Specifications

2-16 Information Manual
Section 2 Cirrus Design
Limitations SR20
Instrument Procedures
Due to the possibility of CDI needle oscillation, in aircraft configured
with a 2 blade propeller, while conducting instrument procedures that
use a localizer or Simplified Directional Facility (SDF) navaid, engine
speed above 2600 rpm is prohibited.
Taxi Power
Maximum continuous engine speed for taxiing is 1000 RPM on flat,
smooth, hard surfaces. Power settings slightly above 1000 RPM are
permissible to start motion, for turf, soft surfaces, and on inclines. Use
minimum power to maintain taxi speed.
Fuel Limits
The maximum allowable fuel imbalance is 7.5 U.S. gallons (¼ tank).
Approved Fuel ............... Aviation Grade 100 LL (Blue) or 100 (Green)
Total Fuel Capacity..................................... 60.5 U.S. gallons (229.0 L)
Total Fuel Each Tank .................................. 30.3 U.S. gallons (114.5 L)
Total Usable Fuel (all flight conditions)....... 56.0 U.S. gallons (212.0 L)
Altitude Limits
Maximum Takeoff Altitude.......................................... 10,000 Feet MSL
Maximum Operating Altitude ........................................ 17,500 ft. MSL
The operating rules (FAR Part 91 and FAR Part 135) require the use of
supplemental oxygen at specified altitudes below the maximum
operating altitude. Refer to Oxygen System Limitations in this Section.
Environmental Conditions
For operation of the airplane below an outside air temperature of -10°F
(-23° C), use of cowl inlet covers approved by Cirrus Design and listed
in the Winterization Kit AFM Supplement P/N 11934-S25 is required.
Maximum Occupancy
Occupancy of this airplane is limited to four persons (the pilot and
three passengers).
March 2010