Cirrus SR22 - CAPS Deployment

Cirrus Design Section 3
SR22 Emergency Procedures
P/N 13772-004 3-35P/N 13772-004 3-35
CAPS Deployment
• WARNING •
The maximum demonstrated deployment speed is 140 KIAS.
1.
Activation Handle Cover ................................................. REMOVE
2. Activation Handle (Both Hands)............. PULL STRAIGHT DOWN
After Deployment as time permits:
3. Mixture ..............................................................................CUTOFF
4. Fuel Selector............................................................................OFF
5. Fuel Pump ............................................................................... OFF
6. Bat-Alt Master Switches........................................................... OFF
Turn the Bat-Alt Master Switches off after completing any
necessary radio communications.
7. Ignition Switch.......................................................................... OFF
8. ELT.............................................................................................ON
9. Seat Belts and Harnesses .............................................. TIGHTEN
10. Loose Items ..................................................................... SECURE
11. Assume emergency landing body position.
12. After the airplane comes to a complete stop, evacuate quickly and
move upwind.
Amplification
• WARNING •
Jerking or rapidly pulling the activation T-handle will greatly
increase the pull forces required to activate the rocket. Use a
firm and steady pulling motion – a “chin-up” type pull ensures
successful activation.
The Cirrus Airframe Parachute System (CAPS) should be activated
immediately in the event of a spin. It should also be used in other life-
threatening emergencies where CAPS deployment is determined to
be safer than continued flight and landing.
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