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Contents
Normal Checklists .......................................................................1
Airspeeds for Normal Operation ...........................................1
Preflight Inspection.................................................................3
Preflight External Accessories ...........................................3
Preflight Fuel and Oil .........................................................3
Preflight Cabin ....................................................................4
Preflight Empennage ..........................................................5
Preflight Right Wing...........................................................5
Preflight Nose ......................................................................6
Preflight Left Wing .............................................................6
Before Starting Engine ...........................................................7
Starting Engine........................................................................7
Before Taxiing .........................................................................8
Taxiing......................................................................................8
Before Takeoff .........................................................................9
Normal Takeoff .....................................................................10
Short Field Takeoff ...............................................................10
Climb ......................................................................................10
Cruise .....................................................................................11
Cruise Leaning ......................................................................11
Descent ...................................................................................11
Before Landing ......................................................................11
Normal Landing ....................................................................12
Short Field Landing ..............................................................12
Balked Landing .....................................................................12
After Landing ........................................................................13
Securing Airplane .................................................................13
Performance Data .....................................................................14
Takeoff Distance (2900 Lb) ..................................................14
Takeoff Distance (3400 Lb) ..................................................15
Cruise Performance ..............................................................16
Landing Distance...................................................................19
Weight and Balance ..............................................................20
Wind Components.................................................................22
Abnormal Checklists.................................................................23
Ground Procedures ...............................................................23
Brake Failure During Taxi ...............................................23
Aborted Takeoff ................................................................23
In-Flight Procedures .............................................................24
Inadvertent Icing Encounter ............................................24
Inadvertent IMC Encounter ............................................24
Door Open in Flight ..........................................................24
Landing Procedures ..............................................................25
Landing with Failed Brakes .............................................25
Landing with Flat Tire......................................................25
System Malfunctions .............................................................26
Alternator Failure .............................................................26
Engine Indicating System Failure....................................26
Low Volts Warning Light.................................................27
Communications Failure ..................................................27
Pitot Static Malfunction....................................................27
Electric Trim / Autopilot Failure.....................................27
Emergency Checklists...............................................................28
Airspeeds for Emergency Operation...................................28
Maneuvering Speed...........................................................28
Best Glide ...........................................................................28
Emergency Landing (Engine Out)...................................28
Maximum Glide.................................................................28
Ground Emergencies ............................................................29
Engine Fire During Start..................................................29
Emergency Engine Shutdown on Ground ......................29
Emergency Ground Egress...............................................29
In-Flight Emergencies...........................................................30
Engine Failure on Takeoff................................................30
Engine Failure in Flight....................................................30
Engine Airstart ..................................................................31
Engine Partial Power Loss ...............................................31
Low Oil Pressure ...............................................................31
Propeller Governor Failure..............................................32
Smoke and Fume Elimination..........................................32
Engine Fire in Flight .........................................................32
Wing Fire in Flight............................................................32
Cabin Fire in Flight...........................................................33
Emergency Descent ...........................................................33
Inadvertent Spiral Dive During IMC Flight...................34
Inadvertent Spin Entry.....................................................34
CAPS Deployment.............................................................34
Landing Emergencies ...........................................................35
Forced Landing (Engine Out)..........................................35
Landing Without Elevator Control .................................35
System Malfunctions.............................................................36
PFD - Loss of Air Data......................................................36
PFD - Loss of Attitude Data .............................................36
Power Lever Linkage Failure ..........................................36
Other References.......................................................................37
PFD Reference.......................................................................37
Annunciator Panel/EMAX Messages ..................................38
Circuit Breaker Panel ...........................................................39
Normal CheckLists
Airspeeds for Normal Operation
Takeoff Rotation:
Vr (Normal) Normal Rotation (Flaps 50%) ............................. 70
Vr (Obstacle) Obstacle Rotation (Flaps 50%) ...........................78
Enroute Climb, Flaps Up:
Normal Climb ............................................110-120
Vy (SL) Best Rate Climb (SL) ........................................101
Vy (10K) Best Rate Climb (10,000 Ft) ............................... 95
Vx (SL) Best Angle Climb (SL) ....................................... 78
Vx (10K) Best Angle Climb (10,000 Ft)............................. 82
Landing Approach:
Normal Approach (Flaps Up).........................90-95
Normal Approach (Flaps 50%) ......................85-90
Normal Approach (Flaps 100%) ....................80-85
Vref Short Field (Flaps 100%) .................................... 77
Go-Around Flaps:
Go Around (Flaps 50%) ...................................... 80
Maximum Turbulent Air Penetration:
Penetration (3400 Lb) ....................................... 133
Penetration (2900 Lb) ....................................... 123
Maximum Demonstrated Crosswind:
Max Crosswind ................................................... 20
Miscellaneous:
Vso Stall (Full Flaps).................................................. 59
Vs Stall Clean ........................................................... 70
Vo (3400) Operating Maneuvering ....................................133
Vfe (50%) Maximum Flap (50%) ....................................... 119
Vfe (100%) Maximum Flap (100%) ..................................... 104
Vno Max Structural Cruising....................................178
SR22 Checklist - 1
Vne Never Exceed ....................................................201
Vpd Parachute Deployment ......................................133
Best Glide (3400 Lb)...........................................88
Best Glide (2900 Lb)...........................................87
SR22 Checklist - 2
Preflight Inspection
Preflight External Accessories
1. Chocks..........................................................................Remove
2. Pitot Tube Cover ..........................................................Remove
3. Engine Inlet Covers......................................................Remove
4. Right Wing Tie-Down ............................................Disconnect
5. Tail Tie-Down.........................................................Disconnect
6. Left Wing Tie-Down...............................................Disconnect
Preflight Fuel and Oil
1. Right Wing Fuel Quantity...............................................Check
2. Right Wing Fuel Cap ..................................................... Secure
3. Left Wing Fuel Quantity .................................................Check
4. Left Wing Fuel Cap........................................................ Secure
5. Left Wing Fuel Drains .................................................. Sample
6. Right Wing Fuel Drains ................................................ Sample
7. Engine Fuel Drain (Gascolator) .................................... Sample
8. Engine Oil Level ........................................................... 6-8 Qts
9. Engine Oil Cap............................................................... Secure
SR22 Checklist - 3
Preflight Cabin
1. POH / Documents...................................................... Available
2. Weight and Balance ....................................................... Check
3. Hobbs Time ................................................................... Record
4. Avionics Power Switch ....................................................... Off
5. Bat 2 Master Switch .............................................................On
6. PFD.......................................................................................On
7. Avionics Cooling Fan...................................................Audible
8. Voltmeter..................................................................... 23-25 V
9. Flap Position Light ..............................................................Out
10. Bat 1 Master Switch .............................................................On
11. Nav, Land, Strobe Lights and Pitot Heat .............................On
12. Nav, Land, Strobe Lights and Pitot Heat ....................... Verify
13. Stall Warning......................................................................Test
14. Nav, Land, Strobe Lights and Pitot Heat ............................ Off
15. Fuel Quantity.................................................................. Check
16. Fuel Selector..........................................................Fullest Tank
17. Flaps .............................................................................. 100%,
18. Oil Annunciator....................................................................On
19. Bat 1 and Bat 2 Master Switches ........................................ Off
20. Alternate Static Source................................................. Normal
21. Circuit Breakers..................................................................... In
22. Fire Extinguisher ......................................................... Charged
23. Emergency Egress Hammer ...................................... Available
24. Caps Handle ................................................................. Pin Out
SR22 Checklist - 4
Preflight Empennage
1. COM 1 Antenna (top) .....................................................Check
2. Left Wing/Fuselage Fairing ............................................Check
3. COM 2 Antenna (Underside) ..........................................Check
4. Baggage Door ................................................................ Secure
5. Left Side Static Button ..................................................... Clear
6. Parachute Cover ..............................................................Check
7. Horiz / Vert Stabilizers....................................................Check
8. Elevator and Tab .............................................................Check
9. Rudder .............................................................................Check
10. Rudder Trim Tab.............................................................Check
11. Attachment Hardware .................................................... Secure
12. Right Side Static Button................................................... Clear
13. Right Wing/Fuselage Fairing ..........................................Check
Preflight Right Wing
1. Flap and Rub Strip ..........................................................Check
2. Aileron and Tab ..............................................................Check
3. Aileron Gap Seal .............................................................Check
4. Attach & Activation Hardware ...................................... Secure
5. Tip ...................................................................................Check
6. Strobe, Nav Light and Lens ............................................Check
7. Fuel Vent (underside)....................................................... Clear
8. Leading Edge and Stall Strips .........................................Check
9. Wheel Fairings ................................................................Check
10. Tire ..................................................................................Check
11. Wheel and Brakes ...........................................................Check
12. Cabin Air Vent ................................................................. Clear
SR22 Checklist - 5
Preflight Nose
1. Right Vortex Generator .................................................. Check
2. Cowling .......................................................................... Check
3. Right Exhaust Pipe ......................................................... Check
4. Transponder Antenna (Underside) ................................. Check
5. Tow Bar..................................................................... Removed
6. Strut ................................................................................ Check
7. Wheel Fairing ................................................................. Check
8. Wheel and Tire ............................................................... Check
9. Propeller ......................................................................... Check
10. Spinner ........................................................................... Check
11. Air Inlets......................................................................... Check
12. Alternator ....................................................................... Check
13. Landing Light ................................................................. Check
14. Cowling .......................................................................... Check
15. External Power Door ......................................................Closed
16. Left Vortex Generator .................................................... Check
17. Left Exhaust Pipe ........................................................... Check
Preflight Left Wing
1. Wheel Fairings ............................................................... Check
2. Tire ................................................................................. Check
3. Wheel and Brakes........................................................... Check
4. Cabin Air Vent ................................................................. Clear
5. Leading Edge and Stall Strips ........................................ Check
6. Fuel Vent (underside)....................................................... Clear
7. Pitot Mast ....................................................................... Check
8. Strobe, Nav Light and Lens............................................ Check
9. Tip .................................................................................. Check
10. Flap and Rub Strip.......................................................... Check
11. Aileron ........................................................................... Check
12. Aileron Gap Seal ............................................................ Check
13. Attach & Activation Hardware ......................................Secure
SR22 Checklist - 6
Before Starting Engine
1. Preflight..................................................................... Complete
2. Emergency Equipment .............................................. On Board
3. Passengers ..................................................................... Briefed
4. Seats/Belts ..................................................... Adjusted/Locked
Starting Engine
1. External Power (If Applicable) ....................................Connect
2. Brakes................................................................................Hold
3. Bat Master Switches.................................................... Both On
4. Volts ................................................................................Check
5. Strobe Lights ........................................................................ On
6. Mixture.......................................................................Full Rich
7. Power Lever ......................................................... Full Forward
8. Fuel Pump ....................................................................... Prime
9. Fiuel Pump .......................................................................Boost
10. Propeller Area .................................................................. Clear
11. Power Lever ....................................................... Open 1/4 Inch
12. Ignition Switch .................................................................. Start
13. Power Lever .............................................Retard to 1000 RPM
14. Oil Pressure .....................................................................Check
15. Alt Master Switches ............................................................. On
16. Avionics Power Switch ........................................................ On
17. Engine Parameters........................................................Monitor
18. External Power (If Applicable) ...............................Disconnect
19. Amp Meter/Indication.....................................................Check
SR22 Checklist - 7
Before Taxiing
1. Flaps ............................................................................Up (0%)
2. Cabin Heat/Defrost................................................As Required
3. Fuel Selector......................................................... Switch Tank
4. Radios...................................................................................Set
Waukesha (KUES) Tower ........................................123.7
Ground.......................................121.6
ATIS ......................................118.875
Unicom ....................................122.95
Watertown (KRYV) CTAF.......................................122.80
AWOS ...................................119.975
Taxiing
1. Brakes............................................................................. Check
2. HSI Orientation .............................................................. Check
3. Attitude Gyro.................................................................. Check
4. Turn Coordinator............................................................ Check
SR22 Checklist - 8
Before Takeoff
1. Doors ............................................................................ Latched
2. CAPS Handle ................................................................Pin Out
3. Seat Belts and Harnesses................................................ Secure
4. Fuel Quantity............................................................... Confirm
5. Fuel Selector .........................................................Fullest Tank
6. Fuel Pump ............................................................... On (Boost)
7. Mixture..................................................................As Required
8. Flaps .................................................................50% and Check
9. Transponder .........................................................................Set
10. Autopilot .........................................................................Check
11. Navigation Radios / GPS .....................................................Set
12. Cabin Heat / Defrost .............................................As Required
13. Brakes................................................................................Hold
14. Power Lever ............................................................ 1700 RPM
15. Alternator ........................................................................Check
o Pitot Heat.................................................................. On
o Nav Lights................................................................ On
o Landing Light........................................................... On
o Annunciator Lights .............................................Check
o Alt Caution Lights................................................... Out
o Each Alternator ..................................... Positive Amps
16. Voltage ............................................................................Check
17. Pitot Heat...............................................................As Required
18. Navigation Lights..................................................As Required
19. Landing Light........................................................As Required
20. Magnetos / RPM Drop ....................................................Check
21. Engine Params.................................................................Check
22. Power Lever ............................................................ 1000 RPM
23. Flight Instruments (HSI, & Altimeter)...............Check and Set
24. Flight Controls ............................................... Free and Correct
25. Trim....................................................................... Set TakeOff
26. Autopilot .................................................................Disconnect
SR22 Checklist - 9
Normal Takeoff
1. Brakes........................................................................... Release
2. Power Lever .........................................................Full Forward
3. Engine Parameters.......................................................... Check
4. Elevator Control .....................................Rotate at 70-73 KIAS
5. At 80 KIAS................................................................. Flaps Up
Short Field Takeoff
1. Flaps .................................................................................. 50%
2. Brakes................................................................................Hold
3. Power Lever .........................................................Full Forward
4. Mixture .................................................................................Set
5. Engine Parameters.......................................................... Check
6. Brakes........................................................................... Release
7. Elevator Control .......................................... Rotate at 70 KIAS
8. Airspeed at obstacle ................................................... 78 KIAS
9. At 80 KIAS................................................................. Flaps Up
Climb
1. Climb Power.........................................................................Set
2. Flaps ......................................................................... Verify Up
3. Mixture ..........................................................Lean as Required
4. Engine Parameters.......................................................... Check
5. Fuel Pump ........................................................................... Off
SR22 Checklist - 10
Cruise
1. Fuel Pump ........................................................................... Off
2. Cruise Power ........................................................................Set
3. Mixture.......................................................... Lean as Required
4. Engine Parameters........................................................Monitor
5. Fuel Flow and Balance.................................................Monitor
Cruise Leaning
• Best Power ............................... 75 Degrees Rich of Peak EGT
• Best Economy .......................... 50 Degrees Lean of Peak EGT
Descent
1. Altimeter ..............................................................................Set
2. Cabin Heat / Defrost .............................................As Required
3. Landing Light....................................................................... On
4. Fuel System.....................................................................Check
5. Mixture..................................................................As Required
6. Brake Pressure.................................................................Check
Before Landing
1. Seat Belts and Harnesses................................................ Secure
2. Fuel Pump ........................................................................Boost
3. Mixture..................................................................As Required
4. Flaps ......................................................................As Required
5. Autopilot ...............................................................As Required
SR22 Checklist - 11
Normal Landing
1. Entry Power.................................................................. 15" MP
2. Entry Speed .............................................................. 120 KIAS
3. Abeam Power ............................................................... 11" MP
4. Abeam Flaps...................................................................... 50%
5. Abeam Speed............................................................ 100 KIAS
6. Base Speed ................................................................. 90 KIAS
7. Aproach Flaps ................................................................. 100%
8. Approach Speed ......................................................... 80 KIAS
Short Field Landing
1. Entry Power.................................................................. 15" MP
2. Entry Speed .............................................................. 120 KIAS
3. Abeam Power ............................................................... 11" MP
4. Abeam Flaps...................................................................... 50%
5. Abeam Speed............................................................ 100 KIAS
6. Base Speed ................................................................. 90 KIAS
7. Aproach Flaps ................................................................. 100%
8. Approach Speed ......................................................... 77 KIAS
9. Flaps ............................................................................Up (0%)
10. Yoke ................................................................................. Back
11. Brakes...................................................... Maximum (No Skid)
Balked Landing
1. Autopilot...................................................................Disengage
2. Power Lever .........................................................Full Forward
3. Flaps .................................................................................. 50%
4. Airspeed ................................................................ 75-80 KIAS
5. Flaps ............................................................................Up (0%)
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Landing
1. Power Lever ............................................................ 1000 RPM
2. Fuel Pump ........................................................................... Off
3. Flaps ..................................................................................... Up
4. Transponder .......................................................................Stby
5. Lights ....................................................................As Required
6. Pitot Heat............................................................................. Off
Securing Airplane
1. Avionics Switch .................................................................. Off
2. Fuel Pump (If Used)............................................................ Off
3. Throttle................................................................................Idle
4. Ignition Switch .................................................................Cycle
5. Mixture........................................................................... Cutoff
6. All Switches ........................................................................ Off
7. Magnetos ............................................................................. Off
8. ELT ............................................................Transmit Light Out
9. Chocks, Tie Downs, Pitot Cover...........................As Required
SR22 Checklist - 13
Performance Data
SR22 Checklist - 14
SR22 Checklist - 15
SR22 Checklist - 16
SR22 Checklist - 17
SR22 Checklist - 18
SR22 Checklist - 19
SR22 Checklist - 20
SR22 Checklist - 21
SR22 Checklist - 22
Abnormal Checklists
Ground Procedures
Brake Failure During Taxi
1. Engine Power ........................................................As Required
2. Directional Control .............................................. With Rudder
3. Brake Pedal(s) ..................................................................Pump
If Directional Control can not be maintained
4. Mixture........................................................................... Cutoff
Aborted Takeoff
1. Power Lever ........................................................................Idle
2. Brakes....................................................................As Required
SR22 Checklist - 23
In-Flight Procedures
Inadvertent Icing Encounter
1. Pitot Heat..............................................................................On
2. Icing Conditions ................................................................. Exit
3. Cabin Heat................................................................ Maximum
4. Windshield Defrost ...................................................Full Open
5. Alternate Induction Air ........................................................On
Inadvertent IMC Encounter
1. Airplane Control.......................................... Straight and Level
2. Autopilot..................................Engage (Heading and Altitude)
3. Heading ..........................................Reset for 180 Degree Turn
Door Open in Flight
1. Airspeed ............................................... Reduce to 80-90 KIAS
2. Land.................................................................................ASAP
SR22 Checklist - 24
Landing Procedures
Landing with Failed Brakes
One Brake Inoperative
1. Land on side of runway corresponding to the inoperative
brake
2. Maintain directional control using rudder and working brake
Both Brakes Inoperative
1. Divert to the longest, widest runway with the most direct
headwind
2. Land on downwind side of the runway
3. Use rudder for obstacle avoidance
4. Perform Emergency Shutdown on Ground Checklist
Landing with Flat Tire
Main Gear
1. Land on the side of the runway corresponding to the good tire
2. Maintain directional control with brakes and rudder
3. Do not taxi. Stop the airplane and perform a normal engine
shutdown.
Nose Gear
1. Land in the center of the runway
2. Hold the nosewheel off the ground as long as possible
3. Do not taxi. Stop the airplane and perform a normal engine
shutdown.
SR22 Checklist - 25
System Malfunctions
Alternator Failure
ALT 1 Light Steady
1. ALT 1 Master Switch.......................................................... Off
2. Alternator 1 Circuit Breaker...........................Check and Reset
3. ALT 1 Master Switch...........................................................On
If Alternator Does Not Reset
4. Switch of unnecessary equipment on Main Bus 1, Main Bus
2, and the non-essential Buses to reduce loads. Monitor
voltage
5. ALT 1 Master Switch.......................................................... Off
6. Land.................................................................................ASAP
ALT 1 Light Flashing
1. Ammeter Switch................................................................. Batt
2. If Charging rate is greater than 30 amps, reduce load on Main
Bus1, Main Bus 2, and Non-Essential Buses.
3. Monitor Ammeter until battery charge is less than 15 Amps
4. When battery charge rate is within limits, add loads as
necessary for flight conditions
ALT 2 Light Steady
1. ALT 2 Master Switch.......................................................... Off
2. Alternator 2 Circuit Breaker...........................Check and Reset
3. ALT 2 Master Switch...........................................................On
If Alternator Does Not Reset
4. Switch of unnecessary equipment on Main Bus 1, Main Bus
2, and the non-essential Buses to reduce loads.
5. ALT 2 Master Switch.......................................................... Off
6. Land.................................................................................ASAP
Engine Indicating System Failure
1. ANNUN / ENGINE INST Circuit Breaker..................... Cycle
2. Land.................................................................................ASAP
SR22 Checklist - 26
Low Volts Warning Light
1. Land ................................................................................ASAP
Communications Failure
1. Switches, Controls ..........................................................Check
2. Frequency......................................................................Change
3. Circuit Breakers ..............................................................Check
4. Headset..........................................................................Change
5. Hand Held Microphone................................................Connect
Pitot Static Malfunction
Static Source Blocked
1. Pitot Heat.............................................................................. On
2. Alternate Static Source..................................................... Open
Pitot Tube Blocked
1. Pitot Heat........................................................................ On
Electric Trim / Autopilot Failure
1. Airplane Control ........................................ Maintain Manually
2. Autopilot (if engaged) .............................................. Disengage
If problem is not corrected
3. Circuit Breakers ...............................................Pull as required
o Pitch Trim
o Roll Trim
o Autopilot
4. Power Lever ..........................................................As Required
5. Control Yoke...................................... Manually Hold Pressure
6. Land ................................................................................ASAP
SR22 Checklist - 27
Emergency Checklists
Airspeeds for Emergency Operation
Maneuvering Speed
3400 Lb .......................................................................... 133 KIAS
Best Glide
3400 Lb ............................................................................ 88 KIAS
2900 Lb ............................................................................ 87 KIAS
Emergency Landing (Engine Out)
Flaps Up ........................................................................... 90 KIAS
Flaps 50%......................................................................... 85 KIAS
Flaps 100%....................................................................... 80 KIAS
Maximum Glide
10,000 AGL........................................................ 16 Nautical Miles
1.6 NM ................................................................Per 1000 Ft AGL
SR22 Checklist - 28
Ground Emergencies
Engine Fire During Start
1. Mixture..........................................................................Cutoff
2. Fuel Pump .......................................................................... Off
3. Fuel Selector ...................................................................... Off
4. Power Lever..............................................................Forward
5. Starter ...........................................................................Crank
If Flames Persist
6. Emergency Engine Shutdown ......................................Perform
7. Emergency Ground Egress...........................................Perform
Emergency Engine Shutdown on Ground
1. Power Lever...................................................................... Idle
2. Fuel Pump (If Used) .......................................................... Off
3. Mixture..........................................................................Cutoff
4. Fuel Selector ...................................................................... Off
5. Ignition Switch................................................................... Off
6. Bat-Alt Master Switches ..................................................... Off
Emergency Ground Egress
1. Engine......................................................................Shutdown
2. Seat Belts ..................................................................... Release
3. Airplane.............................................................................. Exit
SR22 Checklist - 29
In-Flight Emergencies
Engine Failure on Takeoff
1. Best Glide or Landing Speed.................................. Establish
2. Mixture..........................................................................Cutoff
3. Fuel Selector....................................................................... Off
4. Ignition Switch................................................................... Off
5. Flaps.................................................................... As Required
If time permits
6. Power Lever ....................................................................... Idle
7. Fuel Pump ........................................................................... Off
8. Bat-Alt Master Switches ..................................................... Off
9. Seat Belts......................................................................Secured
Engine Failure in Flight
1. Best Glide Speed ......................................................Establish
2. Mixture............................................................... As Required
3. Fuel Selector....................................................... Switch Tank
4. Fuel Pump ...................................................................... Boost
5. Alternate Induction Air .................................................... On
6. Ignition Switch ...................................................Check, BOTH
If no Start
7. Engine Airstart Checklist .............................................Perform
SR22 Checklist - 30
Engine Airstart
1. Bat Master Switches...........................................................On
2. Power Lever.......................................................... 1/2 " Open
3. Mixture............................................................ Rich, As Reqd
4. Fuel Selector ...................................................... Switch Tank
5. Ignition Switch.................................................................Both
6. Fuel Pump ........................................................................Boost
7. Alternate Induction Air ........................................................ On
8. Alt Master Switches ............................................................ Off
9. Starter (Prop not Windmilling) ..................................... Engage
10. Power Lever .................................................................Increase
11. Alt Master Switches ............................................................. On
If no start
12. Forced Landing Checklist ............................................Perform
Engine Partial Power Loss
1. Fuel Pump ........................................................................Boost
2. Fuel Selector ....................................................... Switch Tanks
3. Mixture....................................................... Check Appropriate
4. Power Lever ................................................................... Sweep
5. Alternate Induction Air ........................................................ On
6. Ignition Switch .............................................. BOTH, L, then R
7. Land ................................................................................ASAP
Low Oil Pressure
1. Power Lever .................................................... Minimum Reqd
2. Land ................................................................................ASAP
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Propeller Governor Failure
Prop RPM will not increase
1. Oil Pressure .................................................................... Check
2. Land.................................................................................ASAP
Prop overspeed or no decrease
1. Power Lever ......................................Adjust (for RPM Limits)
2. Airspeed .................................................... Reduce to 90 KIAS
3. Land.................................................................................ASAP
Smoke and Fume Elimination
1. Heater .................................................................................. Off
2. Air Vents .........................................................Open, Full Cold
3. Land.................................................................................ASAP
If airflow insufficient to clear
4. Cabin Doors.................................................................. Unlatch
Engine Fire in Flight
1. Mixture..........................................................................Cutoff
2. Fuel Pump .......................................................................... Off
3. Power Lever ...................................................................... Idle
4. Fuel Selector....................................................................... Off
5. Ignition Switch................................................................... Off
6. Forced Landing Checklist ............................................Perform
Wing Fire in Flight
1. Pitot Heat Switch............................................................... Off
2. Navigation Light Switch ................................................... Off
3. Strobe Light Switch........................................................... Off
4. If Possible, side slip to keep flames away from fuel tank
and cabin
5. Land.................................................................................ASAP
SR22 Checklist - 32
Cabin Fire in Flight
1. Alt 1, Alt 2, Bat 1 ............................................................... Off
2. In VMC: Bat 2 ................................................................... Off
3. Heater ................................................................................. Off
4. Air Vents ...................................................................... Closed
5. Fire Extinguisher.......................................................Activate
6. Fire Extinguished: Air Vents ..................... Open, Full Cold
7. Avionics Power Switch ....................................................... Off
8. All Other Switches .............................................................. Off
9. Land ................................................................................ASAP
If setting master switches off eliminated source of fire or
fumes and airplane is in night, weather, or IFR conditions:
10. Bat-Alt Master Switches ...................................................... On
11. Avionics Power Switch ........................................................ On
12. Activate required systems one at a time. Pause several
seconds between activating each system to isolate
malfunctioning system. Activate only the minimum amount
of equipment necessary to complete a safe landing.
Emergency Descent
1. Power Lever...................................................................... Idle
2. Mixture............................................................... As Required
3. Airspeed ......................................................... Vne (201 KIAS)
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Inadvertent Spiral Dive During IMC Flight
1. Power Lever ...................................................................... Idle
2. Stop the spiral dive by using coordinated aileron and
rudder control while referring to the attitude indicator
and turn coordinator to level the wings
3. Cautiously apply elevator back pressure to bring airplane
to level flight attitude
4. Trim....................................................................... Level Flight
5. Power Lever ..........................................................As Required
6. Use autopilot if functional otherwise keep hands off control
yoke, use rudder to hold constant heading
7. IMC .................................................................................... Exit
Inadvertent Spin Entry
1. CAPS ........................................................................... Activate
CAPS Deployment
1. Airspeed..........................Minimum Possible (<= 133 KIAS)
2. Mixture (Permitting)....................................................Cutoff
3. Activation Cover........................................................ Remove
4. Activation Handle.....................................Pull (Both Hands)
After deployment
5. Mixture ............................................................... Check, Cutoff
6. Fuel Selector........................................................................ Off
7. Bat-Alt Master Switches ..................................................... Off
8. Ignition Switch .................................................................... Off
9. Fuel Pump ........................................................................... Off
10. ELT.......................................................................................On
11. Seat Belts and Harnesses.............................................. Tighten
12. Loose Items ....................................................................Secure
13. Emergency Landing Position .......................................Assume
After airplane comes to a complete stop
14. Evacuate .......................................................................Quickly
15. Move.............................................................................Upwind
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Landing Emergencies
Forced Landing (Engine Out)
1. Best Glide Speed...................................................... Establish
2. Radio ................................................ 121.5 Mhz (MAYDAY)
3. Transponder ....................................................................7700
4. If off Airport: ELT...................................................Activate
5. Power Lever...................................................................... Idle
6. Mixture..........................................................................Cutoff
7. Fuel Selector ...................................................................... Off
8. Ignition Switch................................................................... Off
9. Fuel Pump .......................................................................... Off
10. Flaps (When Landing Assured) .......................................100%
11. Master Switches .................................................................. Off
12. Seat Belt(s) ................................................................... Secured
Landing Without Elevator Control
1. Flaps ...................................................................................50%
2. Trim.............................................................................80 KIAS
3. Power ......................................... As Required for Glide Angle
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System Malfunctions
PFD - Loss of Air Data
1. Land............................................................................... ASAP
2. Standby Instruments (Altitude, Airspeed)............. Monitor
3. If in IMC.................................................................... Exit IMC
PFD - Loss of Attitude Data
1. Standby Instruments (attitude, heading).......................Monitor
If failure ocurs while flying in IMC
2. Autopilot GPSS Mode .............................................. Activate
3. Autopilot Altitude Hold ........................................... Activate
4. IMC .................................................................................... Exit
Power Lever Linkage Failure
1. Power Lever Movement ................................................. Verify
2. Power....................................................................... Set if Able
3. Flaps .................................................................... Set if Needed
4. Mixture ..................................................................As Required
5. Land.................................................................................ASAP
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Other References
PFD Reference
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