Cirrus SR22 Pilot Operating Handbook page 128

Section 4
Normal Procedures
16. Alternator ........................................................................... CHECK
a. Pitot Heat............................................................................ ON
b. Navigation Lights ................................................................ ON
c. Landing Light ...................................................................... ON
d. Annunciator Lights....................................................... CHECK
- Verify both ALT 1 and ALT 2 caution lights out and positive
amps indication for each alternator.
17. Voltage ............................................................................... CHECK
18. Pitot Heat ............................................................... AS REQUIRED
Pitot Heat should be turned ON for flight into IMC, flight into
visible moisture, or whenever ambient temperatures are 41° F
(5° C) or less.
19. Navigation Lights.................................................... AS REQUIRED
20. Landing Light ......................................................... AS REQUIRED
21. Magnetos .................................................... CHECK Left and Right
a. Ignition Switch ................................. R, note RPM, then BOTH
b. Ignition Switch .................................. L, note RPM, then BOTH
RPM drop must not exceed 150 RPM for either magneto.
RPM differential must not exceed 75 RPM between
magnetos. If there is a doubt concerning operation of the
ignition system, RPM checks at higher engine speeds will
usually confirm whether a deficiency exists.
An absence of RPM drop may indicate faulty grounding of one
side of the ignition system or magneto timing set in advance of
the specified setting.
22. Engine Parameters ............................................................ CHECK
23. Power Lever ................................................................... 1000 RPM
24. Flight Instruments, HSI, and Altimeter .................... CHECK & SET
25. Flight Controls ................................................. FREE & CORRECT
26. Trim ............................................................................. SET Takeoff
27. Autopilot .................................................................. DISCONNECT
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Cirrus Design
SR22
P/N 13772-004
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