CIRRUS DESIGN SR20, Pilot Operating Handbook

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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.
• 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.
1. 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.
2. 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.
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