Introduction; Content, Scope, Purpose; Applicability; Organization - Garmin GFC 500 Maintenance Manual

1. Introduction

1.1 Content, Scope, Purpose

This document provides maintenance instructions and Instructions for Continued Airworthiness
(ICA) for the GFC 500 Autopilot with Envelope 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.
GFC 500 Autopilot with ESP Part 23 AML STC Maintenance Manual
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