Garmin A36, G36 Reference Guide

TM

G1000

Cockpit Reference Guide

for the Beechcraft A36/G36

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This manual reflects the operation of System Software version 0458.01 or later for the Beechcraft A36/G36. 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, & NOTES

WARNING: Navigation and terrain separation must NOT be predicated upon the use of the terrain function.
The G1000 Terrain Proximity 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
Proximity feature is only to be used as an aid for terrain avoidance and is not certified for use in applications
requiring a certified terrain awareness system. 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: The Jeppesen database used in the G1000 system must be updated regularly in order to ensure
that its information remains current. Updates are released every 28 days. A database information packet is
included in the G1000 package. Pilots using an outdated database do so entirely at their own risk.

WARNING: The basemap (land and water data) must not be used for navigation, but rather only for non-navi­gational situational awareness. Any basemap indication should be compared with other navigation sources.

WARNING: Traffic information shown on the G1000 Multi Function Display 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 interface for hazardous weather penetration (thunderstorm penetration)
is prohibited. Weather information on the G1000 MFD is approved only for weather avoidance, not penetra­tion.

WARNING: Use of the GDL 69 Weather Interface for hazardous weather penetration is prohibited. Weather
information provided by the GDL 69 is approved only for weather avoidance, not penetration.

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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: The Garmin G1000, as installed in the Beechcraft A36/G36 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: For safety reasons, G1000 operational procedures must be learned on the ground.

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 Beechcraft A36/G36 Pilot’s Operating Handbook. 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 Airman’s Information Manual
(AIM) recommend avoiding “by at least 20 miles any thunderstorm identified as severe or giving an intense
radar echo.”

CAUTION: The GDU 1040 PFD and GDU 1043 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.

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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. 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.

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RECORD OF REVISIONS

Part Number Change Summary

190-00525-00 Initial release.

Revision Date of Revision Affected Pages Description

A 7/05 i-Index-4 Initial release

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION 1: SYSTEM OVERVIEW .................................... 1-1

1.1 PFD/MFD Controls ................................................... 1-2

1.2 PFD Softkeys ............................................................ 1-4

1.3 MFD Softkeys ..........................................................1-7

1.4 MFD Page Groups ................................................... 1-8

1.5 Backlighting ............................................................. 1-8

SECTION 2: FLIGHT INSTRUMENTS .............................. 2-1

2.1 Airspeed Indicator .................................................. 2-3

Speed Indication .........................................................2-3

Speed Ranges ............................................................. 2-3

Airspeed Trend Vector ................................................. 2-3

Vspeed References ...................................................... 2-3

2.2 Attitude Indicator ..................................................2-3

2.3 Altimeter .................................................................. 2-4

Altitude Reference Bug ................................................ 2-4

Altitude Trend Vector ................................................... 2-4

Barometric Setting Box ................................................ 2-4

2.4 Vertical Deviation/Glideslope Indicator ............ 2-4

2.5 Marker Beacon Annunciations ............................2-4

2.6 Vertical Speed Indicator ....................................... 2-5

2.7 Horizontal Situation Indicator (HSI) ...................2-5

Course Pointer ............................................................ 2-6

Course Deviation Indicator (CDI) ..................................2-6

Bearing Pointers and Information Windows .................. 2-6

DME Radio (optional) .................................................. 2-7

Navigation Source ....................................................... 2-7

SECTION 3: ENGINE INDICATION SYSTEM (EIS) .... 3-1

3.1 Engine Display ......................................................... 3-1

3.2 Lean Engine Display ............................................... 3-1

3.3 Engine System Display .......................................... 3-2

SECTION 4: NAV/COM AND TRANSPONDER .......... 4-1

4.1 Radio Status Indications ....................................... 4-3

4.2 Volume ...................................................................... 4-3

4.3 Automatic Squelch ................................................. 4-3

4.4 Quickly Activating 121.500 MHz .......................... 4-3

4.5 Optional NAV Radios ............................................. 4-3

DME Radio (optional) .................................................. 4-3

4.6 Frequency Auto-tuning ......................................... 4-4

Auto-tuning on the PFD .............................................. 4-4

Auto-tuning on the MFD .............................................4-4

4.7 Transponder ............................................................. 4-4

Mode Selection ...........................................................4-4

Ground Mode (Automatic)
Reply Status
Code Selection

Flight ID Reporting ...................................................... 4-5

........................................................... 4-4

....................................................... 4-4

...................................... 4-4

SECTION 5: AUDIO PANEL ................................................5-1

5.1 COM Radio Selection ............................................. 5-2

5.2 Marker Beacon Receiver ....................................... 5-2

Marker Beacon Signal Sensitivity .................................5-2

5.3 Nav Radio Audio Selection ................................... 5-2

5.4 Intercom System (ICS) Isolation .......................... 5-3

5.5 Intercom Squelch Control ..................................... 5-3

5.6 Digital Clearance Recorder with Playback

Capability ................................................................. 5-4

SECTION 6: AUTOMATIC FLIGHT CONTROL ............. 6-1

6.1 Mode Annunciations .............................................. 6-1

6.2 Overspeed Protection ...........................................6-2

6.3 AP Engagement/Disengagement ........................ 6-2

Automatic Disengagement ..........................................6-3

Manual Disengagement ..............................................6-3

Control Wheel Steering ................................................6-3

Yaw Damper ...............................................................6-3

6.4 Loss of Data ............................................................. 6-3

6.5 Pitch Axis Modes ....................................................6-3

Pitch Hold Mode (PIT) ................................................. 6-4

Altitude Hold Mode (ALT) ............................................ 6-5

Vertical Speed Mode (VS) ............................................ 6-6

Flight Level Change Mode (FLC) ..................................6-7

Go-Around Mode (GA) ................................................ 6-8

Glideslope (GS) ........................................................... 6-8

6.6 Roll Axis Modes ....................................................... 6-9

Roll Hold Mode (ROL) .................................................. 6-9

Heading Select Mode (HDG) ...................................... 6-10

Navigation Mode (GPS, VOR, LOC, or BC) ................... 6-11

Navigation Mode Armed

Approach Mode (GPS, VAPP or LOC) .......................... 6-12

Go Around (GA) ........................................................ 6-12

6.7 Example Procedures Using AFCS ....................... 6-13

Departure .................................................................6-14

Intercepting a VOR Radial ..........................................6-15

Flying a Flight Plan / GPS Course ............................... 6-16

Flight Level Change (Descent) .................................... 6-17

ILS Approach ............................................................. 6-18

Go-Around / Missed Approach ...................................6-19

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SECTION 7: NAVIGATION .................................................. 7-1

7.1 Navigation Map Page ............................................ 7-1

Select the MAP Page Group ......................................... 7-1

7.2 Direct-to Navigation .............................................. 7-1

Direct-to Navigation from the MFD .............................. 7-1

Direct-to Navigation from the PFD ............................... 7-2

7.3 Airport Information ............................................... 7-3

Select the Airport Information Page .............................7-3

Enter a Waypoint Facility Name or City Location ........... 7-3

Access Runway Information ......................................... 7-3

Access Frequency Information ...................................... 7-3

7.4 Intersection Information ...................................... 7-4

Select the Intersection Information Page ...................... 7-4

Access Information on an Intersection ......................... 7-4

7.5 NDB Information ..................................................... 7-4

Select the NDB Information Page .................................7-4

View Information on a Specific NDB ............................7-4

7.6 VOR Information ..................................................... 7-5

Select the VOR Information Page ................................. 7-5

Access Information on a VOR ....................................... 7-5

7.7 User Waypoint Information Page .......................7-5

7.8 Nearest Airports ..................................................... 7-5

Nearest Airport Information on the MFD ...................... 7-5

Nearest Airports Information on the PFD ...................... 7-6

7.9 Nearest Intersections ............................................ 7-6

Select the Nearest Intersections Page ........................... 7-6

View Information on the Nearest Intersection ..............7-7

7.10 Nearest NDB ............................................................ 7-7

Select the Nearest NDB Page ....................................... 7-7

Access Information on a Specific NDB .......................... 7-7

7.11 Nearest VOR ............................................................. 7-7

Select the Nearest VOR Page ....................................... 7-7

View Information on the Nearest VOR .......................... 7-7

Select and Load a VOR Frequency ................................ 7-8

7.12 Nearest User Waypoint .......................................... 7-8

Select the Nearest User Waypoint Page ........................ 7-8

Select a Nearest User Waypoint ................................... 7-8

7.13 Nearest Frequencies ..............................................7-8

Select the Nearest Frequencies Page ............................ 7-8

Select and Load the Nearest ARTCC, FSS, or Weather

Frequency ................................................................... 7-9

7.14 Nearest Airspaces ................................................... 7-9

Select the Nearest Airspaces Page ................................ 7-9

Airspace Alerts Box ..................................................... 7-9

View Additional Details for a Listed Airspace ................ 7-9

View and Quickly Load the Frequency for a Controlling

Agency .......................................................................7-9

SECTION 8: FLIGHT PLANNING ...................................... 8-1

8.1 User Defined Waypoints ........................................ 8-1

Select the User WPT Information Page ......................... 8-1

Create a New User Waypoint ....................................... 8-1

Create User Waypoints from the Navigation

Map Page ................................................................... 8-1

Modify a User Waypoint ..............................................8-2

Delete a User Waypoint ............................................... 8-2

8.2 Viewing the Active Flight Plan ............................ 8-2

8.3 Activate a Stored Flight Plan ............................... 8-2

8.4 Activate a Flight Plan Leg ....................................8-3

8.5 Stop Navigating a Flight Plan .............................. 8-3

8.6 Invert Active Flight Plan ....................................... 8-3

8.7 Create a New Flight Plan ...................................... 8-4

Create a new flight plan using the PFD ........................ 8-4

8.8 Load a Departure ...................................................8-5

8.9 Load an Arrival ........................................................ 8-5

8.10 Load an Approach .................................................. 8-5

8.11 Remove a Departure, Arrival, or Approach

from a Flight Plan ...................................................8-5

8.12 Store a Flight Plan .................................................. 8-5

8.13 Edit a Stored Flight Plan ....................................... 8-5

8.14 Delete a Waypoint from the Flight Plan ............ 8-5

8.15 Invert and Activate a Stored Flight Plan .......... 8-6

8.16 Copy a Flight Plan .................................................. 8-6

8.17 Delete a Flight Plan ............................................... 8-6

8.18 Graphical Flight Plan Creation ............................ 8-6

8.19 Trip Planning ............................................................ 8-7

SECTION 9: PROCEDURES ................................................9-1

9.1 Arrivals and Departures ........................................ 9-1

Load and Activate a Departure Procedure ....................9-1

Load and Activate An Arrival Procedure ........................ 9-1

9.2 Approaches .............................................................. 9-2

Load and/or Activate an Approach Procedure ............... 9-2

Activate An Approach in the Active Flight Plan ............. 9-3

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SECTION 10: HAZARD AVOIDANCE ...........................10-1

10.1 Customizing the Hazard Displays on the

Navigation Map .................................................... 10-1

10.2 Stormscope® (Optional) ..................................... 10-1

Displaying Stormscope Lightning Data on the

Navigation Map Page ................................................ 10-1

Stormscope Page ....................................................... 10-2

10.3 XM Weather (Optional) .......................................10-3

Displaying METAR and TAF information on the

Airport Information Page ........................................... 10-3

Displaying Weather on the Weather Data Link Page ...10-4

NEXRAD Limitations

Map Panning Information – Weather Data Link Page . 10-5

Weather Products and Symbols .................................10-6

Weather Product Age ................................................10-6

10.4 Traffic Information Service (TIS) ....................... 10-7

Displaying Traffic on the Traffic Map Page ................... 10-7

Displaying Traffic on the Navigation Map ...................10-8

TIS Audio Alert ..........................................................10-8

10.5 Skywatch Traffic Advisory System

(TAS)(Optional) ...................................................... 10-8

Displaying Traffic on the Traffic Map Page ................... 10-8

Displaying Traffic on the Navigation Map ...................10-8

10.6 Terrain And Obstacle Proximity ........................10-9

Displaying Terrain and Obstacles on the Terrain

Proximity Page .......................................................... 10-9

Displaying Terrain and Obstacles on the

Navigation Map ........................................................10-9

............................................. 10-4

12.3 AFCS Alerts ............................................................. 12-4

System Status Field ...................................................12-4

12.4 G1000 System Annunciations ............................ 12-5

Voice Alerts ............................................................... 12-5

12.5 G1000 System Alert Messages ........................... 12-7

MFD & PFD Alert Messages ....................................... 12-8

Database Alert Messages .......................................... 12-9

GMA 1347 Alert Messages ...................................... 12-10

GIA 63 Alert Messages ............................................ 12-10

GEA 71 Alert Messages ...........................................12-12

GTX 33 Alert Messages ........................................... 12-13

GRS 77 Alert Messages ........................................... 12-13

GMU 44 Alert Messages .......................................... 12-14

GDL 69 Alert Messages ........................................... 12-14

GDC 74A Alert Messages ........................................ 12-14

Miscellaneous Alert Messages ................................. 12-15

INDEX ...................................................................................Index-1

SECTION 11: ABNORMAL OPERATION ..................... 11-1

11.1 Reversionary Mode .............................................. 11-1

11.2 Abnormal COM Operation .................................. 11-2

11.3 Unusual Attitudes ................................................. 11-2

11.4 Stormscope Operation with Loss of

Heading Input ........................................................ 11-2

SECTION 12: ANNUNCIATIONS & ALERTS ..............12-1

12.1 Alert Level Definitions ........................................ 12-2

12.2 A36/G36 Aircraft Annunciations & Alerts ........ 12-3

WARNING Annunciation ............................................ 12-3

CAUTION Annunciation ............................................. 12-3

ADVISORY Annunciation ............................................ 12-3

Alert Message ........................................................... 12-3

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SECTION 1: SYSTEM OVERVIEW

The purpose of this Cockpit Reference Guide is to
provide the pilot a resource with which to find operat
ing instructions on the major features of the G1000
system more easily. It is not intended to be a
comprehensive operating guide. Complete operat­ing procedures for the complete system are found in the
following documents:

• G1000 Primary Flight Display Pilot’s Guide

• G1000 VHF NAV/COM Pilot’s Guide

• G1000 Transponder Pilot’s Guide

• G1000 GMA 1347 Audio Panel Pilot’s Guide and
Supplement

• G1000 Engine Indication System Pilot’s Guide

• G1000 AFCS Pilot’s Guide

• G1000 Multi Function Display Pilot’s Guide

• G1000 Optional Equipment Pilot’s Guide

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This guide gives the pilot abbreviated operating in­structions for the Primary Flight Display (PFD), Multi
Function Display (MFD), and the GMA 1347 Audio Panel
System.

NOTE: The pilot should read and thoroughly
understand the Beechcraft A36/G36 Pilot’s Oper­ating Handbook (POH) for limitations, procedures
and operational information not contained in
this Cockpit Reference Guide. The Beechcraft
A36/G36 POH always takes precedence over the
information found in this guide.

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1.1 PFD/MFD CONTROLS

3

421 6

5

7

8

9

1-2

18

19

20

21

22

23

17

MFD Only

Figure 1-3 PFD/MFD Controls

24

25

26

27

28

10

11

12

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Functionality of the PFD and MFD controls are the
same with the exception of the dedicated autopilot keys
located only on the MFD bezel.

(1) NAV VOL/ID Knob – Controls the NAV audio level.
Press to toggle the Morse code identifier ON and OFF.
Volume level is shown in the field as a percentage.
(2) NAV Frequency Toggle Key – Toggles the standby
and active NAV frequencies.
(3) Dual NAV Knob – Tunes the MHz (large knob) and
kHz (small knob) standby frequencies for the NAV re

­ceiver. Press to toggle the tuning cursor (light blue box)
between the NAV1 and NAV2 fields.
(4) Heading Knob – Turn to manually select a heading
on the HSI. When pressed, it synchronizes the heading
bug with the compass lubber line. Selected Heading pro

­vides the heading reference to the Flight Director while
operating in Heading Select mode.
(5) Joystick – Changes the map range when rotated. Ac­tivates the map pointer when pressed.
(6) CRS/BARO Knob – The large knob sets the altim­eter barometric pressure and the

small knob adjusts the
course. The course is only adjustable when the HSI is in
VOR1, VOR2, or OBS/SUSP mode. Pressing this knob
centers the CDI on the currently selected VOR.

Selected
Course provides course reference to the Flight Director
when operating in Navigation and Approach modes.
(7) Dual COM Knob – Tunes the MHz (large knob) and
kHz (small knob) standby frequencies for the COM trans­ceiver. Pressing this knob toggles the tuning cursor (light
blue box) between the COM1 and COM2 fields.
(8) COM Frequency Toggle Key – Toggles the standby
and active COM frequencies. Pressing and holding this
key for two seconds automatically tunes the emergency
frequency (121.5 MHz) in the active frequency field.
(9) COM VOL/SQ Knob – Controls COM audio level.
Pressing this knob turns the COM automatic squelch ON
and OFF. Audio volume level is shown in the field as a
percentage.

(10) Direct-to Key – Allows the user to enter a destina

­tion waypoint and establish a direct course to the selected
destination (specified by the identifier, chosen from the
active route, or taken from the map cursor position).
(11) FPL Key – Displays the active Flight Plan Page for
creating and editing the active flight plan, or for accessing
stored flight plans.
(12) CLR Key (DFLT MAP) – Erases information, can­cels an entry, or removes page menus. To display the
Navigation Map Page immediately, press and hold CLR
(MFD only).
(13) Dual FMS Knob – Used to select the page to be
viewed (only on the MFD). The large knob selects a page
group (MAP, WPT, AUX, NRST), while the

small knob
selects a specific page within the page group. Pressing
the small knob turns the selection cursor ON and OFF.
When the cursor is ON, data may be entered in the dif­ferent windows using the small and large knobs. The
large knob is used to move the cursor on the page, while
the small knob is used to select individual characters for
the highlighted cursor location. When the G1000 dis­plays a list that is too long for the display screen, a scroll
bar appears along the right side of the display, indicating
the availability of additional items within the selected cat­egory. Press the FMS/PUSH CRSR knob to activate the
cursor and turn the large FMS knob to scroll through
the list.
(14) MENU Key – Displays a context-sensitive list of op­tions. This list allows the user to access additional features,
or to make setting changes that relate to certain pages.
(15) PROC Key – Selects approaches, departures and ar­rivals from the flight plan. If a flight plan is used, avail­able procedures for the departure and/or arrival airport
are automatically suggested. If a flight plan is not used,
the desired airport and the desired procedure may be se­lected. This key selects IFR departure procedures (DPs),
arrival procedures (STARs) and approaches (IAPs) from
the database and loads them into the active flight plan.

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(16) ENT Key – Accepts a menu selection or data entry.
This key is used to approve an operation or complete data
entry. It is also used to confirm selections and informa­tion entries.
(17) Dual ALT Knob – Sets the reference altitude in the
box located above the Altimeter. The large knob selects
the thousands, while the small knob selects the hun­dreds. Selected altitude provides an altitude setting for
the Altitude Capture/Hold mode, in addition to the stan­dard G1000 altitude alerter function.
(18) AP Key – Engages/disengages the Autopilot and
Flight Director in the default vertical and lateral modes.
(19) FD Key – Activates/deactivates the Flight Director
only. Pressing the FD key turns on the Flight Director in
the default vertical and lateral modes. Pressing the FD
key again deactivates the Flight Director and removes the
command bars, unless the Autopilot is engaged. If the
Autopilot is engaged, the FD key is disabled.

(20) NAV Key – Selects/deselects the Navigation mode.
(21) ALT Key – Selects/deselects the Altitude Hold

mode.

(22) VS Key – Selects/deselects the Vertical Speed mode.
(23) FLC Key – Selects/deselects the Flight Level Change

mode.

(24) YD Key – Engages/disengages the Yaw Damper.
(25) HDG Key – Selects/deselects the Heading Select

mode.

(26) APR Key – Selects/deselects the Approach mode.
(27, 28) NOSE UP/NOSE DN Keys – Controls the ac-

tive pitch reference for the Pitch Hold, Vertical Speed, and
Flight Level Change modes.

1.2 PFD SOFTKEYS

Softkey ON

Softkey OFF

Figure 1-2 PFD Top Level Softkeys

INSET – Press to display the Inset Map in the lower

left corner of the PFD.

OFF

– Press to remove the Inset Map

DCLTR

(3) – Press momentarily to select the
desired amount of map detail. The declutter
level appears adjacent to the DCLTR softkey.

• No declutter: All map features are visible

• Declutter – 1: Declutters land data

• Declutter – 2: Declutters land and SUA data

• Declutter – 3: Declutters large NAV data remaining
(removes everything except the active flight plan)

TRAFFIC

– Press to display TIS or TAS traffic on

the inset map.

TOPO

– Press to display topographical data (i.e.,
coastlines, terrain, rivers, lakes, etc.) and
elevation scale on the inset map.

TERRAIN

– Press to display terrain information

on the inset map.

STRMSCP (optional)

– Press to display the Storm­scope lightning data on the inset map (within
a 200 nm radius of the aircraft).

NEXRAD (optional)

– Press to display NEXRAD

precititation data on the inset map.

XM LTNG (optional)

– Press to display the XM
Radio lightning data on the inset map.

BACK

– Press to return to the previous level

softkey configuration.

PFD – Press to display the additional softkeys for

additional configurations to the PFD.

METRIC

– Press to display the current and refer­ence altitudes in meters, in addition to feet.
Pressing the metric softkey also changes the
barometric setting to hectopascals.

DFLTS

– Press to reset default settings on the PFD.

DME

(optional) – Press to display the DME informa-

tion window.

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SECTION 1

SYSTEM OVERVIEW

BRG1 (bearing)

– Press to cycle through the follow-

ing information:

NAV1

– Displays NAV1 waypoint frequency or
identifier and DME information in the BRG1
information window.

GPS

– Displays GPS waypoint identifier and GPS
distance information in the BRG1 information
window.

OFF

– Remov es the BRG1 information

window.

BRG2 (bearing)

– Press to cycle through the follow-

ing information:

NAV2

– Displays NAV2 waypoint frequency or
identifier and DME information in the BRG2
information window.

GPS

– Displays GPS waypoint identifier and GPS
distance information in the BRG2 information
window.

OFF

– Removes the BRG2 information

window.

STD BARO

– Press to set the barometric pressure
to 29.92 inches of mercury (1013 hPa by
pressing the

BACK

– Press to return to the previous level

METRIC softkey).

softkeys.

Figure 1-3 PFD Softkey Flow Chart – 1

Figure 1-4 PFD Softkey Flow Chart – 2

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SYSTEM OVERVIEW

OBS – Press to select OBS mode on the CDI when

navigating by GPS (only available with active leg).

CDI – Press to change navigation mode on the CDI

between GPS NAV1 and NAV2.

DME (optional) – Press to display the DME Tuning

window.

XPDR – Press to display the transponder mode selec-

tion softkeys.

STBY

– Press to select standby mode.

ON

– Press to select mode A.

ALT

– Press to select altitude reporting mode.

VFR

– Press to automatically squawk 1200 (only
in the U.S.A., refer to ICAO standards for VFR
codes in other countries).

CODE

– Press to display transponder code selection

softkeys 0-7.

0 through 7

– Press numbers to enter code.

IDENT

– Press to provide special aircraft
position identification to Air Traffic Control
(ATC).

BKSP

– Press to remove numbers entered one

at a time.

BACK

– Press to return to the previous level

softkeys.

IDENT

– Press to provide special aircraft position

identification to Air Traffic Control (ATC).

BACK

– Press to return to the previous level

softkeys.

IDENT – Press to provide special aircraft position

identification to Air Traffic Control (ATC).

TMR/REF – Press to display the Timer/References

window.

NRST – Press to display the Nearest Airports

window.

ALERTS – Press to display the Alerts window.

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Figure 1-5 PFD Softkey Flow Chart – 3

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SECTION 1

SYSTEM OVERVIEW

1.3 MFD SOFTKEYS

ENGINE – Pressing this softkey makes available the

LEAN and SYSTEM softkeys which in turn access

the Lean Page and the System Page, respectively.

MAP – pressing this softkey enables the following

softkeys:

TRAFFIC – pressing this softkey displays/removes

Traffic on the Navigation Map.

TOPO – pressing this softkey displays or removes

topographic information on the Navigation Map.

TERRAIN – pressing this softkey displays/removes

terrain and obstacle data on the Navigation Map.

STRMSCP (optional) – pressing this softkey displays/

removes Stormscope lightning data on the Naviga­tion Map.

NEXRAD (optional) – pressing this softkey displays/

removes precipitation data on the Navigation Map.

XM LTNG (optional) – pressing this softkey displays/

removes XM Radio lightning data on the Naviga­tion Map.

BACK – pressing this softkey displays the ENGINE

and MAP top level softkeys.

DCLTR (declutter) – pressing this softkey removes

map information in three levels.

Figure 1-6 MFD Softkeys

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SECTION 1

SYSTEM OVERVIEW

1.4 MFD PAGE GROUPS

1. Turn the

large FMS

knob until the desired page

group is selected.

2. Turn the

small FMS

knob to select pages within

the group. See Figure 1-7.

Nearest Group

Auxiliary Page Group

Waypoint Page Group

Map Page Group

1.5 BACKLIGHTING

To manually adjust the backlight for the
PFD and MFD:

1. Press the
PFD Setup Menu window.

MENU key on the PFD to display the

Number of Pages in Current

Figure 1-7 Page Group Icon

Group

Selected Page

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2. Press the small FMS knob to activate the
cursor. ‘PFD DSPL > AUTO’ is now high
lighted.

3. Turn the small FMS knob to display the
selection window.

4. Turn the FMS knob to select ‘MANUAL’, then
press the ENT key.

5. With the intensity value now highlighted, turn
the small FMS knob to select the desired
backlighting.

6. Turn the large FMS knob to highlight ‘MFD
DSPL > AUTO’ and repeat steps 3 through 5.

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Figure 1-8 PFD Setup Menu Window

SECTION 2: FLIGHT INSTRUMENTS

SECTION 2

FLIGHT INSTRUMENTS

1

2

3

4

5

6

1

NAV Frequency Window

2

Airspeed Indicator

16

15

9

Turn Rate Indicator

10

Barometric Setting Box

14

13

12

11

10

9

8

7

3

True Airspeed Box

4

Heading Box

5

Horizontal Situation Indicator

6

Outside Air Temperature Box

7

System Time Box

8

Transponder Status Bar

Figure 2-1 Default PFD Information

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11

Vertical Speed Indicator

12

Altimeter

13

Altitude Reference Box

14

COM Frequency Window

15

Navigation Status Bar

16

Slip/Skid Indicator

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SECTION 2

FLIGHT INSTRUMENTS

1

11

10

9

2

3

4

1

Traffic Annunciation

2

Selected Heading Box

3

Inset Map

4

BRG1 Information Window

5

DME Information Window

6

BRG2 Information Window

5

7

Alerts Window

8

Selected Course Box

9

Annunciation Window

10

Vertical Deviation/

11

Marker Beacon Annunciation

Figure 2-2 Additional PFD Information

6

Glideslope Indicator

8

7

2-2

Distance to Next Waypoint

Next Waypoint

Desired Track to

Next Waypoint

Figure 2-3 PFD Navigation Status Window (default)

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Current Track

SECTION 2

FLIGHT INSTRUMENTS

2.1 AIRSPEED INDICATOR

Airspeed Trend

Vector

Actual Airspeed

Speed Range

(flap speed range)

True Airspeed

Box

Figure 2-4 Airspeed Indicator

Speed Indication

The indicated airspeed is displayed inside the black
pointer. The pointer will become red upon reaching
Vne.

Vspeed
References
(best glide)

Vspeed References

Vspeed References are turned on or off in the

Timer/References window. Press the

TMR/REF softkey
to display the widow. When active (ON), the Vspeeds
are displayed at their respective locations to the right of
the airspeed scale. To activate the Vspeed References, dis

­play the Timer/Reference window and turn the large FMS
knob to place the cursor in the ON/OFF field. Turn the
small FMS knob to select ON or OFF.

2.2 ATTITUDE INDICATOR

The Slip/Skid Indicator is located under the roll point­er and moves laterally away from the pointer to indicate
lateral acceleration. One Slip/Skid indicator displacement
is equal to one ball displacement when compared to a tra
ditional slip/skid indicator.

10

1

2

-

9

8

Figure 2-5 Red Pointer at Vne

Speed Ranges

The color coded speed range strip denotes flaps op­erating range, normal operating range, and never exceed
speed (Vne). A red range is also present for low speed
awareness. Refer to the Pilot’s Operating Handbook
(POH) for airspeed limitations and indicator markings.

Airspeed Trend Vector

The end of the trend vector displays approximately
what the airspeed will be in 6 seconds if the current rate
of acceleration/deceleration is maintained.

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4

1

Roll Pointer

2

Roll Scale

3

Horizon Line

4

Aircraft Symbol

5

Land Representation

Figure 2-6 Attitude Indicator

6

Aircraft Wing Tips

7

Pitch Scale

8

Slip/Skid Indicator

9

Sky Representation

10

Roll Index

7

6

5

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SECTION 2

FLIGHT INSTRUMENTS

2.3 ALTIMETER

Altitude Reference

Box

Altitude Trend

Vector

Altitude Reference Bug

Figure 2-7 Altimeter

Altitude Reference Bug

The Altitude Reference Bug can be set to any desired
altitude. The bug acts as a visual reference to indicate the
desired altitude is approaching.

To set the altitude reference bug:

ALT

1. Turn the
bug. The
the

large ALT

altitude also appears in the altitude reference
box above the altimeter.

knobs to set the altitude reference

small ALT

knob sets the hundreds and

knob sets the thousands. This

Current Altitude

Barometric Setting

Box

Barometric Setting Box

To set barometric pressure, turn the BARO knob to

select the desired setting.

2.4 VERTICAL DEVIATION/GLIDESLOPE INDICATOR

The Vertical Deviation/Glideslope Indicator appears

when an ILS is tuned in the active NAV field.

2.5 MARKER BEACON ANNUNCIATIONS

Marker Beacon

Annunciation

Vertical

Deviation/Glideslope

Indicator

Figure 2-8 Marker Beacon and Vertical Deviation

2-4

Altitude Trend Vector

The end of the trend vector displays approximately
what the altitude will be in 6 seconds if the current rate of
vertical speed is maintained.

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SECTION 2

FLIGHT INSTRUMENTS

2.6 VERTICAL SPEED INDICATOR

Selected Vertical Speed

Vertical Speed Bug

Vertical Speed Pointer

Figure 2-9 Vertical Speed Indicator

The actual vertical speed is displayed inside the point­er.

Pressing the VS key will display the Vertical Speed Bug.
Press the NOSE UP or NOSE DN key to adjust.

2.7 HORIZONTAL SITUATION INDICATOR (HSI)

14

13

1

2

3

4

5

6

1

Turn Rate Indicator

2

Lateral Deviation Scale

3

Navigation Source

4

Aircraft Symbol

5

Course Deviation Indicator

6

Rotating Compass Rose

7

OBS Mode

8

TO/FROM Indicator

9

Heading Bug

10

Course Pointer

11

Flight Phase

12

Turn Rate and Heading Trend Vector

13

Heading

14

Lubber Line

12

11

10

9

8

7

Figure 2-10 Horizontal Situation Indicator

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SECTION 2

FLIGHT INSTRUMENTS

Turn Rate Indicator and Heading Trend Vector

Each tick mark is at 9 (half standard rate tick mark)
and 18 (standard rate tick mark) degrees to the left and
right of the lubber line. A wide magenta line displays the

Bearing Pointers and Information Windows

Pressing the PFD softkey provides access to the BRG1
and BRG2 softkeys. The BRG1 pointer is a single line
pointer. The BRG2 pointer is a double line pointer.

current turn rate, up to 24 degrees. A magenta arrow­head appears at 25 degrees. This trend vector provides
the pilot with a prediction of what the heading will be in
6 seconds at the present turn rate.

Figure 2-14 Turn Rate Indicator and Heading Trend Vector

Course Pointer

The course pointer is a single line arrow (GPS, VOR1
and LOC1) or double line arrow (VOR2 and LOC2) which
points in the direction of the set course.

DME

Information

Window

Information

Bearing 1

Pointer

Bearing 1

Window

Figure 2-14 HSI with Bearing Information

Bearing 2

Pointer

CDI

Bearing 2

Information

Window

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Figure 2-15 Course Pointer

Course Deviation Indicator (CDI)

The CDI scale automatically adjusts to the current
phase of flight (enroute 5.0 nm, terminal area 1.0 nm,
or approach 0.3 nm). Scaling may be selected manually
from the MFD System Setup Page. See the MFD Pilot’s
Guide for more detail.

Garmin G1000 Cockpit Reference Guide for the Beechcraft A36/G36

Distance to

Bearing Source

Waypoint
Identifier

Bearing

Source

Figure 2-15 BRG1 Information Window

Figure 2-16 BRG2 Information Window

Pointer

Icon

Distance to

Bearing Source

Pointer

Icon

Waypoint

Identifier

Bearing

Source

DME Radio (optional)

To display the DME Information Window, press the
PFD softkey followed by the DME softkey.

Figure 2-17 DME Information Window

Navigation Source

To change between navigation sources:

SECTION 2

FLIGHT INSTRUMENTS

1. Press the

CDI softkey to change from GPS to

VOR1/LOC1.

2. Press the

CDI softkey again to change from

VOR1/LOC1 to VOR2/LOC2.

CDI

3. Press the

softkey a third time to return to

GPS.

When using GPS as the navigation source, the follow­ing may appear:

• INTEG – RAIM is not available

• WARN – GPS detects a position error

• SUSP – Displayed when in OBS Mode indicating
GPS navigation is suspended.

Figure 2-18 GPS INTEG, GPS SUSP, LOC1 and VOR2

To enable/disable OBS mode while navigating
with GPS:

1. Press the

OBS softkey to select OBS Mode.

2. Turn the CRS knob to select the desired course

TO/FROM the waypoint.

3. Press the OBS softkey again to return to normal

operation.

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SECTION 3 – ENGINE

INDICATION SYSTEM (EIS)

SECTION 3: ENGINE INDICATION

SYSTEM (EIS)

3.1 ENGINE DISPLAY

In all cases green indicates normal operation, yellow

indicates caution, and red indicates warning.

Pressing the
LEAN and SYSTEM softkeys which in turn provide ac­cess the Lean Page and the System Page, respectively.

Manifold

Pressure

Gauge

RPM Gauge

Fuel Flow

Indicator

Oil Temperature

Indicator

Ammeter

Fuel Quantity

Indicator

ENGINE softkey makes available the

Fuel Flow

Numeric

Readout

Leaning

Pointer

Cylinder Head

Temperature

Indicator

Oil Pressure

Indicator

Voltmeter

3.2 LEAN ENGINE DISPLAY

Fuel Flow

Numeric

Readout

Cylinder peak

temperature

Exhaust Gas
Temperature

Bar Graph

Cylinder Head

Temperature

Bar Graph

Figure 3-2 LEAN Engine Page

Press the CYL SLCT softkey to select the desired cyl-

inder for monitoring.

The CYL SLCT softkey becomes disabled when the

ASSIST softkey is pressed.

Pressing the ASSIST softkey causes the first cylinder
that peaks to become highlighted and information for that
cylinder to be displayed.

Difference

between peak

and current

temperature of

selected cylinder

EGT Readout

For Selected

Cylinder

CHT Readout

For Selected

Cylinder

Figure 3-1 Default Engine Page

In a maximum power climb or cruise climb, engine
leaning may be done using the Leaning Pointer as a refer­ence when adjusting fuel mixture

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NOTE: The pilot should follow the engine
manufacturer’s recommended leaning procedures
in the Pilot’s Operating Handbook (POH).

Any exceedance of default Engine Page parameters,
while viewing the Lean Engine Page, will cause the display
to automatically switch back to the default Engine Page.

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SECTION 3 – ENGINE

INDICATION SYSTEM (EIS)

3.3 ENGINE SYSTEM DISPLAY

If desired, use the DEC FUEL, INC FUEL and RST

FUEL softkeys to adjust the amount of fuel remaining for

totalizer calculations.

NOTE: Fuel calculations do not use the aircraft
fuel quantity indicators, and are calculated from
the last time the fuel was reset.

System

Information

Fuel Calculation

Information

Electrical

Information

3-2

Figure 3-3 SYSTEM Engine Page

Any exceedance of default Engine Page parameters,
while viewing the System Engine Page, will cause the dis­play to automatically switch back to the default Engine
Page.

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