Cirrus SR22MSFS 2024 Startup Checklist · 112 steps
Cirrus SR22
MSFS 2024 - 0/112 STEPS
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AIRCRAFT BRIEF
The Cirrus SR22 entered service in 2001 and rapidly became the best-selling general aviation aircraft of the 21st century. Its defining feature is the Cirrus Airframe Parachute System (CAPS) - a ballistic parachute that can lower the entire aircraft safely after a catastrophic failure. Powered by a 310 hp Continental IO-550-N engine and featuring the Garmin Perspective (G1000) avionics suite, the SR22 offers near-turboprop performance in a composite airframe. It has saved over 200 lives through CAPS activations since its introduction.
RANGE VISUALIZER
SPECIFICATIONS
manufacturerCirrus Aircraft
first Flight2001
roleHigh-performance single-engine piston
crew1-2 pilots + 3 passengers
engines1x Continental IO-550-N (310 hp)
max Speed330 km/h (178 kts)
range1,963 km (1,060 nmi)
ceiling17,500 ft
weight1,633 kg (MTOW)
PHS 1 — Pre-Flight Planning8 steps
| 01 | Weather Briefing (METAR / TAF)NOTE: SR22 is approved for flight into known icing (FIKI version). Assess icing risk and ceiling/vis. | REVIEWED | |
| 02 | NOTAMs | REVIEWED | |
| 03 | Fuel RequiredNOTE: Total fuel 92 gallons (81 usable). Burn ~12-14 GPH cruise. Plan with 30-min VFR reserve. | CALCULATED | |
| 04 | Weight & BalanceCAUTION: MTOW 3,600 lbs. Max ramp weight 3,612 lbs. CG must be within forward and aft limits. | WITHIN LIMITS | |
| 05 | CAPS CheckNOTE: Review CAPS (Cirrus Airframe Parachute System) pull-handle is armed and accessible. | REVIEWED | |
| 06 | Takeoff PerformanceNOTE: Account for density altitude - SR22 accelerates well but performance degrades at high DA. | CALCULATED | |
| 07 | Flight Plan / G1000 | PREPARED | |
| 08 | ATIS | OBTAINED |
PHS 2 — Pre-Flight Exterior8 steps
| 01 | CAPS Rocket CoverWARNING: Verify the CAPS pull handle is accessible and safety pin removed before flight. | SEALED - SAFETY PIN REMOVED | |
| 02 | Fuel QuantityNOTE: Check both wing tanks. Fuel cap stains indicate cap not fully seated. | VISUALLY CONFIRMED | |
| 03 | Fuel SumpsWARNING: Drain all fuel sumps (one per wing tank, one fuel strainer). Any water or blue sediment indicates contamination. | DRAINED - NO WATER OR DEBRIS | |
| 04 | Engine OilNOTE: Min 6 quarts for flight. Fill to 8 quarts for long trips. | 6-8 QUARTS | |
| 05 | Propeller | NO NICKS / DAMAGE | |
| 06 | Pitot Tube | CLEAR - COVER REMOVED | |
| 07 | Static Ports | CLEAR | |
| 08 | Control Surfaces | FREE MOVEMENT / NO GUST LOCK |
PHS 3 — Before Start10 steps
| 01 | Parking Brake | SET | |
| 02 | Seats / Harness | ADJUSTED & LOCKED | |
| 03 | Fuel Selector | BOTH | |
| 04 | Avionics Master | OFF | |
| 05 | Throttle | OPEN 1/4 INCH | |
| 06 | Mixture | RICH (FULL FORWARD) | |
| 07 | Propeller | HIGH RPM (FULL FORWARD) | |
| 08 | Master Switch | ON | |
| 09 | Fuel Pump | BOOST ON - THEN OFF AFTER PRIME | |
| 10 | Beacon | ON |
PHS 4 — Engine Start8 steps
| 01 | Area | CLEAR - CALL CLEAR PROP | |
| 02 | StarterNOTE: Continental IO-550-N - fuel injected. Flooded start procedure differs from carbureted engines. | ENGAGE | |
| 03 | EngineNOTE: Engine should start within 3-4 blades. If not, use hot-start or flooded start checklist. | RUNNING | |
| 04 | Oil PressureWARNING: Shut down immediately if oil pressure does not rise within 30 seconds. | RISING - GREEN WITHIN 30 SECONDS | |
| 05 | RPM | 1,000-1,200 RPM (IDLE) | |
| 06 | Fuel Pump | BOOST - CHECK FUEL FLOW STABLE, THEN OFF | |
| 07 | Avionics Master | ON | |
| 08 | G1000 Start-Up | SELF-TEST COMPLETE |
PHS 5 — Cockpit Setup8 steps
| 01 | RadiosNOTE: Enter ATIS, ground, and tower. Verify Perspective avionics display normal. | SET | |
| 02 | Altimeter (PFD) | SET QNH | |
| 03 | Altimeter (Standby) | SET QNH | |
| 04 | Flight Plan | LOADED & VERIFIED IN G1000 | |
| 05 | Autopilot (GFC 700) | CHECKED | |
| 06 | Transponder | CODE SET / STBY | |
| 07 | Trim | SET FOR TAKEOFF (GREEN BAND) | |
| 08 | Flaps | UP (0 DEG) OR 50% DEPENDING ON FIELD |
PHS 6 — Taxi5 steps
| 01 | Parking Brake | RELEASE | |
| 02 | BrakesNOTE: Test brakes immediately after aircraft begins to roll. | CHECKED | |
| 03 | Taxi Speed | APPROPRIATE FOR CONDITIONS | |
| 04 | Attitude Indicator | CHECK CORRECT BANK INDICATION DURING TURNS | |
| 05 | Transponder | ALT (SQUAWK ATC CODE) |
PHS 7 — Run-Up7 steps
| 01 | Parking Brake | SET | |
| 02 | Engine Warm-Up | OIL TEMP IN GREEN (75-245 DEG F) | |
| 03 | Throttle | 1,800 RPM | |
| 04 | Magneto CheckNOTE: Check LEFT, BOTH, RIGHT. Any excessive drop requires maintenance investigation. | MAX 150 RPM DROP / 50 RPM DIFFERENCE | |
| 05 | Propeller CycleNOTE: Pull prop lever aft, verify RPM drop, then return full forward. | TWO CYCLES - RPM DROP CONFIRMS | |
| 06 | Engine InstrumentsNOTE: Oil pressure, oil temp, CHT, EGT, fuel flow all checked. | ALL IN GREEN ARC | |
| 07 | Throttle | IDLE - SMOOTH DECELERATION |
PHS 8 — Before Takeoff10 steps
| 01 | Fuel Selector | BOTH | |
| 02 | Mixture | RICH (FULL FORWARD) | |
| 03 | Propeller | HIGH RPM (FULL FORWARD) | |
| 04 | Flaps | 50% FOR SHORT FIELD / 0 FOR NORMAL | |
| 05 | Trim | TAKEOFF POSITION | |
| 06 | Fuel Pump | BOOST ON | |
| 07 | CAPS Briefing | CREW AWARE OF CAPS LOCATION | |
| 08 | V-SpeedsNOTE: Vr 78 kts, Vy 101 kts, Vx 89 kts. VNE 205 kts. | REVIEWED | |
| 09 | Lights | LANDING + STROBE ON | |
| 10 | Takeoff Clearance | RECEIVED |
PHS 9 — Takeoff5 steps
| 01 | ThrottleNOTE: Advance smoothly. Check manifold pressure reaches maximum value. | FULL FORWARD - 2,700 RPM | |
| 02 | Engine Instruments | CHECKED | |
| 03 | At Vr (78 KIAS)NOTE: Smooth back pressure to ~10 deg pitch. | ROTATE | |
| 04 | Positive Climb RateNOTE: Gear retracts on command - verify green light extinguishes. | CONFIRMED - GEAR UP | |
| 05 | At Vy (101 KIAS) | ESTABLISH CLIMB |
PHS 10 — Climb6 steps
| 01 | Flaps | RETRACT (ABOVE 80 KIAS) | |
| 02 | Fuel Pump | OFF (ABOVE 1,000 FT AGL) | |
| 03 | Climb PowerNOTE: Typical climb: 25-27 in Hg / 2,500 RPM above 1,000 ft. | REDUCE TO CLIMB SETTING | |
| 04 | MixtureNOTE: Lean above 5,000 ft to maintain CHT below 400 deg F. | ADJUST FOR ALTITUDE | |
| 05 | Autopilot | ENGAGE AS DESIRED | |
| 06 | Engine Instruments | MONITORED - CHT MAX 400 DEG F |
PHS 11 — Cruise6 steps
| 01 | Cruise Level | ESTABLISHED | |
| 02 | Power SettingNOTE: Consult G1000 EIS for manifold pressure and RPM targets. | 65-75% POWER | |
| 03 | MixtureNOTE: SR22 POH allows lean of peak operations. Monitor cylinder temps. | LEAN TO PEAK EGT / LOP | |
| 04 | Fuel Balance | MONITOR - SWITCH TANKS EVERY 30 MIN | |
| 05 | Cruise Speed | ~165-180 KTAS (ALTITUDE DEPENDENT) | |
| 06 | Autopilot | ENGAGED - ALTITUDE HOLD |
PHS 12 — Descent5 steps
| 01 | Destination ATIS | OBTAINED | |
| 02 | Altimeter | SET QNH | |
| 03 | Mixture | ENRICHEN GRADUALLY | |
| 04 | Fuel Selector | BOTH | |
| 05 | Approach Briefing | COMPLETE |
PHS 13 — Approach8 steps
| 01 | Seat Belts | ON / LOCKED | |
| 02 | Fuel Pump | BOOST ON | |
| 03 | Mixture | FULL RICH | |
| 04 | Propeller | HIGH RPM (FULL FORWARD) | |
| 05 | Landing GearNOTE: Three greens confirmed. If no greens, use alternate extension procedure. | DOWN (BELOW 154 KIAS) | |
| 06 | FlapsNOTE: Extend flaps in stages. Max speed for full flap 104 kts. | 100% (LANDING) | |
| 07 | Final Approach SpeedNOTE: Vref varies with weight. Typical landing speed 80-85 kts. | ~79-86 KIAS | |
| 08 | Landing Lights | ON |
PHS 14 — Landing5 steps
| 01 | Final | STABILIZED - ON SPEED AND GLIDEPATH | |
| 02 | Flare | GRADUAL - REDUCE TO IDLE AT THRESHOLD | |
| 03 | Touchdown | MAIN GEAR FIRST | |
| 04 | Brakes | APPLY SMOOTHLY | |
| 05 | Centerline | MAINTAIN WITH RUDDER |
PHS 15 — After Landing5 steps
| 01 | Flaps | RETRACT | |
| 02 | Fuel Pump | OFF | |
| 03 | Landing Lights | OFF | |
| 04 | Transponder | STBY | |
| 05 | Taxi Clearance | OBTAINED |
PHS 16 — Shutdown8 steps
| 01 | Parking Brake | SET | |
| 02 | Throttle | IDLE - 1,000 RPM | |
| 03 | Cool-Down | 1-2 MINUTES AT IDLE | |
| 04 | Avionics Master | OFF | |
| 05 | MixtureNOTE: Pull to full lean/cutoff to stop engine. Do not turn magnetos off before engine stops. | IDLE CUTOFF | |
| 06 | Magnetos | OFF (AFTER ENGINE STOPS) | |
| 07 | Master Switch | OFF | |
| 08 | Control LockNOTE: Install control lock before leaving aircraft. | INSTALL |