Cockpit Reference Guide

Garmin G1000 Cockpit Reference Guide for the Beechcraft 300/B300 Series
190-01344-00 Rev. B 53
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TERRAIN AWARENESS & WARNING SYSTEM
TAWS-A (Optional)
WARNING: The TAWS display shows supplemental information only. It should
not be used for navigation.
NOTE: Terrain data is not displayed when the aircraft is outside the installed
terrain database coverage area.
NOTE: TAWS-A operation is only available when the system is configured for
a TAWS-A installation.
Manual System Test
1) While the TAWS-A Page is displayed, press the MENU Key.
2) Turn the small FMS Knob to select ‘Test TAWS System’.
3) Press the ENT Key. During the test ‘TAWS TEST’ is displayed in the center
of the TAWS-A Page.
When all is in working order, “TAWS System Test, OK” is heard.
Displaying the TAWS-A Page
1) Turn the large FMS Knob to select the Map Page Group.
2) Turn the small FMS Knob to select the TAWS-A Page.
3) If desired, select the VIEW Softkey to access the ARC and 360 softkeys.
When the ARC Softkey is selected, a radar-like 120° view is displayed.
Select the 360 Softkey to return to the 360° default display.
4) Rotate the Joystick clockwise to increase the display range or rotate
counter-clockwise to decrease the display range.
Color Terrain/Obstacle Location
Red
Terrain/Obstacle above or within 100’
below current aircraft altitude.
Yellow
Terrain/Obstacle between 100’ and
1000’ below current aircraft altitude.
Black
Terrain/Obstacle is more than 1000’
below aircraft altitude.