GNS 530(A) Pilot’s Guide and Reference 190-00181-00 Rev. E
13-12
SECTION 13
TAWS
Database Updates
Terrain/obstacle databases are updated periodically
with the latest terrain and obstacle data. Visit the Garmin
website to check for newer versions of terrain/obstacle da-
tabases (compare database cycle numbers to determine if
a newer version is available). Updated terrain data cards
may be obtained by calling Garmin at one of the numbers
listed in the front of this document.
Updating terrain/obstacle databases:
1) Acquire a new terrain data card from
Garmin.
2) Turn off the power to the GNS 530.
3) Remove the old terrain data card from and
insert the new card into the right-most slot of
the 500 Series unit.
4) Turn on the GNS 530 and verify that the TAWS
system passes self-test.
Terrain/Obstacle Database Areas of Coverage
Table 13-5 lists the area of coverage available in each
database. Regional definitions may change without
notice.
Database Coverage Area
Worldwide (WW) Latitudes: N75 to S60
Longitudes: W180 to E180
United States (US)
Limited to the United States plus
some areas of Canada, Mexico,
Caribbean, and the Pacific.
US/Europe
Alaska, Austria, Belgium, Canada*,
Caribbean*, Czech Republic,
Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France,
Germany, Greece, Hawaii, Iceland,
Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania,
Mexico*, Netherlands, Norway,
Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Spain,
Sweden, Switzerland, United
Kingdom, United States
* Indicates partial coverage
Table 13-5 Database Coverage Areas