Configuration Mode; G1000 Hardware/Software Compatibility Check; Equipment Verification (Third Party/Optional Equipment Documentation) - Garmin G1000 NXi Supplemental Maintenance Manual

3.3

Configuration Mode

Throughout this document, references are made to the PFD and/or MFD being in configuration
mode. To start the G1000 system in configuration mode, follow these steps:
1. With the G1000 system off, open the MFD, PFD (ESS BUS), and PFD (AVN BUS 1)
circuit breakers.
2. Connect external power to the aircraft and energize the aircraft and avionics electrical
busses.
3. Press and hold the ENT key on the MFD and close the MFD circuit breaker.
4. Release the ENT key after 'INITIALIZING SYSTEM' appears in the upper left corner of
the MFD.
5. Press and hold the ENT key on the PFD and close the PFD (ESS BUS) and PFD (AVN
BUS 1) circuit breaker.
6. Release the ENT key after 'INITIALIZING SYSTEM' appears in the upper left corner of
the PFD.
3.4

G1000 Hardware/Software Compatibility Check

Before installing software, the technician must first ensure that hardware part numbers are
compatible with the G1000 system software image that is to be used. The General
Arrangement drawing shows all available combinations of hardware and software part numbers.
A G1000 system loader card is required to install software and configuration settings to a newly
installed G1000 system. The part number of the software image used to create the loader card
is directly associated with the combination of software file part numbers and version levels that
are defined on the General Arrangement drawing. Should software part numbers or versions
change, a new software image part number is issued.
After verifying hardware/loader card compatibility, record the software image
part number and all LRU hardware part numbers in the appropriate aircraft
records before proceeding.
Throughout the next section of this document, screen shots and examples are
used to illustrate the software and configuration loading process. These
screen shots are provided as reference only. Always refer to the General
Arrangement drawing for the correct software file names, versions and part
numbers.
3.5

Equipment Verification (Third Party/Optional Equipment Documentation)

It is extremely important to know exactly what equipment the aircraft is equipped with before
loading any files. Loading the incorrect files could lead to longer down time and unplanned
removal of equipment.
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Garmin optional equipment (i.e. GDC 74 ADC, GRS 77 AHRS or GSU 75 ADAHRS,
GTX 33 or GTX 3X5 transponder, etc.). Section 3.5.1 helps find which units are installed
without a physical inspection.
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