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Failed Displays

Displays fail. The following is derived from maintenance facility submissions to the FAA’s Service Difficulty Reports database.

Gemini Sparkle

Key Takeaways:

  • Many incidents report failures in modern glass cockpit avionics, including PFDs, MFDs, and integrated systems like Garmin G1000.
  • These failures led to operational disruptions, such as in-flight shutdowns, display malfunctions, and database errors, requiring maintenance or system replacement.
  • Some issues, like inaccurate flight time displays and recurring failures from STC installations, indicate persistent problems or a lack of immediate manufacturer fixes.
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Cessna 172S Skyhawk SP

Inaccurate Flight Time

The aircraft flight time display has rolled backward four times, for a total loss of 220.6 hours. The dealer says Garmin has no fix for it. This is the meter that determines maintenance times.

Part total time: Unknown

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