Hot Weather Operation - Cirrus SR22 Pilot Operating Handbook

Cirrus Design
SR22
11. Ignition Switch....................... START (Release after engine starts)
Limit cranking to intervals of 20 seconds with a 20 second
cooling period between cranks. This will improve battery and
contactor life
12. Power Lever ...............................RETARD (to maintain 1000 RPM)
13. Oil Pressure ....................................................................... CHECK
14. Alt Master Switches ...................................................................ON
15. Avionics Power Switch ...............................................................ON
16. Engine Parameters ........................................................ MONITOR
17. External Power (If applicable) ................................. DISCONNECT
18. Amp Meter/Indication ......................................................... CHECK
19. Strobe Lights..............................................................................ON

Hot Weather Operation

Avoid prolonged engine operation on the ground. Fuel BOOST must
be ON for engine start and takeoff, and should be ON during climb for
vapor suppression which could occur under hot ambient conditions or
after extended idle.
Ground Operation of Air Conditioning System (Optional)
To facilitate faster cabin cooling, prior to engine start leave the
cabin doors open for a short time to allow hot air to escape
cabin.
1. Control Panel .................SELECT Desired Mode and Temperature
2. Voltage ........................................................................... MONITOR
Decrease electrical load if battery discharge is noted.
3. Annunciator Lights ............................................................. CHECK
a. Verify ALT 1 caution light out and positive amps indication.
4. Engine Parameters ............................................................ CHECK
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Section 4
Normal Procedures
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