Emergency Procedures Guidance; Caps Guidance; Preflight Planning; Preflight Inspections/Maintenance - Cirrus SR22 Pilot's Operating Handbook And Flight Manual

Section 3 Cirrus Design
Emergency Procedures SR22

Emergency Procedures Guidance

Although this section provides procedures for handling most
emergencies and critical flight situations that could arise in the aircraft,
it is not a substitute for proper flight training, thorough knowledge of
the airplane, and general aviation techniques. A thorough study of the
information in this handbook while on the ground will help you prepare
for time-critical situations in the air.

CAPS Guidance

All Cirrus aircraft are equipped with a pilot or passenger activated
ballistic airframe parachute system. The system is capable of lowering
the aircraft and occupants safely to the ground for life threatening
emergencies. CAPS provides pilots and passengers an alternative
means of handling various life threatening emergency situations. In
many cases CAPS may offer a safer option for occupants as
compared to continued flight or traditional countermeasures. Pilots
flying Cirrus aircraft must be properly trained and familiar with CAPS
guidance, limitations, and operating procedures. Refer to Section 10,
Cirrus Airframe Parachute System (CAPS), for CAPS deployment and
guidance information.

Preflight Planning

Enroute emergencies caused by weather can be minimized or
eliminated by careful flight planning and good judgment when
unexpected weather is encountered.

Preflight Inspections/Maintenance

In-flight mechanical problems in the aircraft will be extremely rare if
proper preflight inspections and maintenance are practiced. Always
perform a thorough walk-around Preflight Inspection before any flight
to ensure that no damage occurred during the previous flight or while
the airplane was on the ground. Pay special attention to any oil leaks
or fuel stains that could indicate engine problems.

Methodology

Aircraft emergencies are very dynamic events. Because of this, it is
impossible to address every action a pilot might take to handle a
situation. However, four basic actions can be applied to any
emergency. They are:
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