Garmin G1000 - Piper PA-46 Mirage/Matrix User guide

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Piper PA-46 Mirage/Matrix

G1000

®

Integrated Flight Deck

Pilot’s Guide

G1000

®

Pilot’s Guide

Piper PA-46

Mirage/Matrix

190-01108-00

Revision B

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SYSTEM OVERVIEW

FLIGHT INSTRUMENTS

ENGINE INDICATION & CREW ALERTING SYSTEM

AUDIO PANEL & CNS

FLIGHT MANAGEMENT

HAZARD AVOIDANCE

AUTOMATIC FLIGHT CONTROL SYSTEM

ADDITIONAL FEATURES

APPENDICES

INDEX

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LIMITED WARRANTY

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WARNINGS, CAUTIONS, AND NOTES

WARNING: Navigation and terrain separation must NOT be predicated upon the use of the terrain avoidance

feature. The terrain avoidance feature is NOT intended to be used as a primary reference for terrain avoidance

and does not relieve the pilot from the responsibility of being aware of surroundings during ﬂight. The

terrain avoidance feature is only to be used as an aid for terrain avoidance. Terrain data is obtained from

third party sources. Garmin is not able to independently verify the accuracy of the terrain data.

WARNING: The displayed minimum safe altitudes (MSAs) are only advisory in nature and should not be

relied upon as the sole source of obstacle and terrain avoidance information. Always refer to current

aeronautical charts for appropriate minimum clearance altitudes.

WARNING: The altitude calculated by G1000 GPS receivers is geometric height above Mean Sea Level and

could vary signiﬁcantly from the altitude displayed by pressure altimeters, such as the GDC 74A Air Data

Computer, or other altimeters in aircraft. GPS altitude should never be used for vertical navigation. Always

use pressure altitude displayed by the G1000 PFD or other pressure altimeters in aircraft.

WARNING: Do not use outdated database information. Databases used in the G1000 system must be updated

regularly in order to ensure that the information remains current. Pilots using any outdated database do so

entirely at their own risk.

WARNING: Do not use basemap (land and water data) information for primary navigation. Basemap data is

intended only to supplement other approved navigation data sources and should be considered as an aid to

enhance situational awareness.

WARNING: Trafﬁc information shown on system displays is provided as an aid in visually acquiring trafﬁc.

Pilots must maneuver the aircraft based only upon ATC guidance or positive visual acquisition of conﬂicting

trafﬁc.

WARNING: Use of the Stormscope is not intended for hazardous weather penetration (thunderstorm

penetration). Stormscope information, as displayed on the G1000 MFD, is to be used only for weather

avoidance, not penetration.

WARNING: GDL 69 Weather should not be used for hazardous weather penetration. Weather information

provided by the GDL 69 is approved only for weather avoidance, not penetration.

WARNING: NEXRAD weather data is to be used for long-range planning purposes only. Due to inherent

delays in data transmission and the relative age of the data, NEXRAD weather data should not be used for

short-range weather avoidance.

WARNING:

For safety reasons, G1000 operational procedures must be learned on the ground.

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WARNINGS, CAUTIONS, AND NOTES

WARNING:

The Garmin G1000, as installed in this aircraft, has a very high degree of functional integrity.

However, the pilot must recognize that providing monitoring and/or self-test capability for all conceivable

system failures is not practical. Although unlikely, it may be possible for erroneous operation to occur

without a fault indication shown by the G1000. It is thus the responsibility of the pilot to detect such

an occurrence by means of cross-checking with all redundant or correlated information available in the

cockpit.

WARNING:

The United States government operates the Global Positioning System and is solely responsible

for its accuracy and maintenance. The GPS system is subject to changes which could affect the accuracy

and performance of all GPS equipment. Portions of the Garmin G1000 utilize GPS as a precision electronic

NAVigation AID (NAVAID). Therefore, as with all NAVAIDs, information presented by the G1000 can be

misused or misinterpreted and, therefore, become unsafe.

WARNING:

To reduce the risk of unsafe operation, carefully review and understand all aspects of the G1000

Pilot’s Guide documentation and the G1000 Integrated Avionics System in the Airplane Flight Manual.

Thoroughly practice basic operation prior to actual use. During ﬂight operations, carefully compare indications

from the G1000 to all available navigation sources, including the information from other NAVAIDs, visual

sightings, charts, etc. For safety purposes, always resolve any discrepancies before continuing navigation.

WARNING

: The illustrations in this guide are only examples. Never use the G1000 to attempt to penetrate

a thunderstorm. Both the FAA Advisory Circular, Subject: Thunderstorms, and the Aeronautical Information

Manual (AIM) recommend avoiding “by at least 20 miles any thunderstorm identiﬁed as severe or giving an

intense radar echo.”

WARNING

:

Lamp(s) inside this product may contain mercury (HG) and must be recycled or disposed of

according to local, state, or federal laws. For more information, refer to our website at www.garmin.com/

aboutGarmin/environment/disposal.jsp.

WARNING

:

Because of variation in the earth’s magnetic ﬁeld, operating the G1000 within the following

areas could result in loss of reliable attitude and heading indications. North of 72° North latitude at all

longitudes; South of 70° South latitude at all longitudes; North of 65° North latitude between longitude

75° W and 120° W. (Northern Canada); North of 70° North latitude between longitude 70° W and 128° W.

(Northern Canada); North of 70° North latitude between longitude 85° E and 114° E. (Northern Russia);

South of 55° South latitude between longitude 120° E and 165° E. (Region south of Australia and New

Zealand)

WARNING

:

Do not use GPS to navigate to any active waypoint identiﬁed as a ‘NON WGS84 WPT’ by a

system message. ‘NON WGS84 WPT’ waypoints are derived from an unknown map reference datum that

may be incompatible with the map reference datum used by GPS (known as WGS84) and may be positioned

in error as displayed.

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WARNINGS, CAUTIONS, AND NOTES

CAUTION: The PFD and MFD displays use a lens coated with a special anti-reﬂective coating that is very

sensitive to skin oils, waxes, and abrasive cleaners. CLEANERS CONTAINING AMMONIA WILL HARM THE

ANTI-REFLECTIVE COATING. It is very important to clean the lens using a clean, lint-free cloth and an

eyeglass lens cleaner that is speciﬁed as safe for anti-reﬂective coatings.

CAUTION:

The Garmin G1000 does not contain any user-serviceable parts. Repairs should only be made by

an authorized Garmin service center. Unauthorized repairs or modiﬁcations could void both the warranty

and the pilot’s authority to operate this device under FAA/FCC regulations.

NOTE: When using Stormscope, there are several atmospheric phenomena in addition to nearby thunderstorms

that can cause isolated discharge points in the strike display mode. However, clusters of two or more

discharge points in the strike display mode do indicate thunderstorm activity if these points reappear after

the screen has been cleared.

NOTE: All visual depictions contained within this document, including screen images of the G1000 panel and

displays, are subject to change and may not reﬂect the most current G1000 system and aviation databases.

Depictions of equipment may differ slightly from the actual equipment.

NOTE

: This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

(1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received,

including interference that may cause undesired operation.

NOTE

: Interference from GPS repeaters operating inside nearby hangars can cause an intermittent loss of

attitude and heading displays while the aircraft is on the ground. Moving the aircraft more than 100 yards

away from the source of the interference should alleviate the condition.

NOTE

: Use of polarized eyewear may cause the ﬂight displays to appear dim or blank.

NOTE

: This product, its packaging, and its components contain chemicals known to the State of California

to cause cancer, birth defects, or reproductive harm. This notice is being provided in accordance with

California’s Proposition 65. If you have any questions or would like additional information, please refer to

our web site at www.garmin.com/prop65.

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REVISION INFORMATION

Record of Revisions

Part Number Revision Date Page Range Description

190-01108-00 A 9/29/09 - Initial Release with GDU SW Version 10.01

190-01108-00 B 10/21/09 All Complete Book Revision with GDU SW Version 10.01

190-01108-01 A 1/14/11 All Added Split COM

190-01108-02 A 7/14/11 All Complete Book Revision with GDU SW Version 12.01

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION 1 SYSTEM OVERVIEW

1.1 System Description ................................................. 1

1.2 Line Replaceable Units (LRU) ................................. 2

1.3 G1000 Controls ........................................................ 7

PFD Controls ................................................................ 7

MFD/PFD Control Unit ................................................. 10

AFCS Controls ............................................................ 12

Audio Panel Controls .................................................. 14

1.4 Secure Digital Cards.............................................. 16

1.5 System Power-up ................................................... 16

1.6 System Operation .................................................. 18

Normal Operation ....................................................... 18

Reversionary Mode ..................................................... 18

AHRS Operation ......................................................... 20

G1000 System Annunciations ...................................... 21

Softkey Function ......................................................... 22

GPS Receiver Operation .............................................. 28

1.7 Accessing G1000 Functionality............................ 33

Menus ....................................................................... 33

MFD Page Groups ....................................................... 33

MFD System Pages...................................................... 38

1.8 Display Backlighting ............................................. 50

SECTION 2 FLIGHT INSTRUMENTS

2.1 Flight Instruments ................................................. 54

Airspeed Indicator ...................................................... 54

Attitude Indicator ....................................................... 56

Altimeter ................................................................... 57

Vertical Speed Indicator (VSI) ....................................... 61

Vertical Deviation ....................................................... 61

Horizontal Situation Indicator (HSI) .............................. 62

Course Deviation Indicator (CDI) .................................. 67

2.2 Supplemental Flight Data .................................... 75

Temperature Displays .................................................. 75

Wind Data ................................................................. 76

Vertical Navigation (VNV) Indications ........................... 77

2.3 PFD Annunciations and Alerting Functions ........ 78

System Alerting .......................................................... 78

Trafﬁc Annunciation .................................................... 79

Terrain Annunciations ................................................. 79

Altitude Alerting ......................................................... 80

Low Altitude Annunciation .......................................... 80

Minimum Descent Altitude/Decision Height Alerting ...... 81

Marker Beacon Annunciations...................................... 82

2.4 Abnormal Operations ........................................... 83

Abnormal GPS Conditions ........................................... 83

Unusual Attitudes ....................................................... 84

SECTION 3 ENGINE INDICATION AND CREW

ALERTING SYSTEM (EICAS)

3.1 Engine Indication System (EIS) ............................ 87

Manifold Pressure Gauge ............................................ 89

Propeller RPM Gauge .................................................. 89

Turbine Inlet Temperature Gauge .................................. 90

Fuel Flow Gauge ........................................................ 90

Cylinder Head Temperature .......................................... 91

Oil Pressure and Temperature Gauges ........................... 92

Cabin Pressurization (Mirage Only) .............................. 92

Oxygen Gauge (Matrix Only) ....................................... 93

Fuel Quantity ............................................................. 93

Electrical Information .................................................. 94

Vacuum Pressure ........................................................ 94

Flap Indicator ............................................................. 94

3.2 Crew Alerting System (CAS) ................................. 95

CAS Messages and Prioritization .................................. 96

SECTION 4 AUDIO PANEL AND CNS

4.1 Overview ................................................................ 99

PFD Controls and Frequency Display ........................... 100

GMA 347 Audio Panel Controls .................................. 102

MFD/PFD Control Unit ............................................... 104

4.2 COM Operation .................................................... 106

COM Transceiver Selection and Activation ................... 106

COM Transceiver Manual Tuning ................................ 107

Quick-tuning and Activating 121.500 MHz .................. 108

Auto-tuning the COM Frequency ................................ 109

Frequency Spacing .................................................... 114

Automatic Squelch .................................................... 115

Volume .................................................................... 115

4.3 NAV Operation ..................................................... 116

NAV Radio Selection and Activation ........................... 116

NAV Receiver Manual Tuning ..................................... 117

Auto-tuning a NAV Frequency from the MFD ............... 119

Auto-tuning NAV Frequencies on Approach Activation . 123

Marker Beacon Receiver ............................................ 124

DME Tuning ............................................................. 125

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4.4 GTX 33 Mode S Transponder .............................. 126

Transponder Controls ................................................ 126

Transponder Mode Selection ...................................... 127

Entering a Transponder Code ..................................... 130

IDENT Function ........................................................ 131

Flight ID Reporting.................................................... 132

4.5 Additional Audio Panel Functions ..................... 133

Power-Up ................................................................. 133

Mono/Stereo Headsets .............................................. 133

Speaker ................................................................... 133

Intercom .................................................................. 134

Passenger Address (PA) System .................................. 136

Clearance Recorder and Player ................................... 136

Split COM ................................................................ 137

Entertainment Inputs ................................................ 138

4.6 Audio Panel Preﬂight Procedure ....................... 139

4.7 Abnormal Operation ........................................... 140

Audio Panel Fail-safe Operation ................................. 140

Stuck Microphone ..................................................... 140

COM Tuning Failure ................................................... 140

SECTION 5 FLIGHT MANAGEMENT

5.1 Introduction ......................................................... 141

Navigation Status Box ............................................... 142

5.2 Using Map Displays ............................................. 144

Map Orientation ....................................................... 144

Map Range .............................................................. 146

Map Panning ............................................................ 149

Measuring Bearing and Distance ................................ 154

Topography .............................................................. 155

Map Symbols ........................................................... 158

Airways ................................................................... 164

Track Vector ............................................................. 166

Wind Vector ............................................................. 167

Nav Range Ring........................................................ 168

Fuel Range Ring ....................................................... 169

Field of View (SVS) .................................................... 170

Selected Altitude Intercept Arc ................................... 171

5.3 Waypoints ............................................................. 172

Airports ................................................................... 173

Intersections ............................................................ 180

NDBs ....................................................................... 182

VORs ....................................................................... 184

User Waypoints ........................................................ 186

5.4 Airspaces .............................................................. 192

5.5 Direct-to-Navigation ..........................................197

5.6 Flight Planning ..................................................... 203

Flight Plan Creation .................................................. 204

Adding Waypoints to an Existing Flight Plan ................ 209

Adding Airways to a Flight Plan ................................. 211

Adding Procedures to a Stored Flight Plan .................. 214

Flight Plan Storage ................................................... 221

Flight Plan Editing .................................................... 223

Along Track Offsets ................................................... 226

Parallel Track ............................................................ 228

Activating a Flight Plan Leg ....................................... 231

Inverting a Flight Plan ............................................... 232

Flight Plan Views ...................................................... 233

Closest Point of FPL .................................................. 235

5.7 Vertical Navigation ............................................. 236

Altitude Constraints .................................................. 239

5.8 Procedures ...........................................................242

Departures ............................................................... 242

Arrivals ................................................................... 245

Approaches ............................................................. 247

5.9 Trip Planning ........................................................ 253

Trip Planning ............................................................ 253

Weight Planning ....................................................... 257

Weight Caution And Warning Conditions .................... 259

5.10 RAIM Prediction................................................... 260

5.11 Navigating a Flight Plan ..................................... 264

5.12 Abnormal Operation ........................................... 293

SECTION 6 HAZARD AVOIDANCE

6.1 XM WX Satellite Weather ................................... 296

Activating Services .................................................... 296

Using XM WX SATELLITE Weather Products ................. 298

Weather Softkeys on the Weather Data Link (XM) Page 301

6.2 Airborne Color Weather Radar .......................... 328

System Description ................................................... 328

Principles of Pulsed Airborne Weather Radar ............... 328

Safe Operating Distance ............................................ 333

Basic Antenna Tilt Setup ............................................ 333

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Weather Mapping and Interpretation ......................... 335

Ground Mapping and Interpretation ........................... 348

6.3 Stormscope Lightning ......................................... 349

Setting Up Stormscope on the Navigation Map ........... 349

Selecting the Stormscope Page .................................. 353

6.4 Terrain Proximity ................................................. 356

Displaying Terrain Proximity Data ............................... 357

Terrain Proximity Page ............................................... 359

6.5 Terrain-SVS ........................................................... 361

Displaying Terrain-SVS Data ....................................... 362

Terrain-SVS Page ...................................................... 365

Terrain-SVS Alerts ..................................................... 367

System Status ........................................................... 371

6.6 TAWS-B ................................................................. 372

Displaying TAWS-B Data ............................................ 373

TAWS-B Alerts .......................................................... 377

System Status ........................................................... 384

6.7 Trafﬁc Information Service (TIS) ........................ 386

Displaying TRAFFIC Data ........................................... 387

Trafﬁc Map Page ....................................................... 390

TIS Alerts ................................................................. 391

System Status ........................................................... 392

6.8 Trafﬁc Advisory System (TAS)............................. 395

TAS Symbology ......................................................... 395

Operation ................................................................ 396

Altitude Display ........................................................ 399

Trafﬁc Map Page Display Range ................................. 399

TAS Alerts ................................................................ 401

System Status ........................................................... 401

SECTION 7 AUTOMATIC FLIGHT CONTROL SYSTEM

7.1 AFCS Controls ...................................................... 404

7.2 Flight Director Operation ................................... 407

Activating the Flight Director ..................................... 407

AFCS Status Box ....................................................... 408

Flight Director Modes ................................................ 409

Switching Flight Directors .......................................... 409

7.3 Vertical Modes ..................................................... 411

Pitch Hold Mode (PIT) ............................................... 412

Selected Altitude Capture Mode (ALTS) ....................... 413

Altitude Hold Mode (ALT) .......................................... 414

Vertical Speed Mode (VS) .......................................... 415

Flight Level Change Mode (FLC) ................................. 416

Vertical Navigation Modes (VPTH, ALTV) ..................... 418

Glidepath Mode (GP) ................................................ 423

Glideslope Mode (GS) ............................................... 425

Go Around Mode (GA) .............................................. 426

7.4 Lateral Modes ...................................................... 427

Roll Hold Mode (ROL) ............................................... 428

Low Bank Mode ....................................................... 428

Heading Select Mode (HDG) ...................................... 429

Navigation Modes (GPS, VOR, LOC) ............................ 430

Approach Modes (GPS, VAPP, LOC) ............................. 432

Backcourse Mode (BC) .............................................. 434

7.5 Autopilot and Yaw Damper Operation ............. 435

Flight Control ........................................................... 435

Engagement ............................................................. 436

Control Wheel Steering ............................................. 436

Disengagement ........................................................ 437

7.6 Example Flight Plan ............................................ 438

Intercepting a VOR Radial .......................................... 440

Flying a Flight Plan/GPS Course ................................. 441

Descent ................................................................... 442

Approach ................................................................. 446

Go Around/Missed Approach ..................................... 448

7.7 AFCS Annunciations and Alerts ......................... 450

AFCS Status Alerts .................................................... 450

Overspeed Protection ................................................ 451

SECTION 8 ADDITIONAL FEATURES

8.1 Synthetic Vision System (SVS) ........................... 454

SVS Operation .......................................................... 455

SVS Features ............................................................ 457

Field of View ............................................................ 465

8.2 SafeTaxi ................................................................ 467

SafeTaxi Cycle Number and Revision .......................... 470

8.3 ChartView ............................................................. 473

ChartView Softkeys ................................................... 473

ChartView Terminal Procedures Charts ........................ 474

Chart Options ........................................................... 482

Day/Night View ........................................................ 488

ChartView Cycle Number and Expiration Date ............. 490

8.4 FliteCharts ............................................................ 493

FliteCharts Softkeys .................................................. 493

FliteCharts Terminal Procedures Charts ....................... 494

Chart Options ........................................................... 501

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Day/Night View ........................................................ 505

FliteCharts Cycle Number and Expiration Date ............. 507

8.5 AOPA Airport Directory ....................................... 510

AOPA Database Cycle Number and Revision ............... 511

8.6 SiriusXM Satellite Radio Entertainment ........... 513

Activating SiriusXM Satellite Radio Services ................ 513

Using SiriusXM Satellite Radio ................................... 515

8.7 Scheduler .............................................................. 518

8.8 Flight Data Logging ............................................ 520

8.9 Abnormal Operation ........................................... 522

SVS Troubleshooting ................................................. 522

Reversionary Mode ................................................... 522

Unusual Attitudes ..................................................... 523

APPENDICES

Annunciations and Alerts ............................................. 527

CAS Messages .......................................................... 527

G1000 System Annunciations .................................... 532

G1000 System Message Advisories ............................. 535

Flight plan Import/Export Messages ........................... 546

AFCS Alerts .............................................................. 547

Terrain-SVS Alerts ..................................................... 548

Terrain-SVS System Status Annunciations .................... 548

TAWS-B ALERTS ........................................................ 549

TAWS-B System Status Annunciations ......................... 550

Database Management ................................................ 551

Jeppesen Databases .................................................. 551

Garmin Databases .................................................... 555

Glossary .......................................................................... 561

Frequently Asked Questions ........................................ 569

Map Symbols ................................................................. 573

INDEX

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SYSTEM OVERVIEW

SYSTEM

OVERVIEW

FLIGHT

INSTRUMENTS

EICAS

AUDIO PANEL

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SECTION 1 SYSTEM OVERVIEW

1.1 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION

This section provides an overview of the G1000 Integrated Flight Deck as installed in the Piper Mirage/Matrix.

The G1000 system is an integrated ﬂight control system that presents ﬂight instrumentation, position, navigation,

communication, and identiﬁcation information to the pilot through large-format displays. The system consists of

the following Line Replaceable Units (LRUs):

•

GDU 1040

Primary Flight Display (PFD)

•

GDU 1500

Multi Function Display (MFD)

•

GIA 63W

Integrated Avionics Unit

•

GDC 74A

Air Data Computer (ADC)

•

GEA 71

Engine/Airframe Unit

•

GRS 77

Attitude and Heading Reference System

(AHRS)

•

GMU 44

Magnetometer

•

GMA 347

Audio Panel with Integrated Marker

Beacon Receiver

•

GTX 33

Mode S Transponder

•

GDL 69A

Satellite Data Link Receiver (optional)

GRC 10 Remote Control (optional with GDL 69A)

GRT 10

Remote Control Transceiver (optional

with GDL 69A)

•

GWX 68

Weather Radar (optional on Matrix)

•

GCU 476

MFD/PFD Control Unit

•

GMC 710

AFCS Control Unit

•

GTP 59

Outside Air Temperature (OAT) Probe

•

GSA 80/81

AFCS Servos

•

GSM 85A

Servo Gearboxes

A top-level G1000 system block diagram is shown in Figure 1-1 (it does not include the GSM 85A).

NOTE: Refer to the AFCS section for details on the GFC 700 AFCS.

In the Piper Mirage/Matrix, the GFC 700 Automated Flight Control System (AFCS) provides the ﬂight director

(FD), autopilot (AP), and yaw damper (YD) functions of the G1000 system.

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1.2 LINE REPLACEABLE UNITS (LRU)

•

GDU 1040

(2) – Each unit is conﬁgured as a PFD that features a 10.4-inch LCD with 1024 x 768 resolution.

The unit installed on the left/pilot side is designated as PFD1, and the one installed on the right/copilot side is

designated as PFD2. These units communicate with each other and the MFD through a High-Speed Data Bus

(HSDB) connection.

•

GDU 1500

(1) – Features a 15-inch LCD with 1024 x 768 resolution and is conﬁgured as an MFD. This unit

is linked to both PFDs, GIA #2, and the optional GWX 68 via HSDB connection.

•

GIA 63W

(2) – Functions as the main communication hub, linking all LRUs with PFD1 and the MFD. Each

GIA 63W contains a GPS SBAS receiver, VHF COM/NAV/GS receivers, a ﬂight director (FD) and system

integration microprocessors. The GIA 63Ws are not paired together and do not communicate with each other

directly.

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•

GDC 74A

(2) – Processes data from the pitot/static system as well as the OAT probe. This unit provides

pressure altitude, airspeed, vertical speed and OAT information to the G1000 system, and communicate with

both GIA 63Ws, the on-side PFD, the MFD (GDC2 only), and the on-side GRS 77, using an ARINC 429 digital

interface (it also interfaces directly with the on-side GTP 59). The GDC 74A is designed to operate in Reduced

Vertical Separation Minimum (RVSM) airspace.

•

GEA 71

(1) – Receives and processes signals from the engine and airframe sensors. This unit communicates

with both GIA 63Ws using an RS-485 digital interface.

•

GRS 77

(2) – Provides aircraft attitude and heading information via ARINC 429 to both the on-side PFD, the

MFD (GRS2 only), and both GIA 63Ws. The GRS 77 contains advanced sensors (including accelerometers and

rate sensors) and interfaces with the on-side GMU 44 to obtain magnetic ﬁeld information, with the GDC 74A

to obtain air data, and with both GIA 63Ws to obtain GPS information. AHRS modes of operation are discussed

later in this document.

•

GMU 44

(2) – Measures local magnetic ﬁeld. Data is sent to the GRS 77 for processing to determine aircraft

magnetic heading. This unit receives power directly from the GRS 77 and communicates with the GRS 77,

using an RS-485 digital interface.

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•

GMA 347

(1) – Integrates NAV/COM digital audio, intercom system and marker beacon controls. This unit

communicates with both GIA 63Ws, using an RS-232 digital interface.

•

GTX 33

(1 or 2) – Solid-state transponders that provide Modes A, C and S capability. Both transponders can be

controlled from either PFD, and only one transponder can be active at a time. Each transponder communicates

with the on-side GIA 63W through an RS-232 digital interface.

•

GWX 68

(1)(optional) – Provides airborne weather and ground mapped radar data to the MFD via HSDB

connection.

•GCU 476 (1) – The Control Unit provides MFD/PFD and radio tuning control through an RS-232 digital

interface.

•

GMC 710

(1) – Provides the controls for the GFC 700 AFCS through an RS-232 digital interface allowing

communication with PFD1 and the MFD.

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•

GTP 59

(2) – Provides Outside Air Temperature (OAT) data to the on-side GDC 74A.

•

GSA 81

(3),

GSA 80

(1) and

GSM 85A

(4) – The GSA 81/80 servos are used for the automatic control of roll,

pitch, and yaw, and pitch trim. These units interface with each GIA 63W.

The GSM 85A servo gearbox is responsible for transferring the output torque of the GSA 81 servo actuator to

the mechanical ﬂight-control surface linkage.

•

GDL 69A

(1)(optional) – A satellite radio receiver that provides real-time weather information to the G1000

MFD (and, indirectly, to the inset map of the PFD) as well as digital audio entertainment. The GDL 69A

communicates with PFD1 via HSDB connection. A subscription to the XM Satellite Radio service is required to

enable the GDL 69A capability.

•

GRT 10

(1, optional) – A transceiver that provides wireless functionality to the GDL 69A for use of the GRC 10

Remote Control.

•

GRC 10

(1, optional) – A wireless hand-held unit that provides remote control of the XM Radio functions.

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GDU 1040

(PFD #1)

GDU 1040

(PFD #2)

GDU1500

(MFD)

GIA63W #2

GSA 80

(Pitch Trim)

GSA 81

(Roll)

GSA 81

(Pitch)

GSA 81

(Yaw)

GRS77#1

GIA 63W #1

GMC 710

GMU44#1

GEA 71

GDC 74A #1

GTP59#1

GMA 347

GTX 33 #1

(optional)

GTX 33 #2

GCU 476

(optional)

GWX 68

(optional)

GDL 69A

GRS77#2

GMU44#2

GDC 74A #2

GTP59#2

VHF COM

VHF NAV/LOC

GPS/SBAS

G/S

AFCS Mode Logic

Flight Director

Servo Management

VHF COM

VHF NAV/LOC

GPS/SBAS

G/S

AFCS Mode Logic

Flight Director

Servo Management

(optional)

GRT10/GRC10

Figure 1-1 G1000 System (LRU Conﬁguration)

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