{"product_id":"garmin-gfc-500-cessna-172d-3-servo-pitch-roll-pitch-trim-autopilot","title":"Garmin GFC 500 Cessna 172D — 3-Servo Pitch\/Roll\/Pitch Trim Autopilot - GFC500-C172D-3S-PRT","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"neal-product-summary\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"neal-product-summary__lead\"\u003eThe Garmin GFC 500 Cessna 172D — 3-Servo Pitch\/Roll\/Pitch Trim Autopilot is a retrofit digital autopilot configuration approved for the Cessna 172D. It brings Garmin’s attitude-based control technology to a light, fixed-wing GA aircraft with dedicated pitch, roll, and pitch-trim servo control.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"neal-product-summary__highlights\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"neal-product-summary__highlight\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eApproved Cessna 172D Configuration\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSelect an autopilot configuration specifically approved for the Cessna 172D. This system is identified as the 3S-P-R-PT configuration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"neal-product-summary__highlight\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThree-Servo Control\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSupports pitch, roll, and pitch-trim control through a three-servo arrangement. The configuration is tailored to the approved Cessna 172D installation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"neal-product-summary__highlight\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGarmin Attitude-Based Technology\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrings attitude-based control technology derived from Garmin high-end flight deck systems to a retrofit digital autopilot for light GA aircraft.\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\u003eRetrofit Autopilot System\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe GFC™ 500 is a digital autopilot system for retrofit applications in light, fixed-wing general aviation aircraft. For this product, Garmin approval applies to the Cessna 172D in the 3S-P-R-PT configuration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"neal-product-summary__section\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eConfigured Flight Control\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Cessna 172D package uses three servos to provide pitch, roll, and pitch-trim control. Its defined configuration helps distinguish it from GFC 500 installations that may have different servo or feature availability by aircraft model.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"neal-product-summary__section\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eModel-Specific Considerations\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGarmin notes that yaw damper and pitch trim are not available for all aircraft models; this Cessna 172D configuration specifically includes pitch trim. G500 TXi installations require either a GI 275 or G5 flight instrument with 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":48777619079400,"sku":"GFC500-C172D-3S-PRT","price":13830.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0801\/2120\/0872\/files\/garmin-gfc-500-cessna-172d-3-servo-pitch-roll-pitch-trim-aut_gfc500-c172d-3s-prt_product-gallery.jpg?v=1784475225","url":"https:\/\/nealavionics.com\/products\/garmin-gfc-500-cessna-172d-3-servo-pitch-roll-pitch-trim-autopilot","provider":"NEAL AVIONICS","version":"1.0","type":"link"}