User Guide

Garmin G1000 Pilot’s Guide for the Diamond DA42
190-00649-00 Rev. A3-4
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3.3 SYSTEM DISPLAY
The System Display is accessed by pressing the SYSTEM Softkey. The instruments presented here, in addition to
the engine load indicator and tachometer, are separated into three categories: Electrical (voltmeter and ammeter),
Engine (gearbox and coolant temperature), and Oil (temperature and pressure). A horizontal bar indicator for
deice fluid is located at the bottom of the display as an option.
1
Engine Load Indicator
(LOAD %)
Shows current engine loads as percentages on a vertical bar gauge with
digital readouts below
2
Tachometer
(RPM)
Shows propeller speeds in revolutions per minute (rpm) on a vertical
slider gauge with digital readouts below (digits flash red to indicate an
overspeed warning); indications follow propeller speed information
provided by the FADEC
3
Voltmeter
(VOLTS)
Shows the primary bus voltage for each side with accompanying digital
readouts
4
Ammeter
(AMPS)
Shows each alternator load in amperes with accompanying digital
readouts
5
Gearbox Temperature Indicator
(GEARBOX °C)
Shows the temperature of each gearbox in degrees Celsius
6
Coolant Temperature Indicator
(COOLANT °C)
Shows digital readouts of the coolant temperatures of each side in
degrees Celsius
7
Oil Temperature Indicator
(OIL °C)
Oil temperature is shown in degrees Celsius
8
Oil Pressure Indicator
(OIL BAR)
Oil pressure is shown in bars
9
Deice Fluid Indicator
(DEICE FLUID)
optional indicator
Optional indicator shows the quantity of deice fluid; tick marks are
located at quarter intervals