Cirrus SR20 User Manual

PILOT’S OPERATING HANDBOOK
AND FAA APPROVED
AIRPLANE FLIGHT MANUAL
for the
CIRRUS SR20
Airplanes Registered in Brazil and Operating Under
the Agência Nacional de Aviação Civil Requirements
Aircraft Serials 2016 and Subsequent with
Cirrus Perspective Avionics System
FAA Approved in Normal Category based on FAR Part 23. This document must be
carried in the airplane at all times and be kept within the reach of the pilot during all flight
operations.
THIS HANDBOOK INCLUDES THE MATERIAL REQUIRED TO BE FURNISHED TO
THE PILOT BY FAR PART 23 AND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION PROVIDED BY
CIRRUS DESIGN AND CONSTITUTES THE FAA APPROVED AIRPLANE FLIGHT
MANUAL.
This Pilot's Operating Handbook/Airplane Flight Manual is approved by the FAA on
behalf of the Agência Nacional de Aviação Civil for Brazilian registered aircraft, in accor-
dance with the “Regulamentos Brasileiros de Homologação Aeronáutica” (RBHA) 21,
Section 21.29.
Model - Serial Num. SR20 _____________ Registration Num.___________________
This Aircraft shall be operated in accordance with the limitation and instructions herein established.
Reissue A: March 05, 2013
P/N 21399-004

Cirrus SR20 Specifications

General

Manufacturer	Cirrus Aircraft
Engine	Continental IO-360-ES
Horsepower	215 hp
Max Cruise Speed	155 knots (178 mph, 287 km/h)
Seats	4
Aircraft Type	Single-engine light aircraft
Service Ceiling	17, 500 feet (5, 334 m)
Wingspan	38 ft 4 in
Length	26.0 feet (7.92 m)
Height	8 ft 11 in
Maximum Takeoff Weight	3, 050 pounds (1, 383 kg)
Fuel Capacity	56 gallons (212 liters)
Cabin Height	50 in
Avionics	Garmin Perspective+
Safety Features	Cirrus Airframe Parachute System (CAPS)
Stall Speed	56 knots (64 mph, 104 km/h) flaps down
Cabin Width	49 in (124 cm)

Summary

Section 2: Limitations

Airspeed Limitations

Lists critical airspeed limits (VNE, VNO, VO, VFE, VPD) for safe flight operations.

Weight Limits

Specifies maximum takeoff, landing, and baggage compartment weights.

Center of Gravity Limits

Defines the forward and aft CG limits and provides a CG envelope chart.

Maneuver Limits

Prohibits aerobatic maneuvers and spins; specifies approved operations.

Section 3: Emergency Procedures

Engine Failures

Covers procedures for engine failure on takeoff and in flight, including airstarts.

Smoke and Fire

Details procedures for cabin fire and engine fire in flight, including smoke and fume elimination.

Forced Landings

Provides procedures for emergency landing without engine power, including ditching and loss of elevator control.

CAPS Deployment

Details the procedure for activating the Cirrus Airframe Parachute System (CAPS).

Section 3A: Abnormal Procedures

Abnormal Landings

Details procedures for landing with failed brakes or a flat tire.

Pitot Static System

Details pitot static malfunctions, including blocked static source and pitot tube issues.

Flight Control System

Details electric trim/autopilot failure and flap system exceedance.

Section 4: Normal Procedures

Airspeeds for Normal Operation

Lists critical airspeeds for normal operations like takeoff, climb, and landing.

Preflight Inspection

Details the preflight inspection process, including checks for damage and proper movement of control surfaces.

Starting Engine

Details the procedure for starting the engine, including priming and warm/cold weather considerations.

Takeoff

Covers normal, short field, soft/rough field, and crosswind takeoff procedures.

Landing

Covers normal, short field, and crosswind landing techniques.

Section 5: Performance Data

Airspeed Calibration - Normal Static Source

Provides indicated vs. calibrated airspeed data with different flap settings.

Stall Speeds

Lists stall speeds for various conditions like weight, CG, flaps, and bank angle.

Takeoff Distance - 3050 LB

Provides takeoff distance tables for 3050 LB under various temperatures.

Cruise Performance

Details cruise performance data (RPM, MAP, PWR, KTAS, GPH) under various conditions.

Landing Distance Table - Flaps 100%

Provides landing distance tables for 100% flaps under various temperatures.

Section 6: Weight and Balance Data

Loading Instructions

Provides step-by-step instructions for calculating total weight and moment for loading.

Loading Data

Provides charts and tables for determining moment/1000 for fuel and payload items.

Moment Limits

Presents a chart or table to determine if weight and moment are within limits.

Section 7: Airplane and Systems Description

Flight Instruments

Describes the primary and standby flight instruments and their displays.

Airspeed Indicator

Describes the primary and standby airspeed indicators and their scales.

Altimeter

Horizontal Situation Indicator

Brake System

Engine

Fuel System

Electrical System

Describes the 28 VDC electrical system, including power generation and storage.

Power Distribution

Pitot-Static System

Avionics

Perspective Integrated Avionics System

Section 8: Handling, Servicing, & Maintenance

Airplane Records and Certificates

Airworthiness Directives

Airplane Inspection Periods

Servicing

Oil Servicing

Fuel System Servicing

Battery Service

Instrument Panel and Electronic Display Screens

Pilot’s Operating Handbook and FAA Approved Airplane Flight Manual Supplement for the GFC 700 Automatic Flight Control System

Section 2 - Limitations

Autopilot Minimum-Use-Height

Section 3 - Emergency Procedures

Autopilot Malfunction

Section 3A - Abnormal Procedures

Covers abnormal procedures related to altitude and airspeed miscompares.

Altitude Miscompare

Airspeed Miscompare

Heading Miscompare

Pitch Miscompare

Roll Miscompare

Autopilot Miscompare

Autopilot Hypoxia Detection System (Optional)

Underspeed Protection Recovery (Optional)

Section 10: Safety Information

Cirrus Airframe Parachute System (CAPS)

Describes the CAPS system for life-threatening emergencies and its potential impact.

Deployment Scenarios

Landing Considerations

Emergency Landing Body Position

Taxiing, Steering, and Braking Practices

Brake Maintenance