Alert Level Definitions - Garmin G1000 Pilot's Manual

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• ALERTS Softkey Annunciation: When an alert is issued, the ALERTS Softkey is used as a flashing annunciation to
accompany an alert. During the alert, the ALERTS Softkey assumes a new label consistent with alert level (WARNING,
CAUTION, or ADVISORY). Pressing the softkey annunciation acknowledges that the pilot is aware of the alert. The
softkey then returns to the previous ALERTS label. The pilot can then press the ALERTS Softkey again to view alert
text messages.
• System Annunciations: Typically, a large red 'X' appears in a window when a related LRU fails or detects invalid data.
A red 'X' is accompanied by an alert message in the Alerts Window.
• Audio Alerting System: The G1000 system issues audio alert tones when specific system conditions are met. See the
Alert Levels Definitions section for more information.
ALERT LEVEL DEFINITIONS
The G1000 Alerting System, as installed in Beechcraft A36/G36 aircraft, uses four alert levels.
• WARNING: This level of alert is time critical and requires immediate pilot attention. A warning annunciation is
displayed in the Annunciation Window as red text. A warning annunciation is also accompanied by a flashing red
WARNING Softkey label, as shown in Figure 12-2. Pressing the WARNING Softkey acknowledges the presence of
the warning alert, and stops the aural tone (if applicable). The softkey has now reverted to the ALERTS Softkey label
and displays a description of the warning annunciation in the Alerts Window when pressed.
• CAUTION: This level of alert indicates the existence of abnormal conditions on the aircraft that may require pilot
intervention. A caution annunciation is displayed in the Annunciation Window as yellow text. A caution annunciation
is also accompanied by a flashing yellow WARNING Softkey label, as shown in Figure 12-3. Pressing the CAUTION
Softkey acknowledges the presence of the caution alert. The softkey has now reverted to the ALERTS Softkey label
and displays a description of the caution annunciation in the Alerts Window when pressed.
• ADVISORY ANNUNCIATION: This level of alert provides general information to the pilot that may not need immediate
attention. An advisory annunciation is displayed in the Annunciation Window as white text. An advisory annunciation
is also accompanied by a flashing white ADVISORY Softkey label, as shown in Figure 12-4. Pressing the ADVISORY
Softkey acknowledges the presence of the advisory alert. The softkey has now reverted to the ALERTS Softkey label
and displays a description of the advisory annunciation in the Alerts Window when pressed.
• ALERT MESSAGE: These messages are provided to make the pilot aware of G1000 system problems or status, and
may not require pilot action. An alert message is accompanied by a flashing white ADVISORY Softkey label, as shown
in Figure 12-4. Pressing the ADVISORY Softkey acknowledges the presence of the advisory alert, The softkey has
now reverted to the ALERTS Softkey label and displays a description of the alert message in the Alerts Window when
pressed.
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Garmin G1000 Pilot's Guide for the Beechcraft A36/G36
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