Garmin G1000 Nav III Error PTRM: Pitch Trim Axis Failure

G1000 Nav III · taken from the manufacturer’s manual, pages cited

Error codePTRM

Pitch Trim Axis Failure indicates a malfunction in the pitch trim axis, typically due to power issues with the affected servo. The manual's first action is: “Check that the affected servo is receiving power.”

Model
Garmin G1000 Nav III
Display shows
Pitch Trim Axis Failure (PTRM)
Type
Error code
Source
Manual p. 36

What PTRM means

Pitch Trim Axis Failure p. 36

What to do

  1. Check that the affected servo is receiving power. p. 36
  2. Check the servo wiring and connector. p. 36
  3. Ensure PTRM switches are not stuck. p. 36
  4. If failure condition still exists, remove and replace the affected servo. p. 36

Before you service the product, read the safety instructions in the manual p. 4.

If PTRM is still not resolved

  • Contact service / dealer p. 3
    “KEEP AWAY FROM LIVE CIRCUITS. Maintenance personnel shall ob serve all safety regulations at all times.”
  • Contact service / dealer p. 127
    “Loading the wrong software into GIA63/63W units may cause an inoperable condition that is not covered by warranty .”
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