Garmin G1000 Guide

Garmin G1000 Pilot’s Guide for the Socata TBM 850/900
190-00709-05 Rev. D2
SYSTEM OVERVIEW
1.2 LINE REPLACEABLE UNITS (LRU)
• GDU 1040A – Each unit is configured as a PFD that features a 10.4-inch LCD with 1024 x 768 resolution.
The unit installed on the left/pilot side is designated as PFD1, and the one installed on the right/copilot side
is designated as PFD2. These units communicate with each other, the MFD, and with the on-side GIA 63W
Integrated Avionics Unit through a High-Speed Data Bus (HSDB) connection.
• GDU 1500 – Features a 15-inch LCD with 1024 x 768 resolution and is configured as an MFD. This unit is
linked to both PFDs via HSDB connection.
• GIA 63W – Functions as the main communication hub, linking all LRUs with the on-side PFD. Each GIA 63W
contains a GPS SBAS receiver, VHF COM/NAV/GS receivers, a flight director (FD) and system integration
microprocessors. Each GIA 63W is paired with the on-side PFD via HSDB connection. The GIA 63Ws are not
paired together and do not communicate with each other directly.

Garmin G1000 Specifications

General

Display Type	LCD
Primary Flight Display (PFD)	Yes
Multi-Function Display (MFD)	Yes
Terrain Awareness	Yes
Autopilot Integration	Yes
Integrated Flight Deck System	Yes
Weather Radar	Optional
Traffic Advisory System (TAS)	Optional
Terrain Awareness and Warning System (TAWS)	Yes
Resolution	1024 x 768 pixels
Weather Data	Yes
Navigation	Yes
AHRS	Yes
Air Data Computer (ADC)	Yes
Interfaces	ARINC 429, RS-232
Certification	TSO certified
Traffic Information	Optional (requires ADS-B or TCAS)