Garmin DA 40 F, DA 40 Reference Guide

Integrated Flight Deck

Cockpit Reference Guide

Diamond

DA40/40F

SYSTEM OVERVIEW

FLIGHT INSTRUMENTS

ENGINE INDICATION SYSTEM

NAV/COM/TRANSPONDER

AUDIO PANEL

AUTOMATIC FLIGHT CONTROL

NAVIGATION

FLIGHT PLANNING

PROCEDURES

HAZARD AVOIDANCE

ABNORMAL OPERATIONS

ANNUNCIATIONS & ALERTS

INDEX

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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WARNING: Do not use outdated database information. Databases used in the G1000 system must be updated
regularly in order to ensure that the information remains current. Pilots using any outdated database do so
entirely at their own risk.

WARNING: Do not use basemap (land and water data) information for primary navigation. Basemap data is
intended only to supplement other approved navigation data sources and should be considered as an aid to
enhance situational awareness.

WARNING: Traffic information shown on 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: XM Weather should not be used for hazardous weather penetration. Weather information provided
by the GDL 69 is approved only for weather avoidance, not penetration.

WARNING: NEXRAD weather data is to be used for long-range planning purposes only. Due to inherent delays
in data transmission and the relative age of the data, NEXRAD weather data should not be used for short-range

weather avoidance.

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WARNINGS,

CAUTIONS, & NOTES

WARNING: The Garmin G1000, as installed in the Diamond DA40 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 G1000 Flight Manual Supplement. Thoroughly practice basic operation
prior to actual use. During flight operations, carefully compare indications from the G1000 to all available
navigation sources, including the information from other NAVAIDs, visual sightings, charts, etc. For safety
purposes, always resolve any discrepancies before continuing navigation.

WARNING: The illustrations in this guide are only examples. Never use the G1000 to attempt to penetrate
a thunderstorm. Both the FAA Advisory Circular, Subject: Thunderstorms, and the Aeronautical Information
Manual (AIM) recommend avoiding “by at least 20 miles any thunderstorm identified as severe or giving an
intense radar echo.”

CAUTION: The GDU 1040 PFD and GDU 1042 or 1044 MFD displays use a lens coated with a special anti­reflective coating that is very sensitive to skin oils, waxes, and abrasive cleaners. CLEANERS CONTAINING
AMMONIA WILL HARM THE ANTI-REFLECTIVE COATING. It is very important to clean the lens using a clean,
lint-free cloth and an eyeglass lens cleaner that is specified as safe for anti-reflective coatings.

CAUTION: The Garmin G1000 does not contain any user-serviceable parts. Repairs should only be made by
an authorized Garmin service center. Unauthorized repairs or modifications could void both the warranty and
the pilot’s authority to operate this device under FAA/FCC regulations.

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WARNINGS,

CAUTIONS, & NOTES

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.

NOTE: All references to the Diamond DA40 aircraft equally apply to the Diamond DA40F aircraft, unless
otherwise noted.

NOTE: This product, its packaging, and its components contain chemicals known to the State of California to
cause cancer, birth defects, or reproductive harm. This notice is being provided in accordance with California’s
Proposition 65. If you have any questions or would like additional information, please refer to our web site at
www.garmin.com/prop65.

NOTE: Interference from GPS repeaters operating inside nearby hangars can cause an intermittent loss of
attitude and heading displays while the aircraft is on the ground. Moving the aircraft more than 100 yards
away from the source of the interference should alleviate the condition.

NOTE: Lamp(s) inside this product may contain mercury (HG) and must be recycled or disposed of according
to local, state, or federal laws. For more information, refer to our website at www.garmin.com/aboutGarmin/
environment/disposal.jsp.

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Part Number Change Summary

190-00324-00 Initial Release

190-00324-01 Reformat of manual

Added NAV/COM volume levels
Added Flight Timer
Added extended range fuel tanks
Changed NAV1 and NAV2 on the PFD to VOR or LOC
Moved altitude and airspeed trend vectors to opposite sides

190-00324-02 Added WX 500 Stormscope

Added XM Weather
Added ADF/DME
Added bearing pointers
Added fixed pitch propeller engine parameters
Updated fixed pitch propeller engine parameters.
Added reference to DA40F on Copyright page and in Warnings,
Cautions, and Notes

190-00324-03

Added diesel engine parameters

Rev. A

190-00324-04 Added fuel pressure gauge for the DA40

RECORD OF REVISIONS

190-00324-07 Rev. A

190-00324-05 Added GFC 700 Automatic Flight Control System

Added GDU 6.10 software parameters
Updated G1000 System Messages
Removed diesel engine parameters

190-00324-06 Added TAWS

Added XM Muting
Added configurable low airspeed ranges

190-00324-07 Added Stormscope®

Added TAS600
Added Airways, WAAS, VNAV & Charts
Added new engine display
Added database loading instructions
Updated G1000 System Messages
Added other GDU 8.02 parameters

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Section 1: System Overview ......................................... 1-1

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

1.2 PFD Softkeys ............................................................ 1-5

1.3 MFD Softkeys ..........................................................1-8

1.4 MFD Page Groups ...................................................1-9

1.5 Vertical Navigation ..............................................1-10

1.6 Backlighting ........................................................... 1-12

1.7 XM Radio - Automatic Muting ........................... 1-12

1.8 Database Updates ................................................1-12

Jeppesen Aviation Database ......................................1-12

Garmin Databases ..................................................... 1-13

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

Selected Altitude Bug ..................................................2-4

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

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

Altitude Alerting .......................................................... 2-4

Metric Display .............................................................2-5

Low Altitude Annunciation (WAAS Only) ...................... 2-5

2.4 Vertical Deviation/Glidepath/Glideslope

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

2.5 Marker Beacon Annunciations ............................2-7

2.6 Vertical Speed Indicator .......................................2-7

2.7 Barometric Altitude Minimums ........................... 2-7

2.8 Horizontal Situation Indicator (HSI) ................... 2-8

Course Pointer ............................................................ 2-9

Course Deviation Indicator (CDI) .................................. 2-9

Bearing Pointers and Information Windows ................ 2-11

DME (optional) .......................................................... 2-11

Navigation Source ..................................................... 2-11

2.9 Wind Data ...............................................................2-12

2.10 Generic Timer ........................................................2-13

Section 3: Engine Indication System (EIS) ............. 3-1

3.1 DA40 Engine Display .............................................. 3-2

3.2 DA40F Engine Display ............................................ 3-3

3.3 Engine Leaning ........................................................ 3-4

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

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

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

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

Reply Status ................................................................4-5

Code Selection ............................................................4-5

Flight ID Reporting ......................................................4-6

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 and Player .............5-4

Section 6: Automatic Flight Control .........................6-1

6.1 AFCS Controls .......................................................... 6-1

6.2 Flight Director Operation .....................................6-1

Activating the Flight Director .......................................6-2

Command Bars ...........................................................6-2

AFCS Status Box .........................................................6-3

6.3 Flight Director Modes ............................................ 6-3

Pitch Modes ................................................................ 6-3

Roll Modes ................................................................6-16

6.4 Autopilot Operation ............................................6-21

Engaging the Autopilot .............................................. 6-21

Control Wheel Steering .............................................. 6-21

Disengaging the Autopilot ......................................... 6-22

6.5 Example Procedures Using AFCS ....................... 6-23

Departure .................................................................6-24

Intercepting a VOR Radial .......................................... 6-25

Flying a Flight Plan/GPS Course .................................6-26

Descent .................................................................... 6-27

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Approach .................................................................. 6-30

Go Around/Missed Approach .....................................6-32

6.6 AFCS Annunciations and Alerts ......................... 6-33

AFCS Status Alerts ..................................................... 6-33

Overspeed Protection ................................................ 6-34

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 ...............................7-3

7.3 Navigating an Example Flight Plan ....................7-5

7.4 Airport Information .............................................7-21

Select the Airport Information Page ........................... 7-21

7.5 Intersection Information .................................... 7-23

Select the Intersection Information Page ....................7-23

7.6 NDB Information ...................................................7-24

Select the NDB Information Page ............................... 7-24

7.7 VOR Information ................................................... 7-24

Select the VOR Information Page ...............................7-24

7.8 User Waypoint Information Page .....................7-25

7.9 Nearest Airports ...................................................7-25

Nearest Airport Information on the MFD .................... 7-25

Nearest Airports Information on the PFD ....................7-26

7.10 Nearest Intersections ..........................................7-26

Select the Nearest Intersections Page ......................... 7-26

7.11 Nearest NDB .......................................................... 7-27

Select the Nearest NDB Page ..................................... 7-27

7.12 Nearest VOR ........................................................... 7-27

Select the Nearest VOR Page ..................................... 7-27

7.13 Nearest User Waypoint ........................................ 7-28

Select the Nearest User Waypoint Page ...................... 7-28

7.14 Nearest Frequencies ............................................7-28

Select the Nearest Frequencies Page .......................... 7-28

7.15 Nearest Airspaces ................................................. 7-29

Select the Nearest Airspaces Page .............................. 7-29

Section 8: Flight Planning ............................................... 8-1

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

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

Create User Waypoints from the Navigation Map Page . 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 MFD ..................... 8-4

Create a New Flight Plan Using the PFD ......................8-4

8.8 Enter an Airway in a Flight Plan .........................8-5

8.9 Load a Departure ...................................................8-6

8.10 Load an Arrival ........................................................ 8-6

8.11 Load an Approach .................................................. 8-6

8.12 Remove a Departure, Arrival, Approach, or

Airway from a Flight Plan ....................................8-6

8.13 Store a Flight Plan .................................................. 8-7

8.14 Edit a Stored Flight Plan .......................................8-7

8.15 Delete a Waypoint from the Flight Plan ............ 8-7

8.16 Invert and Activate a Stored Flight Plan .......... 8-7

8.17 Copy a Flight Plan .................................................. 8-8

8.18 Delete a Flight Plan ............................................... 8-8

8.19 Graphical Flight Plan Creation ............................ 8-8

8.20 Trip Planning ............................................................ 8-8

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 ............... 9-3

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

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

Weather Products and Symbols .................................10-5

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

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

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

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

TIS Audio Alert .......................................................... 10-7

10.5 Avidyne® TAS600 Series ......................................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

10.7 Terrain Awareness & Warning System (TAWS)

Display (Optional) ..............................................10-10

Displaying Terrain on the TAWS Page ....................... 10-10

Enable/Disable Aviation Data ................................... 10-11

TAWS Inhibit ........................................................... 10-12

Manual System Test .................................................10-12

Forward Looking Terrain Avoidance (FLTA) ................ 10-12

Premature Descent Alert (PDA) ................................ 10-13

Excessive Descent Rate Alert (EDR) ..........................10-13

Negative Climb Rate After Takeoff Alert (NCR) ..........10-13

“Five-Hundred” Aural Alert ...................................... 10-14

Displaying Terrain and Obstacles on the Navigation

Map ........................................................................ 10-14

Pop-up Alerts .......................................................... 10-14

TAWS Alerts Summary .............................................10-15

Alert Annunciations .................................................10-16

12.4 AFCS Alerts ............................................................. 12-4

System Status Annunciation ....................................... 12-4

12.5 TAWS ALERTS ......................................................... 12-5

TAWS System Status Annunciations ........................... 12-6

12.6 G1000 System Annunciations ............................ 12-6

12.7 Other G1000 Aural Alerts .................................... 12-8

12.8 G1000 System Message Advisories ..................12-9

MFD & PFD Message Advisories ................................. 12-9

Database Message Advisories .................................. 12-10

GMA 1347 Message Advisories ............................... 12-12

GIA 63 Message Advisories .....................................12-12

GIA 63W Message Advisories .................................. 12-15

GEA 71 Message Advisories ....................................12-17

GTX 33 Message Advisories ..................................... 12-18

GRS 77 Message Advisories ..................................... 12-18

GMU 44 Message Advisories ................................... 12-19

GDL 69A Message Advisories ..................................12-19

GDC 74A Message Advisories .................................. 12-19

Miscellaneous Message Advisories ........................... 12-19

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

11.5 Hazard Displays with Loss of GPS Position .... 11-2

11.6 Dead Reckoning ....................................................11-3

Section 12: Annunciations & Alerts ......................... 12-1

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

12.2 Aircraft Alerts ........................................................ 12-3

WARNING Alerts ....................................................... 12-3

CAUTION Alerts ........................................................ 12-3

Message Advisory Alerts ............................................12-3

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SYSTEM OVERVIEW

SECTION 1: SYSTEM OVERVIEW

The purpose of this Cockpit Reference Guide is to
provide the pilot a resource with which to find operating
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 G1000 Pilot’s Guide
(190-00592-03).

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 Diamond DA40 Aircraft Flight
Manual Supplement (AFMS) for limitations,
procedures and operational information not
contained in this Cockpit Reference Guide.
The Diamond DA40 Aircraft Flight Manual
Supplement 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

17

18

19

20

21

22

23

MFD Only

(with optional GFC 700)

Figure 1-1 PFD/MFD Controls

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24

25

26

27

28

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PFD and MFD controls function the same with the
exception of the dedicated Automatic Flight Control
System (AFCS) keys located only on the MFD bezel.

1

NAV VOL/ID Knob

– Controls the NAV audio
level. Press to turn the Morse code identifier ON
and OFF. Volume level is shown in the field as a
percentage.

2

NAV Frequency Transfer Key

– Transfers 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 switch the tuning box
(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 provides the heading reference
to the Flight Director while operating in Heading
Select Mode.

5

Joystick

– Changes the map range (distance top to
bottom of map display) when rotated. Activates
the map pointer when pressed.

6

CRS/BARO Knob

altimeter barometric pressure and the small

– The large knob sets the

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 switches the

tuning box (light blue box) between the COM1
and COM2 fields.

8

COM Frequency Transfer Key

– Transfers 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 the
identifier, chosen from the active route, or taken
from the map pointer 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

13

Dual FMS Knob

CLR

(MFD only).

– 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
the page group. Pressing the small

knob selects a specific page within

knob turns the
selection cursor ON and OFF. When the cursor
is ON, data may be entered in the different fields
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

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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 small
and turn the large

FMS

Knob to activate the cursor

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.

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 selected altitude in
the box located above the Altimeter. The large
knob selects the thousands, while the small knob
selects the hundreds. Altitude Select is used by
the Automatic Flight Control System in certain
modes, in addition to the standard G1000 Altitude
Alerter function.

default pitch axis and roll axis modes. Pressing
the

AP

Key again disengages the autopilot and

deactivates the Flight Director.

19

FD Key

– Activates/deactivates the Flight Director
only. Pressing the FD Key turns on the Flight
Director in the default pitch axis and roll axis
modes. Pressing the

FD

Key again deactivates the
Flight Director and removes the command bars,
unless the Autopilot is engaged. If the Autopilot

FD

is engaged, the

20

NAV Key

– Selects/deselects the Navigation

Key is disabled.

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

HDG Key

– Selects/deselects the Heading Select

Mode.

25

APR Key

26

VNV Key

– Selects/deselects the Approach Mode.

– Selects/deselects Vertical Navigation

Mode.

27 28

NOSE UP/NOSE DN Keys

– Controls the
active pitch reference for the Pitch Hold,
Vertical Speed, and Flight Level Change
Modes.

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18

AP Key

Flight Director. Pressing the

– Engages/disengages the Autopilot and

AP

Key activates the

Flight Director and engages the Autopilot in the

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1.2 PFD SOFTKEYS

ADF/DME

Press the BACK or OFF Softkey
to return to the top-level softkeys.

ALERTSSTRMSCP

ALERTS

ADF/DME

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Softkey ON

Softkey OFF

Figure 1-2 PFD Top Level Softkeys

Figure 1-3 INSET 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

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– Press to display traffic on the map.

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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
weather and coverage information on the Inset
Map.

XM LTNG (optional) –

Press to display XM lightning

information on the Inset Map.

BACK

– Press to return to the previous level softkey

configuration.

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Press the STD BARO or
BACK Softkey to return to

the top-level softkeys

BRG1 (NAV1)

BRG1 (GPS

)

BRG1 (OFF)

DME

ALT UNIT

METERS IN HPA

ALERTS

ALERTS

ALERTS

ALERTS

HSI FRMT

ALERTS

ARC HSI360 HSI

BRG1 (ADF)

BRG2 (NAV2)

BRG2 (GPS

)

BRG2 (OFF)

BRG2 (ADF)

ADF/DME

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Figure 1-4 PFD Configuration Softkeys

PFD – Press to display the additional softkeys for

additional configuration of the PFD.

DFLTS

– Press to reset default settings on the PFD.

WIND

– Displays softkeys to select wind data

parameters.

OP T N 1

– Longit u d i nal an d la t e ral

components.

OPTN 2
OPTN 3

– Total direction and speed.
– Total direction with headwind and

crosswind speed components.

OFF

– Information not displayed.

DME

(optional) – Press to display the DME

Information Window.

BRG1 (bearing)

following Nav sources, making the pointer the
indicator for the corresponding source and
displaying the appropriate information.

NAV1

– Displays NAV1 waypoint frequency or

– Press to cycle through the

identifier and DME information in the BRG1
Information Window.

HSI FRMT

BRG2 (bearing)

GPS

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

ADF

– Displays ADF in the BRG1 Information

Window.

OFF

– Removes the BR G1 Info rmation

Window.

– Press to display the HSI formatting

softkeys.

360 HSI

– Press to display the HSI in a 360

degree format.

ARC HSI

– Press to display the HSI in an arc

format.

– Press to cycle through the
following Nav sources, making the pointer the
indicator for the corresponding source and
displaying the appropriate information.

NAV2

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

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Press the BACK Softkey to return
to the top-level softkeys.

Press the IDENT or BACK Softkey to return
to the top-level softkeys.

ALERTS

ALERTS

ALERTS

ADF/DME

GPS

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

ADF

– Displays ADF in the BRG2 Information

Window.

OFF

– Removes the BRG2 Inf orma tion

Window.

ALT UNIT

– Displays softkeys for setting the

altimeter and BARO settings to metric units:

METERS

– When enabled, displays altimeter in

meters.

IN

– Press to display the BARO setting as inches

of mercury.

HPA

– Press to display the BARO setting as

hectopacals.

STD BARO

– Press to set the barometric pressure

to standard pressure.

BACK

– Press to return to the previous level softkeys.

ALERTS

– Press to display the Alerts Window.

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, VOR1, and VOR2.

ADF/DME (optional) – Press to display the ADF/DME

Tuning Window.

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XPDR – Press to display the transponder mode

selection softkeys.

STBY

– Press to select Standby Mode.

ON

– Press to select Mode A.

ALT

– Press to select Altitude Reporting Mode.

GND

– Press to select Ground 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

IDENT

– Press numbers to enter code.

– 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.

ALERTS

– Press to display the Alerts Window.

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Figure 1-5 XPDR (Transponder) Softkeys

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MAP

DCLTR

DCLTR-2

DCLTR-3

DCLTR-1

CHKLIST

EXIT

EMERGCY

ENGINE

DONE

The DONE Softkey changes to UNDO when the checklist
item is already checked

ENGINE

LEAN

ENGINE

RST FUEL

DEC FUEL

INC FUEL

(optional)

TRAFFIC

TOPO

BACK

TERRAIN

Press the BACK Softkey on this
level to return to the top softkey level.

STRMSCP

NEXRAD

XM LTNG

(optional) (optional)

(optional)

AIRWAYS

AIRWY LO

AIRWAY HI

AIRWY ON

(Default softkey
is dependant on
the selection mad

e
in the map setup
options)

SHW CHRT

(optional)

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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.

1.3 MFD SOFTKEYS

ENGINE – Pressing this softkey makes available the

Engine Page.

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.

AIRWAYS – Pressing this softkey displays/removes

airways information. The default is dependent on
map setup option selected. Pressing cycles through
all airways displayed (AIRWY ON), low altitude
airways only (AIRWY LO), and high altitude airways
only (AIRWY HI).

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Figure 1-6 MFD Softkeys

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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.

SHW CHRT (Show Chart)(optional) – Pressing this softkey

displays optional FliteCharts or ChartView charts.

CHKLIST (checklist)(optional) – Pressing the CHKLIST

Softkey displays the Checklist Page.

ENGINE – Displays engine softkeys.
DONE – Pressing this softkey checks off a checklist item.

If an item is already checked, an UNDO Softkey will
be displayed.

EXIT – Press to exit the checklist.
EMERGCY – Pressing this softkey displays the

emergency checklist.

1.4 MFD PAGE GROUPS

1)

Turn the large
group is selected.

2)

Turn the small
group. See Figure 1-7.

FMS

Knob until the desired page

FMS

Knob to select pages within the

Map Page Group

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Nearest Group

Auxiliary Page Group

Waypoint Page Group

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Number of Pages in Current

Figure 1-7 Page Group Icon

Group

Selected Page

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1.5 VERTICAL NAVIGATION

In WAAS capable installations, one of two altitude
sources is used by the G1000 when giving vertical
navigation guidance. WAAS GPS altitude is used when
giving guidance for a WAAS approach. Baro corrected
altitude is used when vertical guidance is given in all other
situations and in non-WAAS systems.

The G1000 system can use altitude constraints
associated with lateral waypoints to give guidance for
vertical navigation. These altitudes are, depending on the
specific instance, entered by the pilot or retrieved from the
published altitudes in the navigation database.

The navigation database only contains altitudes
for procedures that call for “Cross at” altitudes. If the
procedure states “Expect to cross at,” then the altitude will
not be in the database. In this case the altitude may be
entered manually.

NOTE: All arrival procedure altitudes contained in
the navigation database are for turbojet aircraft only.
Alter or enter altitudes as desired to comply with the
ATC clearance.

When activating or loading an arrival or approach
procedure into an active flight plan, the VNV ‘ALT’ fields
will be populated with any altitudes that can be retrieved
from the navigation database.

Since altitudes loaded with an arrival procedure are
published only for turbojet aircraft, the altitudes are
displayed as white text indicating that the altitudes are
displayed for reference only. An arrival waypoint altitude
may be used (or “designated”) as is, or changed to a
different altitude. An altitude is designated by pressing the
FMS Knob and turning the large FMS Knob to place the
cursor on the desired altitude and pressing the ENT Key or
entering a different value and pressing the ENT Key. The
altitude will now be displayed as light blue text, indicating
that the altitude is now designated to give vertical speed
and deviation guidance.

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Approach waypoint altitude constraints are designated
in the same way as previously described for arrivals. These
altitudes will also be displayed as light blue text after being
designated for use. Waypoint altitude constraints may
be designated up to, but not including the FAF. The FAF
will always be a “reference only” altitude and cannot be
designated, unless the selected approach does not provide
vertical guidance. In this case, the FAF altitude can be
designated.

Altitudes that have been designated for use in vertical
guidance may also be made “non-designated” by placing the
cursor over the desired altitude and pressing the CLR Key.
Other displayed altitudes may change due to re-calculations
or rendered invalid as a result of manually changing an
altitude to a non-designated altitude.

To help interpret the meanings of how the altitudes are
presented, keep the following points in mind:

• When the altitude is displayed in light blue,
the system is using that altitude (designated) to
determine vertical speed and deviation guidance.

• When the altitude is displayed in white, it is not being
used by the system (non-designated) to determine
the vertical speed and deviation guidance.

• An altitude displayed as small text is an altitude that
is published in the navigation database.

• Altitudes displayed as a light blue subdued text
cannot be used in the current vertical navigation
calculations.

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White Text Light Blue Text Light Blue Subdued Text

Large Text

Altitude calculated by the system
estimating the altitude of the
aircraft as it passes over the
navigation point. This altitude
is provided as a reference and
is not designated to be used in
determining vertical speed and

Altitude has been entered by the
pilot. Altitude is designated for
use in giving vertical speed and
deviation guidance. Altitude does
not match the published altitude
in navigation database or no
published altitude exists.

deviation guidance.

Small Text

Altitude is not designated to
be used in determining vertical
speed and deviation guidance.
Altitude has been retrieved from
the navigation database and is
provided as a reference.

Altitude is designated for use in
giving vertical speed and deviation
guidance. Altitude has been
retrieved from the navigation
database or has been entered by
the pilot and matches a published
altitude in the navigation database.

Table 1-1 VNV Altitude Text Size and Color

Refer to Figure 1-8 and Table 1-1 for more detail

regarding the significance of text size and color.

Large White

The system cannot use this altitude
in determining vertical speed and
deviation guidance.

The system cannot use this altitude
in determining vertical speed and
deviation guidance.

Some altitudes retrieved from the database have
associated restrictions indicating to stay ‘At’, ‘At or Above’,
or ‘At or Below’ a specific altitude. These restrictions are
indicated using a ‘bar’ above and/or below the appropriate
altitude as shown in Figure 1-9.

Text

Figure 1-8 VNAV Altitudes

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Large Light

Blue Text

Small Light

Blue Text

Small Light

Blue Subdued

Text

Small White

Text with

Altitude

Restriction

Bar

See Section 7 - Navigation, for a sample flight plan
which further illustrates vertical navigation in more

Figure 1-9

detail.

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Stay AT or ABOVE 5,000 ft

Stay AT 2,300 ft

Stay AT or BELOW 3,000 ft

Altitude Restrictions

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1.6 BACKLIGHTING

When system power is turned off, all manual
backlighting settings will return to the factory default
settings.

Manually adjust the backlight for the PFD
and MFD:

1)

Press the MENU Key on the PFD to display the PFD
Setup Menu Window.

2)

Press the small FMS Knob to activate the cursor.
‘PFD DSPL > AUTO’ is now highlighted.

3)

Tur n the small FMS Knob to di spl ay 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.

must be manually unmuted once the aircraft is outside the
applicable speed range. Refer to the Additional Features
section of the G1000 Pilot’s Guide.

1.8 DATABASE UPDATES

The G1000 System uses Secure Digital (SD) cards
to load and store various types of data. For basic flight
operations, SD cards are required for database storage
as well as Jeppesen aviation and ChartView database
updates.

The following procedures pertain to updating the
G1000 system with SD cards as outlined in Appendix B of
the G1000 Diamond DA40/40F Pilot’s Guide.

Jeppesen Aviation Database

NOTE: After the aviation database is installed,
the card may be removed after loading the
update to each LRU.

Updating the Jeppesen aviation database:

1)

With the G1000 System OFF, insert the SD card
containing the aviation database update into the
top card slot of the PFD to be updated (Label of SD
card facing left).

2)

Turn the G1000 System ON. A prompt similar to
the following is displayed in the upper left corner
of the PFD:

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Figure 1-10 PFD Setup Menu Window

1.7 XM RADIO - AUTOMATIC MUTING

XM Radio audio will be automatically muted when the
aircraft groundspeed exceeds approximately 30 kts and
the airspeed is less than approximately 80 kts. The audio

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Figure 1-11 Database Update Prompt

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3)

Press the ENT Key to start the database update. A
prompt similar to the following is displayed:

Figure 1-12 Database Update Confirmation

4)

After the update completes, the PFD starts in normal
mode.

5)

Turn the G1000 System OFF and remove the SD
card.

6)

Repeat steps 1 through 4 for the MFD. The MFD
and PFD databases are now updated. Remove the
SD card when finished.

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1)

Insert one SD card in the bottom card slot of the
MFD and one in the bottom card slot of the PFD.
The SD card containing the ChartView or FliteCharts
database must be inserted into the bottom slot on
the MFD.

2)

Apply power to the G1000 System. View the MFD
power-up splash screen. Check that the databases
are initialized and displayed on the scrolling
window of the splash screen. When updating the
terrain and FliteCharts databases, an ‘in progress’
message may be seen. If this message is present,
wait for the system to finish loading before verifying
the correct databases are initialized, then proceed
to step 3.

7)

Verify that the correct update cycle is loaded during
startup of the MFD.

Garmin Databases

Since these databases are not stored internally in
the MFD or PFD, a Supplemental Data Card containing
identical database versions must be kept in each display
unit.

NOTE: The data contained in the terrain and
obstacle databases comes from government
agencies. Garmin accurately processes and
cross-validates the data, but cannot guarantee
the accuracy and completeness of the data.

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Figure 1-13 Power-Up Splash Screen Window

3)

Acknowledge the Power-up Page agreement by
pressing the

4)

At the MAP – NAVIGATION MAP Page, select the

MAP

Softkey and check to make sure that the

and

TERRAIN

ENT

Key or the right most softkey.

Softkeys are available (not dimmed)

and other database features are functioning.

5)

Power down the G1000.

TOPO

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SECTION 2: FLIGHT INSTRUMENTS

The following discussions pertain to the Primary Flight
Display, unless otherwise indicated.

SECTION 2

FLIGHT INSTRUMENTS

1

2

3

4

5

6

1

NAV Frequency Box

2

Airspeed Indicator

17

16

15

9

Turn Rate Indicator

10

Barometric Setting Box

14

13

12

11

10

9

8

7

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3

True Airspeed Box

4

Heading Box

5

Horizontal Situation Indicator

6

Outside Air Temperature Box

7

System Time Box

8

Transponder Status Box

Figure 2-1 Default PFD Information

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11

Vertical Speed Indicator

12

Altimeter

13

Selected Altitude Box

14

COM Frequency

15

Navigation Status Box

16

Slip/Skid Indicator

17

Attitude Indicator

Box

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16

15

14

13

11

10

9

1

2

3

4

5

6

1

Traffic Annunciation

2

Vspeed References

3

Selected Heading Box

7

9

Flight Plan Window

10

Barometric Minimums Box

11

Annunciation Window

8

2-2

4

Wind Data Window

5

Inset Map

6

BRG1 Information Window

7

DME Information Window

8

BRG2 Information Window

Flight Plan Messages/Indications

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12

Selected Altitude Bug

13

Selected Course Box

14

Barometric Minimums Bug

15

Glidesope Indicator

16

Marker Beacon Annunciation

Figure 2-2 Additional PFD Information

Distance to Next

Waypoint

Figure 2-3 PFD Navigation Status Box

Bearing to Next
Waypoint

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