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1.8DATABASE UPDATES

The G1000 System uses Secure Digital (SD) cards to load and store various types of data. For basic flight operations, SD cards are required for database storage as well as Jeppesen aviation and ChartView database updates.

The following procedures pertain to updating the G1000 system with SD cards obtained as outlined in Appendix B of the G1000 Cessna Nav III Pilot’s Guide.

Jeppesen Aviation Database

NOTE: After the aviation database is installed, the card may be removed after loading the update to each LRU.

Updating the Jeppesen aviation database:

1)With the G1000 System OFF, insert the SD card containing the aviation database update into the top card slot of the PFD to be updated (Label of SD card facing left).

2)Turn the G1000 System ON. A prompt similar to the following is displayed in the upper left corner of the PFD:

Figure 1-11 Database Update Prompt

3)Press the ENT Key to start the database update. A prompt similar to the following is displayed:

Figure 1-12 Database Update Confirmation

4)After the update completes, the PFD starts in normal mode.

5)Turn the G1000 System OFF and remove the SD card.

6)Repeat steps 1 through 4 for the MFD. The MFD and PFD databases are now updated. Remove the SD card when finished.

7)Verify that the correct update cycle is loaded during startup of the MFD.

Garmin Databases

Since these databases are not stored internally in the MFD or PFD, a Supplemental Data Card containing identical database versions must be kept in each display unit.

NOTE: The data contained in the terrain and obstacle databases comes from government agencies. Garmin accurately processes and cross-validates the data, but cannot guarantee the accuracy and completeness of the data.

1)Insert one SD card in the bottom card slot of the MFD and one in the bottom card slot of the PFD. The SD card containing the ChartView or FliteCharts database must be inserted into the bottom slot on the MFD.

2)Apply power to the G1000 System. View the MFD power-up splash screen. Check that the databases are initialized and displayed on the scrolling window of the splash screen. When updating the terrain and FliteCharts databases, an ‘in progress’ message may be seen. If this message is present, wait for the system to finish loading before verifying the correct databases are initialized, then proceed to step 3.

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Figure 1-13 Power-Up Splash Screen Window

3)Acknowledge the Power-up Page agreement by pressing the ENT Key or the right most softkey.

4)Turn the large FMS Knob to select theAUX Page group on the MFD.

5)Turn the small FMS Knob to select the System Status Page.

6)Press the DBASE Softkey to place the cursor in the ‘DATABASE’ box.

7)Turn either FMS Knob to scroll through the database list and check that all databases are current and there are no errors.

8)Power down the G1000.