System Status - Garmin G1000 Pilot's Manual

SYSTEM STATUS

During initialization, TAWS-B conducts a self-test of its visual annunciations and voice alerts. The system test
can also be manually initiated. The system issues a voice alert when the test has concluded. TAWS-B System
Testing is disabled when ground speed exceeds 30 knots.
System Test in Progress
System Test Pass
TAWS-B System Test Fail
Manually testing the TAWS-B System:
1) Select the MAP - TAWS-B Page.
2) Press the MENU Key.
3) Select 'Test TAWS System' and press the ENT Key to confirm the selection.
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Figure 6-75 Negative Climb Rate (NCR) Sink Rate
PFD/MFD Alert
Alert Type
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Table 6-17 TAWS-B System Test Status Annunciations
Garmin G1000 Pilot's Guide for the Piper PA-32 Saratoga
"DON'T SINK"
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Sink Rate (FPM)
TAWS-B
Page Center
Annunciation
TAWS TEST
TAWS TEST
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TAWS FAIL
TAWS FAIL
HAZARD AVOIDANCE
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Voice Alert
None
"TAWS System Test OK"
"TAWS System Failure"
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