Caution, Introduction – Garmin GPS 155XL TSO User Manual

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CAUTION

The Global Positioning System is operated by the United States government,

which is solely responsible for its accuracy and maintenance. The system is subject to
changes which could affect the accuracy and performance of all GPS equipment.
Although the GARMIN GPS 155XL is a precision electronic NAVigation AID
(NAVAID), any NAVAID can be misused or misinterpreted and therefore become
unsafe.

Use the GPS 155XL at your own risk. To reduce the risk of unsafe operation,

carefully review and understand all aspects of this Owner’s Manual and the Flight
Manual Supplement, and thoroughly practice using the simulator mode prior to actu-
al use. When in actual use, carefully compare indications from the GPS 155XL to all
available navigation sources, including the information from other NAVAIDS, visual
sightings, charts, etc. For safety, always resolve any discrepancies before continuing
navigation.

The altitude calculated by the GPS 155XL is geometric height above mean sea

level and could vary significantly from altitude displayed by pressure altimeters in air-
craft. Never use GPS altitude for vertical navigation.

The Jeppesen database incorporated in the GPS 155XL must be updated regularly

in order to ensure that its information is current. Updates are released every 28 days.
A database information packet is included in your GPS 155XL package.

Pilots using an out-of-date database do so entirely at their own risk.

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NOTE: This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC
limits for Class B digital devices. This equipment gener-
ates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if
not installed and used in accordance with the instruc-
tions, may cause harmful interference to radio communi-
cations. Furthermore, there is no guarantee that interfer-
ence will not occur in a particular installation.

If this equipment does cause harmful interference, the

user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by relo-
cating the equipment or connecting the equipment to a dif-
ferent circuit than the affected equipment. Consult an
authorized dealer or other qualified avionics technician for
additional help if these remedies do not correct the problem.

Operation of this device is subject to the following

conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful inter-
ference, and (2) this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may cause undesired
operation.

The GARMIN GPS 155XL does not contain any user-

serviceable parts. Repairs should only be made by an
authorized GARMIN service center. Unauthorized repairs
or modifications could void your warranty and authority
to operate this device under Part 15 regulations.

INTRODUCTION

Cautions

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