CIRRUS DESIGN SR20, Pilot Operating Handbook

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Section 4 Cirrus Design
Normal Procedures SR20
Climb
Normal climbs are performed flaps UP (0%) and full power at speeds 5
to 10 knots higher than best rate-of-climb speeds. These higher
speeds give the best combination of performance, visibility and engine
cooling.
For maximum rate of climb, use the best rate-of-climb speeds shown
in the rate-of-climb chart in Section 5. If an obstruction dictates the use
of a steep climb angle, the best angle-of-climb speed should be used.
Climbs at speeds lower than the best rate-of-climb speed should be of
short duration to avoid engine-cooling problems.
• Note •
The engine is equipped with an altitude compensating fuel
pump that automatically provides the proper full rich mixture
for climb. The mixture for climb should be left full rich.
1. Climb Power ............................................................................. SET
2. Flaps ................................................................................ Verify UP
3. Mixture ......................................................................... FULL RICH
4. Engine Parameters ............................................................ CHECK
5. Fuel Pump................................................................................OFF
• Note •
Fuel BOOST should be left ON during takeoff and for climb as
required for vapor suppression with hot or warm fuel.
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