Aviation Database - Garmin G1000 NAV III Line Maintenance Manual

Aviation Database

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Jeppesen aviation databases are released every 28 days, and are provided directly to the pilot by Jeppesen.
Updates must be loaded to both the MFD and PFD using an aviation database update SD Card, provided by
Jeppesen. The card reader downloads the aviation database files and stores them in PFD and MFD internal
memory.
The display downloads the aviation database and stores it internally. The aviation database SD
Card is not required to remain in the display after the update.
To Update the Jeppesen Aviation Database:
1. With the G1000 system off, insert the aviation database update SD Card into the top card slot of the PFD.
2. Turn the G1000 system on. The following prompt is displayed in the upper left corner of the PFD:
3. Press the ENT key to confirm the database update. The following prompt is displayed:
4. After the update completes, the PFD starts in normal mode. Remove the aviation database update SD
Card from the PFD.
5. Power the G1000 system down.
6. Repeat steps 1 through 4 for the MFD. The MFD and PFD aviation databases are now updated.
7. Confirm that the correct update cycle and version is loaded during startup of the MFD.
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G1000 Nav III Line Maintenance Manual
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