Garmin G1000 Socata TBM 850 - Manual (Page 91)

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FLIGHT INSTRUMENTS
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INSTRUMENTS
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HAZARD
AV
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AFCS
ADDITIONAL
FEA
TURES
APPENDICES
INDEX
A ground line (Figure 2-49) is shown on the Altimeter to display the aircraft’s height relative to the ground.
If the data becomes invalid, the message “RA FAIL” is displayed in yellow in place of the current radar height
(Figure 2-50). The Radar Altimeter test is done on the MFD but is displayed on the PFD directly above the
current heading (Figure 2-51).
Radar Altimeter
Minimums Box
Figure 2-49 Altimeter Displaying the Ground Line (RAD ALT)
Ground
Line
Figure 2-50 Radar Altimeter Invalid Data
Testing the Radar Altimeter:
1) Press the SYSTEM Softkey on the MFD.
2) Press the RA TEST Softkey.
50 feet shall be displayed in the RA box directly above the current heading.
Figure 2-51 Radar Altimeter Test