STC for Avidyne Autopilot Is a First

Mark Phelps

Thursday, October 04, 2012 at 09:39 PM ET

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Avidyne Autopilot Aspen

Key Takeaways:

Avidyne has secured an STC, allowing Cessna 182 operators with Aspen Evolution 1000 Pro PFDs to install the DFC90 digital autopilot, marking its first integration with a non-Entegra aircraft and covering 16 Skylane models.
The DFC90, priced at $9,995 plus a $1,995 integration kit, functions as a slide-in replacement for the STEC55X, utilizing existing components for installation.
The integration enables the DFC90 to digitally accept flight data from the Evolution PFD, displaying autopilot mode annunciations and alerts, and supporting advanced modes like heading, altitude, and vertical speed select.

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Cessna 182 operators with Aspen’s Evolution 1000 Pro primary flight display (PFD) can now install Avidyne’s DFC90 digital autopilot. Avidyne now has a supplemental type certificate for the interface, the first for a non-Entegra-equipped aircraft (with more in the pipeline).

The STC covers all 16 Skylane models that are on Aspen’s approved list for the $10,180 (plus installation) Evolution Pro PFD. The integration kit sells for $1,995. Avidyne’s DFC90 is priced at $9,995 plus installation, but it is a slide-in replacement for the STEC55X, using the existing tray, connectors and servos (Avidyne is working on its own servos, expected to be available next year).