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1. Select “RAIM Prediction” from the Utility page, using the steps described on page 122.

2. The flashing cursor highlights the waypoint field. Use the small and large right knobs to enter the identifier

of the waypoint at which you wish to determine RAIM availability. Press ENT when finished (to determine
RAIM availability for your present position, press CLR, followed by ENT).

3. The flashing cursor moves to the arrival date field. Use the small and large right knobs to enter the date

for which you wish to determine RAIM availability. Press ENT when finished.

4. The flashing cursor moves to the arrival time field. Use the small and large right knobs to enter the time

for which you wish to determine RAIM availability. Press ENT when finished.

5. The flashing cursor moves to “Compute RAIM?”. Press ENT to begin RAIM prediction. Once calculations are

complete, the GPS 500 displays one of the following in the RAIM status field:

• RAIM Not Available—

Satellite coverage is predicted to NOT be sufficient for
reliable operation during non-precision approaches

• RAIM Available—

Satellite coverage is predicted to be sufficient for reliable
operation during all flight phases, including non-precision
approaches

NOTE: RAIM computations predict satellite coverage within +/- 15 minutes of the specified
arrival date and time. Refer to page 129 for more information regarding RAIM protection limits.

The Software / Database Versions page displays software version information for each of the various

subsystems contained within the GPS 500, as well as database versions for the Jeppesen NavData® card
and built-in land data. This page is for information purposes only—no user functions are available
from this page.

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