(3) The holder of operating certificates must make available written procedures consistent with manufacturer's instructions to the pilot that describe how to: (i) Perform the database update and (ii) Determine the status of the data upload. (2) The pilot must comply with the certificate holder's procedures or the manufacturer's instructions. Was updated, and now says (in part): (k) Updates of databases in installed avionics meeting the conditions of this paragraph are not considered maintenance and may be performed by pilots provided: (1) The database upload is: (i) Initiated from the flight deck (ii) Performed without disassembling the avionics unit and (iii) Performed without the use of tools and/or special equipment. There is no training requirement specified by the regulations, however there may be company specific procedures which require it. However, the regulations were changed at the end of 2012 (here is the ) and it no longer falls under this category so pilots are allowed to update 'aeronautical databases' (a new term) if it is 'easy' to do (see the regulation quoted below for the exact requirements). Updating a navigation database used to be considered preventative maintenance and was required to be performed by a mechanic under Part 135.
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