Garmin DA 42 Reference Guide

Integrated Flight Deck

Cockpit Reference Guide

Diamond

DA42

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Garmin G1000 Cockpit Reference Guide for the DA42

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WARNING: Do not use outdated database information.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 Pilots using any outdated database do so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: Use of the Stormscope is not intended for hazardous weather penetration (thunderstorm penetration).
Stormscope information, as displayed on the G1000 MFD, is to be used only for weather avoidance, not
penetration.

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

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CAUTIONS, & NOTES

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

weather avoidance.

WARNING: The Garmin G1000, as installed in the Diamond DA42 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 Airman’s Information Manual
(AIM) recommend avoiding “by at least 20 miles any thunderstorm identified as severe or giving an intense
radar echo.”

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

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WARNINGS,

CAUTIONS, & NOTES

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

NOTE: When using Stormscope, there are several atmospheric phenomena in addition to nearby thunderstorms
that can cause isolated discharge points in the strike display mode. However, clusters of two or more discharge
points in the strike display mode do indicate thunderstorm activity if these points reappear after the screen has
been cleared.

NOTE: All visual depictions contained within this document, including screen images of the G1000 panel and
displays, are subject to change and may not reflect the most current G1000 system. Depictions of equipment
may differ slightly from the actual equipment.

NOTE: This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired operation.

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.

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Part Number Change Summary

190-00406-01

Rev A

Added DME capability
Added BRG1/BRG2 pointers
Changed Airspeed Trend Vector
Changed Altitude Trend Vector
Added Checklist capability
Added Flight ID capability

RECORD OF REVISIONS

Rev B

Updated to new software revision number

190-00406-02

Rev A Reformatted manual to new format

Added deicing capability
Updated Annunciations and Alerts

190-00406-03

Rev A

Added XM Weather capability
Added TAWS-B
Updated Message Advisories
Added Lycoming engine parameters.

Rev B

Changed System SW applicability to

0370.13 or later.
Removed all references to the DA42L

190-00406-04

Rev A

Added TAS capability
Various clerical changes

Rev B

Removed Ryan 9900BX
Added Avidyne TAS600 Series
Added Auxillary fuel tank note to EIS section
Made various clerical changes

190-00406-05

Rev A Added GFC 700 Automatic Flight Control System

Added GDU 6.13 parameters

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RECORD OF REVISIONS

Revision Date of Revision Affected Pages Description

B April, 2007 Added pages 10-

12 through 10-26

Page 12-4

Added GWX 68 Color Weather Radar

Added Check Gear message

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

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

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

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

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

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

1.5 Backlighting ............................................................. 1-9

1.6 Database Updates ................................................ 1-10

Aviation Database Update ......................................... 1-10

Terrain and Obstacle Database Updates ..................... 1-10

Section 2: Flight Instruments ....................................... 2-1

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Barometric Minimum Descent Altitude .........................2-4

2.4 Vertical Deviation/Glideslope Indicator ............ 2-5

2.5 Marker Beacon Annunciations ............................2-5

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

2.7 Horizontal Situation Indicator (HSI) ...................2-6

Course Pointer ............................................................ 2-7

Course Deviation Indicator (CDI) ..................................2-7

Bearing Pointers and Information Windows .................. 2-7

DME (optional) ............................................................ 2-8

Navigation Source ....................................................... 2-8

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

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

3.2 Engine System Display .......................................... 3-1

3.3 FUEL Display ............................................................3-2

Section 4: NAV/COM and Transponder ................... 4-1

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

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

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

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

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

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

Mode Selection ........................................................... 4-5

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 Split COM Function ................................................5-2

5.3 Marker Beacon Receiver ....................................... 5-2

Marker Beacon Signal Sensitivity .................................5-3

5.4 NAV Radio Audio Selection .................................. 5-3

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

5.6 Intercom Squelch Control ..................................... 5-4

5.7 Digital Clearance Recorder and Player .............5-4

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

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

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

Automatic Disengagement ..........................................6-2

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

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

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

6.3 Loss of Data ............................................................. 6-3

6.4 Pitch Axis Modes ....................................................6-3

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

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

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

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

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

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

6.5 Roll Axis Modes ....................................................... 6-9

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

6.7 AFCS Annunciations and Alerts ......................... 6-20

AFCS Status Alerts .....................................................6-20

Overspeed Protection ................................................ 6-21

Section 7: Navigation ........................................................ 7-1

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

7.11 Nearest VOR ............................................................. 7-8

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

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

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

7.13 Nearest Frequencies ..............................................7-9

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

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

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

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

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

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

8.11 Remove a Departure, Arrival, or Approach

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

8.19 Trip Planning ............................................................ 8-6

8.20 Vertical Navigation (VNAV) Page ........................ 8-8

Create a Vertical Navigation Profile .............................. 8-8

VNAV Page Menu Options ...........................................8-9

Section 9: Procedures .......................................................9-1

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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 .................................10-6

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

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

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

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

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

10.5 Traffic Advisory System (TAS) (Optional) ........10-8

Honeywell® KTA 870 ................................................. 10-8

Avidyne® TAS600 Series ............................................ 10-9

Displaying Traffic on the Traffic Map Page ................... 10-9

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

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

Displaying Terrain and Obstacles on the Terrain

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

10.7 Airborne Color Weather Radar (Optional) .... 10-12

Weather Radar Basics .............................................10-12

Weather Mapping and Interpretation ....................... 10-16

Operation in Weather Mode ....................................10-17

Ground Mapping and Interpretation ........................ 10-25

12.5 G1000 System Message Advisories ..................12-8

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

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

GMA 1347 Message Advisories ............................... 12-11

GIA 63 Message Advisories ..................................... 12-11

GEA 71 Message Advisories .................................... 12-13

GTX 33 Message Advisories .....................................12-14

GRS 77 Message Advisories .....................................12-14

GMU 44 Message Advisories ...................................12-15

GDL 69/69A Message Advisories ............................. 12-15

GDC 74A Message Advisories ..................................12-15

GWX 68 Message Advisories ................................... 12-15

Miscellaneous Message Advisories ........................... 12-16

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

Section 11: Abnormal Operation .............................. 11-1

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

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

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

11.4 Stormscope Operation with Loss of

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

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

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

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

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

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

Annunciation Advisory Alerts .....................................12-4

Message Advisory Alerts ............................................ 12-4

TIS Voice Alerts .......................................................... 12-4

12.3 AFCS Alerts ............................................................. 12-5

System Status Annunciation .......................................12-5

12.4 G1000 System Annunciations ............................ 12-6

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SECTION 1

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 Diamond DA42
Pilot’s Guide (190-00649-01).

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 Aircraft Flight Manual (AFM)
for limitations, procedures and operational
information not contained in this Cockpit
Reference Guide. The Aircraft Flight Manual
always takes precedence over the information
found in this guide.

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SYSTEM OVERVIEW

1.1 PFD/MFD CONTROLS

3

421 6

5

7

8

9

1-2

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18

19

20

21

22

23

24

25

26

27

28

10

11

12

13

MFD Only

(with optional

GFC 700)

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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 – Switches 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 cursor (light blue box)
between the NAV1 and NAV2 fields.
(4) Heading Knob – Turn to manually select a heading
on the HSI. When pressed, it synchronizes the heading
bug with the compass lubber line. Selected Heading
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 – 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. 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 cursor
(light blue box) between the COM1 and COM2 fields.
(8) COM Frequency Transfer Key – Switches 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 cursor position).
(11) FPL Key – Displays the active Flight Plan Page for
creating and editing the active flight plan, or for accessing
stored flight plans.
(12) CLR Key (DFLT MAP) – Erases information,
cancels an entry, or removes page menus. To display the
Navigation Map Page immediately, press and hold CLR
(MFD only).
(13) Dual FMS Knob – Used to select the page to be
viewed (only on the MFD). The large knob selects a page
group (MAP, WPT, AUX, NRST), while the small knob
selects a specific page within the page group. Pressing the
small knob turns the selection cursor ON and OFF. When
the cursor is ON, data may be entered in the different
windows using the small and large knobs. The large
knob is used to move the cursor on the page, while the
small knob is used to select individual characters for the
highlighted cursor location. When the G1000 displays
a list that is too long for the display screen, a scroll bar
appears along the right side of the display, indicating the
availability of additional items within the selected category.
Press the FMS/PUSH CRSR Knob to activate the cursor
and turn the large FMS Knob to scroll through the list.
(14) MENU Key – Displays a context-sensitive list of
options. This list allows the user to access additional
features, or to make setting changes that relate to certain
pages.
(15) PROC Key – Selects approaches, departures and
arrivals from the flight plan. If a flight plan is used,
available procedures for the departure and/or arrival
airport are automatically suggested. If a flight plan is not
used, the desired airport and the desired procedure may be
selected. This key selects IFR departure procedures (DPs),
arrival procedures (STARs) and approaches (IAPs) from
the database and loads them into the active flight plan.

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(16) ENT Key – Accepts a menu selection or data entry.
This key is used to approve an operation or complete data
entry. It is also used to confirm selections and information
entries.
(17) Dual ALT Knob – Sets the reference altitude in the
box located above the Altimeter. The large knob selects
the thousands, while the small knob selects the hundreds.
Selected altitude provides an altitude setting for the
Altitude Capture/Hold Mode, in addition to the standard
G1000 altitude alerter function.
(18) AP Key – Engages/disengages the autopilot and flight
director. Pressing the AP Key activates the flight director
and engages the autopilot in the 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 is engaged, the FD Key is disabled.

(20) NAV Key – Selects/deselects Navigation Mode.
(21) ALT Key – Selects/deselects Altitude Hold Mode.
(22) VS Key – Selects/deselects Vertical Speed Mode.
(23) FLC Key – Selects/deselects Flight Level Change

Mode.

(24) YD Key – Engages/disengages the yaw damper.
(25) HDG Key – Selects/deselects Heading Select Mode.
(26) APR Key – Selects/deselects Approach Mode.
(27, 28) NOSE UP/NOSE DN Keys – Controls the

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

1.2 PFD SOFTKEYS

Softkey ON

Figure 1-2 PFD Top Level Softkeys

INSET – Press to display the Inset Map in the lower

left corner of the PFD.

OFF

– Press to remove the Inset Map.

DCLTR

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

• No declutter: All map features are visible

• Declutter – 1: Declutters land data

• Declutter – 2: Declutters land and SUA data

• Declutter – 3: Removes everything except the
active flight plan

TRAFFIC

– Press to display traffic on the Inset

Map.

TOPO

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

TERRAIN

– Press to display terrain information on

the Inset Map.

STRMSCP (optional)

data on the

– Press to display the lightning

Inset Map (within a 200 nm radius

of the aircraft).

NEXRAD (optional)

– Press to display NEXRAD

precipitation data on the

XM LTNG (optional)

lightning data on the Inset Map.

BACK

– Press to return to the previous level softkey

configuration.

ALERTS

– Press to display the Alerts Window.

Softkey OFF

Inset Map.

– Press to display the XM

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INSET

OFF

TOPO

TRAFFIC

TERRAIN

DCLTR

DCLTR-2

DCLTR-3

DCLTR-1

NEXRAD

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

XM LTNG

STRMSCP

BACK

ALERTS

(optional) (optional)(optional)

Figure 1-3 PFD Softkey Flow Chart – 1

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PFD – Press to display the additional softkeys for

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additional configuration of the PFD.

METRIC

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

DFLTS

– Press to reset default settings on the PFD.

DME

(optional) – Press to display the DME

Information Window.

BRG1 (bearing)

– Press to cycle through the

following information:

NAV1

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

GPS

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

ADF

– Displays ADF waypoint frequency in the

BRG1 Information Window.

OFF

– Removes the BRG1 Information

Window.

360 HSI
ARC HSI

– Press to display the 360° compass rose.

– Press to display the 140° viewable arc.

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BRG2 (bearing)

– Press to cycle through the

following information:

NAV2

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

GPS

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

ADF

– Displays ADF waypoint frequency in the

BRG2 Information Window.

OFF

– Removes the BRG2 Information

Window.

STD BARO

– Press to set the barometric pressure to

29.92 inches of mercury (1013 hPa by pressing
the METRIC Softkey).

BACK

– Press to return to the previous level

softkeys.

ALERTS

– Press to display the Alerts Window.

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PFD

Press the STD BARO or BACK softkeys
to return to the top level softkeys

Press the DFLTS Softkey to change the PFD
metric values to standard

ARC HSI

360 HSI

STD BARO

BACK

ALERTS

BRG2

BRG1

METRIC

DFLTS

DME

(optional)

Press the BACK Softkey
to return to the top level
softkeys

Press the BACK
Softkey
to return to
the top level
softkeys

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Figure 1-4 PFD Softkey Flow Chart – 2

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.

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.

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Figure 1-5 PFD Softkey Flow Chart – 3

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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

position identification to Air Traffic Control
(ATC).

BKSP

at a time.

BACK

softkeys.

IDENT

– Press to provide special aircraft position

identification to Air Traffic Control (ATC).

BACK

– Press to return to the previous level

softkeys.

IDENT – Press to provide special aircraft position

identification to Air Traffic Control (ATC).

TMR/REF – Press to display the Timer/References

Window.

NRST – Press to display the Nearest Airports

Window.

ALERTS – Press to display the Alerts Window.

– Press numbers to enter code.

– Press to provide special aircraft

– Press to remove numbers entered one

– Press to return to the previous level

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1.3 MFD SOFTKEYS

ENGINE – Pressing this softkey makes available

the SYSTEM and FUEL Softkeys which in turn
access the System Display and the Fuel Display,
respectively.

MAP – Pressing this softkey enables the following

softkeys:

TRAFFIC – Pressing this softkey displays/

removes Traffic on the Navigation Map.

TOPO – Pressing this softkey displays or

removes topographic information on the
Navigation Map.

TERRAIN – Pressing this softkey displays/

removes terrain and obstacle data on the
Navigation Map.

STRMSCP (optional) – Pressing this softkey

displays/removes Stormscope lightning data
on the Navigation Map.

NEXRAD (optional) – Pressing this softkey

displays/removes precipitation data on the
Navigation Map.

XM LTNG (optional) – Pressing this softkey

displays/removes XM Radio lightning data
on the Navigation Map.

BACK – Pressing this softkey displays the

ENGINE and MAP top level softkeys.

DCLTR (declutter) – Pressing this softkey removes

map information in three levels.

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MAP

DCLTR

TRAFFIC

TOPO

TERRAIN

DCLTR-2

DCLTR-3

DCLTR-1

BACK

Press to return to the
top softkey level

CHKLIST

EXIT

EMERGCY

ENGINE

DCLTR

MAP

ENGINE

CHKLIST

CLR

DONE

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

STRMSCP

NEXRAD

XM LTNG

(optional)

(optional) (optional)

ENGINE

ENGINE

BACK

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

RST FUEL

DEC FUEL

INC FUEL

ENGINE

SYSTEM

FUEL

(optional)

BACK

SYSTEM

FUEL

SYSTEM OVERVIEW

Figure 1-6 MFD Softkeys

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1.4 MFD PAGE GROUPS

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SYSTEM OVERVIEW

1) Turn the large

FMS

Knob until the desired page

group is selected.

FMS

2) Turn the small

Knob to select pages within

the group. See Figure 1-7.

Nearest Group

Auxiliary Page Group

Waypoint Page Group

Map Page Group

1.5 BACKLIGHTING

Manually Adjust the Backlight for the PFD
and MFD

1) Press the
PFD Setup Menu Window.

MENU Key on the PFD to display the

Number of Pages in Current

Figure 1-7 Page Group Icon

Group

Selected Page

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

3) Turn the small FMS Knob to display the
selection window.

4) Turn the

FMS Knob to select ‘MANUAL’, then

press the ENT Key.

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

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

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Figure 1-8 PFD Setup Menu Window

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1.6 DATABASE UPDATES

Aviation Database Update

NOTE: The display downloads the aviation
database and stores it internally. The aviation
database SD card is not required to remain in
the display after the update.

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

2) Turn the G1000 System ON. This prompt
is displayed on the upper left corner of the
PFD:

Figure 1-9 Database Update Prompt

3) Press the ENT Key to confirm the database
updated. This prompt is displayed:

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

Terrain and Obstacle Database Updates

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

NOTE: Obstacles 200’ and higher are included in
the obstacle database. It is very important to note
that not all obstacles are necessarily charted and
therefore may not be contained in the obstacle
database.

These databases are not stored internally in the MFD
or PFD. Supplemental Data Cards containing identical
database versions must be kept in both displays to retain
terrain and obstacle data. A Supplemental Data Card
should be inserted into the bottom card slot of the PFD
and MFD.

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Figure 1-10 Database Update Confirmation

4) After the update completes, the PFD starts in
normal mode. Remove the aviation database
update SD card from the PFD.

5) Turn the G1000 System OFF.

6) Repeat steps 1 through 4 for the MFD. The
MFD and PFD aviation databases are now
updated.

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NOTE: If the Supplemental Data Card is

removed from the display, the TOPO and TER­RAIN softkeys are not functional and are grayed

out on the MFD Map Page.

1) Insert one card in the bottom card slot of the

MFD and one in the bottom card slot of the
PFD.

2) Apply power to the G1000 System. View the

MFD power-up splash screen. Check that the
Terrain and Obstacle databases are initialized
and displayed on the scrolling window of the
splash screen.

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3) Acknowledge the Power-up Page agreement
by pressing the

ENT

Key or the right most

softkey.

4) At the MAP – NAVIGATION MAP page, select
the

MAP

Softkey and check to make sure that

the

TOPO

and

TERRAIN

softkeys are functional

(not grayed out).

5) Power down the G1000.

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Figure 1-11 Power-Up Splash Screen Window

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SECTION 2: FLIGHT INSTRUMENTS

The following discussions pertain to the Primary Flight

Display, unless otherwise indicated.

SECTION 2

FLIGHT INSTRUMENTS

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2

3

4

5

6

1

NAV Frequency Box

2

Airspeed Indicator

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16

15

9

Turn Rate Indicator

10

Barometric Setting Box

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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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Vertical Speed Indicator

12

Altimeter

13

Altitude Reference Box

14

COM Frequency

15

Navigation Status Box

16

Slip/Skid Indicator

17

Attitude Indicator

Box

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1

2

3

4

1

Traffic Annunciation

2

Selected Heading Box

3

Inset Map

4

BRG1 Information Window

5

DME Information Window

6

BRG2 Information Window

7

Alerts Window

5

8

9

10

11

12

13

12

11

10

9

8

7

6

Selected Course Box

Barometric Minimum Descent Altitude

Annunciation Window

Vertical Deviation/Glideslope Indicator

Marker Beacon Annunciation

AFCS Status Annunciation

2-2

Distance to Next Waypoint

Next Waypoint

Figure 2-2 Additional PFD Information

Desired Track to

Next Waypoint

Figure 2-3 PFD Navigation Status Box

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2.1 AIRSPEED INDICATOR

Selected Airspeed

Actual Airspeed

True Airspeed

Box

Figure 2-4 Airspeed Indicator

When the Flight Director is placed in Flight Level
Change Mode (by pressing the FLC Key) the Selected
Airspeed Bug and Selected Airspeed Box are displayed.
Press the NOSE UP or NOSE DN Key to adjust.

Speed Indication

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

Selected Airspeed Bug

Airspeed Trend

Vector

Vyse (Blue Line)

Vspeed

References

Vmc (Red Line)

Speed Ranges

Vspeed References

Vspeed References are turned on or off in the

Timer/References Window. Press the

TMR/REF Softkey
to display the widow. When active (ON), the Vspeeds are
displayed at their respective locations to the right of the
airspeed scale. To activate the Vspeed References, display
the Timer/Reference Window and turn the large FMS
Knob to place the cursor in the ON/OFF field. Turn the
small FMS Knob to select ON or OFF.

2.2 ATTITUDE INDICATOR

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

10

9

1

2

8

Figure 2-5 Red Pointer at Vne

Speed Ranges

The color coded speed range strip denotes flaps
operating range, normal operating range, and never exceed
speed (Vne). A red range is also present for low speed
awareness. Refer to the Airplane Flight Manual (AFM) for
airspeed limitations and indicator markings.

Airspeed Trend Vector

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

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4

1

Roll Pointer

2

Roll Scale

3

Horizon Line

4

Aircraft Symbol

5

Land Representation

Figure 2-6 Attitude Indicator

6

Aircraft Wing Tips

7

Pitch Scale

8

Slip/Skid Indicator

9

Sky Representation

10

Roll Index Zero

7

6

5

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2.3 ALTIMETER

Altitude Reference

Box

Altitude Trend

Vector

Altitude Reference Bug

Figure 2-7 Altimeter

Altitude Reference Bug

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

Set the Altitude Reference Bug

Turn the

bug. The small
the large

ALT

Knobs to set the altitude reference

ALT

Knob sets the hundreds and

ALT

Knob sets the thousands. This
altitude also appears in the Altitude Reference
Box above the altimeter.

Altitude Trend Vector

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

Barometric Setting Box

Current Altitude

Barometric Setting

Box

Altitude Alerting

Within 1000 ft

Figure 2-8 Altitude Alerting Visual Annunciations

Within 200 ft

Visual annunciations appear in the Altitude Reference
Box. Whenever the Altitude Reference is changed,
the Altitude Alerter is reset. The Altitude Alerter is
independent of the Automatic Flight Control System.

Deviation of ±200 ft

Barometric Minimum Descent Altitude

The desired barometric minimum descent altitude
(MDA, or Decision Height, DH) can be set in the Timer/
References Window.

Visual annunciations alert the pilot when approaching
the MDA:

• When the aircraft altitude descends to within 2500
feet of the MDA setting, the Barometric Minimum
Box appears with the altitude in light blue text.
The bug appears on the tape in light blue once in
range.

• When the aircraft passes through 100 feet of the
MDA, the bug and text turn white.

• Once the aircraft descends past the MDA, the bug
and text turn yellow and the aural alert, “Minimums
Minimums”, is generated.

Alerting is inhibited while the aircraft is on the ground.
If the aircraft climbs after having reached the MDA, once it
reaches 50 feet above the

MDA, alerting is disabled.

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To set barometric pressure, turn the BARO Knob to

select the desired setting.

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FLIGHT INSTRUMENTS

Within 2500 ft

Barometric

Minimum Bug

Barometric

Minimum Box

Altitude Reached

Figure 2-9 Barometric Minimum Descent Altitude

Alerting Visual Annunciations

Within 100 ft

2.4 VERTICAL DEVIATION/GLIDESLOPE INDICATOR

The Vertical Deviation/Glideslope Indicator appears

when an ILS is tuned in the active NAV frequency field.

2.5 MARKER BEACON ANNUNCIATIONS

Marker Beacon

Annunciation

Vertical

Deviation/Glideslope

Indicator

Figure 2-10 Marker Beacon and Vertical Deviation

2.6 VERTICAL SPEED INDICATOR

Selected Vertical Speed

Vertical Speed Bug

Vertical Speed Pointer

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Figure 2-11 Vertical Speed Indicator

The actual vertical speed is displayed inside the

pointer.

When the Flight Director is placed in Vertical Speed
Mode (by pressing the VS Key) the Vertical Speed Bug
is displayed. Press the NOSE UP or NOSE DN Key to
adjust.

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2.7 HORIZONTAL SITUATION INDICATOR (HSI)

The HSI compass can be displayed as a 360° rose or
140° arc by pressing the PFD Softkey, followed by the
360 HSI or the ARC HSI Softkey.

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13

1

2

3

4

5

6

1

Turn Rate Indicator

2

Lateral Deviation Scale

3

Navigation Source

4

Aircraft Symbol

5

Course Deviation Indicator

6

Rotating Compass Rose

7

OBS Mode

8

TO/FROM Indicator

9

Heading Bug

10

Course Pointer

11

Flight Phase

12

Turn Rate and Heading Trend Vector

13

Heading

14

Lubber Line

12

11

10

9

8

7

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Figure 2-12 Horizontal Situation Indicator

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