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190-00592-06 Rev. A
Garmin G1000 Pilot’s Guide for the Diamond DA40/40F
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HAZARD AVOIDANCE
SYSTEM
OVERVIEW
FLIGHT
INSTRUMENTS
EIS
AUDIO PANEL
& CNS
FLIGHT
MANAGEMENT
HAZARD
AVOIDANCE
AFCS
ADDITIONAL
FEATURES
APPENDICES INDEX
EXCESSIVE DESCENT RATE ALERT
The purpose of the Excessive Descent Rate (EDR) alert is to provide suitable notification when the
aircraft is determined to be closing (descending) upon terrain at an excessive speed. Figure 6-76 shows the
parameters for the alert as defined by TSO-C151b.
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Height Above Terrain (Feet)
Caution: “SINK RATE”
Warning: “PULL UP”
Figure 6-76 Excessive Descent Rate Alert Criteria