CIRRUS SR20 REFERENCE GUIDE

Airspeed Limitations
Speed KIAS KCAS Remarks
VNE 200 201 Never Exceed Speed is the speed limit that may not be exceeded at any time.
VNO 165 165 Maximum Structural Cruising Speed is the speed that should not be exceeded except in smooth air, and then only with caution.
VO
2900 Lb
2600 Lb
2200 Lb
135
126
116
135
126
116
 Operating Maneuvering Speed is the maximum speed at which full control travel may be used. Below this speed the airplane stalls before limit loads are reached. Above this speed, full control movements can damage the airplane.
VFE
50% Flaps
100% Flaps
120
100
120
101		 Maximum Flap Extended Speed is the highest speed permissible with wing flaps extended.
VPD 135 135 Maximum Demonstrated Parachute Deployment Speed is the maximum speed at which parachute deployment

General Limitations

Weight Limits
Maximum Takeoff Weight 2900 lb (1315 kg)
Maximum Weight in Baggage Compartment 130 lb (59 kg)

Maximum Operating Altitude
Maximum Operating Altitude 17,500 ft MSL

Airspeeds for Normal Operation
Takeoff Rotation:  
  • Normal, Flaps 50%
  • Short Field, Flaps 50%
  • Obstacle Clearance, Flaps 50%
70 KIAS
65 KIAS
75 KIAS
Enroute Climb, Flaps Up:  
  • Normal, SL
  • Normal, 10,000’
  • Best Rate of Climb, SL
  • Best Rate of Climb, 10,000’
  • Best Angle of Climb, SL
  • Best Angle of Climb, 10,000’
100 KIAS
90 KIAS
94 KIAS
89 KIAS
81 KIAS
83 KIAS
Landing Approach:  
  • Normal Approach, Flaps Up
  • Normal Approach, Flaps 50%
  • Normal Approach, Flaps 100%
  • Short Field, Flaps 100%
85 KIAS
80 KIAS
75 KIAS
75 KIAS
Go-Around, Flaps 50%:  
  • Full Power
75 KIAS
Maximum Recommended Turbulent Air Penetration:
  • 2900 Lb
  • 2600 Lb
  • 2200 Lb
135 KIAS
126 KIAS
116 KIAS
Maximum Demonstrated Crosswind Velocity:
  • Takeoff or Landing
19 Knots