190-00962-04 Rev. A
Garmin G1000 Pilot’s Guide for the Diamond DA42NG
SYSTEM
OVERVIEW
FLIGHT
INSTRUMENTS
EIS
AUDIO PANEL
& CNS
FLIGHT
MANAGEMENT
HAZARD
AVOIDANCE
AFCS
ADDITIONAL
FEATURES
APPENDICES INDEX
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APPENDIX B
DATABASE MANAGEMENT
CAUTION: Never disconnect power to the system when loading a database. Power interuption during the
database loading process could result in maintenance being required to reboot the system.
The 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 navigation updates. Not all SD cards are compatible with
the G1000.
NOTE: Loading a database in the system prior to its effective date will result in the expiration date on the
power-up screen and the effective date on the AUX-System Status Page being displayed in amber.
NOTE: Garmin requests the flight crew report any observed discrepancies related to database information.
These discrepancies could come in the form of an incorrect procedure; incorrectly identified terrain, obstacles
and fixes; or any other displayed item used for navigation or communication in the air or on the ground. Go
to FlyGarmin.com and select “Aviation Data Error Report.
NAVIGATION DATABASES
The navigation database is updated on a 28-day cycle. There are two possible methods for updating the
navigation database. If the 28-day cycle of your navigation database has already ended, you must update the
active navigation database. However, if the expiration date of the navigation database hasn’t already been
reached, you may load a standby navigation database. The system will then automatically update the active
database at the first aircraft power-on when the new navigation becomes effective.
The navigation database must be installed from the Jeppesen or user supplied SD data card. Go to www.
flygarmin.com or www.jeppesen.com for subscription and update information.
NOTE: To do this procedure, use a blank SD card to copy the navigation database. Garmin SD Cards (bottom
SD card slots) must NOT be used. The use of SanDisk SD Card is recommended to update the navigation
database file. Before utilization, it is recommended to format the SD Card with the FAT32 file system so that
displays will read it.
NOTE: After the navigation database is installed, the card may be removed.
Updating the active navigation database (not using the Dual Navigation Database or Automatic
Database Synchronization Features):
1) Go to www.flygarmin.com or www.jeppesen.com. Download the applicable software and install the navigation
database on a blank SD card.
2) With the system OFF, insert the SD card containing the new navigation database version into the top card slot of the
display (label of SD card facing left).
3) Turn the system ON. A prompt similar to the following is displayed in the upper left corner of the display:
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