Gps receiver operation, System overview, Figure 1-21 mfd softkeys – Garmin G1000 Socata TBM 850 User Manual

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Garmin G1000 Pilot’s Guide for the Socata TBM 850

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SYSTEM OVERVIEW

SY

STEM

O

VER
VIEW

FLIGHT

INSTRUMENTS

EAS

AUDIO P

ANEL

& CNS

FLIGHT

MANA

GEMENT

HAZARD

AV

OID
ANCE

AFCS

ADDITIONAL

FEA
TURES

APPENDICES

INDEX

XM LTNG

Displays XM lightning information on Navigation Map (optional feature)

BACK

Returns to top-level softkeys

DCLTR (3)

Selects desired amount of map detail; cycles through declutter levels:

DCLTR (No Declutter): All map features visible
DCLTR-1: Declutters land data
DCLTR-2: Declutters land and SUA data
DCLTR-3: Removes everything except the active flight plan

SHW CHRT

When available, displays optional airport and terminal procedure charts

CHKLIST

When available, displays optional checklists

Figure 1-21 MFD Softkeys

MAP

DCLTR

TRAFFIC

TOPO

BACK

TERRAIN

DCLTR-2

DCLTR-3

DCLTR-1

Select the BACK Softkey on this level to

return to the top softkey level.

NEXRAD

XM LTNG

(optional)

(optional)

CAS

SHW CHRT

CHKLIST

(optional)

(optional)

AIRWAYS

AIRWY LO

AIRWAY HI

AIRWY ON

CAS ↓

CAS ↑

SYSTEM

SYSTEM

CAS

MAP

ELEC

CHKLIST

FUEL

GEN

STRMSCP

RA TEST

GPS RECEIVER OPERATION

Each GIA 63W Integrated Avionics Unit (IAU) contains a GPS receiver. Information collected by the specified

receiver (GPS1 for the #1 IAU or GPS2 for the #2 IAU) may be viewed on the AUX - GPS Status Page.

GPS1 provides information to the pilot-side PFD and GPS2 provides data to the copilot-side PFD. Internal

system checking is performed to ensure both GPS receivers are providing accurate data to the PFDs. In some
circumstances, both GPS receivers may be providing accurate data, but one receiver may be providing a better
GPS solution than the other receiver. In this case the GPS receiver producing the better solution is automatically
coupled to both PFDs. “BOTH ON GPS 1” or “BOTH ON GPS 2” are then displayed in the Reversionary Sensor
Window (see Appendix A) indicating which GPS receiver is being used. Both GPS receivers are still functioning
properly, but one receiver is performing better than the other at that particular time.

These GPS sensor annunciations are most often seen after system power-up when one GPS receiver has

acquired satellites before the other, or one of the GPS receivers has not yet acquired a WAAS signal. While
the aircraft is on the ground, the WAAS signal may be blocked by obstructions causing one GPS receiver to
have difficulty acquiring a good signal. Also, while airborne, turning the aircraft may result in one of the GPS
receivers temporarily losing the WAAS signal.

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