Cirrus Users Guide V26.docx Page 9 of 23 Printed 10/10/16
Winter Operations
As we're sure you have been told, attempting to take off and/or fly with a
contaminated wing CAN BE FATAL!
A smooth "clean" composite wing will lose lift with EVEN THE SLIGHTEST FROST!
DECONTAMINATE YOUR AIRCRAFT BEFORE YOU ATTEMPT TO FLY!
There are a number of techniques to do this:
• Use de-ice fluid from a garden-style sprayer to melt the frost/ice and then wipe
clean. This requires having access to a sprayer and de-ice fluid.
• Park the aircraft facing the sun and then wipe the melting frost off. This can take
time.
For cold weather engine operations please refer to the Continental Motors operating
manual for the best procedures
SR22 and SR22T with Certified Flight Into Known Ice (FIKI)
Adhere to the "Never fly with a contaminated wing" rule as discussed above. Once
you are airborne the FIKI system can cope with icing, however, it is VITAL that you
have studied the on-line Cirrus Ice Awareness course and passed the quiz at the end.
This must be completed every 24 months or the FIKI certification will no longer apply!
Even the FIKI system has its limitations and it is NOT a superman cloak! Treat icing
conditions with respect at all times!
If you need to refill the de-ice fluid tanks, you can ask the FBO to do it for you, but be
aware it may be a maintenance department function rather than a line crew function and
may incur a minimum labor charge.
If you have spare fluid available and chose to fill yourself, use an appropriate funnel and
MAKE SURE YOU'RE FILLING THE TWO INBOARD DE-ICE TANKS AND NOT THE
OUTBOARD 100LL GAS TANKS!
TKS Ice protection fluid filler tank. One on each wing.
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