Pilot's Guide

190-00617-00 Rev. A Garmin G1000 Pilot’s Guide for the Tiger AG-5B
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SYSTEM OVERVIEW
SECTION 1 SYSTEM OVERVIEW
1.1 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
This section is designed to provide an overview of the
G1000 Integrated Cockpit System as installed in the Tiger
AG-5B aircraft.
The G1000 includes the following Line Replaceable
Units (LRUs):
• GDU 1040 Primary Flight Display (PFD)
• GDU 1040 Multi Function Display (MFD)
• GIA 63 Integrated Avionics Units (2)
• GEA 71 Engine/Airframe Unit
• GDC 74A
Air Data Computer (ADC)
• GRS 77 Attitude & Heading Reference System
(AHRS)
• GMU 44 Magnetometer
• GMA 1347 Audio System with integrated Marker
Beacon Receiver
• GTX 32 or GTX 33 Mode S Transponder
• GDL 69/69A Data Link (optional)
All LRUs have a modular design, which greatly
eases troubleshooting and maintenance of the G1000
system. A top-level G1000 block diagram is given in
Figure 1-1. Additional or optional interfaces are depicted
in Figure 1-2.
NOTE: Refer to the Appendices for detailed
specifications regarding the G1000 LRUs.
1.2 LRU DESCRIPTIONS
• GDU 1040 – The GDU 1040 has a 10.4-inch LCD
display with 1024 x 768 resolution. The left dis
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play is configured as a PFD and the right display is
configured as a MFD. Both GDU 1040s link and
display all functions of the G1000 system during
flight. The displays communicate with each other
through a High-Speed Data Bus (HSDB) Ethernet
connection. Each display is also paired with an
Ethernet connection to a GIA 63 Integrated Avionics
Unit.
• GMA 1347 – The GMA 1347 integrates NAV/COM
digital audio, intercom system and marker beacon
controls. The GMA 1347 also controls manual
display reversionary mode (red DISPLAY BACKUP
button) and is installed between the MFD and the
PFD. The GMA 1347 communicates with both
GIA 63s using an RS-232 digital interface.
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