• 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 back light
• Weight: 9.5 ounces (270 g)
• Battery: removable, rechargeable lithium-ion
• Battery life: up to 5 hours (less with full back light and options)
• Water rating: IPX7
• SBAS/WAAS receiver: high-sensitivity with WAAS position accuracy
• Voltage range: 11-35
• IFR or VFR: VFR
• Traffic Information Services (TIS) alerts compatible

• Basemap
• Pre-loaded street maps
• Ability to add maps
• Built-in memory internal solid state
• Accepts data cards: yes (microSD™ cards)
• Custom POIs (ability to add additional points of interest): Yes (Auto mode)
• Waypoints/favorites/locations 3,000 (aviation mode); 1,000 (automotive mode)
• Routes: 50

• Navigation database (includes Jeppesen data)
• Navigation database coverage areas: Americas or Atlantic or Pacific
• Types of Jeppesen data full and ARTCC, FSS frequencies and final approach waypoints
• Pre-loaded Terrain database
• Pre-loaded Obstacle database: Yes (U.S. and Europe only)
• Pre-loaded SafeTaxi airport diagrams: Yes (U.S. only)
• Pre-loaded AOPA Airport Directory: Yes (U.S. only)
• Pre-loaded low & high altitude en route airways
• Pre-loaded private airports: Yes (U.S. only)

• Speaks street names (e.g. "Turn right ON ELM STREET in 500 ft.") Yes (Auto mode)
• Traffic compatible (routes around traffic with a receiver and subscription): Yes (Auto mode)
• Lane assist (guides to proper lane for navigation): Yes (Auto mode)
• Bluetooth® wireless technology: yes (auto mode)
• Speed limit indicator (displays speed limit for most major roads in the U.S. and Europe): Yes (Auto mode)

• Moving map
• Patented panel page
• HSI (GPS-based)
• IFR map mode
• Audible terrain alerts
• Terrain resolution: high
• Smart Airspace Feature (generates and displays altitude-sensitive alerts)
• Automatic logbook
• Separate serial and USB interfaces
• 3-D map view: Yes (Auto mode)
• GPS receiver has a nominal operating velocity range of 0 � 800 kts (411 m/s)

Elevate Your Expectations

To enhance situational awareness, the aera 550�s graphical Terrain page offers both overhead and vertical profile views of the topography you�re flying over. To keep you aware of special airspace activity, more than 683 parachute drop zones are detailed in the Americas navigation database. Plus, a database-driven terrain advisory feature offers TAWS-like color coding and pop-up alerts when obstructions or ground proximity conflicts are projected to impact your flight path.

There�s an IFR map mode that lets you navigate on high or low enroute airways. And for help with traffic separation, an optional power/data cable (sold separately) makes it easy to interface your aera 550 with the GTX 330 Mode S transponder in your aircraft, thus enabling you to access and display TIS traffic alerts in busy terminal airspace throughout the U.S. You can also use the aera to load communication frequencies into your SL 40 Comm or SL 30 Nav/Comm transceiver.

Attention Road Warriors
When it�s time to hangar the airplane and head for the open road, aera 550 never misses a beat. It�s �dual boot� design enables full automotive GPS capability, graphically supported by preloaded City Navigator® NT street mapping. Operating much like our popular nüvi® line of touchscreen auto navigators, aera 550 offers voice-guided turn-by-turn directions with text-to-speech audio technology that calls out streets by name. There�s built-in Bluetooth® support for wireless hands-free calling with your compatible mobile phone. Other premium features available on aera 550 include Lane Assist with junction view, speed limit notification and traffic alerts¹. Plus, there�s a unique smart mount that helps get you on your way with instant clip-and-go transition from aircraft to automotive mode.
*GPS receiver has a nominal operating velocity range of 0 � 800 kts (411 m/s).
¹NAVTEQ traffic alerts require the GTM 20 (sold separately). Traffic content not available for all areas. See www.navteq.com/rdstraffic for traffic coverage areas.
Online Jeppeson NavData
WAAS enabled SafeTaxi