Cockpit Reference Guide

Garmin G1000 Cockpit Reference Guide for the DA40NG
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Annunciations & Alerts
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ADVISORY ANNUNCIATION
Annunciation Text Alerts Window Message Audio
Alert
GLOW ON Engine glow plug active.
None
FUEL XFER Fuel transfer in progress.
ALERT MESSAGE
Alerts Window Message Audio
Alert
PFD FAN FAIL – The cooling fan for the PFD is inoperative.
None
MFD FAN FAIL – The cooling fan for the MFD is inoperative.
GIA FAN FAIL – The cooling fan for the GIAs is inoperative.
AFCS ALERTS
Condition Annunciation Description
Pitch Failure Pitch axis control failure. AP is inoperative.
Roll Failure Roll axis control failure. AP is inoperative.
MET Switch Stuck, or
Pitch Trim Axis Control
Failure
If annunciated when AP is engaged, take control
of the aircraft and disengage the autopilot. If
annunciated when AP is not engaged, move each
half of the MET switch separately to check if a
stuck switch is causing the annunciation.
System Failure AP and MET are unavailable. FD may still be
available.
Elevator Mistrim Up A condition has developed causing the pitch
servo to provide a sustained force. Be prepared
to apply nose up control wheel force upon
autopilot disconnect.
Elevator Mistrim Down A condition has developed causing the pitch
servo to provide a sustained force. Be prepared
to apply nose down control wheel force upon
autopilot disconnect.