Taxiing - Cirrus SR20 Pilot Operating Handbook

Section 8
Handling, Servicing, and Maintenance

Taxiing

Before attempting to taxi the airplane, ground personnel should be
instructed and authorized by the owner to taxi the airplane. Instruction
should include engine starting and shutdown procedures in addition to
taxi and steering techniques.
Verify that taxi and propeller wash areas are clear before
beginning taxi.
Do not operate the engine at high RPM when running up or
taxiing over ground containing loose stones, gravel, or any
loose material that may cause damage to the propeller blades.
Taxi with minimum power needed for forward movement.
Excessive braking may result in overheated or damaged
brakes.
1. Remove chocks.
2. Start engine in accordance with Starting Engine procedure.
3. Release parking brake.
4. Advance throttle to initiate taxi. Immediately after initiating taxi,
apply the brakes to determine their effectiveness. During taxiing,
use differential braking to make slight turns to ascertain steering
effectiveness.
Observe wing clearance when taxiing near buildings or other
stationary objects. If possible, station an observer outside the
airplane.
Avoid holes and ruts when taxiing over uneven ground.
5. Taxi airplane to desired location.
6. Shut down airplane and install chocks and tie-downs in
accordance with Shutdown procedure.
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Cirrus Design
SR20
P/N 21399-004
Reissue A