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 for the Cessna 310R, in response to high customer demand.
The GFC 600 offers extensive automation and safety features, including traditional autopilot functions, Smart Glide for emergencies, Electronic Stability and Protection, and the newly certified Smart Rudder Bias for the 310R to aid control during engine loss.
Garmin also expanded its GFC 600 autopilot STC and TXi engine monitoring capabilities to Pilatus PC-12/45 and PC-12/47 aircraft, providing a comprehensive cockpit modernization 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.