Cirrus DESIGN SR20 - Flight Environment; Inadvertent Icing Encounter; Inadvertent IMC Encounter; Door Open in Flight

3A-2 P/N 11934-004
Section 3A Cirrus Design
Abnormal Procedures SR20
Flight Environment
Inadvertent Icing Encounter
Flight into known icing conditions is prohibited. However, if icing is
inadvertently encountered:
1. Pitot Heat .................................................................................. ON
2. Exit icing conditions. Turn back or change altitude.
3. Cabin Heat .................................................................... MAXIMUM
4. Windshield Defrost......................................................FULL OPEN
5. Alternate Induction Air............................................................... ON
Inadvertent IMC Encounter
Upon entering IMC, a pilot who is not completely proficient in
instrument flying should rely upon the autopilot to execute a 180° turn
to exit the conditions. Immediate action should be made to turn back
as follows:
1. Airplane Control .....ESTABLISH STRAIGHT AND LEVEL FLIGHT
2. Autopilot ..............ENGAGE TO HOLD HEADING AND ALTITUDE
3. Heading...................................... RESET TO INITIATE 180° TURN
Door Open In Flight
The doors on the aircraft will remain 1-3 inches open in flight if open. If
discovered on takeoff roll, abort takeoff if practical. If already airborne:
1. Airspeed...............................................REDUCE TO 80 – 90 KIAS
2. Land as soon as practical.
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