Genesys Aerosystems has partnered with JetTech LLC to certify its S-TEC 5000 autopilot for FAR Part 23 and Part 25 Citation series aircraft. The initial STC will include the Citation S550, Encore, Ultra and V models.

S-TEC autopilots are certified on fixed wing and rotary wing for general aviation and special mission aircraft. The collaboration represents the first autopilot specifically for retrofit Part 25 aircraft.

The Genesys S-TEC 5000 is a digital, attitude based, autopilot designed for every phase of flight for jets and turboprop aircraft. It is RVSM compatible and provides advanced features such as straight and level recovery, EFIS integration, envelope protection or alerting and precision approaches or missed approaches.

“We recognise that autopilots in this segment of the market are becoming obsolete and expensive to maintain,” says Jamie Luster, director of sales and marketing for Genesys Aerosystems. “Not only are we offering enhanced capabilities with this upgrade, but also recurring cost savings with new technology and a two year warranty.”