AXIS flight display support for twin-engine installations with the GFC 500 is coming soon.
GFC 500X
GFC 600
Compatibility coming soon.
Additional Autopilots
AXIS flight displays support limited integration with autopilots from another manufacturer when interfaced to a GI 275 standby instrument. Supported functions include NAV source selection, course and heading selection, and GPSS mode.
Garmin AXIS™ GDU 116BX — 11.6" Experimental Flight Display brings next-generation PFD, MFD and available engine indication capability to experimental and homebuilt aircraft in a large, full-HD glass-cockpit format. Part number 010-03004-00 includes an internal GPS receiver for VFR navigation and is designed to integrate with compatible external IFR navigators, radios, audio panels, engine interfaces, autopilots and other Garmin avionics selected for the aircraft’s custom panel.
11.6-Inch Full-HD Flight View
View flight, navigation, map, engine and system information on an 11.6" landscape display with 1920 × 1080 full-HD resolution. The configurable AXIS display can operate as a primary flight display, multifunction display or part of a split-screen PFD/MFD/EIS arrangement when paired with the required compatible sensors and system equipment.
Flexible External Avionics Integration
The GDU 116BX does not include an internal COMM radio, VHF NAV receiver or audio panel. Instead, builders can select compatible external navigators, panel-mounted or remote radios and audio equipment that match the aircraft’s mission, available panel space and desired level of redundancy.
Touch, Knob And Softkey Control
Operate AXIS through its capacitive touchscreen, two dual concentric knobs and six bezel softkeys. Context-sensitive menus allow display functions to be controlled by touch or through tactile controls, while the dedicated EMER key provides direct access to supported emergency functions.
Primary Flight, Multifunction And Engine Display Capability
The GDU 116BX can serve as the center of a configurable Garmin AXIS system for experimental aircraft. When configured as a primary flight display, it can present attitude, airspeed, altitude, heading, air data, navigation guidance and other critical flight information supplied by compatible connected sensors and avionics. Multifunction display layouts can show moving maps, flight plans, waypoint information, terrain, obstacles and available traffic or weather overlays. When paired with a compatible engine interface adapter and sensors, AXIS can also present detailed engine, electrical, fuel and other aircraft-system information with configurable gauges, alerts, advisories, fuel-computer data and lean-assist functions.
VFR GPS And External Navigation Architecture
The GDU 116BX includes an internal GPS receiver intended for VFR navigation. It can provide position, mapping and VFR flight-plan information within the AXIS environment, but its internal GPS is not an approved source for instrument approach navigation. A compatible external IFR navigator can be integrated when approved IFR GPS navigation or conventional VHF NAV capability is required. Garmin-published experimental panel examples combine the GDU 116BX with external products such as GTN™ Xi navigators, GNC® 355 GPS/COMM units, GTR™ remote radios and GMA™ audio panels.
Expandable Experimental Panel Platform
AXIS allows builders to combine 11.6-inch, 8-inch landscape and 8-inch portrait displays, with support for as many as six displays in compatible experimental-aircraft systems. Garmin experimental examples pair the GDU 116BX with equipment such as the GEA™ 24 engine interface, GFC™ 500X digital autopilot, GTX™ remote transponders, Garmin datalinks and additional flight displays. The 11.6" unit measures approximately 11.00" wide by 7.83" high by 4.28" deep, with approximately 2.48" of installation depth behind the panel face. It also uses the same panel cutout and screw locations as the Garmin 10.6" G3X Touch™ display.
Not sure this is the right fit for your aircraft?
Experimental AXIS panels require complete system planning. External navigator selection, COMM and audio equipment, ADAHRS and magnetometer requirements, engine monitoring hardware, autopilot integration, transponder and datalink compatibility, antennas, connectors, wiring and mounting provisions must be determined for the individual aircraft. Contact Neal Avionics before ordering so we can verify part number 010-03004-00 and help identify the components required for your AXIS installation.
AXIS™ 11.6-Inch Experimental Flight Display
Garmin GDU 116BX
GARMIN PART NUMBER 010-03004-00
A configurable, full-HD AXIS flight display designed for
experimental aircraft. Build the panel around the avionics you
choose while gaining advanced PFD, MFD and available engine
indication capability in a large 11.6-inch format.
Aircraft Category
Experimental
Internal GPS
VFR
Display
11.6-Inch Full HD
Internal Radios
Not Included
Internal Audio Panel
Not Included
Built for Experimental Aircraft
Build the Panel
Around Your Mission
The Garmin GDU 116BX brings the next-generation AXIS display platform
to experimental and homebuilt aircraft. Its modular architecture lets
builders select compatible external navigators, radios, audio panels,
engine interfaces, autopilots, transponders and datalinks while using
AXIS as the central flight-information and system-control environment.
01 / DISPLAY
11.6-Inch Full-HD View
Present flight, map, engine and system information on a large
1920 × 1080 landscape display with configurable windows,
customizable data fields and split-screen layouts.
02 / FLEXIBILITY
External Avionics Architecture
Choose compatible external IFR navigators, NAV/COMM equipment,
remote radios and audio panels rather than paying for integrated
radio functions that may not match the planned panel.
03 / EXPANSION
Scalable Experimental System
Mix AXIS display sizes and configurations as panel space and
mission requirements change. Garmin permits as many as six AXIS
displays in supported experimental-aircraft systems.
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Important GDU 116BX Configuration Information
Part number 010-03004-00 is the
experimental GDU 116BX. Its internal GPS receiver
is intended for VFR navigation. It does not
include an internal IFR navigator, COMM radio, VHF NAV receiver or
audio panel. IFR navigation and radio or audio functions must be
supplied by compatible external equipment selected for the
aircraft’s system architecture.
A Vision for Flight
See the AXIS System in Action
Explore the AXIS interface, display architecture and flexible panel
possibilities through Garmin’s flight display overview.
Depending on the connected sensors, engine interface and other system
components, the GDU 116BX can support primary flight, multifunction
and engine-information presentation.
PFD
Primary Flight Display
Present attitude, airspeed, altitude, heading, air data,
navigation guidance and additional flight information in a
configurable Primary Flight Window. Split-screen layouts can keep
mapping, engine or supplemental information visible beside the
primary flight view.
MFD
Multifunction Display
Display moving maps, flight plans, waypoint information, terrain,
obstacles and available traffic or weather overlays. Full-screen
and split-screen layouts let the pilot organize information for
each phase of flight.
EIS
Engine Indication System
When paired with a compatible engine interface adapter, sensors
and properly configured installation, AXIS can present engine,
fuel, electrical and other aircraft-system information with
gauges, alerts, advisories, fuel-computer data and lean-assist
functions.
Larger. Smarter. Faster.
The 11.6-inch AXIS format provides a full inch more diagonal display
area than the Garmin 10.6-inch G3X Touch™ display. Faster processing
supports responsive map panning and zooming, while enhanced graphics
provide a clear view of flight and system information.
Modular System Architecture
Choose the Avionics You Want
The GDU 116BX is designed for builders who prefer external
navigation, communication and audio equipment. Pair the display
with compatible Garmin panel-mounted or remote avionics to create
a traditional radio stack, a remotely controlled panel or a
combination suited to the available space and mission.
Internal IFR GPS, COMM, NAV and audio-panel functions shown in
some AXIS imagery are available on other AXIS variants and are not
included with part number 010-03004-00.
Advanced Capabilities and Safety
Expand Awareness as You Build
Depending on connected equipment and configuration, AXIS can
provide synthetic vision, 3D SafeTaxi® diagrams, traffic and
weather overlays, terrain and obstacle information, Runway
Occupancy Awareness, SurfaceWatch™ technology and Smart Glide™
emergency assistance.
Safety and awareness functions require the appropriate compatible
sensors, navigator, transponder, datalink, autopilot, databases
and system configuration.
G3X Touch Upgrade Path
More Display Area, Familiar Fit
The 11.6-inch AXIS display uses the same panel cutout and screw
locations as the Garmin 10.6-inch G3X Touch display. AXIS can also
use many existing Garmin sensors and components in qualifying
installations, helping simplify the path from an earlier Garmin
experimental panel.
Reuse of existing panel provisions, wiring, sensors and other
equipment must be confirmed against current Garmin installation
documentation.
GDU 116BX System Planning
A Foundation for Your Custom Panel
The GDU 116BX supplies the display platform. The rest of the panel can
be configured around the equipment, redundancy and performance the
aircraft requires.
Navigation
Internal VFR GPS
The GDU 116BX includes an internal GPS source suitable for VFR
navigation. It can display position, flight-plan, map and
navigation information within the AXIS environment.
Compatible external IFR navigators can be integrated when approved
IFR GPS or ground-based NAV capability is needed.
Do not use the internal GDU 116BX VFR GPS as the approved source
for instrument approach navigation.
Radios and Audio
External Equipment Flexibility
Select compatible panel-mounted or remote COMM, NAV/COMM and audio
equipment according to the desired layout. Garmin-published
experimental examples pair the GDU 116BX with products such as
GTN™ Xi navigators, GNC® 355, GTR™ remote radios and GMA™ audio
panels.
Radio and audio equipment, antennas, connectors and installation
kits are not included with the GDU 116BX.
Engine Monitoring
Advanced Experimental EIS
Pair AXIS with a compatible engine interface adapter and sensors
to create an advanced engine indication system. Garmin lists AXIS
EIS support for most normally aspirated or turbocharged four- to
six-cylinder piston engines, as well as radial and turbine-powered
experimental aircraft.
Published Garmin GDU 116BX system examples use the GEA™ 24 engine
interface adapter.
System Expansion
Grow to Multiple Displays
Experimental AXIS systems can combine 11.6-inch, 8-inch landscape
and 8-inch portrait displays. Garmin permits as many as six
displays in a supported experimental installation, allowing the
panel to expand with additional PFD, MFD or dedicated information
positions.
Display count, redundancy, data-bus architecture and required
sensors must be planned as one complete system.
AXIS Platform Capabilities
Designed for the Way You Fly
Display Control
Touchscreen and Tactile Input
Operate AXIS using the capacitive touchscreen, two dual concentric
knobs and six bezel softkeys. Context-sensitive menus can be
managed by touch or by physical control, giving the pilot multiple
ways to interact with the display.
Wireless Connectivity
Connected Cockpit Tools
Built-in Wi-Fi® and Bluetooth® technology support compatible
database, mobile-device and connected-cockpit functions.
Capabilities depend on installed equipment, software, databases
and subscriptions.
Video Input
External HDMI Video
The rear HDMI connector allows AXIS to display a compatible
external video source on a dedicated MFD page or within a widget
on the primary flight display.
Autopilot Integration
Build Around Compatible Flight Controls
AXIS can integrate with compatible Garmin autopilot components and
selected third-party autopilot installations. Garmin experimental
panel examples pair the GDU 116BX with the GFC™ 500X digital
autopilot.
Customizable data fields and pilot-selectable widgets
Dynamic moving-map presentation
Available traffic, weather, terrain and obstacle overlays
Enhanced synthetic vision capability
3D SafeTaxi airport diagrams
Built-in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth technology
External HDMI video input support
Support for scalable multidisplay experimental panels
Same panel cutout and screw points as 10.6-inch G3X Touch
Choose the Correct Display
AXIS 11.6-Inch Model Comparison
The GDU 116BX is the experimental, VFR-GPS version of the 11.6-inch
AXIS display. Verify the display model against the aircraft category
and planned navigation, communication and audio architecture.
GDU and Part Number
Aircraft Category
Internal GPS
COMM
NAV
Audio Panel
GDU 116NC
010-03002-00
Certified / TSO
IFR
✓
✓
✓
GDU 116C
010-03001-00
Certified / TSO
IFR
✓
—
✓
GDU 116B
010-03000-00
Certified / TSO
VFR
—
—
—
GDU 116BX
010-03004-00
This Product
Experimental
VFR
—
—
—
AXIS 11.6-Inch Specifications
Designed to Fit the Panel
Confirm final clearance, connector access, cooling, mounting
provisions, wiring and required system components through the current
Garmin experimental-aircraft installation documentation.
Diagonal Display Size
11.6 inches
294.6 mm
Display Resolution
1920 × 1080
Full HD
Maximum External Size
11.00 × 7.83 × 4.28 in
279.4 × 198.9 × 108.7 mm
Depth Behind Panel Face
2.48 inches
62.9 mm
Experimental Ownership and Support
Build, Configure and Learn Your System
Garmin provides experimental-aircraft documentation, system-building
resources, training options and Team X support to help builders plan
and operate their AXIS installation.
Experimental System Guide
Use Garmin’s experimental system-building documentation to identify
the display, sensor kit, connector kits, engine interface and
optional avionics needed for the planned panel.
Training Resources
Garmin offers classroom and eLearning courses, trainer software,
webinars and seminars to help pilots become familiar with AXIS
operation.
Garmin Team X Support
Garmin’s experimental-aircraft Team X provides product and system
support for homebuilders using Garmin avionics.
Neal Avionics System Planning
Not Sure This Is the Right AXIS Display?
The GDU 116BX is one component of a complete experimental-aircraft
avionics system. External navigator selection, radios, audio
equipment, ADAHRS and magnetometer requirements, engine-interface
hardware, autopilot integration, transponder and datalink
compatibility, wiring, connectors, antennas and mounting provisions
must all be planned for the individual aircraft. Contact Neal
Avionics before ordering so we can confirm part number 010-03004-00
and help determine the components required for your AXIS panel.
Experimental aircraft configuration
Internal GPS is VFR only
External radios and audio required
Additional system components required
Product Information
Specifications, Compatibility & Documentation
Review detailed technical specifications, compatible avionics interfaces
and available product documentation for the
Garmin AXIS GDU 116BX 11.6-Inch Experimental Flight Display | 010-03004-00.
This information can help aircraft owners and operators understand the
product’s physical requirements, supported equipment and installation
considerations.
Interfaces & Avionics Compatibility
Review supported avionics categories, manufacturers, equipment
models and available interface information.
Active Traffic Receivers
GTS™ 800
GTS 820
GTS 825
GTS 850
GTS 855
Audio Panels
GMA™ 240
GMA 245
GMA 245R
GMA 342
GMA 345
Autopilots
GFC™ 500
AXIS flight display support for twin-engine installations with the GFC 500 is coming soon.
GFC 500X
GFC 600
Compatibility coming soon.
Additional Autopilots
AXIS flight displays support limited integration with autopilots from another manufacturer when interfaced to a GI 275 standby instrument. Supported functions include NAV source selection, course and heading selection, and GPSS mode.
Compatible models: Aero 452-201, 454, 455, 551, 553 and 851.
Datalink
GDL® 60
Compatibility coming soon.
GDL 50R
GDL 52R
SiriusXM® support coming soon.
GDL 50
GDL 52
SiriusXM support coming soon.
Interface Adapters
GEA™ 24
GEA 110
GAD™ 27
GAD 29
GAD 13
Height Advisor
GHA™ 15
Navigators
GTN™ 750Xi
GTN 725Xi
GTN 650Xi
GTN 635Xi
GTN 625Xi
GTN 750
GTN 725
GTN 650
GTN 635
GTN 625
GPS 175
VNAV capability is available when paired with AXIS flight displays.
GNC® 355
VNAV capability is available when paired with AXIS flight displays.
GNX™ 375
VNAV capability is available when paired with AXIS flight displays.
GNS™ 430W
The AXIS flight display system does not support COMM functionality for this LRU. The COMM radio must be controlled directly through the LRU.
GNS 530W
The AXIS flight display system does not support COMM functionality for this LRU. The COMM radio must be controlled directly through the LRU.
GNS 480
The AXIS flight display system does not support COMM functionality for this LRU. The COMM radio must be controlled directly through the LRU.
GNC 420W
GPS 400W
GPS 500W
Sensors
GSU 25
GSU 73
GSU 75
GMU 11
GMU 22
GMU 44B
GAP 26
GTP 59
Standby Flight Displays
GI 275
An ADAHRS-equipped model is required.
G5 for Certificated Aircraft
G5 for Experimental/LSA Aircraft
Radios
GNC 215
GNC 255
GTR™ 205
GTR 205R
GTR 205xR
GTR 225
GTR 20
GTR 200
SL30
SL40
Transponders
GTX™ 345
GTX 335
GTX 325
GTX 345R
GTX 335R
GTX 45R
GTX 35R
GTX 330 / 330ES
GTX 328
GTX 327
GTX 33 / 33ES
GTX 32
GTX 23 / 23ES
GPS 20A
Specifications and compatibility information are provided for general
reference and may change without notice. Final aircraft eligibility,
approved configuration, equipment compatibility and installation
requirements must be confirmed by Neal Avionics before installation.
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