Garmin Achieves STC for GFC 600 for Cessna 310R, Pilatus PC-12/47

This lets Garmin introduce a new level of autopilot and safety support for the popular light twin and single-engine turboprop.

Meg Godlewski

Thursday, February 24, 2022 at 01:43 PM ET

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The GFC 600 digital autopilot is intended for piston single and twin-engine airplanes as well as turbine aircraft. [Courtesy: Garmin]

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Garmin has received a Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) for its GFC 600 digital autopilot in the Cessna 310R, a highly requested update for the aircraft.
The GFC 600 autopilot offers extensive features, including traditional flight modes, advanced functions like VNAV, Smart Glide for emergencies, and Electronic Stability and Protection to enhance safety and reduce pilot workload.
New for the Cessna 310R, Garmin also certified Smart Rudder Bias, a safety technology that dynamically adjusts rudder force to assist pilots in maintaining control during single-engine power loss.
Garmin also expanded its offerings for Pilatus PC-12/45 and PC-12/47 aircraft, including an STC for the GFC 600 autopilot and enhanced engine monitoring, providing a comprehensive cockpit retrofit solution.

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Garmin International added another supplemental type certificate (STC) to its list of offerings for flight automation Thursday as the company announced it has received the STC for the GFC 600 digital autopilot designed for use in the Cessna 310R.

“We heard from the 310R crowd loud and clear – the feedback was overwhelming and we’re excited to have this certification program completed,” says Jim Alpiser, Garmin’s director of aviation aftermarket sales.