AVweb learned over the weekend that the navigation database in some Bendix/King KLN94 GPS units might be incomplete. A flight instructor from California told us that his home airport, Palo Alto (PAO), did not appear on several KLN94 units installed in various aircraft on the field. The instructor said he called Bendix/King customer support and was told that there was an error in formatting the data for the cycle that expires on Feb. 13. The problem is supposed to correct itself on Wednesday, when the next data cycle takes effect. But pilots flying with these units early this week should check their database prior to launch to ensure that their destination and any alternates are available. Bendix/King customer support for the KLN94 was unavailable to confirm the report on Sunday.
KLN94 Users: Check Your Database
Key Takeaways:
- Some Bendix/King KLN94 GPS units have an incomplete navigation database.
- Palo Alto Airport (PAO) was missing from the database on some affected units.
- The issue stems from a data formatting error expiring February 13th.
- Pilots using KLN94 units should verify their destination and alternates before flight.
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