Cirrus SR22T Owners’ & Pilots’ Guide

Cirrus Users Guide V26.docx Page 5 of 23 Printed 10/10/16
Pre-Flight Walk-Around
Check the two Phillips head screws (one each side) in
the cowling just behind the propeller. These are easy
to miss, but the engine MUST NOT BE STARTED if
either is loose or missing. Pay special attention after
having the cowling removed.
Oil: As you open the oil inspection cover don’t allow
the spring-loaded latches to “snap” open as this will
eventually chip the paint….rather, hold and guide them
up as they unlatch.
Avoid holding anything else in your hand when you
check the oil…if you drop anything into the oil
inspection hatch it’ll be very difficult to retrieve without
removing the cowling!
Adding Oil: Generally, these airplanes like to see a
little over six quarts of oil. If you find less than 6, add a
quart. Over time you’ll discover what a good level for
your engine is. Note for the SR20’s IO-360, the oil is
added by removing the large yellow oil filler cap rather
than into where the dip stick is removed from. The oil
dip stick should be replaced with the “D” shaped ring
facing backwards.
SR22 and SR22T
Oil is added to the SR22's IO-550 via the dipstick hole.
Note that the dipstick has a flexible section and be
careful to NOT place the dipstick on the ground at any
time to avoid dirt contamination.
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Cirrus SR22T Specifications

General

Manufacturer	Cirrus Aircraft
Engine	Continental TSIO-550-K
Horsepower	315 hp
Max Takeoff Weight	3, 600 lbs
Service Ceiling	25, 000 ft
Cabin Width	49 in
Cabin Height	50 in
Seating Capacity	4
Avionics	Cirrus Perspective+ by Garmin
Category	Single-engine piston aircraft
Propeller	Hartzell 3-blade composite
Wingspan	38 ft 4 in
Length	26 ft
Height	8 ft 11 in
Maximum Cruise Speed	213 KTAS
Fuel Capacity	92 gallons
Stall Speed	64 knots
Safety Features	Cirrus Airframe Parachute System (CAPS)
Cruise Speed	183 knots