{"product_id":"garmin-gfc-500-piper-pa-32r-3-servo-pitch-roll-pitch-trim-autopilot","title":"Garmin GFC 500 Piper PA-32R — 3-Servo Pitch\/Roll\/Pitch Trim Autopilot - GFC500-PPA32R-3S-PRT","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"neal-product-summary\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"neal-product-summary__lead\"\u003eThe Garmin GFC 500 Piper PA-32R — 3-Servo Pitch\/Roll\/Pitch Trim Autopilot is a retrofit digital autopilot system approved in the listed Garmin configuration for the Piper PA-32R. It brings attitude-based control technology derived from Garmin high-end flight deck systems to a light GA piston aircraft, giving owners a modern autopilot option tailored to this application.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"neal-product-summary__highlights\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"neal-product-summary__highlight\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePA-32R Approved Configuration\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMatch the approved Garmin GFC 500 configuration identified for the Piper PA-32R: 3S-P-R-PT. This product is specified as a 3-servo pitch, roll, and pitch trim autopilot configuration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"neal-product-summary__highlight\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDigital Attitude-Based Control\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBenefit from attitude-based control technology leveraged from Garmin high-end flight deck systems. The GFC 500 applies that digital autopilot approach to light, fixed-wing GA aircraft.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"neal-product-summary__highlight\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRetrofit Autopilot Upgrade\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eModernize an eligible Piper PA-32R with a retrofit digital autopilot system. The GFC 500 is positioned for GA piston aircraft owners seeking performance and value.\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\u003eAutopilot System Focus\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Garmin GFC 500 configuration is an autopilot system for the Piper PA-32R, rather than a general-purpose avionics component. Its 3-servo arrangement is identified as pitch, roll, and pitch trim, supporting the approved 3S-P-R-PT configuration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"neal-product-summary__section\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFlight Deck Integration\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe GFC 500 uses attitude-based control technology developed from Garmin high-end flight deck systems. For installations involving a G500 TXi, the source specifies that either a GI 275 or G5 flight instrument with a GAD™ 29 adapter is required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"neal-product-summary__section\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eConfiguration Considerations\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGarmin notes that yaw damper and pitch trim are not available for all aircraft models. This product is specifically identified as an approved GFC 500 configuration for the Piper PA-32R, with pitch trim included in its stated 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":48779261247720,"sku":"GFC500-PPA32R-3S-PRT","price":14510.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0801\/2120\/0872\/files\/garmin-gfc-500-piper-pa-32r-3-servo-pitch-roll-pitch-trim-au_gfc500-ppa32r-3s-prt_product-gallery.jpg?v=1784506852","url":"https:\/\/nealavionics.com\/products\/garmin-gfc-500-piper-pa-32r-3-servo-pitch-roll-pitch-trim-autopilot","provider":"NEAL AVIONICS","version":"1.0","type":"link"}