Cirrus Design
Section 3
SR22T
Emergency Procedures
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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.
Take Appropriate Action
— In most situations, the procedures listed
in this section will either correct the aircraft problem or allow safe
recovery of the aircraft. Follow them and use good pilot judgment.
• Note •
In an in-flight emergency, pressing and holding the COM
transfer button for 2 seconds will tune the emergency
frequency of 121.500 MHz. If the display is available, it will
also show it in the “Active” frequency window.
The Cirrus Airframe Parachute System (CAPS) should be activated in
the event of a spin. It should also be used in other life-threatening
emergencies where CAPS deployment is determined to be safer than
continued flight and landing. Refer to Section 10,
for CAPS deployment information and
landing considerations.
Land as soon as Conditions Permit
— Once you have handled the
emergency, assess your next move. Handle any non-critical “clean-up”
items in the checklist and put the aircraft on the ground. Remember,
even if the airplane appears to be in sound condition, it may not be.
Circuit Breakers
Many procedures involve manipulating circuit breakers. The following
criteria should be followed during “Circuit Breaker” steps:
• Circuit breakers that are “SET” should be checked for normal
condition. If the circuit breaker is not “Set”, it may be reset only
once. If the circuit breaker opens again, do not reset.
• Circuit breakers that “PULL” should only be pulled and not reset.
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