GFC 500 installation ?

[ArtVandelay]

I know the GFC servos requires it’s own custom designed brackets.

1. I assume they remove old (STEC) servos AND brackets? Which means they remove the rivets? Some of which are external.

2. They have to drill new holes for the new brackets, again some are external, including on the wing. I believe I have 3 for the roll servo.

3. Given my assumptions are true, did you bother touching up the paint? Would it make sense to wait to paint?

 

 

Tom

[donkaye]

8 minutes ago, ArtVandelay said:

 

I know the GFC servos requires it’s own custom designed brackets.

1. I assume they remove old (STEC) servos AND brackets? Which means they remove the rivets? Some of which are external.

2. They have to drill new holes for the new brackets, again some are external, including on the wing. I believe I have 3 for the roll servo.

3. Given my assumptions are true, did you bother touching up the paint? Would it make sense to wait to paint?

 

 

Tom

 

The was no indication of any external changes made to my airplane.  All work appears internal to the plane--at least on my installation.

[kris_adams]

Mine is still being installed but I'm seeing the same thing as Don.

[ArtVandelay]

What do they do with old AP brackets?


Tom

[EricJ]

38 minutes ago, ArtVandelay said:

What do they do with old AP brackets?


Tom

At least one installation pic I've seen the old brackets were left in place.

 

[Bob - S50]

No change on mine.  Then again I had a KFC200 with brackets that were bolted in, not riveted in.  And apparently, Garmin allowed using the KFC roll servo bracket with some modifications.  The same may be true for your current autopilot.

[201Mooniac]

On the J model after serial number 24-1037, the only rivets touched that are external are rivets that are in a nutplate in the access panel ring for securing the access panel screws.  Those rivets are removed and the nutplate is relocated to the roll servo bracket that goes in that area.  On Js before that serial number no external rivets are touched.  Removing my S-Tec servo brackets did not touch any external rivets either.

[Diesel 10]

Here are some photos of my 500 install that is happening as we speak.  I also believe my install is all internal.

[amillet]

@Diesel 10 which shop is doing your install?

[ArtVandelay]

I see, it looks like they attached the brackets to the stringers.


Tom

[carusoam]

Wicked cool install pics!

Thanks for sharing the details...

Servo motors look like they could weigh half as much as a traditional BK Servo...

Best regards,

-a-

[Diesel 10]

3 hours ago, amillet said:

@Diesel 10 which shop is doing your install?

Pacific Coast Avionics down in Aurora, OR

[201Mooniac]

On 12/21/2019 at 9:35 PM, Diesel 10 said:

Pacific Coast Avionics down in Aurora, OR

They did mine 6 months ago, and did a great job.

[Baker Avionics]

On 12/22/2019 at 9:38 PM, 201Mooniac said:

They did mine 6 months ago, and did a great job.

Dewey and the crew does do good work!!!  Kudos where Kudos should be given!

[amillet]

PCA installed my GTN 750, GTX330 ES and Flightstream 210. I was pleased with their work an they have always updated the software free of charge.