Excessive Descent Rate Alert - Garmin GNS 530 Pilot's Manual & Reference

SECTION 13
TAWS

Excessive Descent Rate Alert

The purpose of the Excessive Descent Rate (EDR) alert is to provide suitable notification when the aircraft is deter-
mined to be closing (descending) upon terrain at an excessive speed. Figure 13-8 shows the parameters for the alert as
defined by TSO-C151b.
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Figure 13-8 Excessive Descent Rate Alert Criteria
GNS 530(A) Pilot's Guide and Reference
"PULL UP" "PULL UP"
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