PILOT’S CHECKLIST

SR20
G1 OR G2 WITH ALL ELECTRIC AVIONICS
 Quick Reference Checklist
for
SR20 Aircraft Serials 1268 thru 1877, 1879 thru 1885.

The procedures in this publication are abbreviated and derived from procedures in the
FAA Approved Airplane Flight Manual and Pilot’s Operating Handbook (POH) P/N
11934-003 Revision A10 Release. These procedures do not supersede the procedures
in the basic POH. In the event of conflict, the basic POH shall take precedence.

COPYRIGHT © 2010 CIRRUS DESIGN CORPORATION DULUTH, MINNESOTA, USA

ISSUED: July 2011
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NORMAL
Normal Procedures
Table of Contents
Primary Flight Display ......................................................................N-1
Airspeeds for Normal Operation ......................................................N-2
Preflight Inspection ..........................................................................N-3
Before Starting Engine .....................................................................N-6
Starting Engine ................................................................................N-7
Before Taxiing ..................................................................................N-7
Taxiing .............................................................................................N-7
Before Takeoff .................................................................................N-8
Normal Takeoff ................................................................................N-9
Short Field Takeoff...........................................................................N-9
Climb ................................................................................................N-9
Cruise.............................................................................................N-10
Cruise Leaning ..........................................................................N-10
Descent ..........................................................................................N-10
Before Landing...............................................................................N-10
Balked Landing/Go-Around............................................................N-10
After Landing..................................................................................N-11
Shutdown .......................................................................................N-11

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PFD LEGEND

Primary Flight Display

2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16

M-BUS 24.0 V AP RDY VS

E-BUS 24.0 V 4900 FT
120 20 20 5000 20
74 % 10
110 10 10 4900 5
1 20
10 0 48 00 0
9 80
10 10 -5
90 4700
ILS
-10
Power 20 20
80 4600 -20
ILS 29.92"

Nav ILS 006 Hdg Bug

VLOC 1 108.10 037°/ 7 005°
CRS 020°
N 3
Bearing SAV Alt Bug
DTK 020° 33
GPS 1 6 4900 FT
62.2 NM
00:26:18 30
Aux KLWH E VSI Bug
GPS 2 BRG 352° W -500 FPM
43.6 NM
00:17:52 12
24 Tach 2400 RPM
Range Baro Set
TAS110 KTS 15 MAP 32.0 in-Hg
View 21 S
29.92"
GS 98 KTS FF 16.0 GPH
OAT 11°C Oil 49 PSI Hdg Sync

1 17 22 21 20 19 18 17 1

LEGEND
1. Navigation & Avionics Configuration Buttons 12. Vertical Deviation Indicator (VDI)
2. Percent Power 13. Altitude Tape
3. Bus Voltages 14. Altitude Window
4. Airspeed Window 15. Vertical Speed Indicator (VSI)
5. Airspeed Tape 16. Brightness Control (BRT/DIM)
6. Autopilot Annunciations 17. Mode and Display Selection
7. Aircraft Reference Symbol 18. Wind Vector
8. Bank Angle Indicator 19. Engine Information Data Block
9. Skid/Slip Indicator 20. Horizontal Situation Indicator (HSI)
10. Pitch Ladder 21. Horizontal Deviation Indicator (HDI)
11. Flight Director Steering Command Bars 22. Air Data Block

SR20_FM07_2220A

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Airspeeds for Normal Operation

Takeoff Rotation:
• Normal, Flaps 50%......................................................... 67 KIAS
• Short Field, Flaps 50%................................................... 65 KIAS
• Obstacle Clearance, Flaps 50% ..................................... 75 KIAS
Enroute Climb, Flaps Up:

AIRSPEEDS
• Normal, SL ................................................................... 105 KIAS
• Normal, 10,000’ .............................................................. 95 KIAS
• Best Rate of Climb, SL ................................................... 96 KIAS
• Best Rate of Climb, 10,000’............................................ 91 KIAS
• Best Angle of Climb, SL.................................................. 81 KIAS
• Best Angle of Climb, 10,000’ .......................................... 85 KIAS
Landing Approach:
• Normal Approach, Flaps Up ........................................... 85 KIAS
• Normal Approach, Flaps 50% ........................................ 80 KIAS
• Normal Approach, Flaps 100% ...................................... 75 KIAS
• Short Field, Flaps 100%................................................. 75 KIAS
Go-Around, Flaps 50%:
• Full Power....................................................................... 75 KIAS
Maximum Recommended Turbulent Air Penetration:
• 3000 Lb ........................................................................ 131 KIAS
• 2600 Lb ........................................................................ 122 KIAS
• 2200 Lb ........................................................................ 111 KIAS
Maximum Demonstrated Crosswind
• Takeoff or Landing ......................................................... 21 Knots

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PREFLIGHT

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SR20_FM04_1001

Preflight Inspection
1. Cabin
a. Required Documents ................................................ On Board
b. Avionics Power Switch ...................................................... OFF
c. Bat 2 Master Switch ........................................................... ON
d. PFD - Serials with PFD ..............................................Verify On
e. Avionics Cooling Fan.................................................... Audible
f. Voltmeter ................................................................ 23-25 Volts
g. Flap Position Light ............................................................OUT
h. Bat 1 Master Switch ............................................................ ON
i. Lights............................................................. Check Operation
j. Stall Warning .....................................................................Test
k. Fuel Quantity ................................................................. Check
l. Fuel Selector .............................................. Select Fullest Tank
m. Flaps ....................................................100%, Check Light ON
n. Oil Annunciator.....................................................................On
o. Bat 1 and 2 Master Switches ............................................ OFF

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p. Alternate Static Source ............................................. NORMAL

q. Circuit Breakers.....................................................................IN
r. Fire Extinguisher ................................. Charged and Available
s. Emergency Egress Hammer ...................................... Available
t. CAPS Handle ..................................................... Pin Removed
2. Left Fuselage
a. Door Lock...................................................................... Unlock
b. COM 1 Antenna (top) ...................... Condition and Attachment
c. Wing/Fuselage Fairing ................................................... Check
d. COM 2 Antenna (underside) ........... Condition and Attachment
e. Baggage Door ............................................Closed and Secure
f. Static Button.............................................. Check for Blockage

PREFLIGHT
g. Parachute Cover ........................................Sealed and Secure
3. Empennage
a. Tiedown Rope ............................................................. Remove
b. Horizontal and Vertical Stabilizers............................. Condition
c. Elevator and Tab ...............................Condition and Movement
d. Rudder ................................................. Freedom of Movement
e. Rudder Trim Tab................................... Condition and Security
f. Attachment hinges, bolts and cotter pins ...................... Secure
4. Right Fuselage
a. Static Button.............................................. Check for Blockage
b. Wing/Fuselage Fairings ................................................. Check
c. Door Lock...................................................................... Unlock
5. Right Wing Trailing Edge
a. Flap and Rub Strips (if installed) .......... Condition and Security
b. Aileron and Tab .................................Condition and Movement
c. Hinges, actuation arm, bolts, and cotter pins ................ Secure
6. Right Wing Tip
a. Tip .......................................................................... Attachment
b. Strobe, Nav Light and Lens.................. Condition and Security
c. Fuel Vent (underside).......................................... Unobstructed
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7. Right Wing Forward and Main Gear

a. Leading Edge and Stall Strips................................... Condition
b. Fuel Cap....................................... Check Quantity and Secure
c. Fuel Drains (2 underside).............................Drain and Sample
d. Wheel Fairings ......................Security, Accumulation of Debris
e. Tire ............................................ Condition, Inflation, and Wear
f. Wheel and Brakes ........Fluid Leaks, Evidence of Overheating,
General Condition, and Security.
g. Chocks and Tiedown Ropes ....................................... Remove
h. Cabin Air Vent ..................................................... Unobstructed
8. Nose, Right Side
a. Cowling .................................................... Attachments Secure
b. Exhaust Pipe ..................... Condition, Security, and Clearance
PREFLIGHT

c. Transponder Antenna (underside)... Condition and Attachment

d. Gascolator (underside)................ Drain for 3 seconds, Sample
9. Nose gear, Propeller, and Spinner
a. Tow Bar ....................................................... Remove and Stow
b. Strut........................................................................... Condition
c. Wheel Fairing ........................Security, Accumulation of Debris
d. Wheel and Tire.......................... Condition, Inflation, and Wear
e. Propeller............................Condition (indentations, nicks, etc.)
f. Spinner............................... Condition, Security, and Oil Leaks
g. Air Inlets ..............................................................Unobstructed
h. Alternator Belt .......................................Condition and Tension
10. Nose, Left Side
a. Landing Light............................................................. Condition
b. Engine Oil......... Check 6-8 quarts, Leaks, Cap & Door Secure
c. Cowling .................................................... Attachments Secure
d. External Power ..................................................... Door Secure
e. Exhaust Pipe ..................... Condition, Security, and Clearance
11. Left Main Gear and Forward Wing
a. Wheel fairings .......................Security, Accumulation of Debris
b. Tire ............................................ Condition, Inflation, and Wear

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c. Wheel and Brakes ........Fluid Leaks, Evidence of Overheating,

General Condition, and Security.
d. Chocks and Tiedown Ropes ....................................... Remove
e. Fuel Drains (2 underside).............................Drain and Sample
f. Cabin Air Vent ..................................................... Unobstructed
g. Fuel Cap....................................... Check Quantity and Secure
h. Leading Edge and Stall Strips................................... Condition
12. Left Wing Tip
a. Fuel Vent (underside).......................................... Unobstructed
b. Pitot Mast (underside) ................. Cover Removed, Tube Clear
c. Strobe, Nav Light and Lens.................. Condition and Security
d. Tip ......................................................................... Attachment
13. Left Wing Trailing Edge
a. Flap And Rub Strips (If installed) ......... Condition and Security
b. Aileron .................................................. Freedom of movement
c. Hinges, actuation arm, bolts, and cotter pins ................ Secure

Before Starting Engine

BEFORE STARTING
1. Preflight Inspection ................................................... COMPLETED
2. Emergency Equipment ................................................ ON BOARD
3. Passengers......................................................................BRIEFED
4. Seats, Seat Belts, and Harnesses ................ ADJUST & SECURE

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Starting Engine
1. External Power (If applicable) ........................................CONNECT
2. Brakes .................................................................................. HOLD
3. Bat Master Switches ............................................ON (Check Volts)
4. Strobe Lights ............................................................................. ON
5. Mixture ..........................................................................FULL RICH
6. Power Lever ........................................................ FULL FORWARD
7. Fuel Pump .................................................... PRIME, then BOOST
8. Propeller Area..................................................................... CLEAR
9. Power Lever ........................................................... OPEN ¼ INCH
10. Ignition Switch .......................START (Release after engine starts)
11. Power Lever ............................... RETARD (to maintain 1000 RPM)
12. Oil Pressure ........................................................................CHECK
13. Alt Master Switches ................................................................... ON
14. Avionics Power Switch ............................................................... ON
15. Engine Parameters ........................................................ MONITOR
16. External Power (If applicable) ..................................DISCONNECT
17. Amp Meter/Indication..........................................................CHECK
START / TAXI

Before Taxiing
1. Flaps ..................................................................................UP (0%)
2. Radios/Avionics ......................................................AS REQUIRED
3. Cabin Heat/Defrost ................................................ AS REQUIRED
4. Fuel Selector .......................................................... SWITCH TANK

Taxiing
1. Parking Brake ............................................................ DISENGAGE
2. Brakes.................................................................................CHECK
3. Directional Gyro/HSI Orientation ........................................CHECK
4. Attitude Gyro.......................................................................CHECK
5. Turn Coordinator ................................................................CHECK

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Before Takeoff
1. Doors .............................................................................. LATCHED
2. CAPS Handle ................................................. Verify Pin Removed
3. Seat Belts and Shoulder Harness ................................... SECURE
4. Fuel Quantity ..................................................................CONFIRM
5. Fuel Selector ........................................................ FULLEST TANK
6. Fuel Pump ................................................................................. ON
7. Flaps............................................................... SET 50% & CHECK
8. Transponder............................................................................. SET
9. Autopilot..............................................................................CHECK
10. Navigation Radios/GPS ..........................................SET for Takeoff
11. Cabin Heat/Defrost .................................................AS REQUIRED
12. Brakes................................................................................... HOLD
13. Power Lever ................................................................... 1700 RPM
14. Alternator ............................................................................CHECK
a. Pitot Heat ............................................................................ ON
b. Navigation Lights................................................................. ON
c. Landing Light....................................................................... ON
d. Annunciator Lights .......................................................CHECK
15. Voltage................................................................................CHECK
16. Pitot Heat................................................................AS REQUIRED
17. Navigation Lights ....................................................AS REQUIRED
18. Landing Light ..........................................................AS REQUIRED
BEFORE TAKEOFF

19. Magnetos.................................................... CHECK Left and Right

a. Ignition Switch .................................. R, note RPM, then BOTH
b. Ignition Switch ...................................L, note RPM, then BOTH
20. Engine Parameters .............................................................CHECK
21. Power Lever ................................................................... 1000 RPM
22. Flight Instruments, HSI, and Altimeter.................... CHECK & SET
23. Flight Controls .................................................FREE & CORRECT
24. Trim.............................................................................. SET Takeoff
25. Autopilot...................................................................DISCONNECT

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Normal Takeoff
1. Brakes.................................... RELEASE (Steer with Rudder Only)
2. Power Lever ........................................................ FULL FORWARD
3. Engine Parameters .............................................................CHECK
4. Brakes.................................... RELEASE (Steer with Rudder Only)
5. Elevator Control ........................ ROTATE Smoothly at 65-70 KIAS
6. At 85 KIAS, Flaps ...................................................................... UP

Short Field Takeoff

1. Flaps ........................................................................................ 50%
2. Brakes .................................................................................. HOLD
3. Power Lever ........................................................ FULL FORWARD
4. Engine Parameters .............................................................CHECK
5. Brakes.................................... RELEASE (Steer with Rudder Only)
6. Elevator Control ..............................ROTATE Smoothly at 65 KIAS
7. Airspeed at Obstacle ......................................................... 75 KIAS

Climb
1. Climb Power............................................................................. SET
2. Flaps ................................................................................ Verify UP
3. Mixture ..........................................................................FULL RICH
4. Engine Parameters .............................................................CHECK
5. Fuel Pump ............................................................................... OFF
TAKEOFF / CLIMB

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Cruise
1. Fuel Pump ............................................................................... OFF
2. Cruise Power ........................................................................... SET
3. Mixture................................................................ LEAN as required
4. Engine Parameters .........................................................MONITOR
5. Fuel Flow and Balance ...................................................MONITOR
Cruise Leaning
Mixture Description Exhaust Gas Temperature

Best Power 75° F Rich Of Peak EGT

Best Economy 50° F Lean Of Peak EGT

Descent
1. Altimeter .................................................................................. SET
2. Cabin Heat/Defrost .................................................AS REQUIRED
3. Landing Light ............................................................................. ON
4. Fuel System........................................................................CHECK
5. Mixture....................................................................AS REQUIRED
6. Brake Pressure ...................................................................CHECK

Before Landing
1. Seat Belt and Shoulder Harness ..................................... SECURE
2. Fuel Pump ..........................................................................BOOST
3. Mixture..........................................................................FULL RICH
4. Flaps.......................................................................AS REQUIRED
5. Autopilot..................................................................AS REQUIRED

Balked Landing/Go-Around
1. Autopilot..................................................................... DISENGAGE
2. Power Lever ........................................................ FULL FORWARD
3. Flaps........................................................................................ 50%
CRUISE / DESCENT

4. Airspeed ........................ BEST ANGLE OF CLIMB (81 – 83 KIAS)

After clear of obstacles:
5. Flaps ......................................................................................... UP
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After Landing
1. Power Lever ................................................................... 1000 RPM
2. Fuel Pump ............................................................................... OFF
3. Flaps .......................................................................................... UP
4. Transponder........................................................................... STBY
5. Lights ......................................................................AS REQUIRED
6. Pitot Heat ................................................................................. OFF

Shutdown
1. Fuel Pump (if used) ................................................................ OFF
2. Throttle ................................................................................... IDLE
3. Ignition Switch .................... CYCLE - MAG GROUNDING CHECK
4. Mixture .............................................................................. CUTOFF
5. All Switches ............................................................................. OFF
6. Magnetos ................................................................................. OFF
7. ELT ...........................................................TRANSMIT LIGHT OUT
8. Chocks, Tie-downs, Pitot Covers ............................AS REQUIRED
SHUTDOWN

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PERFORMANCE
Performance
Table of Contents
Cruise Performance .........................................................................P-3
Landing Distance .............................................................................P-5
Wind Components ...........................................................................P-6
Weight and Balance .........................................................................P-7
Loading Calculations ...................................................................P-7
Loading Data ...............................................................................P-8
Moment Limits .............................................................................P-8
Temperature Conversion .................................................................P-9

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PILOT CHECKLIST MODEL SR20

Takeoff Distance: 2500 LB

WEIGHT = 2500 LB Headwind: Subtract 10% for each 12
Speed at Liftoff = 65 KIAS knots headwind.
Tailwind: Add 10% for each 2 knots
Speed over 50 Ft Obstacle = 70 KIAS tailwind up to 10 knots.
Flaps - 50% · Takeoff Pwr · Dry Paved Runway Slope: Ref. Factors.
Dry Grass: Add 20% to Ground Roll.
Wet Grass: Add 30% to Ground Roll.

PRESS DISTANCE TEMPERATURE ~ °C

ALT
0 10 20 30 40 ISA
FT FT

SL Grnd Roll 813 878 946 1016 1090 912

50 ft 1212 1303 1398 1496 1597 1350

1000 Grnd Roll 892 964 1038 1116 1196 986

50 ft 1326 1426 1529 1636 1747 1457

2000 Grnd Roll 980 1059 1141 1226 1314 1067

50 ft 1451 1561 1674 1791 1912 1572

3000 Grnd Roll 1078 1164 1254 1348 1445 1156

50 ft 1590 1709 1834 1962 2095 1697

4000 Grnd Roll 1185 1281 1380 1483 1590 1253

50 ft 1743 1874 2010 2151 2297 1835

5000 Grnd Roll 1305 1410 1519 1632 1750 1358

50 ft 1912 2056 2205 2360 2520 1985

6000 Grnd Roll 1438 1553 1673 1798 1928 1473

50 ft 2098 2256 2421 2590 2766 2140

7000 Grnd Roll 1585 1712 1845 1599

50 ft 2305 2479 2659 2324

8000 Grnd Roll 1749 1889 2035 1737

50 ft 2534 2725 2923 2517

9000 Grnd Roll 1931 2085 2247 1887

50 ft 2787 2997 3216 2727

10000 Grnd Roll 2133 2304 2050

50 ft 3068 3299 2986

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Takeoff Distance: 3000 LB

WEIGHT = 3000 LB Headwind: Subtract 10% for each 12
Speed at Liftoff = 68 KIAS knots headwind.
Tailwind: Add 10% for each 2 knots
Speed over 50 Ft. Obstacle = 75 KIAS tailwind up to 10 knots.
Flaps - 50% · Takeoff Pwr · Dry Paved Runway Slope: Ref. Factors.
Dry Grass: Add 20% to Ground Roll.
Wet Grass: Add 30% to Ground Roll.

TAKEOFF 3000 LB
PRESS DISTANCE TEMPERATURE ~ °C
ALT
0 10 20 30 40 ISA
FT FT

SL Grnd Roll 1287 1390 1497 1608 1724 1446

50 ft 1848 1988 2132 2282 2437 2064

1000 Grnd Roll 1412 1526 1643 1766 1893 1564

50 ft 2022 2175 2333 2497 2666 2226

2000 Grnd Roll 1552 1676 1805 1940 2079 1692

50 ft 2214 2381 2555 2734 2920 2402

3000 Grnd Roll 1706 1842 1985 2132 2286 1831

50 ft 2426 2609 2799 2996 3200 2593

4000 Grnd Roll 1877 2027 2183 2346 2515 1983

50 ft 2660 2861 3069 3285 3509 2802

5000 Grnd Roll 2066 2231 2404 2583 2769 2149

50 ft 2919 3139 3368 3605 3850 3029

6000 Grnd Roll 2276 2458 2648 2845 3050 2329

50 ft 3205 3447 3698 3959 4228 3276

7000 Grnd Roll 2509 2710 2919 2528

50 ft 3522 3788 4064 3547

8000 Grnd Roll 2768 2990 3221 2744

50 ft 3872 4165 4469 3841

9000 Grnd Roll 3056 3301 3555 2980

50 ft 4261 4583 4917 4160

10000 Grnd Roll 3376 3646 3241

50 ft 4691 5046 4514

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Cruise Performance
Conditions:
• Mixture ...................................................................................................Best Power
• Weight ........................................................................................................ 2600 LB
• Winds ............................................................................................................... Zero
• Shaded Cells: Cruise Pwr above 85% not recommended.

• Note •
CRUISE

Subtract 10 KTAS if nose wheel pant and fairing removed. Lower KTAS by
10% if nose and main wheel pants & fairings are removed.

Press ISA - 30°C ISA ISA + 30°C

Alt RPM MAP PWR KTAS GPH PWR KTAS GPH PWR KTAS GPH
2000 2700 27.8 101% 160 16.0 95% 160 15.0 91% 157 14.2
2500 27.8 90% 154 14.1 85% 154 13.4 81% 151 12.9
2500 26.6 85% 151 13.4 80% 151 12.8 76% 148 11.7
2500 25.4 80% 147 12.7 75% 147 11.6 72% 144 11.3
2500 24.1 74% 143 11.5 70% 143 11.1 67% 140 10.7
2500 22.9 69% 139 11.0 65% 139 10.6 62% 136 10.2
2500 22.0 65% 136 10.5 62% 136 10.2 59% 133 9.9
2500 19.7 55% 127 9.5 52% 127 9.20 50% 124 8.9
4000 2700 25.8 94% 159 14.8 89% 159 14.4 84% 157 13.4
2500 25.8 84% 153 13.3 79% 153 12.7 75% 150 11.7
2500 24.8 80% 150 12.7 75% 150 11.6 72% 147 11.2
2500 23.6 75% 146 11.5 70% 146 11.1 67% 143 10.8
2500 22.3 69% 141 10.9 65% 141 10.5 62% 138 10.2
2500 21.0 63% 136 10.3 60% 136 10.0 57% 133 9.7
2500 19.8 58% 131 9.8 55% 131 9.4 52% 129 9.2
6000 2700 24.0 88% 159 13.8 83% 159 13.1 79% 156 12.6
2500 24.0 79% 152 12.0 74% 152 11.5 71% 149 11.1
2500 23.0 74% 148 11.5 70% 148 11.1 67% 145 10.7
2500 21.8 69% 144 11.0 65% 144 10.6 62% 141 10.2
2500 20.8 65% 140 10.4 61% 140 10.0 58% 137 9.7
2500 19.4 59% 134 9.8 55% 134 9.5 53% 131 9.2

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Cruise Performance
Press ISA - 30°C ISA ISA + 30°C
Alt RPM MAP PWR KTAS GPH PWR KTAS GPH PWR KTAS GPH
8000 2700 22.2 82% 157 12.9 77% 157 11.6 73% 154 11.4
2500 22.2 73% 150 11.4 69% 150 11.0 65% 147 10.6
2500 21.2 69% 146 10.9 65% 146 10.5 62% 143 10.2
2500 20.1 64% 142 10.4 60% 142 10.0 57% 139 9.7
2500 18.9 59% 136 9.8 55% 136 9.5 52% 134 9.2
2500 17.7 53% 131 9.2 50% 131 8.9 48% 128 8.7
10000 2700 20.6 76% 155 11.7 72% 155 11.2 68% 152 10.9
2500 20.6 68% 148 10.8 64% 148 10.5 61% 145 10.1
2500 19.6 64% 144 10.4 60% 144 10.0 57% 141 9.7
2500 18.5 59% 139 9.8 55% 139 9.5 53% 136 9.2
2500 17.3 54% 134 9.3 50% 134 9.0 48% 131 8.7

CRUISE
12000 2700 19.0 70% 153 11.1 66% 153 10.7 63% 150 10.3
2500 19.0 63% 146 10.3 59% 146 9.9 56% 143 9.6
2500 18.0 59% 141 9.8 55% 141 9.5 52% 138 9.2
2500 16.8 53% 136 9.2 50% 136 8.9 47% 133 8.6
14000 2700 17.6 66% 151 10.5 62% 151 10.2 58% 148 9.8
2500 17.6 59% 144 9.8 55% 144 9.5 52% 141 9.2
2500 16.5 54% 142 9.3 50% 142 9.0 48% 139 8.7

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Landing Distance
WEIGHT = 2900 LB Headwind: Subtract 10% per each 13
Speed over 50 Ft Obstacle = 75 KIAS knots headwind.
Tailwind: Add 10% for each 2 knots
Flaps - 100% · Idle · Dry, Level Paved tailwind up to 10 knots.
Surface Runway Slope: Ref. Factors.
Dry Grass: Add 20% to Ground Roll
Wet Grass: Add 60% to Ground Roll

PRESS DISTANCE TEMPERATURE ~ °C

ALT
0 10 20 30 40 ISA
FT FT

SL Grnd Roll 962 997 1032 1067 1102 1014

Total 1972 2017 2063 2109 2156 2040

1000 Grnd Roll 997 1034 1070 1067 1143 1045

Total 2018 2065 2113 2161 2210 2079

2000 Grnd Roll 1034 1072 1110 1148 1186 1076

LANDING

Total 2066 2116 2166 2217 2268 2121

3000 Grnd Roll 1073 1112 1151 1191 1230 1108

Total 2117 2169 2222 2275 2329 2164

4000 Grnd Roll 1113 1154 1195 1236 1142

Total 2170 2225 2281 2337 2209

5000 Grnd Roll 1156 1198 1240 1283 1177

Total 2227 2285 2343 2402 2256

6000 Grnd Roll 1200 1244 1288 1332 1214

Total 2287 2348 2409 2471 2306

7000 Grnd Roll 1246 1292 1337 1251

Total 2351 2415 2479 2358

8000 Grnd Roll 1295 1342 1389 1291

Total 2418 2485 2553 2412

9000 Grnd Roll 1345 1394 1444 1331

Total 2490 2560 2631 2470

10000 Grnd Roll 1398 1449 1373

Total 2565 2639 2529

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Wind Components
Conditions: Example: (See Chart )
• Runway Heading .......................... 10° Wind/Flight Path Angle ................. 50°
• Wind Direction .............................. 60° Crosswind Component......... 12 Knots
• Wind Velocity ........................15 Knots Headwind Component ......... 10 Knots

• Note •
The maximum demonstrated crosswind is 20 knots. Value not considered
limiting.

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WIND COMPONENTS
EE

20
TW
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70
LE

10
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WIND COMPONENTS - KNOTS
Headwind

10
80

0 90
Tailwind

100

-10
110
SR2_FM05_1014

170 150

140 130
180 160 120

-20
10 20 30 40
CROSSWIND COMPONENT ~ KNOTS

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Weight and Balance

Loading Calculations
For Moment/1000, refer to Loading Data table on following page.
Description Weight Moment/1000
1. Empty Weight
Includes unusable fuel and full oil
2. Front Seats Occupants
Pilot and Passenger
3. Rear Seats Occupants

4. Baggage
130 lb maximum
5. Zero Fuel Condition
Subtotal items 1 thru 4
6. Fuel Load
56 Gallon @6.0 lb/gal. maximum
7. Ramp Weight
Subtotal items 5 and 6
8. Fuel for start, taxi, and runup - -
Normally 6 lb at avg. mmnt of 922.8
9. Takeoff Weight
Subtract Item 8 from item 7
WEIGHT AND BALANCE

Calculation Instructions
1. Enter the current basic empty weight and moment from the aircraft’s
Weight and Balance Record.
2. Enter the total weight and moment/1000 for the front seat occupants from
the adjacent Loading Data Table.
3. Enter the total weight and moment/1000 for the rear seat occupants from
the adjacent Loading Data Table.
4. Enter the total weight and moment/1000 for the baggage from the
adjacent Loading Data Table.
5. If desired, subtotal the weight and moment/1000 entries from steps 1 - 4.
6. Enter the weight and moment/1000 of usable fuel loaded on the airplane.
7. Subtotal the weight and moment/1000.
8. Enter values for typical start, taxi, and run-up operations of 6 pounds at an
average moment\1000 of 0.922.
9. Subtract step 8 weight and moment/1000 from the Ramp Weight to
determine the Takeoff Weight and moment/1000.
a. Verify Takeoff Weight does not exceed the 3000 pounds.
b. Verify Moment/1000 does falls between the interpolated minimum
and maximum values listed on the adjacent Moment Limits Table.
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Loading Data
Use this table to determine the Moment/1000.
Weight Fwd Aft Baggage Fuel Weight Fwd Aft Fuel
Pass Pass Pass Pass
LB FS 143.5 FS 180.0 FS 208.0 FS 154.9 LB FS 143.5 FS 180.0 FS 154.9
20 2.87 3.60 4.16 3.08 220 31.57 39.60 33.83
40 5.74 7.20 8.32 6.15 240 34.44 43.20 36.90
60 8.61 10.80 12.48 9.23 260 37.31 46.80 39.98
80 11.48 14.40 16.64 12.30 280 40.18 50.40 43.05
100 14.35 18.00 20.80 15.38 300 43.05 54.00 46.13
120 17.22 21.60 24.96 18.45 320 45.92 57.60 49.20
140 20.09 25.20 (27.04)* 21.53 340 48.79 61.20 52.28
160 22.96 28.80 24.60 360 51.66 64.80 55.35
180 25.83 32.40 27.68 380 54.53 68.40
200 28.70 36.00 30.75 400 57.40 72.00

* 130 lb Maximum

Moment Limits
Use this table to determine if Loading Calculations are within limits.

Weight Moment/1000 Weight Moment/1000

LB Minimum Maximum LB Minimum Maximum

2110 293 305 2600 366 383

2150 299 311 2650 374 391
2200 306 320 2700 381 399
2250 314 328 2750 390 406
2300 321 336 2800 398 414
WEIGHT AND BALANCE

2350 329 344 2850 407 422

2400 336 352 2900 415 429
2450 344 360 2950 424 437
2500 351 368 3000 432 444
2550 359 376

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Temperature Conversion
To convert from Celsius (°C) to Fahrenheit (°F), find, in the shaded columns,
the number representing the temperature value (°C) to be converted. The
equivalent Fahrenheit temperature is read to the right.
 EXAMPLE: 38°C = 100°F.
To convert from Fahrenheit (°F) to Celsius (°C), find in the shaded columns
area, the number representing the temperature value (°F) to be converted.
The equivalent Celsius temperature is read to the left.
 EXAMPLE: 38°F = 3°C.

Temp to Convert Temp to Convert Temp to Convert

°C or °F °C or °F °C or °F
°C  °F °C  °F °C  °F
-50 -58 -72 -17 2 36 17 62 144
-49 -56 -69 -16 4 39 18 64 147
-48 -54 -65 -14 6 43 19 66 151
-47 -52 -62 -13 8 46 20 68 154
-46 -50 -58 -12 10 50 21 70 158
-44 -48 -54 -11 12 54 22 72 162
-43 -46 -51 -10 14 57 23 74 165
-42 -44 -47 -9 16 61 24 76 169
-41 -42 -44 -8 18 64 26 78 172
-40 -40 -40 -7 20 68 27 80 176
-39 -38 -36 -6 22 72 28 82 180
-38 -36 -33 -4 24 75 29 84 183
-37 -34 -29 -3 26 79 30 86 187
-36 -32 -26 -2 28 82 31 88 190
-34 -30 -22 -1 30 86 32 90 194
-33 -28 -18 0 32 90 33 92 198
-32 -26 -15 1 34 93 34 94 201
-31 -24 -11 2 36 97 36 96 205
-30 -22 -8 3 38 100 37 98 208
TEMP CONVERSION

-29 -20 -4 4 40 104 38 100 212

-28 -18 0 6 42 108 39 102 216
-27 -16 3 7 44 111 40 104 219
-26 -14 7 8 46 115 41 106 223
-24 -12 10 9 48 118 42 108 226
-23 -10 14 10 50 122 43 110 230
-22 -8 18 11 52 126 44 112 234
-21 -6 21 12 54 129 46 114 237
-20 -4 25 13 56 133 47 116 241
-19 -2 28 14 58 136 48 118 244
-18 0 32 16 60 140 49 120 248

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ABNORMAL
Abnormal Procedures
Table of Contents
Ground Procedures..........................................................................A-1
Brake Failure During Taxi............................................................A-1
Aborted Takeoff ...........................................................................A-1
In-Flight Procedures.........................................................................A-2
Inadvertent Icing Encounter.........................................................A-2
Inadvertent IMC Encounter..........................................................A-2
Door Open In Flight .....................................................................A-2
Landing Procedures .........................................................................A-3
Landing With Failed Brakes.........................................................A-3
Landing With Flat Tire .................................................................A-3
System Malfunctions ........................................................................A-4
Alternator Failure .........................................................................A-4
Engine Indicating System Failure ................................................A-5
LOW VOLTS Warning Light Illuminated ......................................A-5
Communications Failure..............................................................A-5
Pitot Static Malfunction ................................................................A-5
Electric Trim/Autopilot Failure......................................................A-5

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GROUND

Ground Procedures
Brake Failure During Taxi
1. Engine Power..........................................................AS REQUIRED
2. Directional Control ............................... MAINTAIN WITH RUDDER
3. Brake Pedal(s) ...................................................................... PUMP
If directional control can not be maintained:
4. Mixture .............................................................................. CUTOFF
Aborted Takeoff
1. Power Lever ............................................................................ IDLE
2. Brakes.....................................................................AS REQUIRED

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In-Flight Procedures
Inadvertent Icing Encounter
1. Pitot Heat................................................................................... ON
2. Exit icing conditions. Turn back or change altitude.
3. Cabin Heat..................................................................... MAXIMUM
4. Windshield Defrost ..................................................... FULL OPEN

IN FLIGHT
5. Alternate Induction Air ............................................................... ON
Inadvertent IMC Encounter
1. Airplane Control........................ Establish Straight and Level Flight
2. Autopilot................................Engage to hold Heading and Altitude
3. Heading ..................................................Reset to initiate 180° turn
Door Open In Flight
1. Airplane Control..............................................................MAINTAIN

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Landing Procedures
Landing With Failed Brakes
One brake inoperative
1. Land on the side of runway corresponding to the inoperative
brake.
2. Maintain directional control using rudder and working brake.
LANDING

Both brakes inoperative

1. Divert to the longest, widest runway with the most direct
headwind.
2. Land on downwind side of the runway.
3. Use the rudder for obstacle avoidance.
4. Perform Emergency Engine Shutdown on Ground checklist.
Landing With Flat Tire
Main Gear
1. Land on the side of the runway corresponding to the good tire.
2. Maintain directional control with the brakes and rudder.
3. Do not taxi. Stop the airplane and perform a normal engine
shutdown.
Nose Gear
1. Land in the center of the runway.
2. Hold the nosewheel off the ground as long as possible.
3. Do not taxi. Stop the airplane and perform a normal engine
shutdown.

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System Malfunctions
Alternator Failure
ALT 1 Light Steady
1. ALT 1 Master Switch................................................................ OFF
2. Alternator 1 Circuit Breaker ............................CHECK and RESET
3. ALT 1 Master Switch.................................................................. ON
If alternator does not reset:
4. Switch off unnecessary equipment on Main Bus 1, Main Bus 2,
and the Non-Essential Buses to reduce loads. Monitor voltage.
5. ALT 1 Master Switch................................................................ OFF
6. Land as soon as practical.
ALT 1 Light Flashing

SYSTEMS
Serials 1005 thru 1581:
1. Ammeter Switch .....................................................................BATT
2. If charging rate is greater than 30 amps, reduce load on Main Bus
1, Main Bus 2, and Non-Essential buses.
3. Monitor ammeter until battery charge rate is less than 15 amps.
4. When battery charge rate is within limits, add loads as necessary
for flight conditions.
ALT 2 Light Steady
1. ALT 2 Master Switch................................................................ OFF
2. Alternator 2 Circuit Breaker ............................CHECK and RESET
3. ALT 2 Master Switch.................................................................. ON
If alternator does not reset:
4. Switch off unnecessary equipment on Main Bus 1, Main Bus 2,
and Non-Essential Buses to reduce loads.
5. ALT 2 Master Switch................................................................ OFF
6. Land as soon as practical.

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Engine Indicating System Failure

Serials 1644, 1663 and Subsequent:
1. ANNUN / ENGINE INST Circuit Breaker ............................... Cycle
2. Land as soon as practical.
LOW VOLTS Warning Light Illuminated
1. Land as soon as practical.
Communications Failure
1. Switches, Controls ..............................................................CHECK
2. Frequency........................................................................ CHANGE
3. Circuit Breakers ..................................................................CHECK
4. Headset ........................................................................... CHANGE
5. Hand Held Microphone ..................................................CONNECT
SYSTEMS

Pitot Static Malfunction

Static Source Blocked
1. Pitot Heat ................................................................................... ON
2. Alternate Static Source......................................................... OPEN
Pitot Tube Blocked
1. Pitot Heat ................................................................................... ON
Electric Trim/Autopilot Failure
1. Airplane Control..........................................MAINTAIN MANUALLY
2. Autopilot (if engaged)..................................................... Disengage
If Problem Is Not Corrected:
3. Circuit Breakers ................................................ PULL AS Required
• PITCH TRIM
• ROLL TRIM
• AUTOPILOT
4. Power Lever ............................................................AS REQUIRED
5. Control Yoke .................................MANUALLY HOLD PRESSURE
6. Land as soon as practical.

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Emergency Procedures
Table of Contents
Airspeeds For Emergency Operations .............................................E-1
Maximum Glide............................................................................E-1
Memory Items..............................................................................E-1
Ground Emergencies .......................................................................E-2
Engine Fire During Start ..............................................................E-2
Emergency Engine Shutdown On Ground ..................................E-2
Emergency Ground Egress .........................................................E-2
In-Flight Emergencies ......................................................................E-3
Engine Failure On Takeoff (Low Altitude)....................................E-3
Engine Failure In Flight................................................................E-3
Engine Airstart .............................................................................E-3
Engine Partial Power Loss ..........................................................E-4
Low Oil Pressure .........................................................................E-4
Propeller Governor Failure ..........................................................E-4
Smoke and Fume elimination ......................................................E-5
Engine Fire In Flight ....................................................................E-5
Wing Fire In Flight .......................................................................E-5
Cabin Fire In Flight ......................................................................E-5
Emergency Descent ....................................................................E-6
Inadvertent Spiral Dive During IMC Flight ...................................E-6
Inadvertent Spin Entry .................................................................E-6
CAPS Deployment.......................................................................E-7
Landing Emergencies ......................................................................E-8
Emergency Landing Without Engine Power ................................E-8
Ditching........................................................................................E-8
Landing Without Elevator Control................................................E-8
System Malfunctions ........................................................................E-9
PFD - Loss of Air Data.................................................................E-9
PFD - Loss of Attitude Data.........................................................E-9
Power Lever Linkage Failure.......................................................E-9
Annunciator Panel / MFD EMAX Messages ..................................E-10
Circuit Breaker Panel .....................................................................E-11

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AIRSPEEDS

Airspeeds For Emergency Operations

Maneuvering Speed:
• 3000 lb.......................................................................... 131 KIAS
• 2600 lb.......................................................................... 122 KIAS
• 2200 lb.......................................................................... 111 KIAS
Best Glide:
• 3000 lb............................................................................ 96 KIAS
• 2500 lb............................................................................ 87 KIAS
Emergency Landing (Engine-Out):
• Flaps Up ......................................................................... 86 KIAS
• Flaps 50% ...................................................................... 81 KIAS
• Flaps 100% .................................................................... 75 KIAS
Maximum Glide
Glide Ratio ≈ 10.9 : 1

14000
HEIGHT ABOVE GROUND - FEET

12000

10000

8000

6000

4000

2000

0
0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20
GROUND DISTANCE - NAUTICAL MILES

SR20_FM03_1046

Memory Items
Checklist steps emphasized by underlining such as the example
below, should be memorized for accomplishment without reference to
the procedure.
1. Best Glide Speed........................................................ ESTABLISH

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Ground Emergencies
Engine Fire During Start
1. Mixture.............................................................................. CUTOFF
2. Fuel Pump ............................................................................... OFF
3. Fuel Selector ........................................................................... OFF
4. Power Lever .................................................................. FORWARD

GROUND
5. Starter.................................................................................CRANK
6. If flames persist, perform Emergency Engine Shutdown on
Ground and Emergency Ground Egress checklists.
Emergency Engine Shutdown On Ground
1. Power Lever ............................................................................ IDLE
2. Fuel Pump (if used) ................................................................. OFF
3. Mixture.............................................................................. CUTOFF
4. Fuel Selector ........................................................................... OFF
5. Ignition Switch ......................................................................... OFF
6. Bat-Alt Master Switches .......................................................... OFF
Emergency Ground Egress
1. Engine ....................................................................... SHUTDOWN
2. Seat belts........................................................................RELEASE
3. Airplane .................................................................................. EXIT

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In-Flight Emergencies
Engine Failure On Takeoff (Low Altitude)
1. Best Glide or Landing Speed (as appropriate) ........... ESTABLISH
2. Mixture .............................................................................. CUTOFF
3. Fuel Selector ........................................................................... OFF
4. Ignition Switch ......................................................................... OFF
IN FLIGHT

5. Flaps .......................................................................AS REQUIRED

If time permits:
6. Power Lever ............................................................................ IDLE
7. Fuel Pump ............................................................................... OFF
8. Bat-Alt Master Switches .......................................................... OFF
9. Seat Belts ......................................................ENSURE SECURED
Engine Failure In Flight
1. Best Glide Speed........................................................ ESTABLISH
2. Mixture ..........................................................................FULL RICH
3. Fuel Selector ........................................................SWITCH TANKS
4. Fuel Pump ..........................................................................BOOST
5. Alternate Induction Air ............................................................... ON
6. Ignition Switch ........................................................ CHECK, BOTH
7. If no start, perform Engine Airstart or Forced Landing checklist.
Engine Airstart
1. Bat Master Switches .................................................................. ON
2. Power Lever ..................................................................... ½” OPEN
3. Mixture .................................................................RICH, AS REQ’D
4. Fuel Selector ........................................................SWITCH TANKS
5. Ignition Switch ...................................................................... BOTH
6. Fuel Pump ..........................................................................BOOST
7. Alternate Induction Air ............................................................... ON
8. Alt Master Switches ................................................................. OFF
9. Starter (Propeller not Windmilling)................................... ENGAGE
10. Power Lever ....................................................... slowly INCREASE

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11. Alt Master Switches ................................................................... ON

12. If no start, perform Forced Landing checklist.
Engine Partial Power Loss
1. Fuel Pump ..........................................................................BOOST
2. Fuel Selector ........................................................SWITCH TANKS
3. Mixture..............................CHECK appropriate for flight conditions
4. Power Lever ....................................................................... SWEEP
5. Alternate Induction Air ............................................................... ON
6. Ignition Switch ...................................................... BOTH, L, then R
7. Land as soon as practical.
Low Oil Pressure

POWER LOSS
1. Power Lever ................................................ MINIMUM REQUIRED
2. Land as soon as possible.
Propeller Governor Failure
Propeller RPM Will Not Increase
1. Oil Pressure........................................................................CHECK
2. Land as soon as practical.
Propeller Overspeeds Or Will Not Decrease
1. Power Lever ................................. ADJUST (to keep RPM in limits)
2. Airspeed ........................................................ REDUCE to 80 KIAS
3. Land as soon as practical.

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Smoke and Fume Elimination

1. Temperature Selector ........................................................... COLD
2. Vent Selector ......................... FEET/PANEL/DEFROST MIXTURE
3. Air Vents ..................................................................... FULL OPEN
4. Airflow Selector (if installed) ............................ SET TO MAXIMUM
If source of smoke and fume is firewall forward:
a. Airflow Selector ................................................................. OFF
5. Prepare to land as soon as possible.
If airflow is not sufficient to clear smoke or fumes from cabin:
a. Cabin Doors ................................................PARTIALLY OPEN
Engine Fire In Flight
SMOKE AND FIRE

1. Mixture .............................................................................. CUTOFF

2. Fuel Pump ............................................................................... OFF
3. Fuel Selector ........................................................................... OFF
4. Airflow Selector........................................................................ OFF
5. Power Lever ........................................................................... IDLE
6. Ignition Switch ......................................................................... OFF
7. Cabin Doors.......................................................PARTIALLY OPEN
8. Land as soon as possible.
Wing Fire In Flight
1. Pitot Heat Switch ..................................................................... OFF
2. Navigation Light Switch ........................................................... OFF
3. Landing Light ........................................................................... OFF
4. Strobe Light Switch.................................................................. OFF
5. If possible, side slip to keep flames away from fuel tank and cabin.
6. Land as soon as possible.
Cabin Fire In Flight
Warning: Serials 1337 and subsequent: If in IMC conditions, turn ALT 1,
ALT 2, and BAT 1 switches OFF. Power from battery 2 will
keep the PFD operational for about 30 minutes.
1. Bat-Alt Master Switches ........................................OFF, AS REQ’D
2. Vents/Cabin Air/Heat ............................................................... OFF
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3. Air Vents ...........................................................................CLOSED

4. Fire Extinguisher.............................................................ACTIVATE
If airflow is not sufficient to clear smoke or fumes from cabin:
5. Cabin Doors.......................................................PARTIALLY OPEN
6. When fire extinguished, Air Vents................... OPEN, FULL COLD
7. Avionics Power Switch............................................................. OFF
8. All other switches..................................................................... OFF
9. Land as soon as possible.
If setting master switches off eliminated source of fire or fumes
and airplane is in night, weather, or IFR conditions:
10. Bat-Alt Master Switches ............................................................ ON
11. Avionics Power Switch............................................................... ON
12. Activate required systems one at a time. Activate only the
minimum amount of equipment necessary to complete a safe
landing.
Emergency Descent
1. Power Lever ............................................................................ IDLE
2. Mixture....................................................................AS REQUIRED

DESCENT / SPIN
3. Airspeed ................................................................ VNE (200 KIAS)

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 keep hands off control yoke,
use rudder to hold constant heading.
7. Exit IMC conditions as soon as possible.
Inadvertent Spin Entry
1. CAPS..................................................................................Activate

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CAPS Deployment
1. Airspeed ...................................................... MINIMUM POSSIBLE
The maximum demonstrated deployment speed is 135 KIAS.
2. Mixture (If time and altitude permit) .................................. CUTOFF
3. Activation Handle Cover .................................................. REMOVE
4. Activation Handle....................................PULL STRAIGHT DOWN
Pull activation T-handle from its holder. Clasp both hands around
the handle and pull straight down in a strong, steady, and
continuous motion. Maintain maximum pull force until the rocket
activates. Pull forces up to, or exceeding, 45 pounds may be
required. Bending of the handle-housing mount is to be expected.
Warning: Jerking or rapidly pulling on the activation T-handle will greatly
increase the pull forces required to activate rocket. Use a firm
and steady pulling motion - a “chin-up” type pull enhances
successful activation.
After deployment:
5. Mixture ............................................................... CHECK, CUTOFF
6. Fuel Selector ........................................................................... OFF
7. Bat-Alt Master Switches .......................................................... OFF
8. Ignition Switch ......................................................................... OFF
9. Fuel Pump ............................................................................... OFF
CAPS

10. ELT ............................................................................................ ON

11. Seat Belts and Harnesses ...............................................TIGHTEN
12. Loose Items ..................................................................... SECURE
13. Assume emergency landing body position.
14. After airplane comes to a complete stop, evacuate quickly and
move upwind.

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Landing Emergencies
Emergency Landing Without Engine Power
1. Best Glide Speed........................................................ ESTABLISH
2. Radio .............................................Transmit (121.5 MHz) MAYDAY
3. Transponder............................................................SQUAWK 7700
4. If off airport, ELT ............................................................ACTIVATE
5. Power Lever ............................................................................ IDLE
6. Mixture.............................................................................. CUTOFF
7. Fuel Selector ........................................................................... OFF
8. Ignition Switch ......................................................................... OFF
9. Fuel Pump ............................................................................... OFF
10. Flaps (when landing is assured)............................................ 100%
11. Master Switches ...................................................................... OFF
12. Seat Belt(s)....................................................................SECURED
Ditching
1. Radio .............................................Transmit (121.5 MHz) MAYDAY
giving location and intentions
2. Transponder............................................................SQUAWK 7700
3. CAPS..............................................................................ACTIVATE
If available, life preservers should be donned and life raft should
be prepared for immediate evacuation upon touchdown.
Consider unlatching a door prior to assuming the emergency
landing body position in order to provide a ready escape path.
4. Airplane ........................................................................ EVACUATE
It may be necessary to allow some cabin flooding to equalize
LANDING

pressure on the doors. If the doors cannot be opened, break out

the windows with the egress hammer and crawl through the
opening.
5. Flotation Devices ............ INFLATE WHEN CLEAR OF AIRPLANE
Landing Without Elevator Control
1. Flaps................................................................................ SET 50%
2. Trim............................................................................ SET 80 KIAS
3. Power.................................... AS REQUIRED FOR GLIDE ANGLE
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System Malfunctions
PFD - Loss of Air Data
1. Land as soon as practical.
2. Standby Instruments (altitude, airspeed) ....................... MONITOR
If failure occurs while flying in IMC:
3. Exit IMC.
PFD - Loss of Attitude Data
1. Standby Instruments (attitude, heading)........................ MONITOR
If failure occurs while flying in IMC:
2. Autopilot GPSS Mode.....................................................ACTIVATE
3. Autopilot Altitude Hold ....................................................ACTIVATE
4. Exit IMC.
Power Lever Linkage Failure
1. Power Lever Movement ..................................................... VERIFY
2. Power.............................................................................SET if able
3. Flaps .........................................................................SET if needed
4. Mixture ......................................AS REQUIRED (full rich to cut-off)
5. Land as soon as possible.
SYSTEMS

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Annunciator Panel / MFD EMAX Messages

Engine Speed > 2710 RPM for 5s: Alternator 1 < 2 A for 20 s or more:
A A
Check RPM C Check Alt 1 C
K K

Oil Temperature 240°F: Alternator 2 < 2 A for 20 s or more:

A A
Check Oil Temp C Check Alt 2 C
K K

Oil Pressure < 10 psi OR > 99 psi: Battery 1 < -4 A for 30 s or more:
A A
Check Oil Press C Check Batt 1 C
K K

Cylinder Head Temperature > 460°F: Fuel Flow > 26.7 gallons per hour:
A A
Check CHT C Check Fuel Flow C
K K

Main Bus Volts < 24.5v OR > 32.0v: Fuel Remaining < 28.0 gallons:
A A
Check Main Bus C Check Fuel Remaing C
K K

Essential Bus Volts < 24.5v OR > 32.0v: Low Fuel Condition
Each tank below apprx. 14 gallons.
A
Check Essential Bus C
K System Voltage Below 24.5v

Fuel Flow > 30.0 gallons per hour: High Oil Temperature
OR Low Oil Pressure
A
Check Fuel Flow C
K
OIL
Fuel Remaining < 9.9 gallons: LOW VOLTS
A
Check Fuel Remaining C
FUEL
K

Oil Temperature 235°F: PITOT HEAT

A
Monitor Oil Temp C ALT 1
K
ALT 2
Oil Pressure < 30 psi OR > 75 psi:
A
Check Oil Press C Flashing: ALT 2 Overload
K Steady: ALT 2 Failure

Cylinder Head Temperature > 420°F: Flashing: ALT 1 Overload

Steady: ALT 1 Failure
A
ANNUNCIATIONS

Check CHT C
K Pitot Switch "ON"
No Power to Pitot Mast

SR22_CLE_2275

P/N 11935-003 E - 10
July 2011
 EMERGENCY

CIRRUS PILOT CHECKLIST MODEL SR20

Circuit Breaker Panel

NON-ESSENTIAL MAIN BUS 2 ESSENTIAL

SKYWATCH/ FUEL PUMP ANNUN/

TAWS ENGINE INST

TURN TURN
GPS 2 COORD. #2 COORD #1

COM 2 ATTITUDE #2 ATTITUDE #1

ENCODER/
HSI/PFD #2 HSI/PFD #1
XPONDER

WEATHER/ STALL
STORMSCOPE ALT 1
WARNING

CABIN
MFD LIGHTS BATTERY 2

STARTER
AUDIO PANEL ALT 2
RELAY

PITOT HEAT/ ESSENTIAL

AVIONICS COOLING FAN POWER

FUEL QTY/ 12VDC

AUTOPILOT
HOBBS OUTLET

INST STROBE
LIGHTS AVIONICS
LIGHTS

PITCH TRIM NAV LIGHTS COM 1

ROLL TRIM FLAPS GPS 1

NON-ESSENTIAL ESSENTIAL

ICE
PROTECTION
MAIN BUS 1
CRCT BREAKER PANEL

SR20_CLE_1518C

E - 11 P/N 11935-003
July 2011