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190-01423-02 August 2020 Revision 1
G1000 NXi
NXi updates to G1000 on Textron Aviation 510
System Maintenance Manual
Piper
PA-46-500TP Malibu Meridian
Includes Instructions for Continued Airworthiness
for STC SA01947WI
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Appendix A
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TABLE OF CONTENT
1. INTRODUCTION ......................................................................................................................................... 7
1.1 CONTENT, SCOPE, PURPOSE ................................................................................................................................ 7
1.2 APPLICABILITY .................................................................................................................................................. 7
1.3 ORGANIZATION ................................................................................................................................................. 7
1.4 DEFINITIONS/ABBREVIATIONS ............................................................................................................................. 8
1.5 UNITS OF MEASURE ........................................................................................................................................... 8
1.6 PUBLICATIONS .................................................................................................................................................. 9
1.7 REVISION AND DISTRIBUTION ............................................................................................................................ 10
1.8 GARMIN TECHNICAL SUPPORT ........................................................................................................................... 10
2. SYSTEM DESCRIPTION ............................................................................................................................... 11
2.1 EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTIONS ............................................................................................................................... 11
2.2 SYSTEM INTERFACE SUMMARY ........................................................................................................................... 14
2.3 POWER REQUIREMENTS ................................................................................................................................... 15
2.4 ELECTRICAL BONDING ...................................................................................................................................... 15
3. CONTROL AND OPERATION ....................................................................................................................... 18
3.1 CONFIGURATION MODE OVERVIEW .................................................................................................................... 18
3.2 G1000 NXI SYSTEM SOFTWARE INFORMATION .................................................................................................... 24
3.3 CONFIGURATION MODE ................................................................................................................................... 25
3.4 G1000 NXI HARDWARE/SOFTWARE COMPATIBILITY CHECK ................................................................................... 25
3.5 EQUIPMENT VERIFICATION (THIRD PARTY/OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT DOCUMENTATION) ................................................. 26
3.6 CONFIGURATION CHECKLIST .............................................................................................................................. 30
3.7 G1000 NXI SOFTWARE/CONFIGURATION PROCEDURE .......................................................................................... 31
3.8 SYSTEM SOFTWARE AND CONFIGURATION LOAD ................................................................................................... 32
3.9 FEATURE ENABLEMENT .................................................................................................................................... 50
3.10 CONFIGURATION MANAGER .............................................................................................................................. 52
3.11 CLEARING DEFAULT USER SETTINGS .................................................................................................................... 53
3.12 DATABASE LOADING ........................................................................................................................................ 53
3.13 CONFIGURATION OF NAVIGATION MAP FOR TRAFFIC SYSTEM .................................................................................. 56
3.14 FLIGHT STREAM 510 FIRMWARE REVIEW ............................................................................................................ 56
3.15 SYSTEM CALIBRATIONS ..................................................................................................................................... 58
4. INSTRUCTIONS FOR CONTINUED AIRWORTHINESS .................................................................................... 64
4.1 AIRWORTHINESS LIMITATIONS ........................................................................................................................... 64
4.2 SERVICING INFORMATION ................................................................................................................................. 64
4.3 MAINTENANCE INTERVALS ................................................................................................................................ 66
4.4 VISUAL INSPECTION ......................................................................................................................................... 67
4.5 ELECTRICAL BONDING TEST ............................................................................................................................... 68
5. TROUBLESHOOTING .................................................................................................................................. 70
5.1 SYSTEM ANNUNCIATIONS ................................................................................................................................. 71
5.2 AURAL & AUDIO ALERTS .................................................................................................................................. 72
5.3 GDU 1050 / GDU 1550 TROUBLESHOOTING ..................................................................................................... 72
5.4 GDU ALERTS ................................................................................................................................................. 73
5.5 GMA 1360D TROUBLESHOOTING ..................................................................................................................... 74
5.6 GCU 476 TROUBLESHOOTING .......................................................................................................................... 75
5.7 GTX TROUBLESHOOTING .................................................................................................................................. 76
5.8 GDL69A SXM TROUBLESHOOTING ................................................................................................................... 77
5.9 SOFTWARE/CONFIGURATION TROUBLESHOOTING ................................................................................................. 79
5.10 SYSTEM COMMUNICATION HIERARCHY ................................................................................................................ 80
5.11 CONNECTOR LAYOUT ....................................................................................................................................... 80
6. EQUIPMENT REMOVAL & INSTALLATION .................................................................................................. 81
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6.1 GDU 1050/1550 .......................................................................................................................................... 81
6.2 GMA 1360D AUDIO PANEL ............................................................................................................................. 82
6.3 GTX 345R / GTX 345DR / GTX 335R TRANSPONDERS ....................................................................................... 82
6.4 GCU 476 CONTROLLER ................................................................................................................................... 83
6.5 GDL 69A SXM RECEIVER ................................................................................................................................ 83
6.6 PFD 1 (MASTER) CONFIGURATION MODULE ....................................................................................................... 84
7. GARMIN G1000 LRU REPLACEMENT/CONFIGURATION & TESTING ............................................................. 86
7.1 GIA BOOT BLOCK LOAD ................................................................................................................................... 86
7.2 GDU 1050/1550 DISPLAY .............................................................................................................................. 87
7.3 GMA 1360D AUDIO PANEL ............................................................................................................................. 89
7.4 GTX 345R / GTX 345DR / GTX 335R TRANSPONDER ........................................................................................ 92
7.5 GCU 476 FMS CONTROLLER ............................................................................................................................ 96
7.6 GDL 69A SXM (NORTH AMERICA ONLY) ........................................................................................................... 98
8. SUBSYSTEM FUNCTIONAL CHECKS........................................................................................................... 101
8.1 TAWS-B FUNCTIONAL CHECK ......................................................................................................................... 101
8.2 FLITECHARTS FUNCTIONAL CHECK .................................................................................................................... 103
8.3 CHARTVIEW FUNCTIONAL CHECK ..................................................................................................................... 104
8.4 SAFE TAXI FUNCTIONAL CHECK ........................................................................................................................ 105
8.5 HONEYWELL KTA 810 TRAFFIC SYSTEM FUNCTIONAL CHECK ................................................................................ 106
8.6 HONEYWELL KN63 DME FUNCTIONAL CHECK ................................................................................................... 107
8.7 HONEYWELL KR87 ADF FUNCTIONAL CHECK ..................................................................................................... 108
8.8 GOODRICH WX-500 STORMSCOPE FUNCTION CHECK ......................................................................................... 109
9. G1000 NXI SYSTEM RETURN TO SERVICE PROCEDURE ............................................................................. 111
9.1 DISPLAY TEST ............................................................................................................................................... 111
9.2 G1000 NXI BACKUP PATH TEST ...................................................................................................................... 115
9.3 DISPLAY FAILURE TEST ................................................................................................................................... 115
9.4 REVERSION MODE CHECK ............................................................................................................................... 116
9.5 AIRCRAFT BASIC EMPTY WEIGHT INITIALIZATION ................................................................................................. 117
9.6 GPS SIGNAL ACQUISITION .............................................................................................................................. 118
9.7 FIELD ELEVATION INITIALIZATION ...................................................................................................................... 118
9.8 EICAS VERIFICATION ..................................................................................................................................... 119
9.9 TEST SWITCHES ............................................................................................................................................. 119
9.10 MAINTENANCE RECORDS ................................................................................................................................ 119
APPENDIX A - GARMIN UNIT PART AND SERIAL NUMBER CROSS REFERENCE ................................................... 120
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TABLE OF FIGURES
FIGURE 2-1 – GCU 476 .................................................................................................................................................... 13
FIGURE 2-2 – GDU 1050 ................................................................................................................................................. 13
FIGURE 2-3 – GDU 1550 ................................................................................................................................................. 13
FIGURE 2-4 – GTX 335R/345R/345DR ............................................................................................................................ 13
FIGURE 2-5 – FS 510 ....................................................................................................................................................... 13
FIGURE 2-6 – GMA 1360D .............................................................................................................................................. 13
FIGURE 2-7 – GDL 69A SXM ............................................................................................................................................ 13
FIGURE 2-8 – G1000 NXI SYSTEM OVERVIEW ...................................................................................................................... 14
FIGURE 2-9 – ELECTRICAL BONDING PREPARATION – NUT PLATE .............................................................................................. 16
FIGURE 2-10 – ELECTRICAL BONDING PREPARATION – BOLT/NUT JOINT .................................................................................... 16
FIGURE 2-11 – ELECTRICAL BONDING PREPARATION – TERMINAL LUG ....................................................................................... 16
FIGURE 2-12 – ELECTRICAL BONDING PREPARATION – BOLT/NUT JOINT (EQUIPMENT)................................................................. 17
FIGURE 2-13 – ELECTRICAL BONDING PREPARATION– NUT PLATE (EQUIPMENT) ......................................................................... 17
FIGURE 3-1 – SET>ACTV DIAGRAM ................................................................................................................................... 20
FIGURE 3-2 – LOSS OF COMMUNICATION ............................................................................................................................. 20
FIGURE 3-3 – CONFIGURATION STATUS ................................................................................................................................ 21
FIGURE 3-4 – DATA TRANSMISSION INDICATORS .................................................................................................................... 21
FIGURE 3-5 – GARMIN UNIT S/N LOCATION ......................................................................................................................... 26
FIGURE 3-6 – SOFTWARE/CONFIGURATION OVERVIEW ........................................................................................................... 31
FIGURE 3-7 – STORMSCOPE CONFIGURATION PAGE ............................................................................................................... 42
FIGURE 3-8– STORMSCOPE CONFIGURATION PAGE................................................................................................................. 42
FIGURE 3-9 – MFD AUX - DATABASE PAGE DB TRANSFER ...................................................................................................... 46
FIGURE 3-10 – MFD AUX – DATABASE PAGE DB TRANSFER (EXAMPLE) .................................................................................... 55
FIGURE 3-11 – FUEL TANK CALIBRATION PAGE ...................................................................................................................... 58
FIGURE 3-12 – FLAP AND TRIM CALIBRATION PAGE ................................................................................................................ 59
FIGURE 5-1 – AUX – SYSTEM STATUS PAGE .......................................................................................................................... 70
FIGURE 5-2 – SYSTEM ANNUNCIATIONS ............................................................................................................................... 71
FIGURE 6-1 – CONFIGURATION MODULE INSTALLATION .......................................................................................................... 84
FIGURE 7-1 – G1000 NXI NORMAL MODE CHECK ................................................................................................................. 88
FIGURE 7-2– PFD IN REVERSIONARY MODE .......................................................................................................................... 88
FIGURE 7-3 – MARKER BEACON SYMBOLOGY ........................................................................................................................ 92
FIGURE 7-4 – AIRCRAFT REGISTRATION EXAMPLE ................................................................................................................... 93
FIGURE 9-1 – MFD POWER UP PAGE ................................................................................................................................ 111
FIGURE 9-2 – PFD POWER-UP SYSTEM ANNUNCIATIONS ....................................................................................................... 112
FIGURE 9-3 – PFD REVERSIONARY MODE ........................................................................................................................... 113
FIGURE 9-4 – PFD NORMAL OPERATION ............................................................................................................................ 113
FIGURE 9-5 – GDU REVERSIONARY MODE ......................................................................................................................... 116
FIGURE 9-6 – BASIC EMPTY WEIGHT ENTRY ........................................................................................................................ 117
FIGURE 9-7 – AUX-GPS STATUS PAGE .............................................................................................................................. 118
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1. Introduction
1.1 Content, Scope, Purpose
This document provides maintenance instructions and Instructions for Continued Airworthiness
(ICA) for the changes to the G1000 Next Generation Integrated (NXi) Garmin Integrated Flight
Deck (GIFD) as installed in the Piper PA-46-500TP Malibu Meridian. Throughout this
document, this aircraft model will be referred to as “Meridian”, unless otherwise specified. The
change under STC SA01947WI upgrades the system to the NXi configuration of the G1000
GIFD including the GFC700 Automatic Flight Control System (AFCS). This document satisfies
the requirements for continued airworthiness as defined by 14 CFR Part 23.1529 and Appendix
G. Information in this document is required to maintain the continued airworthiness of the G1000
NXi and GFC700.
Throughout this document, the GFC 700 autopilot system is included in the G1000 NXi system
description and is identified separately only when needed.
1.2 Applicability
This document applies to Piper PA-46-500TP Malibu Meridian aircraft equipped with the G1000
NXi system. All retrofit G1000 NXi Piper PA-46-500TP Malibu Meridian aircraft are configured
per General Arrangement drawing 005-01423-01, Rev 2 or subsequent approved revision.
Modification of an aircraft by Supplemental Type Certificate STC SA01947WI obligates the
aircraft operator to include the maintenance information provided by this document in the
operator’s Aircraft Maintenance Manual and the operator’s Aircraft Scheduled Maintenance
Program. The scope of maintenance information in this document is limited to aspects
pertaining to the Garmin G1000 NXi upgrade only. For other G1000 and aircraft level
maintenance items, refer to the Piper Aircraft, Inc. PA-46-500TP Malibu Meridian (G1000)
Maintenance Manual (Piper P/N 767-072). This maintenance manual and ICA supersede the
G1000 NXi aspects of the Piper Aircraft, Inc. Maintenance Manual.
1.3 Organization
The following outline briefly describes the organization of this manual:
Section 2: System Description
Provides a complete description of the type design change associated with installing the G1000
NXi on Piper PA-46-500TP Malibu Meridian aircraft. Also provides an interface summary,
power requirements, and instructions on electrical bonding.
Section 3: Control and Operation
Provides brief instructions on controls and operation of the G1000 NXi system.
Section 4: Instructions for Continued Airworthiness
Provides maintenance procedures and instructions for continued airworthiness of the G1000
NXi system.
Section 5: Troubleshooting
Provides troubleshooting information to aid in diagnosing and resolving potential problems with
G1000 NXi system.
Section 6: Equipment Removal & Replacement
Gives instructions for the removal and replacement of G1000 NXi equipment.
Section 7: LRU Configuration & Testing
Gives instructions for loading software, configuring, and testing of the G1000 NXi system.
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Section 8: Sub-System Functional Checks
Gives instructions for loading software and configuring the G1000 NXi system.
Section 9: G1000 System Return to Service Procedures
Specifies return-to-service procedures to be performed upon completion of maintenance of the
G1000 NXi system.
1.4 Definitions/Abbreviations
ADI: Attitude Director Indicator
AML: Approved Model List
ARP: Aerospace Recommended Practice
ASTM: American Society for Testing and Materials
CDI: Course Deviation Indicator
CFR: Code of Federal Regulations
CMC: Central Maintenance Computer
CWS: Control Wheel Steering
DDM: Difference in Depth of Modulation
DTK: Desired Track
ECTM: Engine Condition Trend Monitoring
FAA: Federal Aviation Administration
GPS: Global Positioning System
ICA: Instructions for Continued Airworthiness
ILS: Instrument Landing System
LRU: Line Replaceable Unit
MFD: Multifunction Flight Display
n/a: Not Applicable
NXi: Next Generation Integrated
OBS: Omni-Bearing Selector
PED: Personal Electronic Device
PFD: Primary Flight Display
PFT: Pre-Flight Test
SAE: Society of Automotive Engineers
SD: Secure Digital
SXM: SiriusXM
STC: Supplemental Type Certificate
TAS: Traffic Advisory System
VOR: VHF Omnidirectional Radio
1.5 Units of Measure
Unless otherwise stated, all units of measure are English units.
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1.6 Publications
All Garmin documents listed in Table 1-1 and Table 1-2 are available for download through the
Dealer Resource Center section of the Garmin web site. Refer to Section 1.7 for details.
The documents listed in Table 1-1 are required by this maintenance manual to perform
maintenance on the G1000 NXi system on the Piper PA-46-500TP Malibu Meridian aircraft. It is
the responsibility of the owner/operator to ensure that the latest versions of these documents
are used during operation, servicing or maintenance of the airplane. Refer to the Master
Drawing List 005-01423-00 for applicability.
Table 1-1 – Required Documents
GARMIN PUBLICATIONS
Document Number
Document Title
005-01423-00
Master Drawing List, G1000 NXi, Piper PA-46
005-01423-01
General Arrangement, G1000 NXi, Piper PA-46
005-01423-17
Wire Harness Routing/Install, Cabin, Piper PA-46 Meridian
005-01423-20
Equipment Installation, G1000 NXi, Piper PA-46
005-W0045-00
Wiring Diagram, G1000 NXi, Piper PA-46-500TP Meridian
PIPER PUBLICATIONS
767-072
Piper Aircraft, Inc. PA-46-500TP, Malibu Meridian (G1000) Maintenance Manual
GOODRICH (L3) PUBLICATIONS
TP-613
Troubleshooting Guide
The documents listed in Table 1-2 are recommended to be available during the performance of
maintenance activities.
Table 1-2 –Reference Publications
GARMIN PUBLICATIONS
Document Number
Document Title
190-01423-03
Airplane Flight Manual Supplement, G1000 NXi, Piper PA-46-500TP Malibu Meridian
190-02763-00
G1000 NXi Pilots Guide Piper PA-46-500TP Meridian
190-02764-00
G1000 NXi Cockpit Reference Guide for Piper PA-46-500TP Meridian
190-00303-75
GCU 275/47X/485 Installation Manual
190-00303-92
GDU 105X Installation Manual
190-00303-94
GDU 1550 Installation Manual
190-00355-04
GDL 69 Series SiriusXM® Satellite Radio Activation Instructions
190-00355-07
GDL 69 Series TSO Installation Manual
190-01499-02
GTX 3X5 Transponder TSO Installation Manual
190-03813-00
GMA 1360 Installation Manual
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Table 1-3 – Other Reference Documents
Document Number
Title
AC 43.13-1B
FAA Advisory Circular, Acceptable Methods, Techniques, and Practices
– Aircraft Inspection and Repair
SAE ARP1870
Aerospace Systems Electrical Bonding and Grounding for Electromagnetic
Compatibility and Safety
SAE ARP1481
Corrosion Control and Electrical Conductivity in Enclosure Design
1.7 Revision and Distribution
This document is required for maintaining the continued airworthiness of the G1000 NXi system
on the Piper PA-46-500TP Malibu Meridian aircraft. When this document is revised, every page
will be updated to indicate current revision level. Garmin Dealers may obtain the latest revision
of this document on the Garmin Dealer Resource Center website.
Owner/operators may obtain the latest revision of this document from the flyGarmin support
page https://fly.garmin.com/fly-garmin/support/, by contacting a Garmin dealer, contacting
Garmin Product Support at 913-397-8200, toll free 866-739-5687, or using around the world
contact information on https://fly.garmin.com/fly-garmin/.
A Garmin Service Bulletin describing the revision to this document will be sent to Garmin
dealers if the revision is determined to be significant.
1.8 Garmin Technical Support
For technical support contact, Garmin Aviation Product Support at 913-397-8200 (toll free 866-
739-5687) or by using the around-the-world contact information on https://fly.garmin.com/fly-
garmin/.
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2. System Description
The G1000 NXi system components described in this section are updates to existing
components on the Piper PA-46-500TP Malibu Meridian. This section briefly describes the
function of these components.
2.1 Equipment Descriptions
2.1.1 GCU 476
The GCU 476 controller is shown in Figure 2-1. This is an updated version of the existing GCU
476 remote FMS controller. The controller is updated with improved joystick function. This is a
drop-in replacement.
2.1.2 GDU 1050 / 1550
The GDU 1050 display unit is shown in Figure 2-2. The GDU 1050 is used as the primary flight
displays (PFDs) mounted in the cockpit. The GDU 1050 displays are an update to the existing
GDU 1040s that were originally installed. The new displays have the same overall dimensions
as the previous generation hardware, with physical controls and labeling being identical to the
previous versions. The new GDU 1050 displays contain a new LED backlight, and updated
electronics, including a multi-core microprocessor.
The GDU 1550 display unit is shown in Figure 2-3. The GDU 1550 is used as a multifunction
display unit (MFD) mounted in the cockpit. The GDU 1550 is an update to the existing GDU
1500 that was originally installed for the MFD.
Electronic Checklist
The Electronic Checklists (ECL) function allows the user to view and interact with aircraft
checklists. The checklist contents are displayed on the GDUs and the checklist control is
performed using the GCU 476. The Garmin Checkset tool is provided by Garmin at no charge to
the aircraft operator to generate and edit the custom checklist files which are saved in the .gcl
format.
NOTE
For the G1000 NXi update, the checklist must be saved as a
“PA-46-500TP.gcl” file for the checklist function to work.
The Checkset tool can be downloaded from the Garmin website
(https://www8.garmin.com/support/download_details.jsp?id=12032). The checklist is created or
edited by the OEM/End user without involvement from Garmin. Once the electronic checklist is
created by the OEM/end user, it is then downloaded onto an SD card and inserted into one of
the top right MFD card slots. Upon power-up, the G1000 system checks the MFD SD cards for
any checklist files and then transfers the electronic checklist to the GDU internal memory. Once
the Checklist is transferred to the GDU, the SD card containing the checklist files can be
removed and is no longer required.
Please note that operational usage of the checklist file may require regulatory approval. The
OEM/Operator is expected to obtain the required approval.
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2.1.3 GMA 1360D (optional)
The GMA 1360D audio panel is shown in Figure 2-6. This unit replaces the GMA 1347 audio
panel and there are two per aircraft. The GMA 1360D brings 3D audio and Bluetooth
connectivity.
2.1.4 GTX 335R (optional)
The GTX 335R transponder is shown in Figure 2-4. The GTX 335R replaces the existing #2
GTX 33 w/ES Mode S transponder with a GTX 335R ADS-B transponder. The GTX 335R
provides ADS-B Out.
2.1.5 GTX 345R
The GTX 345R transponder is shown in Figure 2-4. The GTX 345R replaces the existing #1
GTX 33 w/ES Mode S transponder with a GTX 345R ADS-B transponder when the existing #1
transponder is a non-diversity transponder on the aircraft. The GTX 345R provides ADS-B Out.
The GTX 345R’s datalink provides traffic (TIS-B and air-to-air) and weather (FIS-B) data for
display on the PFD’s and MFD.
2.1.6 GTX 345DR
The GTX 345DR transponder is shown in Figure 2-4. The GTX 345DR replaces the existing #1
GTX 33D w/ES Mode S transponder with a GTX 345DR ADS-B transponder when the existing
#1 transponder is a diversity transponder. The GTX 345DR is a dual-link diversity ADS-B In
receiver, capable of receiving 1090 MHz and 978 MHz Universal Access Transceiver (UAT)
data. The GTX 345DR’s datalink provides traffic (TIS-B and air-to-air) and weather (FIS-B) data
for display on the PFD’s and MFD.
2.1.7 FS 510
The FS 510 (Flight Stream 510) wireless data card is shown in Figure 2-5. The FS 510 is an
SD card that installs into the MFD in the aircraft cockpit. The FS510 offers the addition of Wi-Fi
and Bluetooth connectivity for activities such as flight plan transfers and data output to carry-on
devices such as tablets and electronic flight bags. This data may be in the form of GPS
information, weather, aircraft traffic, or other items for flight crew use.
2.1.8 GDL 69A SXM (Optional)
The optional GDL 69A SXM receiver is shown in Figure 2-7. The GDL 69A SXM replaces the
existing GDL 69A XM receiver. The GDL 69A SXM unit provides the same functions and
interfaces as the legacy GDL 69A it replaces and is designed to be compatible with the updated
SiriusXM G4 satellite network.
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Figure 2-2 – GDU 1050
Figure 2-4 – GTX 335R/345R/345DR
Figure 2-6 – GMA 1360D
Figure 2-7 – GDL 69A SXM
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2.2 System Interface Summary
The following figure provides a high-level summary of G1000 NXi on the Piper PA-46-500TP
Malibu Meridian Aircraft. Green blocks signify new or updated equipment, tan blocks signify
optional equipment updates and blue blocks signify unchanged hardware equipment.
Figure 2-8 – G1000 NXi System Overview
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2.3 Power Requirements
Table 2-1 below summarizes the power requirements for the LRUs installed by this STC.
Table 2-1 – Power Requirements
LRU
Characteristics
Specifications
Notes
GCU 476
Max Current Draw @ 28 VDC
0.06 A
GDU 1050
Max Current Draw @ 28 VDC
0.90 A
At or below -15°C = 1.90 A
GDU 1550
Max Current Draw @ 28 VDC
1.20 A
At or below -15°C = 2.20 A
GMA 1360D
Max Current Draw @ 28 VDC
1.00 A
GTX 335R
Max Current Draw @ 28 VDC
0.43 A
GTX 345R
Max Current Draw @ 28 VDC
0.65 A
GTX 345DR
Max Current Draw @ 28 VDC
0.65 A
FS 510
Max Current Draw @ 28 VDC
n/a
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0.35 A
2.4 Electrical Bonding
For the purposes of this STC, aircraft ground reference definitions vary according to airframe
type, as defined in
Table 2-2. Refer to the periodic test and reconditioned resistance values corresponding to
these ground reference definitions when performing the equipment bonding tests in Section 4.
The periodic test value is the value allowed during the bonding checks specified in Section 4.
The reconditioned value is the value allowed on initial installation or if the bond must be
reworked if the periodic test value is exceeded.
Refer to SAE ARP 1870 Section 5 when surface preparation is required to achieve electrical
bond.
Table 2-2 – Electrical Bonding
Ground
Reference
Connection
Maximum Resistance Between LRU Equipment Chassis and Ground
Reference
Periodic Test
Reconditioned
Value
(mΩ)
LRU
Value
(mΩ)
LRU
Instrument
panel
20.0
PFD1(2), MFD, GCU,
GMA 1360D (if installed)
10.0
PFD1(2), MFD, GCU,
GMA 1360D (if installed)
Nearby metal
structure
5.0
GTX 345R(DR),
GTX335R (if installed),
GDL69A SXM (if installed),
GGS001 (ref 005-W0045-00)
2.5
GTX 345R(DR),
GTX335R (if installed),
GDL69A SXM (if installed),
GGS001 (ref 005-W0045-00)
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2.4.1 Consideration for Untreated or Bare Dissimilar Metals
The correct material finish is important when mating untreated or bare dissimilar metals
(reference ARP 1481 for corrosion control between dissimilar metals). Materials should be
galvanically compatible, reference ARP 1870 Table 2. When corrosion protection is removed to
make an electrical bond any exposed area after the bond is completed should be protected
again. Additional guidance can be found in SAE ARP 1870 Section 5.5. Typical electrical
bonding preparation examples are shown in Figure 2-9, Figure 2-10, and Figure 2-11.
Figure 2-9 – Electrical Bonding Preparation – Nut Plate
Figure 2-10 – Electrical Bonding Preparation – Bolt/Nut Joint
Figure 2-11 – Electrical Bonding Preparation – Terminal Lug
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Figure 2-12 – Electrical Bonding Preparation – Bolt/Nut Joint (Equipment)
Figure 2-13 – Electrical Bonding Preparation– Nut Plate (Equipment)
2.4.2 Preparation of Aluminum Surfaces
The following general procedure is recommended to prepare an aluminum surface for proper
electrical bonding.
1. Clean grounding location with solvent.
2. Remove non-conductive films or coatings from the grounding location.
3. Apply a chemical conversion coat such as Alodine 1200 to the bare metal.
4. Once the chemical conversion coat is dry, clean the area.
5. Install bonding equipment at grounding location.
6. After bond is complete, if any films or coatings were removed from the surface, reapply a
suitable film or coating to the surrounding area within 24 hours.
After satisfactory electrical bond is achieved, when it has been necessary to remove any high-
resistance protective coating, the area from which the coating has been removed should be
refinished with the same finish as is on the rest of the part within 24 hours. In cases where the
parts come in with certain areas burnished, or if there is no finish on the part (bare metal), apply
conformal coating over the bond joint and hardware per MIL-I-46058 or clear lacquer per TT-L-
20A to facilitate future inspection. Refer to the Piper Aircraft, Inc. PA-46-500TP, Malibu
Meridian (G1000) Maintenance Manual (P/N 767-072) or ARP 1841 (dissimilar metals) for
surface protection requirements applicable to affected areas. The correct material finish is
important when mating untreated or bare dissimilar metals. They should be galvanically
compatible, reference ARP 1870 Table 2. When corrosion protection is removed to make an
electrical bond, any exposed area after the bond is completed should be protected again.
For a more detailed procedure, refer to SAE ARP 1870 Sections 5.1 and 5.5.
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3. Control and Operation
3.1 Configuration Mode Overview
Throughout this document, references are made to the PFD 1, PFD 2, and/or MFD being in
configuration mode. The configuration mode exists to provide the avionics technician with a
means of configuring, checking, and calibrating various G1000 NXi sub-systems.
Troubleshooting and diagnostics information can be viewed in this mode.
To start the G1000 NXi system in configuration mode, follow these steps:
1. Apply power to the G1000 NXi system by applying aircraft EXT power, set the
AVIONICS switch to ON.
2. Open the MFD, PFD 1, PFD 2 circuit breakers; ensure the BATTERY switch is off (not
illuminated).
3. Press and hold the ENT key on PFD 2 (copilot) and close the PFD 2 circuit breaker.
4. Release the ENT key after ‘INITIALIZING SYSTEM’ appears in the upper left corner of
PFD 2.
5. Press and hold the #12 (far right) softkey on the MFD and close the MFD circuit breaker.
6. Release the #12 softkey after ‘INITIALIZING SYSTEM’ appears in the upper left corner
of MFD.
7. Press and hold the ENT key on PFD 1 (pilot) and close the PFD 1 circuit breaker.
8. Release the ENT key after ‘INITIALIZING SYSTEM’ appears in the upper left corner of
PFD 1.
IMPORTANT
The Configuration Mode contains certain pages and settings that are
critical to aircraft operation and safety. These pages are protected and
cannot be modified unless the technician is properly authorized and
equipped. Most protected page content is viewable to allow system
awareness for troubleshooting.
NOTES
If the specific procedure requires an SD card to be in the top slot of the
PFD/MFD, this card must be inserted prior to applying power to the
PFD/MFD. Any time a card is inserted, the power to the PFD/MFD must
be cycled.
If a software loader card is inserted in the top slot of the display before it is
powered on, the display will automatically enter configuration mode and the
technician does not need to press and hold a softkey at power-on.
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3.1.1 SET>ACTV Configuration
Throughout the configuration mode pages, there are SET and ACTIVE columns for input/output
settings and other parameters.
SET: Refers to a setting or group of settings that reside in PFD Internal Memory and/or the
Master Configuration Module.
ACTIVE: Refers to an ‘active’ setting or parameter currently being used by the LRU. LRUs
store the ‘active’ settings within internal memory.
Data can be manually copied from one column to the other (and consequently from PFD
memory to the LRU memory and vice-versa) by using the following two softkeys, when
available:
• SET>ACTV (read ‘Set to Active’) softkey: Allows the installer to send the information in
the SET column (data stored in the master config module) to the ACTV column (data
used by LRU).
• ACTV>SET (read ‘Active to Set’) softkey: Causes the LRUs current settings to be
copied to the master configuration module as SET items.
CAUTION
The ACTV>SET softkey must be used with caution. If an improperly
configured unit is installed, this softkey causes the wrong configuration to
replace the correct aircraft configuration.
In the first example shown in Figure 3-1 the SET columns do not match the ACTIVE columns.
The inequality between SET and ACTIVE indicates a configuration mismatch. By pressing the
SET>ACTV softkey, this copies the SET column to the LRU unit’s configuration memory. The
settings then become the ACTIVE settings for the LRU being configured.
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Figure 3-1 – SET>ACTV Diagram
When troubleshooting the system, technicians can look for inequalities between SET and
ACTIVE columns. Certain problems can be resolved simply by pressing the SET>ACTV
softkey, which reloads settings to the specific LRU from the PFD. (Note that this can also be
accomplished by reloading the configuration files for the LRU. Section 7 describes this process
for each LRU).
A blank active column, as shown in Figure 3-2, represents loss of communication between the
display and the avionics unit. See Section 5 for more details on troubleshooting.
Figure 3-2 – Loss of Communication
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