- FAA STC approval for GFC 600 autopilot in King Air 200
- Autopilot kits available for order
- Features include autopilot-coupled VNAV, Electronic Stability Protection, and coupled approaches
- Enhanced safety with ESP, underspeed, and overspeed protection
- Additional capabilities: altitude pre-select, indicated airspeed hold, and various instrument approaches
- Emergency Descent Mode for pressurization loss
- Yaw Dampening for coordinated flight
- Flight Director displayed on G600 or G600 TXi
- Coupled go-arounds during missed approaches
- Pitch-trim servo for automatic and manual trim
- Control wheel steering for adjustments during autopilot engagement.
your safety comes first
The Aviation Maintenance Expertise You Need
Guiding you towards making the right selections for your aircraft to improve safety, ease, and comfort.
About the Avionics Department
The focus of the avionics department, managed by Ted Clark, has been to maintain the company’s fleet, the customers coming to our TBM service center, and aircraft from Spirt of St. Louis Airport and the Midwest. Services range from IFR checks and routine maintenance to more complicated installations, including: major upgrades and retrofits, ADS-B, WAAS, IFIS, XM Weather, synthetic vision, EGPWS, auto pilot systems, cabin management systems, and ProLine 21 upgrades.
30 Years of Garmin Avionics
As a premier Garmin aviation dealer, discover how Aero Charter delivers excellence with every Garmin upgrade.
Avionics Services
Aero Charter’s Avionics department is here to guide you towards making the right selections for your aircraft to improve safety, ease, and comfort.
VFR, IFR, and RVSM Re-Certification
We have the ability to perform 12-and 24-month pitot and static system inspections.
Software Updates
Our Avionics group will ensure your software is up to date.
Stand-By Power Supplies
Aero Charter offers testing and overhaul capabilities for jet avionics systems.
Avionics System and Autopilot Troubleshooting and Repair
We isolate and repair faults with avionics and autopilot systems.
Fly Smarter, Fly Safer With Garmin GFC 600 Autopilot Upgrades
Garmin has secured FAA STC approval for the GFC 600 autopilot in Beechcraft King Air 200 aircraft, offering advanced features like autopilot-coupled VNAV, Electronic Stability Protection, and coupled approaches. Autopilot kits are now available for order, providing pilots with enhanced safety through ESP, traditional functions, instrument approach options, emergency descent mode, and more.
Dealership Network
Here are the companies that were are proud to work with to bring you top-notch avoinics services.
Aviation Maintenance
Do you own a private jet and want to ensure it’s performing at its maximum capability? Our aviation Maintenance Department is here to help. Our private jet maintenance expertise is second to none. When you need a regular tune-up or have an issue in need of repair, we’ll take care of you.
Outstanding Plane Repair Service
To help limit your private jet repair expenses, our in-house agents locate the lowest prices and best quality on any replacement parts.
Private Jet Maintenance Experience
Aero Charter’s Maintenance Department is a Federal Aviation Administration Certified Repair Station and a TBM authorized service center. The Maintenance Technicians have an average of fifteen years experience with a variety of aviation backgrounds.
Airplane Parts Specialist
To help limit the expense of any repairs, our in-house parts purchasing agent locates the best quality and negotiates the lowest prices on any replacement parts.
nothing short of the best
Certifications
Aero Charter’s aviation maintenance department meets or exceeds industry standards. Take a look at our maintenance certifications.
Aircraft Carrier Certificate
Certificate of Insurance
Drug & Alcohol Prevention Program
FAA Repair Station Certificate
International Standard for
Business Aircraft Operations (IS-BAO) Stage 3
NBAA Maintenance Safety Award
Operations Specifications (D085)
Repair Station Operations Specifications
Safety 1st Clean (National Air Transportation Association)
Frequently Asked Questions
Aero Charter’s avionics department provides IFR and RVSM re-certification (including 24-month pitot and static system inspections), software updates, stand-by power supply testing and overhaul, avionics system and autopilot troubleshooting, and complete custom installations and retrofits.
Major capabilities include Garmin panel installations and upgrades, autopilot installations, ADS-B, WAAS, IFIS, XM Weather, synthetic vision, EGPWS, autopilot systems, and cabin management systems. Aero Charter is an FAA-Certified Repair Station and an authorized Garmin Dealer.
Yes. Aero Charter is a premier Garmin aviation dealer with over 30 years of experience installing and servicing Garmin avionics. Our Garmin-trained avionics technicians handle everything from single-instrument upgrades to full-panel Garmin installations, including G500/G600 TXi flight displays, GTN navigators, and GFC 500/600 autopilots.
We also service related Garmin systems, including GPS/Nav/Comms, Air Data systems, Attitude and Heading systems, ADS-B transponders, GI 275 electronic flight instruments, and integrated cockpit upgrades for Cirrus, King Air, Citation, and other airframes.
An FAA Certified Repair Station (Part 145) is held to higher standards than individual A&P mechanics for avionics installations and certifications. Repair Stations have documented quality control programs, certified technicians for specific avionics systems, manufacturer authorizations to perform warranty work, and the ability to issue compliant return-to-service documentation.
Aero Charter is an FAA-Certified Repair Station, with maintenance technicians averaging 15 years of experience. Choosing a Certified Repair Station protects your warranty coverage, streamlines regulatory compliance, and provides recourse if issues arise after installation.
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