Autopilot After market fit
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From: Haywards Heath
Autopilot After market fit
Hi there.
Does anyone have experience of fitting an autopilot to an aircraft that had not originally had one installed? I would be interested to hear what the cost would be for a Cessna 172 two axis system. I have found the S-TEC website; I suppose they're the best bet; but have no idea what an avionics engineer would charge to fit.
Does anyone have experience of fitting an autopilot to an aircraft that had not originally had one installed? I would be interested to hear what the cost would be for a Cessna 172 two axis system. I have found the S-TEC website; I suppose they're the best bet; but have no idea what an avionics engineer would charge to fit.
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From: Arizona USA
For a US based single engine aircraft, figure US$14,000 for an S-tec two axis model, installed.
Fairly straight forward procedure, but the complications begin if you desire the autopilot to be equipped for GPS auto-tracking, approaches, etc.
A few extra bits required, as well as additional labor, of course.
Dunno about the prices in the UK, but would expect the whole shebang to cost about a third more there.
As you probably already know, prices a cheaper in the USA.
Regulatory requirements less as well.
Hpoe this helps.
Fairly straight forward procedure, but the complications begin if you desire the autopilot to be equipped for GPS auto-tracking, approaches, etc.
A few extra bits required, as well as additional labor, of course.
Dunno about the prices in the UK, but would expect the whole shebang to cost about a third more there.
As you probably already know, prices a cheaper in the USA.
Regulatory requirements less as well.
Hpoe this helps.
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From: Leeds
I assume the Cessna 172 is G reg.
If so, first it will have to be STC' d by the autopilot manufacture, for that series of Cessna 172.
The CAA will more than likely make this installation a Major Modification which will involve a design organisation (major £'s)
You are more than likely to get a bill for approx £12,000 for the installation and who knows for the certification.
Hope this helps
If so, first it will have to be STC' d by the autopilot manufacture, for that series of Cessna 172.
The CAA will more than likely make this installation a Major Modification which will involve a design organisation (major £'s)
You are more than likely to get a bill for approx £12,000 for the installation and who knows for the certification.
Hope this helps
