Information Manual
3-5
Cirrus Design
Section 3
SR22
Emergency Procedures
Emergency Procedures Guidance
Although this section provides procedures for handling most
emergencies and critical flight situations that could arise in the SR22,
it is not a substitute for thorough knowledge of the airplane and
general aviation techniques. A thorough study of the information in this
handbook while on the ground will help you prepare for time-critical
situations in the air.
Preflight Planning
Enroute emergencies caused by weather can be minimized or
eliminated by careful flight planning and good judgment when
unexpected weather is encountered.
Preflight Inspections/Maintenance
In-flight mechanical problems in the SR22 will be extremely rare if
proper preflight inspections and maintenance are practiced. Always
perform a thorough walk-around preflight inspection before any flight
to ensure that no damage occurred during the previous flight or while
the airplane was on the ground. Pay special attention to any oil leaks
or fuel stains that could indicate engine problems.
Methodology
Aircraft emergencies are very dynamic events. Because of this, it is
impossible to address every action a pilot might take to handle a
situation. However, four basic actions can be applied to any
emergency. They are:
Maintain Aircraft Control — Many minor aircraft emergencies turn
into major ones when the pilot fails to maintain aircraft control.
Remember, do not panic and do not fixate on a particular problem.
Over-attention to a faulty warning light during an instrument approach
can lead to a pilot induced unusual attitude and possibly worse. To
avoid this, even in an emergency: aviate, navigate, and communicate,
in this order. Never let anything interfere with your control of the
airplane. Never stop flying.
Analyze the Situation — Once you are able to maintain control of the
aircraft, assess the situation. Look at the engine parameters. Listen to
the engine. Determine what the airplane is telling you.
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