User Guide

Garmin G1000 Pilot’s Guide for the Diamond DA40 190-00592-00 Rev. A6-10
ENGINE INDICATION SYSTEM
SYSTEM PAGE
The System Page is accessible by pressing the SYSTEM
softkey. The indications for this page are separated into
three categories: Electrical, Engine and Oil. Beneath the
tachometer are horizontal bar indicators for the voltmeter,
ammeter and gearbox temperature, followed by a digital
readout for coolant temperature, oil temperature and oil
pressure.
• Electrical – Voltmeter & Ammeter
• Engine – Gearbox & Coolant Temperature
• Oil – Temperature & Pressure
Voltmeter
The Voltmeter displays the primary bus voltage for
each side.
• Green – Normal
• Yellow – Caution (Low and High)
• Red – Warning (Minimum and Maximum)
Ammeter
The Ammeter displays each alternator load in amperes.
The ammeter ranges from 0 to 120.
• Green – Normal
• Yellow – Caution
• Red – Warning
Gearbox Temperature Indicator
The Gearbox Temperature indicator displays the tem-
perature of each gearbox in degrees Celsius.
• Green – Normal
• Yellow – Caution
• Red – Warning
NOTE: Pilots should refer to the Aircraft Flight
Manual Supplement (AFMS) for limitations.
Figure 6-7 System Page (DA40D)
Engine Load
Indicator
Tachometer
Gearbox
Temperature
Indicator
Coolant
Temperature
Indicator
Oil Pressure
Indicator
Ammeter
Oil Temperature
Indicator
Voltmeter