Abnormal Landings; Landing With Failed Brakes; Landing With Flat Tire - Cirrus SR20 Pilot Operating Handbook

Cirrus Design
SR20

Abnormal Landings

Landing With Failed Brakes

One brake inoperative
1. Land on the side of runway corresponding to the inoperative
brake.
2. Maintain directional control using rudder and working brake.
Both brakes inoperative
1. Divert to the longest, widest runway with the most direct
headwind.
2. Land on downwind side of the runway.
3. Use the rudder for obstacle avoidance.
4. Perform Emergency Engine Shutdown On Ground
Amplification
Rudder effectiveness will decrease with decreasing airspeed.

Landing With Flat Tire

Main Gear
1. Land on the side of the runway corresponding to the good tire.
2. Maintain directional control with the brakes and rudder.
3. Do not taxi. Stop the airplane and perform a normal Engine
Shutdown.
Nose Gear
1. Land in the center of the runway.
2. Hold the nosewheel off the ground as long as possible.
3. Do not taxi. Stop the airplane and perform a normal Engine
Shutdown.
Amplification
If a flat tire or tread separation occurs during takeoff and you cannot
abort, land as soon as conditions permit.
P/N 21399-004 P/N 21399-004
Reissue A
Section 3A
Abnormal Procedures
Checklist.
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