Pilot's Guide

4-19190-00601-02 Rev. H
Garmin G500/600 Pilot’s Guide
CoverTOC
Foreword
Sec 1
System
Sec 2
PFD
Sec 3
MFD
Sec 4
Hazard
Avoidance
Sec 5
Additional
Features
Sec 6
Annun.
& Alerts
Sec 7
Symbols
Sec 8
Glossary Appendix A
Appendix B
Index
4.4.5.2 Excessive Descent Rate Alert
The purpose of the Excessive Descent Rate (EDR) alert is to provide
notification when the aircraft is determined to be descending upon terrain at an
excessive rate. The parameters for the alert as defined by TSO-C151c are shown
below.
6000
5500
5000
4500
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3500
3000
2500
2000
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0
2000 4000 6000 8000 10000 12000
"PULL UP""PULL UP"
"SINK RA
TE"
Descent Rate
Height Above Terrain (Feet)
Figure 4-18 Excessive Descent Rate Alert Criteria