Miscellaneous G1000 Databases - Garmin G1000 Maintenance Manual

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10.13 MISCELLANEOUS G1000 DATABASES

The following G1000 databases are stored on supplemental data cards provided by Garmin.
Terrain, Airport Terrain, and Obstacle
G1000 topography, terrain, airport terrain, and obstacle data is stored on a supplemental data card
provided by Garmin. The obstacle database update cycle is every 56 days. The terrain and airport terrain
database is updated less often, and on an irregular basis. Since these databases are not stored internally in
the MFD or PFD, supplemental data cards containing identical database versions must be kept in both
displays to retain terrain and obstacle data. A supplemental data card should be inserted into the bottom
card slot of the PFD and MFD.
Expanded Basemap
The expanded basemap database contains data for the topography and land features, such as rivers, lakes,
and towns. It is updates only periodically, with no set schedule. There is no expiration date. This
database is not stored internally in the MFD or PFD. Supplemental data cards containing identical
database versions must be kept in both displays. A supplemental data card should be inserted into the
bottom card slot of the PFD and MFD.
Obstacle
The obstacle database contains data for obstacles, such as towers, that pose a potential hazard to aircraft.
Obstacles 200 feet and higher are included in the obstacle database. It is very important to note that not
all obstacles are necessarily charted and therefore may not be contained in the obstacle database. This
database is updated on a 56-day cycle. This database is not stored internally in the MFD or PFD.
Supplemental data cards containing identical database versions must be kept in both displays. A
supplemental data card should be inserted into the bottom card slot of the PFD and MFD.
SafeTaxi®
The SafeTaxi® database contains detailed airport diagrams for selected airports. These diagrams aid in
following ground control instructions by accurately displaying the aircraft position on the map in relation
to taxiways, ramps, runways, terminals, and services. This database is updated on a 56-day cycle. The
SafeTaxi® database should be copied to the Garmin supplied supplemental data card which will reside in
the bottom card slot of the MFD.
FliteCharts®
The FliteCharts® database contains terminal procedure charts for the United States only. This database is
updated on a 28-day cycle. If not updated within 180 days of the expiration date, FliteCharts® will no
longer be active. The FliteCharts® database should be copied to the Garmin supplied supplemental data
card which will reside in the bottom card slot of the MFD.
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