KGP 560 

GA-EGPWS

Bendix/King 

Enhanced Ground Proximity

Warning System (TAWS) 

for General Aviation
Enhanced Terrain Safety

In a flight environment that demands an ever-increasing

amount of attention, pilots have to develop a higher level 

of situational awareness. That’s why we’ve introduced the

Bendix/King KGP 560 Enhanced Ground Proximity Warning

System (EGPWS) for General Aviation, a system that

incorporates GPS position and a terrain/obstacle database to

give you a clear picture of the terrain ahead of and below

your aircraft, anywhere in the world. Offering a unique

combination of look-ahead algorithms, comprehensive

terrain and obstacle database, and multi-level alerting

capability, our GA-EGPWS provides enhanced situational

awareness and the most advanced protection available

against CFIT—Controlled Flight Into Terrain.

In fact, the KGP 560 GA-EGPWS actually exceeds the 

FAA’s specification for CFIT protection devices. This

specification, which defines a Terrain Awareness Warning

System (TAWS), outlines the basic requirements for a

terrain/airport database, look-ahead algorithms, and a terrain

clearance floor feature. To this list of capabilities, the KGP

560 also adds a host of other safety features, including 

terrain display, peaks mode, geometric altitude, and even 

a built-in GPS receiver.

But the primary reason to choose our KGP 560 EGPWS 

for GA isn’t only its impressive list of features. It’s 

because it does the best job at protecting you from 

the number one hazard in General Aviation.

The Hazard Of CFIT

How big a problem is controlled flight into terrain (CFIT), 

the problem that can happen only to ‘the other guy’?

According to the National Transportation Safety Board, nearly

30% of all U.S. general aviation accidents occurring over 

the past ten years—and 60% of all fatalities in public air

transportation—were the result of controlled flight into terrain.

That’s why the FAA requires all large (Part 121 & 135)

turboprops and jets flying in the U.S. to be equipped with 

a Ground Proximity Warning System (GPWS). And due to 

the high rate of CFIT accidents —25 reported in general

aviation during just the first quarter of 1999, the FAA has

recently called for all new turbine aircraft with six or more

passenger seats in Part 91 (non-revenue) operations to be

equipped with a terrain warning system by March, 2002.

Using a weather radar indicator, dedicated display or multifunction display (MFD), such as the

KMD 850 shown above, the KGP 560 gives you a clear, real-time view of the terrain below—and

ahead of—your aircraft.

Enhanced CFIT Protection

• Compact, affordable terrain and obstacle 

protection now available for general aviation

• Helps eliminate the cause of more than 30% 

of recent general aviation accidents

• Look-ahead algorithms and terrain/obstacle 

database for better situational awareness

• Based on proven air transport EGPWS technology
The KGP 560’s Runway Field Clearance Floor 

feature establishes three-dimensional zones of 

clearance within 5 nm of all public runways over 

2,000 feet in length. Helping avoid premature descent 

during landing, this feature provides protection from 

terrain and obstacles around airports, while reducing 

nuisance warnings.

Runway Field Clearance Floor 3 DEGREE PATH

1.25NM 5NM

300’ above field

Added Value

In addition to meeting (and, in many cases, exceeding) 

the TSO-specified operating parameters, the KGP 560 

offers useful capabilities not found on other systems.

For example, the KGP 560 features our new ‘Peaks’ mode

which provides additional information about the terrain

below your aircraft in a digital format. It also shows this

information pictorially, by varying the color and intensity of

the screen display according to the elevations of the highest

and lowest displayed terrain.

Another Honeywell exclusive is our Geometric Altitude

computation. Based on GPS altitude, this function is designed

to cross-reference your altimeter reading and eliminate

altitude errors resulting from temperature extremes, nonstandard pressure conditions and altimeter mis-sets— the

latter accounting for 25% of all CFIT accidents. If the 

KGP 560 detects a discrepancy in altitude, a “check altitude”

alert is issued.

To offer further protection against premature descent 

during landings and operations near airports, the KGP 560

incorporates a feature called Runway Field Clearance

Floor (RFCF). Providing 360-degree coverage of terrain

and obstacles within 5 nm of public runways of more

than 2,000 feet, RFCF also helps protect against premature

descent during landing as it eliminates nuisance alerts.

Other key benefits found only in the KGP 560 include our

sophisticated look-ahead algorithms, derived from our

extensive air transport experience; and a built-in GPS

receiver, which eliminates the need for an external GPS

source.

In short, by choosing the KGP 560, you get a lot more 

for your money.

Amazingly compact and affordable,

the KGP 560 GA-EGPWS exceeds the

FAA specification for TAWS.
The Honeywell 

Database Advantage

While our advanced look-ahead algorithms

offer unmatched protection, the KGP 560 also

benefits from the sophistication and high

degree of capability that comes with

Honeywell’s worldwide proprietary Terrain,

Obstacle and Airport Database.

We’ve spent more than 10 years of dedicated

engineering effort in the development and

validation of our database, making it the most

comprehensive terrain protection database in

the industry. This effort is further augmented 

by our strict configuration management and

Accuracy Validation Procedures, which ensure

the accuracy and reliability of our information.

Thus, the KGP 560 derives a full measure of

benefit from our tremendous air transport

operational experience, both in terms of the

completeness and the accuracy of its database.

In addition, our Accuracy Validation process

actually allows Honeywell engineers to fly a

“virtual” aircraft into any airport in the world,

confirming specific details and analyzing system

performance in terms of both terrain accuracy

and variation in aircraft position. Incorporating

WGS-84 information, the global standard for

latitude and longitude reference, the KGP 560’s

database provides a resolution unmatched by

any other system.

This is the level of refinement and capability

you find with our GA-EGPWS database, 

making the KGP 560 the most accurate and

dependable general aviation terrain warning

system you can buy.

Depending on your aircraft’s altitude and your proximity 

to terrain, the KGP 560 provides a six-color, graphical display 

of surrounding terrain on your weather radar indicator,

MFD or dedicated display. This Terrain Alerting and 

Display (TAD) feature provides you with strategic terrain

information at ranges of up to 320 nm, well before a 

potential conflict.

Advanced Capabilities

• Exceeds TSO C151a Class B

• Terrain display option

• Exclusive ‘Peaks’ mode displays terrain below 

the aircraft

• Exclusive Geometric Altitude computation identifies

altimeter errors and issues a “check altitude” alert

• Advanced Runway Field Clearance Floor (RFCF) 

feature provides 360-degree protection against 

premature descent during landings and 

near-airport operations

• Proprietary Honeywell database is the most

comprehensive and accurate available

Compact Protection

A compact, single-box system, the KGP 560 weighs less

than 1.5 lbs., including its built-in GPS receiver. Requiring

minimal input—just pressure altitude and power—the KGP

560 is easy to install. Offering coverage for anywhere you

fly, the KGP 560’s regional data cards can be replaced in

the field, simplifying maintenance.

In short, with its unprecedented combination of advanced

capability, database accuracy, simplicity, practicality,

compact size and light weight, the KGP 560 provides the

situational awareness and protection you need in an

affordable package.

Terrain Color Gradient
KGP 560 

Features and Benefits

• Terrain display and alerting functions optimized 

for General Aviation

• Affordable CFIT protection in a compact, 

one-box package

• Performance and reliability based on more than 

25 years of GPWS experience

• Exceeds TSO C151a Class B

• Easy to install

• Requires minimal sensor inputs

• Updateable worldwide database coverage (by region)

including terrain, obstacles, & airports/runways

• Based on proven air transport technology

• Up to 320-nm range display capability

• Built-in internal GPS receiver (also interfaces 

with such compatible GPS units as the 

Bendix/King KLN 94 and KLN 900)

• Available with 6-color Terrain Alerting and Display output

• Interfaces with IHAS 8000 and IHAS 5000 Integrated 

Hazard Avoidance Systems

The Standard 

In Terrain Avoidance

Incorporating much of the technology found 

in Honeywell’s EGPWS for air transport aircraft,

the KGP 560 GA-EGPWS was developed specifically to protect light turbine and piston aircraft.

It does this by combining an early alert/

warning capability with an optional terrain

display, to enhance safety as it improves

situational awareness. Moreover, by using

derivatives of the algorithms currently in 

service with the air transport fleet, the KGP 560

virtually eliminates nuisance warnings. Terrain

information can be presented on a weather radar

indicator, dedicated display or multifunction

display, such as our KMD 550 or KMD 850 

color MFD.

Compliant with TSO C151a Class B, the KGP 560

supports a range of functions, including:

• Alerting for premature descent

• Alerting for negative climb or descent after 

takeoff, or excessive rate of descent

• 500-ft. altitude callout and alerting within 

5 nm of public runways greater than 2,000 

feet in length

• Look-ahead algorithms

Based on our heritage of safety—with more than 25 years and 25 million flight hours of experience — 

the new KGP 560 GA-EGPWS offers protection throughout all phases of flight for general aviation aircraft,

in a compact, affordable package. Shown here with other members of the EGPWS ‘family’ the KGP 560 (fr.) 

is complemented by MkV, Mk VI, Mk VII and MkVIII EGPWS units, designed for corporate and air 

transport aircraft.
Compatible Terrain Displays

Manufacturer Model Number

Bendix/King IN-182A

Bendix/King IN-862A

Bendix/King KMD-550/850

Grimes TRA-45A

Note: External switching may be required on some displays.

KGP 560 Specifications

Physical Dimensions: 2.20 in. W x 4.15 in.H x 6.25 in. L

Weight: 1.5 lbs.

Power Requirement: 10-32VDC

TSO: C151a Class B

Inputs: Pressure Altitude

Power

Outside Air Temperature (optional)

Outputs: Display

Annunciators

Aural Warnings

Temp Range: -20°c to 55°c

The IHAS Connection

As revolutionary as it is by itself, the 

KGP 560 offers even greater capability as 

an element in one of our Integrated

Hazard Avoidance Systems (IHAS).

Available as part of the IHAS 8000 (for

radar-equipped aircraft) and IHAS 5000

(for non-radar equipped aircraft), the

KGP 560 provides the terrain information

as these systems integrate the four major

airborne safety systems—position,

weather avoidance, traffic advisories and

terrain warning—on one easy-to-read

multifunction display. 

Presenting terrain, traffic, weather and

position information on a single, easy-toread screen, the IHAS 8000 and IHAS 5000

are simply the most comprehensive safety

and situational awareness systems ever

offered in General Aviation.

Honeywell

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in accordance with our sales and service policies. In keeping with our

policy of continual product improvement, designs and specifications

described here may be altered without notice. EQUIPPED WITH CONFIDENCE.

POWER

PRESSURE

ALTITUDE

OAT

(OPTIONAL)

INPUTS 2.20” OUTPUTS

4.15”

6.25”

AURAL

WARNINGS

DISPLAY

ANNUNCIATORS

A Word About Support

Like our other avionics, the new KGP 560 is backed by our

comprehensive Bendix/King two-year “no hassle” warranty. And

wherever you fly, you’ll never be far from one of our 800 authorized

service centers worldwide—the most extensive and capable network

in general aviation.