GFC 500

Autopilot with Electronic Stability

And Protection

Part 23 AML STC Maintenance Manual

Includes Instructions for Continued Airworthiness

for STC SA01866WI

190-02291-01 2017 - 2020 Revision 6

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4 03/15/19 Added G3X Interface
Clarified inspection requirements and servo
5 07/05/19
replacement procedures
6 05/04/20 Added lightning strike replacement requirement

DOCUMENT PAGINATION

Section Pagination
Table of Contents i – vi
Section 1 1–4
Section 2 5–9
Section 3 10 – 10
Section 4 11 – 17
Section 5 18 – 22
Section 6 23 – 25
Section 7 26 – 26
Section 8 27 – 27
Section 9 28 – 41

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 TABLE OF CONTENTS
PARAGRAPH PAGE
1. INTRODUCTION .................................................................................................................... 1
1.1 Content, Scope, Purpose ................................................................................................. 1
1.2 Applicability ...................................................................................................................... 1
1.3 Organization..................................................................................................................... 1
1.4 Definitions/Abbreviations ................................................................................................. 2
1.5 Units of Measure .............................................................................................................. 3
1.6 Reference Publications .................................................................................................... 3
1.7 Revision and Distribution ................................................................................................. 4
1.8 Garmin Technical Support ............................................................................................... 4
2. SYSTEM DESCRIPTION ....................................................................................................... 5
2.1 Equipment Descriptions ................................................................................................... 5
2.2 GFC 500 Interface Summary ........................................................................................... 6
2.3 Power Requirements ....................................................................................................... 7
2.4 Electrical Bonding ............................................................................................................ 7
3. CONTROL AND OPERATION............................................................................................. 10
3.1 GMC 507........................................................................................................................ 10
3.2 Autopilot Disconnect/Trim Interrupt Switch .................................................................... 10
3.3 Trim Switch .................................................................................................................... 10
3.4 Go Around (GA) Switch ................................................................................................. 10
4. INSTRUCTIONS FOR CONTINUED AIRWORTHINESS .................................................... 11
4.1 Airworthiness Limitations ............................................................................................... 11
4.2 Servicing Information ..................................................................................................... 12
4.3 Maintenance Intervals .................................................................................................... 14
4.4 Visual Inspection ............................................................................................................ 15
4.5 Electrical Bonding Test .................................................................................................. 16
4.6 Disconnect Tone and Sonalert Test............................................................................... 17
5. TROUBLESHOOTING ......................................................................................................... 18
5.1 GFC 500 Failure Messages ........................................................................................... 18
5.2 General Troubleshooting ............................................................................................... 18
5.3 GFC 500 Interconnect Drawings.................................................................................... 22
5.4 Connector Layout........................................................................................................... 22
6. EQUIPMENT REMOVAL & INSTALLATION ...................................................................... 23
6.1 GMC 507........................................................................................................................ 23
6.2 GSA 28 Servos .............................................................................................................. 25
7. GFC 500 LRU REPLACEMENT/CONFIGURATION & TESTING....................................... 26
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 7.1 GMC 507........................................................................................................................ 26
7.2 GSA 28 Servo ................................................................................................................ 26
8. GFC 500 SOFTWARE LOAD AND CONFIGURATION PROCEDURES ............................ 27
8.1 GMC 507 and GSA 28 Software Loading ...................................................................... 27
8.2 GFC 500 System Configuration ..................................................................................... 27
9. GFC 500 RETURN TO SERVICE PROCEDURE ................................................................ 28
9.1 Yaw Offset and Pitch/Roll Offset Calibration ................................................................. 28
9.2 Pre-Flight Test (PFT) ..................................................................................................... 29
9.3 Normal Mode Tests........................................................................................................ 29

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 LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS
FIGURE PAGE
Figure 2-1 – GMC 507 .................................................................................................................. 5
Figure 2-2 – GFC 500 System Overview ...................................................................................... 6
Figure 2-3 – Electrical Bonding Preparation – Nut Plate .............................................................. 8
Figure 2-4 – Electrical Bonding Preparation – Bolt/Nut Joint ........................................................ 8
Figure 2-5 – Electrical Bonding Preparation – Terminal Lug ........................................................ 8
Figure 5-1 – Attitude Calibration Invalid ...................................................................................... 20
Figure 6-1 – GMC 507 Installation with rack ............................................................................... 24
Figure 6-2 – GMC 507 Installation without rack .......................................................................... 24

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 LIST OF TABLES
TABLE .................................................................................................................................. PAGE
Table 1-1 – Required Documents ................................................................................................. 3
Table 1-2 – Garmin Reference Documents .................................................................................. 3
Table 1-3 – Other Reference Documents ..................................................................................... 3
Table 2-1 – Power Requirements ................................................................................................. 7
Table 2-2 – Electrical Bonding ...................................................................................................... 7
Table 4-1 – Maintenance Intervals .............................................................................................. 14
Table 4-2 – Visual Inspection Procedure .................................................................................... 15
Table 4-3 – Lightning Strike Inspection Procedure ..................................................................... 16

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1. Introduction
1.1 Content, Scope, Purpose
This document provides maintenance instructions and Instructions for Continued Airworthiness
(ICA) for the GFC 500 Autopilot with Electronic Stability and Protection as installed under
Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) SA01866WI.

1.2 Applicability
This document applies to all Part 23 aircraft equipped with the GFC 500 installed under AML
STC SA01866WI.
Modification of an aircraft by STC SA01866WI obligates the aircraft operator to include the
maintenance information provided by this document in the operator’s Aircraft Maintenance
Manual and the operator’s Aircraft Scheduled Maintenance Program.

1.3 Organization
The following outline briefly describes the organization of this manual:
Section 2: System Description
Provides a complete description of the type design change associated with installing the GFC
500 Autopilot. Also provides an interface summary, power requirements, and instructions on
electrical bonding.
Section 3: Control and Operation
Provides brief instructions on controls and operation.
Section 4: Instructions for Continued Airworthiness
Provides maintenance instructions for continued airworthiness of the GFC 500 Autopilot.
Section 5: Troubleshooting
Provides troubleshooting information to aid in diagnosing and resolving potential problems with
the GFC 500 Autopilot.
Section 6: Equipment Removal & Replacement
Gives instructions for the removal and replacement of GFC 500 Autopilot equipment.
Section 7: GFC 500 LRU Replacement/Configuration & Testing
Gives instructions for loading software, configuring, and testing of GFC 500 Autopilot
equipment.
Section 8: GFC 500 Software Load and Configuration Procedures
Gives instructions for loading software and configuring the GFC 500 Autopilot.
Section 9: GFC 500 Return to Service Procedure
Specifies return-to-service procedures to be performed upon completion of maintenance of the
GFC 500 Autopilot.

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1.4 Definitions/Abbreviations
ADI: Attitude Director Indicator
AML: Approved Model List
ARP: Aerospace Recommended Practice
ASTM: American Society for Testing and Materials
CDI: Course Deviation Indicator
CFR: Code of Federal Regulations
CWS: Control Wheel Steering
DDM: Difference in Depth of Modulation
DTK: Desired Track
ESP: Electronic Stability and Protection
FAA: Federal Aviation Administration
GPS: Global Positioning System
ICA: Instructions for Continued Airworthiness
ILS: Instrument Landing System
LRU: Line Replaceable Unit
OBS: Omni-Bearing Selector
PFT: Pre-Flight Test
SAE: Society of Automotive Engineers
STC: Supplemental Type Certificate
VOR: VHF Omnidirectional Radio

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 1.5 Units of Measure
Unless otherwise stated, all units of measure are English units.

1.6 Reference Publications

All of the documents listed in Table 1-1 and Table 1-2 are available for download through the
Dealer Resource Center section of the Garmin web site. Refer to Section 1.7 for details.

The documents listed in Table 1-1 are required by this maintenance manual to perform
maintenance on the GFC 500 Autopilot. It is the responsibility of the owner/operator to ensure
that the latest versions of these documents are used during operation, servicing or maintenance
of the airplane. Note: There is a model-specific installation manual addendum for each model
covered. Each has a different dash number. Refer to the Master Drawing List 005-01264-00 for
applicability.
Table 1-1 – Required Documents
Document Number Title
005-01264-00 Master Drawing List GFC 500 Autopilot with Electronic Stability and Protection Part 23
AML STC
190-02291-00 GFC 500 Autopilot with Electronic Stability and Protection Part 23 AML STC Installation
Manual
190-02291-XX GFC 500 Autopilot with Electronic Stability and Protection Part 23 AML STC Model-
Specific Installation Manual Addendum
190-01112-12 G5 Electronic Flight Instrument Pilot’s Guide for Certified Aircraft
190-02472-00 G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide for Certified Aircraft

The documents listed in Table 1-2 are recommended to be available during the performance of
maintenance activities.
Table 1-2 – Garmin Reference Documents
Document Number Title
190-01112-11 Garmin G5 Electronic Flight Instrument Part 23 AML STC Maintenance Manual
190-02291-00 Garmin GFC 500 Autopilot with Electronic Stability and Protection Part 23 AML STC
Installation Manual
190-01112-12 G5 Electronic Flight Instrument Pilot’s Guide for Certified Aircraft
190-02472-02 Garmin G3X Touch Electronic Flight Instrument System Part 23 AML STC Maintenance
Manual includes Instructions for Continued Airworthiness
190-02472-00 G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide for Certified Aircraft

Table 1-3 – Other Reference Documents

Document Number Title
AC 43.13-1B FAA Advisory Circular, Acceptable Methods, Techniques, and Practices
– Aircraft Inspection and Repair
AC 43.13-2B FAA Advisory Circular, Acceptable Methods, Techniques, and Practices
– Aircraft Alterations
SAE ARP1870 Aerospace Systems Electrical Bonding and Grounding for Electromagnetic Compatibility
and Safety

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SAE AS4461 Assembly and Soldering Criteria for High Quality/High Reliability Soldered Wire and
Cable Termination in Aerospace Vehicles
SAE AS50881 Wiring, Aerospace Vehicle
ASTM F 2490-05 Standard Guide for Aircraft Electrical Load and Power Source Capacity Analysis

1.7 Revision and Distribution

This document is required for maintaining the continued airworthiness of the GFC 500 Autopilot.
When this document is revised, every page will be revised to indicate current revision level.
Garmin Dealers may obtain the latest revision of this document on the Garmin Dealer Resource
Center website.
Owner/operators may obtain the latest revision of this document from the https://fly.garmin.com
Support page, or by contacting a Garmin dealer, contacting Garmin Product Support at 913-
397-8200, toll free 866-739-5687, or using around the world contact information on
https://fly.garmin.com/.
A Garmin Service Bulletin describing the revision to this document will be sent to Garmin
dealers if the revision is determined to be significant.

1.8 Garmin Technical Support

For technical support contact, Garmin Aviation Product Support at 913-397-8200 (toll free 866-
739-5687) or by using the around the world contact information on www.flygarmin.com.

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2. System Description
2.1 Equipment Descriptions
2.1.1 GMC 507 Autopilot Mode Controller
The GMC 507 Autopilot mode controller is shown in Figure 2 1. The switches on the front panel
of the GMC 507 provide inputs to the G5 instrument and GSA 28 servos for flight director
computations. The GMC 507 also contains some of the system monitoring and audio functions
for the system.
Refer to the G5 Electronic Flight Instrument Pilot’s Guide for Certified Aircraft, 190-01112-12 or
to the G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide for Certified Aircraft, 190-02472-00 for operational
characteristics of the system.

Figure 2-1 – GMC 507

2.1.2 GSA 28 Servo

The GSA 28 is a smart servo. The autopilot, trim and ESP algorithms are performed by the
servo. The motor in the GSA 28 servo is a brushless DC motor. This brushless DC motor has
an inherent safety feature in that it cannot drive by itself and requires software commutation to
run. The brushless DC motor also has a lower backdrive friction than brushed motor or
steppers motors. The GSA 28 is limited to a maximum of 60 in-lbs of torque.
GFC 500 Autopilot systems may have up to three servos (pitch, roll, yaw, and pitch trim). The
yaw and pitch trim servos are optional and may not be available on all airframes. Most
installations will use bridle cables attached to the primary flight control cables using clamps.
New servo brackets, servo bridle cables, and clamps are installed by this STC.

2.1.3 Audio Output

The GMC 507 provides an analog audio output to an audio panel, plus an active low output to
drive an external aural alert device (e.g. sonalert). The analog audio can be interfaced to any
audio panel that has an unswitched and unmuted analog audio input. If no existing audio panel
is interfaced, a sonalert is required.
If installed in conjunction with a G3X system, the G3X PFD provides the audio and the GMC
507 is not connected to the audio panel. If a G5 is not installed as the standby instrument for
the G3X system, a sonalert is required.

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2.2 GFC 500 Interface Summary
The following figure provides a high-level summary of the GFC 500 autopilot system. The G5 is
required to be installed by STC SA01818WI or a G3X system installed by STC SA01899WI.
The minimum system requires the G5 in the attitude indicator position.

Figure 2-2 – GFC 500 System Overview

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2.3 Power Requirements
Table 2-1 below summarizes the power requirements for the GFC 500 LRUs.

Table 2-1 – Power Requirements

LRU Characteristics Specifications
Average Current Draw @ 14 VDC 0.11 A
Max Current Draw @ 14 VDC 0.20 A
GMC 507
Average Current Draw @ 28 VDC 0.06 A
Max Current Draw @ 28 VDC 0.11 A
Average Current Draw @ 14 VDC 0.36 A
Max Current Draw @ 14 VDC 1.80 A
GSA 28
Average Current Draw @ 28 VDC 0.20 A
Max Current Draw @ 28 VDC 0.90 A

2.4 Electrical Bonding

For the purposes of this STC, aircraft ground reference definitions vary according to airframe
type as defined in Table 2-2. Refer to the periodic test and reconditioned resistance values
corresponding to these ground reference definitions when performing the equipment bonding
tests in Section 4.5.
The periodic test value is the value allowed during the bonding checks specified in Section 4.5.
The reconditioned value is the value allowed on initial installation or if the bond must be
reworked if the periodic test value is exceeded.
Refer to SAE ARP 1870 Section 5 when surface preparation is required to achieve electrical
bond.

Table 2-2 – Electrical Bonding

Maximum Resistance Between GFC
500 Equipment Chassis and Ground
Aircraft Type Ground Reference Reference (mΩ)
Periodic Test Reconditioned
Nearby metal structure for servos
Metallic Airframe or 10.0 2.5
Instrument panel for GMC 507

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2.4.1 Consideration for Untreated or Bare Dissimilar Metals
The correct material finish is important when mating untreated or bare dissimilar metals.
Materials should be galvanically compatible. When corrosion protection is removed to make an
electrical bond any exposed area after the bond is completed should be protected again.
Additional guidance can be found in SAE ARP 1870 Section 5. Typical electrical bonding
preparation examples are shown in Figure 2-3, Figure 2-4, and Figure 2-5.

Figure 2-3 – Electrical Bonding Preparation – Nut Plate

Figure 2-4 – Electrical Bonding Preparation – Bolt/Nut Joint

Figure 2-5 – Electrical Bonding Preparation – Terminal Lug

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2.4.2 Preparation of Aluminum Surfaces
The following general procedure is recommended to prepare an aluminum surface for proper
electrical bonding.
1. Clean grounding location with solvent.
2. Remove non-conductive films or coatings from the grounding location.
3. Apply a chemical conversion coat such as Alodine 1200 to the bare metal.
4. Once the chemical conversion coat is dry, clean the area.
5. Install bonding equipment at grounding location.
6. After bond is complete, if any films or coatings were removed from the surface, reapply a
suitable film or coating to the surrounding area within 24 hours.
After satisfactory electrical bond is achieved, when it has been necessary to remove any high-
resistance protective coating, the area from which the coating has been removed should be
refinished with the same finish as is on the rest of the part within 24 hours. In cases where the
parts come in with certain areas spot-faced, or if there is no finish on the part (bare metal), apply
conformal coating over the bond joint and hardware per MIL-I-46058 or clear lacquer per TT-L-
20A in order to facilitate future inspection. Refer to the model specific Aircraft Maintenance
Manual or Standard Practices Manual for surface protection requirements applicable to affected
areas. The correct material finish is important when mating untreated or bare dissimilar metals.
They should be galvanically compatible. When corrosion protection is removed to make an
electrical bond, any exposed area after the bond is completed should be protected again.
Additional guidance can be found in SAE ARP 1870 Section 5.
For a more detailed procedure, refer to SAE ARP 1870 Sections 5.1 and 5.5.

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3. Control and Operation
3.1 GMC 507
The GMC 507 provides GFC 500 Autopilot mode selections and annunciations. Refer to the G5
Electronic Flight Instrument Pilot’s Guide for Certified Aircraft, 190-01112-12, or to the G3X
Touch Pilot’s Guide for Certified Aircraft, 190-02472-00 for operational characteristics of the
system.

3.2 Autopilot Disconnect/Trim Interrupt Switch

An AP DISC/TRIM INT switch is provided on the pilot’s flight controls to allow for manual
disconnect of the autopilot system and to interrupt the electric pitch trim.

3.3 Trim Switch

If the GFC 500 Autopilot includes a pitch trim servo, a TRIM switch is provided on the pilot’s
flight controls to allow for manual electric control of the pitch trim system. If the autopilot is
engaged and the TRIM switch is pressed, the autopilot will disengage.

3.4 Go Around (GA) Switch

A GO AROUND switch is provided for engagement of the go around mode. When go around
mode is engaged, the autopilot engages in wings level roll attitude and nose up pitch attitude.
The pitch attitude is dependent on the aircraft model. Refer to the appropriate GFC 500
Autopilot Airplane Flight Manual Supplement for the go around pitch attitude.

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4.2 Servicing Information
Servicing of the GFC 500 Autopilot equipment is ‘on condition’. In the event of system failure,
troubleshoot the GFC 500 Autopilot in accordance with Section 5.
4.2.1 On Condition Servicing
‘On Condition’ replacement and/or servicing should occur when an item exhibits conditions,
symptoms, and/or abnormalities defined in Section 5 of this manual. Replacement and/or
servicing should be made only after the technician troubleshoots the system to the extent
determined necessary by using the guidance in this manual along with common avionics
maintenance practices.

The remainder of this document is organized in the following fashion:

• Section 4.3 lists maintenance requirements related to the GFC 500 Autopilot.
• Section 6 gives instructions regarding the removal and replacement of GFC 500
equipment and parts.
• Section 7 gives configuration and testing instructions to be accomplished if GFC 500
equipment or parts are removed or replaced.
• Section 9 specifies system return-to-service procedures.

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4.2.2 Required Tools
The following tools are needed to perform maintenance tasks on GFC 500 Autopilot equipment:
• Calibrated Milliohm meter with Kelvin probes, OR
o Ammeter capable of measuring 1.5 Amps of current with a minimum resolution of
0.1A.
o Voltmeter capable of measuring millivolts with a minimum resolution of 0.1mV.
o Variable DC Power Supply capable of providing 1 amp current
• 3/32” Hex tool
• Calibrated VHF NAV/COM/ILS ramp tester or equivalent
• Calibrated pitot/static ramp tester
• Outdoor line-of-site to GPS satellite signals or GPS indoor repeater
• Headset/microphone
• Ground Power Unit
• Calibrated Flight Control Cable Tension Meter or equivalent
• Calibrated torque wrench capable of measuring 0 – 70 in/lbs.
• Standard sockets & wrenches

4.2.3 Special Tools

There are no special tools required to perform maintenance on the GFC 500 Autopilot.

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4.3 Maintenance Intervals
Table 4-1 shows systems and items, installed by this STC, which must undergo tests or checks
at specific intervals. If the interval is shown to be in flight time as well as calendar months, the
first interval reached should be used as the limit.
Those inspections that are based on flight time or calendar elapsed time or cycles shall have
specific intervals stated in Table 4-1.

Table 4-1 – Maintenance Intervals

Manual
Item Description/Procedure Interval
Section No.
Following removal
and replacement of
Verify bonding of GMC 507 rack (if the racks or brackets
Equipment electrical installed), GMC 507 (if installed without
4.5 AND
Bonding Test rack), GSA 28 mounting brackets, and
any associated bonding components Every 2000 flight
hours or ten years,
whichever is first
Equipment Bonding Visual At any suspected or
Inspection – suspected Inspection of bonding Components Table 4-3 actual lightning
lightning strike strike

GFC 500 Equipment Visual inspection of GFC 500 At every annual

4.4
Visual Inspection components inspection

Disconnect Tone and Functional test of Audio output and/or At every annual
4.6
Sonalert Test Sonalert inspection
GSA 28 Servos Removal and Replacement 6.2 On Condition
GMC 507 Autopilot Mode
Removal and Replacement 6.1 On Condition
Controller
With aircraft
Servos, Servo Control
manufacturer’s
Cables and associated Visual Inspection Table 4-2
required primary
hardware
control cable checks

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4.4 Visual Inspection
Perform a visual inspection in accordance with requirements in Table 4-2. Check for corrosion,
damage, or other defects of the GMC 507 and the GSA 28s. Replace any damaged parts as
required. Inspection may require the temporary removal of a unit or units to gain access to
connectors. Follow guidance in Section 6 for equipment removal and replacement. Refer to
the aircraft manufacturer service or maintenance manual for instructions on access panel
locations.

Table 4-2 – Visual Inspection Procedure

Item Description/Procedure Initials
a) Conduct a visual inspection of the GMC 507 and GSA 28 equipment installations in
accordance with 14 CFR Part 43, Appendix D. If the equipment does not pass the
visual inspection, complete the following procedure:
i. Correct improper installations and ensure that all install racks, brackets, and
fasteners are secure. Correct improper wire routing and ensure that the wire
harness is securely mounted. Replace install racks, brackets, wiring and
GFC 500 Equipment associated electrical bonding or shielding components with obvious defects
Visual Inspections ii. Complete the equipment electrical bonding test as described in section 4.5 for any
components that are replaced.
iii. Equipment shield terminations shall be free of corrosion and secure to the
backshell or aircraft ground.
b) Inspect all exposed wire harness for chafing, damage, proper routing of wire bundles
and security of attachment in accordance with AC 43.13-1B, Chapter 11, Section 8,
Paragraph 11-96.
a) Using a flashlight, inspect the GSA 28 servos, connectors, support structure, and
control cables to ensure that no corrosion, chafing, cracks, or other defects exist.
b) Have an assistant manually move the control surfaces from stop to stop and visually
observe the servo and control cabling/chain. Ensure there is no binding in the control
cabling or chain, that the capstan/sprocket rotates freely, and that there is no rough
turning or noise from the servo bearings.
c) Check the servo control cables in accordance with AC 43.13-1B, Chapter 7, Section
8, Paragraph 7-149 to ensure no fraying, corrosion, or other damage exists. If the
condition of any cable is questionable, replace it with a new one. Additionally, where
servo cables wrap around capstans and pulleys, measure the cable diameter with
cable tension applied. If the cable has lost 30% or more of its nominal diameter,
replace the servo cable.
d) Lubricate any aircraft cables which have been replaced by this STC (e.g. continuous
Servos, Servo travel pitch trim cables) in accordance with the service manual applicable to the
Control Cables, and aircraft model.
associated hardware
e) Check the tension on the servo control cables. Refer to the appropriate Install
Manual Addendum for the aircraft type for cable tension specifications:
f) Ensure that each cable is correctly attached to the existing flight control system as
shown in the appropriate Install Manual Addendum. If servo cable clamps are
installed, inspect the torque seal tamper indicator at the intersection of the cable and
clamps. If torque seal is cracked or damaged, remove cable clamps for further
inspection.
g) Visually inspect the condition of lock nuts, cable guard support plate, cable guard
posts, self-locking castle nuts, cotter pin, split lock washer, flat washer and the output
shaft to ensure no corrosion, cracks, or other defects exist.
h) For continuous travel servos only, visually inspect the condition of the idler pulley,
shaft, washer, and E-ring, to ensure no corrosion, chafing, cracks, or other defects
exist.

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 Table 4-3 – Lightning Strike Inspection Procedure
Item Description/Procedure Initials
In the event of a suspected or actual lightning strike to the aircraft, the bonding
components for the GFC 500 Autopilot (bonding straps, mounting hardware etc.) must be
inspected. If any damage is found, damaged components must be replaced in accordance
with specifications and procedures shown in Section 6. If any bonding components are
GMC 507, GSA 28 replaced, measure the resistance between the replaced component and aircraft ground.
Verify the resistance is less than or equal to 2.5mΩ.
For tube and fabric aircraft, if any part of the control surface shows signs of a lightning
strike, then the servo in that axis must be replaced.

4.5 Electrical Bonding Test

The following bonding tests are provided for aircraft that have a GFC 500 Autopilot installed as
a requirement beyond any that may be given in the aircraft maintenance manual.

4.5.1 Requirements
All GFC 500 equipment must be installed. For the GMC 507, the tests are performed with the
connectors connected. For the GSA 28, tests are conducted with the connector disconnected.
Gain access for the procedure listed below in Section 4.5.3 as required and in accordance with
the aircraft maintenance manual. It is recommended that these tests are conducted after visual
inspection of the zone to minimize access requirements.

4.5.2 Test Equipment

A milliohm meter and Kelvin probes are recommended for this test. However, an alternate
method may be used to provide equivalent results by using the following procedure and a
standard voltmeter, power supply with adjustable current limit, and ammeter. The test set up for
this alternate method is described below.
All test equipment used for the bond checks must be calibrated.

1. Connect the positive lead of the power supply to airframe ground. Connect/touch the
positive lead of the voltmeter to the same point.
NOTE
Ensure that the voltmeter and power supply probes do not touch, so as not to
induce contact resistance.
2. Touch negative lead of power supply to each of the test points listed while performing
Step 3. At each required point, configure the power supply to produce 1 amp before
measuring voltage. (Use an ammeter to ensure current is within minimum of 1 amp
±100 milliamp at each point). Do not allow the reference current to exceed 1.5 amps for
safety.
3. With the current set to 1A, the voltage reading will be the value of the bonding
resistance. Set the voltmeter to measure millivolts and null the reading. Measure the
voltage from airframe ground (step 1) to each required test points and record the
voltage. (Perform Step 2 at each required point and ensure that minimum of 1 amp
±100 milliamp is present when measuring the voltage.)

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 TIP: When a 1A current is used all the millivolt readings are the same as mΩ, and
required no further calculation of bond resistance. If 1 amp reference current cannot
be maintained and is higher divide the measured voltage by current to get the
resistance value.

4.5.3 Electrical Bonding Procedure

Using one of the two measurement methods in Section 4.5.2 record the bonding measurement
for the following equipment. Some equipment in the list is optional and may not be installed.
Ensure that the measurements do not exceed the values shown in Table 2-2. If the values
exceed those listed, perform the reconditioning procedure in Section 2.4.

• GMC 507 case: __________ mΩ

• GSA 28 (Roll) chassis: __________ mΩ
• GSA 28 (Pitch) chassis: __________ mΩ
• GSA 28 (Pitch Trim) chassis: __________ mΩ
• GSA 28 (Yaw Damper) chassis: __________ mΩ

4.6 Disconnect Tone and Sonalert Test

Perform the Disconnect Tone and Sonalert Functional Test at the intervals specified in Table
4-1.
1. Apply external electrical power to the aircraft and avionics systems.
2. Ensure that the GFC 500 Autopilot passes PFT.
3. Engage the autopilot by pressing the AP button on the GMC 507.
4. Disengage the autopilot by pressing the AP DISC/TRIM INT switch on the pilot’s flight
controls.
5. Verify that the normal autopilot disconnect tone plays.
a. If an audio panel is connected, verify that the autopilot disconnect tone plays through
the speaker and headphones. NOTE: The normal autopilot disconnect tone is three
high-low tones approximately three seconds in duration.
b. If a sonalert is connected, verify that the autopilot disconnect tone plays through the
sonalert. NOTE: The normal autopilot disconnect sonalert tone is a continuous 2000
Hz tone that plays for approximately 3 seconds.

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5. Troubleshooting
This section provides information to assist with troubleshooting if problems occur. See the GFC
500 Autopilot Configuration Log retained in the aircraft permanent records for a list of the
system configuration data. When troubleshooting the GFC 500 Autopilot, refer to the
interconnect diagrams retained with the aircraft permanent records.
Before troubleshooting the GFC 500 Autopilot, ensure that system configuration settings match
those recorded in the completed GFC 500 Autopilot Configuration Log that is retained in the
aircraft permanent records.

NOTE: For error message troubleshooting specific to the G5/GAD 29()/GMU 11 installation,
refer to the Garmin G5 Electronic Flight Instrument Part 23 AML STC Maintenance Manual
including ICA, p/n 190-01112-11.
NOTE: For error message troubleshooting specific to the G3X system installation, refer to the
Garmin G3X Touch Electronic Flight Instrument Part 23 AML STC Maintenance Manual
including ICA, p/n 190-02472-02.

5.1 GFC 500 Failure Messages

During operation of the GFC 500 Autopilot, the G5 may annunciate a failure or fault that is
specific to the GFC 500 Autopilot. Contact Garmin Technical Support for assistance in
troubleshooting the problem.

5.2 General Troubleshooting

5.2.1 General GFC 500 Troubleshooting
5.2.1.1 GFC 500 Will Not Engage
If the GFC 500 will not engage, the following troubleshooting steps may be used to help identify
the cause.
1. Verify that there are no red-X indications present on the G5 or G3X. Correct any red-X
indications that may be present. Refer to the G5 STC Maintenance Manual, Garmin p/n
190-01112-11 or the G3X STC Maintenance Manual, Garmin p/n 190-02472-02 for
further details.
2. Check for loose terminals on the circuit breaker connections on the power wire(s)
causing intermittent power connections. Also, check for intermittent circuit breakers.
3. Check that all connectors are fully seated, and that the jack screw connectors are fully
tightened on both sides of all connectors.
4. Check the security of harness attachments. If the harness is able to move around during
flight, the wires could pull on or vibrate the connector, causing intermittent connections.
5. Ensure that the GMC 507 is securely fastened to the panel or rack.
6. Check the wiring harness for faults, defects, or shorts to ground.
7. Disconnect the connectors on the GMC 507 and/or GSA 28s and check for any bent
pins or evidence of corrosion.
8. Check the AP Disc switch to verify it is not shorted.
a. For G5 systems perform the following:
i. Restart the G5 ADI in configuration mode.
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 ii. Navigate to the Flight Controls page group.
iii. Navigate to the "Autopilot Roll”, “Autopilot Pitch”, “Yaw Damper” (if
installed), “Pitch Trim” (if installed), and “Mode Control Panel” pages.
iv. On each of the above pages, scroll down to the line item labeled AP Disc
Input. With the AP DISC/TRIM INT switch not depressed, the line should
read “Open/High” for the GMC and “Open” for the servos. With the AP
DISC/TRIM INT switch depressed, the line should read “LOW”. If it does
not, troubleshoot the wiring.
b. For G3X systems perform the following:
i. Restart the G3X in configuration mode.
ii. Navigate to the System Information page.
iii. Navigate to the “ROLL”, “PITCH”, “PTRIM” (if installed), “YD” (if installed),
and “GMC” pages.
iv. On each of the above pages, locate the line item labeled AP Disc Input.
With the AP DISC/TRIM INT switch not depressed, the line should read
“Open/High” for the GMC, and “Open” for the servos. With the AP
DISC/TRIM INT switch depressed, the line should read “LOW”. If it does
not, troubleshoot the wiring.

5.2.1.2 GFC 500 Will Not Pass Pre-Flight Test (PFT)

If the GFC 500 will not pass Pre-Flight Test (PFT), the following troubleshooting steps may be
used to help identify the cause.
1. Verify that there are no red-X indications present on the G5 or G3X. Correct any red-X
indications that may be present. Refer to the G5 STC Maintenance Manual, Garmin p/n
190-01112-11 or the G3X STC Maintenance Manual, Garmin p/n 190-02472-02 for
further details.
2. For G5 Systems, verify that the Pitch/Roll Offset procedure has been completed.
a. Restart the G5 ADI in configuration mode.
b. Navigate to the Mode Control Panel page group
c. Navigate to the “Attitude Calibration” line item.
d. Verify that there is not a red “X” or “Invalid” shown on the line. Refer to Figure
5-1 below for a representative example.
e. If there is a red “X” or “Invalid” shown, repeat the Yaw Offset (if required) and
Pitch/Roll Offset Calibration as described in Section 9.1.

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 Figure 5-1 – Attitude Calibration Invalid

3. For G3X systems, verify that the Pitch/Roll Offset procedure has been completed.
a. Restart the G3X PFD in configuration mode.
b. Navigate to the System Information page group.
c. Select the GMC from the Device List.
d. Verify that there is not a Red “X” or “Invalid” shown in the Autopilot Controller Info
section.
e. If there is a red “X” or “Invalid” shown, repeat the Yaw Offset (if required) and
Pitch/Roll Offset Calibration as described in Section 9.1.

5.2.1.3 GFC 500 CAN Bus Errors

If there are CAN Bus errors, refer to the G5 Electronic Flight Instrument Part 23 AML STC
Maintenance Manual, Garmin p/n 190-01112-11 or the G3X STC Maintenance Manual, Garmin
p/n 190-02472-02 for troubleshooting.

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5.2.2 Electric Trim (if installed)
5.2.2.1 Electric Trim Does Not Run
If the Electric Trim does not run, the following troubleshooting steps may be used to help identify
the cause.
1. Check for loose terminals on the circuit breaker connections on the power wire(s)
causing intermittent power connections. Also, check for intermittent circuit breakers.
2. Check that all connectors are fully seated, and that the jack screw connectors are fully
tightened on both sides of all connectors.
3. Check the security of harness attachments. If the harness is able to move around during
flight, the wires could pull on or vibrate the connector, causing intermittent connections.
4. Check the wiring harness for faults, defects, or shorts to ground.
5. Check that the TRIM switch wiring is correct.
6. For G5 systems:
a. Restart the G5 ADI in configuration mode.
b. Navigate to the Flight Controls page group.
c. Navigate to the “Pitch Trim” page.
d. Scroll down to the “Trim Input” line. With the trim switch not depressed, the line
should read “-“. With the trim switch pressed in the NOSE DOWN direction, the line
should read “Nose Down”. With the trim switch pressed in the NOSE UP direction,
the line should read “Nose Up”.
7. For G3X Systems:
a. Restart the G3X PFD in configuration mode.
b. Navigate to the System Information Page group
c. Select the “PTRIM” page from the Device LIst.
d. Scroll down to the Trim input line. With the trim switch not depressed, the line
should read “-“. With the trim switch pressed in the NOSE DOWN direction, the
line should read “Nose Down”. With the trim switch pressed in the NOSE UP
direction, the line should read “Nose Up”.
8. Check that the trim servo motor and clutch operate.
9. For G5 systems:
a. Restart the G5 ADI in configuration mode.
b. Navigate to the Flight Controls page group.
c. Navigate to the “Pitch Trim” page.
d. Scroll down to the “Test Trim Movement” line and select it.
e. On the following screen, select either “Nose Up” or “Nose Down”. While the knob is
held in, the trim servo clutch should engage and the trim servo should drive.
10. For G3X systems:
a. Restart the G3X in configuration mode.
b. Navigate to the Trim Page group, Pitch Trim tab.
c. Scroll down to the “Pitch Trim Movement” line and select the “Test” button.

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 d. On the following screen, touch and hold either “Nose Up” or “Nose Down”. While the
button is pressed, the trim servo clutch should engage and the trim servo should
drive
11. Verify that the trim servo is installed and rigged per the aircraft-specific Install Manual
Addendum (190-02291-XX).
12. Verify that the aircraft trim system is rigged in accordance with the applicable Aircraft
Maintenance Manual (AMM), Shop Manual, or Service Manual, as applicable.

5.2.2.2 Electric Trim Speed Run Time Out of Range

If the Electric Trim Speed Run Time is outside of the range specified on the model-specific
Install Manual Addendum (190-02291-XX), the following troubleshooting steps may be used to
help identify the cause.
1. Verify that the GFC 500 system is configured as shown on the model-specific Install
Manual Addendum (190-02291-XX)
2. Verify that the trim servo is installed as shown on the model-specific Install Manual
Addendum (190-02291-XX)
3. Verify that the aircraft trim system is rigged in accordance with the applicable Aircraft
Maintenance Manual (AMM), Shop Manual, or Service Manual, as applicable.

5.3 GFC 500 Interconnect Drawings

For GFC 500 interconnect drawings reference Garmin document 190-02291-00.
5.4 Connector Layout
For GFC 500 LRU connector layout reference Garmin document 190-02291-00.

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6. Equipment Removal & Installation
This section describes how to remove and replace equipment associated with this STC. After
removal and replacement, the system must be configured and tested as described in Section 7.
Refer to the model-specific Installation Manual Addendums for unit locations and details. Refer
to the Master Drawing List, 005-01264-00 for the applicable addendum part number.
CAUTION:
When removing and/or replacing any GFC 500 component, always ensure
that aircraft power is off. Unplug any auxiliary power supplies.

NOTE:
MS21044-XX self-locking nuts are for one time use only and must be replaced if removed.

Cotter pins are for one time use only and must be replaced if removed.

6.1 GMC 507

Removal:
1. De-energize the GFC 500 system by pulling the AUTOPILOT circuit breaker.
2. Insert a 3/32” hex drive tool into the left and right access holes.
3. Turn the hex drive tool counterclockwise until the tool stops.
4. Pull the unit from the rack.
5. Disconnect the electrical connector (P5071) from the GMC 507.

Reinstallation:
NOTE:
Ensure the position of the GMC 507 retention mechanism is correct by inserting a 3/32” hex drive
tool into the access hole at the bottom of the face of the unit and turning the tool counterclockwise
until it fully stops.

1. Visually inspect the connector and pins for signs of damage. Repair any damage.
2. Connect the electrical connector (P5071) to the GMC 507.
3. Insert a 3/32” hex drive tool into the left and right access holes.
4. Slide unit into the rack or panel cutout until it stops.
5. Gently push on the GMC 507 bezel while turning the tool clockwise until the unit is
securely seated in the rack. Do not exceed 20 in-lbs. of torque.
6. Perform a functional check of the GMC 507 as required per Section 7.1.

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 Figure 6-1 – GMC 507 Installation with rack

Figure 6-2 – GMC 507 Installation without rack

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6.2 GSA 28 Servos
Removal:
1. Ensure that there is no electrical power to GSA 28 servos by pulling the AUTOPILOT
circuit breaker and TRIM SWITCH (if installed) circuit breaker.
2. Disconnect the electrical connector from the mating connector on the servo as
necessary (1P281 Roll, 2P281 Pitch, 3P281 Pitch Trim, 4P281 Yaw).
3. Disconnect the servo cables and remove the servo using the data provided in the
appropriate model-specific installation manual addendum. Refer to the Master Drawing
List 005-01264-00.

Reinstallation:
1. Visually inspect the connectors to ensure there are no bent or damaged pins. Repair
any damage.
2. Reinstall the servo and servo cables using the data provided in the appropriate model-
specific installation manual addendum. Refer to the Master Drawing List 005-01264-00.
3. Reconnect the electrical connector (1P281 for Roll, 2P281 for Pitch, 3P281 for Pitch
Trim, or 4P281 for Yaw, as applicable) to the mating connector on the servo.
4. Perform a functional check of the GSA 28 per Section 7.2

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7. GFC 500 LRU Replacement/Configuration & Testing
This section provides procedures to be followed after any GFC 500 LRU is replaced. At the
beginning of each LRU section, instructions are given to guide the technician for various
removal/replacement scenarios. These instructions define necessary procedures to be followed
for situations where original equipment was reinstalled as well as for situations where new
equipment (new serial number) is installed.

7.1 GMC 507

Original GMC 507 Reinstalled
If the removed GMC 507 is reinstalled, no software loading is required. This does not include
units that were returned for repair as their software is deleted during the repair testing process.
Continue to GMC 507 Test Procedure, Sections 9.1.1 and 9.3.2.
New Repair or Exchange GMC 507 Installed
If a new, repaired or exchanged GMC 507 is installed, the correct software must be loaded to
the unit. Refer to Section 8.1 for software loading procedures. Continue to the GMC 507 Test
Procedure, Sections 9.1, 9.1.1, and 9.3.2.

7.2 GSA 28 Servo

Original GSA 28 Reinstalled
No software loading is required if the removed GSA 28 is re-installed. This does not include
units that were returned for repair as their software is deleted during the repair testing process.
Continue to the applicable GSA 28 Test Procedure for the servo that was replaced:
Section 9.1.1 and 9.3.1.1 for Roll Servo
Section 9.1.1 and 9.3.1.2 for Pitch Servo
Section 9.1.1 and 9.3.1.3 for Pitch Trim Servo
Section 9.1.1 and 9.3.1.4 for Yaw Damper Servo
New, Repaired or Exchange GSA 28 Installed
If a new, repaired or exchanged GSA 28 is installed, the correct software must be loaded to the
unit. Refer to Section 8.1 for software loading procedures. Continue to the applicable GSA 28
Test Procedure for the servo that was replaced:
Section 9.1.1 and 9.3.1.1 for Roll Servo
Section 9.1.1 and 9.3.1.2 for Pitch Servo
Section 9.1.1 and 9.3.1.3 for Pitch Trim Servo
Section 9.1.1 and 9.3.1.4 for Yaw Damper Servo

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8. GFC 500 Software Load and Configuration Procedures
8.1 GMC 507 and GSA 28 Software Loading
1. Apply power to the G5/GFC 500 system.
2. On power-up, the GMC 507 and GSA 28 software versions are checked by the system.
If there is a mismatch (due to a replaced unit), the correct software is automatically
loaded to the unit(s) from the G5 or G3X. Refer to the Garmin G5 Electronic Flight
Instrument Part 23 AML STC Maintenance Manual including ICA, p/n 190-01112-11 if
the G5 was replaced or to the Garmin G3X Touch Electronic Flight Instrument System
Part 23 AML STC Maintenance Manual including ICA, p/n 190-02472-02 if the G3X PFD
was replaced.

8.2 GFC 500 System Configuration

For configuration items not related to the GFC 500 Automatic Flight Control System, refer to the
Garmin G5 Electronic Flight Instrument Part 23 AML STC Maintenance Manual including ICA,
p/n 190-01112-11 or the Garmin G3X Touch Electronic Flight Instrument System Part 23 AML
STC Maintenance Manual including ICA, p/n 190-02472-02.
NOTE: The G5 must be configured in accordance with the Garmin G5 Electronic Instrument
Part 23 AML STC Installation Manual prior to configuring the GFC 500 Autopilot.
NOTE: The G3X must be configured in accordance with the Garmin G3X AML STC IM prior to
configuring the GFC 500 Autopilot
NOTE: To start the G5 in configuration mode, hold down the knob while powering on the G5.
Configuration selections are made by rotating and pressing the knob on the face of the G5 as
necessary to select the correct configurations. Each configuration item is saved as it is made.
NOTE: To start the G3X in configuration mode, hold down the MENU button while powering on
the G3X. Configuration selections are made through the G3X as necessary to select the correct
configurations. Each configuration item is saved as it is made.
Configure the GFC 500 Autopilot as shown on the aircraft-specific installation manual
addendum (190-02291-XX). Refer to the Master Drawing List 005-01264-00 for the correct
installation manual addendum part number.

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9. GFC 500 Return to Service Procedure
The following sections will verify the proper operation of the GFC 500 Autopilot after
maintenance has been performed on the system. Operational information regarding the GFC
500 Autopilot can be found in the G5 Electronic Flight Instrument Pilot’s Guide for Certified
Aircraft, p/n 190-01112-12 or the G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide for Certified Aircraft, p/n 190-02472-
00.

9.1 Yaw Offset and Pitch/Roll Offset Calibration

Perform the following procedures if the GMC 507 is replaced or when the GMC 507 rack is
removed or loosened.
NOTE: If the G5 ADI has been replaced, perform the G5 pitch/roll offset procedures outlined in
Garmin G5 Electronic Flight Instrument Part 23 AML STC Maintenance Manual including ICA,
p/n 190-01112-11 before completing this section.
NOTE: If the G3X system ADAHRS has been replaced, perform the pitch/roll offset procedures
outlined in Garmin G3X Touch Electronic Flight Instrument System Part 23 AML STC
Maintenance Manual including ICA, p/n 190-02472-02 before completing this section.

9.1.1 G5 Systems
1. Start the G5 ADI in configuration mode by pressing and holding the knob while applying
power to the system.
2. If the GMC 507 is installed in a panel that is perpendicular to the aircraft forward motion,
skip to step 6. If the GMC 507 is installed in a panel which is not perpendicular to the
aircraft forward motion (i.e. in a canted panel), Navigate to the Flight Controls -> Mode
Control Panel -> Calibrate Yaw Offset page and press the knob.
3. Scroll through the yaw offset calibration pages, following the instructions on each page
to ensure that the system is ready for calibration.
4. Select the appropriate value of yaw offset and press the knob.
5. When the test is complete, select Done to return to the Flight Controls -> Mode Control
Panel page.
6. Navigate to the Flight Controls -> Mode Control Panel -> Calibrate Pitch/Roll page and
press the knob.
7. Scroll through the pitch/roll calibration pages, following the instructions on each page to
ensure that the system is ready for calibration.
8. Select Calibrate to start the calibration process.
9. When the test is complete, select Done to return to the Flight Controls -> Mode Control
Panel page.

9.1.2 G3X Systems

1. Start the G3X PFD in configuration mode by pressing and holding the MENU button
while applying power to the system.
2. If the GMC 507 is installed in a panel that is perpendicular to the aircraft forward motion,
skip to step 6. If the GMC 507 is installed in a panel which is not perpendicular to the
aircraft forward motion (i.e. in a canted panel), Navigate to the Autopilot page group,
General tab and touch the value on the Mode Control Panel Yaw Offset row.
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 3. Follow the on-screen instructions.
4. Select the appropriate value of yaw offset.
5. When the value is entered, select Save to return to the Autopilot page group, General
Tab.
6. Touch the “Calibrate” button on the Mode Control Panel Pitch/Roll row.
7. Select Calibrate to start the calibration process.
8. When the process is complete, select Done to return to the Autopilot page group,
General Tab.
9. Restart the G3X System in normal mode.

9.2 Pre-Flight Test (PFT)

Pre-Flight Test (PFT) is accomplished automatically by the GFC 500 Autopilot after the system
is powered up in normal mode.
1. Apply electrical power to the aircraft.
2. Verify that the G5 or G3X PFD displays PFT on the display during PFT.
3. Verify that at the conclusion of PFT, the PFT annunciation is removed from the G5 or
G3X PFD.
4. Disable any GPS navigator or antenna providing signal to the G5 or G3X by pulling its
circuit breaker or by ensuring that the antenna is not receiving any GPS signal.
5. Using an air data test set, apply 35-40 knots of airspeed.
6. Verify that the ESP roll indices are displayed at the appropriate left and right roll attitude
on the G5 or the G3X PFD. Refer to the appropriate model-specific installation manual
addendum for model specific information on the placement of the roll indices.
7. Return the air data test set to ambient pressure.
8. Enable the GPS providing signal to the G5 and/or G3X.

9.3 Normal Mode Tests

The tests in the following sections are performed with the system in normal mode.
NOTE: Throughout the following sections:
1. A normal autopilot disconnect will be accompanied by a normal disconnect aural alert
(three high-low tones approximately three seconds in duration) through the cockpit
speaker(s) and headphones and a continuous tone from the sonalert for approximately
three seconds (if installed).
2. An abnormal disconnect will be accompanied by an abnormal disconnect aural alert
(continuous high-low tones) through the cockpit speaker(s) and headphones and a
continuous tone from the sonalert (if installed). The abnormal disconnect tones can be
cancelled by pressing the AP button on the GMC 507, the knob on the G5 (if installed),
the AP DISC/TRIM INT switch on the pilot’s flight controls, or by touching the Autopilot
Status bar on the G3X PFD (if installed).
3. If the aircraft is not equipped with a pitch trim servo, disregard the steps for pitch trim
servos.

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 4. Depending on the aircraft and the control system, the pitch trim may run automatically at
any time while the autopilot is engaged. If it gets to the end of its travel, an amber TRIM
annunciation may appear.
5. If the aircraft is not equipped with a yaw damper servo, disregard the steps for yaw
damper servos.
6. If the aircraft is configured for miles per hour (MPH) instead of knots (kts), utilize MPH as
the unit in any step that references kts. Conversion of value is not required.

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9.3.1 Servo Tests
If a servo has been removed and reinstalled (or replaced), perform the following steps.
1. Load software as shown in Section 8.1.
2. Power the GFC 500 in normal mode.
3. Complete Pre-Flight Test (PFT) as shown in Section 9.2.
4. Proceed to the sub-section below as appropriate for the servo that has been replaced.

9.3.1.1 Roll Servo Functional Check

1. Verify that the steps in Section 9.3.1 have been completed.
2. Center the heading bug on the aircraft heading.
3. Engage the autopilot by pressing the AP button on the GMC 507.
4. Verify that the roll control is restricted from free movement.
5. Press the HDG button to engage roll mode.
6. Rotate the heading bug to the left of the current aircraft heading.
7. Ensure that the command bars indicate a left roll and that the servo drives the flight
controls to the left.
8. Rotate the heading bug to the right of the current aircraft heading.
9. Ensure that the command bars indicate a right roll and that the servo drives the flight
controls to the right.
10. Firmly grasp the control wheel and press the AP DISC/TRIM INT switch on the pilot’s
flight controls.
11. Verify that the autopilot disconnects and the roll control moves freely.

9.3.1.2 Pitch Servo Functional Check

1. Verify that the steps in Section 9.3.1 have been completed.
2. Center the elevator controls approximately mid-travel.
3. Engage the autopilot by pressing the AP button on the GMC 507.
4. Verify that the pitch control is restricted from free movement.
5. Rotate the NOSE UP/DN thumbwheel on the GMC 507 UP three clicks.
6. Ensure that the flight director command bars indicate a pitch up and that the pitch servo
drives the controls in a nose up direction. NOTE: In some aircraft, some assistance may
be needed to drive the flight controls against any counterweight or springs.
7. Rotate the NOSE UP/DN thumbwheel on the GMC 507 DN three clicks.
8. Apply continuous forward pressure on the pitch control in a nose down direction.
9. Ensure that TRIM UP is displayed on the G5 or G3X PFD.
10. Apply continuous aft pressure to the flight controls in a nose up direction.
11. Ensure that TRIM DN is displayed on the G5 or G3X PFD.
12. Rotate the NOSE UP/DN thumbwheel on the GMC 507 DN three clicks.

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 13. Ensure that the flight director command bars indicate a pitch down and that the pitch
servo drives the controls in a nose down direction.
14. Firmly grasp the control wheel and press the AP DISC/TRIM INT switch on the pilot’s
flight controls.
15. Verify that the autopilot disconnects and the pitch control moves freely.

9.3.1.3 Pitch Trim Servo Functional Check (If Installed)

1. Verify that the steps in Section 9.3.1 have been completed.
2. Press the TRIM switch on the pilot’s flight controls in the NOSE UP direction.
3. Verify that the trim runs in the nose up direction.
4. While the trim is running, depress the AP DISC/TRIM INT switch on the pilot’s flight
controls and verify that the pitch trim stops running.
5. Press the TRIM switch on the pilot’s flight controls in the NOSE DN direction.
6. Verify that the trim runs in the nose down direction.
7. Adjust the trim all the way to the nose down stop.
8. While monitoring elapsed time, actuate the TRIM Switch on the pilot’s flight controls in
the NOSE UP direction until the trim runs against the nose up mechanical stop.
9. Verify that the elapsed time for full travel of the pitch trim is within the range specified in
the appropriate model-specific installation manual addendum (190-02291-XX). If the
elapsed time is not within the specified range, refer to Section 5.2 in this manual.
10. While monitoring elapsed time, actuate the TRIM Switch on the pilot’s flight controls in
the NOSE DN direction until the trim runs against the nose down mechanical stop.
11. Verify that the elapsed time for full travel of the pitch trim is within the range specified in
the appropriate model-specific installation manual addendum (190-02291-XX). If the
elapsed time is not within the specified range, refer to Section 5.2 in this manual.

9.3.1.4 Yaw Damper Functional Check (if Installed)

1. Verify that the steps in Section 9.3.1 have been completed.
2. Engage the Yaw Damper by pressing the YD button the GMC 507.
3. Verify that resistance if felt in the rudder pedals.

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9.3.2 GFC 500 Functional Checks
Perform the following test procedures when the GMC 507 is replaced.

9.3.2.1 Autopilot Switch Checks

1. Power up the system in normal mode.
2. Complete Pre-Flight Test (PFT) as shown in Section 9.2.
3. Actuate the TRIM switch on the pilot’s flight controls in the nose down (forward)
direction.
4. Verify that the Pitch Trim Servo engages and drives the airplane trim system in a Nose
Down direction.
5. Release the TRIM Switch.
6. Actuate the TRIM switch on the pilot’s flight controls in the nose up (aft) direction.
7. Verify that the Pitch Trim Servo engages and drives the airplane trim system in a Nose
Up direction.
8. Release the TRIM switch.
9. Engage the Autopilot by pressing the AP button on the GMC 507.
10. Press the AP DISC/TRIM INT switch on the pilot’s flight controls.
11. Verify that the autopilot disengages.
12. Engage the Autopilot by pressing the AP Button on the GMC 507.
13. Press the AP button on the GMC 507.
14. Verify that the autopilot disengages but the YD remains engaged.
15. Press the AP DISC/TRIM INT switch on the pilot’s flight controls
16. Press the GO AROUND switch.
17. Verify the following:
a. TO is annunciated for both lateral and vertical modes on the G5 or G3X PFD.
b. The flight director command bars are displayed and indicate wings level and
pitch up to the angle as shown on the appropriate Install Manual Addendum
(190-02291-XX).
18. Press the FD button on the GMC 507.
19. Verify that the flight director command bars are no longer displayed.

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9.3.2.2 Manual Electric Pitch Trim Speed Check
1. Manually adjust pitch trim fully against either mechanical stop.
2. Actuate the TRIM switch on the pilot’s flight controls until the trim runs against the other
mechanical stop while monitoring the run time.
3. Verify that the elapsed time for full travel of the pitch trim is within the range specified on
the appropriate model-specific installation manual addendum (190-02291-XX). If the
elapsed time is not within the specified range, refer to Section 5.2 in this manual.
4. Repeat the test in the opposite direction.

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9.3.2.3 Interface Checks
NOTE: Ensure that the flight controls are in a neutral position before performing the following
checks.
1. Set the heading bug to the current aircraft heading.
2. Engage the autopilot by pressing the AP button on the GMC 507.
3. Verify that ROL and PIT are displayed on the G5 or G3X PFD.
4. Verify that the flight director command bars are displayed in level pitch and roll attitude.
5. Press the HDG button on the GMC 507 to engage heading mode.
6. Verify that HDG replaces ROL on the G5 or G3X PFD.
7. Adjust the heading bug to the left of the aircraft heading.
8. Verify that the flight director command bars indicate a left turn, and that the flight controls
move toward the left.
9. Adjust the heading bug to the right of the aircraft heading.
10. Verify that the flight director command bars indicate a right turn, and that the flight
controls move toward the right.
11. Center the heading bug at the aircraft heading.
12. Click the UP/DN thumbwheel on the GMC 507 UP four times.
13. Verify that the command bars indicate a fly up command and that the flight controls drive
in the pitch up direction. Note: In some aircraft, it may be necessary to counteract any
counterweight or control system springs to assist the servo.
14. Click the UP/DN thumbwheel on the GMC 507 DN eight times.
15. Verify that the command bars indicate a fly down command and that the flight controls
drive in the pitch down direction.
16. Press the AP DISC/TRIM INT switch to disengage the autopilot.
17. Press the FD button to remove the flight director bars from the G5 or G3X PFD.

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9.3.2.4 VOR Mode Check
1. Set the Course pointer on the CDI 15 degrees to the left of aircraft heading and ensure
that the CDI is displaying VOR navigation information.
2. Simulate a VOR signal with a “TO” course equal to the aircraft heading.
3. Engage the autopilot by pressing the AP button on the GMC 507.
4. Verify ROL and PIT are displayed on the G5 or G3X PFD.
5. Press the NAV button on the GMC 507.
6. Verify that VOR is displayed in white with ROL, AP, YD, and PIT in green on the G5 or
G3X PFD.
7. Verify that the flight director command bars are displayed in level pitch and roll attitude.
8. Slowly adjust the course pointer on the CDI toward the aircraft heading.
9. When the course pointer is within approximately five degrees of the aircraft heading,
verify that that VOR displays green on the G5 or G3X PFD and that ROL is not displayed
on the G5 or G3X PFD.
10. Center course pointer on the aircraft heading.
11. Adjust the simulated course 20 degrees to the left of current aircraft heading.
12. Verify that the flight director command bars indicate a left turn and that the flight controls
move toward a left turn.
13. Adjust simulated course to aircraft heading.
14. Adjust the simulated course on the nav test set 20 degrees to the right of current aircraft
heading.
15. Verify that the flight director command bars indicate a right turn and that the flight
controls move toward a right turn.
16. Adjust the simulated course to aircraft heading.
17. Press the NAV button on the GMC 507.
18. Verify ROL and PIT are displayed on the G5 or G3X PFD.
19. Press the AP DISC/TRIM INT switch to disengage the autopilot.
20. Press the FD button to remove the flight director bars from the G5 or G3X PFD.

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9.3.2.5 GPS Mode Check
1. On the GPS Navigator, enter a Direct-To flight plan to an airport that is generally in front
of the aircraft.
2. Ensure GPS is displayed as the active navigation source on the G5 or G3X PFD.
3. Engage the autopilot by pressing the AP button on the GMC 507.
4. Verify that ROL and PIT are displayed on the G5 or G3X PFD.
5. Press the NAV button on the GMC 507.
6. Verify that GPS replaces ROL on the G5 or G3X PFD.
7. Select OBS mode on the GPS navigator.
8. Adjust the OBS 3 degrees higher than the current DTK (Example: If the DTK is 272
degrees, adjust the OBS to 275 degrees).
9. Verify that the CDI moves to the left.
10. Verify that the flight director command bars indicate a left turn and that the flight controls
drive to the left.
11. Adjust the OBS three degrees lower than the current DTK.
12. Verify that the CDI moves to the right.
13. Verify that the flight director command bars indicate a right turn and that the flight
controls drive to the right.
14. Press the AP DISC/TRIM INT switch to disengage the autopilot.
15. Press the FD button to remove the flight director bars from the G5 or G3X PFD.

9.3.2.6 ILS APR Checks

1. Simulate an ILS (Localizer and Glideslope) using a ramp tester.
2. Tune the NAV radio to the Localizer frequency
3. Set the G5 or G3X to display the ILS.
4. Set the signal generator to simulate 0.093 DDM Left and 0.091 DDM Up signals.
5. Adjust the course pointer to aircraft heading.
6. Engage the autopilot by pressing the AP button on the GMC 507.
7. Verify ROL and PIT are displayed on the G5 or G3X PFD.
8. Press the APR button on the GMC 507.
9. Verify LOC and GS are displayed in white on the G5 or G3X PFD.
10. Slowly center the LOC deviation on the test set.
11. Verify that LOC turns green and ROL is extinguished on the G5 or G3X PFD.
12. Slowly center the GS deviation on the test set.
13. Verify that GS turns green and PIT is extinguished on the G5 or G3X PFD.
14. Apply left LOC deviation on the test set.
15. Verify that the flight director command bars indicate a left turn and that the flight controls
turn to the left.

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 16. Apply right LOC deviation on the test set.
17. Verify that the flight director command bars indicate a right turn and that the flight
controls turn to the right.
18. Center the LOC deviation on the test set.
19. Apply up GS deviation on the test set.
20. Verify that the flight director command bars indicate a pitch up and that the flight controls
drive in the pitch up direction.
21. Apply down GS deviation on the test set.
22. Verify that the flight director command bars indicate a pitch down and that the flight
controls drive in the pitch down direction.
23. Center the GS deviation on the test set.
24. Press the AP DISC/TRIM INT switch to disengage the autopilot.
25. Press the FD button to remove the flight director bars from the G5 or G3X PFD.

9.3.2.7 IAS Mode Check

An air data test set is required for this section
NOTE: Disable any ADS-B Transmitting equipment for this test to avoid interference with air
traffic control.
1. An air data test set is required for this section.
2. Set the air data test set to 3000 ft. altitude and 120 kts airspeed.
3. Engage the autopilot by pressing the AP button on the GMC 507.
4. Verify ROL and PIT are displayed on the GMC 507.
5. Press the IAS button on the GMC 507.
6. Verify that IAS is displayed in green and PIT extinguishes on the G5 or G3X PFD.
7. Verify that 120 KT (+/- 2 KT) is displayed to the right of IAS on the G5 or G3X PFD.
8. Rotate the UP/DN thumbwheel on the GMC 507 UP until 100 KT is displayed to the right
of IAS on the G5 or G3X PFD.
9. Verify that the flight director command bars indicate a pitch up command and the flight
controls respond in a nose up direction.
10. Rotate the UP/DN thumbwheel on the GMC 507 DN until 140 KT is displayed to the right
of IAS on the G5 or G3X PFD.
11. Verify that the flight director command bars indicate a pitch down command and the
flight controls respond in a nose down direction.
12. Rotate the UP/DN thumbwheel on the GMC 507 UP until 120 KT is displayed on the G5
or G3X PFD.
13. Verify that the flight director command bars indicate level pitch attitude.
14. Adjust the air data test set for 100 kts airspeed.
15. Verify that the flight director command bars indicate a pitch down command and the
flight controls respond in a nose down direction.
16. Adjust the air data test set for 140 kts airspeed.

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 17. Verify that the flight director command bars indicate a pitch up command and the flight
controls respond in a nose up direction.
18. Return the air data test set to 3000 ft. altitude and 120 kts airspeed.
19. Press the IAS button on the GMC 507 to deselect IAS mode.
20. Verify that PIT illuminates in green on the G5 or G3X PFD.
21. Press the AP DISC/TRIM INT switch to disengage the autopilot.
22. Press the FD button to remove the flight director bars from the G5 or G3X PFD.

9.3.2.8 VS Mode Check

NOTE: Disable any ADS-B Transmitting equipment for this test to avoid interference with air
traffic control.
1. Set the air data test set to 3000 ft. altitude and 120 kts airspeed, if not already there.
2. Engage the autopilot by pressing the AP button on the GMC 507.
3. Verify ROL and PIT are displayed on the G5 or G3X PFD.
4. Press the VS button on the GMC 507 to engage VS mode
5. Verify VS is displayed in green and PIT extinguishes on the G5 or G3X PFD.
6. Verify that +0 is displayed to the right of VS on the G5 and that the VS bug setting is
shown at the bottom right of the G5 or in the autopilot mode annunciation bar on the
G3X PFD.
7. Rotate the UP/DN thumbwheel on the GMC 507 UP until +1000 FPM is displayed on the
G5 or G3X PFD.
8. Verify that the flight director command bars indicate pitch up and the flight controls
respond in the direction of the command bars.
9. Rotate the UP/DN thumbwheel on the GMC 507 DN until -1000 FPM is displayed on the
G5 or G3X PFD.
10. Verify that the flight director command bars indicate pitch down and the flight controls
respond in the direction of the command bars.
11. Rotate the UP/DN thumbwheel on the GMC 507 UP until 0 FPM is displayed on the G5
or G3X PFD.
12. Verify that the flight director command bars indicate level pitch attitude and the flight
controls are centered in pitch and roll.
13. Set the air data test set for 4000 ft. altitude at a vertical speed of 1000 fpm.
14. Verify that the flight director command bars indicate pitch down and the flight controls
respond in the direction of the command bars.
15. Set the air data test set for 2000 ft. altitude at a vertical speed of 1000 fpm.
16. Verify that the flight director command bars indicate pitch up and the flight controls
respond in the direction of the command bars.
17. Set the air data test set for 3000 ft. altitude and 120 kts airspeed.
18. Press the VS button on the GMC 507 to deselect VS mode.
19. Verify that PIT illuminates in green on the G5 or G3X PFD and that the VS bug is
removed from the G5 or G3X PFD.

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 20. Press the AP DISC/TRIM INT switch to disengage the autopilot.
21. Press the FD button to remove the flight director bars from the G5 or G3X PFD.

9.3.2.9 ALT Mode Check

NOTE: Disable any ADS-B Transmitting equipment for this test to avoid interference with air
traffic control.
1. Set the air data test set to 3000 ft. altitude and 120 kts airspeed, if not already there.
2. Press the AP button on the GMC 507 to engage the autopilot.
3. Verify ROL and PIT are displayed on the G5 or G3X PFD.
4. Press the ALT button on the GMC 507 to select ALT mode.
5. Verify ALT is displayed in green and PIT extinguishes on the G5 or G3X PFD.
6. Verify that 3000 (+/- 120) is displayed to the right of ALT on the G5 or G3X PFD.
7. Adjust the air data test set for 3500 ft. altitude.
8. Verify that the flight director command bars indicate a pitch down and the flight controls
respond in the direction of the command bars.
9. Adjust the air data test set for 2500 ft. altitude.
10. Verify that the flight director command bars indicate pitch up and the flight controls
respond in the direction of the command bars.
11. Return the air data test set to 3000 ft. altitude and 120 kts airspeed.
12. Press the ALT button on the GMC 507 to deselect ALT mode.
13. Verify that PIT illuminates in green on the G5 or G3X PFD.
14. Press the AP DISC/TRIM INT switch to disengage the autopilot.
15. Press the FD button to remove the flight director bars from the G5 or G3X PFD.

9.3.2.10 ALTS Mode Check

NOTE: Disable any ADS-B Transmitting equipment for this test to avoid interference with air
traffic control.
1. Set the air data test set to 3000 ft. altitude and 120 kts airspeed, if not already there.
2. Set the selected altitude on the G5 or G3X PFD to 3500 ft.
3. Press the AP button on the GMC 507 to engage the autopilot.
4. Verify green ROL, AP, YD, PIT, and white ALTS are displayed on the G5 or G3X PFD.
5. Adjust the air data test set for 3500 ft. altitude at a vertical speed of 500 fpm.
6. When the altitude reaches 3400 +/- 20 feet, verify that Green ALTS flashes for
approximately 3 seconds in place of PIT on the G5 or G3X PFD and then displays
steady and that White ALT is displayed to the right of ALTS on the G5 or G3X PFD.
7. When the altitude reaches 3450 +/- 20 feet, verify that Green ALT flashes for
approximately 3 seconds in place of ALTS on the G5 or G3X and then displays steady.

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 NOTE:
The flight director command bars and flight controls may move up or down as the GFC
500 Autopilot is capturing the selected altitude.

8. Adjust the air data test set for 4000 ft. altitude at a vertical speed of 500 fpm.
9. Verify that the flight director command bars indicate a pitch down and the flight controls
respond in the direction of the command bars.
10. Adjust the air data test set for 3000 ft. altitude at a vertical speed of 500 fpm.
11. Verify that the flight director command bars indicate a pitch up and the flight controls
respond in the direction of the command bars when the altitude goes below 3500 ft.
12. Return the air data test set to 3000 ft. altitude and 120 kts airspeed.
13. Allow the air data test set to stabilize at the target altitude and airspeed.
14. Adjust the selected altitude on the G5 or G3X PFD to 0 FT.
15. Press the ALT button on the GMC 507 to deselect ALT mode.
16. Verify PIT is displayed in place of ALT on the G5 or G3X PFD with ALTS in white to the
right of PIT on the G5 or G3X PFD.
17. Press the AP DISC/TRIM INT switch to disengage the autopilot.
18. Press the FD button to remove the flight director bars from the G5 or G3X PFD.
19. Return the air data test set to field elevation and 0 kts airspeed.

9.3.2.11 LVL Mode Check

1. Set the heading bug to the aircraft heading.
2. Press the FD button on the GMC 507 to engage the flight director.
3. Verify ROL and PIT are displayed on the G5 or G3X PFD.
4. Press the HDG button on the GMC 507 to select heading mode.
5. Verify HDG and PIT are illuminated in green and ROL is extinguished on the G5 or G3X
PFD.
6. Adjust the heading bug to the left.
7. Verify that the flight director command bars indicate a left turn command.
8. Rotate the UP/DN thumbwheel on the GMC 507 UP four times.
9. Verify that the flight director command bars indicate a pitch up command.
10. Press the LVL button on the GMC 507.
11. Verify that LVL and LVL are displayed in green and HDG and PIT are extinguished on
the G5 or G3X PFD.
12. Verify that the flight director command bars show level attitude and that the autopilot
engages.
13. Press the AP DISC/TRIM INT switch to disengage the autopilot.
14. Press the FD button to remove the flight director bars from the G5 or G3X PFD.

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Appendix A. Installation Specific Information
A copy of this appendix must be used to record information for a specific installation of the GFC
500 Autopilot system. The completed copy must be kept with the aircraft permanent records.
This appendix includes the following information:
• General installation information
• Interfaced equipment
• GFC 500 Autopilot configuration log
• GFC 500 Autopilot wiring diagrams

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A.1. General Installation Information
Aircraft
Aircraft Make and Model______________________________________________________
Serial Number______________________________________________________________
Registration Number_________________________________________________________
GMC 507 Autopilot Mode Controller
Part Number_______________________________________________________________
Serial Number______________________________________________________________
Mod Level_________________________________________________________________
GSA 28 Pitch Servo
Part Number_______________________________________________________________
Serial Number______________________________________________________________
Mod Level_________________________________________________________________
GSA 28 Roll Servo
Part Number_______________________________________________________________
Serial Number______________________________________________________________
Mod Level_________________________________________________________________
GSA 28 Pitch Trim Servo (if installed)
Part Number_______________________________________________________________
Serial Number______________________________________________________________
Mod Level_________________________________________________________________
GSA 28 Yaw Damper Servo (if installed)
Part Number_______________________________________________________________
Serial Number______________________________________________________________
Mod Level_________________________________________________________________

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 A.2. Configuration Log (for G5 Equipped Aircraft)

Config Page Config Option Configuration Setting Value

Navigation Selected Course Enabled/Disabled ☐Enabled ☐Disabled (H)

Flight Controls Autopilot Servos Pitch + Roll Pitch + Roll

Yaw Damper Enabled/Disabled ☐Enabled ☐Disabled

Autopilot Roll Maximum Torque %

Servo Gain

Servo Direction ☐Normal ☐Reverse

Clutch Monitor ☐Enabled ☐Disabled

AP Disc Input = Open (A)

Expert Configuration (G)

Fine Adjust Amount

Fine Adjust Time Sec

Autopilot Pitch Maximum Torque %

Servo Gain

Servo Direction ☐Normal ☐Reverse

Clutch Monitor ☐Enabled ☐Disabled

AP Disc Input = Open (A)

Minimum Airspeed Limit Kt

Maximum Airspeed Limit Kt

Vertical Speed Gain

Vertical Acceleration Gain

Airspeed Gain

Expert Configuration (G)

Fine Adjust Amount

Fine Adjust Time Sec

Airspeed Acceleration Gain

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 Airspeed Tracking Gain

Yaw Damper Maximum Torque %

Servo Gain

Servo Direction ☐Normal ☐Reverse

Clutch Monitor ☐Enabled ☐Disabled

AP Disc Input = Open (A)

Expert Configuration (G)

Ball Centering Gain

Yaw Rate Filter Constant

Yaw Acceleration Filter

Constant

Roll Trim Trim Control Disabled

Pitch Trim Trim Control Garmin Servo

Maximum Torque %

Clutch Monitor ☐Enabled ☐Disabled

Servo Direction ☐Normal ☐Reverse

Trim Direction ☐Normal ☐Reverse

Auto Trim ☐Enabled ☐Disabled

Low Airspeed Threshold Kt

High Airspeed Threshold Kt

Fastest Movement Speed %

Slowest Movement Speed %

Maximum Run Time Sec

AP Disc Input = Open (A)

Trim Input (B)

Test Trim Movement (C)

Expert Configuration (G)

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 Slowest Auto Trim %
Movement Speed

Flight Director Indicator Type ☐Single Cue ☐Dual Cue

TO/GA Takeoff Pitch °

TO/GA Go Around Pitch °

Maximum Bank Angle °

Mode Control Panel Audio Volume %

Annunciations (D)

AP DISC Input (A)

TO/GA Input (A)

Altitude Alert ☐Enabled ☐Disabled

Lighting Bus Voltage V

Calibrate Pitch/Roll (E)

Calibrate Yaw Offset (F)

Electronic Stability Roll Atttitude Protection ☐Enabled ☐Disabled

Protection
Roll Limit °

Pitch Attitude Protection ☐Enabled ☐Disabled

Pitch Up Limit + °

Pitch Down Limit - °

Airspeed Protection ☐Enabled ☐Disabled

Minimum Airspeed Limit Kt

Maximum Airspeed Limit Kt

Default ESP Powerup State Enabled

Auto Engage LVL Mode ☐Enabled ☐Disabled

AFCS Setup Page Disabled Disabled

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Notes:
Note (A) through (D) are used for troubleshooting purposes only.
(A) AP DISC Input and TO/GA Input are to read the state of the switch. With the switches
not depressed, this line should read Open or Open/High. With the switch depressed, the
respective line should read Low.
(B) Trim Input is to read the direction that the switch is being pressed. With the trim switch
not pressed, this line will show a single dash “-“. With the trim switch depressed in the
Nose Down position, this line should read “Nose Down” and with the trim switch
depressed in the Nose Up position, this line should read “Nose Up”.
(C) Test Trim Movement is used to verify that the trim moves the correct direction with the
appropriate input. Selecting this line and then selecting Nose Up should cause the trim
to move in the nose up direction. Selecting this line and then selecting Nose Down
should cause the trim to move in the nose down direction..
(D) Annunciations is used to test the GMC 507 annunciators as well as the sonalert output.
Pushing and holding the knob while this row is highlighted will cause all of the mode
annunciators (white arrows above each mode button) on the GMC 507 to illuminate and
the sonalert output to be driven low (causing a tone in the sonalert, if installed) for
approximately one second.
(E) This row is utilized when installing a new GMC 507, or if the G5 has been recalibrated in
Pitch and Roll. Refer to Section 9.1 for further details..
(F) This row is utilized when installing a new GMC 507 to calibrate the GMC 507 if it is not
installed in a panel which is perpendicular to the direction of flight. Refer to Section 9.1
for instructions.
(G) To determine if Expert configuration is utilized for the specific airframe, refer to the
appropriate Install Manual Addendum (190-02291-XX). If Expert Configuration is
required, select the Expert Configuration row and then select OK on the following
screen. This will then display (in amber) the additional fields shown below the Expert
Configuration row in this table. Enter the appropriate values from the Install Manual
Addendum.
(H) Set this field to “Enabled for dual G5 installations.
Set this field to “Disabled” for G5 ADI-only installations that have an external CDI
connected to the navigator.

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A.3. Configuration Log (for G3X Equipped Aircraft)

G3X Page Tab Setting Name Value

LRU Autopilot
Garmin Autopilot Servos Roll + Pitch

Yaw Damper ☐Enabled ☐Disabled

Roll Trim Servo Disabled

Pitch Trim Servo ☐Enabled ☐Disabled

Autopilot Roll %
Roll Servo Max Torque

Roll Servo Gain

Roll Servo Direction ☐Normal ☐Reverse
Roll Servo Clutch Monitor Enabled

Roll Fine Adjust Amount

Roll Fine Adjust Time

Pitch Pitch Servo Max Torque %

Pitch Servo Gain

Pitch Servo Direction ☐Normal ☐Reverse

Pitch Servo Clutch Monitor Enabled

Min Airspeed Limit Kt

Max Airspeed Limit Kt

Vertical Speed Gain

Vertical Accel Gain

Airspeed Gain

Pitch Fine Adjust Amount

Pitch Fine Adjust Time

Airspeed Accel Gain

Airspeed Track Gain

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 Yaw Damper Yaw Damper Max Torque %

Yaw Damper Servo Gain

Yaw Damper Servo Direction ☐Normal ☐Reverse

Yaw Damper Clutch Monitor Enabled

Ball Centering Gain

Yaw Rate Filter Constant

Yaw Accel Filter Constant

Trim (A) Pitch Tim Pitch Trim Servo Max Torque %

Pitch Trim Servo Direction ☐Normal ☐Reverse

Pitch Trim Servo Switch
Direction ☐Normal ☐Reverse

Pitch Auto Trim Enabled

Pitch Trim Airspeed Threshold
(Fastest Movement) Kt
Pitch Trim Airspeed Threshold
(Slowest Movement) Kt
Pitch Trim Speed (Fastest
Movement) Kt
Pitch Trim Speed (Slowest
Movement) Kt
Maximum Run Time Sec

Pitch Trim Movement - Test (C)

Trim (B) Pitch Trim Pitch Trim Servo Max Torque %

Pitch Auto Trim Enabled

Pitch Trim Movement - Test (C)

Trim Direction
Pitch Trim Servo Direction ☐Normal ☐Reverse
Pitch Trim Servo Switch
Direction ☐Normal ☐Reverse
Trim Speed Pitch Trim Airspeed Threshold
(Fastest Movement) Kt
Pitch Trim Airspeed Threshold
(Slowest Movement) Kt
Pitch Trim Speed (Fastest
Movement) Kt
Pitch Trim Speed (Slowest
Movement) Kt

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 Trim Run Time Maximum Run Time Sec
Trim Pitch Auto Trim Minimum
Speed
Flight Director Indicator Type Single Cue or Dual Cue

TO/GA Takeoff Pitch °

TO/GA Go-Around Pitch °

Maximum Bank Angle °

System GMC Annunciator Test (D)
Information
AP Disc Input (E)

TO/GA Input (F)

Autopilot General Mode Control Panel Pitch/Roll (G)
Mode Control Panel Yaw
Offset (H)
ESP Roll Attitude Limiting Enabled
Bank Limit °

Pitch Attitude Limiting Enabled

Up Limit °

Down Limit °

Airspeed Limiting Enabled

Min Airspeed Kt

Max Airspeed Kt

Default ESP Powerup State Enabled

Auto Engage LVL Mode Enabled

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 (A) Utilize the "Trim (A)" lines for "tab" and "setting name" for 28V aircraft and for 14V
aircraft not equipped with a GAD 27.
(B) Utilize the "Trim (B)" lines for "tab" and "setting name" for 14V aircraft equipped with
a GAD 27.
(C) "Pitch Trim Movement - Test" is used to verify that the trim moves in the correction.
Selecting this line and then pressing the "Nose Up" button on screen should cause
the trim to run in the nose up direction. Selecting this line and then pressing the
"Nose Down" button on screen should cause the trim to run in the nose down
direction.
(D) Annunciator Test is used to test the GMC 507 annunciators as well as the sonalert
output. Pushing and holding the knob while this row is highlighted will cause all of
the mode annunciators (white arrows above each mode button) on the GMC 507 to
illuminate and the sonalert output to be driven low (causing a tone in the sonalert) for
approximately one second.
(E) AP DISC Input us used to read the state of the switch. With the switch not
depressed, this line should read Open or Open/High. With the switch depressed,
this line should read Low.
(F) TO/GA Input is used to read the state of the switch. With the switch not depressed,
this line should read Open. With the switch depressed, this line should read Low.
(G) This row is utilized when installing a new GMC 507, or if the G5 or GSU 25 has been
recalibrated in Pitch and Roll. Refer to the GFC 500 AFCS Part 23 AML STC
Maintenance Manual, p/n 190-02291-01 for instructions.
(H) This row is utilized to calibrate the GMC 507 if it is not installed in a panel which is
perpendicular to the direction of flight. Refer to the GFC 500 AFCS Part 23 AML
STC Maintenance Manual, p/n 190-02291-01 for instructions.

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A.4. Equipment Locations and Wiring
For the locations of installed equipment, refer to the appropriate Install Manual Addendum (190-
02291-XX).

Record equipment locations and sketch the approximate location of wire routing in or as
applicable.

Figure A-1 – Equipment Location and Wire Routing – Single Engine Airplane
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 Figure A-2 – Equipment Location and Wire Routing – Twin Engine Airplane

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