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Trio Autopilot

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Trio Autopilot
From the Frequently asked questions on the STC Group website:

Listed are a few of the frequently asked questions about the Trio Autopilot:
Q: Is the autopilot approach certified? Does it need to be disabled at 500 feet AGL?
A: The autopilot will perform bendover and track the descent profile on LPV/RNAV approaches but must be disengaged at 500 feet AGL.

From the AFMS posted on the website

AIRPLANE FLIGHT MANUAL SUPPLEMENT
TRIO Pro Pilot Autopilot
L-1006-01 Rev B
2.4 INSTRUMENT APPROACHES
  1. This autopilot has not been evaluated to meet certification requirements for coupled instrument procedures. Therefore, coupled instrument approaches and procedures are not authorized without further approval.
 

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