Inadvertent Imc Encounter; Door Open In Flight - Cirrus SR22 Pilot Operating Handbook

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LIGHT NVIRONMENT

Inadvertent IMC Encounter

1. Airplane Control ........ ESTABLISH STRAIGHT AND LEVEL FLIGHT
2. Autopilot ............... ENGAGE TO HOLD HEADING AND ALTITUDE
3. Heading ................................................RESET TO INITIATE 180° TURN
Upon entering IMC, a pilot who is not completely proficient in
instrument flying should rely upon the autopilot to execute a 180°
turn to exit the conditions. Immediate action should be made to

Door Open In Flight

1. Airplane Control ....................................................................... MAINTAIN
The doors on the airplane will remain 1-3 inches open in flight if
not latched. If this is discovered on takeoff roll, abort takeoff if
practical. If already airborne do not allow efforts to close the door
interfere with the primary task of maintaining control of the
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Procedure Complete
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turn back as described above.
Procedure Complete
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airplane.
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IRRUS ESIGN
SR22
P/N 13772-006
Reissue A