G1000 Software/Configuration Procedure; Figure 3-11, Software/Configuration Overview - Garmin G1000 Nxi System Maintenance Manual

G1000 Software/Configuration Procedure

This section summarizes the procedures required to load software and configuration files to the
G1000. It is intended to work as a central guide for technicians to use while performing
maintenance on the aircraft. In sections of this manual where software is required to be
reloaded, these sections will make reference back to this section for instructions. The
technician should use proper judgment regarding the context of maintenance required while
following this section.
The following diagram depicts an overview of the software/configuration sequence for the
G1000 system. This applies mostly to a new G1000 system software installation by Service
Bulletin and is for informative purposes only.
Software is first loaded to the MFD and PFDs. From the factory, G1000 units do
not contain useable software or configuration settings. Load software to PFD2
After software is loaded to the MFD and PFDs, the displays should be placed in
configuration mode. Using PFD1, the technician goes to the System Upload
page. From the System Upload page, software files are selected to create an
automated profile to load. Once all desired files are checked, the G1000
automatically loads the selected files in the correct sequence to the LRUs.
After software is loaded to the system, the technician verifies that each LRU
Following G1000 system software upload and verification, the aircraft specific
configuration files, as defined in the general arrangement drawing are loaded.
The aircraft general arrangement drawing will define the configuration files
appropriate to the specific aircraft serial number, STC modifications and
After system configuration files are loaded, the technician verifies that the
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first then MFD and finally to PFD1.
G1000 System Upload Selection
G1000 System Software Verification
reports the correct version and software part number.
G1000 System Configuration Upload Selection
applicable AFMS.
G1000 Configuration Verification
correct configuration on the Airframe Configuration page.

Figure 3-11, Software/Configuration Overview

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