit configuration requires particular
settings; refer to these drawings for details.

Notes: (GNS 430W CONFIGURATION SET-UP)

1 If TCAD 9900BX kit is installed, set GNS 430W No. 1 to OFF and set GNS 430W No. 2 to Traffic Advisory.

2 To enable the GAMA429 NONSTD option, initially select the pushbuttons for DIR-TO, ENT, and MENU keys, in
that order. If Speed = HIGH, reselect the GAMA 429 option in order to modify the HIGH/LOW speed to LOW and
then reselect GAMA429 NONSTD from the list.

3 Set GNS 430W No. 1 to LNAV 1. Set GNS 430W No. 2 to LNAV 2.

4 If TCAD 9900BX kit (BHT-429-II-24 / 429-706-017) is installed, set GNS 430W No. 1 as follows: INPUT = RYAN
TCAD, OUTPUT = RYAN TCAD. Set GNS 430W No. 2 to OFF, as shown in the Table.

5 Press/rotate the outer right side knob to highlight/change CONFIGURE fields between FUEL, TERRAIN, and
Discretes.

6 Select item shown in italics and press ENT key. Setting as shown (...).

7 Press the MENU key to access options and then ENTER to accept.

8 For each frequency selected, after all settings, select STORE CALIBRATION and press ENT once to store.

9 Set GNS 430W No. 1 to VOR/ILS 1. Set GNS 430W No. 2 to VOR/ILS 2.

10 Set GNS 430W No. 1 to directed frequency 1. Set GNS 430W No. 2 to directed frequency 2.

11 If HTAWS Kit (BHT-429-II-49 / 429-706-275) is installed; set GNS 430W to TER PROX.

12 If HTAWS Kit (BHT-429-II-49 / 429-706-275) is installed; set GNS 430W to HELICOPTER.

13 If HTAWS Kit (BHT-429-II-49 / 429-706-275) is installed and enabled, set GNS 430W to ENABLED. Without
HTAWS, set GNS 430W to DISABLED.

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4. Access the GNS 530W unit (If installed) configuration pages by entering the
Configuration Mode Operation and note its configuration settings (by circling or
writing them) on the record sheets provided in the following pages. While the GNS
unit is turned off, press and hold the ENT key and then turn the unit on. Release
the ENT key when the display activates. After the Data Base and Instrument Panel
Self-test pages (Press ENT for “OK” for each page), the first page displayed when
in Configuration Mode Operation is the MAIN ARINC 429 CONFIG page. In this
mode, pages can be selected by ensuring the cursor is off and rotating the small
right knob clockwise, where each configuration page will be displayed one after the
other.

GNS 530W (If installed) CONFIGURATION SET-UP RECORD SHEET

(A)

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(B)

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(C)

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GNS 530W (If installed) CONFIGURATION SET-UP RECORD SHEET (Continued)
(D)

Important: If the aircraft has been custom modified per Bell drawings 429-799-XXX or 429-899-XXX, or
by a 3rd party organization, and the GNS unit configuration requires particular settings; refer to these
drawings for details.

Notes: (GNS 530W CONFIGURATION SET-UP)

1 If TCAD 9900BX kit (BHT-429-II-24 / 429-706-017) is installed; set GNS 530W to OFF.

2 To enable the GAMA429 NONSTD option, initially select the pushbuttons for DIR-TO, ENT, and MENU keys, in
that order. If Speed = HIGH, reselect GAMA 429 option in order to modify the HIGH/LOW speed to LOW and
then reselect GAMA429 NONSTD from list.

3 If TCAD 9900BX kit is installed, set GNS 530W as follows: INPUT = RYAN TCAD, OUTPUT = RYAN TCAD.

4 Press/rotate outer right side knob to highlight/change CONFIGURE fields between FUEL, TERRAIN, and
Discretes.

5 Select item shown in italics and press ENT key. Setting as shown (...).

6 Press MENU key to access options and then ENTER to accept.

7 For each frequency selected, after all settings, select STORE CALIBRATION and press ENT once to store.

8 If HTAWS Kit (BHT-429-II-49 / 429-706-275) is installed; set GNS 530W to HTAWS. If HTAWS is not installed;
set Terrain Type to TER PROX and set HW Config to TERRAIN.

9 To test terrain data card, select Main System Configuration page, select TERRAIN in the CONFIGURE field, and
TERRAIN TYPE (HTAWS). Highlight the TEST CARD field and press the ENT key. The TEST CARD field
indicates PASS. A FAIL condition indicates that the terrain data card is unusable.

10 Configuration setup only applicable when HTAWS Kit (BHT-429-II-49 / 429-706-275) is installed.

11 If HTAWS Kit (BHT-429-II-49 / 429-706-275) is installed; set GNS 530W to HELICOPTER.

12 If HTAWS Kit (BHT-429-II-49 / 429-706-275) is installed and enabled, set GNS 530W to ENABLED. Without
HTAWS installed; set GNS 530W to DISABLED.

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 -NOTE-

PART II, PART III, and PART IV of this bulletin must be

accomplished in their entirety; otherwise the aircraft may not
be dispatched. Once accomplished; both GNS units must host
MAIN software version 5.20 and GPS (WAAS) software
version 5.0.

PART II - MAIN software (Version 5.20) upload procedure.

1. With the GNS No. 1 unit switched “OFF” (upper GNS 430W or GNS 530W, as
shown on Figure 1 or 2); remove the TERRAIN DATABASE CARD from the right-
hand card slot in the front of the unit (Figures 3 or 4).

2. Insert the GNS 400W/500W series MAIN software loader card (P/N 010-00446-
25) in the right-hand card slot. Make sure the card is firmly seated (Figures 3 or 4).

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3. Turn “ON” the unit. Instructions to press ENT will be displayed immediately. Press
ENT and follow all on-screen prompts.

4. The update will take less than one (1) minute to complete. After the update has
completed, turn the unit “OFF”.

5. If updating from main software Version 4.xx or earlier, repeat step 3 and step 4.

6. Make sure the unit is “OFF”.

7. Remove the software loader card and insert the TERRAIN DATABASE CARD
removed in step 1. Make sure the card is seated firmly.

8. Turn the unit “ON”. After the unit has initialized, use the right knob to get to the
AUX | UTILITY | SOFTWARE VERSIONS page.

a) Use the large right knob to change the page group and select the Aux Group
page.

b) Use the small right knob to select the page within the group and select the
Utility page

c) Within the Utility page, select the SOFTWARE VERSION line and press
ENTER to view the software versions page.

9. Verify the following software versions are displayed:

MAIN SW: 5.20

IO FPGA: 2.3
STAGE 1: 2.01
STAGE 2: 5.20
AUDIO: 3.01

10. This completes the MAIN software (Version 5.20) upload for the GNS No. 1 unit.
(i.e., upper GNS 430W or GNS 530W)

11. Repeat step 1 through 10 for GNS 430W No. 2 (lower GNS unit, as shown on
Figure 1 or 2)

12. This completes the MAIN software (Version 5.20) upload for the GNS 430W No. 2
unit.

13. Turn both GNS units “OFF”.

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PART III - GPS software (Version 5.0) upload procedure.

1. With the GNS No. 1 unit switched “OFF” (upper GNS 430W or GNS 530W, as
shown on Figure 1 or 2); remove the AVIATION DATABASE CARD from the left-
hand card slot in the front of the unit (Figures 3 or 4).

2. Insert the GNS 400W/500W series GPS software loader card (P/N 010-00706-
20) into the left card slot. Make sure the card is firmly seated.

3. Turn the unit ON. Instructions to press ENT will be displayed immediately. Press
ENT and follow all on-screen prompts.

4. The update will take several minutes to complete. After the update is complete,
turn the unit OFF.

5. Remove the software loader card and insert the Aviation database card removed in
step 1. Make sure the card is firmly seated.

6. Turn the unit ON and verify the GPS software Version 5.0 is displayed on the
screen during initialization. (The GPS software version can also be viewed by
turning the right knob and viewing the AUX | UTILITY | SOFTWARE VERSION
page.)

7. This completes the GPS software (Version 5.0) upload for the GNS No. 1 unit.
(Upper GNS 430W or GNS 530W)

8. Repeat step 1 through 6 for GNS 430W No. 2 (Lower GNS unit)

9. This completes the GPS software (Version 5.0) upload for the GNS 430W No. 2.

10. Turn both GNS units “OFF”.

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PART IV - Configuration set-up, Verifications, and Records

1. Turn both units ON. After the units have initialized, use their respective right knobs
to get to the AUX | UTILITY | SOFTWARE VERSION page.

2. Confirm the software version for MAIN SW is 5.20 and GPS SW is 5.0 on both
units.

3. Perform and/or verify the configuration of GNS 430W No.1 (If installed) and/or GNS
430W No.2 (are) setup as noted in PART I of this bulletin. As required; consult the
notes at the end of the appropriate Configuration Set-Up Record Sheets for
additional information.

4. Perform and/or verify the configuration of GNS 530W (If installed) is setup as noted
in PART I of this bulletin. As required; consult the notes at the end of the
appropriate Configuration Set-Up Record Sheets for additional information.

-NOTE-

The following checks must be done away from any

obstructions that may block the signals from the satellites.

5. Do the GNS-430W No. 1 operational checks.

GNS-430W NO. 1 Operational Checks (DMC-429-A-97-20-00-00A-320A-A)

GNS-430W NO. 1 GPS Checks
GNS-430W NO. 1 VHF NAV Checks
GNS-430W NO. 1 VHF COMM Tests
GNS-430W NO. 1 CDI and OBS Keys Checks
GNS-430W NO. 1 CROSSFILL Tests
GNS-430W NO. 1 Database Checks
(DMC-429-A-97-20-00-00A-340A-A)
(DMC-429-A-97-20-00-01A-340A-A)
(DMC-429-A-97-20-00-02A-340A-A)
(DMC-429-A-97-20-00-03A-340A-A)
(DMC-429-A-97-20-00-04A-340A-A)
(DMC-429-A-97-20-00-05A-340A-A)

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6. If installed, do the GNS-430W No. 2 operational checks.

GNS-430W NO. 2 Operational Checks (DMC-429-A-97-20-00-01A-320A-A)

GNS-430W NO. 2 GPS Checks
GNS-430W NO. 2 VHF NAV Checks
GNS-430W NO. 2 VHF COMM Tests
GNS-430W NO. 2 CDI and OBS Keys Checks
GNS-430W NO. 2 CROSSFILL Tests
GNS-430W NO. 2 Database Checks
(DMC-429-A-97-20-00-06A-340A-A)
(DMC-429-A-97-20-00-07A-340A-A)
(DMC-429-A-97-20-00-08A-340A-A)
(DMC-429-A-97-20-00-09A-340A-A)
(DMC-429-A-97-20-00-10A-340A-A)
(DMC-429-A-97-20-00-11A-340A-A)

7. If installed, do the GNS-530W operational checks.

GNS-530W Operational Checks (DMC-429-A-97-20-00-02A-320A-A)

GNS-530W GPS Checks (DMC-429-A-97-20-00-12A-340A-A)
GNS-530W VHF NAV Checks (DMC-429-A-97-20-00-13A-340A-A)
GNS-530W VHF COMM Tests (DMC-429-A-97-20-00-14A-340A-A)
GNS-530W CDI and OBS Keys Checks (DMC-429-A-97-20-00-15A-340A-A)
GNS-530W CROSSFILL Tests (DMC-429-A-97-20-00-16A-340A-A)
GNS-530W Database Checks (DMC-429-A-97-20-00-17A-340A-A)

8. If installed, do the HTAWS Operational Check

HTAWS Operational Check (DMC-429-A-97-20-00-03A-320A-A)

-NOTE-

If TB 429-15-42 entitled GTX330ES (ADS-B)

TRANSPONDER (429-704-020) RETROFIT, has been
accomplished/Installed; make sure the GNS 530W and/or
GNS 430W Configuration Set-up for MAIN RS-232 CHNL 2
Input and Output have been duly set-up per TB 429-15-42.

9. Make an entry in the helicopter logbook and historical service records indicating
compliance with this Technical Bulletin and keep this record for future use or
reference.

10. Send an email to ProductSupport@BellFlight.com entitled:

“B429, S/N: 57_ _ _ / Aircraft registration letters: TB 429-15-41 complied with “

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 APPENDIX A

Garmin AVIATION SERVICE DOCUMENT NOTIFICATION dated October 16, 2012

which introduces the GNS series MAIN SW VERSION 5.00 and GPS SW VERSION
5.0 upgrade.
http://garmin.blogs.com/files/1225.pdf

Garmin AVIATION SERVICE DOCUMENT NOTIFICATION dated April 30, 2013

which introduces the GNS series MAIN SW VERSION 5.03, and GPS SW
VERSION 5.0 upgrade.
http://garmin.blogs.com/files/1317.pdf

Garmin AVIATION SERVICE DOCUMENT NOTIFICATION dated February 6,

2014 which introduces the GNS series MAIN SW VERSION 5.10 upgrade .
http://garmin.blogs.com/files/1403a_adsn-1.pdf

Garmin AVIATION SERVICE DOCUMENT NOTIFICATION dated November 24,

2014 which introduces GNS series MAIN SW VERSION 5.20 upgrade .
http://garmin.blogs.com/files/1461a_asdn.pdf

For additional information on Garmin aviation products; please use the following
link
http://garmin.blogs.com/aviationalerts/service-document-notifications/

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