{"product_id":"garmin-gfc-500-cessna-172-2-servo-pitch-roll-autopilot","title":"Garmin GFC 500 Cessna 172 — 2-Servo Pitch\/Roll Autopilot - GFC500-C172-2S-PR","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"neal-product-summary\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"neal-product-summary__lead\"\u003eThe Garmin GFC 500 Cessna 172 — 2-Servo Pitch\/Roll Autopilot is a retrofit digital autopilot configuration approved for the Cessna 172 (2S-P-R). It brings attitude-based control technology derived from Garmin high-end flight deck systems to a light GA piston aircraft, giving owners and pilots a modern autopilot option for pitch and roll control.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"neal-product-summary__highlights\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"neal-product-summary__highlight\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCessna 172 Configuration\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMatches the approved Garmin GFC 500 configuration for the Cessna 172 (2S-P-R). The system is specified as a 2-servo pitch\/roll autopilot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"neal-product-summary__highlight\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAttitude-Based Control\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSupports precise autopilot control using attitude-based technology drawn from Garmin high-end flight deck systems. This approach brings modern digital autopilot capability to a retrofit application.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"neal-product-summary__highlight\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLight GA Retrofit\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProvides a digital autopilot solution for light GA aircraft. The GFC 500 platform is approved across many models from Cessna, Beechcraft, Grumman (American General), Mooney, and Piper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"neal-product-summary__content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"neal-product-summary__section\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDigital Autopilot Platform\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGarmin developed the GFC 500 as a digital autopilot system for light, fixed-wing aircraft. For this Cessna 172 configuration, the two-servo arrangement provides pitch and roll autopilot functions. The system applies technology from Garmin’s higher-end flight deck systems in a GA piston-aircraft retrofit format.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"neal-product-summary__section\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eConfiguration Considerations\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis product is the approved Garmin GFC 500 configuration for the Cessna 172 (2S-P-R). Yaw damper and pitch trim are not available for all aircraft models. When used with a G500 TXi, the system requires either a GI 275 or G5 flight instrument with a GAD™ 29 adapter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"neal-product-summary__help\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNot sure this is the right fit for your aircraft?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvionics compatibility can vary based on your aircraft, existing equipment, and planned installation. Give Neal Avionics a call or send us an email—we’ll be happy to help you review the product and determine whether it fits your needs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Garmin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48777622552808,"sku":"GFC500-C172-2S-PR","price":9960.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0801\/2120\/0872\/files\/garmin-gfc-500-cessna-172-2-servo-pitch-roll-autopilot_gfc500-c172-2s-pr_product-gallery.jpg?v=1784475268","url":"https:\/\/nealavionics.com\/products\/garmin-gfc-500-cessna-172-2-servo-pitch-roll-autopilot","provider":"NEAL AVIONICS","version":"1.0","type":"link"}