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Garmin GFC 500 Autopilot issues

chan65

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Can anyone explain, Garmin are you listening, why I've had my 4th servo failure in the GFC 500. The pitch servo was replaced in Feb 2023 when the software upgrade was done. Today departing MTN, I had a pitch trim servo failure, communication error 232. I am not pleased.

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3 hours ago, ArtVandelay said:

I’d check if it’s installed properly.

Agree.

Haven’t had any issues since installation 1 year ago. I have pitch trim servo but no YD.

Chris

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