Cirrus SR22 - Propeller System Emergencies

3-22 P/N 13772-004
Section 3 Cirrus Design
Emergency Procedures SR22
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 possible.
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
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