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What will happen to my IFR approach certified GPS if the database is not current ?

April 26, 2017approach certified database GPS IFR

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What will happen to my IFR approach certified GPS if the database is not current ?

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The GPS receiver will not lock out approaches even if the database is expired. Therefore, it is the responsibility of the pilot to know that the database is current. If the database is not current, it may contain old numbered fixes instead of the five-letter identifer final approach fixes now used. Therefore, it may not match what is on the approach plate.