Section 1 System Overview; System Description - Garmin G1000 Pilot's Manual

SECTION 1 SYSTEM OVERVIEW

1.1 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION

This section provides an overview of the G1000 Integrated Avionics System as installed in the Piper PA-32
Saratoga. This includes the PA-32R-301 (Saratoga II HP), the PA-32R-301T (Saratoga II TC), the PA-32-301FT
(Piper 6X), and the PA-32-301XTC (Piper 6XT). The G1000 system is an integrated flight control system that
presents flight instrumentation, position, navigation, communication, and identification information to the pilot
through large-format displays. The system consists of the following Line Replaceable Units (LRUs):
• GDU 1040 (2) Primary Flight Display (PFD) and
Multi Function Display (MFD)
• GIA 63W (2) Integrated Avionics Unit (IAU)
• GDC 74A (1) Air Data Computer (ADC)
• GRS 77 (1) Attitude and Heading Reference
System (AHRS)
• GDL 69A SXM (1) Satellite Data Link Receiver
A top-level system block diagram is shown in Figure 1-1 (it does not include the GA 55). The system is capable
of interfacing with the following optional equipment:
• L-3 SKYWATCH ® Traffic Advisory System
• S-TEC System Fifty Five X ® Autopilot
• L-3 STORMSCOPE ® WX-500 Series II Weather
Mapping Sensor
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• GTX 345R (1) Extended Squitter Mode A/C, S
Transponder
• GEA 71 (1) Engine/Airframe Unit
• GMU 44 (1) Magnetometer
• GMA 1347 (1) Audio Panel with Integrated
Marker Beacon Receiver
• GA 55 (1) XM Antenna
• Honeywell ® KN 63 DME Transceiver
• Honeywell ® KR 87 ADF Receiver
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