AI.II.G.K4FAA-S-ACS-25 · Nov 2023Knowledge
Currency of publications.
Currency of publications.
Bottom line
The navigation database should be current for the duration of the flight. If an amended chart is published for the procedure, or the procedure amendment date shown on the chart is on or after the expiration date of the database, the operator must not use the database to conduct the operation.
Key numbers
| Number | What it means |
|---|---|
| current for the duration of the flight | Database |
| several times during the course of the flight | Plan review |
FAA references
- AIM 1-2-3 (Use of Suitable Area Navigation (RNAV) Systems on Conventional Procedures and Routes) — AIM Basic 2/20/25 w/ Change 1 (8/7/25) & Change 2 (1/22/26)
- PHAK ch. 2 (p. 2-14) — FAA-H-8083-25C (2023)
- AIH ch. 5 (p. 5-28) — FAA-H-8083-9B
- AIH ch. 8 (p. 8-7) — FAA-H-8083-9B
- AIM 5-1-11 (Flights Outside U.S. Territorial Airspace) — AIM Basic 2/20/25 w/ Change 1 (8/7/25) & Change 2 (1/22/26)
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