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Moog secures FAA certification for 4-axis retrofit IFR autopilot for UH-60 Black Hawk

Moog says it has received FAA approval for the GRC 4000 rotorcraft autopilot in a first retrofit configuration on the Black Hawk. The IFR-capable, 4-axis system is positioned to add advanced automation to UH-60 operations via certified avionics installation.

Discovered 2026-07-20T09:40:27.848730-07:00 | 2026-07-20T09:40:27.848730-07:00

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What Hype is tracking

  • FAA certification for a retrofit IFR autopilot on the UH-60 is a concrete validation point for rotorcraft avionics upgrades, reducing regulatory uncertainty for similar modernization programs.
  • A certified 4-axis automation architecture can materially change operational capability and workload profiles for Black Hawk operators while keeping the aircraft platform in service.
  • This is a near-term fieldability signal for avionics/MRO planning, installation approvals, and sustainment roadmap decisions tied to future Black Hawk modernization—relevant as fleets continue to seek incremental capability gains.

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2026-07-20T09:40:27.848730-07:00
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