Garmin Adds GFC™ 500 & 600 Approvals

Now Available for Commander 112/112A; Cessna 340 Gets SRB Capability

Garmin is pleased to announce that they have received FAA STC approval for the GFC 500 autopilot in the Commander 112 and 112A. This approval joins the already approved Commander 112B, 112TC, 112TCA and Commander 114 aircraft. With FAA approval complete, Garmin continues to seek other global approvals as required, with a goal to be completed as soon as possible.

Cessna 340 / 340A Smart Rudder Bias Approval

Additionally, Garmin is pleased to announce that the GFC 600 in the Cessna 340 and 340A is now capable of providing Smart Rudder Bias. Part of the Autonomi™ family, Smart Rudder Bias can provide additional assistance against hazardous effects of a one-engine inoperative event when appropriately equipped. Please refer to GFC 600 MDL Rev. 55 or later on the Garmin DRC for installation requirements. Smart Rudder Bias requires the installation of a Garmin G500 TXi or G600 TXi flight display with software version 3.12 or later, configured as a primary flight display and engine indication system. Additionally, a GFC 600 digital autopilot with the yaw servo option must be installed or added to an existing GFC 600 installation and a Rudder Bias switch must also be installed.