The Cirrus SR20 (ICAO type SR20) is an aircraft of United States origin, certificated in the Normal category. It has a maximum take-off weight of 1,300 kg. It offers a maximum range of 760 nm, a cruise speed of 156 knots, a service ceiling of 17,500 ft and seating for up to 4 across its variants.

Cirrus SR20

SR20

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MTOW

1,300 kg

Range

760 nm

Seats

SR20

Cirrus · SR20

Model overview

Fleet & certification

Built: 2,167
Active: 2,166
Origin: United States

Certifying authorities

FAA

Marketplace

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Variants

Per-variant specifications

Variant	Engine	MTOW	Range	Cruise	Pax
SR20 SR20	—	1,300 kg	760 nm	156 kt	4

Type certification

The FAA paperwork

TCDS A00009CH · Rev 7 · issued 2004-08-15

Category: Normal
MTOW: 1,361 kg
MZFW: 1,315 kg
Seats: 1 crew · 4 passengers
Fuel: 229 L
Ceiling: 17,500 ft

Approved fuel100100LL

Engine

Teledyne Continental IO-360-ES

Certification basis

Part 23 of the Federal Aviation Regulations effective February 1, 1965, as amended by 23-1 through 23-47, except as follows: FAR 23.573, 23.575, 23.611, 23.657, 23.673 through Amen…

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Safety & ops history

Where to look next

Detailed safety & ops history coming soon — view this model's FAA Airworthiness Directives at FAA.gov.

Cirrus SR20 market & fleet intelligence

Registry, flight-tracking and market data on the Cirrus SR20 fleet — updated daily.

Fleet age

9 yearsmedian age

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Of the 1,624 registered Cirrus SR20 with a known build year (75% of the 2,167 we track), the median age is 9 years.

Registration activity

186changed registration in 12 months

186 of the 2,167 registered Cirrus SR20 we track changed registration in the last 12 months (9% of the fleet), across 186 registration events. Registration changes include ownership transfers, re-registrations and address updates — not all are sales.

Fleet activity — last 90 days

Aircraft seen flying: 444
Tracked flights: 8,904
Tracked flight hours: 15,705
Share of fleet flying: 20%

444 Cirrus SR20 were tracked flying in the last 90 days (20% of the registered fleet), across 8,904 flights. Sprinkle flight tracking began May 2026; coverage is ADS-B-derived and not exhaustive.

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Cirrus SR20 manuals & documents

50 documents for the Cirrus SR20 — Pilot's Operating Handbook · Checklist · Flight Manual · Maintenance Manual · Training Manual · Systems Description · Parts Catalog · Specifications · Other Documents · Weight And Balance · Wiring Diagram · Performance Data · V Speeds Reference · Airworthiness Directives · Emergency Procedures · Service Manual · Service Bulletins · Avionics Manual. PDFs served from cdn.sprinkle.com.

Overview

PILOT’S OPERATING HANDBOOK AND FAA APPROVED AIRPLANE FLIGHT MANUAL for the CIRRUS DESIGN SR20 · 2019

This Pilot's Operating Handbook (POH) is designed for the Cirrus SR20 aircraft, specifically for serial numbers 2220, 2339, and subsequent models equipped with the Cirrus Perspective+ Avionics System. It serves as a comprehensive guide for pilots, providing essential operational procedures, performance data, and maintenance information necessary for safe and efficient flight operations. The manual is FAA approved and must be kept in the aircraft at all times. It includes mandatory compliance information as per FAA regulations, ensuring that pilots are well-informed about the aircraft's capabilities and limitations.

Maximum Gross Weight for Takeoff: 3150 lb (1429 kg)
Total Fuel Capacity: 58.5 U.S. Gallons (221.0 L)
Horsepower Rating: 215 HP @ 2700 RPM
Engine Type: Lycoming IO-390-C3B6, 4-cylinder
Maximum Baggage Compartment Loading: 130 lb (59 kg)
Best Glide Speed (VG): Specific value not provided, refer to performance data
Emergency procedures must be followed in critical situations.

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Pilot's Operating Handbook

Checklist

PILOT’S CHECKLIST SR20WITH CIRRUS PERSPECTIVE+ AVIONICS
201754 pages · 469 KB · via www.lakeelmoaero.com
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Flight Manual

PILOT’S OPERATING HANDBOOK AND FAA APPROVED AIRPLANE FLIGHT MANUAL for the CIRRUS DESIGN SR20
2019366 pages · 7.9 MB · via atlasaviation.com
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Maintenance Manual

Training Manual

PILOT’S OPERATING HANDBOOK AND FAA APPROVED AIRPLANE FLIGHT MANUAL for the CIRRUS SR20
2017401 pages · 6.2 MB · via inflightpilottraining.com
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Systems Description

Parts Catalog

PART 23 TOP PRODUCTS 2022 REV A JULY 2022
202215 pages · 12.2 MB · via kadexaero.com
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Specifications

Weight And Balance

Wiring Diagram

Performance Data

V Speeds Reference

Airworthiness Directives

Emergency Procedures

CIRRUS SR20 NORMAL CHECKLIST
20146 pages · 248 KB · via www.inflightpilottraining.com
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Service Manual

Cirrus SR20 & SR22 Certified Valve Regulated Sealed Lead Acid Battery Upgrade
20092 pages · 2.1 MB · via batterymanagement.concordebattery.com
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Service Bulletins

Avionics Manual

PILOT’S OPERATING HANDBOOK AND FAA APPROVED AIRPLANE FLIGHT MANUAL for CIRRUS DESIGN SR20
2005478 pages · 6.8 MB · via encoreflight.com
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SR20 — frequently asked

What is the range of the Cirrus SR20?

The Cirrus SR20 has a maximum range of 760 nautical miles across variants.

How many people can the Cirrus SR20 carry?

The Cirrus SR20 seats up to 4 across its variants.

What is the MTOW of the Cirrus SR20?

The Cirrus SR20's maximum take-off weight is 1,300 kg.

What is the ICAO type designator for the Cirrus SR20?

The Cirrus SR20's ICAO type designator is SR20.

How many Cirrus SR20 aircraft are registered worldwide?

Sprinkle tracks 2,167 registered Cirrus SR20 airframes worldwide.

Registered SR20 aircraft

Individual SR20 airframes by tail number — registration history, operator and lineage.

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