Garmin G1000 Pilot’s Guide for the Socata TBM 850/900
190-00709-05 Rev. D
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FLIGHT MANAGEMENT
The basic operating weight is calculated by adding the basic empty weight and the pilot and stores weight.
Entering the number of passengers:
1)
Press the
FMS
Knob to activate the cursor and highlight the ‘PASSENGERS #’ field.
2)
Turn the small
FMS
Knob to enter the number of passengers.
3)
Press the
ENT
Key to confirm the entry.
4)
Press the
FMS
Knob to remove the flashing cursor.
Entering the average passenger weight:
1)
Press the
FMS
Knob to activate the cursor and highlight the passenger weight field.
2)
Turn the small
FMS
Knob to enter the average passenger weight.
3)
Press the
ENT
Key to confirm the entry.
4)
Press the
FMS
Knob to remove the flashing cursor.
The total weight of passengers is calculated by multiplying the number of passengers by the average passenger
weight.
Entering the cargo weight:
1)
Press the
FMS
Knob to activate the cursor and highlight the ‘CARGO’ field.
2)
Turn the small
FMS
Knob to enter the cargo weight.
3)
Press the
ENT
Key to confirm the entry.
4)
Press the
FMS
Knob to remove the flashing cursor.
The ‘ZERO FUEL WEIGHT’ is calculated by adding the basic empty, pilot and stores, passenger, and cargo
weights.
Entering a fuel on board weight:
1)
Press the
FMS
Knob to activate the cursor and highlight the ‘FUEL ON BOARD’ field.
2)
Turn the small
FMS
Knob to enter the fuel on board.
3)
Press the
ENT
Key to confirm the entry.
4)
Press the
FMS
Knob to remove the flashing cursor.
Entering fuel reserve:
1)
Press the
FMS
Knob to activate the cursor and highlight the ‘FUEL RESERVES’ field.
2)
Turn the small
FMS
Knob to enter the fuel reserves amount.
3)
Press the
ENT
Key to confirm the entry.
4)
Press the
FMS
Knob to remove the flashing cursor