Garmin 496 XM and Autopilot?

[cbennet1]

I would assume that the autopilot output from a 496 uses the same USB connector that the XM antenna uses. So is it possible to run both simulatanously? I can find nothing in Garmin or Trutrak documentation.

Regards,
Craig

[N941WR]

No, it does not use the same USB plug as the XM antenna.

The auto pilot feed comes off the larger, multi-pin, connector on the back of the 496.

As far as I know, every autopilot out there works with the 496. You just have to set it up correctly. Check with your autopilot supplier for details on how to connect it.

[lancef53]

My Dynon autopilot works with my 496, it uses the wire bundle like Bill mentioned tied into the nema in-out between the 496 and the EFIS.

[Peterk]

just be sure to set the nema output to "normal", not fast