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SEL-34-07

REVISION TRANSMITTAL

This sheet transmits Revision 1 to SEL-34-07 which:

A. Is updated with Garmin Service Advisory No. 1612 with Revision E
B. Adds Garmin Software Service Bulletin No. 0533 Revision D
C. Updates the Effectivity section with Beechcraft model G36 airplanes and ending serial numbers on
Cessna model airplanes.
NOTE: This revision replaces the original issue SEL-34-07 in its entirety.

REVISION COMPLIANCE
INFORMATIONAL. This service letter is for informational purposes only.

LOG OF REVISIONS
Original Issue August 4, 2016
Revision 1 February 16, 2021

Original Issue - August 4, 2016 SEL-34-07

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TITLE
NAVIGATION - TRANSMITTAL OF GARMIN SERVICE DOCUMENTS FOR 2020 IGRF (INTERNATIONAL
GEOMAGNETIC REFERENCE FIELD) MAGNETIC FIELD MODEL

EFFECTIVITY
The airplanes that follow that are equipped with a Garmin Integrated Flight Deck (ex. G1000, G2000).
CESSNA MODEL AIRPLANES
MODEL SERIAL NUMBERS
172R 17281241 thru 17281622
172S 172S9810 thru 172S12608
182T 18281228 thru 18283120
T182T T18208232 thru T18209100
206H 20608216 thru 20608353
T206H T20608450 thru T2069621
350 (LC42–550FG) 42502 thru 42569, 421001 thru 421010
400 (LC41–550FG) 41563 thru 41800, 411001 thru 411161
T240 T24000001 thru T24002146
BEECHCRAFT MODEL AIRPLANES
MODEL UNIT NUMBERS
G36 E-3630, E-3636 thru E-4146
REASON
The 2020 IGRF Magnetic Field Model requires an update by December 31, 2021.
DESCRIPTION
This service letter transmits two Garmin service documents relating to the 2020 IGRF (International
Geomagnetic Reference Field) Magnetic Field Model.
• Garmin Service Advisory NO.: 1612 Revision E, 2020 IGRF (International Geomagnetic Reference
Field) Magnetic Field Model.
• Garmin Service Bulleitn NO.: 0533 Revision D, New 2020 IGRF Magnetic Field Model For G1000,
G900X, G950, Cirrus Perspective, Embraer Prodigy equpped Aircraft With GDU Software Version 5.02
And Previous

COMPLIANCE
INFORMATIONAL. This service letter is for informational purposes only.
REFERENCES
Garmin Service Advisory NO. 1612 Revision E 2020 IGRF (International Geomagnetic Reference Field)
Magnetic Field Model

Original Issue - August 4, 2016 SEL-34-07

Revision 1 - February 16, 2021 Page 1 of 2
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Garmin Service Bulleitn NO.: 0533 Revision D, New 2020 IGRF Magnetic Field Model For G1000,
G900X, G950, Cirrus Perspective, Embraer Prodigy equpped Aircraft With GDU Software Version 5.02
And Previous

PUBLICATIONS AFFECTED
None

ACCOMPLISHMENT INSTRUCTIONS
1. Review and complete the attached Garmin Service Documents:
• Garmin Service Advisory NO. 1612 Revision E 2020 IGRF (International Geomagnetic Reference
Field) Magnetic Field Model
• Garmin Service Bulleitn NO.: 0533 Revision D, New 2020 IGRF Magnetic Field Model For G1000,
G900X, G950, Cirrus Perspective, Embraer Prodigy equpped Aircraft With GDU Software Version
5.02 And Previous
2. Make an entry in the airplane logbook that states compliance and method of compliance with this service
letter.

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 SOFTWARE SERVICE BULLETIN
NO.: 0533 Rev D

TO: All Garmin Aviation Service Centers

DATE: October 13, 2020

SUBJECT: New 2020 IGRF Magnetic Field Model For G1000, G900X, G950, Cirrus
Perspective, Embraer Prodigy Equipped Aircraft With GDU Software
Versions 5.02 And Previous
REVISION D: Updated for 2020 IGRF Magnetic Field Model

PRODUCT AFFECTED
G1000, G900X, G950, Cirrus Perspective, and Embraer Prodigy systems (with GDU
Software Versions 5.02 and previous) equipped with a GRS 77 AHRS containing IGRF
Magnetic Field Model 2015 (or earlier) are affected. The IGRF Magnetic Field Model
can be viewed on the System Status page in Configuration mode. For instructions on
viewing the IGRF Magnetic Field Model refer to the MODIFICATION INSTRUCTIONS
Section of this Service Bulletin.

NOTE
Refer to Garmin Service Advisory 1612 for instructions on systems with
GDU software versions 6.00 and greater.

PURPOSE
This service bulletin contains instructions for verifying and updating the IGRF
(International Geomagnetic Reference Frame) Magnetic Field Model from base year
2015 to 2020. As the earth’s magnetic field is continuously changing, similar updates
will become available every five years.

DESCRIPTION
This modification consists of verifying and updating the IGRF Magnetic Field Model.

AFMS AND PILOT’S GUIDE CONSIDERATIONS

There are no recommended AFMS changes.

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Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries
All Rights Reserved
Perspective™ is a trademark of Cirrus Design Corporation. Prodigy™ is a trademark of Embraer S.A. Except as expressly provided herein, no part of
this document may be reproduced, copied, transmitted, disseminated, downloaded or stored in any storage medium, for any purpose without the
express prior written consent of Garmin. Garmin hereby grants permission to download a single copy of this document and of any revision to this
document onto a hard drive or other electronic storage medium to be viewed and to print one copy of this document or of any revision hereto, provided
that such electronic or printed copy of this document or revision must contain the complete text of this copyright notice and provided further that any
unauthorized commercial distribution of this document or any revision hereto is strictly prohibited.
OMPLIANCE
Compliance with this software service bulletin is recommended for the next regularly
scheduled aircraft maintenance event. Completion must be accomplished prior to
December 31, 2021.

REFERENCES
For general information regarding the G1000 Configuration mode see the G1000
Configuration and Line Maintenance Manual, P/N 190-00303-04, Rev. G or later.

WARRANTY INFORMATION
This modification is not warranty reimbursable.

MODIFICATION INSTRUCTIONS
Refer to the MATERIAL INFORMATION section of this bulletin for instructions on how
to create a 2020 IGRF Model Update Card.

CAUTION
Make sure electrical power to the system is not interrupted during the
update process. If electrical power is interrupted during the update
process, the system may require maintenance.

With the G1000 turned off, insert the 2020 IGRF Model Update Card into the top slot of
the PFD.
1. Hold the ENT key down while powering on the MFD and PFD.
2. Apply power to entire Garmin Integrated Flight Deck.
3. Press the FMS knob to activate the cursor.
4. Using the FMS knob highlight GRS1 MV DB in the LRU field.
5. If IGRF Part Number is 006-D0159-03 and Version is 2015.00 continue to step #6. If
IGRF Part Number is 006-D0159-04 and Version is 2020.00, do not continue this
procedure.

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6. Press the FMS knob to deactivate the cursor.
7. Turn the small FMS knob to the Software Upload page in the System group.
8. Press the FMS knob to highlight IGRF VER 2020.00 006-D0159-04 in the File List.

9. Press the LOAD softkey.

10. Select OK and press the ENT key to acknowledge the following prompt:

11. Monitor the upload status as it progresses:

12. After the files finish loading, press the ENT key to acknowledge the following prompt:

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13. Press the FMS knob to deactivate the cursor.
14. Turn the small FMS knob to the System Status Page.
15. Press the FMS knob to activate the cursor.
16. Using the FMS knob highlight GRS1 MV DB in the LRU field.
17. Verify IGRF Part Number is 006-D0159-04 and Version is 2020.00.

TESTING PROCEDURE
None.

MATERIAL INFORMATION
Do the following to create a 2020 IGRF Magnetic Field Model update card:

1. Put a blank SD card in your PC’s SD card reader/writer.

NOTE
SD card must be SanDisk brand 2GB or less and formatted to FAT 32.

2. Go to https://dealers.garmin.com.
3. Download the 006-B1330-04 2020 IGRF database file.
4. Save the database file to a PC.
5. Double-click on the .exe database file saved in Step 3.
6. Obey the onscreen prompts to save the database to the SD card.

NOTE
Do not copy the .exe database file to the SD card.

7. Eject the SD card.

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SERVICE ADVISORY
NO.: 1612 Rev E

TO: Owners and Operators of Garmin Integrated Flight Decks

DATE: October 13, 2020
SUBJECT: 2020 IGRF (International Geomagnetic Reference Field) Magnetic Field Model
REVISION E: Added guidance for 2020 IGRF

AFFECTED PRODUCTS
All Garmin G1000 Integrated Flight Decks (G900X, G950, G1000(H), G1000 NXi, Cirrus PerspectiveTM,
Embraer ProdigyTM) with a Garmin AHRS and GDU software versions 6.00 and greater are affected.

All Garmin G2000, G3000, G5000(H), and Embraer Prodigy® Touch systems with a Garmin AHRS are
also affected.

NOTE
G1000, G900X, G950, Cirrus Perspective, and Embraer Prodigy systems with GDU
software versions 5.02 and previous are covered by a separate service bulletin. Contact
your local dealer.

DESCRIPTION
The 2020 IGRF Magnetic Field Model is now available. Refer to the RESOLUTION section for
instructions on how to update the IGRF Magnetic Field Model. Completion must be accomplished before
December 31, 2021.

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RESOLUTION
Garmin Integrated Flight Decks with GIA software versions less than 7.00 and greater than 7.71
The 2020 IGRF Magnetic Field Model is available to update as part of the Navigation Database cycle
2012 (and subsequent database cycles).

1. Update the Navigation Database as described in the applicable pilot’s guide.

2. At the following prompt, select “OK” to update the IGRF Magnetic Field Model.

NOTE
For systems with multiple GRS units installed, a similar message will appear for each
GRS.

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SERVICE ADVISORY
Garmin Integrated Flight Decks with GIA software versions 7.00 to 7.71
After updating to Navigation Database cycle 2012 (or subsequent database cycles), the following prompt
will show on the display. Selecting “OK” to update the IGRF will result in a timeout error. The IGRF will
not be updated.

To update the IGRF do the following:

1. Put a blank SD card in your PC’s SD card reader/writer.

NOTE
For G900X, G950, G1000(H), Cirrus Perspective, and Embraer Prodigy systems using
006-B1330-04, the SD card must be SanDisk brand 2GB or less and formatted to FAT 32.

2. Go to fly.garmin.com/fly-garmin/redirect/magvar-update.
3. Download one of the following 2020 IGRF database files.
 006-B1330-04 - G900X, G950, G1000(H), Cirrus Perspective, and Embraer Prodigy
 006-B1330-05 - G2000, G3000, G5000, and Embraer Prodigy Touch systems
4. Save the database file to a PC.
5. Double-click on the .exe database file saved in Step 4.
6. Obey the onscreen prompts to save the database to the SD card.

NOTE
Do not copy the .exe database file to the SD card.

7. Eject the SD card.

8. Connect the aircraft to a ground power unit.

9. Put the SD card in the top slot of PFD1.

NOTE
Not using PFD1 may result in a failed IGRF database.

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SERVICE ADVISORY
10. Energize the system.
11. This prompt will show on the display.

NOTE
The screenshot below is for reference only. Actual GDU software version shown may differ
depending on the version of the current GDU software.

12. The system will reboot and start uploading the 2020 IGRF Magnetic Field Model.

NOTE
Do not interact with the MFD during this process. Interacting with the MFD may result in a
failed IGRF database.

CAUTION
This process may take longer than 20 minutes to complete. Do not perform a system power
cycle during this step.

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13. Do the following if progress does not begin:
a. Stop power to the appropriate GRS.
b. Energize the appropriate GRS.

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SERVICE ADVISORY
14. When the update is complete this prompt will show on the display.

15. Remove the SD card.

16. Stop power to the system.

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