Cirrus SR20 - Approach; Stabilized Approach Criteria

3-50 P/N 23020-002
Cirrus SR20 and SR22 Flight Operations Manual
Section 3 Standard Operating Procedures
Approach
The following Approach Sections outline the operating procedures for
executing precision, non precision, and GPS approaches. The
information describes the best way to configure the aircraft for given
instrument procedures, complete checklist items, and configure
avionics in Cirrus aircraft. The purpose of this section is to supplement
the information in the POH and provide greater guidance on the
completion of various instrument procedures in the aircraft. The
techniques outlined in this section may not be inclusive of all variables
encountered in the national airspace system. Pilots should follow
these standard procedures when applicable and exercise good
judgment for non standard procedures.
To reduce workload during the descent and instrument approach
procedure follow these recommendations.
• Obtain destination weather information as soon as possible to
determine active runways and applicable approaches,
• Set applicable COM and NAV frequencies prior to descent,
• Use the autopilot while briefing and preparing for the approach,
• Reduce unnecessary communications and distractions during
the approach,
• Use the Descent and Before Landing flows outlined in this
manual to complete checklist and avionics set up procedures,
Always reference the checklist after the flow is complete,
• Brief the approach using the guidelines listed in this section.
Stabilized Approach Criteria
A stabilized approach is critical to a safe, successful landing. A
stabilized approach is characterized by a constant angle, constant rate
of descent approach profile ending near the touchdown point.
Stabilized approach criteria apply to all approaches including practice
power off approaches.
June 2008