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 received a Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) for its GFC 600 digital autopilot for the Cessna 310R, introducing advanced flight automation features.
The GFC 600 provides comprehensive autopilot functions, including advanced capabilities like Smart Glide for emergency automation and Electronic Stability and Protection (ESP).
Smart Rudder Bias is also now certified for Cessna 310R aircraft equipped with the GFC 600, aiding pilots in maintaining control during engine power loss.
Garmin additionally expanded engine monitoring and GFC 600 autopilot STC availability for certain Pilatus PC-12 models, offering a complete cockpit retrofit 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.