Garmin PA-46 Reference Guide

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G1000

Cockpit Reference Guide for the Piper PA-46 Meridian

Integrated Flight Deck

FLIGHT INSTRUMENTS

EICAS

NAV/COM/TRANSPONDER/AUDIO PANEL

AUTOMATIC FLIGHT CONTROL SYSTEM

GPS NAVIGATION

FLIGHT PLANNING

PROCEDURES

HAZARD AVOIDANCE

ADDITIONAL FEATURES

ABNORMAL OPERATION

ANNUNCIATIONS & ALERTS

APPENDIX

INDEX

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Warnings, Cautions & Notes

WARNING: Navigation and terrain separation must NOT be predicated upon
the use of the terrain avoidance feature. The terrain avoidance feature is NOT
intended to be used as a primary reference for terrain avoidance and does
not relieve the pilot from the responsibility of being aware of surroundings
during flight. The terrain avoidance feature is only to be used as an aid for
terrain avoidance. Terrain data is obtained from third party sources. Garmin
is not able to independently verify the accuracy of the terrain data.

WARNING: The displayed minimum safe altitudes (MSAs) are only advisory
in nature and should not be relied upon as the sole source of obstacle and
terrain avoidance information. Always refer to current aeronautical charts
for appropriate minimum clearance altitudes.

WARNING: The altitude calculated by G1000 GPS receivers is geometric
height above Mean Sea Level and could vary significantly from the altitude
displayed by pressure altimeters, such as the GDC 74A Air Data Computer,
or other altimeters in the aircraft. GPS altitude should never be used for
vertical navigation. Always use pressure altitude displayed by the G1000
PFD or other pressure altimeters in aircraft.

WARNING: Do not use outdated database information.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 Pilots using any outdated database do so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

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

WARNING: Traffic information shown on system displays is provided as an
aid in visually acquiring traffic. Pilots must maneuver the aircraft based only
upon ATC guidance or positive visual acquisition of conflicting traffic.

WARNING: XM WX Satellite Weather should not be used for hazardous
weather penetration. Weather information provided by the GDL 69A is

approved only for weather avoidance, not penetration.

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Warnings, 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 Piper PA-46 Meridian
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
Piper PA-46 Meridian Pilot’s Operating Handbook. Thoroughly practice basic
operation prior to actual use. During flight operations, carefully compare
indications from the G1000 to all available navigation sources, including
the information from other NAVAIDs, visual sightings, charts, etc. For safety
purposes, always resolve any discrepancies before continuing navigation.

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

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Warnings, Cautions & Notes

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

WARNING: Because of variation in the earth’s magnetic field, operating the
system within the following areas could result in loss of reliable attitude and
heading indications. North of 72° North latitude at all longitudes. South of
70° South latitude at all longitudes. North of 65° North latitude between
longitude 75° W and 120° W. (Northern Canada). North of 70° North latitude
between longitude 70° W and 128° W. (Northern Canada). North of 70° North
latitude between longitude 85° E and 114° E. (Northern Russia). South of
55° South latitude between longitude 120° E and 165° E. (Region south of
Australia and New Zealand).

WARNING: Do not use GPS to navigate to any active waypoint identified as
a ‘NON WGS84 WPT’ by a system message. ‘NON WGS84 WPT’ waypoints are
derived from an unknown map reference datum that may be incompatible
with the map reference datum used by GPS (known as WGS84) and may be
positioned in error as displayed.

CAUTION: The PFD and MFD displays use a lens coated with a special
anti-reflective coating that is very sensitive to skin oils, waxes, and abrasive
cleaners. CLEANERS CONTAINING AMMONIA WILL HARM THE ANTI­REFLECTIVE 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 anti­reflective coatings.

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

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

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Warnings, Cautions & Notes

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

NOTE: This 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: Use of polarized eyewear may cause the flight displays to appear dim
or blank.

NOTE: 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 system are found
in the G1000 Pilot’s Guide for this aircraft.

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Record of Revisions

Part Number Change Summary

190-00764-00

Rev A Initial release

190-00764-01

Rev A Added Synthetic Vision System and GDU 9.05

190-00764-02

Rev A

Added temporary user waypoints
Added import/export flight plans
Added CDI availability during Dead Reckoning mode
Added AOPA Airport Directory
Added dual navigation database capability
Added database synchronization
Added GDU 10.01

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Added GDU 12.01
Updated SiriusXM™ references
Updated XM Weather product symbols
Updated database loading procedure
Added LEGEND, WX LGND and METAR softkeys

B

Change system software number from 0720.12 to 0720.13

Revision Date of Revision Affected Pages Description

C July, 2011 Pages 101-102 Corrected formatting error.

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FLIGHT INSTRUMENTS ................................................................................................................ 1

Selecting the Altimeter Barometric Pressure Setting ...................................................... 1

Selecting Standard Barometric Pressure (29.92 in Hg) ....................................................1

Change Altimeter Barometric Pressure Setting Units ...................................................... 1

Synchronizing the Altimeter Barometric Pressure Settings ........................................... 1

Synchronize CDI......................................................................................................................... 1

Change Navigation Sources ................................................................................................... 2

Enable/Disable OBS Mode While Navigating with GPS .................................................... 2

Generic Timer ............................................................................................................................. 2

Configure Vspeed Bugs Individually .....................................................................................2

Turn ALL Vspeed Bugs On or Off ............................................................................................ 3

Set Barometric Minimum Descent Altitude ........................................................................ 3

Displaying Wind Data .............................................................................................................. 3

ENGINE INDICATION & CREW ALERTING SYSTEM ....................................................... 5

Crew Alerting System (CAS) ................................................................................................... 6

NAV/COM/TRANSPONDER/AUDIO PANEL ......................................................................... 9

Enter a Transponder Code....................................................................................................... 9

Selecting a COM Radio ............................................................................................................ 9

Selecting a NAV Radio ............................................................................................................. 9

NAV/COM Tuning ..................................................................................................................... 10

Digital Clearance Recorder and Player .............................................................................. 10

Intercom System (ICS) Isolation .......................................................................................... 11

AUTOMATIC FLIGHT CONTROL SYSTEM .......................................................................... 13

Flight Director Activation ..................................................................................................... 13

Vertical Modes .........................................................................................................................14

Lateral Modes .......................................................................................................................... 15

GPS NAVIGATION ........................................................................................................................ 17

Direct-to Navigation .............................................................................................................. 17

Activate a Stored Flight Plan ............................................................................................... 18

Activate a Flight Plan Leg ..................................................................................................... 18

Stop Navigating a Flight Plan .............................................................................................. 19

Vertical Navigation (VNAV)................................................................................................... 19

FLIGHT PLANNING ...................................................................................................................... 21

Weight & Fuel Planning ......................................................................................................... 21

Trip Planning ............................................................................................................................ 21

Create a User Waypoint Defined by Latitude & Longitude ........................................... 23

Create a User Waypoint Defined by Radials from Other Waypoints ........................... 24

Create a User Waypoint Defined by a Radial & Distance from Another Waypoint .. 26

Delete a User Waypoint ......................................................................................................... 27

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Create a Flight Plan ................................................................................................................ 28

Import a Flight Plan from an SD Card ................................................................................ 29

Insert a Waypoint in the Active Flight Plan ...................................................................... 29

Enter an Airway in a Flight Plan .......................................................................................... 30

Invert An Active Flight Plan .................................................................................................. 31

Remove a Departure, Arrival, Approach, or Airway from a Flight Plan ..................... 31

Store a Flight Plan .................................................................................................................. 32

Edit a Stored Flight Plan ....................................................................................................... 32

Delete a Waypoint from the Flight Plan ............................................................................ 32

Invert and Activate a Stored Flight Plan ........................................................................... 33

Copy a Flight Plan ................................................................................................................... 33

Delete a Flight Plan ................................................................................................................ 33

Graphical Flight Plan Creation ............................................................................................. 34

Export a Flight Plan to an SD Card ..................................................................................... 34

PROCEDURES ................................................................................................................................. 35

Load and Activate a Departure Procedure ....................................................................... 35

Activate A Departure Leg ..................................................................................................... 35

Load An Arrival Procedure .................................................................................................... 35

Activate An Arrival Leg ......................................................................................................... 36

Load and/or Activate an Approach Procedure ................................................................. 36

Activate An Approach in the Active Flight Plan ............................................................... 37

Activate a Vector to Final Approach Fix ............................................................................ 37

Activate A Missed Approach in the Active Flight Plan ................................................... 38

HAZARD AVOIDANCE ................................................................................................................ 39

Customizing the Hazard Displays on the Navigation Map ............................................ 39

STORMSCOPE® (Optional) .................................................................................................... 39

XM WX Satellite Weather (Optional) .................................................................................. 41

Traffic Systems ........................................................................................................................ 43

Terrain Awareness & Warning System (TAWS-B) Display (If Equipped) ...................... 45

Airborne Color Weather Radar ............................................................................................ 47

ADDITIONAL FEATURES ........................................................................................................... 51

Synthetic Vision ....................................................................................................................... 51

Terminal Procedure Charts ................................................................................................... 52

AOPA Airport Directory ......................................................................................................... 54

SiriusXM™ Radio Entertainment .......................................................................................... 55

ABNORMAL OPERATION..........................................................................................................57

Reversionary Mode ................................................................................................................ 57

Abnormal COM Operation .................................................................................................... 57

Audio Panel Fail-safe Operation.......................................................................................... 57

Hazard Displays with Loss of GPS Position ....................................................................... 58

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Unusual Attitudes ................................................................................................................... 58

Dead Reckoning ...................................................................................................................... 59

ANNUNCIATIONS & ALERTS ................................................................................................... 61

CAS Messages .......................................................................................................................... 61

Comparator Annunciations ................................................................................................... 63

Reversionary Sensor Annunciations ................................................................................... 63

AFCS Alerts ............................................................................................................................... 64

TAWS-B Alerts .......................................................................................................................... 65

Message Advisory Alerts ....................................................................................................... 67

Aural Alerts .............................................................................................................................. 67

Flight Plan Import/Export Messages .................................................................................. 67

MFD & PFD Message Advisories .......................................................................................... 69

Database Message Advisories ............................................................................................. 70

GMA 1347 Message Advisories ............................................................................................ 73

GIA 63W Message Advisories ............................................................................................... 74

GEA 71 Message Advisories .................................................................................................. 77

GTX 33 Message Advisories .................................................................................................. 78

GRS 77 Message Advisories ................................................................................................. 79

GMU 44 Message Advisories ................................................................................................ 80

GDL 69A Message Advisories ............................................................................................... 81

GWX 68 Alert Messages ......................................................................................................... 81

GDC 74A Message Advisories ............................................................................................... 82

GCU 476 Message Advisories ............................................................................................... 82

GMC 710 Message Advisories .............................................................................................. 83

Miscellaneous Message Advisories ..................................................................................... 83

APPENDIX ....................................................................................................................................... 89

PFD Softkey Map .................................................................................................................... 89

MFD Softkey Map ................................................................................................................... 94

Loading Updated Databases ................................................................................................ 96

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

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FLIGHT INSTRUMENTS

SELECTING THE ALTIMETER BAROMETRIC PRESSURE SETTING

Turn the BARO Knob to select the desired setting.

SELECTING STANDARD BAROMETRIC PRESSURE (29.92 IN HG)

1)

Select the PFD Softkey to display the second-level softkeys.

2)

Select the STD BARO Softkey.

CHANGE ALTIMETER BAROMETRIC PRESSURE SETTING UNITS

1)

Select the PFD Softkey to display the second-level softkeys.

2)

Select the ALT UNIT Softkey.

3)

Select the IN Softkey to display the barometric pressure setting in inches of
mercury (in Hg).

Or

:

Select the HPA Softkey to display the barometric pressure setting in
hectopascals.

4)

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

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SYNCHRONIZING THE ALTIMETER BAROMETRIC PRESSURE SETTINGS

1)

Select the AUX-SYSTEM SETUP Page on the MFD.

2)

Press the FMS Knob to activate the cursor.

3)

Turn the large FMS Knob to highlight BARO in the SYNCHRONIZATION
Window.

4)

Turn the

small

FMS Knob clockwise to ON or counterclockwise to OFF.

SYNCHRONIZE CDI

1)

Select the AUX-SYSTEM SETUP Page on the MFD.

2)

Press the FMS Knob to activate the cursor.

3)

Turn the large FMS Knob to highlight CDI in SYNCHRONIZATION Window.

4)

Turn the

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CHANGE NAVIGATION SOURCES

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Select the CDI Softkey to change from GPS to VOR1 or LOC1. This places
the light blue tuning box over the NAV1 standby frequency in the upper left
corner of the PFD.

2)

Select the CDI Softkey again to change from VOR1 or LOC1 to VOR2
or LOC2. This places the light blue tuning box over the NAV2 standby

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frequency.

3)

Select the CDI Softkey a third time to return to GPS.

ENABLE/DISABLE OBS MODE WHILE NAVIGATING WITH GPS

1)

Select the OBS Softkey to select OBS Mode.

2)

Turn a CRS Knob to select the desired course to/from the waypoint. Press
the CRS Knob to synchronize the Selected Course with the bearing to the
next waypoint.

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Select the OBS Softkey again to disable OBS Mode.

GENERIC TIMER

1)

Select the TMR/REF Softkey, then turn the large FMS Knob to select the
time field (hh/mm/ss). Turn the FMS Knobs to set the desired time, then

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press the ENT Key. The UP/DOWN field is now highlighted.

2)

Turn the small FMS Knob to display the UP/DOWN window. Turn the FMS
Knob to select ‘UP’ or ‘DOWN’, then press the ENT Key. ‘START?’ is now
highlighted.

3)

Press the ENT Key to START, STOP, or RESET the timer (if the timer is
counting DOWN, it will start counting UP after reaching zero). Press the
CLR Key or the TMR/REF Softkey to remove the window.

CONFIGURE VSPEED BUGS INDIVIDUALLY

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Select the TMR/REF Softkey.

2)

Turn the

3)

Use the small FMS Knob to change the Vspeed in 1-kt increments (when a

large

FMS Knob to highlight the desired Vspeed.

speed has been changed from a default value, an asterisk appears next to
the speed).

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4)

Press the ENT Key or turn the large FMS Knob to highlight the ON/OFF
field

5)

Turn the

6)

To remove the window, press the CLR Key or the TMR/REF Softkey.

small

FMS Knob clockwise to ON or counterclockwise to OFF.

TURN ALL VSPEED BUGS ON OR OFF

1)

Select the TMR/REF Softkey.

2)

Press the MENU Key.

3)

Turn the FMS Knob to highlight the desired option.

4)

Press the ENT Key. Select the TMR/REF Softkey to remove the window.

SET BAROMETRIC MINIMUM DESCENT ALTITUDE

1)

Select the TMR/REF Softkey.

2)

Turn the large FMS Knob to highlight the OFF/BARO field to the right of
‘MINIMUMS’.

3)

Turn the small FMS Knob clockwise to BARO.

4)

Press the ENT Key.

5)

Use the small FMS Knob to enter the desired altitude.

6)

Press the ENT Key.

7)

To remove the window, press the CLR Key or the TMR/REF Softkey.

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DISPLAYING WIND DATA

1)

Select the PFD Softkey.

2)

Select the WIND Softkey to display wind data below the Selected Heading.

3)

Select one of the OPTN softkeys to change how wind data is displayed.

4)

To remove the Wind Data Window, select the OFF Softkey.

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ENGINE INDICATION & CREW ALERTING SYSTEM

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EICAS Display (Normal Mode)

1

Torque

2

Interturbine
Temperature

3

Propeller Speed

4

Generator Speed

5

Oil Pressure

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6

Oil Temperature

7

CAS Display

8

Cabin Pressure Altitude
and Change Rate

9

Differential Pressure

11

Fuel Flow

12

Fuel Temperature

13

Generator and
Alternator Current

14

Emergency Bus
Voltages

10

Fuel Quantity

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CREW ALERTING SYSTEM (CAS)

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CAS Display

NOTE: Refer to the Annunciations and Alerts section for specific CAS
messages.

NOTE: Refer to the Pilot’s Operating Handbook (POH) for emergency
procedures.

CAS
Window

Normal Mode

Reversionary Mode

CAS Message Displays

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NOTE: Red warning messages cannot be scrolled through and remain at the

top of the CAS display. The scroll bar changes to yellow if more than ten
caution messages exist to be scrolled through.

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• Warning (red) – Immediate crew awareness and action required; Master Warning
triggered

• Caution (yellow) – Immediate crew awareness and possible future corrective

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• Advisory (white) – Advisory information; no immediate action required

When a new red CAS warning message appears, it flashes (inversely red on white)
in conjunction with the Master Warning Indicator. Pressing the Master Warning
Indicator acknowledges all flashing red messages, extinguishing the master warning
lights, and stops warning message flashing.

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When a new yellow caution message appears on the CAS display, it appears as black

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text on a yellow background. Pressing the Master Caution Indicator acknowledges
all unacknowledged yellow messages, extinguishing the master caution light. The
caution message is displayed as yellow text on black after it is acknowledged.

Messages are displayed until the issue is corrected.
Once acknowledged, CAS warning messages are shown in red text and are displayed

until the issue is corrected.

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NAV/COM/TRANSPONDER/AUDIO PANEL

ENTER A TRANSPONDER CODE

1)

Select the XPDR Softkey to display the transponder mode selection
softkeys.

2)

Select the CODE Softkey to display the transponder code selection softkeys,
for digit entry.

3)

Use the digit keys to enter the code in the code field. When entering the
code, the next key in sequence must be pressed within 10 seconds, or the
entry is cancelled and restored to the previous code. Five seconds after the
fourth digit has been entered, the transponder code becomes active.

SELECTING A COM RADIO

Nav/Com/XPDR/Audio Panel

Instruments EICAS

Flight

XPDR/Audio AFCS GPS Nav

Nav/Com/

Transmit/Receive

Press the COM1 MIC, COM2 MIC
installed) on the audio panel.

Receive Only

Press the COM1, COM2
audio panel.

SELECTING A NAV RADIO

1)

To begin navigating using a navigation radio, press the CDI Softkey on the
PFD to select VOR1/LOC1 (NAV1) or VOR2/LOC2 (NAV2).

2)

Press the NAV1, NAV2, DME, or ADF Key on the audio panel to select or
deselect the navigation radio audio source. All radio keys can be selected
individually or together.

, or

COM3 MIC Key (optional COM, if

, or

COM3 Key (optional COM, if installed) on the

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NAV/COM TUNING

Flight

InstrumentsEICAS

1)

Press the small tuning knob to select the desired radio for tuning. A light
blue box highlights the radio frequency to be tuned.

2)

Turn the respective tuning knobs to enter the desired frequency into the
standby frequency field. The large knob enters MHz and the small knob
enters kHz.

3)

Nav/Com/

XPDR/AudioAFCSGPS Nav

Press the Frequency Transfer Key to place the frequency into the active
frequency field.

DIGITAL CLEARANCE RECORDER AND PLAYER

NOTE: Only the audio for the selected
not recorded for COM3 MIC.

Flight

• PressingthePLAY Key once plays the latest recorded memory block, then returns

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to normal operation.

• PressingtheMKR/MUTE Key while playing a memory block stops play.

• Pressingthe PLAY Key during play begins playing the previously recorded

memory block. Each subsequent press of the PLAY Key begins playing the next
previously recorded block.

Hazard

Avoidance

COM MIC

Key is recorded. Audio is

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INTERCOM SYSTEM (ICS) ISOLATION

Press the PILOT and/or COPLT Key on either audio panel to select those isolated

from hearing the Nav/Com radios and music.

PILOT KEY

Annunciator

OFF OFF

COPLT KEY

Annunciator

Pilot Hears

Selected
Radios, Aural
Alerts, Pilot,
Copilot,
Passengers,
Music

Copilot

Hears

Selected
Radios,
Aural
Alerts, Pilot,
Copilot,
Passengers,
Music

Passenger

Hears

Selected
Radios,
Aural
Alerts, Pilot,
Copilot,
Passengers,
Music

Selected
Radios,

ON OFF

Selected
Radios, Aural
Alerts, Pilot

Aural
Alerts,
Copilot,

Copilot,
Passengers,

Music
Passengers,
Music

Selected

Radios,

Aural

Alerts, Pilot,

Passengers,

Music

Passengers,

Music

OFF ON

ON ON

Selected
Radios, Aural
Alerts, Pilot,
Passengers,
Music

Selected
Radios, Aural
Alerts, Pilot,
Copilot

Selected
radios,
Aural
Alerts,
Copilot

Selected
Radios,
Aural
Alerts, Pilot,
Copilot

Instruments EICAS

Flight

XPDR/Audio AFCS GPS Nav

Nav/Com/

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Flight

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Nav/Com/

XPDR/AudioAFCSGPS Nav

Flight

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Operation

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AUTOMATIC FLIGHT CONTROL SYSTEM

NOTE: If sensor information (other than attitude) required for a flight director
mode becomes invalid or unavailable, the flight director automatically reverts
to the default mode for that axis.

NOTE: If the attitude information required for the default flight director modes
becomes invalid or unavailable, the autopilot automatically disengages.

FLIGHT DIRECTOR ACTIVATION

An initial press of a key listed in the following table (when the flight director is not

active) activates the pilot-side flight director in the listed modes.

Instruments EICAS

Flight

XPDR/Audio AFCS GPS Nav

Nav/Com/

Control Pressed

Modes Selected

Lateral Vertical
FD Key Roll Hold (default) ROL Pitch Hold (default) PIT
AP Key Roll Hold (default) ROL Pitch Hold (default) PIT

CWS Button Roll Hold (default) ROL Pitch Hold (default) PIT

GA Switch Go Around GA Go Around GA

ALT Key Roll Hold (default) ROL Altitude Hold ALT

VS Key Roll Hold (default) ROL Vertical Speed VS

VNV Key Roll Hold (default) ROL Vertical Path Tracking* VPTH

GPS

NAV Key Navigation**

VOR

Pitch Hold (default) PIT

LOC

BC Key Backcourse*** BC Pitch Hold (default) PIT

APR Key Approach**

GPS
VOR
LOC

Pitch Hold (default)

Glidepath

Glideslope

PIT
GP
GS

HDG Key Heading Select HDG Pitch Hold (default) PIT

*Valid VNV flight plan must be entered before VNV Key press activates flight director.

**The selected navigation receiver must have a valid VOR or LOC signal or active GPS course before

NAV

or

APR

Key press activates flight director.

***The selected navigation receiver must have a valid LOC signal before BC Key press activates flight

director.

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VERTICAL MODES

Flight

InstrumentsEICAS

Vertical Mode Description Control Annunciation

Holds the current aircraft pitch attitude;

Pitch Hold

Nav/Com/

XPDR/AudioAFCSGPS Nav

Selected Altitude
Armed

Altitude Hold Holds the current Altitude Reference A LT Key ALT nnnnn fT

Vertical Speed

Flight Level Change,

Flight

IAS Hold

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Flight Level Change,
Mach Hold

VNAV

Hazard

Avoidance

VNAV Target
Altitude Armed

Features

Additional

Glidepath

Glideslope

Abnormal

Operation

Go Around

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* ALTS armed automatically when PIT, VS, FLC, or GA active, and under VPTH when Selected Altitude

is to be captured instead of VNAV Target Altitude

** ALTV armed automatically under VPTH when VNAV Target Altitude is to be captured instead of

Selected Altitude

may be used to climb/descend to the

(default) PIT

Selected Altitude
AFCS armed to capture the altitude

displayed in the Selected Altitude

* ALTS

window

Maintains the current aircraft vertical
speed; may be used to climb/descend

VS Key VS nnnn fpm

to the Selected Altitude

Maintains the current aircraft airspeed
(in IAS or Mach) while the aircraft is
climbing/descending to the Selected

FLC Key

Altitude

Captures and tracks the VNAV flight
path

VNV

Key

AFCS armed to capture the altitude
displayed in the VNAV Target Altitude

** ALTV

window
Captures and tracks the SBAS glidepath

on approach

APR Key

Captures and tracks the ILS glideslope
on approach

Disengages the autopilot and
commands a constant pitch attitude
and wings level

GA

Switch

FLC nnn kT

FLC M .nnn

VPTH

GP

GS

GA

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