Garmin GFC 600 - Introduction; Content, Scope, Purpose; Applicability; Organization

GFC 600 AFCS Part 23 AML STC Maintenance Manual Page 1
190-01938-00 Revision 13
1. Introduction
1.1 Content, Scope, Purpose
This document provides maintenance instructions and Instructions for Continued Airworthiness
(ICA) for the GFC 600 Automatic Flight Control System (AFCS) as installed under STC
SA01844WI. This document satisfies the requirements for continued airworthiness as defined
by 14 CFR Part 23.1529 and 14 CFR Part 23 Appendix G.
1.2 Applicability
This document applies to all Part 23 aircraft equipped with the GFC 600 installed under AML
STC SA01844WI.
Modification of an aircraft by this Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) 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
600 AFCS. 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 600 AFCS.
Section 5: Troubleshooting
Provides troubleshooting information to aid in diagnosing and resolving potential problems with
the GFC 600 AFCS.
Section 6: Equipment Removal & Replacement
Gives instructions for the removal and replacement of GFC 600 AFCS equipment.
Section 7: Garmin GFC 600 LRU Replacement/Configuration & Testing
Gives instructions for loading software, configuring, and testing of GFC 600 AFCS equipment.
Section 8: Software Load and Configuration Procedures
Gives instructions for loading software and configuring the GFC 600 AFCS.
Section 9: GFC 600 Return to Service Procedure
Specifies return-to-service procedures to be performed upon completion of maintenance of the
GFC 600 AFCS.