Section 1: Introduction; Purpose And Scope - Garmin G1000 Reference Manual

SECTION 1: INTRODUCTION

This document is designed to provide an overview
of the G1000 Integrated Cockpit System as installed in
Cessna Nav III aircraft.
The G1000 system includes the following Line Re-
placeable Units (LRUs):
• GDU 1040 Primary Flight Display (PFD)
• GDU 1040 Multi Function Display (MFD)
• GIA 63 Integrated Avionics Units (2)
• GEA 71 Engine/Airframe Unit
• GDC 74A Air Data Computer (ADC)
• GRS 77 Attitude and Heading Reference System
(AHRS)
• GMU 44 Magnetometer
• GMA 1347 Audio System with integrated Marker
Beacon Receiver
• GTX 33 Mode-S Transponder
• GDL 69/69A Data Link
The LRUs are further described in the following sec-
tion. All LRUs have a modular design, which greatly eases
troubleshooting and maintenance of the G1000 system.
A top-level G1000 block diagram is given in Figure 1-1.
Additional or optional interfaces are depicted in Figure
1-2.

1.1 PURPOSE AND SCOPE

The purpose of this Cockpit Reference Guide is
to introduce the Cessna pilot to the major features
of the G1000 System. It is not intended to be a
comprehensive operating guide. Complete operating
procedures for all of the system features are found in the
documents listed below:
• G1000 Multi Function Display Pilot' s Guide
Garmin G1000 Cockpit Reference Guide for Cessna Nav III
SECTION 1 – INTRODUCTION
• G1000 Multi Function Display Optional Interface
Addendum
• G1000 Primary Flight Display Pilot' s Guide
• G1000 Engine Indication System Pilot' s Guide
• G1000 Audio Panel Pilot' s Guide
• G1000 VHF NAV/COM Pilot' s Guide
• G1000 Mode S Transponder Pilot' s Guide
This guide gives the pilot a basic overview of the
Primary Flight Display (PFD), Multi Function Display
(MFD), and the GMA 1347 Audio System.
NOTE: The pilot should read and thoroughly
understand the Cessna Aircraft Flight Manual for
limitations, procedures and performance infor-
mation not contained in this Cockpit Reference
Guide, The Cessna Aircraft Flight Manual always
takes precedence over the information found in
this guide.
NOTE: Throughout this document references
made to Cessna Nav III shall apply equally to
the 172, 182, T182, 206, and T206 except where
specifically noted.
NOTE: All visual depictions contained within this
Cockpit Reference Guide, including screen images
of the G1000 panel and displays, are subject to
change and may not reflect the most current
G1000 system software. Depictions of equipment
may differ slightly from the actual equipment.
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