Ahrs Operational Area; Magnetic Variation Operational Area - Garmin G500 Manual

The terrain databases are updated periodically and have no expiration date.
Coverage of the terrain database is between North 75° latitude and South 60°
latitude in all longitudes. Coverage of the airport terrain database is worldwide.
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.
Coverage of the obstacle database includes the United States and Europe. This
database is updated on a 56-day cycle.
The Garmin SafeTaxi database contains airport diagrams for selected airports.
This database is updated on a 56-day cycle.
The Garmin FliteCharts database contains procedure charts for the coverage area
purchased. 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 Jeppesen ChartView electronic charts database contains procedure charts
for the coverage area purchased. An own-ship position icon will be displayed on
these charts. This database is updated on a 14-day cycle. If not updated within
70 days of the expiration date, ChartView will no longer function.
The airport directory database contains information on landing facilities, such as
operating hours, services available, and transportation/lodging resources.
Airport directory information may be available from multiple sources and
coverage areas. This database is updated on a 56-day cycle.
2.5

AHRS Operational Area

The AHRS used in the G500 is limited in its operational area: IFR Operations
are prohibited north of 72N and south of 70S latitudes. In addition, IFR
operations are prohibited in the following four regions:
1) North of 65° North latitude between longitude 75° W and 120° W
2) North of 70° North latitude between longitude 70° W and 128° W
3) North of 70° North latitude between longitude 85° E and 114° E
4) South of 55° South latitude between longitude 120° E and 165° E
Loss of the G500 heading and attitude may occur near the poles, but this will not
affect the GPS track or standby attitude indicator.
2.6

Magnetic Variation Operational Area

IFR operations are prohibited in areas where the magnetic variation is greater
than 99.9 degrees East or West.
AFMS, GARMIN G500 PFD/MFD SYSTEM
FAA APPROVED
190-01102-01 Rev. 9
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