Esp Functional Check - Garmin G1000 Nxi System Maintenance Manual

ESP Functional Check

This procedure is required only for aircraft with the optional Electronic
Stability and Protection (ESP) feature.
1. Apply power to the aircraft and avionics systems by placing the aircraft AVIONICS
MASTER PWR and BATT switches to ON. Ensure G1000 system and components are
powered and operating normally.
2. Verify the DISPLAY BACKUP button on the audio panel is pushed in so that the GDUs
will not operate in reversionary mode.
3. Verify no AHRS, ADC, Autopilot, PFD, AFCS Mode Controller, GCU alert messages or
monitor flags (amber HDG, etc.) are present on PFD1 or PFD2.
4. On initial power up verify that the MFD splash screen includes a graphic similar to the
following:
5. On the GMC 710 couple the Flight Director to the left side by pressing the XFR button.
The arrow that is illuminated indicates which side is coupled. No flight director modes
should be active at this time.
6. On the GCU, rotate the inner FMS knob to activate the Aux – System Setup page on the
MFD.
7. On the MFD Aux – System Setup page press the Setup 2 softkey.
8. Verify that on the MFD SETUP 2 page there is a window for Stability & Protection and the
status is "ENABLED".
9. Verify on PFD 1 and PFD 2 that there are no "ESP FAIL", "ESP OFF", or "ESP DEGRADE"
alert messages.
G1000 NXi System Maintenance Manual
King Air 300 Series
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