Cirrus Design Section 3
SR20 Emergency Procedures
P/N 11934-004 3-13
Smoke and Fume Elimination
If smoke and/or fumes are detected in the cabin, check the engine
parameters for any sign of malfunction. If a fuel leak has occurred,
actuation of electrical components may cause a fire. If there is a strong
smell of fuel in the cockpit, divert to the nearest suitable landing field.
Perform a Forced Landing and shut down the fuel supply to the engine
once a safe landing is assured.
1. Temperature Selector............................................................COLD
2. Vent Selector......................... FEET/PANEL/DEFROST POSITION
3. Airflow Selector...............................SET AIRFLOW TO MAXIMUM
If source of smoke and fume is firewall forward:
a. Airflow Selector .................................................................OFF
4. Panel Eyeball Outlets............................................................OPEN
5. Prepare to land as soon as possible.
If airflow is not sufficient to clear smoke or fumes from cabin:
6. Cabin Doors.......................................................PARTIALLY OPEN
Airspeed may need to be reduced to partially open door in flight.
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