CIRRUS SR20 NORMAL CHECKLIST
Cirrus SR20 G7 · Pilot's Operating Handbook
Overview
This document is a checklist for the Cirrus SR20, specifically designed to assist pilots in conducting preflight inspections, normal operations, and emergency procedures. It provides a comprehensive guide to ensure that all necessary steps are followed before and during flight, enhancing safety and efficiency. The checklist includes sections for preflight, pre-start, run-up, normal takeoff, descent, and emergency procedures, making it a vital tool for pilots of the Cirrus SR20. The document emphasizes critical checks and procedures that must be completed to ensure the aircraft is ready for safe operation.
- Max Takeoff Weight: 3000 lbs
- Max Landing Weight: 2900 lbs
- Usable Fuel: 56 gallons
- Vx (Best Angle of Climb): 81-85 KTS
- Vy (Best Rate of Climb): 91-96 KTS
- Vso (Stall Speed in Landing Configuration): 56 KTS
- Va (Maneuvering Speed): 131 KTS
- Vne (Never Exceed Speed): 200 KTS
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Source
Originally published by genesis-aero.com. Sprinkle hosts a reference copy with an added summary, specifications and searchable full text.
Document details
- Type
- Pilot's Operating Handbook
- Pages
- 3
- File size
- 83 KB
- Publisher
- genesis-aero.com
Specifications & performance
Extracted from this document.
Specifications
- Max takeoff weight (lb)
- 3,000
Performance
- Fuel burn (gph)
- 5
- Max crosswind (kt)
- 21
V-speeds
- VA
- 131
- VR
- 67
- VX
- 81
- VY
- 91
- VNE
- 200
- VNO
- 165
- VS1
- 65
- VSO
- 56
Weight & balance
- Baggage allowance (lb)
- 130
- Max landing weight (lb)
- 2,900
- Max takeoff weight (lb)
- 3,000
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- Checklist
- Maintenance Manual
- Parts Catalog (IPC)
- Systems & Wiring
- Service Bulletins
- Type Certificate (TCDS)
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In this document
Preflight Inspection
The preflight inspection checklist includes essential checks such as verifying that the brakes are held, the altimeter is set, and that all documents are in order. Pilots must ensure the weight and balance are within limits, doors are closed, and fuel is selected from the correct tank. Other checks include confirming the battery master is on, passengers are briefed, and the fuel quantity is adequate.
Normal Takeoff Procedures
During the normal takeoff procedures, pilots are instructed to set the throttle to 1700 RPM, check the fuel pump, and ensure the flaps are set to 50%. The checklist emphasizes the importance of verifying the autopilot is off and that the engine parameters are normal before takeoff.
Emergency Procedures
The emergency procedures section outlines critical actions to take in various scenarios, such as engine failure during flight or a fire during start. It includes steps for deploying the Cirrus Airframe Parachute System (CAPS) in life-threatening situations and emphasizes the importance of securing seatbelts and ensuring the cabin is prepared for an emergency landing.
Safety notes
- Always ensure the CAPS handle pin is removed before flight.
- Verify that all doors are securely closed before takeoff.
- Monitor engine parameters closely during flight operations.
Full document text
Preflight Complete Brakes Hold Altimeter Set Documents A R O W Weight and Balance Within Limits Doors Closed Fuel Correct Tank Avionics Off Passengers Briefed: Caps Handle Verify Pin Remove Power As Required Battery Master 2 On Seatbelts, Exits, Egress Hammer, Caps Fuel Quantity Confirm Mixture As Required Avionics Fan Audible Seat, Seatbelts Adjust and Secure Fuel Selector Fullest Tank BEFORE LANDING Volt Meter 23-25 Volts Fuel Pump Boost A B G U M P S Flap Position Light Out Brakes Hold Flaps Set 50%, Verify Autopilot Off Battery Master 1 On Battery Masters Both ON Throttle 1700 RPM Fuel Pump Boost Lights Check, then Off Strobe Lights ON Alternators Caution Lights Out Gas Fullest Tank Fuel Quantity Check Mixture Full Rich Amps/Volts Lights On, Verify, Off Undercarraige Down Fuel Selector Fullest Tank Throttle Full Magnetos Check, 150/75 Mixture Rich Fuel Pump Prime, Flow Alive, Boost Engine Parameters Normal Power Set Oil Annunciator On Throttle 1/4 Inch Open Seat Belts On Battery Masters Both Off s Full Rich Autopilot Test Landing Light On Circuit Breakers IN Propeller Area Clear Trim Set for Take Off Fire Extinguisher Charged, Available Magnetos Start Flight Controls Free and Correct Egress Hammer Stowed Throttle Retard to 1000 RPM Caps Handle Pin Removed Oil Pressure CHECK Flaps 50% ALT Masters Both ON Mixture Best Power Baggage Door Secure Avionics On Fuel Pump Boost REJECTED LANDING Control Surfaces Hinges, Condition Engine Parameters Moniter Lights As Required 4 C's Inspection Ports Tape Secure Amp Meter Check Cram Power Antennas Secure Flaps Retract Climb Attitude Transponder On Throttle Full Clean Flaps 50% Right Flap Hinges, Rub Tape Engine Parameters Normal Communicate Go-Around Right Aileron Condition ATIS/ Taxi Clearance Obtain Rotate 65-70 Stall Warning Inlet Clear Brakes Check Flaps 85, Flaps up Wingtip and Leading Edge Check Turn Instruments Check Flaps Retract Right Tank Sumps Check x 2 Mixture Ground Lean Right Tire, Brake Condition and Overheat Vr 67 Lights As Required Vx 81-85 Transponder On Exhaust (right) Check Vy 91-96 Transponder ANT Check Vso 56 Climb Power Set Lights/Pitot Heat Off Fuel Strainer Check 3 Seconds Vs 65 Flaps Verify Up Fuel Pump Off Prop and Spinner Check Va 131 Mixture Full Rich Throttle Idle Air Inlets Clear Vfe 50% 120 Fuel Pump Check Mixture Idle Cutoff Landing Light Condition Vfe 100% 100 Instruments Check Avionics Off Nose Gear and Strut Condition Vno 165-200 Speed Vy Alternator Masters Off Oil Quantity 7-8 QTS Vne 200 Battery Masters Off Chocks Remove Vglide 96-87 Magnetos Off X-wind 21 Throttle Set Left Leading Edge Check Max Takeoff Wt 3000 Fuel Pump Check Tie-Down / Chocks Secure Left Tire, Brake Condition and Overheat Max Landing Wt 2900 Mixture Lean Assist Cowl / Pitot Plugs Install Left Tank Sump Check X2 Max Baggage 130 Heading Indicator Check Clean Windows Pitot Tube Cover off, Clear Usable Fuel (Full) 56 Lock All Doors Left Wingtip Check Fuel at Tabs 26 Left Aileron Check Left Flap Hinges, Rub Tape Flaps 100%, Check Light ON CIRRUS SR20 NORMAL CHECKLIST CIRRUS SR20 NORMAL CHECKLIST PREFLIGHT PRE-START RUNUP DESCENT Cabin Throttle 1000RPM **START Empennage Right Wing Nose NORMAL TAKEOFF PRE-TAKEOFF AFTER LANDING SHUTDOWN SECURING Left Wing TAXI GENERAL INFO CLIMB CRUISE Airspeed 90 KTS Radio MAYDAY 121.5 Bat/ALT Master Off as Required Beacon On Mixture Idle Cutoff Transponder 7700 Master Switch On Fuel Selector Off (Pull) Heavy Objects Secure or Jettison Air Vents Closed Mixture Cut-off Mags Off Fire Extinguisher Activate Throttle Half Open Flaps As Required CAPS Activate Cabin Doors Partially Open Propeller Area Clear Master Off When Fire is Out Open, Full Cold Magnetos Start Door Unlatch Touchdown Level Attitude Avionics Off Mixture Rich Land Straight Ahead Face Cushion Throttle 800 RPM ELT Arm Oil Pressure Check Airplane Evacuate Mixture Taxi Lean Throttle Idle Avionics On Airspeed 90 KTS Mixture As Required Transponder On Landing Spot Select Mixture Cutoff Airspeed 200, if Turbulent 165 Flaps Retract Mixture Rich Fuel Pump Off Taxi light On Fuel Selector Switch Tanks Fuel Selector Off Fuel Pump Boost Throttle Forward All Lights Off Beacon On Throttle Full Starter Crank Pitot Heat Off Master Switch On Alternate Air On *If Fire Persists* Mixture Rich Mags On Throttle Idle Throttle Full Fuel Pump Off Fuel Pump ON, 5 GPH, OFF Mixture Cuttoff Mixture Idle Cut-off Fuel Selector Off Alt Master Off Propeller Area Clear Starter Off Magnetos Start Airspeed 90 KTS Bat-Alt Masters Off Alt Master On Mixture Rich Throttle Idle Aircraft Exit Throttle 800 RPM Mixture Cut-Off Electrical Load Reduce Oil Pressure Check Fuel Selector Off Mixture Idle Cutoff Mixture Taxi Lean Mags Off Fuel Pump Off Flight Terminate Avionics On Fuel Pump Off Fuel Selector Off Transponder On Flaps As Required Airflow Selector Off Flaps Retract Master Off Doors Unlatch Ignition Off Airspeed Below 135 Color and Type Ground Cabin Doors Partially Open Mixture Idle Cutoff Steady Green Cleared for Takeoff Landing As Soon As Possible Activation Cover Remove Flashing Green Clear for Taxi Pin Remove Steady Red Stop Activation Handle Pull down Smoothly Flashing Red Taxi Clear Ldg Area Airspeed 80 KTS Mixture Check Cutoff Flashing White Return To Start Point Flaps As Required Fuel Selector Off Alt Red and Green Extreme Caution Landing Area Fly Over Masters Off Color and Type Flight Forced Landing Execute Pattern Ignition Off Steady Green Cleared to Land Upon Landing Emergnecy Egress Fuel Pump Off Flashing Green Return for Landing ELT ON Steady Red Give Way Seatbelts Tighten Flashing Red Airport Unsafe Loose Items Secure Alt Red and Green Extreme Caution Assume Emergency Landing Position Evacuate Upon Landing Power Lever Idle CAPS Deployment ONLY DEPLOY IN LIFE THREATENING SITUATIONS LIGHT GUN SIGNALS Seats and Seatbelts Secure Alternator circuit breaker Check, Reset Alt Master Off ALT1/2 ANNUNCIATOR ON If it does not solve the problem Seats and Seatbelts Secure Doors 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EMERGENCY LANDING WITHOUT POWER PRECAUTIONARY LANDING WITH POWER ENGINE FAILURE DURING FLIGHT FIRE DURING START Seats and Seatbelts Secure ENGINE FIRE IN FLIGHT EMERGENCY DESCENT WING FIRE Side slip to keep fire away from tanks and cabin Heater Off All Other Switches Off FLOODED START CIRRUS SR20 EMERGENCY CHECKLIST CIRRUS SR20 EMERGENCY / MISC CHECKLIST ENGINE FAILURE AFTER T/O DITCHING HOT START CABIN FIRE IN FLIGHT
What's in the Cirrus SR20 G7 TCDS
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