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]

Key Takeaways:

Garmin has received a supplemental type certificate (STC) for its GFC 600 digital autopilot in the Cessna 310R, responding to significant customer feedback.
The GFC 600 autopilot provides a wide range of features, including standard flight automation, advanced capabilities like Smart Glide for emergencies, and Electronic Stability and Protection.
For the Cessna 310R equipped with the GFC 600, Smart Rudder Bias technology is also certified to assist pilots in maintaining control during engine-out events.
Garmin additionally expanded its GFC 600 STC to Pilatus PC-12/47 aircraft and introduced enhanced TXi engine monitoring for PC-12/45 and PC-12/47 models, offering a comprehensive cockpit modernization.

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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.