Garmin has received FAA STC approval for the GFC 500 autopilot in the Commander 112, 112A models as well as Cessna 172A, 172B, 172C models, and Cessna 175A, 175B and 175C models.
79096C01-FC1F-4736-9D81-333D24C2FCCE.jpgA few details are outlined below:

  • This STC marks the first approval of the GFC 500 in Cessna 175 models.
  • The GFC 500 autopilot is intended for light piston aircraft while delivering superior in-flight characteristics, self-monitoring capabilities and minimal maintenance requirements when compared to older generation autopilot systems.

The announcement and photo can be found in Garmin’s Newsroom.