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Cirrus SR22 Emergency Procedures

Cirrus SR22 Emergency Procedures - Full Reference

All 12 procedures with immediate action steps, in full.

CAPS Deployment (Cirrus Airframe Parachute System)

Immediate actions · 8 steps

  1. 1
    Activation Handle CoverREMOVE
  2. 2
    Activation Handle (both hands)PULL STRAIGHT DOWN
  3. 3
    After deployment, as time permits: MixtureCUTOFF
  4. 4
    Fuel SelectorOFF; Fuel Pump - OFF
  5. 5
    BAT 1, BAT 2, ALT 1, ALT 2OFF (after any radio calls)
  6. 6
    Ignition SwitchOFF; ELT - ON
  7. 7
    Seat Belts and HarnessesTIGHTEN; Loose Items - SECURE
  8. 8
    Assume emergency landing body position; evacuate upwind after stop

Inadvertent Spin Entry

Immediate actions · 4 steps

  1. 1
    CAPSACTIVATE
  2. 2
    Under no circumstances attempt spin recovery other than CAPS deployment
  3. 3
    The aircraft is not approved for spins and is not certified for traditional spin recovery
  4. 4
    In the event of a spin, immediate CAPS activation is mandatory regardless of altitude

Engine Failure On Takeoff - Low Altitude

Immediate actions · 8 steps

  1. 1
    Best Glide or Landing SpeedESTABLISH (92 KIAS glide; 90/85/80 KIAS at flaps 0/50/100%)
  2. 2
    MixtureCUTOFF
  3. 3
    Fuel SelectorOFF
  4. 4
    Ignition SwitchOFF
  5. 5
    FlapsAS REQUIRED
  6. 6
    If time permits: Power Lever IDLE, Fuel Pump OFF, Seat Belts SECURED
  7. 7
    BAT 1, BAT 2, ALT 1, ALT 2OFF (delay until immediately before impact; this loses the PFD)
  8. 8
    Below 500 ft AGL land straight ahead; between 500 and 2,000 ft AGL CAPS is most likely the safest option

Engine Failure In Flight

Immediate actions · 8 steps

  1. 1
    Best Glide SpeedESTABLISH (92 KIAS)
  2. 2
    MixtureAS REQUIRED
  3. 3
    Fuel SelectorSWITCH TANKS
  4. 4
    Fuel PumpBOOST
  5. 5
    Alternate Induction AirON
  6. 6
    Ignition SwitchCHECK, BOTH
  7. 7
    If engine does not start: perform Engine Airstart, CAPS Deployment, or Emergency Landing w/o Power
  8. 8
    Do not attempt a restart if fuel fumes are in the cockpit or internal engine damage is suspected

Engine Fire In Flight

Immediate actions · 7 steps

  1. 1
    MixtureCUTOFF
  2. 2
    Fuel PumpOFF
  3. 3
    Fuel SelectorOFF
  4. 4
    Airflow SelectorOFF
  5. 5
    Power LeverIDLE
  6. 6
    Ignition SwitchOFF
  7. 7
    Land as soon as possibleDO NOT attempt to restart the engine

Cabin Fire In Flight

Immediate actions · 7 steps

  1. 1
    BAT 1, ALT 1, ALT 2 SwitchesOFF, AS REQUIRED
  2. 2
    Fire ExtinguisherACTIVATE
  3. 3
    AVIONICS SwitchOFF
  4. 4
    All other switchesOFF
  5. 5
    Land as soon as possible
  6. 6
    With master switches OFF the engine keeps running, but no electrical power is available
  7. 7
    In IMC, Battery 2 keeps the PFD alive for approximately 30 minutes

Emergency Landing Without Power

Immediate actions · 8 steps

  1. 1
    Best Glide SpeedESTABLISH (92 KIAS)
  2. 2
    RadioTRANSMIT MAYDAY on 121.5 MHz with location and intentions
  3. 3
    TransponderSQUAWK 7700
  4. 4
    Power LeverIDLE; Mixture - CUTOFF
  5. 5
    Fuel SelectorOFF; Ignition Switch - OFF; Fuel Pump - OFF
  6. 6
    Flaps (when landing is assured)100%
  7. 7
    Seat BeltsSECURED; BAT 1, BAT 2, ALT 1, ALT 2 - OFF
  8. 8
    If terrain does not permit a safe landing, CAPS deployment may be required

Emergency Descent

Immediate actions · 4 steps

  1. 1
    Power LeverIDLE
  2. 2
    MixtureAS REQUIRED
  3. 3
    AirspeedVNE (205 KIAS)
  4. 4
    If significant turbulence is expected, do not exceed VNO (176 KIAS)

Ditching

Immediate actions · 6 steps

  1. 1
    RadioTRANSMIT MAYDAY on 121.5 MHz with location and intentions
  2. 2
    TransponderSQUAWK 7700
  3. 3
    CAPSACTIVATE
  4. 4
    AirplaneEVACUATE
  5. 5
    Flotation DevicesINFLATE WHEN CLEAR OF AIRPLANE
  6. 6
    Consider unlatching a door before assuming the emergency landing position

Engine Fire During Start

Immediate actions · 6 steps

  1. 1
    MixtureCUTOFF
  2. 2
    Fuel PumpOFF
  3. 3
    Fuel SelectorOFF
  4. 4
    Power LeverFORWARD
  5. 5
    StarterCRANK (draw the fire back into the engine)
  6. 6
    If flames persist, perform Emergency Engine Shutdown On Ground and Emergency Ground Egress

Wing Fire In Flight

Immediate actions · 6 steps

  1. 1
    Pitot Heat SwitchOFF
  2. 2
    Navigation Light SwitchOFF
  3. 3
    Landing LightOFF
  4. 4
    Strobe Light SwitchOFF
  5. 5
    If possible, side slip to keep flames away from the fuel tank and cabin
  6. 6
    Land as soon as possiblea dive may blow out the fire but do not exceed VNE

CO LVL HIGH Warning (Carbon Monoxide)

Immediate actions · 7 steps

  1. 1
    Air Conditioner (if installed)NOT IN RECIRC MODE
  2. 2
    Temperature SelectorCOLD
  3. 3
    Vent SelectorFEET/PANEL/DEFROST POSITION
  4. 4
    Airflow SelectorSET AIRFLOW TO MAXIMUM
  5. 5
    Panel Eyeball OutletsOPEN
  6. 6
    If warning does not extinguish: don oxygen, system ON, flow MAXIMUM, land as soon as possible
  7. 7
    Annunciation indicates carbon monoxide level greater than 50 PPM