{"product_id":"garmin-gfc-500-cessna-172d-pitch-trim-upgrade-separately-installed","title":"Garmin GFC 500 Cessna 172D — Pitch Trim Upgrade (Separately Installed) - GFC500-C172D-PT-SEP","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"neal-product-summary\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"neal-product-summary__lead\"\u003eThe Garmin GFC 500 Cessna 172D — Pitch Trim Upgrade (Separately Installed) is an approved Garmin GFC 500 configuration for the Cessna 172D identified as PT-SEP. It brings the GFC 500 digital autopilot platform’s attitude-based control technology to this light GA aircraft application, with pitch trim provided as a separately installed upgrade.\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\u003eProvides the approved Garmin GFC 500 configuration designated for the Cessna 172D (PT-SEP). This product is specifically identified for that aircraft model.\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\u003eUses attitude-based control technology derived from Garmin high-end flight deck systems. The GFC 500 platform is a retrofit digital autopilot system for light GA aircraft.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"neal-product-summary__highlight\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSeparate Pitch Trim Upgrade\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAddresses the pitch trim element of the Cessna 172D PT-SEP configuration. Pitch trim is separately installed for this product configuration.\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\u003eThe GFC 500 is Garmin’s digital autopilot platform for light, fixed-wing general aviation aircraft. Its control approach leverages attitude-based technology from Garmin high-end flight deck systems, bringing that design heritage to retrofit aircraft applications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"neal-product-summary__section\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAircraft-Specific Applicability\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis configuration is identified as applicable to the Cessna 172D and carries the PT-SEP designation. Garmin notes that yaw damper and pitch trim availability varies by aircraft model, making the approved configuration important when evaluating an autopilot upgrade.\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":48777635528936,"sku":"GFC500-C172D-PT-SEP","price":3310.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0801\/2120\/0872\/files\/garmin-gfc-500-cessna-172d-pitch-trim-upgrade-separately-ins_gfc500-c172d-pt-sep_product-gallery.jpg?v=1784475949","url":"https:\/\/nealavionics.com\/products\/garmin-gfc-500-cessna-172d-pitch-trim-upgrade-separately-installed","provider":"NEAL AVIONICS","version":"1.0","type":"link"}