Propeller System Emergencies; Engine Speed High; Propeller Governor Failure; Reissue A - Cirrus DESIGN SR22 Pilot Operating Handbook

Cirrus Design
SR22

Propeller System Emergencies

Engine Speed High

RPM Warning: Engine SpeedHigh
1. Tachometer ........................................................................ CHECK
If engine speed normal:
a. If On-Ground .......................... CORRECT PRIOR TO FLIGHT
b. If In-Flight ........................................... CONTINUE, MONITOR
If engine speed high:
a. Perform
2. Oil Pressure Gage ............................................................. CHECK

Propeller Governor Failure

Propeller RPM will not increase:
1. Oil Pressure ....................................................................... CHECK
2. Land as soon as practical.
Propeller overspeeds or will not decrease:
1. Power Lever ................................. ADJUST (to keep RPM in limits)
2. Airspeed.........................................................REDUCE to 90 KIAS
3. Land as soon as practical.
Amplification
If the RPM does not respond to power lever movement or overspeeds,
the most likely cause is a faulty governor or an oil system malfunction.
If moving the power lever is difficult or rough, suspect a power lever
linkage failure and perform the
P/N 13772-002 P/N 13772-002

Reissue A

Propeller Governor Failure
Power Lever Linkage Failure
RPM
Checklist.
Section 3
Emergency Procedures
Checklist.
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