{"product_id":"garmin-gfc-500-piper-pa-30-39-pitch-trim-upgrade-separately-installed","title":"Garmin GFC 500 Piper PA-30\/39 — Pitch Trim Upgrade (Separately Installed) - GFC500-PPA3039-PT-SEP","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"neal-product-summary\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"neal-product-summary__lead\"\u003eThe Garmin GFC 500 Piper PA-30\/39 — Pitch Trim Upgrade (Separately Installed) is an approved Garmin GFC 500 configuration for Piper PA-30\/39 aircraft. It adds the pitch trim component as a separately installed upgrade within Garmin’s retrofit digital autopilot system, bringing attitude-based control technology to this light GA application.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"neal-product-summary__highlights\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"neal-product-summary__highlight\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePiper PA-30\/39 Configuration\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAddresses the approved Garmin GFC 500 configuration for the Piper PA-30\/39 (PT-SEP). The product is specifically identified as a pitch trim upgrade for this application.\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\u003eSupports the Garmin GFC 500 digital autopilot platform for light, fixed-wing GA aircraft. The system leverages attitude-based control technology derived from Garmin high-end flight deck systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"neal-product-summary__highlight\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSeparately Installed Pitch Trim\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProvides the pitch trim upgrade as a separately installed component. This distinguishes the configuration from GFC 500 applications where pitch trim may not be available.\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 Within The System\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe GFC 500 is a retrofit digital autopilot system intended for light GA aircraft. For the Piper PA-30\/39 application, this PT-SEP configuration identifies the pitch trim upgrade as part of the approved Garmin GFC 500 arrangement. Garmin notes that pitch trim availability varies by aircraft model, making the approved configuration important for this installation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"neal-product-summary__section\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGarmin Flight Deck Heritage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGarmin bases the GFC 500 on attitude-based control technology used in its high-end flight deck systems. This approach brings a digital autopilot option to eligible legacy piston aircraft while retaining a system focus on light, fixed-wing GA operations. The GFC 500 is approved across many Cessna, Beechcraft, Grumman (American General), Mooney, and Piper models, with configuration dependent on the specific aircraft.\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":48783440543976,"sku":"GFC500-PPA3039-PT-SEP","price":4090.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0801\/2120\/0872\/files\/garmin-gfc-500-piper-pa-30-39-pitch-trim-upgrade-separately-_gfc500-ppa3039-pt-sep_product-gallery.jpg?v=1784558989","url":"https:\/\/nealavionics.com\/products\/garmin-gfc-500-piper-pa-30-39-pitch-trim-upgrade-separately-installed","provider":"NEAL AVIONICS","version":"1.0","type":"link"}