(2012) Service Advisory 1226 Rev A: SafeTaxi® Requires AFM/AFMS Limitation

AFFECTED PRODUCTS

Installations of G500, G500H, G600, G900X, G950, G1000, G1000H, Cirrus Perspective™, Embraer Prodigy® Systems and GTN 625/GTN 635/GTN 650/GTN 725/GTN 750 and GMX 200 units that do not already include the limitation required below (or its equivalent), are affected by this advisory.

DESCRIPTION

This advisory provides notice of an operating limitation associated with the use of SafeTaxi®.

There is no installation or enablement needed. The SafeTaxi® database can be purchased and downloaded from www.flyGarmin.com. The affected products/systems (listed above) are enabled to use the SafeTaxi® database to provide situational awareness while on the ground. However, to use SafeTaxi®, the limitation contained in this advisory should be included in the applicable Aircraft (includes rotorcraft) Flight Manuals (AFM) or Aircraft Flight Manual Supplements (AFMS) at the next revision to the AFM or AFMS.

Until the AFM or AFMS is revised to include this limitation, this Garmin Service Advisory serves to communicate about the limitation. The following limitation or equivalent should be included in the applicable AFM/AFMS at next revision:

Do not use SafeTaxi® or Chartview functions as the basis for ground maneuvering. SafeTaxi® and Chartview functions have not been qualified to be used as an Airport Moving Map Display (AMMD). SafeTaxi® and Chartview are intended to improve pilot situational awareness during ground operations and should only be used by the flight crew to orient themselves on the airport surface.