I am told that the FAA is now enforcing rules if a GPS has an expired database and/or if the database update is not logged in as a maintenance item.
Does this refer to IFR use only?
I know that it is not a requirement to have an updated database for VFR flight, but are you required to label a GPS with an expired database as inoperative or something like "gps is for vfr use only"?
A friend of mine who is part 135 is certain that a gps with an expired database must have a placard for ifr or vfr use. He believes the rule applies to any pilot with a GPS, whether general aviation, part 135, etc
I read that if any GPS is updated the update is logged as a maintenance item but the tagging as inoperable only applies to ifr use.
Does this refer to IFR use only?
I know that it is not a requirement to have an updated database for VFR flight, but are you required to label a GPS with an expired database as inoperative or something like "gps is for vfr use only"?
A friend of mine who is part 135 is certain that a gps with an expired database must have a placard for ifr or vfr use. He believes the rule applies to any pilot with a GPS, whether general aviation, part 135, etc
I read that if any GPS is updated the update is logged as a maintenance item but the tagging as inoperable only applies to ifr use.
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