Radar Altimeter - Garmin G500 Pilot's Manual

2.9

Radar Altimeter

When an optional Radar Altimeter is installed, the altitude received from the
radar altitude will be displayed on the PFD.
NOTE: See the Radar Altimeter documentation for details on the radar
altimeter performance and limitations.
Figure 2-44 Radar Altimeter Display - 150 foot RA Altitude
When the radar altitude is 0, the brown band will be level with the altitude
tape pointer. As the radar altitude increases above 0, the brown band will move
down the tape in an amount equal to the current radar altitude.
Figure 2-45 Radar Altimeter Display - 0 foot RA Altitude
The Radar Altimeter self-test process will be annunciated on the PFD above
the Radar Altimeter altitude value. The self-test is a wiring test to indicate
communication between the GDU and the Radar Altimeter. The self-test will be
cancelled after 15 seconds, the Test key is pressed again, or you leave the System
Setup page.
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Barometric Altitude
Brown Band Indicating The Ground
Radar Altimeter Value
Barometric Altitude
0 Foot Difference
(On Ground)
Brown Band Indicating The Ground
Radar Altimeter Value
Garmin G500 Pilot's Guide
150 Feet Above Ground
190-01102-02 Rev. E