190-02692-00 Rev. A
Garmin G1000 Pilot’s Guide for the Piper PA-32 Saratoga
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SYSTEM OVERVIEW
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STEM
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VER
VIEW
FLIGHT
INSTRUMENTS
EIS
AUDIO P
ANEL
& CNS
FLIGHT
MANA
GEMENT
HAZARD
AV
OID
ANCE
AFCS
ADDITIONAL
FEA
TURES
APPENDICES
INDEX
SECTION 1 SYSTEM OVERVIEW
1.1 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
This section provides an overview of the G1000 Integrated Avionics System as installed in the Piper PA-32
Saratoga. This includes the PA-32R-301 (Saratoga II HP), the PA-32R-301T (Saratoga II TC), the PA-32-301FT
(Piper 6X), and the PA-32-301XTC (Piper 6XT). The G1000 system is an integrated flight control system that
presents flight instrumentation, position, navigation, communication, and identification information to the pilot
through large-format displays. The system consists of the following Line Replaceable Units (LRUs):
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GDU 1040
(2) Primary Flight Display (PFD) and
Multi Function Display (MFD)
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GTX 345R
(1) Extended Squitter Mode A/C, S
Transponder
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GIA 63W
(2) Integrated Avionics Unit (IAU)
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GEA 71
(1) Engine/Airframe Unit
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GDC 74A
(1) Air Data Computer (ADC)
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GMU 44
(1) Magnetometer
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GRS 77
(1) Attitude and Heading Reference
System (AHRS)
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GMA 1347
(1) Audio Panel with Integrated
Marker Beacon Receiver
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GDL 69A SXM
(1) Satellite Data Link Receiver
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GA 55
(1) XM Antenna
A top-level system block diagram is shown in Figure 1-1 (it does not include the GA 55). The system is capable
of interfacing with the following optional equipment:
• L-3 SKYWATCH® Traffic Advisory System
• Honeywell® KN 63 DME Transceiver
• S-TEC System Fifty Five X® Autopilot
• Honeywell® KR 87 ADF Receiver
• L-3 STORMSCOPE® WX-500 Series II Weather
Mapping Sensor