Gdl 69A - Garmin G1000 NAV III Line Maintenance Manual

4.8 GDL 69A

Original GDL 69A Reinstalled
No software or configuration loading is required if the original GDL 69A is reinstalled. This does not include
units that were returned for repair as their software and configuration files are deleted during the repair testing
process.
Continue to Section 4.8.3.
New, Repaired, or Exchange GDL 69A is Installed
If a new, repaired, or exchange GDL 69A is installed, verify the correct software version on the SYSTEM
STATUS page.
See the GDL 69A XM Satellite Radio Activation Instructions, Garmin part number
190-00355-04, for instructions on activating the GDL 69A.
If the correct software version is not installed:
For installations with GDU software version 6.01 (BP 2006) and earlier, continue to Section 4.8.1.
For installations with GDU software version 7.01 (BP 2007) and later, continue to Section 4.8.3.
If the correct software version is installed:
For installations with GDU software version 6.01 (BP 2006) and earlier, continue to Section 4.8.2.
For installations with GDU software version 7.01 (BP 2007) and later, continue to Section 4.8.3.
4.8.1 GDL Software (GDU software version 6.01 and earlier)
1. Insert the Nav III airframe specific G1000 Software Loader Card into top slot of the PFD.
2. Apply system power, insuring both MFD and PFD are in Configuration Mode.
3. Press the CLR key at the "Do you want to update system files?" prompt.
4. Using the FMS knob go to the Software Upload page on the PFD.
5. Turn on the cursor by pressing the FMS knob.
6. Rotate the small FMS knob to select GDL software.
7. Press the LRU softkey.
8. Rotate the small FMS knob to select the desired GDL path.
9. Press the LOAD softkey.
10. Press the ENT key at the "BEGIN FILE UPLOAD?" prompt.
11. Confirm update completion and press the ENT key.
12. Confirm correct software part number and software version on the SYSTEM STATUS page.
For software/configuration troubleshooting see Section B.4, otherwise continue to Section 4.8.2.
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