Cirrus Airframe Parachute System (Caps); Forced Landings; Emergency Landing Without Engine Power; Reissue A - Cirrus SR20 Pilot Operating Handbook

Cirrus Design
SR20

Forced Landings

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
Amplification
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,
System (CAPS)
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. Be aware that use of full (100%) flaps will reduce glide
distance. Full flaps should not be selected until landing is assured.
Land on the main gear and hold the nose wheel off the ground as long
as possible.
P/N 21399-004 P/N 21399-004

Reissue A

for CAPS deployment scenarios and landing
Emergency Procedures
Cirrus Airframe Parachute
Section 3
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