Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna Nav III
Cessna 172RG Cutlass · V Speeds Reference
Overview
This document is a pilot's guide for the Garmin G1000 NXi system specifically designed for the Cessna Nav III aircraft series. It provides comprehensive information on the operation and functionality of the G1000 NXi avionics suite, including system overview, flight instruments, engine indication systems, audio panel and communication/navigation systems, flight management, hazard avoidance, and automatic flight control systems. The guide is intended for pilots operating Cessna 172R, 172S, 182T, J182T, T182T, 206H, and T206H aircraft equipped with the G1000 NXi system. It includes detailed instructions, warnings, and operational procedures to enhance situational awareness and ensure safe flight operations.
- The G1000 NXi system is designed for Cessna Nav III aircraft including models like 172R and 182T.
- Pilots must familiarize themselves with the system's operational modes, including normal and reversionary modes.
- Understanding flight instruments is crucial for effective monitoring of aircraft performance.
- The engine indication system provides vital information about engine parameters and alerts.
- Hazard avoidance features are essential for maintaining situational awareness and safety during flight.
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In this document
System Overview
This section describes the G1000 NXi system, including its line replaceable units (LRUs), system controls, and operational modes. It covers the power-up sequence, normal operation, and reversionary mode, providing pilots with essential information on how to effectively utilize the system.
Flight Instruments
The flight instruments section details the various indicators available on the G1000 NXi, such as the airspeed indicator, attitude indicator, altimeter, and vertical speed indicator. It explains how to interpret these instruments and their significance during flight.
Engine Indication System
This section focuses on the engine display and the information provided by the Engine Indication System (EIS). It includes details on engine parameters, alerts, and abnormal operation procedures.
Flight Management
The flight management section outlines how to create and manage flight plans using the G1000 NXi. It includes information on navigation status, waypoints, airspaces, and procedures for IFR and VFR flight.
Hazard Avoidance
This section discusses the various hazard avoidance features of the G1000 NXi, including data link weather, terrain displays, and traffic information services. It emphasizes the importance of using these tools to enhance safety during flight.
Safety notes
- Do not use terrain avoidance displays as the sole source of information for maintaining separation from terrain and obstacles.
- Always refer to current aeronautical charts and NOTAMs for verification of displayed aeronautical information.
- Do not rely solely upon the display of traffic information to accurately depict all of the traffic within range of the aircraft.
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Pilot’s Guide Cirrus SR2x Cessna Nav III ® SYSTEM OVERVIEW FLIGHT INSTRUMENTS EIS AUDIO PANEL & CNS FLIGHT MANAGEMENT HAZARD AVOIDANCE AFCS ADDITIONAL FEATURES APPENDICES INDEX 190-02177-00 Rev. A Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna Nav III Copyright © 2017 Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries. All rights reserved. This manual reflects the operation of System Software version 2501.00 or later for Cessna 172R, 172S, 182T, J182T, T182T, 206H, and T206H aircraft. Some differences in operation may be observed when comparing the information in this manual to earlier or later software versions. NOTE: Cessna Nav III aircraft include the Cessna 172R, the Cessna 172S, the normally aspirated Cessna 182 (182), the turbocharged Cessna 182 (T182), the normally aspirated Cessna 206 (206), and the turbocharged Cessna 206 (T206). Unless otherwise indicated, information in the G1000 Cockpit Reference Guide pertains to all Cessna Nav III aircraft. 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Licensee agrees not to sue AC-U-KWIK Organizations and, to the maximum extent allowed by law, to release and hold harmless AC-U-KWIK Organizations from any cause of action, claims or losses related to any actual or alleged inaccuracies in the information arising out of Garmin’s use of the information in the datasets. Some jurisdictions do not allow the limitation or exclusion of implied warranties or liability for incidental or consequential damages so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to licensee. Printed in the U.S.A. 190-02177-00 Rev. A Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna Nav III i WARNINGS, CAUTIONS, AND NOTES WARNING: Do not use terrain avoidance displays as the sole source of information for maintaining separation from terrain and obstacles. Garmin obtains terrain and obstacle data from third party sources and cannot independently verify the accuracy of the information. WARNING: Always refer to current aeronautical charts and NOTAMs for verification of displayed aeronautical information. Displayed aeronautical data may not incorporate the latest NOTAM information. WARNING: Do not use geometric altitude for compliance with air traffic control altitude requirements. The
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primary barometric altimeter must be used for compliance with all air traffic control altitude regulations, requirements, instructions, and clearances. WARNING: Do not use basemap information (land and water data) as the sole means of navigation. Basemap data is intended only to supplement other approved navigation data sources and should be considered only an aid to enhance situational awareness. WARNING: Do not rely solely upon the display of traffic information to accurately depict all of the traffic within range of the aircraft. Due to lack of equipment, poor signal reception, and/or inaccurate information from aircraft or ground stations, traffic may be present that is not represented on the display. WARNING: Do not use data link weather information for maneuvering in, near, or around areas of hazardous weather. Information contained within data link weather products may not accurately depict current weather conditions. WARNING: Do not use the indicated data link weather product age to determine the age of the weather information shown by the data link weather product. Due to time delays inherent in gathering and processing weather data for data link transmission, the weather information shown by the data link weather product may be older than the indicated weather product age. WARNING: The displayed minimum safe altitude (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: Always obtain qualified instruction prior to operational use of this equipment. WARNING: Do not use a QFE altimeter setting with this system. System functions will not operate properly with a QFE altimeter setting. Use only a QNH altimeter setting for height above mean sea level, or the standard pressure setting, as applicable. Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna Nav III 190-02177-00 Rev. A ii WARNINGS, CAUTIONS, AND NOTES 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. WARNING: When using the autopilot to fly an approach with vertical guidance, the autopilot will not level the aircraft at the MDA/DH even if the MDA/DH is set in the altitude preselect. CAUTION: Do not clean display surfaces with abrasive cloths or cleaners containing ammonia. They will harm the anti-reflective coating. CAUTION: Repairs should only be made by an authorized Garmin service center. Unauthorized repairs or modifications could void both the warranty and affect the airworthiness of the aircraft. NOTE: Do not rely solely upon data link services to provide Temporary Flight Restriction (TFR) information. Always confirm TFR information through official sources such as Flight Service Stations or Air Traffic Control. NOTE: All visual depictions contained within this document, including screen images of the system panel and displays, are subject to change and may not reflect the most current system and aviation databases. Depictions of equipment may differ slightly from the actual equipment. NOTE: 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 system use GPS as a precision electronic NAVigation AID (NAVAID). Therefore, as with all NAVAIDs, information presented by the system can be misused or misinterpreted and, therefore, become unsafe. 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 : 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: 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. 190-02177-00 Rev. A Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna Nav III iii WARNINGS, CAUTIONS, AND NOTES NOTE: Operating the system in the vicinity of metal buildings, metal structures, or electromagnetic fields can cause sensor differences that may result in nuisance miscompare annunciations during start up, shut down, or while taxiing. If one or more of the sensed values are unavailable, the annunciation indicates no comparison is possible. NOTE: The system responds to a terminal procedure based on data coded within that procedure in the Navigation Database. Differences in system operation may be observed among similar types of procedures due to differences in the Navigation Database coding specific to each procedure. NOTE : The FAA has asked Garmin to remind pilots who fly with Garmin database-dependent avionics of the following: • It is the pilot’s responsibility to remain familiar with all FAA regulatory and advisory guidance and information related to the use of databases in the National Airspace System. • Garmin equipment will only recognize and use databases that are obtained from Garmin or Jeppesen. Databases obtained from Garmin or Jeppesen that have a Type 2 Letter of Authorization (LOA) from the FAA are assured compliance with all data quality requirements (DQRs). A copy of the Type 2 LOA is available for each applicable database and can be viewed at http://fly.garmin.com by selecting ‘Aviation Database Declarations.’ • Use of a current Garmin or Jeppesen database in your Garmin equipment is required for compliance with established FAA regulatory guidance, but does not constitute authorization to fly any and all terminal procedures that may be presented by the system. It is the pilot’s responsibility to operate in accordance with established POHs and regulatory guidance or limitations as applicable to the pilot, the aircraft, and installed equipment. NOTE : The pilot/operator must review and be familiar with Garmin’s database exclusion list as discussed in SAIB CE-14-04 to determine what data may be incomplete. The database exclusion list can be viewed at www.flygarmin.com by selecting ‘Database Exclusions List.’ NOTE : The pilot/operator must have access to Garmin and Jeppesen database alerts and consider their impact on the intended aircraft operation. The database alerts can be viewed at www.flygarmin.com by selecting ‘Aviation Database Alerts.’ NOTE : If the pilot/operator wants or needs to adjust the database, contact Garmin Product Support. NOTE: Garmin requests the flight crew report any observed discrepancies related to database information. These discrepancies could come in the form of an incorrect procedure; incorrectly identified terrain, obstacles and fixes; or any other displayed item used for navigation or communication in the air or on the ground. Go to FlyGarmin.com and select ‘Aviation Data Error Report’. NOTE: The system supports approval of AC 120-76C Hardware Class 3, Software Type B Electronic Flight Bag (EFB) electronic aeronautical chart applications. Possible additional requirements may make a secondary source (traditional paper or additional electronic display) necessary onboard the aircraft. If the secondary source is a Portable Electronic Device (PED), its use must be consistent with guidance in AC 120-76C. Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna Nav III 190-02177-00 Rev. A iv REVISION INFORMATION Record of Revisions Part Number Revision Date Page Range Description 190-02177-00 A 01/06/2017 i - I-6 Production release with GDU software version 20.05. 190-02177-00 Rev. A Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna Nav III v TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION 1 SYSTEM OVERVIEW 1.1 System Description ................................................. 1 Line Replaceable Units (LRU) ......................................... 1 1.2 System Controls....................................................... 4 PFD/MFD Controls ........................................................ 4 Secure Digital Cards ...................................................... 7 1.3 System Operation .................................................... 8 System Power-up .......................................................... 8 Normal Operation ......................................................... 9 Reversionary Mode ..................................................... 10 System Annunciations ................................................. 11 System Status............................................................. 13 ADAHRS Operation ..................................................... 14 AHRS Operation ......................................................... 15 GPS Receiver Operation .............................................. 16 1.4 Accessing System Functionality .......................... 22 Softkey Function ......................................................... 22 Menus ....................................................................... 27 MFD Page Groups ....................................................... 28 System Settings .......................................................... 31 System Utilities........................................................... 37 1.5 Display Backlighting ............................................. 42 SECTION 2 FLIGHT INSTRUMENTS 2.1 Flight Instruments ................................................. 46 Airspeed Indicator ...................................................... 46 Attitude Indicator ....................................................... 48 Altimeter ................................................................... 49 Vertical Speed Indicator (VSI) ....................................... 51 Vertical Deviation ....................................................... 51 Horizontal Situation Indicator (HSI) .............................. 53 Course Deviation Indicator (CDI) .................................. 56 2.2 Supplemental Flight Data .................................... 63 Temperature Display ................................................... 63 Wind Data ................................................................. 63 Generic Timer ............................................................. 64 Vertical Navigation (VNV) Indications ........................... 64 2.3 PFD Annunciations and Alerting Functions ........ 66 Marker Beacon Annunciations...................................... 66 Altitude Alerting ......................................................... 66 Low Altitude Annunciation .......................................... 67 Minimum Descent Altitude/Decision Height Alerting ...... 67 2.4 Abnormal Operations ........................................... 69 Abnormal GPS Conditions ........................................... 69 Unusual Attitudes ....................................................... 70 SECTION 3 ENGINE INDICATION SYSTEM 3.1 Engine Display ....................................................... 72 Engine Page ............................................................... 84 3.2 EIS Display (Reversionary Mode) ........................ 89 SECTION 4 AUDIO PANEL AND CNS 4.1 Overview ................................................................ 91 PFD Controls and Frequency Display ............................. 92 Audio Panel Controls .................................................. 94 4.2 COM Operation ...................................................... 96 COM Tuning Boxes...................................................... 96 COM Transceiver Manual Tuning .................................. 97 Auto-Tuning the COM Frequency .................................. 97 Frequency Spacing .................................................... 100 4.3 NAV Operation ..................................................... 101 NAV Tuning Boxes..................................................... 101 NAV Radio Selection and Activation ........................... 102 NAV Receiver Manual Tuning ..................................... 102 Auto-Tuning a NAV Frequency from the MFD............... 103 Marker Beacon Receiver ............................................ 105 DME Tuning ............................................................. 106 4.4 Mode S Transponder ........................................... 107 Transponder Controls ................................................ 107 Transponder Mode Selection ...................................... 108 IDENT Function ........................................................ 110 Flight ID Reporting.................................................... 111 4.5 Additional Audio Panel Functions ..................... 112 Power-Up ................................................................. 112 Mono/Stereo Headsets .............................................. 112 Speaker ................................................................... 112 Intercom .................................................................. 112 Split COM ................................................................ 114 Clearance Recorder and Player................................... 114 Entertainment Inputs ................................................ 115 4.6 Audio Panels Preflight Procedure...................... 116 4.7 Abnormal Operation ........................................... 117 Stuck Microphone..................................................... 117 Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna Nav III 190-02177-00 Rev. A vi TABLE OF CONTENTS COM Tuning Failure................................................... 117 Audio Panel Fail-Safe Operation ................................. 117 Reversionary Mode ................................................... 117 SECTION 5 FLIGHT MANAGEMENT 5.1 Introduction ......................................................... 119 Navigation Status Box and Data Bar ........................... 120 5.2 Using Map Displays ............................................. 122 Map Orientation ....................................................... 122 Map Range .............................................................. 124 Map Panning............................................................ 126 Measuring Bearing and Distance ................................ 128 Topography .............................................................. 129 Map Symbols ........................................................... 132 Airways ................................................................... 137 Additional Navigation Map Items............................... 139 IFR/VFR Charts ......................................................... 142 5.3 Waypoints............................................................. 145 Airports ................................................................... 146 Intersections ............................................................ 154 NDBs ....................................................................... 156 VORs ....................................................................... 158 VRPs ....................................................................... 160 User Waypoints ........................................................ 162 5.4 Airspaces .............................................................. 168 5.5 Direct-to-Navigation .......................................... 172 5.6 Flight Planning..................................................... 177 Flight Plan Creation .................................................. 178 Flight Plan Import/Export........................................... 182 Adding Waypoints to an Existing Flight Plan................ 187 Adding Airways to a Flight Plan ................................. 188 Adding Procedures to a Stored Flight Plan .................. 190 Flight Plan Storage ................................................... 195 Flight Plan Editing .................................................... 197 Along Track Offsets ................................................... 201 Parallel Track ............................................................ 202 Activating a Flight Plan Leg ....................................... 204 Inverting a Flight Plan ............................................... 204 Flight Plan Views ...................................................... 204 Closest Point of FPL .................................................. 206 User-Defined Holding Patterns ................................... 206 5.7 Vertical Navigation ............................................. 210 Altitude Constraints .................................................. 212 5.8 Procedures ........................................................... 215 Departures ............................................................... 218 Arrivals ................................................................... 220 Approaches ............................................................. 222 5.9 Trip Planning ........................................................ 232 Trip Planning ............................................................ 232 5.10 Abnormal Operation ........................................... 236 SECTION 6 HAZARD AVOIDANCE 6.1 Data Link Weather ............................................... 240 Activating Data Link Weather Services ........................ 240 Weather Product Age ................................................ 242 Displaying Data Link Weather Products ....................... 244 Weather Product Overview ........................................ 252 FIS-B Weather Status................................................. 284 6.2 Stormscope Lightning Detection System ......... 286 Using the Stormscope Page ....................................... 286 Setting Up Stormscope on the Navigation Map ........... 288 6.3 Terrain Displays ................................................... 290 Relative Terrain Symbology ........................................ 291 Terrain-SVT and TAWS-B Alerting Displays ................... 296 Forward Looking Terrain Avoidance ............................ 298 Additional TAWS-B Alerting ....................................... 299 System Status........................................................... 301 6.4 Traffic Information Service (TIS) ........................ 304 Displaying Traffic Data .............................................. 305 Traffic Map Page....................................................... 306 TIS Alerts ................................................................. 307 System Status........................................................... 309 6.5 TAS Traffic ............................................................. 311 TAS Theory of Operation ............................................ 311 TAS Alerts ................................................................ 315 System Test .............................................................. 316 Operation ................................................................ 317 6.6 ADS-B Traffic ........................................................ 323 ADS-B System Overview ............................................ 323 Conflict Situational Awareness & Alerting (CSA) .......... 325 Airborne and Surface Applications .............................. 326 Traffic Description ..................................................... 327 190-02177-00 Rev. A Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna Nav III vii TABLE OF CONTENTS Operation ................................................................ 327 ADS-B System Status ................................................ 333 SECTION 7 AUTOMATIC FLIGHT CONTROL SYSTEM 7.1 AFCS Overview .................................................... 337 7.2 Flight Director Operation ................................... 341 Activating the Flight Director ..................................... 341 AFCS Status Box ....................................................... 342 Flight Director Modes................................................ 343 Command Bars ......................................................... 343 7.3 AFCS MODES ........................................................ 344 Vertical Modes ......................................................... 344 Lateral Modes .......................................................... 350 Combination modes (VNV, APR, NAV, BC, GA) ............. 354 7.4 Autopilot .............................................................. 366 Flight Control ........................................................... 366 Engagement............................................................. 367 Control Wheel Steering ............................................. 367 Disengagement ........................................................ 368 7.5 AFCS Annunciations and Alerts ......................... 369 Overspeed Protection ................................................ 370 SECTION 8 ADDITIONAL FEATURES 8.1 Synthetic Vision Technology (SVT)..................... 372 SVT Operation .......................................................... 373 SVT Features ............................................................ 375 Field of View ............................................................ 383 8.2 SafeTaxi ................................................................ 385 8.3 Charts.................................................................... 387 ChartView ................................................................ 388 FliteCharts ............................................................... 397 8.4 Database Cycle number and revisions.............. 402 SafeTaxi Cycle Number and Revision .......................... 402 FliteCharts Cycle Number and Revision ....................... 402 Airport Directory Cycle Number and Revision .............. 404 8.5 SiriusXM Radio Entertainment .......................... 405 Activating SiriusXM Satellite Radio Services ................ 405 Using SiriusXM Radio................................................ 406 8.6 Flight Data Logging ............................................ 409 8.7 Connext Setup ..................................................... 411 8.8 Auxiliary Video (Optional) .................................. 413 Video Setup ............................................................. 413 Display Selection ...................................................... 414 Zoom/Range ............................................................ 415 8.9 Abnormal Operation ........................................... 416 SiriusXM Data Link Receiver Troubleshooting .............. 416 APPENDICES Annunciations and Alerts ............................................. 417 Alert Level Definitions ............................................... 418 Audio Alerting System Test ........................................ 419 System Message Advisories ....................................... 419 Database Management ................................................ 431 Loading Updated Databases ...................................... 431 Magnetic Field Variation Database Update .................. 440 Garmin Aviation Glossary ............................................ 441 Frequently Asked Questions ........................................ 451 Map Symbols ................................................................. 455 INDEX Index ................................................................................ I-1 Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna Nav III 190-02177-00 Rev. A viii TABLE OF CONTENTS B lank Page 190-02177-00 Rev. A Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for Cessna Nav III SYSTEM OVERVIEW FLIGHT INSTRUMENTS EIS AUDIO PANEL & CNS FLIGHT MANAGEMENT HAZARD AVOIDANCE AFCS ADDITIONAL FEATURES APPENDICES INDEX 1 SYSTEM OVERVIEW SECTION 1 SYSTEM OVERVIEW 1.1 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION This section provides an overview of the G1000 NXi Integrated Avionics System as installed in the Cessna Nav III. The system presents flight instrumentation, position, navigation, communication, and identification information to the pilot through large-format displays. The optional Flight Stream 510 device provides a Bluetooth® connection between the system and a mobile device. GPS, ADAHRS/AHRS, ADS-B, traffic, SiriusXM audio, and weather data can then be shared with the mobile device, and flight plans can be transferred to or from the mobile device. Also, database updates may also be performed using the Flight Stream 510 WiFi link. LINE REPLACEABLE UNITS (LRU) The system consists of the following Line Replaceable Units (LRUs): • GDU 1050 (1) – The GDU 1050 is configured as a Primary Flight Display (PFD). The display communicates with the MFD and with the #1 GIA 63W Integrated Avionics Unit through a High-Speed Data Bus (HSDB) Ethernet connection. • GDU 1054 (1) – The GDU 1054 is configured as an MFD. The display communicates with the PFD and with the #2 GIA 63W Integrated Avionics Unit through a High-Speed Data Bus (HSDB) Ethernet connection. • GIA 63W (2) – Functions as the main communication hub, linking all LRUs with the PFD and MFD. Each GIA 63W contains a GPS SBAS receiver, VHF COM/NAV/GS receivers, a flight director (FD) and system integration microprocessors. Each GIA 63W is paired with the PFD and MFD via HSDB connection. The GIA 63Ws are not paired together and do not communicate with each other directly. • GSU 75 (1) – Processes data from the pitot/static system as well as the OAT probe to provide pressure altitude, airspeed, vertical speed and OAT information to the system. This unit also provides aircraft attitude and heading information via ARINC 429 to the PFD, MFD, and GIA 63W. The GSU 75 contains advanced sensors (including accelerometers and rate sensors) and interfaces with the GMU 44 to obtain magnetic field information, and with the GIA 63W to obtain GPS information. ADAHRS/AHRS modes of operation are discussed later in this document. • GDC 72 / 74A (1) (Optional) – Processes data from the pitot/static system as well as the OAT probe. This unit provides pressure altitude, airspeed, vertical speed and OAT information to the system, and it communicates with the GIA 63Ws, the displays, and the GRS 77/79, using an ARINC 429 digital interface (it also interfaces directly with the GTP 59). The GDC 74A is designed to operate in Reduced Vertical Separation Minimum (RVSM) airspace. • GRS 77 / 79 (1) (Optional) – Provides aircraft attitude and heading information via ARINC 429 to both displays and both GIA 63Ws. The GRS 77/79 contains advanced sensors (including accelerometers and rate sensors) and interfaces with the GMU 44 to obtain magnetic field information, with the GDC 74A to obtain air data, and with both GIA 63/63Ws to obtain GPS information. AHRS modes of operation are discussed later in this document. 190-02177-00 Rev. A Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for Cessna Nav III SYSTEM OVERVIEW FLIGHT INSTRUMENTS EIS AUDIO PANEL & CNS FLIGHT MANAGEMENT HAZARD AVOIDANCE AFCS ADDITIONAL FEATURES APPENDICES INDEX 2 SYSTEM OVERVIEW • GEA 71 (1) – Receives and processes signals from the engine and airframe sensors. This unit communicates with both GIA 63Ws using an RS-485 digital interface. • GMU 44 (1) – Measures local magnetic field. Data is sent to the GRS unit for processing to determine aircraft magnetic heading. The GMU 44 receives power directly from the GRS unit and communicates with the GRS unit using an RS-485 digital interface. • GMA 1347 (1) – Integrates NAV/COM digital audio, intercom system and marker beacon controls. This unit also enables the manual control of the display reversionary mode (red DISPLAY BACKUP button) and communicates with the #1 GIA 63(W), using an RS-232 digital interface. • GTX 335R/345R/33ES (1) – Solid-state transponder that provides Mode A, C, S capability. The optional GTX 345R also provides ADS-B In/Out. The transponder can be controlled from the PFD. The transponder communicates with the both GIA 63Ws through an RS-232 digital interface. • GSA 81 (3), and GSM 86 (3) – The GSA 81 servos are used for the automatic control of roll, pitch, and pitch trim. These units interface with each GIA 63W. The GSM 86 servo gearbox is responsible for transferring the output torque of the GSA 81 servo actuator to the mechanical flight-control surface linkage. • GDL 69A / GDL 69A SXM (1) (Optional) – A satellite radio receiver that provides data link weather information to the MFD (and, indirectly, to the PFD maps) as well as digital audio entertainment. The GDL 69A SXM communicates with the MFD via HSDB connection. Subscriptions to the SiriusXM Weather or SiriusXM Satellite Radio services are required to enable the GDL 69A SXM capability. • GTS 800 (Optional) – The GTS 800 Traffic Advisory System (TAS) uses active interrogations of Mode S and Mode C transponders to provide Traffic Advisories to the pilot independent of the air traffic control system. Figure 1-1 shows interactions between the LRUs. Additional/optional equipment are also shown in Figure 1-1. The system is capable of interfacing with the following optional equipment: • GDL 69A / GDL 69A SXM Data Link Receiver • GTS 800 Traffic Advisory System • L3 Stormscope Lightning Strike and Thunderstorm Detection • KN 63 DME • KR 87 ADF Receiver • KTA 870 Traffic Avoidance System • CO Guardian Carbon Monoxide Detection 190-02177-00 Rev. A Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for Cessna Nav III SYSTEM OVERVIEW FLIGHT INSTRUMENTS EIS AUDIO PANEL & CNS FLIGHT MANAGEMENT HAZARD AVOIDANCE AFCS ADDITIONAL FEATURES APPENDICES INDEX 3 SYSTEM OVERVIEW Non-Garmin Equipment Optional Garmin Equipment Optional Non-Garmin Equipment Garmin Equipment GTX 345R Or #1 GDU 1050 (PFD) GDL 69A/ GDL 69A SXM (XM Weather/ Audio Datalink) GMA 1347 (Audio Panel) #1 GIA 63W (Integrated Avionics Unit) VHF COM GPS/SBAS VOR/LOC G/S Flight Director AFCS Mode Logic Servo Logic #2 GIA 63W (Integrated Avionics Unit) VHF COM GPS/SBAS VOR/LOC G/S Flight Director AFCS Mode Logic Servo Logic #2 GDU 1054 (MFD) GEA 71 (Engine & Airframe I/F) GTX 335R/33 (Transponder) GSA 81 (3) (Servos) #2 GMU 44 (Magnetometer) #2 GSU 75 (ADAHRS) #1 GRS 77/79 (AHRS) #2 GDC 74A / 72 (Air Data Computer) KTA 870 (Traffic Avoidance) GTS 800 (TAS) CO Guardian (Carbon Monoxide Detection) L-3 Stormscope KN-63 (DME) KR-87 (ADF Reciever) ELT (Emergency Locator Transmitter) FS 510 (SD Card Bluetooth Link) Figure 1-1 System (LRU Configuration) NOTE: For information on non-Garmin equipment, consult the applicable optional interface user’s guide. This document assumes that the reader is already familiar with the operation of this additional equipment. 190-02177-00 Rev. A Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for Cessna Nav III SYSTEM OVERVIEW FLIGHT INSTRUMENTS EIS AUDIO PANEL & CNS FLIGHT MANAGEMENT HAZARD AVOIDANCE AFCS ADDITIONAL FEATURES APPENDICES INDEX 4 SYSTEM OVERVIEW 1.2 SYSTEM CONTROLS NOTE: The Audio Panel (GMA 1347) is described in the CNS & Audio Panel section. The system controls are located on the PFD and MFD bezels and audio panel. The controls for the PFD and MFD are discussed within the following pages of this section. PFD/MFD CONTROLS Figure 1-2 PFD/MFD Controls 4 2 1 6 5 7 9 8 3 12 16 11 10 15 14 13 20 21 19 18 25 24 22 23 28 27 Only with Garmin AFCS 17 26 190-02177-00 Rev. A Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for Cessna Nav III SYSTEM OVERVIEW FLIGHT INSTRUMENTS EIS AUDIO PANEL & CNS FLIGHT MANAGEMENT HAZARD AVOIDANCE AFCS ADDITIONAL FEATURES APPENDICES INDEX 5 SYSTEM OVERVIEW 1 NAV VOL/ID Knob Turn to control NAV audio volume (shown in the NAV Frequency Box as a percentage) Press to toggle Morse code identifier audio ON/OFF 2 NAV Frequency Trans- fer Key Transfers the standby and active NAV frequencies 3 NAV Knob Turn to tune NAV receiver standby frequencies (large knob for MHz; small for kHz) Press to toggle cyan tuning box between NAV1 and NAV2 4 *Heading Knob Turn to manually select a heading. When operating in Heading Select mode, this knob pro- vides the heading reference to the flight director. Press to display a digital heading momentarily to the left of the HSI and synchronize the Se- lected Heading to the current heading 5 Joystick Turn to change map range Press to activate Map Pointer for map panning 6 CRS/BARO Knob Turn large knob for altimeter barometric pressure setting Turn the small knob to set the pilot-selected course on the HSI when the VOR1, VOR2, or OBS/SUSP mode is selected. Pressing this knob centers the CDI on the currently selected VOR. The pilot-selected course provides course reference to the pilot-side flight director when operating in Navigation and Approach modes. Press to re-center the CDI and return course pointer directly TO bearing of active waypoint/ station 7 COM Knob Turn to tune COM transceiver standby frequencies (large knob for MHz; small for kHz) Press to toggle cyan tuning box between COM1 and COM2 The selected COM (green) is controlled with the COM MIC Key (Audio Panel). 8 COM Frequency Transfer Key (EMERG) Transfers the standby and active COM frequencies Press and hold two seconds to tune the emergency frequency (121.5 MHz) automatically into the active frequency field 9 COM VOL/SQ Knob Turn to control COM audio volume level (shown as a percentage in the COM Frequency Box) Press to turn the COM automatic squelch ON/OFF 10 Direct-to Key ( ) Activates the direct-to function and allows the user to enter a destination waypoint and es- tablish a direct course to the selected destination (specified by identifier, chosen from the active route) 11 FPL Key Displays flight plan information 12 CLR Key (DFLT MAP) Erases information, cancels entries, or removes menus Press and hold to display the MFD Navigation Map Page (MFD only). 13 MENU Key Displays a context-sensitive list of options for accessing additional features or making setting changes 14 PROC Key Gives access to IFR departure procedures (DPs), arrival procedures (STARs), and approach procedures (IAPs) for a flight plan or selected airport 15 ENT Key Validates/confirms menu selection or data entry 190-02177-00 Rev. A Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for Cessna Nav III SYSTEM OVERVIEW FLIGHT INSTRUMENTS EIS AUDIO PANEL & CNS FLIGHT MANAGEMENT HAZARD AVOIDANCE AFCS ADDITIONAL FEATURES APPENDICES INDEX 6 SYSTEM OVERVIEW 16 FMS Knob (Flight Management System Knob) Press to turn the selection cursor ON/OFF. Data Entry: With cursor ON, turn to enter data in the highlighted field (large knob moves cursor location; small knob selects character for highlighted cursor location) Scrolling: When a list of information is too long for the window/box, a scroll bar appears, indicating more items to view. With cursor ON, turn large knob to scroll through the list. Page Selection: Turn knob on MFD to select the page to view (large knob selects a page group; small knob selects a specific page from the group) 17 *ALT Knob Sets the selected altitude in the Selected Altitude Box (the large knob selects the thousands, the small knob selects the hundreds). In addition to providing the standard system altitude alerter function, selected altitude provides an altitude setting for the Altitude Capture/Hold mode of the AFCS 18 **AP Key Engages/disengages the Autopilot and Flight Director in the default vertical and lateral modes. 19 **FD Key Activates/deactivates the Flight Director only. Pressing the FD key turns on the Flight Direc- tor in the default vertical and lateral modes. Pressing the FD key again deactivates the Flight Director and removes the command bars, unless the Autopilot is engaged. If the Autopilot is engaged, the FD key is disabled. 20 **NAV Key Selects/deselects the Navigation mode. 21 **ALT Key Selects/deselects the Altitude Hold mode. 22 **VS Key Selects/deselects the Vertical Speed mode. 23 **FLC Key Selects/deselects the Flight Level Change mode. 24 **HDG Key Selects/deselects the Heading Select mode. 25 **APR Key Selects/deselects the Approach mode. 26 **VNV Key (if equipped) Selects/deselects Vertical Navigation mode 27 **NOSE UP Key Controls the active pitch reference for the Pitch Hold, Vertical Speed, and Flight Level Change modes. 28 **NOSE DN Key Controls the active pitch reference for the Pitch Hold, Vertical Speed, and Flight Level Change modes. *This Key only appears on the MFD. **This Key only appears on the MFD with Garmin AFCS option. 190-02177-00 Rev. A Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for Cessna Nav III SYSTEM OVERVIEW FLIGHT INSTRUMENTS EIS AUDIO PANEL & CNS FLIGHT MANAGEMENT HAZARD AVOIDANCE AFCS ADDITIONAL FEATURES APPENDICES INDEX 7 SYSTEM OVERVIEW SECURE DIGITAL CARDS NOTE: Refer to the Appendices for instructions on updating the aviation databases. NOTE: Ensure that the system is powered off before inserting the SD card. The GDU 1050/1054 data card slots use Secure Digital (SD) cards and are located on the top right portion of the display bezels. Each display bezel is equipped with two SD card slots. SD cards are used for aviation database and system software updates as well as terrain database storage. Also, flight plans may be imported or exported from an SD card in the MFD. Installing and removing an SD card Insert the SD card in the SD card slot, pushing the card in until the spring latch engages. The front of the card should remain flush with the face of the display bezel. To remove, gently press on the SD card to release the spring latch and eject the card. Figure 1-3 PFD/MFD Display Bezel SD Card Slots SD Card Slots 190-02177-00 Rev. A Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for Cessna Nav III SYSTEM OVERVIEW FLIGHT INSTRUMENTS EIS AUDIO PANEL & CNS FLIGHT MANAGEMENT HAZARD AVOIDANCE AFCS ADDITIONAL FEATURES APPENDICES INDEX 8 SYSTEM OVERVIEW 1.3 SYSTEM OPERATION This section discusses powering up the system, normal and reversionary display operation, system status, ADAHRS/AHRS modes of operation, and GPS receiver operation. SYSTEM POWER-UP NOTE: Refer to the Appendices for ADAHRS/AHRS initialization bank angle limitations. NOTE: See the Appendices for additional information regarding system-specific annunciations and alerts. NOTE: See the Pilot’s Operating Handbook (POH) for specific procedures concerning avionics power application and emergency power supply operation. The system is integrated with the aircraft electrical system and receives power directly from electrical busses. The PFD, MFD, and supporting sub-systems include both power-on and continuous built-in test features that exercise the processor, RAM, ROM, external inputs and outputs to provide safe operation. When powering up the system, test annunciations are displayed and key annunciator lights also become momentarily illuminated on the audio panel and the display bezels. On the PFD, the ADAHRS/AHRS begins to initialize and displays ‘ADAHRS/DG ALIGN: Remain Stationary’. All system annunciations should disappear typically within one minute of power-up. When the MFD powers up, the MFD Power-up Page displays the following information: • System version • Navigation database name and effective dates • Land database name and version • Airport Directory name and effective dates • Safe Taxi database name and effective dates • FliteCharts/ChartView database information • Terrain database name and version • Copyright • Obstacle database name and effective dates Current database information includes the valid operating dates, cycle number and database type. When this information has been reviewed for currency (to ensure that no databases have expired), the pilot is prompted to continue. Pressing the ENT Key acknowledges this information and displays the Navigation Map Page on the MFD. 190-02177-00 Rev. A Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for Cessna Nav III SYSTEM OVERVIEW FLIGHT INSTRUMENTS EIS AUDIO PANEL & CNS FLIGHT MANAGEMENT HAZARD AVOIDANCE AFCS ADDITIONAL FEATURES APPENDICES INDEX 9 SYSTEM OVERVIEW NORMAL OPERATION NOTE: In normal operating mode, backlighting can only be adjusted from the PFD (see Section 1.5). In reversionary mode, it can be adjusted from the remaining display. In normal operating mode, the PFD presents graphical flight instrumentation (attitude, heading, airspeed, altitude, vertical speed), replacing the traditional flight instrument cluster (see the Flight Instruments Section for more information). The MFD normally displays a full-color moving map with navigation information (see the Flight Management Section), while the left portion of the MFD is dedicated to the Engine Indication System (see the EIS Section). Both displays offer control for COM and NAV frequency selection. Figure 1-4 System Normal Operation 190-02177-00 Rev. A Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for Cessna Nav III SYSTEM OVERVIEW FLIGHT INSTRUMENTS EIS AUDIO PANEL & CNS FLIGHT MANAGEMENT HAZARD AVOIDANCE AFCS ADDITIONAL FEATURES APPENDICES INDEX 10 SYSTEM OVERVIEW REVERSIONARY MODE NOTE: The system alerts the pilot when backup paths are utilized by the LRUs. Refer to the Appendices for further information regarding system-specific alerts. In the event of a display failure, the system can be manually switched to reversionary (backup) mode (all remaining displays enter reversionary mode). In reversionary mode, all important flight information is presented on the remaining display(s) in the same format as in normal operating mode. If a display fails, the appropriate IAU-display Ethernet interface is cut off. Thus, the IAU can no longer communicate with the remaining display (refer to Figure 1-5), and the NAV and COM functions provided to the failed display by the IAU are flagged as invalid on the remaining display. The system reverts to backup paths for the ADAHRS/AHRS, ADC, Engine/Airframe Unit, and Transponder, as required. The change to backup paths is completely automated for all LRUs and no pilot action is required. Reversionary mode may be manually activated by pressing the Audio Panel’s red DISPLAY BACKUP Button. Pressing this button again deactivates reversionary mode. Figure 1-5 Reversionary Mode (Failed PFD) DISPLAY BACKUP Button Manually Activates/Deactivates Reversionary Mode on All Displays NAV1 and COM1 Flagged Invalid (provided by the failed PFD) 190-02177-00 Rev. A Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for Cessna Nav III SYSTEM OVERVIEW FLIGHT INSTRUMENTS EIS AUDIO PANEL & CNS FLIGHT MANAGEMENT HAZARD AVOIDANCE AFCS ADDITIONAL FEATURES APPENDICES INDEX 11 SYSTEM OVERVIEW SYSTEM ANNUNCIATIONS NOTE: Upon power-up, certain windows remain invalid as system equipment begins to initialize. All windows should be operational within one minute of power-up. If any window continues to remain flagged, the system should be serviced by a Garmin-authorized repair facility. When an LRU or an LRU function fails, a large red ‘X’ is typically displayed on windows associated with the failed data (refer to Table 1-1 for all possible flags and the responsible LRUs). Refer to the Pilot’s Operating Handbook (POH) for additional information regarding pilot responses to these annunciations. The status of detected LRUs can be checked on the Aux - System Status Page. Active LRUs are indicated by green check marks; failed by red or amber ‘X’s. Failed LRUs should be noted and a service center or Garmin- authorized dealer informed. Viewing LRU information: 1) Use the FMS Knob to select the Aux - System Status Page. 2) To place the cursor in the ‘LRU Info’ Box, Press the LRU Softkey. Or: a) Press the MENU Key. b) With ‘Select LRU Window’ highlighted, press the ENT Key. 3) Use the FMS Knob to scroll through the box to view LRU status information. NOTE: Refer to the POH for additional information regarding pilot responses to these annunciations. 190-02177-00 Rev. A Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for Cessna Nav III SYSTEM OVERVIEW FLIGHT INSTRUMENTS EIS AUDIO PANEL & CNS FLIGHT MANAGEMENT HAZARD AVOIDANCE AFCS ADDITIONAL FEATURES APPENDICES INDEX 12 SYSTEM OVERVIEW System Annunciation Comment Air Data, Attitude and Heading Reference System is aligning. Display system is not receiving attitude information from the ADAHRS/AHRS. Air Data, Attitude, and Heading calibration incomplete or configuration module failure. GPS information is either not present or is invalid for navigation use. Note that ADAHRS/AHRS utilizes GPS inputs during normal operation. ADAHRS/AHRS operation may be degraded if GPS signals are not present (see POH). Display system is not receiving airspeed input from the air data computer. System Annunciation Comment Display system is not receiving vertical speed input from the air data computer. Display system is not receiving valid heading input from the ADAHRS/AHRS or magnetometer. Display system is not receiving altitude input from the air data computer. Display system is not receiving valid OAT information from the air data computer. Display system is not receiving valid transponder information. Other Various Red X Indications A red ‘X’ through any other display field (such as engine instrumentation fields) indicates that the field is not receiving valid data. Table 1-1 System Annunciations 190-02177-00 Rev. A Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for Cessna Nav III SYSTEM OVERVIEW FLIGHT INSTRUMENTS EIS AUDIO PANEL & CNS FLIGHT MANAGEMENT HAZARD AVOIDANCE AFCS ADDITIONAL FEATURES APPENDICES INDEX 13 SYSTEM OVERVIEW SYSTEM STATUS The System Status Page displays the status and software version numbers for all detected system LRUs. Pertinent information on all system databases is also displayed. Active LRUs are indicated by green check marks and failed LRUs are indicated by red “X”s. Failed LRUs should be noted and a service center or Garmin dealer informed. Figure 1-6 Example System Status Page The LRU and ARFRM Softkeys on the System Status Page select the applicable list (LRU Information or Airframe window) through which the FMS Knob can be used to scroll information within the selected window. Pressing the MFD1 DB Softkey (label annunciator turns green indicting the softkey is selected) places the cursor in the database window. Use the FMS Knob to scroll through database information for the MFD. Pressing the softkey again will change the softkey label to PFD1 DB. PFD 1 database information is now displayed in the database window. Pressing the softkey a third time will change the softkey label back to MFD1 DB. MFD database information is displayed again in the database window. The ANN Test Softkey, when selected, causes an annunciation test tone to be played. 190-02177-00 Rev. A Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for Cessna Nav III SYSTEM OVERVIEW FLIGHT INSTRUMENTS EIS AUDIO PANEL & CNS FLIGHT MANAGEMENT HAZARD AVOIDANCE AFCS ADDITIONAL FEATURES APPENDICES INDEX 14 SYSTEM OVERVIEW ADAHRS OPERATION In addition to using internal sensors, the GSU 75 ADAHRS uses GPS information, magnetic field data and air data to assist in attitude/heading calculations. In normal mode, the ADAHRS relies upon GPS and magnetic field measurements. If either of these external measurements is unavailable or invalid, the ADAHRS uses air data information for attitude determination. Eight ADAHRS modes of operation are available (see Table 1-1) and depend upon the combination of available sensor inputs. Loss of air data, GPS, or magnetometer sensor inputs is communicated to the pilot by system messages. NOTE: Refer to the Appendices for specific AHRS and ADC system message information. NOTE: Aggressive maneuvering while the ADAHRS is not operating normally can degrade ADAHRS accuracy. ADAHRS Mode GPS Data Available Magnetometer Data Available Air Data Available Condition Attitude Indicator ADAHRS Normal Yes Yes Yes Valid Pitch/Roll/ Heading. ADAHRS no-Air Data Yes Yes No ADAHRS no-GPS No Yes Yes ADAHRS no-GPS/ no-Mag No No Yes Valid Pitch/Roll. Heading will coast- on-gyros until it becomes invalid. ADAHRS no-Mag Data Yes No Yes Valid Pitch/Roll. Invalid Heading. ADAHRS no-Mag/ no-Air Data Yes No No ADAHRS coast- on-gyros until invalid No Yes No Invalid Pitch/Roll/ Heading. ADAHRS no-Mag/ coast-on-gyros until invalid No No No Table 1-2 ADAHRS Operation 190-02177-00 Rev. A Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for Cessna Nav III SYSTEM OVERVIEW FLIGHT INSTRUMENTS EIS AUDIO PANEL & CNS FLIGHT MANAGEMENT HAZARD AVOIDANCE AFCS ADDITIONAL FEATURES APPENDICES INDEX 15 SYSTEM OVERVIEW AHRS OPERATION NOTE: Refer to the Appendices for specific AHRS alert information. NOTE: Aggressive maneuvering while AHRS is not operating normally may degrade AHRS accuracy. In addition to using internal sensors, the AHRS uses GPS information, magnetic field data and air data to assist in attitude/heading calculations. In normal mode, the AHRS relies upon GPS and magnetic field measurements. If either of these external measurements is unavailable or invalid, the AHRS uses air data information for attitude determination. Four AHRS modes of operation are available and depend upon the combination of available sensor inputs. Loss of air data, GPS, or magnetometer sensor inputs is communicated to the pilot by message advisory alerts. The AHRS corrects for shifts and variations in the Earth’s magnetic field by applying the Magnetic Field Variation Database. The Magnetic Field Variation Database is derived from the International Geomagnetic Reference Field (IGRF). The IGRF is a mathematical model that describes the Earth’s main magnetic field and its annual rate of change. The database is updated approximately every 5 years. See the Appendices for information on updating the Magnetic Field Variation Database. The system will prompt you on startup when an update is available. Failure to update this database could lead to erroneous heading information being displayed to the pilot. AHRS no-GPS Mode AHRS coast-on-gyros until invalid AHRS Normal Mode AHRS no-Mag Mode AHRS no-Mag/ no-Air Mode Heading Invalid Heading Invalid Attitude/Heading Invalid YES YES YES NO NO NO Air Data Available and Reliable? Mag Data Available and Reliable? YES NO Mag Data AND Air Data Available and Reliable? GPS Data Available and Reliable? Figure 1-7 AHRS Operation 190-02177-00 Rev. A Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for Cessna Nav III SYSTEM OVERVIEW FLIGHT INSTRUMENTS EIS AUDIO PANEL & CNS FLIGHT MANAGEMENT HAZARD AVOIDANCE AFCS ADDITIONAL FEATURES APPENDICES INDEX 16 SYSTEM OVERVIEW GPS INPUT FAILURE NOTE: In-flight initialization of ADAHRS/AHRS, when operating without any valid source of GPS data and at true air speed values greater than approximately 200 knots, is not guaranteed. Under these rare conditions, it is possible for in-flight ADAHRS/AHRS initialization to take an indefinite amount of time which would result in an extended period of time where valid ADAHRS/AHRS outputs are unavailable. The system provides two sources of GPS information. If a single GPS receiver fails, or if the information provided from one of the GPS receivers is unreliable, the ADAHRS/AHRS seamlessly transitions to using the other GPS receiver. An alert message informs the pilot of the use of the backup GPS path. If both GPS inputs fail, the ADAHRS/AHRS continues to operate in reversionary No-GPS mode so long as the air data and magnetometer inputs are available and valid. AIR DATA INPUT FAILURE A failure of the air data input has no effect on ADAHRS/AHRS output while ADAHRS/AHRS is operating in normal mode. A failure of the air data input while the ADAHRS/AHRS is operating in reversionary No-GPS mode results in invalid attitude and heading information on the PFD (as indicated by red “X” flags). MAGNETOMETER FAILURE If the magnetometer input fails, the ADAHRS/AHRS transitions to one of the reversionary No-Magnetometer modes and continues to output valid attitude information. However, if the aircraft is airborne, the heading output on the PFD does become invalid (as indicated by a red “X”). GPS RECEIVER OPERATION Each GIA 63W Integrated Avionics Unit (IAU) contains a GPS receiver. Information collected by the specified receiver (GPS1 for the #1 IAU or GPS2 for the #2 IAU) may be viewed on the Aux - GPS Status Page. These GPS sensor annunciations are most often seen after system power-up when one GPS receiver has acquired satellites before the other, or one of the GPS receivers has not yet acquired a SBAS signal. While the aircraft is on the ground, the SBAS signal may be blocked by obstructions causing one GPS receiver to have difficulty acquiring a good signal. Also, while airborne, turning the aircraft may result in one of the GPS receivers temporarily losing the SBAS signal. If the sensor annunciation persists, check for a system failure message in the Messages Window on the PFD. If no failure message exists, check the GPS Status Page and compare the information for GPS1 and GPS2. Discrepancies may indicate a problem. 190-02177-00 Rev. A Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for Cessna Nav III SYSTEM OVERVIEW FLIGHT INSTRUMENTS EIS AUDIO PANEL & CNS FLIGHT MANAGEMENT HAZARD AVOIDANCE AFCS ADDITIONAL FEATURES APPENDICES INDEX 17 SYSTEM OVERVIEW Figure 1-8 GPS Status Page (RAIM or SBAS Selected) Satellite Signal Strength Bars Satellite Constellation Diagram Satellite Signal Information Status RAIM Availability Prediction GPS Receiver Status EGNOS, MSAS and WAAS Selected RAIM Softkey Selected SBAS Softkey Selected GPS Selection Softkeys The GPS Status Page provides the following information: • Constellation Satellites currently in view are shown at their respective positions on a sky view diagram. The sky view is always in a north-up orientation, with the outer circle representing the horizon, the inner circle representing 45° above the horizon, and the center point showing the position directly overhead. Each satellite is represented by an oval containing the Pseudo-random noise (PRN) number (i.e., satellite identification number). Satellites whose signals are currently being used are represented by solid ovals. • Satellite Status 190-02177-00 Rev. A Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for Cessna Nav III SYSTEM OVERVIEW FLIGHT INSTRUMENTS EIS AUDIO PANEL & CNS FLIGHT MANAGEMENT HAZARD AVOIDANCE AFCS ADDITIONAL FEATURES APPENDICES INDEX 18 SYSTEM OVERVIEW This box provides information regarding signal status. The accuracy of the aircraft’s GPS fix is calculated using Estimated Position Uncertainty (EPU), Dilution of Precision (DOP), and horizontal and vertical figures of merit (HFOM and VFOM). EPU is the radius of a circle centered on an estimated horizontal position in which actual position has 95% probability of laying. EPU is a statistical error indication and not an actual error measurement. DOP measures satellite geometry quality (i.e., number of satellites received and where they are relative to each other) on a range from 0.0 to 9.9, with lower numbers denoting better accuracy. HFOM and VFOM, measures of horizontal and vertical position uncertainty, are the current 95% confidence horizontal and vertical accuracy values reported by the GPS receiver. The current calculated GPS position, time, altitude, ground speed, and track for the aircraft are displayed below the satellite signal accuracy measurements. • GPS Status The GPS solution type (ACQUIRING, 2D NAV, 2D DIFF NAV, 3D NAV, 3D DIFF NAV) for the active GPS receiver (GPS1 or GPS2) is shown in the upper right of the GPS Status Page. When the receiver is in the process of acquiring enough satellite signals for navigation, the receiver uses satellite orbital data (collected continuously from the satellites) and last known position to determine the satellites that should be in view. ‘Acquiring’ is indicated as the solution until a sufficient number of satellites have been acquired for computing a solution. When the receiver is in the process of acquiring a 3D differential GPS solution, 3D NAV is indicated as the solution until the 3D differential fix has finished acquisition. SBAS (Satellite-Based Augmentation System) indicates ‘Inactive’. When acquisition is complete, the solution status indicates 3D DIFF NAV and SBAS indicates ‘Active’. Viewing GPS receiver status information: 1) Use the large FMS Knob to select the Auxiliary Page Group (see Section 1.4 for information on navigating MFD page groups). 2) Use the small FMS Knob to select GPS Status Page. Selecting the GPS receiver for which data may be reviewed: 1) Use the FMS Knob to select the Aux - GPS Status Page. 2) To change the selected GPS receiver: Press the desired GPS Softkey. Or: a) Press the MENU Key. b) Use the FMS Knob to highlight the receiver which is not selected and press the ENT Key. • RAIM (Receiver Autonomous Integrity Monitoring) Prediction (RAIM Softkey is selected) In most cases performing a RAIM prediction is not necessary. However, in some cases, the selected approach may be outside the SBAS coverage area and it may be necessary to perform a RAIM prediction for the intended approach. 190-02177-00 Rev. A Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for Cessna Nav III SYSTEM OVERVIEW FLIGHT INSTRUMENTS EIS AUDIO PANEL & CNS FLIGHT MANAGEMENT HAZARD AVOIDANCE AFCS ADDITIONAL FEATURES APPENDICES INDEX 19 SYSTEM OVERVIEW Receiver Autonomous Integrity Monitoring (RAIM) is a GPS receiver function that performs a consistency check on all tracked satellites. RAIM ensures that the available satellite geometry allows the receiver to calculate a position within a specified RAIM protection limit (2.0 nautical miles for oceanic and enroute, 1.0 nm for terminal, and 0.3 nm for non-precision approaches). During oceanic, enroute, and terminal phases of flight, RAIM is available nearly 100% of the time. The RAIM prediction function also indicates whether RAIM is available at a specified date and time. RAIM computations predict satellite coverage within ±15 min of the specified arrival date and time. Because of the tighter protection limit on approaches, there may be times when RAIM is not available. The system automatically monitors RAIM and warns with an alert message when it is not available. If RAIM is not predicted to be available for the final approach course, the approach does not become active, as indicated by the messages “Approach is not active” and “RAIM not available from FAF to MAP”. If RAIM is not available when crossing the FAF, the missed approach procedure must be flown. Predicting RAIM availability at a selected waypoint: 1) Select the GPS Status Page. 2) If necessary, press the RAIM Softkey. 3) Press the FMS Knob. The ‘Waypoint’ field is highlighted. 4) Turn the small FMS Knob to display the Waypoint Information Window. 5) Enter the desired waypoint: Use the FMS Knob to enter the desired waypoint by identifier, facility, or city name and press the ENT Key. Or: a) Turn the small FMS Knob counter-clockwise to display a list of flight plan waypoints (the FPL list is populated only when navigating a flight plan). b) Turn the small FMS Knob clockwise to display the Flight Plan, Nearest, Recent, or User waypoints, if required. c) Turn the large FMS Knob clockwise to select the desired waypoint. The system automatically fills in the identifier, facility, and city fields with the information for the selected waypoint. d) Press the ENT Key to accept the waypoint entry. 6) Use the FMS Knob to enter an arrival time and press the ENT Key. 7) Use the FMS Knob to enter an arrival date and press the ENT Key. 8) With the cursor highlighting ‘Compute RAIM?’, press the ENT Key. Once RAIM availability is computed, one of the following is displayed: • ‘Compute RAIM?’—RAIM has not been computed for the current waypoint, time, and date combination • ‘Computing Availability’—RAIM calculation in progress • ‘RAIM Available’—RAIM is predicted to be available for the specified waypoint, time, and date • ‘RAIM not Available’—RAIM is predicted to be unavailable for the specified waypoint, time, and date 190-02177-00 Rev. A Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for Cessna Nav III SYSTEM OVERVIEW FLIGHT INSTRUMENTS EIS AUDIO PANEL & CNS FLIGHT MANAGEMENT HAZARD AVOIDANCE AFCS ADDITIONAL FEATURES APPENDICES INDEX 20 SYSTEM OVERVIEW Predicting RAIM availability at present position 1) Select the GPS Status Page. 2) If necessary, press the RAIM Softkey. 3) Press the FMS Knob. The ‘Waypoint’ field is highlighted. 4) Press the MENU Key. 5) With ‘Set WPT to Present Position’ highlighted, press the ENT Key. 6) Press the ENT Key to accept the waypoint entry. 7) Use the FMS Knob to enter an arrival time and press the ENT Key. 8) Use the FMS Knob to enter an arrival date and press the ENT Key. 9) With the cursor highlighting ‘Compute RAIM?’, press the ENT Key. Once RAIM availability is computed, one of the following is displayed: • ‘Compute RAIM?’—RAIM has not been computed for the current waypoint, time, and date combination • ‘Computing Availability’—RAIM calculation in progress • ‘RAIM Available’—RAIM is predicted to be available for the specified waypoint, time, and date • ‘RAIM not Available’—RAIM is predicted to be unavailable for the specified waypoint, time, and date SBAS Selection (SBAS Softkey is selected) In certain situations, such as when the aircraft is outside or on the fringe of the SBAS coverage area, it may be desirable to disable EGNOS, WAAS or MSAS (although it is not recommended). When disabled, the SBAS field in the GPS Status box indicates Disabled. There may be a small delay for the GPS Status box to be updated upon WAAS and MSAS enabling/disabling. Disabling SBAS 1) Select the GPS Status Page. 2) If necessary, press the SBAS Softkey. 3) Press the FMS Knob, and turn the large FMS Knob to highlight ‘EGNOS’, ‘MSAS’ or ‘WAAS’. 4) Press the ENT Key to uncheck the box. 5) Press the FMS Knob to remove the cursor. 190-02177-00 Rev. A Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for Cessna Nav III SYSTEM OVERVIEW FLIGHT INSTRUMENTS EIS AUDIO PANEL & CNS FLIGHT MANAGEMENT HAZARD AVOIDANCE AFCS ADDITIONAL FEATURES APPENDICES INDEX 21 SYSTEM OVERVIEW • GPS Satellite Signal Strengths The GPS Status Page can be helpful in troubleshooting weak (or missing) signal levels due to poor satellite coverage or installation problems. As the GPS receiver locks onto satellites, a signal strength bar is displayed for each satellite in view, with the appropriate satellite PRN number (01-32 or 120-138 for WAAS) below each bar. The progress of satellite acquisition is shown in three stages, as indicated by signal bar appearance: - No bar—Receiver is looking for the indicated satellite - Hollow bar—Receiver has found the satellite and is collecting data - Light Cyan bar—Receiver has collected the necessary data and the satellite signal can be used - Green bar—Satellite is being used for the GPS solution - Checkered bar—Receiver has excluded the satellite (Fault Detection and Exclusion) - “D” indication—Denotes the satellite is being used as part of the differential computations Each satellite has a 30-second data transmission that must be collected (signal strength bar is hollow) before the satellite may be used for navigation (signal strength bar becomes solid). 190-02177-00 Rev. A Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for Cessna Nav III SYSTEM OVERVIEW FLIGHT INSTRUMENTS EIS AUDIO PANEL & CNS FLIGHT MANAGEMENT HAZARD AVOIDANCE AFCS ADDITIONAL FEATURES APPENDICES INDEX 22 SYSTEM OVERVIEW 1.4 ACCESSING SYSTEM FUNCTIONALITY SOFTKEY FUNCTION Selection softkeys are located along the bottom of the displays. The softkeys shown depend on the softkey level previously selected. The bezel keys below the softkey labels can be used to press the appropriate softkey. There are three types of softkeys. One selects a simple on/off state, indicated by an annunciator on the softkey label displayed as green (on) or gray (off). The next type of softkey selects among several options, indicated by the softkey label changing (with the exception of the Map Range keys) to reflect the name of the chosen option. The last type of softkey, when pressed displays another set of softkeys available for the selected function. Also, these softkeys revert to the previous level after 45 seconds of inactivity. When a softkey function is disabled, the softkey label is subdued (dimmed) Softkey Names (displayed) Figure 1-9 Softkeys (First-Level PFD Configuration) Bezel-Mounted Softkeys (press) Softkey On Softkey Subdued PFD SOFTKEYS The PFD softkeys provide control over the PFD display and some flight management functions, including GPS, NAV, terrain, traffic, and weather (optional). Each softkey sublevel has a Back Softkey which can be pressed to return to the previous level. If messages remain after acknowledgement, the Alerts Softkey is black on white. The Alerts Softkey is visible in all softkey levels. For the top level softkeys and the transponder (XPDR) levels, the Ident Softkey remains visible. The following table describes PFD Softkey functions. Softkeys which display another set of softkeys are indicated in the table by showing the given set as an increased level. For example, the Map/HSI softkey is shown in the Level 1 collum. When pressed, the Map/HSI softkey will display another set of softkeys and these softkeys are explained in the Level 2 collum. If a softkey on Level 2 provides yet another set of softkey functions, those new available softkeys are then explained in the Level 3 column, etc. 190-02177-00 Rev. A Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for Cessna Nav III SYSTEM OVERVIEW FLIGHT INSTRUMENTS EIS AUDIO PANEL & CNS FLIGHT MANAGEMENT HAZARD AVOIDANCE AFCS ADDITIONAL FEATURES APPENDICES INDEX 23 SYSTEM OVERVIEW Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Description Map/HSI Displays the PFD Map display settings softkeys. Layout Displays the PFD Map selection softkeys. Map Off Removes the PFD map from display (Inset or Traffic). Inset Map Displays the Inset Map. HSI Map Displays the HSI Map. TFC Map Replaces the PFD Map with a dedicated traffic display. Wx LGND Displays/removes the name of the selected data link weather provider (SiriusXM) and the weather product icon and age box (for enabled weather products). Detail Selects desired amount of map detail: All (No Declutter): All map features visible Detail 3: Declutters land data Detail 2: Declutters land and SUA data Detail 1: Removes everything except for the active flight plan Traffic Displays traffic information on PFD Map. Topo Displays topographical data (e.g., coastlines, terrain, rivers, lakes) and elevation scale on PFD Map. Rel Ter Displays relative terrain information on the PFD Map. NEXRAD Displays XM NEXRAD weather and coverage on PFD Map (subscription optional). METAR Displays METAR information on Inset Map (subscription optional). Lightning Adds/removes the display of SiriusXM lightning information on PFD Map. LTNG Off Disables lightning function on PFD Map. The softkey annunciator is green when the lightning function is off. Datalink Selects the data link weather source for the PFD Map. STRMSCP Adds or removes the display of Stormscope information on the PFD Map. The softkey annunciator is green when the function is on. When the function is off, the annunciator is gray (optional). TFC Map Replaces the PFD Map with a dedicated traffic display. PFD Opt Displays second-level softkeys for additional PFD options. SVT Displays additional SVT overlay softkeys. Pathways Displays Pathway Boxes on the Synthetic Vision Display. Terrain Enables synthetic terrain depiction. HDG LBL Displays compass heading along the Zero-Pitch line. APT Sign Displays position markers for airports within approximately 15 nm of the current aircraft position. Airport identifiers are displayed when the airport is within approximately 9 nm. Wind Displays the wind option softkeys. Off Wind information not displayed. Option 1 Headwind/Tailwind and crosswind components. 190-02177-00 Rev. A Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for Cessna Nav III SYSTEM OVERVIEW FLIGHT INSTRUMENTS EIS AUDIO PANEL & CNS FLIGHT MANAGEMENT HAZARD AVOIDANCE AFCS ADDITIONAL FEATURES APPENDICES INDEX 24 SYSTEM OVERVIEW Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Description Option 2 Wind direction arrow and speed. Option 3 Wind direction arrow with direction and speed. DME Displays DME Information Window (optional). Bearing 1 Cycles the Bearing 1 Information Window through NAV1, NAV2, GPS/ waypoint identifier and GPS-derived distance information, ADF/frequency, and Off. Bearing 2 Cycles the Bearing 2 Information Window through NAV1, NAV2, GPS/ waypoint identifier and GPS-derived distance information, ADF/frequency, and Off. ALT Units Displays softkeys to select altitude unit parameters. 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 Sets barometric pressure to 29.92 in Hg (1013 hPa if metric units are selected). OBS Selects OBS mode on the CDI when navigating by GPS (only available with active leg). When OBS is on, the softkey annunciator is green. CDI Cycles through FMS, NAV1, and NAV2 navigation modes on the CDI. DME Displays the DME Tuning Window, allowing tuning and selection of the DME (optional). XPDR Displays the transponder selection softkeys. Standby Selects transponder Standby Mode (transponder does not reply to any interrogations). On Activates transponder (transponder replies to identification interrogations). ALT Altitude Reporting Mode (transponder replies to identification and altitude interrogations). VFR Automatically enters the VFR code (1200 in the U.S.A. only). Code Displays transponder code selection softkeys 0-7. 0 - 7 Use numbers to enter code. Ident Activates the Special Position Identification (SPI) pulse for 18 seconds, identifying the transponder return on the ATC screen. BKSP Removes numbers entered, one at a time. Ident Activates the Special Position Identification (SPI) pulse for 18 seconds, identifying the transponder return on the ATC screen. Ident Activates the Special Position Identification (SPI) pulse for 18 seconds, identifying the transponder return on the ATC screen. Tmr/Ref Displays Timer/References Window. Nearest Displays Nearest Airports Window. Table 1-3 PFD Softkeys 190-02177-00 Rev. A Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for Cessna Nav III SYSTEM OVERVIEW FLIGHT INSTRUMENTS EIS AUDIO PANEL & CNS FLIGHT MANAGEMENT HAZARD AVOIDANCE AFCS ADDITIONAL FEATURES APPENDICES INDEX 25 SYSTEM OVERVIEW MFD SOFTKEYS The MFD softkeys provide control over flight management functions, including GPS, NAV, terrain, traffic, and weather (optional). There are many softkey functions available on the MFD depending on the page group and screen selected. The following table provides an example of the MFD Softkey functions accessed from the Navigation Map screen. Further information concerning softkeys providing more navigation and flight planning functions may be found in the Flight Management Section. Terrain, traffic, and weather softkey descriptions may be found in the Hazard Avoidance section. Further description of optional equipment and corresponding softkey functions may be found in the Additional Features Section. Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Description Engine Displays EIS - Engine Page and second-level engine softkeys; select again to exit page (see the EIS Section for more information). Engine Displays second-level softkeys for additional EIS configuration. Lean Displays default EIS display. CYL SLCT Displays EIS lean display. Assist Allows selection of engine cylinder to view additional information. System Enables/disables leaning assist mode. RST Fuel Resets calculated fuel remaining to default and resets fuel used to zero. GAL REM Press to display the fuel totalizer softkeys -10 GAL Press to decrease remaining fuel quantity in 10-gallon increments. -1 GAL Press to decrease remaining fuel quantity in 1-gallon increments. +1 GAL Press to increase remaining fuel quantity in 1-gallon increments. +10 GAL Press to increase remaining fuel quantity in 10-gallon increments. 35 GAL Sets remaining fuel to 35 gallons. 53 GAL Sets remaining fuel to 53 gallons. Map Opt Displays system oil pressure and temperature, fuel calculations, and electrical system information. Traffic Displays traffic information on Navigation Map Page. Inset Displays inset window second level softkeys. Off Removes VSD inset from Navigation Map Page. VSD Displays VSD profile information of terrain/obstacles along the current track, vertical track vector, and selected altitude. Auto: Automatically displays either VSD profile information for active flight plan information or along current track with no active flight plan. FPL: Displays VSD profile information for active flight plan. TRK: Displays VSD profile information along current track. 190-02177-00 Rev. A Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for Cessna Nav III SYSTEM OVERVIEW FLIGHT INSTRUMENTS EIS AUDIO PANEL & CNS FLIGHT MANAGEMENT HAZARD AVOIDANCE AFCS ADDITIONAL FEATURES APPENDICES INDEX 26 SYSTEM OVERVIEW Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Description TER Displays terrain on the map; cycles through the following: Off: No terrain information shown on MFD Map. Topo: Displays topographical data (e.g., coastlines, terrain, rivers, lakes) and elevation scale on MFD Map. REL: Displays relative terrain information on the MFD Map. AWY Displays airways on the map; cycles through the following: Off: No airways are displayed. On: All airways are displayed. LO: Only low altitude airways are displayed. HI: Only high altitude airways are displayed. STRMSCP Displays Stormscope information on Navigation Map (optional). NEXRAD Displays XM NEXRAD weather and coverage on Navigation Map Page (optional). XM LTNG Displays XM lightning information on Navigation Map Page (optional). METAR Displays METAR information on Inset Map (subscription optional). Legend Displays legends for the displayed XM Weather products (optional). Detail Selects desired amount of map detail; cycles through the following levels: Detail All: All map features visible. Detail-3: Declutters land data. Detail-2: Declutters land and SUA data. Detail-1: Removes everything except for the active flight plan. Charts When available, displays optional airport and terminal procedure charts. CHRT Opt Displays chart display settings softkeys (if available). Show Map Displays the WPT–Airport Information page. Info Pressing the Info 1 or Info 2 Softkey returns to the airport diagram when the view is on a different chart. DP Displays departure procedure chart. STAR Displays standard terminal arrival procedure chart. APR Displays approach procedure chart. WX Displays weather information. NOTAM Displays NOTAM information for selected airport, when available. Checklist When available, displays optional checklists Table 1-4 MFD Navigation Map Page Softkeys 190-02177-00 Rev. A Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for Cessna Nav III SYSTEM OVERVIEW FLIGHT INSTRUMENTS EIS AUDIO PANEL & CNS FLIGHT MANAGEMENT HAZARD AVOIDANCE AFCS ADDITIONAL FEATURES APPENDICES INDEX 27 SYSTEM OVERVIEW MENUS The system has a MENU Key that, when pressed, displays a context-sensitive list of options. This options list allows the user to access additional features or make settings changes which specifically relate to the currently displayed window/page. There is no all-encompassing menu. Some menus provide access to additional submenus that are used to view, edit, select, and review options. Menus display ‘No Options’ when there are no options for the window/page selected. The main controls used in association with all window/page group operations are described in Section 1.2. Softkey selection does not display menus or submenus. Navigating the Page Menu Window 1) Press the MENU Key to display the Page Menu Window. 2) Turn the FMS Knob to scroll through a list of available options (a scroll bar appears to the right of the window when the option list is longer than the window). 3) Press the ENT Key to select the desired option. 4) The CLR Key may be pressed to remove the menu and cancel the operation. Pressing the FMS Knob also removes the displayed menu. Figure 1-10 Page Menu Examples No Options with NRST Window Displayed on PFD Options with FPL Window Displayed on MFD 190-02177-00 Rev. A Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for Cessna Nav III SYSTEM OVERVIEW FLIGHT INSTRUMENTS EIS AUDIO PANEL & CNS FLIGHT MANAGEMENT HAZARD AVOIDANCE AFCS ADDITIONAL FEATURES APPENDICES INDEX 28 SYSTEM OVERVIEW MFD PAGE GROUPS NOTE: Refer to other supporting sections in this Pilot’s Guide for details on specific pages. Information on the MFD is presented on pages grouped according to function. The page group and active page title are displayed in the upper center of the screen, below the Navigation Data Bar. In the bottom right corner of the screen, a page group window is displayed by turning either FMS Knob. The page group tabs are displayed along the bottom of the window. The page titles are displayed in a list above the page group tabs. The current page group and current page within the group are shown in cyan. For some of these pages (Airport/ Procedures/Weather Information, XM, Procedure Loading), the active title of the page changes while the page name in the list remains the same. Figure 1-11 Page Title and Page Groups Page Group Active Page Title MFD Page Groups Pages in Current Group The main page groups are navigated using the FMS Knob; specific pages within each group can vary depending on the configuration of optional equipment. Selecting a page using the FMS Knob: 1) Turn the large FMS Knob to display the list of page groups; continue turning the large FMS Knob until the desired page group is selected 2) Turn the small FMS Knob to display the desired page within a specific page group. There are also several pages (Airport Information/Procedures/Weather Information and XM pages) selected first from within a main page group with the FMS Knob, then with the appropriate softkey at the bottom of the page (or from the page menu). In this case, the page remains set to the selected page until a different page softkey is pressed, even if a different page group is selected. 190-02177-00 Rev. A Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for Cessna Nav III SYSTEM OVERVIEW FLIGHT INSTRUMENTS EIS AUDIO PANEL & CNS FLIGHT MANAGEMENT HAZARD AVOIDANCE AFCS ADDITIONAL FEATURES APPENDICES INDEX 29 SYSTEM OVERVIEW Page Group Pages within Page Group MAP (Map Page Group) • Navigation Map • IFR/VFR Charts • Traffic Map • Stormscope (optional) • Weather Data Link (service optional) • Terrain Proximity / TAWS/ Terrain SVT WPT (Waypoint Page Group) • Airport/Procedures/Weather Information Pages - Airport Information (Info 1 Softkey) - Airport Directory Information (Info 2 Softkey) - Departure Information (DP Softkey) - Arrival Information (STAR Softkey) - Approach Information (APR Softkey) - Weather Information (optional) (WX Softkey) • Intersection Information • NDB Information • VOR Information • VRP Information • User Waypoint Information Aux (Auxiliary Page Group) • Trip Planning • Utility • GPS Status • System Setup 1/2 • XM Radio Pages - XM Information (Info Softkey) - XM Radio (Radio Softkey) • System Status • Video (optional) • ADS-B Status • Connext Setup • Databases 190-02177-00 Rev. A Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for Cessna Nav III SYSTEM OVERVIEW FLIGHT INSTRUMENTS EIS AUDIO PANEL & CNS FLIGHT MANAGEMENT HAZARD AVOIDANCE AFCS ADDITIONAL FEATURES APPENDICES INDEX 30 SYSTEM OVERVIEW Page Group Pages within Page Group FPL (Flight Plan Page Group) • Active Flight Plan - Wide View, Narrow View (View Softkey) • Flight Plan Catalog - Stored Flight Plan (via New Softkey) • SurfaceWatch Setup (optional) NRST (Nearest Page Group) • Nearest Airports • Nearest Intersections • Nearest NDB • Nearest VOR • Nearest VRP • Nearest User WPTS • Nearest Frequencies • Nearest Airspaces Table 1-5 Page Group and Pages PROCEDURE PAGES (PROC) The Procedure Pages may be accessed at any time on the MFD by pressing the PROC Key. A menu is initialized, and when a departure, approach, or arrival is selected, the appropriate Procedure Loading Page is opened. Turning the FMS Knob does not scroll through the Procedure pages • Departure Loading • Arrival Loading • Approach Loading 190-02177-00 Rev. A Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for Cessna Nav III SYSTEM OVERVIEW FLIGHT INSTRUMENTS EIS AUDIO PANEL & CNS FLIGHT MANAGEMENT HAZARD AVOIDANCE AFCS ADDITIONAL FEATURES APPENDICES INDEX 31 SYSTEM OVERVIEW SYSTEM SETTINGS System settings are managed from the System Setup Pages. The System Setup pages allow management of the fields shown in cyan text may be edited for following system parameters: • Time display format (local or UTC ) • Displayed measurement units • Barometric Transition Alert (see the Flight Instruments Section) • Airspace alerts (see the Flight Management Section) • Arrival alert • SurfaceWatch Alerts (optional) (see the Additional Features Section) • Flight Director Format (Single Cue Only - can not edit) (see the Flight Instruments Section) • MFD Data Bar (Navigation Data Bar) fields (see the Flight Management Section) • GPS Course Deviation Indicator (CDI) range (see the Flight Instruments Section) • COM transceiver channel spacing (see the Audio Panel and CNS Section) • Displayed nearest airports (see the Flight Management Section) • Page Navigation • Audio Voice Format Restoring system setup defaults: 1) Select the Aux - System Setup 1 or 2 Page. 2) Press the Defaults Softkey; or press the MENU Key, highlight ‘Restore Page Defaults’, and press the ENT Key. The message ‘Restore Setup X Page Defaults?’ is displayed. 3) With ‘OK’ highlighted, press the ENT Key. 190-02177-00 Rev. A Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for Cessna Nav III SYSTEM OVERVIEW FLIGHT INSTRUMENTS EIS AUDIO PANEL & CNS FLIGHT MANAGEMENT HAZARD AVOIDANCE AFCS ADDITIONAL FEATURES APPENDICES INDEX 32 SYSTEM OVERVIEW Figure 1-12 System Setup 1/2 Pages Restore System Defaults Configure System Time Change settings for Page Group Navigation - FMS knob clicks to change page group - Page Group Window seconds until timeout Change Display Unit Settings Configure arrival alert settings - Enable / disable alert - Set arrival alert trigger distance Change audio alert voice setting Fields shown in Cyan may be edited Select System Setup Page - Setup 1 - Setup 2 DATE/TIME The system obtains the current Universal Coordinated Time (UTC) date and time directly from the GPS satellite signals (shown on the Aux - GPS Status Page). System time (displayed in the lower right corner of the PFD) can be displayed in three formats: local 12-hr, local 24-hr, or UTC. Local time is set by adding/ subtracting an offset (hours:minutes) to/from UTC. 190-02177-00 Rev. A Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for Cessna Nav III SYSTEM OVERVIEW FLIGHT INSTRUMENTS EIS AUDIO PANEL & CNS FLIGHT MANAGEMENT HAZARD AVOIDANCE AFCS ADDITIONAL FEATURES APPENDICES INDEX 33 SYSTEM OVERVIEW Figure 1-13 System Time (UTC Format) Configuring the system time: 1) Select the Aux - System Setup 1 Page. 2) Press the FMS Knob to activate the cursor. 3) Turn the large FMS Knob to highlight the ‘Time Format’ field. 4) Turn the small FMS Knob to select the desired format and press the ENT Key to confirm selection. If local time format is selected, the ‘Time Offset’ field is highlighted. 5) If necessary, use the FMS Knob to enter the desired time offset (±HH:MM) and press the ENT Key to confirm selection. Figure 1-14 Date/Time Settings (System Setup 1 Page) 190-02177-00 Rev. A Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for Cessna Nav III SYSTEM OVERVIEW FLIGHT INSTRUMENTS EIS AUDIO PANEL & CNS FLIGHT MANAGEMENT HAZARD AVOIDANCE AFCS ADDITIONAL FEATURES APPENDICES INDEX 34 SYSTEM OVERVIEW DISPLAY UNITS Units in which various quantities are displayed on the system screens are listed on the System Setup Page. The Navigation Angle reference, the Temperature units, and the Position units can be set from here. Category Settings Affected Quantities Exceptions Navigation Angle Magnetic (North)* True (North) Heading Course Bearing Track Desired Track Wind direction (Trip Planning Page) Distance and Speed Metric Nautical* Crosstrack error (HSI) Bearing distances (information windows) DME distance (information window) Flight plan distances Map ranges DIS, GS, TAS, XTK fields (Navigation Data Bar) All distances on MFD Altitude buffer distance (System Setup) Arrival Alert trigger distance (System Setup) All speeds on MFD Airspeed Indicator True Airspeed (PFD) Wind speed vector Map range (Traffic Page, Terrain Proximity/TAWS Page) CDI scaling (System Setup) Fuel range calculation (EIS) Altitude and Vertical Speed Feet* Meters All altitudes on MFD All elevations on MFD Altimeter Vertical Speed Indicator VNV altitudes (Active Flight Plan) Temperature Celsius* Fahrenheit All temperatures on PFD Total Air Temperature (Trip Planning Page) Engine Indication System (EIS) Fuel and Fuel Flow*** Pounds Fuel parameters (Trip Planning Page) Engine Indication System (EIS) Weight** Pounds* Kilograms N/A N/A Position HDDD°MM.MM’* HDDD°MM’SS.S” MGRS 1m MGRS 10m All positions N/A * Default setting ** Contact a Garmin-authorized service center to change this setting *** Not configurable Table 1-6 Display Units Settings (System Setup Page) Changing a display unit setting: 1) While on the System Setup 1 Page, press the FMS Knob momentarily to activate the flashing cursor. 2) Turn the large FMS Knob to highlight the desired field in the Display Units Box. 3) Turn the small FMS Knob to select the desired units. 4) Press the ENT Key. Press the CLR Key to cancel the action without changing the units. 190-02177-00 Rev. A Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for Cessna Nav III SYSTEM OVERVIEW FLIGHT INSTRUMENTS EIS AUDIO PANEL & CNS FLIGHT MANAGEMENT HAZARD AVOIDANCE AFCS ADDITIONAL FEATURES APPENDICES INDEX 35 SYSTEM OVERVIEW ARRIVAL ALERTS The Arrival Alert Box on the System Setup 1 Page allows the Alerts Window arrival alerts to be turned ‘On/ Off’ and the alert trigger distance (up to 99.9 units) set for alerts in the Alerts Window and the PFD Navigation Status Box. An arrival alert can be set to notify the pilot with a message upon reaching a user-specified distance from the final destination (the direct-to waypoint or the last waypoint in a flight plan). When Arrival Alerts is set to ‘On’, and the set distance is reached, an “Arrival at waypoint” message is displayed in the PFD Navigation Status Box, and a “WPT ARRIVAL - Arriving at waypoint - [xxxx]” is displayed in the Alerts Window. When Arrival Alerts is set to ‘Off’, only the PFD Navigation Status Box message “Arriving at waypoint” is displayed, and it is displayed when the time to the final destination is approximately ten seconds. Figure 1-15 Arrival Alert Settings (System Setup 1 Page) Enabling/disabling the Alerts Window arrival alert: 1) Use the FMS Knob to select the Aux - System Setup 1 Page. 2) Press the FMS Knob momentarily to activate the flashing cursor. 3) Turn the large FMS Knob to select the ‘On/Off’ field in the Arrival Alert Box. 4) Turn the small FMS Knob clockwise to turn the airspace alert On or counterclockwise to turn the alert Off. Changing the arrival alert trigger distance: 1) Use the FMS Knob to select the Aux - System Setup 1 Page. 2) Press the FMS Knob momentarily to activate the flashing cursor. 3) Turn the large FMS Knob to highlight the distance field in the Arrival Alert Box. 4) Use the FMS Knob to enter a trigger distance and press the ENT Key. 190-02177-00 Rev. A Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for Cessna Nav III SYSTEM OVERVIEW FLIGHT INSTRUMENTS EIS AUDIO PANEL & CNS FLIGHT MANAGEMENT HAZARD AVOIDANCE AFCS ADDITIONAL FEATURES APPENDICES INDEX 36 SYSTEM OVERVIEW PAGE NAVIGATION The large FMS Knob displays the Page Group Tabs and navigates through the tabs. The small FMS Knob navigates through the pages listed within a specific group. The number of clicks it takes to display the Page Group Tabs and change to the next tab can be controlled from the Page Navigation box on the Aux - System Setup 2 Page. Off – Displays the Page Group Window with one click of either FMS Knob. On – Displays the Page Group Window and navigates to the next page group with one click of either FMS Knob. The pilot can select, from the Aux - System Setup 2 Page, the amount of time the Page Group Window is displayed (in the lower right corner of the MFD). The timeout can range from two to ten seconds. Selecting page navigation settings: 1) Use the FMS Knob to select the Aux - System Setup 2 Page. 2) Press the FMS Knob momentarily to activate the flashing cursor. 3) Turn the large FMS Knob to highlight the ‘Change On 1st Click’ field in the Page Navigation Box. 4) Turn the small FMS Knob to select ‘Off’ or ‘On’. 5) Turn the large FMS Knob to highlight the ‘Timeout Seconds’ field in the Page Navigation Box. 6) Turn the small FMS Knob to select the desired number of seconds 7) Press the FMS Knob momentarily to remove the flashing cursor. AUDIO ALERTS The Audio Box on the System Setup 2 Page allows the audio alert voice setting (male or female). Changing the audio alert voice: 1) Use the FMS Knob to select the Aux - System Setup 2 Page. 2) Press the FMS Knob momentarily to activate the flashing cursor. 3) Turn the large FMS Knob to highlight the voice field in the Audio Box. 4) Use the FMS Knob to select the desired voice setting and press the ENT Key. 190-02177-00 Rev. A Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for Cessna Nav III SYSTEM OVERVIEW FLIGHT INSTRUMENTS EIS AUDIO PANEL & CNS FLIGHT MANAGEMENT HAZARD AVOIDANCE AFCS ADDITIONAL FEATURES APPENDICES INDEX 37 SYSTEM OVERVIEW SYSTEM UTILITIES For flight planning purposes, timers, trip statistics, and a scheduler feature are provided on the Aux - Utility Page. The timers available include a stopwatch-like generic timer, a total time in flight timer, and a record of the time of departure. Trip statistics—odometer, trip odometer, and average trip and maximum groundspeeds—are displayed from the time of the last reset. Figure 1-16 Utility Page TIMERS The system timers available on the Aux- Utility Page include: • Stopwatch-like generic timers • Total-time-in-flight timer • Time since departure The generic timer can be set to count up or down from a specified time (HH:MM:SS). When the countdown on the timer reaches zero the digits begin to count up from zero. If the timer is reset before reaching zero on a countdown, the digits are reset to the initial value. If the timer is counting up when reset, the digits return to zero. 190-02177-00 Rev. A Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for Cessna Nav III SYSTEM OVERVIEW FLIGHT INSTRUMENTS EIS AUDIO PANEL & CNS FLIGHT MANAGEMENT HAZARD AVOIDANCE AFCS ADDITIONAL FEATURES APPENDICES INDEX 38 SYSTEM OVERVIEW Setting the generic timer: 1) Use the FMS Knob to select the Aux - Utility Page. 2) Press the FMS Knob momentarily to activate the flashing cursor. 3) Turn the small FMS Knob to select the timer counting direction (Up/Dn) and press the ENT Key. 4) If a desired starting time is desired: a) Use the large FMS Knob to highlight the HH:MM:SS field. b) Use the FMS Knob to enter the desired time and press the ENT Key. 5) Turn the large FMS Knob to highlight ‘Start?’ and press the ENT Key to start the timer. The field changes to ‘Stop?’. 6) To stop the timer, press the ENT Key with ‘Stop?’ highlighted. The field changes to ‘Reset?’. 7) To reset the timer, press the ENT Key with ‘Reset?’ highlighted. The field changes back to ‘Start?’ and the digits are reset. The flight timer can be set to count up from zero starting at system power-up or from the time that the aircraft lifts off; the timer can also be reset to zero at any time. Setting the flight timer starting criterion: 1) Use the FMS Knob to select the Aux - Utility Page. 2) Press the FMS Knob momentarily to activate the flashing cursor. 3) Turn the large FMS Knob to highlight the field next to the flight timer. 4) Turn the small FMS Knob to select the starting cri






