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XM LTNG
Displays XM lightning information on Navigation Map (optional feature)
BACK
Returns to top-level softkeys
DCLTR (3)
Selects desired amount of map detail; cycles through declutter levels:
DCLTR (No Declutter): All map features visible
DCLTR-1: Declutters land data
DCLTR-2: Declutters land and SUA data
DCLTR-3: Removes everything except the active flight plan
SHW CHRT
When available, displays optional airport and terminal procedure charts
CHKLIST
When available, displays optional checklists
Figure 1-21 MFD Softkeys
MAP
DCLTR
TRAFFIC
TOPO
BACK
TERRAIN
DCLTR-2
DCLTR-3
DCLTR-1
Select the BACK Softkey on this level to
return to the top softkey level.
NEXRAD
XM LTNG
(optional)
(optional)
CAS
SHW CHRT
CHKLIST
(optional)
(optional)
AIRWAYS
AIRWY LO
AIRWAY HI
AIRWY ON
CAS ↓
CAS ↑
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RA TEST
GPS RECEIVER OPERATION
Each GIA 63W Integrated Avionics Unit (IAU) contains a GPS receiver. Information collected by the specified
receiver (GPS1 for the #1 IAU or GPS2 for the #2 IAU) may be viewed on the AUX - GPS Status Page.
GPS1 provides information to the pilot-side PFD and GPS2 provides data to the copilot-side PFD. Internal
system checking is performed to ensure both GPS receivers are providing accurate data to the PFDs. In some
circumstances, both GPS receivers may be providing accurate data, but one receiver may be providing a better
GPS solution than the other receiver. In this case the GPS receiver producing the better solution is automatically
coupled to both PFDs. “BOTH ON GPS 1” or “BOTH ON GPS 2” are then displayed in the Reversionary Sensor
Window (see Appendix A) indicating which GPS receiver is being used. Both GPS receivers are still functioning
properly, but one receiver is performing better than the other at that particular time.
These GPS sensor annunciations are most often seen after system power-up when one GPS receiver has
acquired satellites before the other, or one of the GPS receivers has not yet acquired a WAAS signal. While
the aircraft is on the ground, the WAAS signal may be blocked by obstructions causing one GPS receiver to
have difficulty acquiring a good signal. Also, while airborne, turning the aircraft may result in one of the GPS
receivers temporarily losing the WAAS signal.