Normal Landing; Revision 1 - Cirrus SR22 Pilot Operating Handbook

Section 4
Normal Procedures

Normal Landing

1. Flaps ......................................................................................100%
2. Airspeed ....................................................................... 80-85 KIAS
3. Power Lever ........................................................... AS REQUIRED
After touchdown:
4. Brakes .................................................................... AS REQUIRED
Amplification
Landings should be made with full flaps. Landings with less
than full flaps are recommended only if the flaps fail to deploy
or to extend the aircraft's glide distance due to engine
malfunction. Landings with flaps at 50% or 0%; power should
be used to achieve a normal glide path and low descent rate.
Flare should be minimized.
Normal landings are made with full flaps with power on or off. Surface
winds and air turbulence are usually the primary factors in determining
the most comfortable approach speeds.
Actual touchdown should be made with power off and on the main
wheels first to reduce the landing speed and subsequent need for
braking. Gently lower the nose wheel to the runway after airplane
speed has diminished. This is especially important for rough or soft
field landings.
Crosswind Landings
Normal crosswind landings are made with full flaps. Avoid prolonged
slips. After touchdown, hold a straight course with rudder and brakes
as required. The maximum allowable crosswind velocity is dependent
upon pilot capability as well as aircraft limitations. Operation in direct
crosswinds of 21 knots has been demonstrated.
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• Caution •
Cirrus Design
SR22
P/N 13772-004

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