Hot Weather Operation - Cirrus DESIGN SR20 Information Manual

Cirrus Design
SR20
11. Power Lever ............................................................ OPEN ¼ INCH
12. Ignition Switch....................... START (Release after engine starts)
Limit cranking to intervals of 20 seconds with a 20 second
cooling period between cranks. This will improve battery and
contactor life
13. Power Lever ...............................RETARD (to maintain 1000 RPM)
14. Oil Pressure ....................................................................... CHECK
15. Alt Master Switches ...................................................................ON
16. Vacuum System Annunciators ................................................ OUT
17. Avionics Power Switch ...............................................................ON
18. Engine Parameters ........................................................ MONITOR
19. External Power (If applicable) ................................. DISCONNECT
20. Amp Meter/Indication ......................................................... CHECK
21. Strobe Lights..............................................................................ON

Hot Weather Operation

Avoid prolonged engine operation on the ground.
Fuel BOOST should be left ON during takeoff and for climb as
required for vapor suppression with hot or warm fuel.
P/N 13999-002 Info Manual
September 2011
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• Caution •
• Note •
Section 4
Normal Procedures
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