Trio Avionics, a California maker of autopilots for the Experimental-Amateur-Built (EAB) aircraft market, says it’s working with the FAA and its project partner to develop an STC that would bring its non-TSO’d Pro Pilot autopilot to the Cessna 172 and 182.
Company Working to Bring non-TSO’d Autopilot to Certified Airplanes
Key Takeaways:
- Trio Avionics is collaborating with The STC Group and the FAA to develop an STC for its non-TSO’d Pro Pilot autopilot, with the goal of bringing it to certified aircraft starting with the Cessna 172 and 182.
- This initiative aims to provide lower-cost, proven autopilot technology from the Experimental-Amateur-Built (EAB) market to the legacy General Aviation fleet.
- The two-axis Pro Pilot autopilot includes features such as altitude pre-select, WAAS-GPS integration for RNAV approaches, flight envelope protection, and an "automatic 180-degree turn" for safety in inadvertent weather encounters.
- STC approval for most Cessna 172 and 182 variants (through 2006 models) is anticipated by mid-next year.
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