SF50 Airplane Flight Manual (AFM) Temporary Change

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Overview

This document is a Temporary Change to the Cirrus SF50 Vision Jet Airplane Flight Manual (AFM), which revises specific procedures related to the Cirrus Airframe Parachute System (CAPS). It includes updates to limitations, emergency procedures, and abnormal procedures, ensuring pilots have the most current information for safe operation.

This is a Temporary Change to the SF50 AFM.
Revisions include updates to CAPS procedures.
CAPS activation speed must be below 135 KIAS or 145 KTAS.
Seat belts must be worn at all times.
Throttle must be reduced to idle before activating CAPS.
The CAPS autopilot mode is not functional with this revision.
Emergency procedures include specific steps for autopilot malfunctions.
Oxygen masks must be donned above 15,000 feet.

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Document details

Type: Pilot's Operating Handbook
Year: 2022
File size: 220 KB
Publisher: regulations.gov
Language: en

Specifications & performance

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Specifications

Max caps activation speed kias: 135
Max caps activation speed ktas: 145

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What is the SF50 Airplane Flight Manual (AFM) Temporary Change?

The SF50 Airplane Flight Manual (AFM) Temporary Change is a pilot's operating handbook for the Cirrus SF50 Vision Jet, dated 2022.

Where does the SF50 Airplane Flight Manual (AFM) Temporary Change come from?

This copy of the SF50 Airplane Flight Manual (AFM) Temporary Change was originally published by regulations.gov and is hosted on Sprinkle as a free, searchable reference copy.

What year was the SF50 Airplane Flight Manual (AFM) Temporary Change published?

The SF50 Airplane Flight Manual (AFM) Temporary Change — the Cirrus SF50 Vision Jet pilot's operating handbook on file — is dated 2022.

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In this document

Limitations

This section outlines the limitations regarding the use of the CAPS and other emergency procedures, including placard information.

Emergency Procedures

Details the steps to take in the event of an automatic flight control malfunction and the procedures for CAPS activation.

Abnormal Procedures

Covers procedures to follow when the CAPS autopilot is inoperative and emphasizes the need to minimize deployment speed.

CAPS Activation

Describes the correct method for activating the CAPS, including necessary conditions and precautions.

Emergency CAS Procedures

Outlines the actions to take if the CAPS activated warning is displayed, including steps for both scenarios of handle being pulled or not.

Filing Instructions

Instructions for inserting revised pages into the AFM and retaining them until further notice.

Safety notes

Delay of AP DISC Button may result in excessive pitch out of trim condition.
CAPS activation at speeds higher than specified may delay parachute deployment.
Jerking the CAPS activation handle increases pull forces required.
CAPS deployment may cause damage to the airframe and injury to occupants.
Do not press and hold AP DISC button if CAPS handle has been pulled.
Ensure throttle is reduced to idle before deploying parachute.

Full document text

CIRRUS TAFM V ISION SF50 AFM Temporary Change TAFM 22-04 1 of 10 TAFM 22-04 1 of 10 SF50 Airplane Flight Manual (AFM) Temporary Change Information in this Temporary Change adds to, supersedes, or deletes information in the basic Airplane Flight Manual. Affected Sections: • Section 2 - Limitations - Interior Placards • Section 3 - Emergency Procedures - Emergency Procedures - Emergency CAS Procedures • Section 3A - Abnormal Procedures - Abnormal CAS Procedures Affected Publications: SF50 Basic Airplane Flight Manual: • P/N 31452-002 Revision 3 (FAA Approved) Filing Instructions: Insert the following revised pages adjacent to the first page of each affected AFM section and retain until further notice. Insert this cover page adjacent to the last page of the List of Effective Pages and retain until further notice. Purpose: This AFM Temporary Change revises CAPS procedures. 08 Dec 2022 2 of 10 TAFM 22-04 TAFM CIRRUS AFM Temporary Change V ISION SF50 08 Dec 2022 Intentionally Left Blank CIRRUS DESIGN S ECTION 2: L IMITATIONS V ISION SF50 O THER L IMITATIONS TAFM 22-04 3 of 10 Placards Interior Placards Figure 2-1: Emergency Panel SF50_FM02_0086A USE FOR EMERGENCIES ONLY SEAT BELTS MUST BE WORN AT ALL TIMES STEADILY, BOTH HANDS C IRRUS A IRFRAME P ARACHUTE S YSTEM TO ACTIVATE: PULL HANDLE DOWN MASK MIC MASK MIC ON ARMED RESET TEST ELT CABIN PRESSURE PRESS TO DUMP (EDM DISABLE) PUSH TO DISCHARGE ARMED WHEN LIT PUSH TO DISCHARGE ARMED WHEN LIT FIRE ENGINE FIRE ACKNOWLEDGE NO SMOKING FASTEN SEAT BELTS ON AUTO PAX OXY DEPLOY MAX CAPS ACTIVATION SPEED LOWER OF 135 KIAS OR 145 KTAS CAPS SHOULD NOT BE USED DURING SAFE RETURN 1 NOTE Serials w/ Safe Return Autoland only. 1 08 Dec 2022 S ECTION 2: L IMITATIONS CIRRUS DESIGN O THER L IMITATIONS V ISION SF50 4 of 10 TAFM 22-04 Figure 2-2: Safe Return SAFE RETURN AUTOLAND EMERGENCY USE ONLY PRESS TO ACTIVATE 08 Dec 2022 CIRRUS DESIGN S ECTION 3: E MERGENCY P ROCEDURES V ISION SF50 E MERGENCY P ROCEDURES TAFM 22-04 5 of 10 Emergency Procedures Automatic Flight Control Malfunction (Stick Pusher, ESP, USP, Autopilot) • CAUTION • Delay of AP DISC Button in response to an automatic flight control malfunction while manually overriding controls may result in excessive pitch out of trim condition and will require retrimming of the aircraft as needed. 1. Grip side stick firmly. 2. AP DISC Button........................................................... PRESS AND HOLD 3. Airplane Control ........................................................................MAINTAIN 4. AP SERVOS CB (A3) ........................................................................... PULL 5. AP DISC Button............................................................................. RELEASE ◆ If in RVSM airspace: a. Airplane Control..................................................................MAINTAIN b. Exit RVSM airspace. • NOTE • Refer to Section 3A: Abnormal Procedures, "Autopilot Failure". 6. Land as soon as practicable. Procedure Complete • NOTE • If erroneous AOA indications are observed, green donut airspeed reference will be unavailable or unreliable. Low speed awareness indications on the airspeed tape should be considered unreliable and should not be referenced. Refer to Section 3A: Abnormal Procedures, "STICK PUSHER FAIL Caution". Expect CAPS AUTOPILOT INOP CAS. Refer to Section 3A: Abnormal Procedures, "CAPS AUTOPILOT INOP Advisory". 08 Dec 2022 S ECTION 3: E MERGENCY P ROCEDURES CIRRUS DESIGN E MERGENCY P ROCEDURES V ISION SF50 6 of 10 TAFM 22-04 CAPS Activation • WARNING • The maximum CAPS activation speed is one that is less than 135 KIAS and 145 KTAS, whichever is lower, which will result in immediate parachute deployment once the CAPS handle is pulled. Ensure throttle is reduced to idle before activating CAPS. Battery power (1 and/or 2) must be ON for CAPS to activate. It is important for the operator to make all reasonable efforts to slow to the minimum possible airspeed prior to CAPS activation. This is necessary to minimize loads on the airframe and aircraft occupants and increase the chances of a successful outcome. If CAPS is activated at speeds higher than 135 KIAS and 145 KTAS, whichever is lower, the system is designed to delay deployment of the parachute until the pilot slows the airplane to the parachute deployment envelope. If the airspeed is still above the maximum deployment speed approximately 30 seconds after CAPS activation, the system will automatically deploy the parachute. The CAPS autopilot mode is not functional with this temporary revision. The pilot must reduce airspeed for CAPS activation. CAPS deployment will likely result in damage or loss to the airframe and possible injury to the aircraft occupants. Seat belts must be worn at all times. Jerking or rapidly pulling the CAPS activation handle will greatly in- crease the pull forces required to activate the rocket. Use a firm and steady pulling motion – a “chin-up” type pull ensures successful acti- vation. • NOTE • This procedure applies to aircraft serials that have complied with SB5X-90-14, CAPS Autopilot Mode Deactivation. 1. Airspeed.................................... REDUCE BELOW 135 KIAS / 145 KTAS 2. Activation Handle ... PULL DOWN STEADILY WITH BOTH HANDS (Continued on next page) 08 Dec 2022 CIRRUS DESIGN S ECTION 3: E MERGENCY P ROCEDURES V ISION SF50 E MERGENCY P ROCEDURES TAFM 22-04 7 of 10 • NOTE • Wait for plane to stabilize beneath canopy before proceeding. 3. Oxygen Mask (above 15,000 feet)............................................ DON, 100% 4. PAX OXY DEPLOY Switch..................................................................... ON 5. MIC SELECT Switch ..................................................................MASK MIC 6. Instruct passengers to don oxygen masks. 7. Passenger Oxygen ............... ENSURE PASSENGERS ARE RECEIVING OXYGEN 8. ENGINE FIRE ACKNOWLEDGE Switch.......LIFT GUARD, TOGGLE

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9. ELT.............................................................................................. VERIFY ON 10.Landing Gear .............................................................................................. UP Turn the BAT/GEN Switches OFF after completing any necessary radio communications. 11.BAT/GEN Switches (below 15,000 ft)...................................................OFF 12.Loose Items .......................................................................................SECURE 13.Seat Belts.........................................................................................TIGHTEN 14.Assume emergency landing body position. After airplane comes to a complete stop: 15.Evacuate quickly and move upwind, well clear of the aircraft and para- chute. Procedure Complete • NOTE • In the event the cabin remains pressurized at touchdown, the egress hatch may not be removable. After touchdown with the landing gear up, the lower half of the clamshell cabin door will not completely open with the belly of the aircraft resting on the ground. Refer to Section 2: Limitations, "Oxygen" for oxygen requirements. (Continued) 08 Dec 2022 S ECTION 3: E MERGENCY P ROCEDURES CIRRUS DESIGN E MERGENCY CAS P ROCEDURES V ISION SF50 8 of 10 TAFM 22-04 Emergency CAS Procedures CAPS ACTIVATED Warning CAPS ACTIVATED CAPS sequence has been activated. ◆ If message is displayed due to CAPS activation (pulling of CAPS Activation Handle): a. Refer to CAPS Activation procedure. Procedure Complete • WARNING • Do not press and hold AP DISC button if CAPS handle has been pulled; if handle has been pulled, parachute will deploy regardless and press- ing AP DISC will prevent the aircraft from adequately slowing prior to deployment. • CAUTION • Delay of AP DISC Button in response to an automatic flight control malfunction while manually overriding controls may result in excessive pitch out of trim condition and will require retrimming of the aircraft as needed. ◆ If message is displayed but CAPS handle is NOT pulled: a. AP DISC Button..............................PRESS AND HOLD 5 SECONDS • WARNING • CAPS AP mode will be unavailable for remainder of flight until next power cycle. If CAPS activation is necessary, the pilot must manually reduce airspeed below 135 KIAS and 145 KTAS, whichever is lower, to deploy the parachute. Refer to Section 3: Emergency Procedures, "CAPS Activation" procedure. Procedure Complete 08 Dec 2022 CIRRUS DESIGN S ECTION 3A: A BNORMAL P ROCEDURES V ISION SF50 ABNORMAL CAS P ROCEDURES TAFM 22-04 9 of 10 Abnormal CAS Procedures CAPS AUTOPILOT INOP Advisory CAPS AUTOPILOT INOP Minimize CAPS deployment speed. ◆ If in an emergency situation: a. Airspeed ...................................... MANUALLY REDUCE BELOW 135 KIAS AND 145 KTAS BEFORE DEPLOYING PARACHUTE b. Throttle ....................ENSURE THROTTLE IS REDUCED TO IDLE BEFORE DEPLOYING PARACHUTE Procedure Complete 08 Dec 2022 S ECTION 3A: A BNORMAL P ROCEDURES CIRRUS DESIGN A BNORMAL CAS P ROCEDURES V ISION SF50 10 of 10 TAFM 22-04 08 Dec 2022 Intentionally Left Blank

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