{"product_id":"garmin-gfc-500-piper-pa-28r-yaw-upgrade-separately-installed","title":"Garmin GFC 500 Piper PA-28R — Yaw Upgrade (Separately Installed) - GFC500-PPA28R-YD-SEP","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"neal-product-summary\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"neal-product-summary__lead\"\u003eThe Garmin GFC 500 Piper PA-28R — Yaw Upgrade (Separately Installed) is a retrofit digital autopilot upgrade configured for the Piper PA-28R. It brings Garmin’s attitude-based control technology to an approved GFC 500 configuration, making it a focused option for PA-28R owners planning a separately installed yaw upgrade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"neal-product-summary__highlights\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"neal-product-summary__highlight\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePiper PA-28R Configuration\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis YD-SEP configuration is approved for the Piper PA-28R. It identifies a GFC 500 setup with the yaw upgrade separately installed.\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\u003eGarmin GFC 500 uses attitude-based control technology derived from Garmin high-end flight deck systems. The system 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\u003eRetrofit Autopilot Platform\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe GFC 500 is a digital autopilot system designed as a retrofit solution. It provides a modern Garmin autopilot platform for eligible aircraft configurations.\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 Approach\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGarmin positions the GFC™ 500 Digital Autopilot as a retrofit digital autopilot for light GA aircraft. Its attitude-based control approach draws on technology used in Garmin high-end flight deck systems, pairing established Garmin design principles with a piston-aircraft retrofit application.\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 specifically identified as the approved Garmin GFC 500 configuration for the Piper PA-28R, designated YD-SEP. Yaw damper and pitch trim are not available for all aircraft models, so equipment scope depends on the applicable aircraft configuration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"neal-product-summary__section\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFlight Display Integration\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor installations using a G500 TXi, Garmin specifies either a GI 275 or G5 flight instrument with a GAD™ 29 adapter. This requirement applies to the G500 TXi integration path and should be considered as part of the overall avionics configuration.\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":48778226368744,"sku":"GFC500-PPA28R-YD-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-yaw-upgrade-separately-installed_gfc500-ppa28r-yd-sep_product-gallery.jpg?v=1784487888","url":"https:\/\/nealavionics.com\/products\/garmin-gfc-500-piper-pa-28r-yaw-upgrade-separately-installed","provider":"NEAL AVIONICS","version":"1.0","type":"link"}