Garmin G1000 Manual

							190-00709-04  Rev. AGarmin G1000 Pilot’s Guide for the Socata TBM 850 47
SYSTEM OVERVIEW
SYSTEM STATUS PAGE
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 informed.
Figure 1-34  Example System Status Page
The LRU and ARFRM, Softkeys on the System Status Page select the applicable list (LRU IN\
FO or AIRFRAME 
window) through which the FMS Knob can be used to scroll information within the selected window.
Selecting the MFD1 DB Softkey (label background changes to grey indicting the softkey is selected) places 
the cursor in the DATABASE window.  Use the FMS Knob to scroll through database information for the 
MFD.  Selecting the softkey again will change the softkey label to PFD1 DB.  PFD 1 database information is 
now displayed in the DATABASE window.  Selecting the softkey a third time will change the softkey label to 
PFD2 DB.  PFD 2 database information is now displayed in the DATABASE window.
The ANN TEST Softkey, when selected, causes an annunciation test tone to be played.  
						

							Garmin G1000 Pilot’s Guide for the Socata TBM 850190-00709-04  Rev. A48
SYSTEM OVERVIEW
1.8 DISPLAY BACKLIGHTING
The G1000 display and control backlighting can be adjusted either automatically or manually.  Backlighting 
intensity ranges from 0.22% to 100% on the PFDs and 0.80% to 100.00% on the MFD.
AUTOMATIC ADJUSTMENT
The existing instrument panel dimmer bus normally controls the PFD and MFD bezels, MFD Control Unit, 
AFCS Control Unit and audio panel key annunciator lighting.  When the dimmer bus i\
s not used by the G1000 
system, photocell technology automatically controls backlighting adjustments.  Photocell calibration curves are 
pre-configured to optimize display appearance through a broad range of cockpit lighting conditions.
MANUAL ADJUSTMENT
 NOTE: In normal mode, backlighting can only be adjusted from PFD1 or PFD2.  In reversionary mode, it can 
also be adjusted from the MFD.
 NOTE: No other window can be displayed on the PFD while the PFD Setup Menu Window is displayed.
Backlighting may also be adjusted manually for all of the displays and t\
he associated bezels.  The audio panel 
key backlighting is directly tied to the on-side PFD key backlighting setting.
To adjust display backlighting manually:
1) Press the MENU Key on the PFD to display the PFD Setup Menu Window.  ‘AUTO’ becomes highlighted to the 
right of ‘PFD1 DSPL’.
Figure 1-35  Manual Display Backlighting Adjustment
2) Turn the small FMS Knob to display the selection box.  Turn the FMS Knob to select ‘MANUAL’, then press the 
ENT Key.  The intensity value becomes highlighted.
3) Turn the small FMS Knob to select the desired backlighting, then press the ENT Key.
4) Turn the large FMS Knob to highlight ‘AUTO’ to the right of ‘MFD DSPL’ or ‘PFD2 DSPL’, respectively, and 
repeat steps 2 and 3.
5) Press the CLR or MENU Key to remove the PFD Setup Menu Window from the display.  
						

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SYSTEM OVERVIEW
To adjust key backlighting manually:
1) Press the MENU Key on the PFD to display the PFD Setup Menu Window.  ‘AUTO’ becomes highlighted to the 
right of ‘PFD1 DSPL’.
Figure 1-36  Manual Key Lighting Adjustment
2) Turn the large FMS Knob to highlight ‘PFD1 DSPL’.  Turn the small FMS Knob in the direction of the green 
arrowhead to display ‘PFD1 KEY’.
3) Turn the large FMS Knob to highlight ‘AUTO’ and turn the small FMS Knob to display the selection box.
4) Turn the FMS Knob to select ‘MANUAL’, then press the ENT Key.  The intensity value becomes highlighted.
5) Turn the small FMS Knob to select the desired backlighting, then press the ENT Key.
6) Turn the large FMS Knob to highlight ‘MFD DSPL’  or ‘PFD2 DSPL’ and turn the small FMS Knob in the direction 
of the green arrowhead to display ‘MFD KEY’ or ‘PFD2 KEY’, respectively.
7) Repeat steps 3 to 5.
8) Press the CLR or MENU Key to remove the PFD Setup Menu Window from the display.  
						

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SYSTEM OVERVIEW
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							190-00709-04  Rev. AGarmin G1000 Pilot’s Guide for the Socata TBM 85051
FLIGHT INSTRUMENTS
SECTION 2  FLIGHT INSTRUMENTS
 WARNING:  If the airspeed, attitude, altitude, or heading indications become unusable, refer to the backup 
instruments.
  NOTE:  The Automatic Flight Control System (AFCS) provides additional readouts an\
d bugs on selected flight 
instruments.  Refer to the AFCS Section for details on these bugs and readouts, as they appear on the display 
during certain AFCS flight director modes.
Increased situational awareness is provided by replacing the traditional instruments on the panel with two easy-
to-scan Primary Flight Displays (PFDs) that feature large horizons, airspeed, attitude, altitude, vertical speed, and 
course deviation information.  In addition to the flight instruments, \
navigation, communication, terrain, traffic, 
and weather information are also presented on the PFDs and are explained in other sections of this Pilot’s Guide.
The following flight instruments and supplemental flight data are displayed on the PFDs:
•	 Airspeed
The PFDs also displays various alerts and annunciations.  
						

							Garmin G1000 Pilot’s Guide for the Socata TBM 850190-00709-04  Rev. A52
FLIGHT INSTRUMENTS
1NAV Frequency Box
2Airspeed Indicator
3True Airspeed
4Current Heading
5Current Track Indicator
6Course Deviation Indicator (CDI)
7Horizontal Situation Indicator (HSI)
8Outside Air Temperature (OAT)
9Softkeys
10System Time
11Transponder Data Box
12Selected Heading Bug
13Turn Rate Indicator
14Barometric Altimeter Setting
15Vertical Speed Indicator (VSI)
16Selected Altitude Bug
17Altimeter
18Selected Altitude
19COM Frequency Box
20Navigation Status Box
21AFCS Status Box
22Slip/Skid Indicator
23Attitude Indicator
Figure 2-1  Primary Flight Display (Default)
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FLIGHT INSTRUMENTS
1Traffic Annunciation
2Vspeed Reference
3Radar Height
4Selected Heading
5Wind Data
6Inset Map
7DME Information Window
8Bearing Information Windows
9Flight Plan Window
10Minimum Descent Altitude/Decision Height
11Selected Course
12Current Vertical Speed
13Glidepath Indicator
14Terrain Annunciation
15AFCS Status Annunciation
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Figure 2-2  Primary Flight Display (Additional Information)
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FLIGHT INSTRUMENTS
2.1 FLIGHT INSTRUMENTS
AIRSPEED INDICATOR
 NOTE:  Refer to the Pilot’s Operating Handbook (POH) for airspeed criteria and Vspeed values.
The Airspeed	 Indicator	 displays	airspeed	 on	a	moving	 tape	rolling	 number	 gauge.	 	The	true airspeed is 
displayed	 in	knots	 below	 the	Airspeed	 Indicator.	 	 The	numeric	 labels	and	major	 tick	marks	 on	the	 moving	
tape	 are	shown	 at	intervals	 of	10	 knots.		 The	minor	 tick	marks	 on	the	 moving	 tape	are	marked	 at	intervals	 of	
five	knots.		 Speed	indication	 starts	at	20	 knots,	 with	60	knots	 of	airspeed	 viewable	 at	any	 time.		 The	indicated 
airspeed	 is	displayed	 inside	the	black	 pointer.		 The	pointer	 remains	 black	until	reaching	 maximum	 operating	
speed (VMO), at which point it turns red.
Figure 2-4  Red Pointer 
Showing Overspeed
Indicated Airspeed
True 
Airspeed
Speed 
Ranges
Airspeed 
Trend 
Vector
Vspeed 
References
Figure 2-3  Airspeed Indicator
A	 color-coded	 (white,	green,	and	red/white	 barber	pole)	speed	 range	strip	is	located	 on	the	 moving	 tape.		
The colors denote flaps operating range, normal operating range, and maximum operating speed (VMO).	 	A	
red range is  also present for low speed awareness.
The	 Airspeed	 Trend	Vector	 is	a	vertical	 magenta	 line	that	 appears	 to	the	 right	 of	the	 color-coded	 speed	
range	strip	when	 airspeed	 is	either	 accelerating	 or	decelerating.	 	 One	end	of	the	 magenta	 line	is	anchored	
to the tip of the airspeed pointer while the other end moves continuousl\
y up or down corresponding to the 
rate of acceleration or deceleration.  For any constant rate of accelera\
tion or deceleration, the moving end 
of the line shows approximately what the indicated airspeed value will be in six seconds.  The\
 trend vector 
is absent if the speed remains constant or if any data needed to calculate airspeed is not available due to a 
system failure.  
						

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FLIGHT INSTRUMENTS
Vspeeds (VR, VX, VY, and VAPP,)	can	 be	changed	 and	the	Vspeed	 flags	can	be	turned	 on/off	from	the	Timer/
References Window.  When active (on), the Vspeeds are displayed at their respective locations to the right of 
the	airspeed	scale.		All	Vspeed	values	are	reset	and	all	Vspeed	flags	are	turned	off	during	power	up.
Changing Vspeeds and turning Vspeed flags on/off:
1) Press the TMR/REF Softkey.
2) Turn the large FMS Knob to highlight the field of the desired Vspeed to be changed.
3) Use the small FMS Knob to change the Vspeed in 1-kt increments.  When a speed has been changed from a 
default value, an asterisk appears next to the speed.
4) Press the ENT Key or turn the large FMS Knob to highlight the ON/OFF field.
5) Turn the small FMS Knob clockwise to ON or counterclockwise to OFF.
6) To remove the window, press the CLR Key or the TMR/REF Softkey.
Figure  2-5   Timer/References WindowFigure 2-6  Timer/References Menu
Turning all Vspeed flags on/off:
1) Press the TMR/REF Softkey.
2) Press the MENU Key.
3) To activate all Vspeed flags, press the ENT Key with All References On highlighted.
4) To remove all Vspeed flags, turn the FMS Knob to highlight All References Off and press the ENT Key.
Restoring all defaults:
1) Presst the TMR/REF Softkey.
2) Press the MENU Key.
3) Turn the FMS Knob to highlight Restore Defaults and press the ENT Key.  
						

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FLIGHT INSTRUMENTS
ATTITUDE INDICATOR
Attitude	information	 is	displayed	 over	a	virtual	 blue	sky	and	 brown	 ground	 with	a	white	 horizon	 line.		The	
Attitude	Indicator	displays	the		pitch,	roll,	and	slip/skid	information.
1Roll Pointer
2Roll Scale
3Horizon Line
4Aircraft Symbol
5Land Representation
6Pitch Scale
7Slip/Skid Indicator
8Sky Representation
9Roll Scale Zero
Figure 2-7  Attitude Indicator
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The	 horizon	 line	is	part	 of	the	 pitch	 scale.		 Above	 and	below	 the	horizon	 line,	major	 pitch	marks	 and	numeric	
labels	 are	shown	 for	every	 10˚,	up	to	80˚.		 Minor	 pitch	marks	 are	shown	 for	intervening	 5˚	increments,	 up	to	
25˚	 below	 and	45˚	above	 the	horizon	 line.		Between	 20˚	below	 to	20˚	 above	 the	horizon	 line,	minor	 pitch	marks	
occur	every	2.5˚.
The	inverted	 white	triangle	 indicates	 zero	on	the	 roll	 scale.		 Major	tick	marks	 at	30˚	 and	 60˚	and	 minor	 tick	
marks	at	10˚,	 20˚,	and	45˚	are	shown	 to	the	 left	and	 right	 of	the	 zero.		 Angle	 of	bank	 is	indicated	 by	the	 position	
of the pointer on the roll scale.
The Slip/Skid	 Indicator	 is	the	 bar	 beneath	 the	roll	 pointer.		 The	indicator	 bar	moves	 with	the	roll	 pointer	 and	
moves	laterally	 away	from	the	pointer	 to	indicate	 uncoordinated	 flight.		Slip	(inside	 the	turn)	 or	skid	 (outside	
the turn) is indicated by the location of the bar relative to the pointer.
Figure 2-8  Slip/Skid Indication