Specifications

Information Manual 3-11

Cirrus Design Section 3

SR20 Emergency Procedures

Engine Failure In Flight

If the engine fails at altitude, pitch as necessary to establish best glide

speed. While gliding toward a suitable landing area, attempt to identify

the cause of the failure and correct it. If altitude or terrain does not

permit a safe landing, CAPS deployment may be required. Refer to

Section 10, Safety Information, for CAPS deployment scenarios and

landing considerations.

• WARNING •

If engine failure is accompanied by fuel fumes in the cockpit,

or if internal engine damage is suspected, move Mixture

Control to CUTOFF and do not attempt a restart.

Best Glide Speed....................................................... ESTABLISH

• Note •

With a seized or failed engine, the distance that the airplane

will glide will be more than the distance it would glide with the

engine at idle, such as during training.

If the propeller is windmilling, some additional glide range may

be achieved by moving the Power Lever to idle and increasing

airspeed by 5 to 10 knots.

Mixture ......................................................................... FULL RICH

3. Fuel Selector........................................................ SWITCH TANKS

4. Fuel Pump ......................................................................... BOOST

5. Alternate Induction Air ...............................................................ON

6. Ignition Switch.........................................................CHECK, BOTH

7. If engine does not start, proceed to Engine Airstart or Forced

Landing checklist, as required.

March 2010