CIRRUS SR20 PROCEDURES

For suggested speeds, see the Reference page of the Kneeboard. Note that most actions can also be performed using the mouse.

Before Starting Engine
Seat Belts FASTENED
Parking Brakes SET
Power Lever FULL BACK
Magneto/Starter Switch OFF
Bat-Alt Master Switches OFF
Avionics Master Switch OFF
Fuel Boost Pump Switch OFF
Mixture CUTOFF

Starting Engine
Brakes HOLD
Bat-Alt Master Switches ON (Check Volts)
Fuel Selector FULLEST TANK
Fuel Quantity CHECK
Mixture FULL RICH
Power Lever FULL FORWARD
Boost Pump PRIME (2-4 seconds), then BOOST
Propeller Area CLEAR
Power Lever OPEN ¼ INCH
Ignition Switch START (Release after engine starts)
Power Lever RETARD (to maintain 1000 RPM)
Oil Pressure CHECK
Avionics Master Switch ON
Engine Parameters MONITOR
Ammeter CHECK
Transponder STBY

Before Taxiing
Brakes CHECK
Flaps UP (0%)
Radios/Avionics AS REQUIRED
Cabin Heat/Defrost AS REQUIRED

Taxiing
Directional Gyro/HSI Orientation CHECK

Before Takeoff
Brakes HOLD
Flight Controls FREE & CORRECT
Trim SET Takeoff
Flaps SET 50% & CHECK
Flight and Engine Instruments CHECK
Directional Gyro, Altimeter CHECK & SET
Fuel Quantity CONFIRM
Fuel Selector FULLEST TANK
Propeller CHECK
  a.  Power Lever INCREASE to detent
  b.  Note RPM rises to approximately 2000 RPM then drops by       approximately 100 RPM as Power Lever is set in detent.
  c.  Power Lever 1700 RPM
Alternator CHECK
  a.  Landing Light ON (3-5 seconds)
  b.  Note ammeter remains within the needle width.
Voltage CHECK
Power Lever DECREASE to 1000 RPM
Transponder ALT
Navigation Radios/GPS SET for Takeoff
Pitot Heat ON, AS REQUIRED

Normal Takeoff
Power Lever FULL FORWARD
Engine Instruments CHECK
Brakes RELEASE (Steer with Rudder Only)
Elevator Control Rotate Smoothly at 65-70 KIAS
At 80 KIAS, Flaps UP

Short Field Takeoff
Brakes HOLD
Power Lever FULL FORWARD
Engine Instruments CHECK
Brakes RELEASE (Steer with Rudder Only)
Elevator Control Rotate Smoothly at 65 KIAS
Airspeed at Obstacle 75 KIAS
At 80 KIAS, Flaps UP

Climb
Climb Power SET
Mixture FULL RICH
Engine Instruments CHECK
Fuel Boost Pump Switch OFF

Cruise
Cruise Power SET
Engine Instruments MONITOR
Fuel Flow and Balance MONITOR
Mixture LEAN as required

Descent
Altimeter SET
Cabin Heat/Defrost AS REQUIRED
Fuel System CHECK
Mixture FULL RICH
Flaps AS REQUIRED
Brake Pressure CHECK

Before Landing
Mixture FULL RICH
Flaps AS REQUIRED
Landing Light AS REQUIRED
Autopilot DISENGAGE

Landing
Landing Speed 80 KIAS
Touchdown MAIN WHEELS FIRST
Landing Roll LOWER NOSE WHEEL
Brakes MINIMUM REQUIRED

After Landing
Flaps UP
Power Lever 1000 RPM
Transponder STBY
Pitot Heat OFF

Shutdown
Avionics Master Switch OFF
Mixture CUTOFF
Magneto/Starter Switch OFF
Bat-Alt Master Switches OFF
Parking Brake SET
Throttle FULL BACK
Nav Lights OFF
Fuel Boost Pump Switch OFF
Fuel Selector OFF
Panel Lights OFF

Securing Aircraft
Parking Brake VERIFY SET
Throttle VERIFY IDLE
All Switches VERIFY OFF


NOTE: This aircraft's real-world checklists have been modified for use with Flight Simulator.