Piper PA-32 Cherokee Six — Pilot's Operating Handbook

This document is an Airplane Flight Manual Supplement (AFMS) for the Garmin GFC 500 Autopilot system installed in the Piper PA-32 Cherokee Six series. It provides essential information regarding the operation, limitations, emergency procedures, and normal procedures associated with the GFC 500 autopilot. The AFMS is intended for pilots operating the modified aircraft and must be used in conjunction with the Pilot's Operating Handbook (POH) and FAA Approved Airplane Flight Manual (AFM). The supplement includes detailed procedures for autopilot operation, emergency responses, and performance limitations, ensuring safe and effective use of the autopilot system.

• Autopilot maximum engagement speed: 173 KIAS (200 MPH).
• Autopilot minimum engagement speed: 74 KIAS (85 MPH).
• The autopilot must be disengaged below 200 feet AGL during approach operations.
• The GFC 500 autopilot is approved for Category 1 precision approaches and non-precision approaches only.
• A pilot must be seated with seatbelt fastened during all autopilot operations.