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The SafeTaxi database contains detailed airport diagrams for selected airports.
These diagrams aid in following ground control instructions by accurately display-
ing the aircraft position on the map in relation to taxiways, ramps, runways, termi-
nals, and services. This database is updated on a 56-day cycle.
The FliteCharts database contains procedure charts. This database is updated on a
28-day cycle. If not updated within 180 days of the expiration date, FliteCharts will
no longer function.
The ChartView database is updated on a 14-day cycle. If the ChartView database
is not updated within 70 days of the expiration date, ChartView will no longer func-
tion. The ChartView database must be purchased directly from Jeppesen, but can be
updated at jeppesen.com or flygarmin.com.
The IFR/VFR charts database contains VFR and IFR raster charts. The VFR Charts
are digital representations of the Sectional Aeronautical Charts and Terminal Area
Charts. The IFR Charts include both IFR High (designed for navigation at or above
18,000 ft) and IFR Low (designed for navigation below 18,000 ft). IFR/VFR Charts are
updated every 28 days except for Canadian IFR/VFR Charts which are updated every
56 days.
Updated Databases Using a Supplemental Data Card
All databases are updated through a single SD card in the bottom slot of the MFD.
When the card is inserted, the databases on the card will be copied to standby and
synchronized across all powered, configured units. After update, the card is removed
and the databases are stored on the system. When in standby, databases are not im-
mediately available for use, but stored to be activated at a later time.
Database updates can be obtained by following the instructions detailed in the
'Aviation Databases' section of the Garmin website (flygarmin.com). Once the updated
files have been downloaded from the website, a PC equipped with an appropriate SD
card reader is used to unpack and program the new databases onto an existing Supple-
mental Data Card. When database files are loaded to the SD card, any previously
loaded database files of the same type residing on the SD card will be overwritten. This
includes loading a database of a different coverage area or data cycle than that current-
ly residing on the SD card. Equipment required to perform the update is as follows:
• Windows-compatible PC computer
• SD Card Reader: SanDisk SDDR-93, SanDisk SDDR-99, Verbatim #96504,
or equivalent
• Updated database obtained from the Garmin website
• Supplemental SD Cards
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