OK Now I have 2 Autopilot installs working at the same time :-)

[cbr600]

I'm confused now: https://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/avpages/aerocruzemooney.php

The AP is indeed for short body Mooneys. Or am I missing something...

 

[OgieOglethorpe]

AeroCruze 100

The AeroCruze 100 is an affordable and flexible digital autopilot system for Cessna 172, 175, 177, 180, 182, 185 and Piper PA 28, PA 32 aircraft.

www.bendixking.com

I hope it is approved for the Mooney. But why wouldnt BK list that on their site? This really shouldn't be confusing and an AML shouldn't be hard to find.

 

[RV8JD]

On the Gulf Coast Avionics site, it says "Pre-Order Now" and "STC Pending" for the Mooneys under "Description". Maybe that explains it.

Mooney Autopilot | Digital Autopilot System | Gulf Coast Avionics

Mooney Autopilot System By BendixKing is available for sale and installation at Gulf Coast Avionics. Speak with an expert toll-free at 800-474-9714 for recommendations on your aircraft today for digital autopilot system requirements for Mooney aircraft!

www.gulfcoastavionics.com

STC Pending:

• Mooney M20B
• Mooney M20C
• Mooney M20D
• Mooney M20E
• Mooney M20F
• Mooney M20G
• Mooney M20J
• Mooney M20C
• Mooney M20D
• Mooney M20E
• Mooney M20F
• Mooney M20G
• Mooney M20J
• Mooney M20K
• Mooney M20L
• Mooney M20M
• Mooney M20R
• Mooney M20S
• Mooney M20TN
• Mooney M20U
• Mooney M20V

 

[Rhino]

Maybe BK doesn't have it because they aren't the STC holder. Duncan Aviation has exclusive rights to the Mooney STC. Although Duncan has had a news release about the STC on their web site since August of 2022, it does not actually appear in their list of approved STCs. I also can't find it in the FAA database, but that doesn't mean much. I can never find anything in there.

 

[OgieOglethorpe]

Maybe BK doesn't have it because they aren't the STC holder. Duncan Aviation has exclusive rights to the Mooney STC. Although Duncan has had a news release about the STC on their web site since August of 2022, it does not actually appear in their list of approved STCs. I also can't find it in the FAA database, but that doesn't mean much. I can never find anything in there.

But they could still market the approval of the autopilot even if they're not the STC holder. After all, isn't EAA the STC holder for the HDX?

 

[Rhino]

They could, but apparently they don't. Dynon is the holder of STC SA02594SE for the HDX.