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 received a supplemental type certificate (STC) enabling the installation of its DFC90 digital autopilot in Cessna 182 aircraft equipped with Aspen's Evolution 1000 Pro primary flight display (PFD).
This STC is significant as it's the DFC90's first for a non-Avidyne Entegra-equipped aircraft, expanding its compatibility to all 16 Skylane models on Aspen's approved list.
The DFC90 digitally integrates with the Evolution PFD, utilizing its flight data for advanced autopilot modes (e.g., heading, altitude, vertical speed select) and displaying mode annunciations directly on the PFD.

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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).