Garmin G1000 Quest Kodiak - Manual (Page 338)

Garmin G1000 Pilot’s Guide for the Quest KODIAK 100 190-00590-03 Rev. A
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HAZARD AVOIDANCE
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 6-60 shows the
parameters for the alert as defined by TSO-C151b.
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“SINK RA
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Warning: “PULL UP”
Figure 6-60 Excessive Descent Rate Alert Criteria