GFC 600 Digital Autopilot

Overview
Supported Aircraft
Overview ADD SOPHISTICATED FLIGHT CONTROL TO YOUR PISTON OR TURBINE AIRCRAFT
Offering superior integration and a wide array of safety-enhancing and self-monitoring features, the GFC 600 digital autopilot is a revolution in aftermarket flight control solutions.
This autopilot is designed for a wide range of single-and twin-engine piston and turbine aircraft.
View modes and flight director cue on your select Garmin digital instruments and flight displays.
Digitally driven “smart” servos provide crisp control inputs and a silky-smooth ride.
Fly with safety-enhancing features that include Electronic Stability and Protection (Garmin ESP), return-to-level (LVL) mode and more.
Scalable 2-axis (pitch and roll) control can be expanded with available pitch-trim and yaw damper1.
Pair with your compatible GPS navigator to fly coupled approaches and other procedures.
Maximize performance and capability.RELIABLE ADAHRS REFERENCEForget failure-prone mechanical gyros. Instead, the GFC 600 system is digitally controlled, using solid-state attitude and air data sensors (ADAHRS) for greater precision and reliability.
SIMPLIFIED MODE SELECTIONThe GFC 600 mode controller features backlit keys and a bright, sunlight-readable color annunciator display2. An intuitive up-down control wheel on the unit allows for easy and precise adjustment of aircraft pitch, airspeed and vertical speed modes.
OPTIONAL MODE ANNUNCIATORAn available stand-alone indicator allows for supplemental display of mode selections in the pilot’s primary field of view. For easy refit, the unit’s footprint is identical to those of other third-party autopilot mode indicators on the market.
ADAPTABLE ARCHITECTUREThe autopilot’s scalable architecture supports full pitch-and-roll axis control capabilities. Automatic and manual electric pitch trim is supported. Yaw damper capability is also available for select aircraft models.
LATERAL MODESGFC 600 makes it easy to track your desired lateral course. Roll, heading, NAV (GPS/VOR/LOC), back course and more are available.
VERTICAL MODESThe advanced vertical modes make it easy to manage climbs, descents and more with the GFC 600 system. Vertical modes include pitch hold, altitude hold with preselect, vertical speed, approach and more. Flight level change is available on select platforms.
Integrate, navigate, automate.FLIGHT DIRECTOR INTEGRATIONGuidance from your compatible navigation source (such as the GTN Xi, GTN or GNS series navigators) enables the GFC 600 system to offer flight director display on your compatible Garmin flight displays and instruments.
AUTOPILOT-COUPLED NAVIGATIONWith flight director guidance from compatible Garmin or third-party navigators, GFC 600 can fly a wide range of precision, nonprecision and GPS-guided approaches – as well as holds, procedure turns, missed approaches and more.
COUPLED VNAVWhen the GFC 600 system is paired with your GTN or GTN Xi series touchscreen navigator and compatible flight displays, fully coupled VNAV mode can fly a fully coupled vertical descent profile with automatic step-down altitude captures.3
SIMPLY GO-AROUNDWith support for a remote takeoff/go-around button, the autopilot can be cued to automatically capture the correct pitch attitude required to fly a missed approach then follow the procedure loaded in your compatible GPS navigator.
FLIGHT DISPLAY INTERFACEFor installations with compatible glass flight displays (such as the G600, G500 or our TXi series), interface capability is provided for GFC 600 autopilot mode annunciations, altitude preselect and flight director command bars.
THIRD-PARTY DISPLAY COMPATIBILITYGFC 600 is adaptable for use with a variety of third-party glass flight displays, instruments and navigation sources.
A superior suite of servos.POWERFULLY SMART SERVOSDigitally controlled speed and torque limits on the GFC 600 servos allow faster, crisper and more powerful response – ensuring optimum smoothness and comfort in flight.
BRUSHLESS SERVO MOTORSFor maximum reliability, GFC 600 servos incorporate brushless DC motors. This results in greater system efficiency and reduced maintenance requirements. The servos also provide virtually no control system friction with the autopilot turned off.
Advanced “safety net” features.SMART RUDDER BIAS FEATUREWhen appropriately equipped, the GFC 600 digital autopilot offers Smart Rudder Bias to assist with one-engine inoperative events. The Smart Rudder Bias feature helps by automatically identifying the affected engine and applying control inputs to give the pilot time to stabilize the aircraft.
AUTOMATIC LVL MODEDistracted or disoriented? A dedicated LVL mode button on the autopilot controller commands the autopilot to automatically return the aircraft to straight-and-level flight.
GARMIN ESP CORRECTIVE TECHNOLOGYWhen a pilot is hand-flying, this proactive feature functions independently of the autopilot, using the system’s servos to gently nudge the controls back toward level flight if pitch or roll deviations exceed recommended limits. Garmin ESP can be disabled to allow for intentional maneuvers.
OVERSPEED/UNDERSPEED PROTECTIONTo help keep the aircraft flying at safe airspeeds, GFC 600 provides overspeed and underspeed protection with automatic pitch adjustments and audible “airspeed, airspeed” pilot alerts.
Retrofit made simple.APPROVED MODEL LIST CERTIFICATIONWith supplemental type certification completed for a growing list of aircraft models, see your authorized Garmin dealer for an approved GFC 600 system installation that meets your mission requirements and budget.
SUPPORT TO KEEP YOU FLYINGBacked by a comprehensive warranty and the industry’s No. 1-rated support team, GFC 600 is a total peace-of-mind investment for getting full utility out of your aircraft. See your authorized Garmin dealer to learn more.
1Yaw damper available on select aircraft installations2GMC 605C not available for all aircraft. GMC 605C installations require yaw damper, a compatible Garmin flight display and GTN or GTN Xi series navigator.3VNAV requires a compatible flight display and GTN/GTN Xi navigator. Not available for Cessna 182.Engineering enhancements are ongoing and may not be reflected in the pictures, videos and specifications.Supported Aircraft Aircraft Models Currently FAA Approved for GFC 600 Installation:
Air Tractor
Models: AT-802, AT-802A
Beechcraft Baron
Models: A55, B55, B55A, C55, C55A, D55, D55A, E55, E55A, 58, 58A, 58P, 58PA, 58TC*, 58TCA*
Smart Rudder Bias Approved: 58, 58A, B55, B55A
Beechcraft Bonanza
Models: 36, A36, A36TC
Cessna 182
Models: P, Q, R, S, T, T182, T182T
Cessna Grand Caravan
Model: 208, 208B
Cessna P210
Models: P210N
Cessna 310
Models: 310P, T310P, 310Q, T310Q
Smart Rudder Bias Approved: 310P, T310P, 310Q, T310Q
Cessna 310R
Models: 310R, T310R
Smart Rudder Bias Approved: 310R, T310R
Cessna 340
Models: 340, 340A
Smart Rudder Bias Approved: 340, 340A
Cessna 414
Model: 414A
Smart Rudder Bias Approved: 414A
Cessna 421
Model: 421B*, 421C
Smart Rudder Bias Approved: 421B
Cessna 425
Model: 425
Cessna 441
Model: 441
Cessna CitationJet
Model: 525*, 525A*
Beechcraft King Air
Models: C90, C90-1, C90A, C90B, C90SE, C90GT, C90GTi, E90
Beech King Air 200
Models: 200, B200
Beech King Air F90
Models: F90, F90-1
Pilatus PC-12
Models: PC-12/41, PC-12/45, PC-12/47*
Piper PA-31
Models: 300*, 310*, 325, 325CR, 350
Smart Rudder Bias Approved: 300, 310, 325, 325CR, 350
Piper PA-31T
Models: Cheyenne II
Smart Rudder Bias Approved
Piper PA-46
Models: 310P, 350P, 310P JetPROP, 350P JetPROP, 500TP Meridian
Piper PA-46 Matrix
Models: PA-46R-350T/li>
Socata TBM
Models: 700, A, B, C1, C2, N (TBM 850)
GFC 600 Certification Programs Currently In-progress:(Subject to change.)
GFC 600 Certification Programs Planned to Begin in the Next 12-months:(Not currently under development and subject to change.)
Piper PA-23-250 Aztec
Models: C*, D, E, F
Please note that G1000, G1000 NXi and Collins Pro Line equipped aircraft are excluded from the list above.
Aircraft Not Listed?
This list will be updated regularly as Garmin continues expanding GFC 600 availability to a wide range of single/twin-engine piston and turbine aircraft. If you are interested in GFC 600 for an aircraft model not listed above, please express your interest to us.
Can We Use Your Aircraft For Certification?
If you may be willing to allow us to use your aircraft in a certification program for GFC 600, please let us know.