Garmin GNS 530 - Manual (Page 215)

GNS 530(A) Pilot’s Guide and Reference 190-00181-00 Rev. H 13-11
SECTION 13
TAWS
13.4 DATABASE INFORMATION FOR TAWS
General Database Information
Garmin TAWS uses terrain and obstacle information
supplied by government sources. The data undergoes
verification by Garmin to confirm accuracy of the content,
per TSO-C151b. However, the displayed information
should never be understood as being all-inclusive.
Pilots must familiarize themselves with the
appropriate sectional charts for safe flight.
NOTE: The data contained in the terrain and
obstacle databases comes from government
agencies. Garmin accurately processes and
cross-validates the data, but cannot guarantee
the accuracy and completeness of the data.
The terrain/obstacle databases are contained on a
datacard which is inserted in the right-most slot of the
GNS 530 units (Appendix A).
NOTE: Obstacles 200’ and higher are included
in the Obstacle Database. It is very important
to note that not all obstacles are necessarily
charted and therefore may not be contained in
the Obstacle Database.
Database Versions
The version and area of coverage of each terrain/obstacle
database is shown on the Terrain Database Versions Page,
located in the AUX Page Group (Figures 13-12 and 13-13,
also Section 10.3). Databases are checked for integrity
at power-up. If a database is found to be missing and/or
deficient, the TAWS system fails the self-test and displays
the TAWS system failure message (see Table 13-3).
Figure 13-12 Utility Page
Figure 13-13 Terrain Database Versions Page