Cirrus SR22T User Manual

3-40 P/N 13772-005
Section 3 Cirrus Design
Emergency Procedures SR22T
Inadvertent Spiral Dive During IMC Flight
1. Power Lever ............................................................................IDLE
2. Stop the spiral dive by using coordinated aileron and rudder
control while referring to the attitude indicator and turn coordinator
to level the wings.
3. Cautiously apply elevator back pressure to bring airplane to level
flight attitude.
4. Trim for level flight.
5. Set power as required.
6. Use autopilot if functional otherwise maintain a constant heading
through the coordinated aileron and rudder inputs.
7. Exit IMC conditions as soon as possible.
Amplification
In all cases, if the aircraft enters an unusual attitude from which
recovery is not assured, immediately deploy CAPS. Refer to Section
10, Cirrus Airframe Parachute System (CAPS) for CAPS deployment
information.
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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