Bob Noel
May 29th 05, 12:03 PM
In article >,
Peter > wrote:
> I've been told that if one's GPS is an IFR approved unit (KLN94B in my
> case) and it's not placarded "VFR only" then I am required to have the
> latest database, otherwise I am not complying with the minimum
> equipment list (in ANY flight) - is this correct?
I would think that if a database update was required and the unit displayed
an appropriate message wrt the database validity, then that would satisfy
any placard requirement.
Does your aircraft have an MEL?
>
> If so, what would this mean for the validity of insurance?
You'd have to find out from your insurance company.
--
Bob Noel
no one likes an educated mule
Peter > wrote:
> I've been told that if one's GPS is an IFR approved unit (KLN94B in my
> case) and it's not placarded "VFR only" then I am required to have the
> latest database, otherwise I am not complying with the minimum
> equipment list (in ANY flight) - is this correct?
I would think that if a database update was required and the unit displayed
an appropriate message wrt the database validity, then that would satisfy
any placard requirement.
Does your aircraft have an MEL?
>
> If so, what would this mean for the validity of insurance?
You'd have to find out from your insurance company.
--
Bob Noel
no one likes an educated mule