Speed Merchant Posted June 15, 2022 Report Posted June 15, 2022 I put a new panel in my 201 about a year and a half ago. I had a GFC-500, G3X, 750XI, G5, 355 and a 345 installed with new wiring, switches and circuit breakers. When everything works I love it. I lost the G3X which Garmin replaced with a new unit. I have lost the electric trim, the roll servo and now the pitch servo. Garmin replaced the roll servo and I am now waiting on the pitch servo. The shop that did the install has a good reputation and has worked hard to resolve my problems. I am not sure if it is the install or the parts causing the problems. The major reason I did the upgrade was improved safety and the new technology. Everyone I spoke to about Garmin equipment had nothing but good to say about it. So far my experience has not been that good. I am thankful I was in VFR conditions when the G3X failed. All these issues with less than 40 hours since the install. I heard that Garmin had some issues with their servos. The serial numbers of mine were not in the batch with problems. I was also told that Garmin has a new part number servo witch is better. Has anyone with a GFC-500 had similar problems? How about an information with the new servos? My plane has been in the shop for a long time and I have been driving places instead of flying. Help! Thanks Curt
ArtVandelay Posted June 15, 2022 Report Posted June 15, 2022 I just got a Xi which had touch screen problems…I think they have quality control problems across the entire line.
201Mooniac Posted June 15, 2022 Report Posted June 15, 2022 Curt, I have my GFC-500 for 3 years now and about 325 hours without a single problem. I know there are many who have had servo issues but luckily mine have been rock solid. Everything else Garmin I have (which is quite alot) has also been working well with only one repair on my 10 year old GTN (a year prior to the Xi upgrade). I hope you get your issues sorted out quickly and get back to flying. Adam
Fly Boomer Posted June 15, 2022 Report Posted June 15, 2022 1 hour ago, Speed Merchant said: Has anyone with a GFC-500 had similar problems? Type this into your search engine and settle in for an evening of reading: site:mooneyspace.com gfc-500
LANCECASPER Posted June 15, 2022 Report Posted June 15, 2022 2 hours ago, Speed Merchant said: Has anyone with a GFC-500 had similar problems? Here's a start:
Speed Merchant Posted June 15, 2022 Author Report Posted June 15, 2022 3 hours ago, ArtVandelay said: I just got a Xi which had touch screen problems…I think they have quality control problems across the entire line. Sounds like my issues are not that uncommon. Thanks for your post. Curt
Speed Merchant Posted June 15, 2022 Author Report Posted June 15, 2022 2 hours ago, 201Mooniac said: Curt, I have my GFC-500 for 3 years now and about 325 hours without a single problem. I know there are many who have had servo issues but luckily mine have been rock solid. Everything else Garmin I have (which is quite alot) has also been working well with only one repair on my 10 year old GTN (a year prior to the Xi upgrade). I hope you get your issues sorted out quickly and get back to flying. Adam Thanks Adam- I owe you some pictures of the way my paint worked out-very much like yours. I appreciate your post. Curt
carusoam Posted June 15, 2022 Report Posted June 15, 2022 Inviting @TrekLawler The list is getting too long… -a-
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