Landing Procedures; Landing With Failed Brakes; Landing With Flat Tire; Revision A5 - Cirrus SR22 Pilot Operating Handbook

Cirrus Design
SR22

Landing Procedures

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.
Rudder effectiveness will decrease with decreasing airspeed.
4. Perform Emergency Engine Shutdown on Ground checklist.

Landing With Flat Tire

If a flat tire or tread separation occurs during takeoff and you cannot
abort, land as soon as conditions permit.
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.
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Revision A5

• Note •
Section 3A
Abnormal Procedures
3A-7