BEFA Cirrus SR20 Information Manual and Workbook
Cirrus SR20 G7 · Performance Data
Overview
This document serves as a comprehensive training manual for the Cirrus SR20, specifically designed for pilots and aviation enthusiasts. It provides an overview of the aircraft's systems, performance capabilities, and training processes. The manual emphasizes the importance of understanding the Avidyne IFD 440 avionics system and includes pre-training activities to prepare pilots for transition training. It highlights the aircraft's features, including its performance metrics, weight and balance considerations, and safety features such as the Cirrus Aircraft Parachute System (CAPS).
- Maximum Takeoff Weight: 3,000 lbs
- Cruise Speed: 150 KTAS at 6,000 ft and 70% power
- Fuel Consumption: 11.1 GPH
- Engine: Teledyne Continental IO-360-ES, 200 HP
- CAPS: Cirrus Aircraft Parachute System for emergency situations
Document
Source
Originally published by befa.org. Sprinkle hosts a reference copy with an added summary, specifications and searchable full text.
Document details
- Type
- Performance Data
- Year
- 2023
- Pages
- 58
- File size
- 3.2 MB
- Publisher
- befa.org
Specifications & performance
Extracted from this document.
Specifications
- Engine (hp)
- 200
- Engine model
- IO-360-ES
- Max speed (kt)
- 150
- Cruise speed (kt)
- 150
- Empty weight (lb)
- 2,153
- Fuel capacity (gal)
- 56
- Service ceiling (ft)
- 17,500
- Max takeoff weight (lb)
- 3,000
Performance
- Fuel burn (gph)
- 11.1
Weight & balance
- Useful load (lb)
- 847
- Basic empty weight (lb)
- 2,153
- Max landing weight (lb)
- 2,900
- Max takeoff weight (lb)
- 3,000
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- Pilot's Operating Handbook / AFM
- Checklist
- Maintenance Manual
- Parts Catalog (IPC)
- Systems & Wiring
- Service Bulletins
- Type Certificate (TCDS)
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In this document
Weight & Balance
The Cirrus SR20 has a useful load comparable to the Cessna 172S, yet it offers superior cruise performance, achieving speeds approximately 10 knots faster than the Cessna 182 with lower fuel consumption.
Performance
At 6,000 feet pressure altitude and 70% power, the SR20 can achieve nearly 150 knots true airspeed (KTAS) while consuming 11.1 gallons per hour (GPH) of fuel.
Limitations
The maximum takeoff weight for the SR20 is 3,000 lbs, with a maximum landing weight of 2,900 lbs. The empty weight of the specific aircraft N662AJ is 2,153 lbs, providing a useful load of 847 lbs. The aircraft is not approved for known ice operations or aerobatics.
Engine Specifications
The SR20 is powered by a Teledyne Continental IO-360-ES engine, which is a six-cylinder, normally aspirated, fuel-injected engine producing 200 horsepower at 2,700 RPM. The time between overhaul (TBO) is 2,000 hours.
Electrical System
The electrical system includes dual alternators and batteries, with ALT 1/BAT 1 supplying power to the main distribution bus and ALT 2/BAT 2 supplying power to the essential distribution bus, which powers critical systems such as the PFD, GPS, and autopilot.
Safety notes
- Not approved for known ice or aerobatics
- Occupants may be injured in a CAPS landing
- Aircraft may be destroyed in a CAPS landing
Full document text
BEFA CIRRUS SR20 Boeing Employees Flying Association Aircraft and Training Overview Howard Wolvington/Charles Mallory BEFA CIRRUS Check Pilots BEFA 2 Objectives of This Presentation Provide some reasons to invest in SR20 training Provide a high level overview of the aircraft Point to resources which further describe it Identify Pre-Training Activities Communicate the Training Process Provide a basic understanding of the Avidyne IFD 440s BEFA 3 Why ? – Howard’s 11 “F”s Futuristic Fantastic Fit, Finish and Feel Fast Freedom with Fancy Avionics (TAA Aircraft) Family (Safety) Fun aFfordable BEFA Cirrus SR20 N662AJ Avidyne 440 NAV/COM/GPS Upgrade Training Advantages • Low wing, streamlined airframe characteristics • Higher cruise speeds with lower fuel burn • Requires `Thinking Ahead’ and energy management • Technically Advanced Aircraft (MFD. PFD, Autopilot) • Modern FMS architecture similar to commercial aircraft • IFD 440s Integrate well with STEC-55 Autopilot • Enroute VNAV capable • 2-way Wi-Fi connection with Foreflight for flight plans BEFA Cirrus SR-20 target audience? Instrument rated members looking to commercial flying (FMS type interface and higher speeds) Instrument and commercial students (TAA Aircraft) Private pilots desiring aircraft with better cruise performance and schedule availability. Upgrade step before SR-22T Members and family members with safety concerns (CAPS) BEFA 6 Presentation Agenda • SR20 W&B and Performance capabilities • SR20 Systems overview • SR20 Avionics overview • How to prepare for BEFA SR20 Transition Training • Avidyne IFD 440 Systems and Training Overview BEFA 7 Weight & Balance Useful load is close to that of a 172S but cruise performance is 10 kts faster with less fuel burn than a 182. BEFA Performance 8 Cruise Performance • At 6000 P.A. and 70% power produces nearly 150KTAS at 11.1 GPH BEFA 9 Limitations Maximum Takeoff Weight: 3000 lbs. Maximum Landing Weight: 2900 lbs. N662AJ Empty Weight: 2153 lbs. N662AJ Useful Load: 847 lbs. N662AJ Passenger/Baggage @ full fuel: 511 lbs. Maximum Operating Altitude 17,500 feet msl Not approved for known ice or aerobatics BEFA 10 Dimensions BEFA 11 Flight Controls Controls actuated through use of side control yokes System uses a combination of push rods, cables and bell cranks for control actuation Aircraft trim uses hat switch for both aileron and elevator trim, as well as autopilot disconnect Pilots feels pressure against trim springs as well as air loads BEFA 12 Rudder System Incorporates a rudder-aileron interconnect Rudder deflection will provide a maximum of 8° down aileron travel at full deflection Aileron actuation will not cause rudder deflection Most noticeable during high power/low speed operations and taxi operations BEFA 13 Nose Gear Constructed of tubular steel Attached to the engine mount Nose wheel is free castering 216° of travel (108° either side of center) Aircraft is controlled directionally through differential braking Nose wheel tire 5.00 x 5 Inner tube type BEFA 14 Taxiing and Braking Techniques CIRRUS aircraft requires a combination of rudder and differential braking for directional control on the ground. Use the least amount of brake pressure to maintain directional control during the taxi. Use power to control speed during the taxi. Reduce power to slow down and then apply brakes as necessary. Avoid taxiing at high power settings and speeds. BEFA 15 Engine Powered by a Teledyne Continental IO- 360-ES engine Six cylinder Normally aspirated Fuel injected 200 horsepower @ 2700 RPM 2000 Time Between Overhaul (TBO) Dual magneto ignition system BEFA 16 Throttle Linkage A cam system on the throttle linkage controls propeller RPM throughout the throttle range. BEFA 17 Fuel System Wing Tanks (L/R) Collector Tanks (L/R) Quantity Indicator Selector Valve Electric Fuel Pump Gascolator Engine Driven Fuel Pump Fuel Flow Indicator Throttle Metering Valve Injector Manifold 56 Gallons Usable Full Fuel 12 Gallons/hour at 75% power BEFA 18 Electrical System Sources of electrical power connect to distribution buses located within the Master Control Unit ALT 1 / BAT 1 deliver power to the Main Distribution Bus and through diode also to the Essential Distribution Bus ALT 2 / BAT 2 deliver power to the Essential Distribution Bus PFD, GPS1 & Autopilot are on the EDB BEFA 19 CAPS Safety Features CAPS: CIRRUS Aircraft Parachute System The aircraft design advisory board included former military pilot and a pilot who had survived a mid- air collision Inflatable shoulder harness restraints Seat pans are a crushable aluminum structure to further cushion vertical g forces. BEFA 20 BEFA 21 How to Pull the CAPS Handle Pull the activation T-handle from its receptacle. Pulling the handle removes it from the o-ring seal that holds it in place and takes out the slack in the cable (approximately two inches of cable will be exposed). Once the slack is removed, the T-handle motion will stop and greater force will be required to activate the rocket. BEFA 22 CAPS Deployment Procedure BEFA 23 CAPS Deployment Results BEFA 24 CAPS Scenarios Mid-air Collision Structural failure Loss of Control Control System Failure Sever Turbulence Causing Upset Landing in inhospitable terrain Pilot Incapacitation Note - This list is not intended to be exclusive, but merely illustrative of the type of circumstances when CAPS deployment could be the only means of saving the occupants of the aircraft. BEFA 25 CAPS Considerations Aircraft is not approved for aerobatics The only demonstrated recovery method from a spin is CAPS deployment Occupants may be injured in a CAPS landing Aircraft may be destroyed in a CAPS landing Note: 26G front seats may be damaged by standing on seat or putting a knee on the seat – put only your butt on the seat!!! BEFA 26 Seat Belt Airbag Assembly The four point restraint consists of the airbag unit and the gas hose attached to one side of the shoulder harness of restraint
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system. The opposite shoulder harness is padded for comfort and to match the airbag side. The shoulder harness is tightened by an dual inertia reel; the lap belts are manually adjustable. BEFA 27 Avionics Summary Primary Flight Display (PFD) Multifunction Flight Display (MFD) Moving map with flight plan Flight plan and “Nearest” information ADSB Weather displayed. Cmax approach charts (Jeppesen) Emax engine monitor Honeywell TAWS Garmin 340 Audio Panel Avidyne IFD 440 (2) S-tec System Fifty Five X Autopilot Avidyne AXP340 Mode S Transponder 28 Magnetometer ADAHRS GPSS Relay (2) Turn Coordinator (3) Skytrax UAT(4) Stormscope OAT Probe Blind Encoder Heading Bug Nav/GPS CDI Altitude Pre-Select VSI Bug Magnetic Heading Crossfill 2 Used during a Complete PFD Failure for proper autopilot operations. Relay is connected when PFD has no electrical power (CB’s pulled). 1 The PFD’s OAT probe is located underneath right wing fuel vent panel . Used for TAS calculations, not Displayed on PFD if equipped with engine monitoring. System Structure Rate of Roll Altitude Transducer 3 Turn Coordinator is an Inclined gyro placed behind the instrument panel for autopilot operations. GS Transponder Altitude Mode GS = 35kts Ground Speed Activation Switch TAWS Processor MFD OAT probe located on right side by engine cowling. TAWS Annunciator OAT (1) Failure Flag 4 Skytrax UAT provides ADS-B 978 MHz In. AXP 340 Transponder with extended squitter provides Mode A/C and Mode S 1090 MHz ADS-B Out. Autopilot Pitch Trim Servos Autopilot Roll Trim Servos GS Dual Avidyne IFD 440s w WiFi BEFA 29 BEFA 30 Avionics: PFD The flat panel liquid-crystal display is integrated with an Air Data / Attitude Heading Reference System (ADAHRS) Magnetometer (Magnetic Heading information) Three axis solid state gyro and accelerometer system AHRS Provides: Pitch Roll Yaw BEFA 31 Avionics: PFD Primary Flight Display • Upper Half of Display for basic flight instrument data • Includes Autopilot Annunciations and steering bars. • Lower Half has HSI and integral moving map • Nav button switches primary source display • Bearing and Aux buttons for RMI type display of secondary Nav sources • Buttons for knob control of Hdg, Alt, VSI and Baro values BEFA 32 MFD: Engine Monitoring Fuel Page Fuel Initialization Page Displayed on startup or when the “Initial Fuel” button is pressed in the engine monitoring page. The MFD will display the fuel initialization page and ask the pilot to input the amount of fuel added to the aircraft. Buttons for "Fuel Full" and "Fuel to Tabs" are available to quickly set commonly used fuel amounts. In addition the right knob can be used to fine tune the amount of fuel added per gallon. When the desired amount has been entered, pressing the "Fuel Done" button will exit the fuel initialization page. BEFA 33 Avionics: MFD Multi-Function Display • Map w Weather, Flight plan graphic display and Track information BEFA 34 MFD Terrain Warning Displays TAWS • Displays automatically when triggered by proximity. BEFA 35 Chart Function • Jeppesen Chart subscription • Automatic display of taxi chart BEFA 36 Map display of chart • Flight plan track superimposed on chart • Includes own ship and active leg diplayed BEFA 37 Trip information • Displays current route from IFD 440s . • More easily visible to pilot due to larger screen and location BEFA 38 Nrst display • Airports • Navaids • Waypoints • Intersections • Obstacles • Split screen offers additional info BEFA 39 Chklst Tab • Offers quick access to all Normal, Abnormal and Emergency checklists • Performance Data Offers Airspeeds and Performance tables from POH BEFA 40 Engine page • Displays engine and systems functions. • Assists in engine leaning and fuel planning and monitoring BEFA 41 Avionics: S-tec 55X Autopilot Lateral Modes: Heading NAV/Approach GPSS Vertical Modes: Altitude Hold Vertical Speed Glideslope Tracking Rate-Based rather than Attitude-Based Autopilot ICAO Filing EQUIPMENT CODES ICAO Filing EQUIPMENT CODES ICAO Filing EQUIPMENT CODES OTHER Block `CODE’ ADS-B Mode S capable BEFA 45 Self Guided Training and Preparation BEFA CIRRUS SR20 Powerpoint Presentations Systems PowerPoint presentations BEFA Website – SR20 Training Guides Cirrus Workbook and resources IFD 440 Addendum POH contains systems and procedures POH Supplements IFD 440 Pilot Manual FOM for Maneuvers and Flows BEFA Checklist Cirrus Checklists and MFD External Power Unit for Aircraft familiarization CIRRUS web – SR20 Training Guides BEFA 46 BEFA Cirrus Instructor guided Training Conducted by BEFA CIRRUS CFIs and Check Pilots Redbird with SR20 Avidyne Panel and G430s Review FOM for Maneuvers and Flows Use of BEFA Checklist Use of Cirrus Checklists and MFD External Power Unit for Aircraft familiarization IFD 440 Ground/Airborne Checkout Cirrus Learning Program syllabus BEFA Training Forms Cirrus FOM operation and maneuvers training VFR and IFR Checkout Flights BEFA 47 BEFA CIRRUS CFIs NAME STATUS Howard Wolvington Approved CIRRUS Check Pilot Charles Mallory Approved CIRRUS Check Pilot Doug Weller Approved CIRRUS Check Pilot Bob Guthrie Approved CIRRUS CFI Approved CIRRUS CFI Approved CIRRUS CFI Approved CIRRUS CFI Approved CIRRUS CFI BEFA 48 CIRRUS Recommended Training Scenario Based Training Emphasis on Aeronautical Decision Making and Single Pilot Risk Management Training Includes Review of Systems, Limitations, W&B, Performance Normal Operations with automation Maneuvers ADM: Emergency and Abnormal Procedures Emergency procedures with automation Emergency procedures without automation Checkride Training time depends on VFR/IFR, experience, & preparation (IFD 440 and autopilot in particular) BEFA Cirrus SR20 Information Manual and Workbook BEFA Cirrus Training References and Workbooks BEFA Cirrus Learning Center Resources BEFA Avidyne Web Based Training and Support BEFA Avidyne Support IFD 440/540 Training Videos Avidyne requires you to register to view, which may generate some informational emails, but you’ll probably access their site for other information anyway. The IFD Trainer Webinar is a bit lengthy (use 1.25 speed) but very informative. It will walk you through the setup process and all the controls and features. The Lessons 1 – 10 are a quick method to review the various functions. It is also accessible through the tutorials list within the IFD Trainer App. BEFA Avidyne Training using YouTube Channel videos • There are several other YouTube contributors who have posted videos relating their experiences using the IFD 440/540. • It is helpful to see the devices in action and hear the comments from actual users. BEFA IFD Applications for iPad Start with downloading the iPad App from the App store. IFD Trainer App for familiarization and practice. BEFA Database Selection and Tutorial List Within the trainer app is a tutorial list on how to setup and run the app to allow pilots to practice using the navigator. Download the demonstration database. BEFA 57 Basic IFD 440 Skills requiredBEFA Cirrus SR20 N662AJ checkout for Avidyne IFD 440 version 5, 03DEC23 Completed Task Sub-Task Ground Air VHF Comm and NAV, NAV Mode and Network Symbols Tune/Swap Comm and NAV Radio Knob/Touch Screen Quick Tune Frequencies and Emergency Freq Swap button 3 sec. NAV Source: VLOC or GPS- OBS Pending mode is Blue Adjust Selected Course Use of PFD CRS knob Activate Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Source Symbols Green=Active Connect and pair iPad to IFD (AUX Setup, Devices) Devices `Always’ Building and Activating Flight Plans FMS Pages Function Key and Map Tab Rocker Tab displays FPL Enter Origin/Destination Airports Blue Cyan cursor types Insert, Edit, Field Cursors Add New Waypoints/Airways Insert/delete waypoints Use Insert cursor Creating or closing Flight Plan gaps Review and Activate Flight Plan FPL Split view or MAP Key View `Cursor’ LSK to step FMS INFO Tab/ Edit Identifier/LSK Paste function Autotune Frequencies FMS Function Key and using ROUTE List Route Page management Copy, Delete, Rename RTE Activate a saved Flight Plan Send, Receive, Activate Flight Plan changes from EFB MAP Display and MAP Page Function Key Review Flight Legs on Map Slider on FPL Tab Expand/Compact/Cursor Modes Cursor to step through Direct-TO a wpt not in plan (Creates Gap in route) NRST Tab use Scale changes and declutter Map Display Datablocks Tab, MAP function split view User profile configurable Changing North-Up, HDG-UP Tap bottom right button SVS mode use Use with Datablocks Enter a Visual Approach from the downwind leg PROC Key functions Information, Utilities and User Profiles Select a different the User Profile View BEFA VFR presets NRST: LSK for ARPRT, VOR, FSS, ARTCC Etc. Map split view avail +MFD Completed Task Sub-Task INFO Tab: Freqs etc. Get info for off-route Airport Alerts: Warning, Caution, Alert ALERT: to review Enable/Disable Airspace Warnings AUX FMS SETUP options Check the Database expiration (AUX SYS Tab) LSK Updating Database UTIL: Timers and Calculator, Checklists IFR Checkout Building Activating and Modifying Flight Plans Add SID or STAR Select runway Select transition Add crossing restriction with field cursor Field cursor white Create/Cancel Offset Leg Uses current leg AUX SYS RAIM Predictor (Calculator function) RAIM calculator Intercept a Radial TO and FROM a GPS wpt or VOR Direct To and OBS TO/FROM Explain TOD point and Distance -To-Altitude Arc Vert Spd req’d datablock Holding Add/Modify Holding Pattern Published holds offered Exit a Hold (there are 3 ways) Direct -To a FPL wpt Exit Hold key Direct to the Hold fix Approaches Enter an Approach, transition and runway Review for Gaps Activate an Approach Direct-To Waypoint or Activate leg Confirming APP mode transition Armed Mode is →Blue Auto/Manual Source switching on Approach and Missed Approach GPS-VLOC /VLOC-GPS AUX Setup feature Intercept DME Arc Activate arc leg Procedure Turns, Hold-In-Lieu of PT Can delete hold-in lieu `Enable/Activate Missed’ LSK prompt Missed Approaches requiring climb to alt before turn Auto seq is a User Opt `Sequence Leg’ required Retry Approach function (L4 LSK) Loads VTF transition Add a second approach to your Destination Add a wpt between add’l Dest Airport wpts then (Use App Field not PROC) Add second destination Add wpt after MAP hold Retry Approach function Loads VTF BEFA Questions?
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