User Guide

190-00571-00 Rev. AGarmin G1000 System Overview for the Beechcraft A36/G36

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SYSTEM OVERVIEW

Common AFCS Controls

The following controls appear on both the PFD and

MFD and perform speciﬁc functions for the AFCS:

• (1) Dual ALT Knob – Sets Selected Altitude,

displayed in the Selected Altitude box. Selected

altitude provides an altitude setting for the

Altitude Capture/Hold mode, in addition to the

standard G1000 altitude alerter function.

• (5) Heading Knob – Sets Selected Heading on

the HSI. Selected Heading provides the heading

reference to the Flight Director while operating in

Heading Select mode.

• (7) CRS/BARO Knob – Sets Selected Course

on the HSI. Selected Course provides course

reference to the Flight Director when operating in

Navigation and Approach modes.

2.4 SECURE DIGITAL CARDS

The GDU 1040 data card slots use Secure Digital (SD)

cards. SD cards are used for aviation database updates

and terrain database storage.

To install an SD card:

1. Insert the SD card in the SD card slot located

on the right side of the display bezel (the front

of the card should be ﬂush with the face of the

display bezel).

To remove an SD card:

1. Gently press on the SD card to release the

spring latch and eject the card.

NOTE: Refer to the Pilot’s Guide Appendices for

instructions on updating the aviation database.