Garmin AG-5B Pilot's Guide

G1000

TM

Pilot’s Guide for the

Tiger AG-5B

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Part Number Change Summary

190-00617-00

(Rev. A)

Initial Release

Record of Revisions

Revision Date of Revision Revision Page Range Description

A 07/12/05 i – I-5 Initial release.

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FRONT MATTER

COPYRIGHT .................................................................................. i

TABLE OF CONTENTS ............................................................. ii

WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS ............................................... x

WARRANTY ................................................................................xii

SECTION 1 SYSTEM OVERVIEW

1.1 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION ..............................................1-1

1.2 LRU DESCRIPTIONS ....................................................1-1

1.3 PFD/MFD CONTROLS ................................................1-6

1.4 SECURE DIGITAL CARDS ..........................................1-8

1.5 SYSTEM POWER-UP ....................................................1-9

1.6 DISPLAY BACKLIGHTING ........................................1-11

1.7 SYSTEM OPERATION ................................................1-11

Normal Mode ..................................................................1-11

Reversionary Mode .......................................................1-12

AHRS Modes of Operation ...........................................1-13

GPS Input Failure ......................................................1-13

Air Data Input Failure ................................................1-13

Magnetometer Failure ...............................................1-13

1.8 CHECKLISTS ..................................................................1-14

SECTION 2 PRIMARY FLIGHT DISPLAY

2.1 INTRODUCTION .............................................................2-1

2.2 BACKLIGHTING ..............................................................2-4

2.3 SOFTKEY FUNCTION ...................................................2-5

2.4 FLIGHT INSTRUMENTS ..............................................2-9

Airspeed Indicator ...........................................................2-9

Speed Indication .........................................................2-9

Speed Ranges .............................................................2-9

Airspeed Trend Vector .................................................2-9

Vspeed References ......................................................2-9

True Airspeed Box .......................................................2-9

Attitude Indicator ..........................................................2-10

Pitch Indication .........................................................2-10

Roll Indication ...........................................................2-11

Slip/Skid Indication ....................................................2-11

Altimeter .........................................................................2-12

Altitude Values ..........................................................2-12

Altitude Reference Bug ..............................................2-12

Altitude Trend Vector .................................................2-12

Altitude Reference Box ..............................................2-12

Barometric Setting Box ..............................................2-12

Metric Display ...........................................................2-13

Vertical Deviation/Glideslope Indicator .......................2-13

Marker Beacon Annunciations ...................................2-13

Vertical Speed Indicator ...............................................2-14

Vertical Speed Pointer ...............................................2-14

Horizontal Situation Indicator ....................................2-15

360˚ HSI

...............................................................2-15

Arc HSI

................................................................2-16

Heading Indication ....................................................2-16

Turn Rate Indicator ....................................................2-17

Course Deviation Indicator ........................................2-17

Bearing Pointers and Information Windows ................2-18

Navigation Source .....................................................2-19

2.5 COMMUNICATION, NAVIGATION &
SURVEILLANCE

............................................................2-20

Communication Frequency Window ..........................2-20

Navigation Frequency Window ...................................2-20

Navigation Status Bar ...................................................2-21

Transponder Status Bar ................................................2-22

Transponder Operation ..............................................2-22

Transponder Code Selection .......................................2-22

2.6 SUPPLEMENTAL FLIGHT DATA ............................2-23

Outside Air Temperature Box ......................................2-23

System Time Box ............................................................2-23

Traffic Annunciation ......................................................2-23

Inset Map .........................................................................2-24

Working with Menus .....................................................2-26

Auxiliary Window Keys .................................................2-27

Auxiliary Windows .........................................................2-27

Timer/References Window .........................................2-27

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Generic Timer

.......................................................2-28

Vspeeds and Vspeed Bug Status

...........................2-28

Flight ID

...............................................................2-29

Nearest Airports Window ...........................................2-29

Direct-to Window ......................................................2-30

Direct-to Navigation

.............................................2-30

Flight Plan Window ...................................................2-32

Create New Flight Plan

.........................................2-33

Activate Leg

.........................................................2-33

Store Flight Plan

...................................................2-33

Invert Flight Plan

..................................................2-34

Delete Flight Plan

.................................................2-34

Load Departure

....................................................2-35

Load Arrival

..........................................................2-36

Load Approach

.....................................................2-36

Remove Departure

...............................................2-37

Remove Arrival

.....................................................2-37

Remove Approach

................................................2-37

Closest Point of FPL

..............................................2-37

Change Fields

......................................................2-38

Restore Defaults

...................................................2-38

Procedures Window ..................................................2-38

Select Approach

...................................................2-39

Select Arrival

........................................................2-40

Select Departure

...................................................2-41

Activate Approach

................................................2-41

Activate Vector-To-Final

........................................2-41

2.7 REVERSIONARY MODE ...........................................2-42

2.8 WARNINGS, CAUTIONS & ALERTS .....................2-43

Alerts Window ................................................................2-43

Annunciation Window ...................................................2-43

SECTION 3 NAV/COM

3.1 OVERVIEW .......................................................................3-1

Windows and Fields .........................................................3-2

Radio Selection ................................................................3-2

Controls ..............................................................................3-3

Tuning Box .........................................................................3-4

Switching Between Radios ............................................3-4

Manually Tuning a Frequency .......................................3-4

Radio Indicators ...............................................................3-5

Volume ...............................................................................3-5

Frequency Transfer Arrow ..............................................3-5

3.2 COM OPERATION .........................................................3-6

Frequency spacing ...........................................................3-6

Automatic Squelch ..........................................................3-6

Selecting a COM Radio ...................................................3-6

Emergency Frequency (121.500 MHz) ..........................3-7

Quick-Tuning and Activating 121.500 MHz .................3-7

Stuck Microphone ............................................................3-7

3.3 NAV OPERATION ..........................................................3-8

Frequency range ..............................................................3-8

Morse Code Identifier .....................................................3-8

NAV Radio Selection for navigation ............................3-8

3.4 FREQUENCY AUTO-TUNING ....................................3-9

Auto-tuning on the PFD .................................................3-9

Auto-tuning on the MFD ..............................................3-10

WPT – Airport Information Page ................................3-10

WPT – VOR Information Page ....................................3-12

NRST – Nearest Airports Page ....................................3-13

NRST – Nearest VOR Page .........................................3-14

NRST – Nearest Frequencies Page ..............................3-15

Auto-Tuning on Approach Activation

(NAV Frequencies) ..........................................................3-16

SECTION 4 TRANSPONDER

4.1 OVERVIEW .......................................................................4-1

Transponder Softkeys .....................................................4-1

Transponder Status Bar ..................................................4-1

Mode S Features ..............................................................4-2

Traffic Information Service (TIS) ..................................4-2

4.2 OPERATION .....................................................................4-3

Mode Selection ................................................................4-3

Ground Mode (Automatic) ...........................................4-3

Standby Mode (Manual) ..............................................4-3

Manual ON Mode .......................................................4-3

Altitude Mode (Automatic or Manual) .........................4-4

Reply Status ................................................................4-4

Code Selection ..................................................................4-4

Entering a Code ..........................................................4-4

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VFR Code ....................................................................4-5

Important Codes .........................................................4-5

IDENT Function .................................................................4-5

SECTION 5 AUDIO PANEL

5.1 OVERVIEW .......................................................................5-1

Transceivers .......................................................................5-1

Mono/Stereo Headsets ...................................................5-2

Unmuted/Unswitched Inputs .........................................5-2

Front Panel Controls .......................................................5-2

5.2 OPERATION .....................................................................5-4

Power-up and Fail-safe Operation ...............................5-4

Power-up ....................................................................5-4

Fail-safe Operation ......................................................5-4

Selecting and Deselecting Keys ...................................5-4

Lighting ..............................................................................5-4

Transceiver Keys ...............................................................5-4

COM MIC Keys ............................................................5-4

COM Keys ...................................................................5-4

Transmitting ................................................................5-5

Optional COM Muting .....................................................5-5

COM Muting on Receive .............................................5-5

COM Muting on Transmit ............................................5-5

PA Function .......................................................................5-5

Speaker ..............................................................................5-5

Marker Beacon Receiver ................................................5-6

Description and Operation ...........................................5-6

Marker Beacon Signal Sensitivity .................................5-6

Marker Beacon Volume Adjustment ............................5-6

Navigation Radios ...........................................................5-7

Intercom System (ICS) Isolation ...................................5-8

PILOT Mode ................................................................5-8

COPILOT Mode ...........................................................5-8

CREW Mode ...............................................................5-8

ALL Mode ...................................................................5-8

Intercom Volume and Squelch Control .......................5-9

Intercom Volume Control .............................................5-9

Intercom Manual Squelch Control ................................5-9

Master Avionics Squelch (MASQ) .................................5-9

Digital Clearance Recorder with Playback

Capability ........................................................................5-10

Reversionary Mode .......................................................5-10

SECTION 6 ENGINE INDICATION SYSTEM

6.1 INTRODUCTION ..............................................................6-1

EIS Indicators ....................................................................6-1

Round Dial Gauge .......................................................6-1

Horizontal Bar Indicators .............................................6-1

Bar Graphs (Lean Page Only) .......................................6-1

Digital Readouts .........................................................6-1

6.2 ENGINE PAGE .................................................................6-2

Tachometer .......................................................................6-2

Fuel Pressure Indicator ...................................................6-2

CHT Indicator ....................................................................6-2

Oil Temperature Indicator ..............................................6-2

Oil Pressure Indicator .....................................................6-2

Ammeter ............................................................................6-2

Voltmeter ...........................................................................6-2

Fuel Qty GAL Indicator ...................................................6-3

6.3 LEAN PAGE ......................................................................6-4

Cylinder Select .................................................................6-4

Assist ..................................................................................6-4

6.4 SYSTEM PAGE ................................................................6-6

SECTION 7 MULTI FUNCTION DISPLAY OPERATION

7.1 DESCRIPTION .................................................................7-1

7.2 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT ............................................7-1

7.3 MFD POWER-UP ...........................................................7-1

Splash Screen Information ............................................7-1

7.4 MFD BACKLIGHTING ..................................................7-2

7.5 MFD SOFTKEYS

.............................................................7-2

7.6 ELECTRONIC CHECKLISTS (OPTIONAL) .............7-2

Displaying the Checklist Page ......................................7-2

Selecting a Procedure Group ........................................7-3

Selecting a Checklist within the Procedure Group ..7-3

Selecting a Checklist Item .............................................7-3

Removing the Check mark from a Checklist Item ....7-3

Advancing to the Next Checklist ..................................7-3

One-Button Access to Emergency Procedures ..........7-3

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Exiting the Checklist Page .............................................7-3

7.7 MFD PAGE GROUPS ....................................................7-6

7.8 WORKING WITH MENUS ...........................................7-7

7.9 NAVIGATION MAP PAGE ..........................................7-8

Navigation Map Page Operations ................................7-9

Changing the Map Orientation .....................................7-9

Selecting a Map Range ...................................................7-9

Using the Auto Zoom Feature .......................................7-9

Identifying Aviation Map Data ...................................7-10

Decluttering the Map ...................................................7-11

Map Panning ...................................................................7-12

Displaying Topographic Data on the Navigation

Map Page .........................................................................7-14

Displaying Terrain Information on the

Navigation Map Page ...................................................7-15

Displaying Traffic on the Navigation Map Page .....7-15

MFD Data Bar ..................................................................7-16

Navigation Map Page Options Menu ........................7-16

Map Setup .......................................................................7-16

Map Group Options .......................................................7-16

Orientation ...............................................................7-17

Auto Zoom ................................................................7-18

Land Data .................................................................7-18

Track Vector ..............................................................7-19

Wind Vector ..............................................................7-19

Nav Range Ring ........................................................7-20

Topo Data .................................................................7-20

Topo Range ..............................................................7-21

Terrain Data ..............................................................7-21

Obstacle Data ...........................................................7-22

Fuel Range Ring (Fuel RNG) (RSV) .............................7-22

Traffic Group ..................................................................7-23

Aviation Group Options ..............................................7-25

Land Group Options ......................................................7-27

Measure Bearing/Distance ...........................................7-29

7.10 TRAFFIC MAP PAGE ................................................7-30

TIS Symbology ................................................................7-31

Traffic Map Page Operations .......................................7-31

Power-Up Test ...........................................................7-31

Changing the Map Range ..........................................7-31

Operating Mode ........................................................7-32

TIS Audio Alert ..........................................................7-32

TIS Traffic Status ........................................................7-33

Traffic Banner

.......................................................7-33

7.11 TERRAIN PROXIMITY PAGE ................................7-34

Terrain Proximity Page Operations ...........................7-35

Displaying Obstacle Data .............................................7-36

Obstacle Shapes ........................................................7-36

Navigation Map Display Conditions ...........................7-36

7.12 DIRECT-TO NAVIGATION ......................................7-37

Direct-to Navigation Operations ................................7-38

Selecting a Direct-to Waypoint ...................................7-38

Selecting a Direct-to Destination by Facility or
City Name

............................................................7-38

Selecting a Direct-to Destination from the Active
Flight Plan

............................................................7-39

Selecting the Nearest Airport as a Direct-to
Destination

..........................................................7-40

Shortcuts .................................................................7-40

Canceling Direct-to Navigation .................................7-41

Specifying a Course to a Waypoint .............................7-41

7.13 FLIGHT PLANS ...........................................................7-42

Active Flight Plan Page ................................................7-42

Active Flight Plan Page Options .................................7-42

Create a New Flight Plan ...........................................7-43

Activate Leg ..............................................................7-44

Store Flight Plan ........................................................7-45

Invert Flight Plan .......................................................7-46

Delete a Waypoint .....................................................7-46

Load a Departure ......................................................7-47

Load an Arrival ..........................................................7-48

Load an Approach .....................................................7-49

Remove a Departure, Arrival, or Approach ..................7-50

Closest Point of Flight Plan Feature ............................7-50

Change Fields ...........................................................7-51

Restore Defaults ........................................................7-51

Shortcuts ..................................................................7-51

Flight Plan Catalog Page ..............................................7-52

Flight Plan Catalog Page Operations .......................7-52

Activate a Flight Plan ................................................7-53

Stop Navigating a Flight Plan ....................................7-53

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Invert and Activate a Flight Plan ................................7-54

Create a New Flight Plan ...........................................7-54

Copy a Flight Plan .....................................................7-55

Delete a Flight Plan ...................................................7-55

Delete All Flight Plans ................................................7-56

Sort By Comment/Number .........................................7-56

Point-n-Shoot Flight Plan Creation Feature .................7-57

Vertical Navigation (VNAV) Page ...............................7-58

VNAV Page Menu Options .........................................7-59

7.14 PROCEDURES ............................................................7-60

Arrivals and Departures ...............................................7-60

Approaches .....................................................................7-61

G1000 Navigational Guidance for Approaches .......7-61

Selecting Approaches ...................................................7-62

7.15 WAYPOINT PAGE GROUP .....................................7-65

Page Selection ................................................................7-65

Airport Information Page (INFO) ................................7-66

Airport Information Page Operations ..........................7-66

Airport Runway Information Field ..............................7-68

Airport Frequency Information Field ........................7-69

Airport Frequency Descriptions ..................................7-70

Airport Information Page Options .............................7-70

Departure Information Page (DP) ..............................7-71

Arrival Information Page (STAR) ................................7-72

Approach Information Page ........................................7-74

Intersection Information Page ...................................7-76

Intersection Information Page Operations ..................7-77

NDB Information Page ..................................................7-78

NDB Information Page Operations .............................7-79

NDB Information Page Options ..................................7-80

VOR Information Page ..................................................7-81

VOR Information Page Operations .............................7-82

VOR Information Page Options ..................................7-83

User Waypoint Information Page ...............................7-84

User Waypoint Information Page Operations ..............7-85

Creating User Waypoints ..............................................7-86

Creating User Waypoints from the Navigation

Map Page .................................................................7-87

Modifying User Waypoints ..........................................7-88

User Waypoint Information Page Options ...............7-89

7.16 AUXILIARY PAGE GROUP ....................................7-92

Trip Planning Page .........................................................7-92

Trip Planning .............................................................7-93

Fuel Planning ............................................................7-94

Other Statistics ..........................................................7-95

Utility Page ...............................................................7-96

Utility Page Operations ..............................................7-97

Trip Statistics .............................................................7-98

Scheduler .................................................................7-98

GPS Status Page .............................................................7-99

Satellite Status Page ................................................7-100

RAIM Prediction ......................................................7-102

GPS Signal Strength ................................................7-103

System Setup Page ......................................................7-104

Pilot Profiles ............................................................7-105

Selecting the Active Profile ......................................7-105

Creating a Profile ....................................................7-105

Deleting a Profile ....................................................7-106

Renaming a Profile ..................................................7-106

Date/Time ...............................................................7-107

Display Units ...........................................................7-107

Map Datums ...........................................................7-108

Airspace Alerts ........................................................7-109

Arrival Alerts ...........................................................7-110

Audio Alerts ............................................................7-111

MFD Data Bar Fields ...............................................7-111

GPS CDI ..................................................................7-112

COM Configuration .................................................7-112

Nearest APT ............................................................7-113

System Status Page .....................................................7-114

7.17 NEAREST PAGE GROUP ......................................7-115

Navigating to a Nearest Waypoint ..........................7-116

Nearest Airports Page ..............................................7-118

Nearest Intersections Page .......................................7-120

Nearest NDB Page ........................................................7-121

Nearest VOR Page ........................................................7-122

Nearest User Waypoint Page .....................................7-124

Nearest Frequencies Page .........................................7-125

Nearest Airspaces Page ..............................................7-127

Airspace Alerts Box .................................................7-128

Airspaces ................................................................7-129

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SECTION 8 ANNUNCIATIONS & ALERTS

8.1 INTRODUCTION .............................................................8-1

8.2 ALERT LEVEL DEFINITIONS .....................................8-2

8.3 AG-5B AIRCRAFT ALERTS .........................................8-3

WARNING Alerts ...............................................................8-3

CAUTION Alerts .................................................................8-3

Message Advisory Alerts ................................................8-4

Voice Alerts .......................................................................8-4

8.4 G1000 SYSTEM ANNUNCIATIONS ........................8-5

8.5 G1000 SYSTEM MESSAGE ADVISORIES ...........8-8

MFD & PFD Message Advisories ...................................8-8

Database Message Advisories ......................................8-9

GMA 1347 Message Advisories ...................................8-10

GIA 63 Message Advisories ..........................................8-11

GEA 71 Message Advisories .........................................8-13

GTX 33 Message Advisories .........................................8-13

GRS 77 Message Advisories .........................................8-14

GMU 44 Message Advisories .......................................8-14

GDC 74A Message Advisories ......................................8-15

Miscellaneous Message Advisories ............................8-15

SECTION 9 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT

9.1 STORMSCOPE INTERFACE .........................................9-1

Displaying Stormscope Lightning Data on the

Navigation Map Page .....................................................9-1

Stormscope Lightning Data Display Range ...................9-3

Customized Display .....................................................9-3

Clearing Stormscope Lightning Data Using the

Navigation Map Page Options Menu ...........................9-4

Stormscope Page .............................................................9-5

Stormscope Page Operations .......................................9-6

9.2 GARMIN GDL 69/69A OPTIONAL INTERFACE ..9-7

Introduction ......................................................................9-7

GDL 69 Weather ...............................................................9-7

Displaying XM Weather Products on the

Navigation Map Page ..................................................9-8

Navigation Map Page Weather Control Softkeys ...........9-8

Navigation Map Setup Options ....................................9-8

Displaying Weather Data on the Nearest Pages ............

9-8
Displaying METAR and TAF information on the

Airport Information Page .............................................9-9

Displaying Weather Data on the AUX - Trip Planning

Page Map .................................................................9-10

Displaying Weather Data on the Flight Plan

Page Maps ................................................................9-10

Displaying Weather on the Weather Data Link Page ..9-10

Weather Data Link Page Softkeys ...............................9-10

NEXRAD Abnormalities ..............................................9-11

NEXRAD Limitations ..................................................9-11

NEXRAD Intensity .....................................................9-12

Weather Data Link Page Setup ..................................9-17

Map Panning Information-Weather Data Link Page ....9-17

Weather Product Symbols ...........................................9-18

Weather Product Age ................................................9-18

GDL 69A – XM Digital Audio Entertainment ............9-19

XM Information Page ................................................9-19

Data and Audio Radio ID ...........................................9-20

Service Class .............................................................9-20

Weather Products Window ........................................9-20

XM Radio Page (Figure 9-12) .......................................9-21

XM Radio Softkeys ....................................................9-21

Active Channel ..........................................................9-21

Channels ..................................................................9-21

Category ...................................................................9-21

Volume .....................................................................9-23

Presets ......................................................................9-23

GDL 69 Troubleshooting ...............................................9-24

APPENDIX A SD CARD USE ........................................APP-1

Aviation Database .......................................................APP-1

Terrain Database ..........................................................APP-1

APPENDIX B ABBREVIATIONS, ACRONYMS &
NAV TERMS

..........................................................................APP-2

APPENDIX C QUESTIONS & ANSWERS .................APP-7

APPENDIX D G1000 MAP DATUMS ......................APP-11

APPENDIX E GENERAL TIS INFORMATION .......APP-13

Introduction ................................................................APP-13

TIS vs. TCAS .................................................................APP-13

TIS Limitations ............................................................APP-13

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APPENDIX F MAP SYMBOLS ....................................APP-15

Airport ..........................................................................APP-15

NAVAIDS .......................................................................APP-15

Basemap .......................................................................APP-15

Traffic ............................................................................APP-16

Lightning Strike .........................................................APP-16

Miscellaneous .............................................................APP-16

Line Symbols ...............................................................APP-17

Obstacle database ....................................................APP-18

Terrain Color Chart ....................................................APP-18

APPENDIX G G1000 SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS ..APP-19

GDU 1040 MFD & PFD ................................................APP-19

GMA 1347 Audio Panel .............................................APP-19

GIA 63 Integrated Avionics Units ...........................APP-19

GDC 74A Air Data Computer ...................................APP-20

GTX 33 Mode S Transponder ...................................APP-20

GEA 71 Engine/Airframe Unit ..................................APP-20

GDL 69/69A Weather Data Link ...............................APP-20

GRS 77 AHRS ...............................................................APP-21

INDEX

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

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WARNINGS & CAUTIONS

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 Garmin G1000, as installed in Tiger AG-5B 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 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.

CAUTION: 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.”

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WARNINGS & CAUTIONS

CAUTION: 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.

CAUTION: To reduce the risk of unsafe operation, carefully review and understand all aspects of the G1000
Pilot’s Guide documentation. 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.

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.

CAUTION: The GDU 1040 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.

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.

NOTE: 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.
Avoid the clusters to avoid the thunderstorms. In the cell display mode, even a single discharge point may
represent thunderstorm activity and should therefore be avoided.

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WARRANTY

LIMITED WARRANTY

This Garmin product is warranted to be free from defects in materials or workmanship for two years from the date of purchase. Within this
period, Garmin will, at its sole option, repair or replace any components that fail in normal use. Such repairs or replacement will be made at no
charge to the customer for parts and labor, provided that the customer shall be responsible for any transportation cost. This warranty does not
cover failures due to abuse, misuse, accident, or unauthorized alterations or repairs.

THE WARRANTIES AND REMEDIES CONTAINED HEREIN ARE EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESS OR IMPLIED OR
STATUTORY, INCLUDING ANY LIABILITY ARISING UNDER ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE,
STATUTORY OR OTHERWISE. THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS, WHICH MAY VARY FROM STATE TO STATE.

IN NO EVENT SHALL GARMIN BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, WHETHER RESULTING
FROM THE USE, MISUSE, OR INABILITY TO USE THIS PRODUCT OR FROM DEFECTS IN THE PRODUCT. Some states do not allow the exclusion of
incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitations may not apply to you.

Garmin retains the exclusive right to repair or replace the unit or software, or to offer a full refund of the purchase price, at its sole discretion.
SUCH REMEDY SHALL BE YOUR SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY FOR ANY BREACH OF WARRANTY.

To obtain warranty service, contact your local Garmin Authorized Service Center. For assistance in locating a Service Center near you, visit the
Garmin Web site at “http://www.garmin.com”

or contact Garmin Customer Service at 800-800-1020.

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SECTION 1 SYSTEM OVERVIEW

1.1 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION

This section is designed to provide an overview of the
G1000 Integrated Cockpit System as installed in the Tiger
AG-5B aircraft.

The G1000 includes the following Line Replaceable
Units (LRUs):

• GDU 1040 Primary Flight Display (PFD)

• GDU 1040 Multi Function Display (MFD)

• GIA 63 Integrated Avionics Units (2)

• GEA 71 Engine/Airframe Unit

• GDC 74A

Air Data Computer (ADC)

• GRS 77 Attitude & Heading Reference System
(AHRS)

• GMU 44 Magnetometer

• GMA 1347 Audio System with integrated Marker
Beacon Receiver

• GTX 32 or GTX 33 Mode S Transponder

• GDL 69/69A Data Link (optional)

All LRUs have a modular design, which greatly
eases troubleshooting and maintenance of the G1000
system. A top-level G1000 block diagram is given in
Figure 1-1. Additional or optional interfaces are depicted
in Figure 1-2.

NOTE: Refer to the Appendices for detailed
specifications regarding the G1000 LRUs.

1.2 LRU DESCRIPTIONS

• GDU 1040 – The GDU 1040 has a 10.4-inch LCD
display with 1024 x 768 resolution. The left dis

­play is configured as a PFD and the right display is
configured as a MFD. Both GDU 1040s link and
display all functions of the G1000 system during
flight. The displays communicate with each other
through a High-Speed Data Bus (HSDB) Ethernet
connection. Each display is also paired with an
Ethernet connection to a GIA 63 Integrated Avionics
Unit.

• GMA 1347 – The GMA 1347 integrates NAV/COM
digital audio, intercom system and marker beacon
controls. The GMA 1347 also controls manual
display reversionary mode (red DISPLAY BACKUP
button) and is installed between the MFD and the
PFD. The GMA 1347 communicates with both
GIA 63s using an RS-232 digital interface.

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• GIA 63 – The GIA 63 is the central Integrated
Avionics Unit (IAU) of the G1000 system. The
GIA 63 is the main communications hub, linking
all LRUs with the PFD and the MFD displays. Each
GIA 63 contains a GPS receiver, VHF COM/NAV/GS
receivers, and system integration microprocessors.
Each GIA 63 is paired with a GDU 1040 display
through an Ethernet connection. The GIAs do not
communicate with each other directly.

• GRS 77 – The GRS 77 is an Attitude and Heading
Reference System (AHRS) that provides aircraft
attitude and heading information to both the
G1000 displays and the GIA 63s. The unit con

­tains advanced sensors, accelerometers, and rate
sensors. In addition, the GRS 77 interfaces with
the GDC 74A Air Data Computer and the GMU 44
Magnetometer. The GRS 77 also utilizes two GPS
signal inputs sent from the GIA 63s. Attitude and
heading information is sent using an

ARINC 429
digital interface to both GDU 1040s and GIA 63s.
The AHRS modes of operation are discussed later
in this document.

• GMU 44 – The GMU 44 Magnetometer measures
local magnetic field information. Data is sent to
the GRS 77 AHRS for processing to determine air­craft magnetic heading. This unit receives power
directly from the GRS 77 and communicates with
the GRS 77 using an RS-485 digital interface.

• GDC 74A – The GDC 74A Air Data Computer
processes information received from the pitot/static
system and the outside air temperature (OAT)
sensor. The GDC 74A provides pressure altitude,
airspeed, vertical speed and OAT information to the
G1000 system and communicates with the GIA 63s,
GDU 1040s and GRS 77 using an ARINC 429 digital
interface.

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• GEA 71 – The GEA 71 receives and processes signals
from the engine and airframe sensors. Sensor types
include engine temperature and pressure sensors as
well as fuel measurement and pressure sensors. The
GEA 71 communicates with both GIA 63s using an
RS-485 digital interface.

• GTX 33 – The GTX 33 is a solid-state, Mode S
transponder that provides Modes A, C and S opera­tion. The GTX 33 is controlled through the PFD
and communicates with both GIA 63s through an
RS-232 digital interface.

• GDL 69/69A (optional) – The GDL 69/69A is an
XM satellite radio receiver that provides real-time
weather information to the G1000 MFD. The GDL
69A also provides digital audio entertainment in the
cockpit. The GDL 69/69A communicates with the
MFD on the High-Speed Data Bus. A subscription
to the XM Satellite Radio service is required for the
GDL 69/69A to be used.

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Figure 1-1 Basic G1000 System

No. 1 GIA 63

Integrated Avionics Unit

System Inegration Processors

I/O Processors

VHF COM

VHF NAV/LOC

GPS

Glideslope

No. 2 GIA 63

Integrated Avionics Unit

System Integration Processors

I/O Processors

VHF COM

VHF NAV/LOC

GPS

Glideslope

GTX 33

Transponder

High-Speed Data Bus (Ethernet)

Reversionary

Control

GEA 71

Engine/Airframe

Unit

GDC 74A

Air Data

Computer

OAT

Airspeed

Altitude

Vertical Speed

GRS 77

AHRS

Attitude

Rate of Turn

Slip/Skid

GMU 44

Magnetometer

Heading

G

P

S

O

u

t

p

u

t

G

P

S

O

u

t

p

u

t

Reversionary

Control

GMA 1347

Audio Panel

GDU 1040 (PFD)

GDU 1040 (MFD)

Autopilot

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Figure 1-2 G1000 Optional Features

High-Speed Data Bus (Ethernet)

No. 2 GIA 63

Integrated Avionics Unit

System Integration Processors

I/O Processors

VHF COM

VHF NAV/LOC

GPS

Glideslope

L3

Stormscope

Lightning Strike and

Thunderstorm Detection

(optional)

GDL 69/69A

Data Link

Real-time Weather and
Digital Audio Enter tainment
(subscription-based service

optional)

NOTE: For information on all optional equipment shown in the above fi gure, consult the section on optional
equipment. This document assumes that the reader is already familiar with the operation of this additional
equipment.

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1.3 PFD/MFD CONTROLS

Figure 1-3 PFD/MFD Controls

421 6

5

7

9

8

3

17

12

13

11

10

16

15

14

NAV Knob

NAV VOL/ID Knob

NAV Frequency Toggle Key

Heading Knob

Course/Baro Knob

COM VOL/SQ Knob

COM Frequency Toggle Key

COM Knob

Range Joystick

8

9

5

6

7

4

3

2

1

Flight Plan Key

Altitude Knob

Enter Key

Procedure Key

Direct-to Key

Clear Key

Menu Key

Flight Management System Knob

11

12

13

14

15

16

17

10

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The G1000 controls and keys have been designed to
simplify the operation of the system and to minimize
workload as well as the time required to access sophis

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ticated functionality. The following list provides an over

­view of the primary function(s) of the keys and knobs
located on the display 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 receiver. Press to toggle the tuning cursor (cyan
box) between the NAV1 and NAV2 fields.

• (4) Heading Knob – Manually selects a heading.
When this knob is pressed, a window displaying a
digital heading momentarily appears to the left of the
heading indicator and the heading bug synchronizes
with the compass lubber line.

• (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.

• (7) Dual COM Knob – Tunes the MHz (large knob)
and kHz (small knob) standby frequencies for the
COM transceiver. Pressing the knob toggles the
tuning cursor (cyan 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 destination waypoint and establish a direct course
to the selected destination (specified by 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 imme

­diately display the Navigation Map Page, press and
hold the CLR key (MFD only).

• (13) Dual FMS Knobs – 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 a
combination of 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 charac

­ters for the highlighted cursor location. When the
G1000 displays a list of information that is too long
for the display screen, a scroll bar appears along the
right side of the display to indicate the availability of
additional items within the selected category. Press
the FMS/PUSH CRSR knob to activate the cursor
and turn the large knob to scroll through the list.

• (14) MENU Key – Displays a context-sensitive list
of options. This option list allows the user to access
additional features or to make setting changes that
relate to certain pages.

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• (15) PROC Key – Selects approaches, departures
and arrivals from the flight plan. When using a
flight plan, 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.

• (16) ENT Key – Accepts a menu selection or data
entry. This key is used to approve an operation or
to complete data entry. It is also used to confirm
selections and information entries.

• (17) Dual ALT Knob – Sets the reference altitude
in the window located above the Altimeter. The
large knob selects the thousands, while the small
knob selects the hundreds.

NOTE: The selected COM (displayed in green)
is controlled by the COM MIC key on the audio
panel (GMA 1347).

1.4 SECURE DIGITAL CARDS

The GDU 1040 data card slots use Secure Digital (SD)
cards. SD cards are used for aviation database updates
and terrain database storage.

To install an SD card:

1. Insert the SD card in the SD card slot located
on the right side of the display bezel (the front
edge of the card should be flush with the face
of the display bezel).

To remove an SD card:

1. Gently press on the SD card to release the
spring latch and eject the card.

NOTE: Refer to the Appendices for instructions
on updating the aviation database.

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1.5 SYSTEM POWER-UP

The G1000 system is integrated with the aircraft elec­trical system and receives power directly from electrical
busses. The Garmin G1000 PFD/MFD and supporting
sub-systems include both power-on and continuous built­in test features that exercise the processor, RAM, ROM,
external inputs and outputs to provide safe operation.

While the system begins to initialize, test annuncia

­tions are displayed to the pilot at power-up, as shown in
the figure below. All system annunciations should clear
within one (1) minute of power-up. The GMA 1347 also
annunciates all bezel lights briefly upon power-up.

On the PFD, the AHRS system displays the ‘AHRS
ALIGN: Keep Wings Level’ message and begins to initialize.
The AHRS should display valid attitude and heading fields
within one (1) minute of power-up. The AHRS can align
itself while the aircraft is taxiing or during level flight.

Figure 1-4 PFD Initialization

NOTE: Refer to the Pilot’s Operating Handbook

for specific procedures concerning avionics power
application and emergency power supply opera­tion.

NOTE: Refer to the Appendices for AHRS initial­ization bank angle limitations.

NOTE: Refer to the Annunciations and Alerts
section for more information regarding system
annunciations and alerts.

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When the MFD powers up, the MFD Power-up page
displays the following data:

• System version

• Copyright

• Checklist filename (if installed)

• Land database name and version

• Obstacle database name and version

• Terrain database name and version

• Aviation database name, version, and effective
dates

Figure 1-5 MFD Power-up Page

When this information has been reviewed for currency
(to ensure that no databases have expired), the pilot is
prompted to continue. Current database information is
displayed with valid operating dates, cycle number and
database type.

Press the

ENT key to acknowledge this information
and proceed to the Navigation Map Page. When the
system has acquired a sufficient number of satellites to
determine a position, the Navigation Map Page appears
showing the aircraft current position.

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1.6 DISPLAY BACKLIGHTING

The G1000 PFD and MFD displays use photocell tech-

nology to automatically adjust for ambient lighting con

­ditions. Photocell calibration curves are pre-configured
to optimize display appearance through a broad range of
cockpit lighting conditions. PFD, MFD, and GMA 1347
bezel/key lighting is normally controlled directly by the
existing instrument panel dimmer bus.

If desired, the PFD and MFD display backlighting
may be adjusted manually. PFD, MFD, and GMA 1347
bezel/key brightness can also be adjusted manually as
well. GMA 1347 bezel/key brightness is directly tied to
the MFD bezel/key adjustment.

NOTE: Refer to the Primary Flight Display section
for instructions on how to manually adjust the
display backlighting.

Figure 1-6 G1000 Normal Mode

1.7 SYSTEM OPERATION

NORMAL MODE

The PFD and MFD are connected together on a single

Ethernet bus, allowing for high-speed communication be

­tween the two units. Each GIA 63 is connected to a single
display, as shown in Figure 1-1. This allows the units to
share information, enabling true system integration.

In normal operating mode, the PFD displays graphical

flight instrumentation in lieu of traditional gyro instru

­ments. Attitude, heading, airspeed, altitude, and vertical
speed are all shown on one display. The MFD shows a
full-color moving map with navigation information. Both
displays offer control for COM and NAV frequency selec

­tion, as well as for the heading, course/baro and altitude
reference functions. On the left of the MFD display, the
Engine Indication System (EIS) cluster shows engine and
airframe instrumentation. Figure 1-6 gives an example of
the G1000 system in normal mode.

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REVERSIONARY MODE

Should a failure occur in either display, the G1000
automatically enters reversionary mode. In reversionary
mode, all important flight information is shown on the
remaining display. Figure 1-6 shows an example where
the PFD fails.

If a display fails, the GIA 63-GDU 1040 Ethernet inter

­face is cut off. Thus, the GIA can no longer communicate
with the remaining display (refer to Figure 1-1), and the
NAV and COM functions provided to the failed display by
the GIA are flagged as invalid on the remaining display.
The system reverts to using backup paths for the GRS 77,
GDC 74A, GEA 71 and GTX 33, as required. The change
to backup paths is completely automated for all LRUs,
and no pilot action is required.

Figure 1-7 G1000 Reversionary Mode (Failed PFD)

NOTE: The system alerts the pilot when backup

paths are utilized by the LRUs. Refer to the
Annunciations and Alerts section for further
information regarding these and other system
alerts.

Reversionary mode may also be manually activated by
the pilot if the system fails to detect a display problem.
Reversionary mode is activated manually by pressing
the red DISPLAY BACKUP button at the bottom of the
GMA 1347. Pressing this button again deactivates rever­sionary mode.

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AHRS MODES OF OPERATION

In addition to using internal sensors, the GRS 77
AHRS uses GPS information, magnetic field data and air
data to assist in attitude/heading calculations. In normal
(primary) mode, the AHRS relies upon GPS and magnetic
field measurements. If either external measurement is un­available or invalid, the AHRS uses air data information
to assist in attitude determination. Four AHRS modes of
operation are available (see table below) and depend upon
the combination of the sensor inputs available. Loss of air
data, GPS, or magnetometer sensor inputs is communi­cated to the pilot by message advisory alerts.

GPS Input Failure

The G1000 system provides two sources of GPS infor

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mation. If a single GPS receiver fails, or if the informa

­tion provided from one of the GPS receivers is unreliable,
the AHRS transitions seamlessly to using the other GPS
receiver. An alert message informs the pilot of the use of
the backup GPS path. If both GPS inputs fail, the AHRS
continues to operate in reversionary ‘No GPS’ mode, so
long as air data and magnetometer inputs are available
and valid.

AHRS Mode

Available AHRS Functions Available Sensor Inputs

Pitch Roll Heading

GPS Input

(At least one)

GMU 44

Magnetometer

GDC 74A

Air Data Computer
Normal/Primary X X X X X X
Reversionary:

No GPS

X X X – X X

Reversionary:
No Magnetometer

X X – X – X

Reversionary:
No Magnetometer
No Air Data

X X – X – –

Air Data Input Failure

A failure of the air data input has no effect on the AHRS
output while AHRS is operating in normal (primary)
mode. A failure of the air data input while the AHRS is
operating in reversionary ‘No GPS’ mode results in invalid
attitude and heading information on the PFD (as indicated
by red ‘X’ flags).

Magnetometer Failure

If the magnetometer input fails, the AHRS transitions
to one of the reversionary ‘No Magnetometer’ modes and
continues to output valid attitude information. However,
the heading output on the PFD is flagged as invalid with
a red ‘X’.

NOTE: Refer to the Annunciations and Alerts
section for specific AHRS alert information.

NOTE: Aggressive maneuvering in any of the
three reversionary modes listed below can
degrade AHRS accuracy.

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1.8 CHECKLISTS

As an option, the G1000 MFD is able to display elec­tronic checklists customized for the Tiger AG-5B. The
G1000 accesses the Tiger AG-5B checklists from an SD
card which is inserted into a slot on the bezel.

If the SD card contains a valid checklist file, the
Power-up Page displays both the aircraft make and model
to which the checklist applies and copyright information.

With the Checklist Page displayed:

• If the SD card contains an invalid check­list file, the page displays ‘INVALID CHECK

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LIST’.

• If the SD card does not contain any
checklist, the page displays ‘CHECKLIST
NOT PRESENT’.

If a valid checklist file exists, pressing the

CHKLIST

softkey allows access to all checklists. Pressing the

EXIT
softkey exits the Checklist Pages and displays the page
last viewed.

NOTE: The checklists cannot be edited from
within the system. Refer to the Garmin Aviation
Checklist Editor (ACE) User’s Guide for informa­tion on creating and editing checklists.

The Checklist Page displays the following data:

• Selected checklist group

• Selected checklist title

• Selected checklist text, including:

• Plain text

• Notes

• Cautions

• Warnings

• Challenge/Response pairs

• Challenges with no responses

• Check state of each checkable item

• Checklist complete indicator

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Figure 1-8 Sample Checklist

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