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's GI 275 electronic flight instrument has received FAA Supplemental Type Certification (STC) for Airbus AS350 helicopters.
The GI 275 is a direct replacement for legacy primary flight instruments (attitude indicator, CDI, HSI, MFD) and fits a standard 3.125-inch size, reducing installation time.
It offers improved reliability over vacuum-driven instruments, features a high-resolution touchscreen, and includes advanced capabilities like Helicopter Synthetic Vision Technology (HSVT), HTWAS, and WireAware.

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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).