CIRRUS DESIGN SR20, Pilot Operating Handbook, Page: 329 / 508

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Cirrus Design Section 9
SR20 Supplements
Section 2 - Limitations
1. Autopilot operation is prohibited above 180 KIAS.
2. The autopilot must not be engaged for takeoff or landing.
3. The autopilot must be disconnected in moderate or severe
turbulence.
4. The autopilot must be disengaged no later than 100 feet below the
Minimum Descent Altitude.
5. Minimum engage height for the autopilot is 400 ft AGL.
6. Minimum speed with the autopilot engaged is 1.2V
s
for the given
configuration.
Section 3 - Emergency Procedures
Autopilot Malfunction
Refer to Electric Trim/Autopilot Failure procedure in the basic
Handbook. Do not reengage the autopilot until the malfunction has
been identified and corrected.
The autopilot may be disconnected by:
1. Pressing and holding the Mode Selector Knob on the Turn
Coordinator for approximately 2 seconds.
2. Pressing the Trim Switch on the control yoke handle.
3. Pulling the AUTOPILOT circuit breaker on the Main Bus 1.
Altitude losses during an autopilot malfunction and recovery were:
Configuration Bank Angle Altitude Loss
Climb 30° None
Cruise 55° 100 ft
Descent 55° 120 ft
Maneuvering 10° None
Approach 0° 20 ft
Revision 1: 12-07-04