Introduction - Garmin Diamond DA 40 Maintenance Manual

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INTRODUCTION

1.1 Content, Scope, Purpose
This document provides Instructions for Continued Airworthiness (ICA) for the Garmin G1000 Integrated
Cockpit avionics suite as installed in the Diamond Model DA 40 in accordance with the STC issued under
FAA STC SA01254WI. This document satisfies the requirements for continued airworthiness as defined
by 14 CFR Part 23.1529 and Appendix G. Information in this document is required to maintain the
continued airworthiness of the G1000 integrated cockpit system, as installed in the Diamond DA 40.
1.1.1 Applicability
This document applies to all Diamond Aircraft Industries, Inc., Model DA 40 aircraft equipped with the
G1000 cockpit installed in accordance with the STC issued under FAA STC SA01254 "original issue"
configuration. G1000 System Maintenance Manual – Diamond DA40 190-00545-00 applies to later
configurations.
1.2 Organization
The following outline briefly describes the organization of this manual:
Section 2: System Description
Provides a complete description of the type design change associated with installing the G1000
integrated cockpit system in the Diamond DA 40. An overview of the G1000 system interface is also
provided.
Section 3: G1000 Control & Operation
Presents basic control and operation information specifically tailored to maintenance practices. Basic
G1000 Configuration Mode operation is also described.
Section 4: G1000 Continued Airworthiness
Provides maintenance instructions for continued airworthiness of the G1000 system.
Section 5: Troubleshooting
Provides troubleshooting information to aid in diagnosing and resolving potential problems with the
G1000 system.
Section 6: G1000 Equipment Removal & Replacement
Gives instructions for the removal and replacement of G1000 equipment.
Section 7: G1000 Equipment Configuration & Testing
Gives instructions for loading software, configuring, and testing of G1000 equipment.
Section 8: System Return to Service Procedure
Specifies return-to-service procedures to be performed upon completion of maintenance of the G1000
system.
Appendix A: Installation Data
Gives a complete equipment/parts list and weight/balance data for the G1000 installation in the
Diamond DA 40.
Appendix B: G1000 Software/Configuration Procedure
Provides a complete software/configuration loading procedure in cases where the G1000 system as a
whole requires complete software/configuration update or reload. This is given in addition to
individual LRU configuration instructions presented in Section 7.
G1000/DA 40 System Maintenance Manual
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