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Cirrus SR22T User Manual

Cirrus SR22T
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Original Issue: February 01, 2013

Table of Contents

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Cirrus SR22T Specifications

General IconGeneral
ManufacturerCirrus Aircraft
EngineContinental TSIO-550-K
Horsepower315 hp
Max Takeoff Weight3, 600 lbs
Service Ceiling25, 000 ft
Cabin Width49 in
Cabin Height50 in
Seating Capacity4
AvionicsCirrus Perspective+ by Garmin
CategorySingle-engine piston aircraft
PropellerHartzell 3-blade composite
Wingspan38 ft 4 in
Length26 ft
Height8 ft 11 in
Maximum Cruise Speed213 KTAS
Fuel Capacity92 gallons
Stall Speed64 knots
Safety FeaturesCirrus Airframe Parachute System (CAPS)
Cruise Speed183 knots

Summary

Section Front Matter

Foreword

Introductory remarks from the publisher.

The Handbook

Overview of the manual's structure and purpose.

Revising the Handbook

Procedures for managing revisions and updates to the handbook.

Revision Service

Information on obtaining and applying revisions.

Supplements

Guidance on incorporating and using system supplements.

Retention of Data

Owner's responsibility for retaining and transferring data.

Warnings, Cautions, and Notes

Explanation of symbols used for emphasis and safety.

Section 1: General

Introduction

General information about the aircraft for familiarization.

The Airplane

Details on the airplane's physical specifications and components.

Fuel

Information on fuel capacity, grades, and types.

Oil

Details on oil capacity and approved grades.

Maximum Certificated Weights

Specifies takeoff and zero fuel weight limits.

Cabin and Entry Dimensions

Dimensions related to cabin access and interior space.

Baggage Spaces and Entry Dimensions

Dimensions for baggage area and door.

Specific Loadings

Information on wing and power loading.

Symbols, Abbreviations and Terminology

Definitions of common terms and abbreviations used.

Section 2: Limitations

Introduction

Overview of operating limitations and their importance.

Certification Status

Details on the aircraft's airworthiness certification.

Airspeed Limitations

Critical speed limits for safe operation.

Airspeed Indicator Markings

Explanation of color-coded markings on the airspeed indicator.

Powerplant Limitations

Operating limits for the engine and powerplant.

Fuel Grade

Approved fuel types for the aircraft.

Propeller

Details on the propeller type and model.

Weight Limits

Specifies maximum takeoff and zero fuel weights.

Engine Instrument Markings & Annunciations

Explains engine instrument ranges and annunciations.

Fuel

Limitations related to fuel quantity and grades.

Electrical

Limitations for the aircraft's electrical system.

Center of Gravity Limits

Defines the aircraft's CG envelope for safe operation.

Maneuver Limits

Restrictions on maneuvers like aerobatics and spins.

Kinds of Operation

Approved flight operations and required equipment.

Icing

Prohibition of flight into known icing conditions.

Runway Surface

Specifies acceptable runway surface types.

Taxi Power

Limitations on engine power during taxi operations.

Fuel Limits

Total capacity, usable fuel, and imbalance limits.

Altitude Limits

Maximum takeoff and operating altitudes.

Environmental Conditions

Limits on operation based on outside air temperature.

Maximum Occupancy

Specifies the maximum number of persons and seat configuration.

Systems and Equipment Limits

Limitations for installed avionics and systems.

Air Conditioning System (Optional)

Limitations on the optional air conditioning system.

Inflatable Restraint System

Prohibition of child seats with inflatable restraints.

Flap Limitations

Approved takeoff and landing flap settings.

Paint

Requirements for aircraft painting related to temperature.

Cirrus Airframe Parachute System (CAPS)

Maximum demonstrated deployment speed.

Other Limitations

General restrictions not covered elsewhere.

Placards

Required placards and their locations.

Section 3: Emergency Procedures

Introduction

Overview of procedures for handling emergencies.

Emergency Procedures Guidance

General principles for handling emergencies.

CAPS Guidance

Guidance and training requirements for the CAPS system.

Preflight Planning

Minimizing enroute emergencies through planning.

Preflight Inspections/Maintenance

Importance of preflight checks for mechanical issues.

Methodology

Basic actions applicable to any emergency.

Circuit Breakers

Criteria for manipulating circuit breakers during procedures.

Memory Items

Checklist steps that require memorization.

Airspeeds for Emergency Operations

Recommended airspeeds for various emergency scenarios.

Engine Failures

Procedures for engine failure during takeoff and flight.

Airstart

Procedures for attempting an engine airstart.

Smoke and Fire

Procedures for handling cabin and engine fires.

Emergency Descent

Procedures for conducting an emergency descent.

Forced Landing

Procedures for emergency landing without engine power.

Ditching

Procedures for ditching the aircraft.

Landing Without Elevator Control

Procedures for landing with loss of elevator control.

Engine System Emergencies

Procedures for partial power loss and other engine issues.

Oil Pressure Out of Range

Actions for low or high oil pressure indications.

Oil Temperature High

Procedures for managing high oil temperatures.

High Cylinder Head Temperature

Actions for managing high cylinder head temperatures.

Turbocharger System Emergencies

Procedures for unexpected loss of manifold pressure.

Manifold Pressure High

Procedures for addressing high manifold pressure.

Overboost / Pressure Relief Valve

Procedures related to overboost conditions.

Turbine Inlet Temperature High

Procedures for high turbine inlet temperatures.

EGT, TIT or CHT Temperature Sensor Failure

Actions for sensor failures in engine instruments.

Propeller System Emergencies

Procedures for engine speed or propeller governor issues.

Propeller Governor Failure

Actions for a failed propeller governor.

Fuel System Emergencies

Procedures for low fuel quantity or imbalance.

Electrical System Emergencies

Procedures for bus voltage issues and sensor failures.

Environmental System Emergencies

Procedures for high carbon monoxide levels.

Oxygen System Emergencies

Procedures for oxygen system faults or low quantity.

Integrated Avionics System Emergencies

Procedures for failures in avionics components.

Unusual Attitude Emergencies

Procedures for spin entry and spiral dives.

Inadvertent Spiral Dive During IMC Flight

Actions to recover from a spiral dive in IMC.

Other Emergencies

Procedures for power lever or engine shutdown issues.

Left/Right Brake Over-Temperature

Actions for overheated brake systems.

Starter Engaged

Procedures for a starter that remains engaged.

Emergency Ground Egress

Procedures for rapid exit from the aircraft.

CAPS Deployment

Procedures for activating the Cirrus Airframe Parachute System.

Section 3A: Abnormal Procedures

Introduction

Guidance for handling abnormal system conditions.

Abnormal Procedures Guidance

General principles for handling abnormal situations.

Circuit Breakers

Criteria for manipulating circuit breakers in abnormal procedures.

Flight Environment

Procedures for icing, IMC, and open doors in flight.

Abnormal Landings

Procedures for landings with failed brakes or flat tires.

Engine System

Procedures for low oil pressure and high manifold pressure.

Starter Engaged

Procedures for a starter that remains engaged.

Alternate Air Door Open Annunciation

Actions for a detected alternate air door issue.

Fuel System

Procedures for low fuel quantity and imbalance.

Electrical System

Procedures for low voltage on main and essential buses.

Low Alternator 1 Output

Actions for low output from alternator 1.

Low Alternator 2 Output

Actions for low output from alternator 2.

Integrated Avionics System

Procedures for avionics switch off and fan failures.

Flight Displays Too Dim

Actions to take if flight displays lack sufficient brightness.

Pitot Static System

Procedures for Pitot static malfunctions.

Pitot Heat Current Sensor Annunciation

Actions for PITOT HEAT FAIL annunciation.

Pitot Heat Required Annunciation

Actions for PITOT HEAT REQUIRED annunciation.

Flight Control System

Procedures for electric trim or autopilot failures.

Landing Gear System

Procedures for brake issues during taxi or overheating.

Oxygen System

Procedures for low oxygen quantity warnings.

Other Conditions

Procedures for aborted takeoffs.

Parking Brake Engaged Annunciation

Actions for parking brake engagement warning.

Communications Failure

Procedures for loss of communication capability.

Section 4: Normal Procedures

Introduction

Amplified procedures for normal aircraft operation.

Airspeeds for Normal Operation

Key airspeeds for takeoff, climb, and landing.

Normal Procedures

Walk-around and preflight inspection checklist.

Before Starting Engine

Steps to complete before starting the engine.

Starting Engine

Detailed procedure for starting the engine.

Before Taxiing

Pre-taxi checks and procedures.

Taxiing

Procedures and cautions for taxi operations.

Before Takeoff

Checklist items to perform before takeoff.

Maximum Power Fuel Flow

Guidance on fuel flow for maximum power operations.

Normal Takeoff

Standard procedure for normal takeoff.

Short Field Takeoff

Procedure for takeoff from short fields.

Full Power Climb: Rich of Peak Technique

Procedure for climbing at full power.

Cruise Climb: Lean of Peak Technique

Procedure for climbing using lean of peak technique.

Cruise

Procedures for maintaining cruise flight and fuel management.

Descent

Procedures for descending, including rapid descent.

Before Landing

Checklist items before landing.

Normal Landing

Procedure for performing a normal landing.

Crosswind Landings

Techniques for performing landings in crosswinds.

Short Field Landing

Procedure for landing on short fields.

Balked Landing/Go-Around

Procedures for aborting a landing and climbing.

After Landing

Post-landing shutdown and securing procedures.

Shutdown

Steps for shutting down the engine and securing the aircraft.

Stalls

Characteristics and recovery from stalls.

Environmental Considerations

Procedures for cold weather operations.

Cold Weather Operation

Detailed procedures for cold weather.

Hot Weather Operation

Procedures for operating in hot weather.

Noise Characteristics/Abatement

Guidance on minimizing aircraft noise.

Fuel Conservation

Techniques for optimizing fuel usage during cruise.

Section 5: Performance Data

Introduction

Overview of performance data for planning.

Associated Conditions Affecting Performance

Factors influencing performance data.

Demonstrated Operating Temperature

Information on demonstrated engine cooling temperatures.

Airspeed Calibration: Normal Static Source

Calibration data for indicated airspeeds.

Airspeed Calibration: Alternate Static Source

Calibration data for alternate static source.

Altitude Correction

Corrections to airspeed based on altitude and static source.

Temperature Conversion

Tables for converting between Celsius and Fahrenheit.

Outside Air Temperature for ISA Condition

Standard ISA temperatures at different altitudes.

Stall Speeds

Stall speeds under various conditions.

Wind Components

Chart for calculating wind components.

Takeoff Distance

Factors affecting takeoff distance.

Takeoff Distance: 3600 LB

Takeoff distances at 3600 lbs GW.

Takeoff Distance: 2900 LB

Takeoff distances at 2900 lbs GW.

Takeoff Climb Gradient

Climb gradient data for takeoff.

Takeoff Rate of Climb

Rate of climb data for takeoff.

Enroute Climb Gradient

Climb gradient data for enroute flight.

Enroute Rate of Climb

Rate of climb data for enroute flight.

Cruise Performance

Performance data for cruise operations.

Range / Endurance: Full Power Climb

Range and endurance for full power climbs.

Range / Endurance: Cruise Climb

Range and endurance for cruise climbs.

Balked Landing Climb Gradient

Climb gradient for balked landings.

Balked Landing Rate of Climb

Rate of climb for balked landings.

Landing Distance

Data for computed landing distances.

Section 6: Weight and Balance Data

Introduction

Procedure for establishing basic empty weight and moment.

Airplane Weighing Form

Form for recording aircraft weighing data.

Airplane Weighing Procedures

Step-by-step process for weighing the aircraft.

Loading Instructions

Guidance on calculating total weight and moment.

Loading Data

Chart and table for determining moment/1000 for payload.

Moment Limits

Chart to determine if weight and moment are within limits.

Weight & Balance Record

Form for maintaining a history of weight and balance changes.

Equipment List

List of available equipment for the aircraft.

Section 7: Systems Description

Introduction

Basic description of aircraft systems and operation.

Airframe

Details on the fuselage, wings, and empennage structure.

Flight Controls

Description of the control systems for pitch, roll, and yaw.

Instrument Panel

Layout and components of the instrument panel.

Flight Instruments

Description of primary and standby flight instruments.

Engine

Description of the engine and its controls.

Fuel System

Description of the fuel storage and delivery system.

Electrical System

Overview of the aircraft's electrical system architecture.

Power Distribution

Explanation of how power is supplied to aircraft circuits.

Lighting Systems

Description of exterior and interior lighting systems.

Environmental System

Description of heating, cooling, and ventilation systems.

Stall Warning System

Explanation of the stall warning system operation.

Pitot-Static System

Description of Pitot heat and alternate static source.

Avionics

Overview of the integrated avionics system components.

Cabin Features

Description of emergency locator transmitter and fire extinguisher.

Cirrus Airplane Parachute System (CAPS)

Description of the CAPS system components and operation.

Section 8: Handling and Servicing

Introduction

General guidelines for aircraft handling and maintenance.

Operator’s Publications

Information on obtaining the AFM and POH.

Service Publications

List of available maintenance and service manuals.

Ordering Publications

How to order aircraft publications.

Airplane Records and Certificates

Required documents for aircraft operation.

Airworthiness Directives

Mandatory changes and compliance requirements.

Airplane Inspection Periods

Information on annual and 100-hour inspections.

Pilot Performed Preventative Maintenance

List of maintenance tasks pilots can perform.

Logbook Entry

Requirements for making logbook entries.

Ground Handling

Procedures for applying external power.

Towing

Procedures for towing the aircraft.

Taxiing

Procedures and cautions for taxi operations.

Parking

Procedures for parking and securing the aircraft.

Tiedown

Procedures for mooring the aircraft for security.

Leveling

Methods for leveling the aircraft.

Jacking

Procedures for jacking the aircraft for maintenance.

Servicing

Procedures for landing gear and brake servicing.

Cleaning and Care

Procedures for cleaning exterior and interior surfaces.

Instrument Panel and Electronic Display Screens

Guidelines for cleaning displays and panels.

Headliner and Trim Panels

Cleaning procedures for interior panels.

Leather Upholstery and Seats

Maintenance for leather seats and upholstery.

Carpets

Procedures for cleaning carpets.

Section 9: Log of Supplements

Approved Oxygen Systems

Information on the approved portable oxygen systems.

SR22 / SR22T Airplanes Registered in Canada

Specific requirements for Canadian operations.

Weight Conversion

Charts for converting between weight units.

Length Conversion

Charts for converting between length units.

Volume Conversion

Charts for converting between volume units.

Volume to Weight Conversion

Conversion factors for volume to weight.

Quick Conversions

Overview of conversion methods.

GFC 700 Automatic Flight Control System

Procedures and limitations for the autopilot system.

Artex ME406 406 MHz ELT System

Information on the ELT system and its operation.

TKS Anti-Ice System

Information on the TKS Anti-Ice System operation.

Section 10: Safety Information

Introduction

Overview of safe and efficient aircraft operation.

Cirrus Airframe Parachute System (CAPS)

Information on CAPS system and its deployment.

Landing Considerations

Factors to consider for CAPS landings.

Post Impact Fire

Procedures for handling post-impact fires.

Ground Gusts

Precautions regarding ground gusts.

Taxiing, Steering, and Braking Practices

Proper techniques to avoid brake damage.

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