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Garmin G1000 Pilot’s Guide for the Piper PA-32 Saratoga
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APPENDIX B
Since these databases are not stored internally in the displays, a Supplemental Data Card containing identical
database versions must be kept in each display unit.
The basemap database contains data for the topography and land features, such as rivers, lakes, and towns.
It is updated only periodically, with no set schedule. There is no expiration date.
The terrain database contains the terrain mapping data. These databases are updated periodically and have
no expiration date.
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.
NOTE:
The data contained in the terrain and obstacle databases comes from government agencies. Garmin
accurately processes and cross-validates the data, but cannot guarantee the accuracy and completeness of
the data.
The AOPA or AC-U-KWIK Airport Directory provides detailed information about airports and heliports,
along with the names and phone numbers of thousands of FBOs. The AOPA Airport Directory covers U.S.
airports, while the AC-U-KWIK Airport Directory coverage area may be worldwide or regional, depending on
the database purchased. Both AOPA and AC-U-KWIK Airport Directory databases are updated every 56 days.
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 FliteCharts database contains procedure charts for the United States, Canada, and Europe. 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 should be copied to the Garmin supplied Supplemental Data Card which will reside
in the bottom card slot on the MFD. Contact Jeppesen (www.jeppesen.com) for subscription and update
information.
AUTOMATIC DATABASE SYNCHRONIZATION FEATURE
The automatic database synchronization feature automatically transfers the database from a single
SD database card to the SD cards on the PFD and the MFD to ensure that all databases are synchronized
throughout the system. After power-on, the system compares all copies of each applicable database. If similar
databases do not match, the most recent valid database is automatically copied to each card in the system that
does not already contain that database.
The following databases are checked and synchronized: Basemap, Safetaxi, Obstacle, Airport Directory and
(AOPA or AC-U-KWIK). This feature applies only to databases that are stored on the SD card that resides
in the bottom slot of each display. This feature does not apply to the navigation database which is stored
internally in each display, to the Terrain database, or to the charts databases (FliteCharts and ChartView)
which are only required to be present on the MFD. The typical procedure would be to download new
databases to the MFD card, then synchronize the data to the PFD.
The synchronization progress may be monitored on the AUX-System Status Page in the Sync Status section
of the Database Window. This section shows the synchronization status of each applicable database, including
the percent complete, time remaining, and to which displays the databases are being copied. When the
synchronization is complete, the status is listed as ‘Complete’, followed by the displays to which the databases
were copied. This sub-section is only present when a sync is occurring or has occurred on the current power-
on.
