Page 1-8 500 SERIES INSTALLATION MANUALRev S 190-00181-02The FDE function is built into the GPS 500/GNS 530 and does not require pilot interaction. In contrast,the FDE Prediction Program does require pilot interaction and must be used prior to oceanic/remote areaflights to predict FDE availability.The 500 Series Trainer software includes an FDE Prediction Program to meet the requirements for GPS asa primary means of navigation for oceanic/remote operations per N8110.60. The oceanic flight phaseoccurs on the GPS 500/GNS 530 when more than 200 nautical miles from the nearest airport.All operators using the GPS 500/GNS 530 as primary means of navigation in oceanic/remote areas underFAR parts 91, 121, 125 and 135 must utilize the FDE Prediction Program prior to conducting a flight inthese areas.1.8 REFERENCED DOCUMENTSPart Number Document190-00181-05 GNS 530/530A (TAWS) Maintenance Manual190-00181-65 GPS 500/500 TAWS Maintenance Manual1.9 LIMITED WARRANTYThis Garmin product is warranted to be free from defects in materials or workmanship for two years fromthe date of purchase. Within this period, Garmin will at its sole option, repair or replace any componentsthat fail in normal use. Such repairs or replacement will be made at no charge to the customer for parts orlabor, provided that the customer shall be responsible for any transportation cost. This warranty does notcover failures due to abuse, misuse, accident or unauthorized alteration or repairs.THE WARRANTIES AND REMEDIES CONTAINED HEREIN ARE EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OFALL OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESS OR IMPLIED OR STATUTORY, INCLUDING ANYLIABILITY ARISING UNDER ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR APARTICULAR PURPOSE, STATUTORY OR OTHERWISE. THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOUSPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS, WHICH MAY VARY FROM STATE TO STATE.IN NO EVENT SHALL GARMIN BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, INDIRECT ORCONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, WHETHER RESULTING FROM THE USE, MISUSE, ORINABILITY TO USE THIS PRODUCT OR FROM DEFECTS IN THE PRODUCT. Some states do notallow the exclusion of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitations may not apply to you.Garmin retains the exclusive right to repair or replace the unit or software or offer a full refund of thepurchase price at its sole discretion. SUCH REMEDY SHALL BE YOUR SOLE AND EXCLUSIVEREMEDY FOR ANY BREACH OF WARRANTY.To obtain warranty service, contact your local Garmin Authorized Service Center. For assistance inlocating a Service Center near you, call Garmin Customer Service at one of the numbers shown below.Products sold through online auctions are not eligible for rebates or other special offers from Garmin.Online auction confirmations are not accepted for warranty verification. To obtain warranty service, anoriginal or copy of the sales receipt from the original retailer is required. Garmin will not replace missingcomponents from any package purchased through an online auction.Garmin International, Inc. Garmin (Europe) Ltd.1200 East 151 st Street Unit 4, The Quadrangle, Abbey Park Industrial EstateOlathe, Kansas 66062, U.S.A. Romsey, SO51 9DL, U.K.Phone: 913/397.8200 Phone: 44/0870.851241FAX: 913/397.0836 FAX: 44/0870.851251