Cirrus SR20 - Propeller System Emergencies; Engine Speed High; Propeller Governor Failure

Cirrus Design Section 3
SR20 Emergency Procedures
P/N 21399-004 3-21P/N 21399-004 3-21
Propeller System Emergencies
Engine Speed High
RPM Warning: Engine SpeedHigh
1. Tachometer ........................................................................ CHECK
If engine speed normal:
a. If On-Ground .......................... CORRECT PRIOR TO FLIGHT
b. If In-Flight ........................................... CONTINUE, MONITOR
If engine speed high:
a. Perform Propeller Governor Failure Checklist.
2. Oil Pressure Gage ............................................................. CHECK
Propeller Governor Failure
Propeller RPM will not increase:
1. Oil Pressure ....................................................................... CHECK
2. Land as soon as practical.
Propeller overspeeds or will not decrease:
1. Power Lever.................................ADJUST (to keep RPM in limits)
2. Airspeed.........................................................REDUCE to 90 KIAS
3. Land as soon as practical.
Amplification
If the RPM does not respond to power lever movement or overspeeds,
the most likely cause is a faulty governor or an oil system malfunction.
If moving the power lever is difficult or rough, suspect a power lever
linkage failure and perform the Power Lever Linkage Failure Checklist.
RPM
Reissue A