# Cirrus SR22 G5 — Emergency Procedures

> **NOT FOR FLIGHT** — source fidelity: not_applicable | operational review: none | completeness: partial | 1 unresolved safety defect(s)

Emergency procedures for the Cirrus SR22 G5 with Continental IO-550 fuel-injected engine and Cirrus Airframe Parachute System (CAPS). Memory items are marked. CAPS is a primary emergency tool on this aircraft — when in doubt, pull. All numeric limits, airspeeds, and CAPS deployment envelope must come from the specific aircraft POH/AFM. Not a substitute for Cirrus factory transition training or recurrent emergency training.

> **safety_defect**: Contains no airspeeds, power settings, fuel quantities, or other limitations — must come from aircraft POH. CAPS deployment envelope (minimum altitude, airspeed) is POH-specific and is NOT contained here.
> **content_gap**: Equipment variations exist across SR22 G5 aircraft. Verify all emergency procedures against the specific aircraft POH before flight.

## Engine Failure on Takeoff — Before or At Liftoff (EMERGENCY)

- [ ] Throttle `MEMORY` — **CLOSE IMMEDIATELY**
- [ ] Brakes — apply firmly to stop within remaining runway `MEMORY` — **APPLIED; MAXIMUM BRAKING IF NEEDED**
- [ ] Mixture `MEMORY` — **IDLE CUTOFF**
- [ ] Ignition switch `MEMORY` — **OFF**
- [ ] Master switch — when clear of runway or stopping area `MEMORY` — **OFF**
- [ ] If airborne with insufficient runway remaining — land straight ahead on available surface — **DO NOT ATTEMPT TURN BACK TO RUNWAY AT LOW ALTITUDE**
  <sub>If the aircraft is airborne and cannot land straight ahead on the runway, consider CAPS if altitude is sufficient per POH. Do not attempt a 180-degree return at low altitude.</sub>
- [ ] Occupants — **ADVISE TO BRACE FOR IMPACT**

## Engine Failure in Flight (EMERGENCY)

- [ ] Airspeed — establish and maintain best glide speed `MEMORY` — **BEST GLIDE PER POH**
- [ ] Landing site — identify a suitable area; begin maneuvering toward it `MEMORY` — **SITE SELECTED; TRACKING TOWARD IT**
- [ ] Fuel selector `MEMORY` — **BOTH**
- [ ] Mixture `MEMORY` — **RICH**
- [ ] Ignition switch — **BOTH — CONFIRM SWITCH IS ON**
- [ ] Fuel pump — **ON PER POH RESTART TECHNIQUE**
- [ ] Throttle — **ADVANCE TO CHECK FOR ENGINE RESPONSE**
- [ ] Restart attempt — if altitude and conditions allow — **FOLLOW POH ENGINE RESTART IN FLIGHT PROCEDURE**
- [ ] Mayday — transmit on 121.5 MHz — **AIRCRAFT TYPE, POSITION, ALTITUDE, SOULS ON BOARD, INTENTIONS**
- [ ] Transponder — **SQUAWK 7700**
- [ ] If engine does not restart and altitude is insufficient for safe forced landing — consider CAPS deployment — **EVALUATE CAPS PER POH CRITERIA**
> **GO TO:** If proceeding to forced landing — see Forced Landing (Power-Off) checklist

## Engine Fire in Flight (EMERGENCY)

- [ ] Mixture `MEMORY` — **IDLE CUTOFF**
- [ ] Fuel pump `MEMORY` — **OFF**
- [ ] Throttle `MEMORY` — **CLOSED**
- [ ] Ignition switch `MEMORY` — **OFF**
- [ ] Fuel selector `MEMORY` — **OFF**
- [ ] Master switch — electrical systems off to reduce ignition sources — **OFF**
- [ ] Airspeed — increase to assist fire extinguishing if altitude permits; do not exceed structural limits — **INCREASE TO ASSIST; WITHIN SPEED LIMITS PER POH**
- [ ] If fire continues — CAPS deployment; do not delay — **CAPS PER POH; MAYDAY TRANSMITTED**
- [ ] If fire extinguishes — execute forced landing; do not attempt restart — **FORCED LANDING PROCEDURE**

## Engine Fire on Ground (EMERGENCY)

- [ ] Throttle `MEMORY` — **CLOSED**
- [ ] Mixture `MEMORY` — **IDLE CUTOFF**
- [ ] Fuel pump `MEMORY` — **OFF**
- [ ] Ignition switch `MEMORY` — **OFF**
- [ ] Master switch `MEMORY` — **OFF**
- [ ] Evacuate the aircraft — all occupants exit immediately — **EVACUATE UPWIND; MOVE WELL CLEAR OF AIRCRAFT**
- [ ] Fire extinguisher — use available extinguisher if safe to do so without entering fire zone — **APPLIED IF SAFE**
- [ ] Emergency services — **CALL 911 OR AIRPORT EMERGENCY SERVICES**

## Electrical Fire / Smoke in Cockpit (EMERGENCY)

- [ ] Master switch — battery and alternator `MEMORY` — **OFF**
- [ ] Avionics master `MEMORY` — **OFF**
- [ ] All air vents and cabin heat ducts `MEMORY` — **CLOSE to reduce airflow feeding fire or spreading smoke**
- [ ] Extinguisher — if available and accessible, discharge toward fire source — **APPLIED**
- [ ] If smoke clears — identify the faulty circuit before restoring power; restore avionics master cautiously one item at a time — **ISOLATE FAULT BEFORE RESTORING**
- [ ] If smoke persists — declare emergency; land as soon as possible — **MAYDAY; DIVERT TO NEAREST AIRPORT**
- [ ] Window or door — open slightly for ventilation if smoke impairs visibility and conditions permit — **OPENED AS NEEDED FOR VISIBILITY**

## Loss of Oil Pressure (EMERGENCY)

- [ ] Throttle — reduce power immediately to lower engine load `MEMORY` — **REDUCED; MINIMUM POWER NEEDED FOR FLIGHT**
- [ ] Landing site — identify nearest suitable airport or field; begin divert `MEMORY` — **DIVERTING TO NEAREST AIRPORT**
- [ ] Oil temperature — monitor for rapid rise indicating oil exhaustion — **MONITORING; IF RISING RAPIDLY PREPARE FOR ENGINE SEIZURE**
- [ ] Mayday — transmit if engine failure appears imminent — **MAYDAY; POSITION AND INTENTIONS GIVEN**
- [ ] If oil pressure drops to zero and engine roughness develops — prepare for engine failure; consider CAPS if altitude and conditions warrant — **ENGINE FAILURE PROCEDURE INITIATED**
> **GO TO:** If engine stops — see Engine Failure in Flight checklist

## Forced Landing (Power-Off) (EMERGENCY)

- [ ] Airspeed — establish and hold best glide speed `MEMORY` — **BEST GLIDE PER POH; TRIM AS NEEDED**
- [ ] Landing site — select largest, flattest field aligned with wind if possible; commit to it early `MEMORY` — **SITE COMMITTED; MANEUVERING TOWARD IT**
- [ ] Mayday — transmit on 121.5 MHz; squawk 7700 — **TRANSMITTED; 7700 SET**
- [ ] Fuel selector — **OFF**
- [ ] Mixture — **IDLE CUTOFF**
- [ ] Ignition switch — **OFF**
- [ ] Master switch — off before touchdown to eliminate electrical ignition sources — **OFF BEFORE TOUCHDOWN**
- [ ] Seat belts and shoulder harnesses — all occupants cinch tight; advise to brace — **TIGHTENED; BRACE POSITION BRIEFED**
- [ ] Flaps — extend for landing on confirmed reachable field; consider partial flaps if field is short — **EXTENDED PER POH; APPROACH FLOWN**
- [ ] Doors — unlatch prior to touchdown to ensure exit ability after impact — **UNLATCHED**
> **NOTE:** Consider CAPS deployment if unable to reach a suitable landing surface and altitude allows. CAPS is the preferred outcome over an uncontrolled off-airport landing in unsurvivable terrain.

## CAPS Deployment — Cirrus Airframe Parachute System (EMERGENCY)

> **WARNING:** CAPS IS A LAST-RESORT AND IN CERTAIN EMERGENCY SCENARIOS THE PREFERRED OPTION. Deploy without hesitation when the aircraft cannot be controlled, when terrain precludes a survivable landing, or when the pilot becomes incapacitated. All numeric deployment envelope limits (minimum altitude, airspeed) come from the POH — not this file.
- [ ] Announce to occupants `MEMORY` — **BRACE — PARACHUTE BEING DEPLOYED**
- [ ] Throttle `MEMORY` — **REDUCE AS PRACTICAL; DO NOT DELAY PULL**
- [ ] CAPS handle — grasp T-handle overhead; pull firmly through full stroke `MEMORY` — **PULL HARD UNTIL DETENT FELT; DO NOT STOP PARTWAY**
- [ ] Master switch — after chute deploys and aircraft stabilizes under canopy `MEMORY` — **OFF**
- [ ] Fuel selector `MEMORY` — **OFF**
- [ ] Mixture `MEMORY` — **IDLE CUTOFF**
- [ ] Ignition switch `MEMORY` — **OFF**
- [ ] Seat belts and shoulder harnesses — all occupants cinched as tight as possible `MEMORY` — **MAXIMUM TIGHTNESS**
- [ ] Brace position — all occupants; brace against seats; hands off all controls `MEMORY` — **BRACING FOR IMPACT**
> **NOTE:** After landing under CAPS: exit the aircraft quickly if fire risk exists. Do not restart the engine. Emergency services will respond to ELT and/or transmitted position.

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