Genesys Aerosystems' S-TEC 3100 attitude-based digital autopilot has completed STC certification for the Fairchild Swearingen Metroliner aircraft. Specific models include the SA226-TC, SA227-AT, SA227-AC, SA227-BC, SA227-CC, SA227-DC.

The three-axis S-TEC 3100 autopilot provides next generation digital performance upgrades and operational capability improvements to Metroliner operators including envelope protection and altitude preselect. It brings enhanced features such as automatic trim, envelope protection and alerting, one button straight and level recovery, indicated airspeed hold and altitude preselect. The S-TEC 3100 comes standard with traditional autopilot modes like lateral (GPS, VOR, LOC, HDG, LPV, FMS) and vertical (GPS, LPV, GS, VS, ALT) navigation. With the mixed cockpit aftermarket, the S-TEC 3100 also supports many third party EFIS displays as well as integrating its own internal ADHRS should an EFIS not be installed.

The Metroliner is a 19 seat, pressurised, twin-turboprop, airline aircraft serving passengers across destinations globally.

Jamie Luster, director, sales and marketing, says: “We are excited to add the Metroliner to our vast STC portfolio and provide safety enhancing technology to the fleet.”