EASA Regulations for Socata TBM 700/850

EASA SIB CE-16-12

Garmin G500/G600 IFDS — Honeywell KFC275/KFC325 AP Systems — STC SA02153LA-D

The Garmin G500/G600 IFDS — Honeywell KFC275/KFC325 AP Systems — STC SA02153LA-D is a Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin (SAIB CE-16-12) issued by the FAA on January 25, 2016. It addresses an airworthiness concern involving certain Honeywell KFC 275 and KFC 325 autopilot systems interfaced with Garmin G500/G600 Integrated Flight Deck Systems, specifically installed on aircraft such as the Socata TBM 700/850 and Pilatus PC-12. The bulletin highlights potential inappropriate pitch commands and unintentional autopilot mode disengagement due to signal translation errors in these configurations.