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The G1000 system uses Secure Digital (SD) cards
to load and store various types of data. For basic flight
operations, SD cards are required for terrain database
storage as well as aviation database updates.
AVIATION DATABASE
Jeppesen aviation databases are released every 28
days, and are provided directly to the pilot by Jeppesen.
Updates must be loaded to both the MFD and PFD using
an aviation database update SD card provided by Jeppesen.
The card reader downloads the aviation database files and
stores them in the PFD and MFD internal memory.
The display downloads the aviation
NOTE:
database and stores it internally. The aviation
database SD card is not required to remain in
the display after the update.
To update the Jeppesen aviation database:
1.
With the G1000 system OFF, insert the aviation
database update SD card into the top card slot
of the PFD (Label of SD card facing left).
2.
Turn the G1000 system ON. The following
prompt is displayed on the upper left corner
of the PFD:
Press the ENT key to confirm the database
3.
updated. The following prompt is displayed:
190-00592-00 Rev. A
SD CARD USE
Garmin G1000 Pilot's Guide for the Diamond DA40
4.
After the update completes, the PFD starts in
normal mode. Remove the aviation database
update SD card from the PFD.
5.
Turn the G1000 system OFF.
6.
Repeat steps 1 through 4 for the MFD. The
MFD and PFD aviation databases are now
updated.
7.
Verify that the correct update cycle is loaded
during startup of the MFD.
TERRAIN AND OBSTACLE DATABASES
NOTE: The data contained in the terrain and
obstacle databases comes from government
agencies. Garmin accurately processes and
cross-validates the data, but cannot guarantee
the accuracy and completeness of the data.
NOTE: Obstacles 200' and higher are included in
the obstacle database. It is very important to note
that not all obstacles are necessarily charted and
therefore may not be contained in the obstacle
database.
G1000 topography, terrain, and obstacle data is stored
on a Supplemental Data Card provided by Garmin. The
obstacle database update cycle is every 56 days. The
terrain database is updated less often, and on an irregular
basis. Since these databases are not stored internally in
the MFD or PFD, Supplemental Data Cards containing
identical database versions must be kept in both displays
to retain terrain and obstacle data. A Supplemental Data
Card should be inserted into the bottom card slot of the
PFD and MFD.
NOTE: If the Supplemental Data Card is removed
from the display, the TOPO and TERRAIN
softkeys are not functional and are grayed out
on the MFD Map Page.
APPENDIX A
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