Gea 71 Engine/Airframe Unit - Garmin Diamond DA 40 Maintenance Manual

7.4

GEA 71 Engine/Airframe Unit

Original GEA 71 Reinstalled
No software or configuration loading is required if the removed GEA 71 is re-installed. Continue to the
return-to-service checks in Section 8.
New GEA 71 Installed
If a new GEA 71 (new serial number) is installed, the correct software and configuration files must be
loaded to the unit. Continue to the GEA 71 Software Loading procedure.
7.4.1 GEA 71 Software Loading
1. Insert the correct G1000/DA 40 SW Loader Card (see Appendix A) into top slot of PFD.
2. Start the G1000 system in Configuration mode.
3. Go to the Software Upload page using the FMS knob.
4. Highlight the GEA software file. Ensure that both paths to the GEA 71 through GIA1 and GIA 2
appear in the LRU field as shown:
5. Press the LRU softkey. Select the GEA - GIA1 data path to load software. Press the LOAD
softkey.
6. Select YES and press the ENT key to acknowledge the following prompt:
7. The software for the GEA 71 Engine/Airframe Unit begins to load. Monitor the upload status as
it progresses:
8. After the files finish loading, press ENT to acknowledge the following prompt:
9. Check the SUMMARY field to ensure the all software loads are 'COMPLETE'.
10. De-activate the cursor.
11. Continue to the GEA 71 Configuration Loading procedure.
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