GPS Databases out of date

[John Collins]

Still amazed at the arguments vs just updating the damn database. Really makes me wonder what other corners people cut on a regular basis.

Sometimes the reason for an out of date database is that it expires while on a trip or you are just delivering a recently purchased airplane or other temporary situation. It isn't always because the owner is too cheap to update the database.

 

[poadeleted20]

No there would be no entry, unless there was an approved MEL program where I wrote up the GPS and maintenance deferred it for whatever reason.

My point is the DPE could never prove that the GPS was made inop by the owner, and as long as it ir removed and logged by an AP the DPE has no recourse...end of story.

Sure -- with the proper logging signed by the proper person. IOW, there would be a log entry signed by an authorized mechanic/repair person for the DPE to examine before the flight starts.

 

[poadeleted20]

If I understand it correctly, you cannot do a GPS approach legally without a IFR certified GPS unit.

Not just IFR certified -- IFR certified for approach as well as enroute/terminal.

As I have seen many times on this forum and elsewhere lots of things can be done but that does not always make it legal.

No argument there, but you're not going to do well if you try that on an IR practical test.

 

[poadeleted20]

Sometimes the reason for an out of date database is that it expires while on a trip or you are just delivering a recently purchased airplane or other temporary situation. It isn't always because the owner is too cheap to update the database.

Agreed, but if you've scheduled an IR practical test, those shouldn't be the situation.