Cirrus SR22TN Procedures

Cirrus SR22TN on the ramp

A comprehensive procedures reference for the Cirrus SR22TN covering all phases of flight - from takeoff briefing through cruise, approach, landing, and emergencies.

Important Speeds

Speed	Value
Vne	200 KIAS
Vno (Max structural cruising)	177 KIAS
Va (Maneuvering Speed)	133 KIAS
Vfe 50%	119 KIAS
Vfe 100%	104 KIAS
Vy (Best rate of climb)	101 KIAS
Vx (Best angle of climb)	84 KIAS
Best glide	88 KIAS
Cruise climb <7,500 MSL	120 KIAS
Cruise climb >7,500 MSL	130 KIAS

Do not reduce manifold pressure below 15” above 18,000 ft
Banks >60° prohibited
ALT 2 required for IFR, working flashlight required for night ops

Takeoff Briefing Template

RWY __, normal take-off, ____m RWY length, wind xxx/yy Rotate at 72 kt, flaps up 85 kt w/ positive climb rate, 101 kt initial climb speed, (CAPS alive 500 ft) Pattern altitude ___ft DEP ___, to ___, TURN, CLIMB, Class C above

Emergency Brief

Prior to take-off → abort
0–500 ft → land straight ahead (no more than 15° bank)
500–2,000 ft → CAPS immediately
Above 2,000 ft → troubleshoot, consider CAPS

Takeoff

Set T/O power smoothly, rudder right, no brakes, aileron into wind
TAKE OFF → AIRSPEED ALIVE (60 kt) → ROTATE (70–73 KIAS) → FLAPS UP (80 KIAS + positive climb rate)
1,000 ft AGL: cruise climb speed 120–130 KIAS
Mixture full rich during full power climb up to 15,000 ft
Lean of Peak climb: Power lever FULL FORWARD, Cyan target or less, 130 KIAS

Passenger Briefing

CAPS, seat belts, emergency exits, safety equipment, smoking, oxygen

Climb

Keep CHT in normal operating temperatures (<380°F)
After transitioning to cruise: throttle 2700, lean to blue caret, CHTs below 380°F
Above 18,000 MSL: full power / full mixture climb

LOP (Lean of Peak) Operations

LOP Climb

Full power, then smartly pull back mixture to below 18 GPH (book recommends 17.6)
Don’t hesitate - passing “danger territory”
Throttle remains full forward
Only with airspeeds above 130 KIAS for cooling
If CHTs approach 380°F, lower nose; if insufficient, go full rich
Above FL180: full rich only

High Cruise

Throttle until MP decreases but RPM stable at 2500
Open throttle again until it just doesn’t increase RPM from 2500 = Max MP at 2500
Mixture to 17.6 GPH
Keep CHTs below 380°F - when LOP, leaner = cooler

Economy Cruise (65%)

24–26” MP, 13–15 GPH (13.6 GPH = 65%)

Descent

Leave everything at cruise setting unless too fast → reduce to 65%
If still too fast, leave mixture, reduce throttle further
Avoid power idle, maintain CHTs >240°F

Summary: Only 4 Power Settings Needed

#	Setting	Use
1	Full power, full rich	Takeoff / climb
2	Full power, LOP 17.6 GPH	LOP climb
3	Max MP at 2500 RPM, 17.6 GPH	High cruise
4	24–26” MP, 13–15 GPH	Economy cruise

Cruise Flow

Fuel pump (off after 30 min, note fuel flow, readjust mixture)
Power lever
Mixture
Engine parameters
Fuel flow and balance

Traffic Pattern

Phase	Speed	Power	Config
Downwind	100 KIAS	50% / 15” MP	-
Abeam (touchdown point, initiate descent)	100 KIAS	25%	50% flaps
Base	90 KIAS	25% / 12” MP	100% flaps
Final	80 KIAS	as required	100% flaps

85 KIAS at 50% flaps, 90 KIAS at 0% flaps
For each 10 kt crosswind, add 5 kt on final
500 ft announcement at turn to final (= 1 mile final)

Landing

Stable VFR approach at 500 ft AGL: correct config, normal angle/rate, proper airspeed, appropriate power, correct flight path
Flare: smoothly pull back power and pitch (never directly to idle) → view from higher when pitching up
Aerodynamic braking by pulling pitch full back
Crosswind: 100% flaps + crab, transition to wing-low method, touch down with slight bank to wind, aileron to wind during roll-out

Go Around

Autopilot DISENGAGE
Power FULL FORWARD (right rudder)
Flaps 50%
Pitch up, 75–80 KIAS
Say “Going around”
Positive climb + clear of obstacles + 80 kt → Flaps 0%

Go around when: no stabilized approach, excessive ballooning/bouncing, loss of directional control, landing beyond first 1/3 of runway, any unsafe condition

Maneuvers

Steep Turns

Set HDG bug, 120 KIAS, 55% PWR / 20” MP
Bank 45°, increase back pressure + slight power
Roll out 10° prior to final heading, release back pressure

Slow Flight

Flaps 0% → 100%, reduce power 25% / 12” MP
Decelerate to MCA, add power to maintain level
Recovery: 100% PWR, reduce AoA, Flaps 100% → 50%, accelerate to Vy, Flaps 0%

Stalls (Flight Review)

No-flaps, takeoff, and landing configuration
At stall horn / buffet → Pitch – Power – Bank

Power-Off Accuracy Landing

2,000 ft, 88 kt best glide

Steep Turns (Flight Review)

Set heading bug, pull back immediately when initiating

IFR Procedures

Precision Approach (ILS)

Cleared to IAF: slow to 120 KIAS (40% PWR)
Complete Descent + Approach Checklist
Final intercept: complete Before Landing Checklist
GS Alive → 100 KIAS, Flaps 50%, 50% PWR
Glideslope intercept → time noted at IAF
1/2 scale below GS → 50% PWR
FAF inbound → 25% PWR / 12” MP
Altitude callouts: 1,000 ft, 500 ft, 100 ft to minimums
At DA: AP disconnect OR missed approach

GPS Approach Types

LPV - Localizer Performance with Vertical Navigation (SBAS)
LNAV/VNAV - with vertical guidance
LNAV - lateral only, minimum descent altitude
LNAV+V - with advisory glidepath

VOR Approach

Load VOR approach, activate DME arc if needed
Switch CDI from GPS to VOR when approaching approach path
Press APR to activate VOR approach
2 miles prior FAF: 50% flaps, 100 KIAS

Circling Approach

NAV mode in final, level off at minimum
Fly to runway visibility, break 45°
0.5 track distance error - turn back to runway heading
Shortly after landing point, turn 25° angle and keep constant

RNAV Flight Plan Equipment Codes (N111DU)

Field 10: SBGRYD (Standard, LPV, GPS RNAV, 8.33 kHz, DME)
Field 18: PBN/B2C2O2S1 and NAV/SBAS
O2 (RNP1) preferred over D2 (RNAV1)
Private operators: no special permits needed (confirmed by LBA)

Emergencies

Engine Failure in Flight

Best glide 88 KIAS
Mixture, Fuel selector SWITCH, Fuel pump BOOST, Alternate induction air ON
Glide distance: 11 NM from 8,000 ft

Engine Fire During Start

Mixture CUTOFF, Fuel pump OFF, Fuel selector OFF, Power lever FORWARD, Starter CRANK

Emergency Descent

Power idle, Mixture, Airspeed Vne 200 KIAS

CAPS Activation

Handle Cover REMOVE
Handle (both hands) PULL STRAIGHT DOWN

Altitude	Action
0–500 ft	Land straight ahead
500–2,000 ft	Deploy CAPS immediately
>2,000 ft	Troubleshoot, CAPS as required