Post Installation Procedures; Required Test Equipment; Wiring Harness Checkout; G1000 Hardware/Software Compatibility Check - Garmin G1000 Manual

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POST INSTALLATION PROCEDURES

This section covers the procedures that must be performed after accomplishing the mechanical and
electrical installations. It is assumed that the person performing the post-installation checks is familiar
with the aircraft, has a working knowledge of typical avionics systems, and has experience using the test
equipment defined in this section. All installation work must be completed in accordance with Columbia
drawings LB53403000 Avionics and Navigation Equipment Installation, GIFD, and LB53402200
Autopilot Assembly, GIFD before beginning any of the procedures in this document.

2.1 Required Test Equipment

The following test equipment is required to conduct and complete all post installation checkout
procedures: (All test equipment should have current calibration records)
A VHF NAV/COM/ILS ramp tester or equivalent.
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A transponder ramp tester or equivalent.
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A TCAS / Skywatch ramp tester or equivalent.
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A pitot/static ramp tester.
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VSWR/wattmeter (in-line type).
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A Digital Multi-Meter (DMM).
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A ground power unit capable of supplying 28 Vdc power to the aircraft systems and avionics.
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Outdoor line-of-sight to GPS satellite signals or GPS indoor repeater.
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PC computer or laptop.
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Headset/Microphone.
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Means to level the aircraft.
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2.2 Wiring Harness Checkout

Prior to installing any LRUs, the wiring harness should be checked for proper connections to the aircraft
systems and other avionics systems. Point to point continuity should be checked to expose any faults
such as shorting to ground. Any faults or discrepancies found should be corrected before proceeding.
After accomplishing a continuity check, perform power and ground checks to verify proper power
distribution to the LRUs. Any faults or discrepancies should be corrected at this time. Remove power to
the aircraft upon completion of harness checkout.

2.3 G1000 Hardware/Software Compatibility Check

Before installing hardware, the technician must first ensure that hardware part numbers are compatible
with the G1000-Columbia 400 Loader Card that is to be used. A G1000-Columbia 400 Loader Card is
required to install software and configuration settings to a newly installed G1000 system. Should
software part numbers or versions change, a new Loader Card part number is issued.
The Required Equipment List (REL), Columbia Part Number RB011002, shows all available
combinations of hardware and Loader Cards. Using the REL, the technician must verify that the
Columbia 350/400 model and all hardware part numbers are compatible with the Loader Card to be used.
The REL allows the technician to correlate each LRU hardware part number to a compatible Loader Card.
After verifying hardware/Loader Card compatibility, record the Loader Card part number
and all LRU hardware part numbers in the appropriate aircraft records before proceeding.

2.4 System Installation

Upon completion of continuity, power, and compatibility checks, the LRUs can be installed in accordance
with Columbia drawing LB53403000, Avionics & Navigation Equipment Instl, GIFD. Each LRU must
be installed into its respective rack and secured. The units and accessories must be connected to the
G1000 V8.XX S/W Load and Post Install Checkout – Columbia 350/400
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