Garmin G1000: Beechcraft King Air 300/B300 User guide

Beechcraft 300/B300 Series

G1000

®

Integrated Flight Deck

Pilot’s Guide

Garmin G1000 Pilot’s Guide for the Beechcraft 300/B300 Series

This manual reﬂects the operation of System Software version 0985.08 or later for the Beechcraft 300/B300 Series. Some differences in

operation may be observed when comparing the information in this manual to earlier or later software versions.

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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 74 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WARNING: Do not use outdated database information.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 Pilots using any outdated database do so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: Do not rely solely upon the display of trafﬁc information for collision avoidance maneuvering.

The trafﬁc display does not provide collision avoidance resolution advisories and does not under any

circumstances or conditions relieve the pilot’s responsibility to see and avoid other aircraft.

WARNING: Do not rely solely upon the display of trafﬁc information to accurately depict all of the trafﬁc

within range of the aircraft. Due to lack of equipment, poor signal reception, and/or inaccurate information

from aircraft or ground stations, trafﬁc may be present that is not represented on the display.

WARNING: Do not rely on information from a lightning detection system display as the sole basis for hazardous

weather avoidance. Range limitations and interference may cause the system to display inaccurate or

incomplete information. Refer to documentation from the lightning detection system manufacturer for

detailed information about the system.

WARNING: Do not use data link weather information for maneuvering in, near, or around areas of hazardous

weather. Information contained within data link weather products may not accurately depict current

weather conditions.

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WARNING: Do not use the indicated data link weather product age to determine the age of the weather

information shown by the data link weather product. Due to time delays inherent in gathering and processing

weather data for data link transmission, the weather information shown by the data link weather product

may be signiﬁcantly older than the indicated weather product age.

WARNING:

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

WARNING:

The Garmin system, 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.

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: Do not use the system to attempt to penetrate a thunderstorm. The illustrations in this guide are

only examples. Both the FAA Advisory Circular, Subject: Thunderstorms, and the Aeronautical Information

Manual (AIM) recommend avoiding any thunderstorm identiﬁed as severe of giving intense radar echo by

at least 20 miles.

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 system within the following

areas could result in loss of reliable attitude and heading indications (GRS 77 installations only). 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)

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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.

WARNING: Do not use a QFE altimeter setting with this system. System functions will not operate properly

with a QFE altimeter setting. Use only a QNH altimeter setting for height above mean sea level, or the

standard pressure setting, as applicable.

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: Do not rely solely upon data link services to provide Temporary Flight Restriction (TFR) information.

Always conﬁrm TFR information through ofﬁcial sources such as Flight Service Stations or Air Trafﬁc Control.

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: The data contained in the terrain and obstacle databases comes from government agencies. Garmin accurately

processes and cross-validates the data, but cannot guarantee the accuracy and completeness of the data.

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.

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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.

NOTE

: The FAA has asked Garmin to remind pilots who ﬂy with Garmin database-dependent avionics of the

following:

• It is the pilot’s responsibility to remain familiar with all FAA regulatory and advisory guidance and

information related to the use of databases in the National Airspace System.

• Garmin equipment will only recognize and use databases that are obtained from Garmin or Jeppesen.

Databases obtained from Garmin or Jeppesen are assured compliance with all data quality requirements

(DQRs) by virtue of a Type 2 Letter of Authorization (LOA) from the FAA. A copy of the Type 2 LOA is

available for each database and can be viewed at http://ﬂy.garmin.com by selecting ‘Type 2 LOA Status.’

• Use of a current Garmin or Jeppesen database in your Garmin equipment is required for compliance with

established FAA regulatory guidance, but does not constitute authorization to ﬂy any and all terminal

procedures that may be presented by the system. It is the pilot’s responsibility to operate in accordance

with established AFM(S) and regulatory guidance or limitations as applicable to the pilot, the aircraft, and

installed equipment.

NOTE

: The pilot/operator must review and be familiar with Garmin’s database exclusion list as discussed in SAIB

CE-14-04 to determine what data may be incomplete. The database exclusion list can be viewed at www.ﬂygarmin.

com by selecting ‘Database Exclusions List.’

NOTE

: The pilot/operator must have access to Garmin and Jeppesen database alerts and consider their impact on

the intended aircraft operation. The database alerts can be viewed at www.ﬂygarmin.com by selecting ‘Aviation

Database Alerts.’

NOTE

: If the pilot/operator wants or needs to adjust the database, contact Garmin Product Support to coordinate the

revised DQRs.

NOTE: Garmin requests the ﬂight crew report any observed discrepancies related to database information. These

discrepancies could come in the form of an incorrect procedure; incorrectly identiﬁed terrain, obstacles and ﬁxes; or

any other displayed item used for navigation or communication in the air or on the ground. Go to FlyGarmin.com and

select ‘Report An Aviation Data Error Report.’

NOTE

: When operating the G1000 in DG Free Mode (GRS 7800 installations only), the heading information

used by some system components (e.g. GTS 8000, AFCS, and GWX) will be different from the heading

displayed on the GDU by an amount equal to the difference between the current Magnetic Field Variation

Database (MV DB) value, and the MV DB value when DG Free Mode was activated. Due to the convergence

of isogonic lines, this condition is most noticeable at or near the North and South poles.

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NOTE

: System navigation utilities may not reliably calculate range and bearing information when the

aircraft is operating north of 80° North latitude or south of 80° South latitude. This may result in the system

displaying small gaps in racetrack holding pattern depictions (GRS 7800 installations only).

NOTE

: The Terrain Awareness and Warning System (TAWS) may not operate reliably north of 89º North

latitude and south of 89º South latitude. This is due to limitations present within the Terrain database and

the system’s ability to process the data representing the affected areas (GRS 7800 installations only).

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REVISION INFORMATION

Record of Revisions

Part Number Revision Date Page Range Description

190-01343-00 A 8/30/11 i – I-6 Initial Release for GDU 12.01

190-01343-00 B 5/04/12 i – I-6 Update to GDU 12.04

190-01343-01 A 11/27/13 i – I-6 Added GDU 13.04 changes, including User Deﬁned Holds,

Temp Compensated Altitudes, Pilot Proﬁle Import/Export, LP

approaches, and Baro VNAV approaches.

Added GDC 7400, GRS 7800, GTX 3000, GRA 5500, GTS 8000,

and GWX 70

Included GSA 9000/GSM 9100

Removed ADB TX Softkey

Removed GND Softkey (Transponder Mode)

190-01343-02 A 3/2/16 All Added GDU 13.31 changes

Clariﬁed XM Radio setup step

Updated softkey map

Updated transponder information

Added support for SiriusXM Weather Service

Updated Warnings, Cautions, and Notes

Updated System Messages

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SECTION 1 SYSTEM OVERVIEW

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

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

1.3 G1000 Controls ......................................................... 5

PFD Controls ................................................................ 5

Controls Associated With the MFD ................................. 7

AFCS Controls .............................................................. 9

Audio Panel Controls .................................................. 11

1.4 Secure Digital Cards ............................................... 13

1.5 System Power-up ..................................................... 14

1.6 System Operation ................................................... 15

Normal Operation ....................................................... 15

Reversionary Mode ..................................................... 15

AHRS Operation ......................................................... 17

G1000 System Annunciations ...................................... 20

Softkey Function ......................................................... 20

GPS Receiver Operation .............................................. 30

1.7 Accessing G1000 Functionality ............................. 34

Menus ....................................................................... 34

MFD Page Groups ....................................................... 35

MFD System Pages...................................................... 40

1.8 Display Backlighting ............................................... 55

SECTION 2 FLIGHT INSTRUMENTS

2.1 Flight Instruments ................................................... 60

Airspeed Indicator ...................................................... 60

Attitude Indicator ....................................................... 63

Altimeter ................................................................... 65

Vertical Speed Indicator (VSI) ....................................... 68

Vertical Deviation ....................................................... 68

Horizontal Situation Indicator (HSI) .............................. 70

Course Deviation Indicator (CDI) .................................. 75

2.2 Supplemental Flight Data ...................................... 83

Temperature Displays .................................................. 83

Wind Data ................................................................. 84

Vertical Navigation (VNV) Indications ........................... 85

2.3 PFD Annunciations and Alerting Functions .......... 86

G1000 Alerting system ................................................ 86

Marker Beacon Annunciations...................................... 88

Trafﬁc Annunciation .................................................... 88

TAWS Annunciations ................................................... 89

Altitude Alerting ......................................................... 89

Low Altitude Annunciation .......................................... 90

Minimum Descent Altitude/Decision Height Alerting ...... 90

Radar Altimeter .......................................................... 92

2.4 Abnormal Operations ............................................. 94

Abnormal GPS Conditions ........................................... 94

Directional Gyro (DG) Mode ........................................ 95

Unusual Attitudes ....................................................... 96

SECTION 3 ENGINE INDICATION SYSTEM

3.1 EIS Display ............................................................... 98

Interstage Turbine Temperature .................................. 100

Torque ..................................................................... 100

Propeller Tachometer (RPM) ....................................... 101

Turbine Speed .......................................................... 102

Fuel Flow ................................................................. 102

Oil Pressure .............................................................. 103

Oil Temperature ........................................................ 103

3.2 EIS Display in Reversionary Mode ...................... 104

Reversionary Display ................................................. 105

SECTION 4 AUDIO PANEL AND CNS

4.1 Overview ................................................................ 107

Audio Panel Volume Control ...................................... 107

PFD Controls and Frequency Display ........................... 108

Audio Panel Controls ................................................ 110

Control Unit ............................................................. 112

4.2 COM Operation...................................................... 114

COM Transceiver Selection and Activation ................... 114

COM Transceiver Manual Tuning ................................ 115

Quick-Tuning and Activating 121.500 MHz .................. 117

Auto-Tuning the COM Frequency ................................ 118

Frequency Spacing .................................................... 122

Automatic Squelch .................................................... 123

Volume .................................................................... 123

4.3 NAV Operation....................................................... 124

NAV Radio Selection and Activation ........................... 124

NAV Receiver Manual Tuning ..................................... 125

Auto-Tuning a NAV Frequency from the MFD............... 128

Marker Beacon Receiver ............................................ 133

DME Tuning ............................................................. 134

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4.4 Mode S Transponders ........................................... 135

GTX 33 Transponder Controls ..................................... 136

GTX 33 Transponder Mode Selection .......................... 137

TCAS II Transponder Controls (optional) ...................... 139

TCAS II Transponder Mode Selection (optional) ............ 140

Entering a Transponder Code ..................................... 142

IDENT Function ........................................................ 144

4.5 Additional Audio Panel Functions ....................... 145

Power-Up ................................................................. 145

Mono/Stereo Headsets .............................................. 145

Speaker ................................................................... 145

Unmuted Inputs ....................................................... 145

Intercom .................................................................. 146

Passenger Address (PA) System .................................. 147

Simultaneous COM Operation .................................... 147

Clearance Recorder and Player ................................... 148

4.6 Audio Panels Preﬂight Procedure ....................... 149

4.7 Abnormal Operation ............................................. 151

Stuck Microphone ..................................................... 151

COM Tuning Failure ................................................... 151

PFD Failure, Dual System ........................................... 152

Audio Panel Fail-Safe Operation ................................. 152

Reversionary Mode ................................................... 153

SECTION 5 FLIGHT MANAGEMENT

5.1 Introduction ........................................................... 155

Navigation Status Box ............................................... 156

5.2 Using Map Displays .............................................. 158

Map Orientation ....................................................... 158

Map Range .............................................................. 160

Map Panning ............................................................ 162

Measuring Bearing and Distance ................................ 167

Topography .............................................................. 168

Map Symbols ........................................................... 171

Airways ................................................................... 177

Track Vector ............................................................. 179

Wind Vector ............................................................. 180

Nav Range Ring........................................................ 181

Fuel Range Ring ....................................................... 182

Field of View (SVS) .................................................... 183

Selected Altitude Intercept Arc ................................... 184

5.3 Waypoints .............................................................. 185

Airports ................................................................... 186

Intersections ............................................................ 193

NDBs ....................................................................... 195

VORs ....................................................................... 197

User Waypoints ........................................................ 199

5.4 Airspaces ................................................................ 205

5.5 Direct-to-Navigation ........................................... 210

5.6 Flight Planning ...................................................... 216

Flight Plan Creation .................................................. 217

Adding Waypoints to an Existing Flight Plan ................ 222

Adding Airways to a Flight Plan ................................. 224

Adding Procedures to a Stored Flight Plan .................. 227

Flight Plan Storage ................................................... 234

Flight Plan Editing .................................................... 236

Along Track Offsets ................................................... 240

Parallel Track ............................................................ 241

Activating a Flight Plan Leg ....................................... 244

Inverting a Flight Plan ............................................... 245

Flight Plan Views ...................................................... 246

Closest Point of FPL .................................................. 249

User-Deﬁned Holding Patterns ................................... 249

5.7 Vertical Navigation ............................................... 254

Altitude Constraints .................................................. 256

5.8 Procedures ............................................................. 260

Departures ............................................................... 261

Arrivals ................................................................... 264

Approaches ............................................................. 267

5.9 Trip Planning .......................................................... 275

Trip Planning ............................................................ 275

Weight Planning ....................................................... 279

Weight Caution And Warning Conditions .................... 281

5.10 RAIM Prediction .................................................... 282

5.11 Navigating a Flight Plan ....................................... 286

5.12 Abnormal Operation ............................................. 315

SECTION 6 HAZARD AVOIDANCE

6.1 SiriusXM Weather .................................................. 318

Activating Services .................................................... 318

Using SiriusXM Weather Products .............................. 320

Weather Softkeys on the Weather Data Link (XM) Page 324

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6.2 Garmin Connext Weather ..................................... 354

Connext Data Requests ............................................. 361

Garmin Connext Weather Products ............................. 365

Abnormal Operations ................................................ 381

6.3 Airborne Color Weather Radar ............................ 383

System Description ................................................... 383

Principles of Pulsed Airborne Weather Radar ............... 383

Safe Operating Distance ............................................ 387

Basic Antenna Tilt Setup ............................................ 388

Practical Application Using the Basic Tilt Setup ............ 388

Weather Mapping and Interpretation ......................... 389

Ground Mapping and Interpretation ........................... 400

6.4 Stormscope ............................................................ 401

Setting Up Stormscope on the Navigation Map ........... 402

Selecting the Stormscope Page .................................. 405

6.5 TAWS-B ................................................................... 407

Displaying TAWS-B Data ............................................ 408

TAWS-B Alerts .......................................................... 412

System Status ........................................................... 418

6.6 Proﬁle View Terrain ............................................... 420

Proﬁle View Display .................................................. 421

6.7 TAWS-A ................................................................... 424

TAWS-A Page ........................................................... 426

TAWS-A Alerts .......................................................... 428

System Status ........................................................... 440

TAWS-A Abnormal operations .................................... 441

6.8 Trafﬁc Information Service (TIS) .......................... 443

Trafﬁc Map Page ....................................................... 446

TIS Alerts ................................................................. 447

System Status ........................................................... 448

6.9 Garmin GTS 800 Series Trafﬁc ............................. 451

Theory of Operation .................................................. 451

Trafﬁc Alerts ............................................................. 454

System Test .............................................................. 455

Operation ................................................................ 456

6.10 L-3 Skywatch Trafﬁc .............................................. 464

TAS Symbology ......................................................... 464

Operation ................................................................ 465

Altitude Display ........................................................ 468

Trafﬁc Map Page Display Range ................................. 468

TAS Alerts ................................................................ 470

System Status ........................................................... 470

6.11 Honeywell KTA 870 Trafﬁc ................................... 472

TAS Symbology ......................................................... 472

Operation ................................................................ 473

Altitude Display ........................................................ 476

Trafﬁc Map Page Display Range ................................. 476

TAS Alerts ................................................................ 478

System Status ........................................................... 479

6.12 TCAS II Trafﬁc ......................................................... 480

Theory of Operation .................................................. 480

TCAS II Alerts ........................................................... 481

System Test .............................................................. 486

Operation ................................................................ 487

System Status .......................................................... 493

SECTION 7 AUTOMATIC FLIGHT CONTROL SYSTEM

7.1 AFCS Overview ...................................................... 495

Additional AFCS Controls .......................................... 497

Basic Autopilot Operation .......................................... 498

7.2 Flight Director Operation ..................................... 499

Activating the Flight Director ..................................... 499

AFCS Status Box ....................................................... 500

Flight Director Modes ................................................ 501

Switching Flight Directors .......................................... 501

Command Bars ......................................................... 502

Underspeed Protection .............................................. 503

7.3 Vertical Modes ....................................................... 505

Pitch Hold Mode (PIT) ............................................... 506

Selected Altitude Capture Mode (ALTS) ....................... 507

Altitude Hold Mode (ALT) .......................................... 508

Vertical Speed Mode (VS) .......................................... 509

Flight Level Change Mode (FLC) ................................. 510

Vertical Navigation Modes (VPTH, ALTV) ..................... 512

Glidepath Mode (GP) ................................................ 517

Glideslope Mode (GS) ............................................... 519

Takeoff (TO) and Go Around (GA) Modes .................... 520

Level Mode (LVL) ...................................................... 520

7.4 Lateral Modes ........................................................ 521

Roll Hold Mode (ROL) ............................................... 522

Low Bank Mode ....................................................... 522

Heading Select Mode (HDG) ...................................... 523

Navigation Modes (GPS, VOR, LOC) ............................ 524

Approach Modes (GPS, VAPP, LOC) ............................. 526

Backcourse Mode (BC) .............................................. 528

Level Mode (LVL) ...................................................... 529

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7.5 Autopilot and Yaw Damper Operation ............... 530

Flight Control ........................................................... 530

Engagement ............................................................. 531

Control Wheel Steering ............................................. 531

Disengagement ........................................................ 532

7.6 Example Flight Plan .............................................. 533

Departure ................................................................ 534

Intercepting a VOR Radial .......................................... 536

Flying a Flight Plan/GPS Course ................................. 537

Descent ................................................................... 538

Approach ................................................................. 544

Go Around/Missed Approach ..................................... 548

7.7 AFCS Annunciations and Alerts ........................... 550

AFCS Status Alerts .................................................... 550

Overspeed Protection ................................................ 551

7.8 Abnormal Operation ............................................. 552

Suspected Autopilot malfunction ................................ 552

Overpowering Autopilot Servos .................................. 552

SECTION 8 ADDITIONAL FEATURES

8.1 Synthetic Vision Technology (SVT) ...................... 554

SVT Operation .......................................................... 555

SVT Features ............................................................ 557

Field of View ............................................................ 565

8.2 SafeTaxi .................................................................. 567

SafeTaxi Cycle Number and Revision .......................... 570

8.3 ChartView .............................................................. 573

ChartView Softkeys ................................................... 574

Terminal Procedures Charts ....................................... 575

Chart Options ........................................................... 583

Day/Night View ........................................................ 589

ChartView Cycle Number and Expiration Date ............. 591

8.4 FliteCharts .............................................................. 594

FliteCharts Softkeys .................................................. 595

Terminal Procedures Charts ....................................... 596

Chart Options ........................................................... 603

Day/Night View ........................................................ 607

FliteCharts Cycle Number and Expiration Date ............. 609

8.5 Airport Directory ................................................... 612

Airport Directory Database Cycle Number and Revision 613

8.6 Satellite Telephone ............................................... 615

Registering with Garmin Connext

®

............................ 615

Disable/Enable Iridium Transceiver.............................. 616

Telephone Communication ........................................ 617

Text Messaging (SMS) ............................................... 630

8.7 WI-FI Connections ................................................. 642

8.8 SiriusXM Radio Entertainment ............................ 647

Activating SiriusXM Satellite Radio Services ................ 647

Using SiriusXM Radio ................................................ 649

8.9 Scheduler ............................................................... 652

8.10 Flight Data Logging .............................................. 654

8.11 Electronic Stability & Protection (ESP

™

) ............ 656

Roll Engagement ...................................................... 657

Pitch Engagement..................................................... 659

High Airspeed Protection ........................................... 659

8.12 Abnormal Operation ............................................. 660

SVT Troubleshooting ................................................. 660

Reversionary Mode ................................................... 660

Unusual Attitudes ..................................................... 661

GSR 56 & GDL 59/69/69A Troubleshooting .................. 662

APPENDICES

Annunciations and Alerts ............................................... 665

Alert Level Deﬁnitions ............................................... 666

Aircraft Alerts ........................................................... 667

Comparator Annunciations ........................................ 669

Reversionary Sensor Annunciations ............................ 670

G1000 System Annunciations .................................... 670

G1000 System Message Advisories ............................. 673

AFCS Alerts .............................................................. 687

TAWS ALERTS ...........................................................688

Pilot Proﬁle Import/Export Messages .......................... 692

Database Management .................................................. 693

Jeppesen Databases .................................................. 693

Garmin Databases .................................................... 697

Garmin Aviation Glossary .............................................. 703

Frequently Asked Questions .......................................... 713

Map Symbols ................................................................... 717

INDEX

Index .................................................................................. I-1

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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 Beechcraft 300/B300

Series. 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 1040A

Primary Flight Display (PFD)

•

GDU 1500

Multi Function Display (MFD)

•

GIA 63W

Integrated Avionics Unit

•

GDC 74B/7400

Air Data Computer (ADC)

•

GEA 71

Engine/Airframe Unit

•

GRS 77/7800

Attitude and Heading Reference

System (AHRS)

•

GMU 44

Magnetometer

•

GMA 1347D

Dual Audio System with Integrated

Marker Beacon Receiver

•

GTX 33/33D/3000

Extended Squitter Mode S

Transponder

•

GDL 69A

Satellite Data Link Receiver

•

GWX 68/70

Weather Radar

•

GCU 477

MFD Control Unit

•

GDL 59

Data Link

•

GSR 56

Iridium Transceiver

•

GTS 800/820/825/850/855/8000

Trafﬁc Avoidance

System

•

GRA 5500

Radio Altimeter

•

GMC 710

AFCS Control Unit

•

GA 58

Directional Antenna

•

GTP 59

Outside Air Temperature (OAT) Probe

•

GSA 80

AFCS Servos

•

GSA 9000

AFCS Servo

•

GSM 85A/86

Servo Gearboxes

•

GSM 9100

Servo Gearbox

A top-level G1000 system block diagram is shown in Figure 1-1.

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

In the Beechcraft 300/B300 Series, 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 1040A

(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, the MFD, and with the on-side GIA 63W

Integrated Avionics Unit 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 via HSDB connection.

•

GIA 63W

(2) – Functions as the main communication hub, linking all LRUs with the on-side PFD. Each

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

integration microprocessors. Each GIA 63W is paired with the on-side PFD via HSDB connection. The GIA

63Ws are not paired together and do not communicate with each other directly.

•

GDC 74B/7400

(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 it communicates with

the on-side GIA 63W, on-side GDU 1040A, GDU 1040A MFD, and on-side GRS 77/7800, using an ARINC 429

digital interface (it also interfaces directly with the on-side GTP 59). The GDC 74B/7400 is designed to operate

in Reduced Vertical Separation Minimum (RVSM) airspace.

•

GEA 71

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

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

•

GRS 77/7800

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

GDU 1040A, the GDU 1040A MFD, and the on-side GIA 63W. The GRS 77/7800 contains advanced sensors

(including accelerometers and rate sensors) and interfaces with the on-side GMU 44 to obtain magnetic ﬁeld

information, with the GDC 74B/7400 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 77/7800 for processing to determine

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

GRS 77/7800, using an RS-485 digital interface.

•

GMA 1347D

(2) – Integrates NAV/COM digital audio, intercom system and marker beacon controls, and is

installed in dual conﬁguration on the outboard side of PFD1 and PFD2. This unit also enables the manual

control of the display reversionary mode (red

DISPLAY BACKUP

button) and communicates with the on-side

GIA 63W, using an RS-232 digital interface.

•

GTX 33/33D/3000

(2) – Solid-state transponders that provide Modes A, C, S and ADS-B 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.

•

GDL 69A

(1) – A satellite radio receiver that provides data link 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

the MFD via HSDB connection. Subscriptions to the SiriusXM Weather or SiriusXM Satellite Radio services are

required to enable the GDL 69A capability.

•

GDL 59

(1) – GDL 59 operation is performed with the MFD through the HSDB. Connectivity with the GSR 56

for the Iridium telephone feature is through the RS-232 bus.

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GSR 56

(1) – The Iridium Transceiver operation for voice communication is by means of a telephone handset in

the cabin and pilot and copilot headsets in the cockpit. The transceiver can also send and receive data provided

by the GDL 59 through the RS-232 bus, and provide Garmin Connext

®

Weather and SMS functions.

•

GWX 68/70

(1) – Provides airborne weather and ground mapped radar data to the MFD, through the GDL 69A,

via HSDB connection.

•

GCU 477

(1) – Provides the Flight Management System (FMS) controls for the MFD 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 both PFDs.

•

GTP 59

(2) – Provides Outside Air Temperature (OAT) data to the on-side GDC 74B/7400.

•

GTS 800/820/825/850/855/8000

– The GTS 800/820/825 Trafﬁc Advisory System (TAS), GTS 850/855 TCAS

I, and GTS 8000 TCAS II use active interrogations of Mode S and Mode C transponders to provide trafﬁc

information to the pilot independent of the air trafﬁc control system.

•

GRA 5500

(1) – Provides altitude above the ground (AGL) to the MFD, through the GIA 63W, via HSDB

connection.

•

GA 58

– The GA 58 is directional antenna for the Trafﬁc Avoidance System. One top-mounted directional

antenna is required. Optional bottom mounted antenna offers better threat visibility.

•

GA 36

(1) and

GA 37

(1) – The GA 36 is a through-mount GPS/SBAS antenna. The GA 37 is a through-mount

GPS/SBAS antenna with XM/Data Link.

•

GSA 80

(4), and

GSM 85A/GSM 86

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

and yaw, and pitch trim. These units interface with each GIA 63W. The servo gearboxes are responsible for

transferring the output torque of the servo actuator to the mechanical ﬂight-control surface linkage.

•

GSA 9000

(1), and

GSM 9100

(1) – The GSA 9000 servo is used for the automatic control of rudder boost.

These units interface with each GIA 63W. The servo gearbox is responsible for transferring the output torque

of the servo actuator to the mechanical ﬂight-control surface linkage

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GSA 9000

(Rudder Boost)

GDU 1040A

(PFD #1)

GDU 1040A

(PFD #2)

GDU1500

(MFD)

GIA63W #2

GSA80

(Yaw)

GSA80

(Roll)

GSA 80

(Pitch)

GSA 80

(Pitch Trim)

GRS 77/7800

#1

GIA 63W #1

GMC710

GMU44#1

GEA71#2

GEA71#1

GDC 74B/7400

#1

GTP59#1

GMA1347D

#2

GMA 1347D

#1

GTX 33/33D/

3000 #1

GDL 69AGWX 68/70

GCU 477

GTX 33/33D/

3000 #2

GRA 5500

GRS 77/7800

#2

GMU44#2

GDC 74B/7400

#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

GSR 56GDL 59

GTS 8XX/8000

Figure 1-1 G1000 System (LRU Conﬁguration)

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