Garmin Receives GI 275 STC for Airbus Helicopters

The Garmin GI 275 unit allows for upgrades of legacy analog flight instruments with electronic digital displays.

Thursday, January 05, 2023 at 01:54 PM ET

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The Garmin GI 275 is a direct replacement for a variety of legacy primary flight instruments in the cockpit. [Courtesy: Garmin]

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Garmin has obtained FAA Supplemental Type Certification (STC) for its GI 275 electronic flight instrument for Airbus AS350 helicopters.
The GI 275 directly replaces legacy primary flight instruments such as attitude indicators, CDIs, HSIs, or MFDs, fitting standard 3.125-inch panels for easy installation.
It offers a bright, high-resolution touchscreen, improved reliability over vacuum-driven instruments, and versatile MFD capabilities.
Advanced features include optional Helicopter Synthetic Vision Technology (HSVT) and Helicopter Terrain Awareness and Warning System (HTWAS) for enhanced safety and situational awareness.

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Garmin has received Supplemental Type Certification (STC) from the FAA for its GI 275 electronic flight instrument designed for Airbus AS350 helicopters, the avionics manufacturer announced.

According to Garmin, the GI 275 is a direct replacement for a variety of legacy primary flight instruments in the cockpit, including the primary attitude indicator, course deviation indicator (CDI), horizontal situation indicator (HSI), or the multi-function display (MFD).