G. Sylvester wrote:

(there are exceptions but in general, the answer is no). Not true. It
depends on the individual GPS. RTFM.


There are exceptions.....it depends......


ummm, we're saying the same thing, aren't we?

There is no FAR that says the database must be current. The law is
whatever the manufacturer says it is in the manual. It's just the
opposite of what you said, most of the time an expired database is OK.
Especially for terminal and enroute ops. Only for approaches is it
pretty standard that the databse be current.