| AIRPLANE INFORMATION MANUALfor the
 CIRRUS DESIGN SR22
 A i r c r a f t S e r i a l s 2 9 7 9 a n d S u b s e q u e n t w i t h
 t h e C i r r u s P e r s p e c t i v e A v i o n i c s S y s t em
 • NOTE •
 At the time of issuance, this Information Manual was harmonized
 with the SR22 Pilot's Operating Handbook Rev 1 (P/N
 13772-002), and will not be kept current. Therefore, this Information
 Manual is for reference only and cannot be used as a
 substitute for the official Pilot's Operating Handbook and FAA
 Approved Airplane Flight Manual.
 P/N 20880-002
 Information Manual March 2010
 Copyright © 2010 - All Rights Reserved
 Cirrus Design Corporation
 4515 Taylor Circle
 Duluth, MN 55811
 Information Manual 1-1
 Cirrus Design Section 1
 SR22 General
 Section 1
 General
 Table of Contents
 Introduction ........................................................................................ 3
 The Airplane....................................................................................... 7
 Engine............................................................................................. 7
 Propeller ......................................................................................... 7
 Fuel................................................................................................. 8
 Oil .................................................................................................. 8
 Maximum Certificated Weights ....................................................... 8
 Cabin and Entry Dimensions .......................................................... 8
 Baggage Spaces and Entry Dimensions ........................................ 8
 Specific Loadings............................................................................ 8
 Symbols, Abbreviations and Terminology.......................................... 9
 General Airspeed Terminology and Symbols ................................. 9
 Meteorological Terminology.......................................................... 10
 Engine Power Terminology........................................................... 11
 Performance and Flight Planning Terminology............................. 11
 Weight and Balance Terminology................................................. 12
 Section 2Limitations
 Table of Contents
 Introduction ........................................................................................ 3
 Certification Status............................................................................. 3
 Airspeed Limitations........................................................................... 4
 Airspeed Indicator Markings .............................................................. 5
 Powerplant Limitations....................................................................... 6
 Engine............................................................................................. 6
 Propeller ......................................................................................... 7
 Weight Limits ..................................................................................... 7
 Engine Instrument Markings & Annunciations ................................... 8
 PowerPlant ..................................................................................... 8
 Fuel................................................................................................. 9
 Electrical ......................................................................................... 9
 Center of Gravity Limits ................................................................... 10
 Maneuver Limits............................................................................... 11
 Flight Load Factor Limits.................................................................. 11
 Minimum Flight Crew ....................................................................... 11
 Kinds of Operation ........................................................................... 12
 Kinds of Operation Equipment List ............................................... 12
 Icing .............................................................................................. 16
 Runway Surface ........................................................................... 16
 Taxi Power.................................................................................... 16
 Fuel Limits........................................................................................ 17
 Altitude Limits................................................................................... 17
 Environmental Conditions ................................................................ 17
 Maximum Occupancy ...................................................................... 17
 Systems and Equipment Limits........................................................ 18
 Cirrus Perspective Integrated Avionics System............................ 18
 L-3 Skywatch Traffic Advisory System ......................................... 20
 L-3 Stormscope Weather Information System.............................. 20
 Inflatable Restraint System........................................................... 20
 Flap Limitations............................................................................. 21
 Paint.............................................................................................. 21
 Cirrus Airframe Parachute System (CAPS) .................................. 21
 Other Limitations.............................................................................. 21
 Smoking........................................................................................ 21
 Placards ........................................................................................... 22
 Section 3Emergency Procedures
 Table of Contents
 Introduction ........................................................................................ 3
 Emergency Procedures Guidance ..................................................... 4
 Preflight Planning............................................................................ 4
 Preflight Inspections/Maintenance.................................................. 4
 Methodology ................................................................................... 4
 Circuit Breakers .............................................................................. 5
 Memory Items ................................................................................. 5
 Airspeeds for Emergency Operations ................................................ 6
 Engine Failures .................................................................................. 7
 Engine Failure On Takeoff (Low Altitude) ....................................... 7
 Engine Failure In Flight................................................................... 8
 Airstart................................................................................................ 9
 Engine Airstart ................................................................................ 9
 Smoke and Fire................................................................................ 10
 Engine Fire In Flight...................................................................... 10
 Cabin Fire In Flight ....................................................................... 10
 Wing Fire In Flight......................................................................... 12
 Engine Fire During Start ............................................................... 12
 Smoke and Fume Elimination....................................................... 13
 Emergency Descent......................................................................... 14
 Emergency Descent ..................................................................... 14
 Maximum Glide............................................................................. 14
 Forced Landings .............................................................................. 15
 Emergency Landing Without Engine Power ................................. 15
 Ditching......................................................................................... 16
 Landing Without Elevator Control ................................................. 16
 Engine System Emergencies........................................................... 17
 Oil Pressure Out of Range............................................................ 17
 Oil Temperature High ................................................................... 18
 Engine Speed High....................................................................... 18
 High Cylinder Head Temperature ................................................. 19
 Engine Partial Power Loss............................................................ 20
 Propeller System Emergencies........................................................ 22
 Propeller Governor Failure ........................................................... 22
 Fuel System Emergencies ............................................................... 23
 High Fuel Flow.............................................................................. 23
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 Low Fuel Quantity .........................................................................23
 Electrical System Emergencies........................................................24
 Alternator Failure ..........................................................................24
 High Voltage on Main Bus 1 or Main Bus 2 ..................................24
 Low Voltage on Essential Bus ......................................................25
 Low Voltage on Main Bus 1 or Main Bus 2 ...................................25
 Low Alternator 1 Output ................................................................26
 Low Alternator 2 Output ................................................................26
 Integrated Avionics System Emergencies........................................27
 Attitude & Heading Reference System (AHRS) Failure ................27
 Air Data Computer (ADC) Failure .................................................27
 PFD Display Failure ......................................................................27
 Emergency Exit ................................................................................28
 Emergency Ground Egress...........................................................28
 Unusual Attitude Emergencies.........................................................29
 Spins .............................................................................................29
 Inadvertent Spiral Dive During IMC Flight.....................................30
 Other Emergencies ..........................................................................31
 Power Lever Linkage Failure ........................................................31
 Emergency Engine Shutdown On Ground....................................31
 Left/Right Brake Over-Temperature Annunciation........................32
 Starter Engaged Annunciation ......................................................32
 CAPS Deployment ........................................................................33
 Section 3AAbnormal Procedures
 Table of Contents
 Introduction ........................................................................................ 1
 Abnormal Procedures Guidance........................................................ 1
 Circuit Breakers .............................................................................. 1
 Flight Environment ............................................................................. 2
 Inadvertent Icing Encounter ............................................................ 2
 Inadvertent IMC Encounter............................................................. 2
 Door Open In Flight ........................................................................ 2
 Abnormal Landings ............................................................................ 3
 Landing With Failed Brakes............................................................ 3
 Landing With Flat Tire..................................................................... 3
 Engine System................................................................................... 4
 Low Idle Oil Pressure...................................................................... 4
 Starter Engaged Annunciation........................................................ 4
 Fuel System....................................................................................... 5
 Left Fuel Tank Quantity .................................................................. 5
 Right Fuel Tank Quantity ................................................................ 5
 Fuel System (Cont) ......................................................................... 6
 Fuel Filter in Bypass Mode ............................................................. 6
 Electrical System ............................................................................... 6
 Battery 1 Current Sensor ................................................................ 6
 Integrated Avionics System ............................................................... 8
 Avionics Switch Off ......................................................................... 8
 Flight Displays Too Dim.................................................................. 8
 PFD Cooling Fan Failure ................................................................ 8
 MFD Cooling Fan Failure................................................................ 9
 Pitot Static System........................................................................... 10
 Pitot Static Malfunction ................................................................. 10
 Pitot Heat Current Sensor Annunciation....................................... 10
 Pitot Heat Required Annunciation................................................. 11
 Pitot Heat Required Annunciation................................................. 11
 Flight Control System....................................................................... 12
 Electric Trim/Autopilot Failure....................................................... 12
 Flap System Exceedance ............................................................. 12
 Landing Gear System ...................................................................... 13
 Brake Failure During Taxi ............................................................. 13
 Left/Right Brake Over-Temperature ............................................. 13
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 Other Conditions ..............................................................................14
 Aborted Takeoff ............................................................................14
 Parking Brake Engaged Annunciation ..........................................15
 Communications Failure ...............................................................15
 Section 4Normal Procedures
 Table of Contents
 Introduction ........................................................................................ 3
 Airspeeds for Normal Operation ........................................................ 3
 Normal Procedures ............................................................................ 4
 Preflight Inspection ......................................................................... 4
 Preflight Walk-Around..................................................................... 4
 Before Starting Engine.................................................................... 9
 Starting Engine ............................................................................. 10
 Before Taxiing............................................................................... 12
 Taxiing .......................................................................................... 12
 Before Takeoff .............................................................................. 13
 Maximum Power Fuel Flow .......................................................... 15
 Takeoff.......................................................................................... 16
 Normal Takeoff ............................................................................. 16
 Short Field Takeoff ....................................................................... 17
 Climb............................................................................................. 17
 Cruise ........................................................................................... 18
 Cruise Leaning.............................................................................. 19
 Descent......................................................................................... 19
 Before Landing ............................................................................. 19
 Landing ......................................................................................... 20
 Balked Landing/Go-Around .......................................................... 21
 After Landing ................................................................................ 21
 Shutdown...................................................................................... 22
 Stalls ............................................................................................. 23
 Environmental Considerations ......................................................... 24
 Cold Weather Operation ............................................................... 24
 Hot Weather Operation................................................................. 25
 Noise Characteristics/Abatement..................................................... 26
 Fuel Conservation............................................................................ 26
 Section 5Performance Data
 Table of Contents
 Introduction ........................................................................................ 3
 Associated Conditions Affecting Performance................................ 3
 Demonstrated Operating Temperature........................................... 3
 Airspeed Calibration - Normal Static Source...................................... 4
 Airspeed Calibration - Alternate Static Source................................... 5
 Altitude Correction - Normal Static Source ........................................ 6
 Altitude Correction - Alternate Static Source ..................................... 7
 Temperature Conversion ................................................................... 8
 Outside Air Temperature for ISA Condition ....................................... 9
 Stall Speeds..................................................................................... 10
 Wind Components ........................................................................... 11
 Takeoff Distance .............................................................................. 12
 Takeoff Distance - 3400 LB ............................................................. 13
 Takeoff Distance - 2900 LB ............................................................. 14
 Takeoff Climb Gradient .................................................................... 15
 Takeoff Rate of Climb ...................................................................... 16
 Enroute Climb Gradient ................................................................... 17
 Enroute Rate of Climb...................................................................... 18
 Enroute Rate of Climb Vs Density Altitude ...................................... 19
 Time, Fuel and Distance to Climb.................................................... 20
 Cruise Performance ......................................................................... 21
 Cruise Performance (Continued) ..................................................... 22
 Cruise Performance (Continued) ..................................................... 23
 Range / Endurance Profile ............................................................... 24
 Balked Landing Climb Gradient ....................................................... 26
 Balked Landing Rate of Climb ......................................................... 27
 Landing Distance ............................................................................. 28
 Landing Distance ............................................................................. 29
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 Section 6Weight and Balance Data
 Table of Contents
 Introduction ........................................................................................ 3
 Airplane Weighing Form .................................................................... 4
 Airplane Weighing Procedures .......................................................... 5
 Loading Instructions........................................................................... 8
 Weight and Balance Loading Form.................................................... 9
 Loading Data.................................................................................... 10
 Moment Limits.................................................................................. 11
 Weight & Balance Record ................................................................ 12
 Equipment List ................................................................................. 13
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 Section 7Airplane and Systems Description
 Table of Contents
 Introduction ........................................................................................ 5
 Airframe ............................................................................................. 6
 Fuselage ......................................................................................... 6
 Wings.............................................................................................. 6
 Empennage .................................................................................... 7
 Flight Controls .................................................................................... 8
 Elevator System.............................................................................. 8
 Aileron System.............................................................................. 10
 Rudder System............................................................................. 12
 Control Locks................................................................................ 12
 Instrument Panel .............................................................................. 14
 Pilot Panel Arrangement............................................................... 14
 Center Console Arrangement ....................................................... 14
 Bolster Panel Arrangement........................................................... 14
 Flight Instruments ............................................................................ 16
 Attitude Indicator........................................................................... 18
 Airspeed Indicator......................................................................... 19
 Altimeter........................................................................................ 20
 Horizontal Situation Indicator........................................................ 20
 Vertical Speed Indicator................................................................ 21
 Magnetic Compass ....................................................................... 21
 Wing Flaps ....................................................................................... 22
 Flap Control Switch....................................................................... 22
 Landing Gear ................................................................................... 24
 Main Gear ..................................................................................... 24
 Nose Gear .................................................................................... 24
 Brake System ............................................................................... 24
 Baggage Compartment .................................................................... 26
 Seats................................................................................................ 27
 Seat Belt and Shoulder Harness .................................................. 28
 Cabin Doors ..................................................................................... 29
 Windshield and Windows.............................................................. 29
 Engine.............................................................................................. 30
 Engine Controls ............................................................................ 30
 Engine Indicating .......................................................................... 32
 Engine Lubrication System........................................................... 36
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 Ignition and Starter System...........................................................36
 Air Induction System.....................................................................36
 Engine Exhaust.............................................................................37
 Engine Fuel Injection ....................................................................37
 Engine Cooling..............................................................................37
 Propeller ...........................................................................................38
 Fuel System .....................................................................................39
 Fuel Selector Valve.......................................................................40
 Fuel Pump Operation....................................................................40
 Fuel Indicating...............................................................................42
 Electrical System..............................................................................46
 Power Generation .........................................................................46
 Power Distribution.........................................................................48
 Electrical System Protection .........................................................49
 Electrical System Control ..............................................................51
 Ground Service Receptacle ..........................................................52
 Electrical Indicating .......................................................................53
 Lighting Systems..............................................................................55
 Exterior Lighting ............................................................................55
 Interior Lighting .............................................................................56
 Environmental System .....................................................................57
 Distribution ....................................................................................60
 Heating..........................................................................................60
 Cooling..........................................................................................61
 Airflow Selection ...........................................................................61
 Vent Selection...............................................................................62
 Temperature Selection..................................................................62
 Stall Warning System.......................................................................63
 Preflight Check..............................................................................63
 Pitot-Static System...........................................................................64
 Pitot Heat Switch...........................................................................64
 Pitot Heat Annunciation ................................................................64
 Alternate Static Source .................................................................64
 Avionics............................................................................................66
 Perspective Integrated Avionics System.......................................66
 Avionics Support Equipment.........................................................79
 Cabin Features.................................................................................81
 Emergency Locator Transmitter....................................................81
 Fire Extinguisher ...........................................................................82
 Hour Meters ..................................................................................83
 Emergency Egress Hammer.........................................................83
 Convenience Outlet ......................................................................83
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 Cirrus Airplane Parachute System................................................... 84
 System Description....................................................................... 84
 Activation Handle .......................................................................... 85
 Deployment Characteristics .......................................................... 87
 Section 8Handling, Servicing, & Maintenance
 Table of Contents
 Introduction ........................................................................................ 3
 Operator’s Publications...................................................................... 3
 Service Publications ....................................................................... 3
 Ordering Publications ..................................................................... 4
 Airplane Records and Certificates ..................................................... 5
 Airworthiness Directives..................................................................... 6
 Airplane Inspection Periods ............................................................... 6
 Annual Inspection ........................................................................... 6
 100-Hour Inspection ....................................................................... 7
 Cirrus Design Progressive Inspection Program.............................. 7
 Pilot Performed Preventative Maintenance .................................... 8
 Ground Handling .............................................................................. 10
 Application of External Power ....................................................... 10
 Towing .......................................................................................... 11
 Taxiing .......................................................................................... 12
 Parking.......................................................................................... 13
 Tiedown ........................................................................................ 14
 Leveling ........................................................................................ 14
 Jacking.......................................................................................... 14
 Servicing .......................................................................................... 16
 Landing Gear Servicing ................................................................ 16
 Brake Servicing............................................................................. 16
 Tire Inflation .................................................................................. 18
 Propeller Servicing........................................................................ 18
 Oil Servicing.................................................................................. 18
 Fuel System Servicing .................................................................. 21
 Fuel Contamination and Sampling................................................ 22
 Draining Fuel System ................................................................... 23
 Battery Service................................................................................. 24
 Cleaning and Care ........................................................................... 25
 Cleaning Exterior Surfaces ........................................................... 25
 Cleaning Interior Surfaces ............................................................ 29
 Section 9Log of Supplements
 Part Number Title Date
 ___ 13772-114 SR22 Airplanes Registered in Canada 06-05-02
 ___ 13772-115 R7 Basic Ice Protection System 05-13-08
 ___ 13772-119 SR22 Airplanes Registered in Israel 12-03-03
 ___ 13772-122 SR22 Airplanes Registered in the European Union 04-12-06
 ___ 13772-129 R2 Hartzell Compact Series Propeller w/ Composite Blades 08-26-09
 ___ 13772-131 R1 Artex ME406 406 MHz ELT System 05-13-08
 ___ 13772-134 R2 TKS Anti-Ice System 11-17-09
 ___ 13772-135 R1 GFC 700 Automatic Flight Control System 08-26-09
 ___ 13772-136 Garmin Terrain Awareness/Warning System 05-13-08
 ___ 13772-138 Enhanced Vision System 07-29-08
 ___ 13772-140 S-Tec Fifty Five X Autopilot w/ Optional Flight Director 12-18-08
 ___ 13772-141 S-Tec Fifty Five SR Autopilot 12-18-08
 ___ 13772-143 R1 Part 135 Operation - Electrical Loading Shedding 03-26-09
 ___ 13772-145 SR22 Airplanes Registered in Argentina 09-30-09
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