{"product_id":"garmin-gfc-500-cessna-172-3-servo-pitch-roll-pitch-trim-autopilot","title":"Garmin GFC 500 Cessna 172 — 3-Servo Pitch\/Roll\/Pitch Trim Autopilot - GFC500-C172-3S-PRT","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"neal-product-summary\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"neal-product-summary__lead\"\u003eThe Garmin GFC 500 Cessna 172 — 3-Servo Pitch\/Roll\/Pitch Trim Autopilot is a retrofit digital autopilot configuration approved for the Cessna 172. It brings attitude-based control technology derived from Garmin high-end flight deck systems to support more consistent aircraft control in a light GA piston aircraft.\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\u003eSelect an approved Garmin GFC 500 configuration specifically identified for the Cessna 172. This 3-servo configuration provides pitch, roll, and pitch trim autopilot functions.\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\u003eSupport precise autopilot control with attitude-based technology drawn from Garmin high-end flight deck systems. The GFC 500 is built as a digital retrofit autopilot for light GA aircraft.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"neal-product-summary__highlight\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThree-Servo Capability\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdd dedicated pitch, roll, and pitch trim servo control to the approved Cessna 172 configuration. The system is configured as 3S-P-R-PT.\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 Retrofit Autopilot\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe GFC 500 is a digital autopilot system for light, fixed-wing GA aircraft. Its control approach leverages Garmin attitude-based technology, bringing flight-deck-derived autopilot capability to qualifying piston-aircraft retrofits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"neal-product-summary__section\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eConfigured for the Cessna 172\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis product is the approved Garmin GFC 500 configuration for the Cessna 172, designated 3S-P-R-PT. The configuration includes three servos supporting pitch, roll, and pitch trim functions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"neal-product-summary__section\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGarmin Flight Instrument Context\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor installations using G500 TXi, Garmin specifies that either a GI 275 or G5 flight instrument with a GAD™ 29 adapter is required. Garmin notes that yaw damper and pitch trim availability varies by aircraft model; this Cessna 172 configuration is identified as including pitch trim.\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":48777630580968,"sku":"GFC500-C172-3S-PRT","price":13210.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0801\/2120\/0872\/files\/garmin-gfc-500-cessna-172-3-servo-pitch-roll-pitch-trim-auto_gfc500-c172-3s-prt_product-gallery.jpg?v=1784475349","url":"https:\/\/nealavionics.com\/products\/garmin-gfc-500-cessna-172-3-servo-pitch-roll-pitch-trim-autopilot","provider":"NEAL AVIONICS","version":"1.0","type":"link"}