{"product_id":"garmin-gfc-500-piper-pa-28r-pitch-trim-upgrade-separately-installed","title":"Garmin GFC 500 Piper PA-28R — Pitch Trim Upgrade (Separately Installed) - GFC500-PPA28R-PT-SEP","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"neal-product-summary\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"neal-product-summary__lead\"\u003eThe Garmin GFC 500 Piper PA-28R — Pitch Trim Upgrade (Separately Installed) is an autopilot upgrade configuration for the Piper PA-28R. It provides a defined approved Garmin GFC 500 configuration for this aircraft, pairing the GFC 500’s retrofit digital-autopilot platform with a separately installed pitch trim component.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"neal-product-summary__highlights\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"neal-product-summary__highlight\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePA-28R Approved Configuration\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSupports the approved Garmin GFC 500 configuration for the Piper PA-28R under the PT-SEP applicability designation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"neal-product-summary__highlight\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDigital Autopilot Platform\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuilds on the GFC 500, a retrofit digital autopilot system developed for light GA fixed-wing aircraft.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"neal-product-summary__highlight\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAttitude-Based Control Heritage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLeverages attitude-based control technology derived from Garmin high-end flight deck systems.\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\u003ePurpose-Built Upgrade Configuration\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis product is specifically identified as the GFC 500 Piper PA-28R pitch trim upgrade with separate installation. The PT-SEP designation distinguishes the approved configuration applicable to the Piper PA-28R rather than presenting a general-purpose autopilot component.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"neal-product-summary__section\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGFC 500 Retrofit Approach\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGarmin positions the GFC 500 as a digital autopilot retrofit for light general aviation aircraft. The system is approved across many models of Cessna, Beechcraft, Grumman (American General), Mooney, and Piper aircraft, with configuration applicability varying by model.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"neal-product-summary__section\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eConfiguration Considerations\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYaw damper and pitch trim are not available for all aircraft models. Where a G500 TXi is part of the avionics configuration, Garmin specifies that it 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":48778220667112,"sku":"GFC500-PPA28R-PT-SEP","price":3665.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0801\/2120\/0872\/files\/garmin-gfc-500-piper-pa-28r-pitch-trim-upgrade-separately-in_gfc500-ppa28r-pt-sep_product-gallery.jpg?v=1784487821","url":"https:\/\/nealavionics.com\/products\/garmin-gfc-500-piper-pa-28r-pitch-trim-upgrade-separately-installed","provider":"NEAL AVIONICS","version":"1.0","type":"link"}