[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]

Now Available for Select PA-28 and PA-32 Models

Garmin is pleased to announce it has received FAA supplemental type certification for the GFC 500 autopilot in select Piper PA-28 and PA-32 series aircraft and EASA validation is expected imminently.

 

It’s the Autopilot Solution GA Aircraft Owners Have Been Waiting For

• Cost-effective, precise and smooth in-flight characteristics, built-in self-monitoring capabilities and lower cost of ownership when compared to older autopilot systems.
• Designed for existing light single-engine piston, fixed-wing aircraft, initially available for select Cessna, Beechcraft and Piper models with more to follow.
• Leverages certificated G5 electronic flight instrument¹, G500 or G500 TXi² for input and display of altitude preselect, heading, vertical speed, airspeed target and flight director cues.
• Offers 2-axis (pitch and roll) capabilities with optional pitch-trim; yaw damper optionally available on select aircraft
• Robust feature set, including safety features such as underspeed and overspeed protection, a dedicated return-to-level (LVL) mode button, Garmin ESP^™ (Electronic Stability and Protection), Flight Director (FD), coupled approaches and missed approaches when paired with a compatible navigator and much more.

Please refer to the table below for part numbers that are now available for order.

GFC™ 500 – Piper PA-28 (201T and 236)

Part Number	Description
010-01946-01	GMC 507, FAA-PMA
010-01068-11	GSA 28, FAA-PMA (1 per axis)
K00-01087-00	GFC 500 Product Info Kit
K11-00024-24	Kit, GFC500 Install, PA-28, 2 Axis
K11-00024-42	Kit, GFC500 Install, PA-28/PA-32, Pitch Trim Option
K11-00024-43	Kit, GFC500 Install, PA-28/PA-32, Yaw Damp Option

 

GFC™ 500 – Piper PA-32 (260 and 300)

Part Number	Description
010-01946-01	GMC 507, FAA-PMA
010-01068-11	GSA 28, FAA-PMA (1 per axis)
K00-01087-00	GFC 500 Product Info Kit
K11-00024-40	Kit, GFC500 Install, Piper PA-32, 2 Axis
K11-00024-42	Kit, GFC500 Install, PA-28R/PA-32R, Pitch Trim Option
K11-00024-43	Kit, GFC500 Install, PA-28R/PA-32R, Yaw Damp Option

 

GFC 500 Certification Programs Planned to Begin in the Next 12-months:

• Cessna 172RG
  • Models: 172RG
• Cessna 206
  • Models: To be determined
• Cessna 210
  • Models: To be determined
• Mooney M20
  • Models: M20, A, B, C, D, E, F, G
• Piper PA-28RT
  • Models: 201, 201T
• Piper PA-32RT
  • Models: 300, 300T

 

To get a quote or for more information, please contact AMKA Aviation by clicking here.

Alternatively, please feel free to email our Management team directly

 [/vc_column_text][ult_buttons btn_title=”Get your Quote Today!” btn_link=”url:http%3A%2F%2Famka-aviation.co.za%2F%23Book||target:%20_blank|” btn_size=”ubtn-custom” btn_width=”250″ btn_height=”50″ btn_title_color=”#f9f9f9″ btn_bg_color=”#0074e8″ icon=”Defaults-user” icon_size=”19″ icon_color=”#ffffff” btn_icon_pos=”ubtn-sep-icon-left-push”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][/vc_column][/vc_row]