{"product_id":"garmin-gfc-500-cessna-172d-2-servo-pitch-roll-autopilot","title":"Garmin GFC 500 Cessna 172D — 2-Servo Pitch\/Roll Autopilot - GFC500-C172D-2S-PR","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"neal-product-summary\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"neal-product-summary__lead\"\u003eThe Garmin GFC 500 Cessna 172D — 2-Servo Pitch\/Roll Autopilot is an approved retrofit digital autopilot configuration for the Cessna 172D (2S-P-R). It brings Garmin attitude-based control technology to this light GA aircraft, giving owners and pilots a modern autopilot option focused on 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 172D Configuration\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSupports an approved Garmin GFC 500 configuration for the Cessna 172D (2S-P-R). This product is specifically identified as a 2-servo pitch\/roll autopilot system.\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\u003eApplies attitude-based control technology leveraged from Garmin high-end flight deck systems. The digital autopilot is intended for light, fixed-wing GA aircraft.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"neal-product-summary__highlight\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eModern Retrofit Path\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProvides a retrofit autopilot approach for an existing Cessna 172D panel. Garmin positions the GFC 500 as offering performance and value for GA piston aircraft owners and pilots.\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 Foundation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe GFC™ 500 is Garmin’s digital autopilot platform for retrofit applications in light GA aircraft. In this Cessna 172D configuration, the system uses two servos to provide pitch and roll autopilot functions. Its control approach draws on Garmin attitude-based technology used in higher-end flight deck systems.\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 identified for the approved Cessna 172D (2S-P-R) configuration. Yaw damper and pitch trim are not available for all aircraft models. When paired with G500 TXi, the installation 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":48777635397864,"sku":"GFC500-C172D-2S-PR","price":10520.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0801\/2120\/0872\/files\/garmin-gfc-500-cessna-172d-2-servo-pitch-roll-autopilot_gfc500-c172d-2s-pr_product-gallery.jpg?v=1784475878","url":"https:\/\/nealavionics.com\/products\/garmin-gfc-500-cessna-172d-2-servo-pitch-roll-autopilot","provider":"NEAL AVIONICS","version":"1.0","type":"link"}