Cirrus SR20 - Landing

3-62 P/N 23020-002
Cirrus SR20 and SR22 Flight Operations Manual
Section 3 Standard Operating Procedures
Landing
Normal Landing
Normal landings should be made with 100% flaps. Final approach
speeds should be adjusted to account for gusts exceeding 10 KTS by
adding half of the gust factor. Reduce power smoothly and begin
slowing from the final approach speed at a time that allows an easy
transition from final descent to round out and flare with minimum
floating or ballooning. Touch downs should be made on the main
wheels first at speeds slightly above stall. Gently lower the nose wheel
after the mains are on the ground.
Short Field Landing
Landings on short runways should be made with 100% flaps. Final
approach speeds should be adjusted to account for wind gusts
exceeding 10 KTS by adding half the gust factor. Progressively reduce
power after clearing all approach obstacles. Proper airspeed and
power control should result in an approach with minimal floating in
ground effect and excessive sink rates during the approach.
Touchdown should be made on the main wheels first. Immediately
after touchdown, ensure power idle, lower the nose wheel and brake
as required. To decrease stopping distances consider retracting the
flaps and holding the control yoke full aft. Emphasis should be placed
on the accuracy of the touchdown to ensure enough runway remains
after touchdown to stop the aircraft.
Approach Speeds SR20 SR22
100% Flaps 75 KIAS 80 KIAS
50% Flaps 80 KIAS 85 KIAS
0% Flaps 85 KIAS 90 KIAS
Short Field (100% Flaps) 75 KIAS 77 KIAS
Max Demonstrated Crosswind 21 KIAS 20 KIAS
June 2008