Garmin GFC 500 for a M20F

[Leon]

Any news about the GFC 500 for pre-J model Mooneys?    

[carusoam]

Welcome aboard, Leon!

There are a few threads around here regarding the G500...
 

looks like it may be a long wait... but...  “Planned to Begin in the Next 12-months:” -Garmin

How different is the M20F from the M20J when it comes to APs? Want to Start a writing campaign...? 

-a-

From GANews...

Garmin continues to broaden its aircraft approval list for the GFC 600 and GFC 500 autopilots. To view the most up-to-date aircraft STC list, to view certifications that are expected to begin in the next 12 months, or to express interest in a specific aircraft make/model, visit Garmin.com/GFC500 or Garmin.com/GFC600. 
 

From Garmin directly...

https://buy.garmin.com/en-US/US/p/604257#additional

 

[Bob_Belville]

Garmin has a MSer's M20F in their possession now for installation of a GFC 500. The owner expects to get his plane back by August, I think. 

[kpaul]

On 2/24/2020 at 6:52 AM, Leon said:

Any news about the GFC 500 for pre-J model Mooneys?    

 

On 2/24/2020 at 7:58 AM, carusoam said:

looks like it may be a long wait... but...  “Planned to Begin in the Next 12-months:” -Garmin

How different is the M20F from the M20J when it comes to APs? Want to Start a writing campaign...? 

No need to campaign, the F model is in progress, that is to say they have a F model in their possession in order to gain FAA certification for the GFC 500.  I believe the "Goal" is to be complete and certified by OSH.

The E model has been identified, but will likely not begin the certification process until July.

Apparently, in the FAA's eyes each model of the M20 series is "different" enough that each must be certified individually.