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Overview

Universal Avionics offers a variety of databases essential for aircraft navigation and operational needs, including terrain, obstacle, navigation reference, and airport mapping databases.

Importance of Databases
These databases are critical for ensuring safe and efficient flight operations. They provide pilots with the necessary information to navigate accurately, avoid obstacles, and comply with air traffic regulations. Regular updates are essential to maintain the accuracy and reliability of the data used in flight operations.
For more detailed information, you can visit the Universal Avionics InSight Databases Support page.

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Database Types and Quick Links

Click through the tabs below to read about each Database Subscription Type

Navigation Databases

Navigation Database subscription service is offered to provide current, accurate navigation information for your Flight Management System (FMS). Subscriptions are available in worldwide and regional coverage areas to meet the requirements of your flight operations. A special helicopter database is also available for rotorcraft operators.

Navigation Database subscription service for all FMS Software Control Number (SCN) operators is available directly from Universal Avionics. Updates for your subscription areas are distributed on a 28-day cycle and are available to either be shipped directly to your location, or conveniently downloaded from UniNet 14-days prior to the effective date. Each update completely refreshes the entire database, including those waypoints used within your stored routes and pilot-defined procedures.

Navigation Database Subscriptions & Ordering

Navigation database subscription service is available in worldwide and regional coverage areas to meet the requirements of your flight operations. It provides current, accurate navigation information for your FMS. Database contents include elements such as SIDs, STARs, airways and more.

The annual subscription service includes 13 updates released on a 28-day cycle. Each update refreshes the entire database, including waypoints used within your stored routes and pilot-defined procedures. The navigation information is only valid for the 28 day period for which it was produced. New updates are released prior to the effective date of each cycle update.

The download service is provided for free via UniNet, which offers superior reliability and integrity for every download. USB Memory Stick shipment is available for certain FMS Software Control Numbers (SCN), for an additional fee. Please contract us for more information about this option.

FMS navigation databases are produced and provided in accordance with the highest quality standards as specified in DO-200A/ED-76. Universal Avionics holds an FAA Type 2 Letter of Acceptance (LOA) for processing and producing the FMS navigation database.

 

Additional Information


How do I find my SCN?

For most UNS systems, the SCN is shown on the Initialization page that automatically appears at the end of the self-test when the unit is powered on. You can find your SCN in the bottom right-hand corner of the screen.

Navigation Database Reference Table

Navigation Database End User Agreement

 

NOTICE:

Navigation databases are compiled from official State sources  and supplied to Universal Avionics Systems Corporation by Lufthansa Systems GMBH & Co. KG (Lufthansa Systems), Jeppesen Sanderson, Inc. or NAVBLUE, Ltd. The navigation databases may also contain restricted or special procedures that require State authorization or training, and procedures not originating from a state authority, such as private airports and runways or private approach, arrival, or departure procedures. The end user has the responsibility to verify the suitability of this data for the intended operation.

While every effort is made to ensure that the stored data is accurate, it is the user’s responsibility to reference appropriate NOTAMS, as well as Jeppesen and Lufthansa Systems Change Notices and Navigation Database Alerts, NAVBLUE Bulletins, and other applicable publications in order to verify the accuracy of the data to be used.

The end user has the ultimate responsibility to ensure data requirements are met and to verify the navigation data loaded in their FMS is current and valid for the intended operation. If an error or inconsistency is discovered, the end user should notify Universal Avionics for resolution.

The information contained herein is subject to the Export Administration Regulations ("EAR"), 15 C.F.R. Parts 730-774. Diversion contrary to U.S. law is prohibited.

InSight Databases


InSight includes a range of required and optional databases to meet your aircraft needs and flight requirements. Databases include: Terrain, Obstacle, Navigation Reference, Airport Mapping supplied by Universal Avionics, and the Electronic Terminal Charts (eCharts) supplied by Jeppesen. Databases are downloaded using the Universal Avionics custom-designed Data Download Tool (DDT), a Microsoft® Windows® based PC tool. InSight databases are uploaded into the system via Secure Digital (SD) memory card through the ANK, which incorporates an SD card slot.

 

The DDT is available as a download from the UniNet Online Portal. A UniNet account is required to use the DDT.

 

Terrain Databases


The Terrain database is comprised of three sub-databases:
 
  1. Terrain Elevation: Displays 3D terrain renderings and the caution and warning color bands
  2. Terrain Coverage: Displays water and ice coverage
  3. Cultural Chart Features: Displays urban area outlines and political boundaries
The terrain database is released every 84 days. The contents are updated only as-needed, therefore download times will vary.
 

Note: The Terrain databases are shown as three individual downloads in the DDT.

Release Schedule

 

Nav Reference Databases


The NavReference database contains reference information including airports, airspace, and NAVAIDS which are shown on terrain displays and maps on the EFI-1040P. It is updated every 28 days.

Release Schedule

 

Obstacle Databases


The Obstacle database contains man–made and certain natural obstacles which are shown on terrain displays and maps on EFI-1040P. It is updated every 28 days.

 

 

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Airport Mapping Databases


The optional Airport Mapping database displays a high-resolution representation of airport surface layout and features. It is updated every 28 days.

Release Schedule

 

InSight eChart Database


The optional Jeppesen® eCharts for InSight contains electronic approach and terminal charts. It is supplied by Jeppesen and updated every 14 days.

 

Release Schedule

TAWS and Vision-1™ Databases

Universal Avionics Terrain Awareness and Warning System (TAWS) and Vision-1 Synthetic Vision System (SVS) Airport Database includes worldwide airports and runways. Airport Data is updated every 28-days and is available, on request, for download from Universal Avionics or for delivery on an annual subscription basis. Updating this database helps to improve the capabilities of your equipment and overall safety of flight.

Universal Avionics Terrain Database includes the latest terrain feature updates to increase the effectiveness of TAWS. The Terrain Database can be field-loaded in TAWS units operating Software Control Number (SCN) 10.5 or later.

Universal Avionics Vision-1 Terrain Database contains the latest terrain feature updates to increase the effectiveness of the SVS. This Terrain Database may also be field-loaded into Vision-1.

Database Support

Technical Support

Tel: 520-573-7627 or 800-595-5906
Fax: 520-295-2384
Email Customer Support

Subscription Support

Tel: 520-295-2300 or 800-321-5253
Email Database Services

Airport Databases

Universal Avionics TAWS and Vision-1® Airport Database includes more than 11,000 airports and approximately 22,000 runways worldwide. The Airport Data Listing lists the airports in the Airport Database, and a list of airports with unknown datums is provided in Airports with Unknown Datums.

For more information regarding airports with unknown datums, see Airport Databases (SL2813).

Airport Data is updated every 28 days and is available, on request, for download from UniNet, our Online Service Center, or for delivery on an annual subscription basis. Additional information and availability is described in the Announcement of the Availability of TAWS Airport Database Updates (SL2797) and Vision-1 Airport Database Updates (SL2798) documents.

Changes in the TAWS and Vision-1® Airport Database in the past calendar year and in the latest update are included in the Yearly Report and Current Cycle Report documents, respectively.

Related Documents

Airport Data Listing

Airports with Unknown Datums

Yearly Report

Current Cycle Report

Service Letter No. 2797
Announcement of the Availability of TAWS Airport Database Updates

Service Letter No. 2798
Vision-1 Airport Database Updates

Service Letter No. 2809
TAWS Airport Database Updates

Service Letter No. 2813
Airport Databases [Information Regarding Unknown Datums]

Release Schedule

Terrain Databases

Universal Avionics Terrain Database includes the latest terrain feature updates to increase the effectiveness of TAWS. The Terrain Database can be field loaded in TAWS units. See the TAWS or Vision-1® Service Bulletin for media availability and TAWS or Vision-1® Field Load Procedures for applicable loading instructions.

Related Documents

Service Bulletin No. 3630
TAWS Terrain 1401

Service Bulletin No. 3631
Vision-1 Terrain 1401

Field Load Procedures
TAWS Terrain
Vision-1® Terrain

Release Schedule

Obstacle Databases

Universal Avionics Obstacle Database includes more than 450,000 obstacles worldwide. Obstacle data is updated four times per year, approximately every 84 days and is available for delivery on an annual subscription basis. The Obstacle Database can be field loaded in TAWS units. See the TAWS Service Bulletin for media availability and TAWS Load Instructions for applicable loading instructions.

Related Documents

Service Bulletin No. 3681
TAWS Obstacle Database Updates

Field Load Procedures
TAWS Obstacle

Release Schedule