Cirrus SR22T User Manual

8-12 P/N 13772-005
Section 8 Cirrus Design
Handling and Servicing SR22T
Taxiing
Before attempting to taxi the airplane, ground personnel should be
instructed and authorized by the owner to taxi the airplane. Instruction
should include engine starting and shutdown procedures in addition to
taxi and steering techniques.
• Caution •
Verify that taxi and propeller wash areas are clear before
beginning taxi.
Do not operate the engine at high RPM when running up or
taxiing over ground containing loose stones, gravel, or any
loose material that may cause damage to the propeller blades.
Taxi with minimum power n eeded for forwa rd movement.
Excessive braking may result in overheated or damaged
brakes.
1. Remove chocks.
2. Start engine in accordance with Starting Engine procedure.
3. Release parking brake.
4. Advance throttle to initiate taxi. Immediately after initiating taxi,
apply the brakes to determine their effectiveness. During taxiing,
use differential braking to make slight turns to ascertain steering
effectiveness.
• Caution •
Observe wing clearance when taxiing near buildings or other
stationary objects. If possible, station an observer outside the
airplane.
Avoid holes and ruts when taxiing over uneven ground.
5. Taxi airplane to desired location.
6. Shut down airplane and install chocks and tie-downs in
accordance with Shutdown procedure.
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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