IR.II.C.R2FAA-S-ACS-8C · Nov 2023Risk management
Operating with outdated navigation publications or databases.
Operating with outdated navigation publications or databases.
Bottom line
As with paper flight publications, the electronic database needs to be current to provide accurate information regarding NAVAIDS, waypoints, and terminal procedures. Databases are updated every 28 days and are available from various commercial vendors.
FAA references
- IFH ch. 1 (p. 1-11) — FAA-H-8083-15B
- IFH ch. 9 (p. 9-26) — FAA-H-8083-15B
- IFH ch. 10 (p. 10-2) — FAA-H-8083-15B
- 14 CFR 91.205 (Powered civil aircraft with standard U.S. airworthiness certificates: Instrument and equipment requirements.) — eCFR current as of 2026-03-05
- RMH ch. 7 (p. 7-3) — FAA-H-8083-2A
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