3-36 P/N 23020-002
Cirrus SR20 and SR22 Flight Operations Manual
Section 3 Standard Operating Procedures
En Route Climb
Complete the Climb checklist as a flow when time and workload
permit. Once clear of obstacles and terrain, normal climbs are
performed flaps UP (0%) and full power at speeds 5 to 10 knots higher
than best rate-of-climb speeds. These higher speeds give the best
combination of performance, visibility and engine cooling. When
desired and clear of obstacles, transition to cruise climb speed for
increased engine cooling, visibility and passenger comfort.
For maximum rate of climb, use the best rate-of-climb speeds shown
in the rate-of-climb chart in Section 5 of the POH. If an obstruction
dictates the use of a steep climb angle, the best angle of climb speed
should be used. Climbs at speeds lower than the best of rate climb
speed should be of short duration to avoid engine cooling problems.
• Caution •
Use caution when engaging the autopilot at low altitude due to
the increased workload of programming the autopilot and
potential for human errors. Pilots should hand fly the aircraft to
a safe altitude and engage the autopilot if desired when time
and workload permit. Consider setting the autopilot bugs prior
to departure to reduce the amount of workload associated
with setting up and engaging the autopilot.
Climb Speeds SR20 (KIAS) SR22 (KIAS)
Cruise Climb 95-105 110-120
(SR22 Turbo) 120-130
Best Rate, Sea Level 96 101
Best Rate, 10,000 91 95
Best Angle, Sea Level 81 78
Best Angle, 10,000 85 82
June 2008
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