NASA · Aviation Safety Reporting System
Pilot reported GPS signal interference while taxiing at BHB due to construction at the airport.
What is ASRS?
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Pilot narrative
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During taxi-in to parking after landing, Garmin 430W displayed INTEG message, ADS-B traffic failed, and loss of GPS Position. Transponder displayed MSG No 1090ES TX. After off-loading passengers at the gate, we power-cycled the Master Avionics, GPS could not obtain GPS position. There is pavement work on the apron at Bar Harbor, in discussion with the construction workers they stated they are conducting a radiation based testing. There are NOTAMs for the construction work but none regarding GPS interruption. GPS interference from construction equipment in close proximity to parked and taxiing aircraft. Recommend PIREP for BHB and possible NOTAM for the airfield.
NASA classification — Anomalies
- Aircraft Equipment Problem
- Ground Event / Encounter
NASA classification — Assessments
- Contributing Factors / Situations
- Aircraft · ATC Equipment / Nav Facility / Buildings · Software and Automation · Human Factors · Chart Or Publication
- Primary Problem
- Aircraft
ASRS reports are voluntarily submitted, de-identified by NASA, and represent the reporter's perspective. The presence of reports on a topic cannot be used to infer prevalence in the National Airspace System. The authoritative source is the NASA ASRS Database Online at asrs.arc.nasa.gov ↗.