Cirrus SR20 — Maintenance Manual

This document is an Aviation Maintenance Alert specifically addressing safety concerns related to the Cirrus SR20 and SR22 aircraft. It highlights an incident that occurred on May 27, 2018, where a Cirrus SR20 crashed shortly after takeoff due to a loss of roll control. The alert emphasizes the importance of visual inspections for critical components, particularly the safety wire on the aileron actuation arm. The document serves as a reminder for pilots and maintenance personnel to ensure that all safety measures are in place before flight. It also mentions upcoming updates to the preflight inspection guidelines and maintenance manuals to reinforce these safety practices.

• Verify the presence of safety wire on the aileron actuation bolt during preflight inspections.
• The left aileron actuation arm and attach bolt must be present to maintain roll control.
• Cirrus will update preflight inspection guidelines to emphasize safety wiring requirements.