Avionics
Stevens Performs First Post-STC KA350 Autoland Install
Garmin upgrade includes autothrottle with envelope protection features

At Stevens Aerospace and Defense Systems technicians have accomplished the first and second post-supplemental type certificate (STC) installations of Garmin’s Autoland system on Beechcraft King Air 350s at its Smyrna, Tennessee (KMQY) facility. The installation includes autothrottles and is available on King Airs equipped with the Garmin G1000 NXi integrated flight deck.

Autoland will automatically select a suitable airport and communicate with ATC while configuring the airplane to land, touching down, applying brakes, and shutting off the engines. Autoland is only available for emergency situations and will activate if it detects an unresponsive pilot; anyone on board can also activate the system by pushing a button.