Specifications

8-22 Information Manual
Section 8 Cirrus Design
Handling, Servicing, Maintenance SR20
Fuel System Servicing
Airplane serials 1005 thru 1886; After the first 25 hours of operation,
then every 50-hours or as conditions dictate, the fuel filtration screen
in the gascolator must be cleaned. After cleaning, a small amount of
grease applied to the gascolator bowl gasket will facilitate reassembly.
Airplane serials 1887 and subsequent; After the first 25 hours of
operation, then every 100-hours or as conditions dictate, the fuel filter
element in the gascolator must be replaced. At every oil change, Verify
red pop-up tab on gascolator is not visible. If tab is visible, the fuel filter
element must be replaced and the pop-up tab manually reset.
Refer to the Airplane Maintenance Manual for Fuel Screen/Element
servicing information.
Fuel Requirements
Aviation grade 100 LL (blue) or 100 (green) fuel is the minimum octane
approved for use in this airplane.
• Caution •
Use of lower grades can cause serious engine damage in a
short period. The engine warranty is invalidated by the use of
lower octane fuels.
Filling Fuel Tanks
Observe all safety precautions required when handling gasoline. Fuel
fillers are located on the forward slope of the wing. Each wing holds a
maximum of 30.3 U.S. gallons. When using less than the standard
60.5-gallon capacity, fuel should be distributed equally between each
side.
• WARNING •
Have a fire extinguisher available.
Ground fuel nozzle and fuel truck to airplane exhaust pipe and
ground fuel truck or cart to suitable earth ground.
Do not fill tank within 100 feet (30.5 meters) of any energized
electrical equipment capable of producing a spark.
Permit no smoking or open flame within 100 feet (30.5 meters)
of airplane or refuel vehicle.
March 2010