Forced Landings; Emergency Landing Without Engine Power; Original Issue - Cirrus DESIGN SR20 Pilot's Operating Handbook And Flight Manual

Cirrus Design
SR20

Forced Landings

If all attempts to restart the engine fail and a forced landing is
imminent, select a suitable field and prepare for the landing. If flight
conditions or terrain does not permit a safe landing, CAPS deployment
may be required. Refer to Section 10, Safety Information, for CAPS
deployment scenarios and landing considerations.
A suitable field should be chosen as early as possible so that
maximum time will be available to plan and execute the forced landing.
For forced landings on unprepared surfaces, use full flaps if possible.
Land on the main gear and hold the nose wheel off the ground as long
as possible. If engine power is available, before attempting an "off
airport" landing, fly over the landing area at a low but safe altitude to
inspect the terrain for obstructions and surface conditions.
Use of full (100%) flaps will reduce glide distance. Full flaps
should not be selected until landing is assured.

Emergency Landing Without Engine Power

1. Best Glide Speed ........................................................ ESTABLISH
2. Radio ............................................ Transmit (121.5 MHz) MAYDAY
giving location and intentions
3. Transponder ........................................................... SQUAWK 7700
4. If off airport, ELT ........................................................... ACTIVATE
5. Power Lever ............................................................................ IDLE
6. Mixture ..............................................................................CUTOFF
7. Fuel Selector............................................................................ OFF
8. Ignition Switch.......................................................................... OFF
9. Fuel Pump ............................................................................... OFF
10. Flaps (when landing is assured) ............................................ 100%
11. Master Switches ...................................................................... OFF
12. Seat Belt(s) ................................................................... SECURED
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Original Issue

• Note •
Section 3
Emergency Procedures
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