Cirrus SR22 G5 — Normal Operating Procedures

Preflight Walk-Around preflight_inspection

Aircraft documents — Airworthiness, Registration, Radio station license, Operating limitations (POH/AFM), Weight-and-balance dataON BOARD AND CURRENT
Fuel quantity — visually verify both wing tanks; confirm quantity matches planned fuel loadVERIFIED; ADEQUATE FOR FLIGHT WITH REQUIRED RESERVES
Fuel grade and sample appearanceAVGAS 100LL CONFIRMED; SAMPLE CLEAR AND BRIGHT, NO WATER OR DEBRIS
Fuel caps — both wing tanksSECURED AND LOCKED
Fuel sump drains — both wing sumps and fuel selector/gascolator sumpSAMPLED CLEAR; NO WATER OR CONTAMINATION
Engine oil level — check dipstickWITHIN OPERATING BAND PER POH; OIL CAP SECURE
Engine compartment — hoses, clamps, wiring, and induction componentsNO LEAKS, CHAFING, OR LOOSE HARDWARE
Induction air filter and alternate air doorFILTER CLEAN; ALTERNATE AIR DOOR CLOSES FREELY
Exhaust system — exhaust stacks, muffler, and heat exchanger visible surfacesNO CRACKS, HOLES, OR LOOSE FASTENERS
Cowling and cowl fastenersCLOSED; ALL FASTENERS SECURED
Propeller blades — leading edges, trailing edges, and tips for nicks, cracks, or erosionBLADES SERVICEABLE; NO DEFORMATION
Spinner and prop hub — security and crackingSECURE; NO VISIBLE CRACKS
Nose gear — strut extension, tire condition and inflation, shimmy damper, and forkSTRUT EXTENDED NORMALLY; TIRE SERVICEABLE
Pitot tube — cover removed, inlet unobstructedCOVER REMOVED; INLET CLEAR
Angle-of-attack (AoA) probePORTS CLEAR AND UNDAMAGED
Static ports — both sides of fuselageCLEAR AND UNDAMAGED
Left wing leading edge and composite skinNO DELAMINATION, CRACKS, OR FUEL STAINING
Left aileron — hinge condition, surface travel, and gap sealHINGES SECURE; FULL FREE MOVEMENT; NO BINDING
Left flap — hinge attachment and surface conditionATTACHED SECURELY; SURFACE UNDAMAGED
Left wingtip, navigation light, and strobeUNDAMAGED; LENS INTACT
Left main gear — composite fairing, tire condition and inflation, brake disk and padsFAIRING SECURE; TIRE SERVICEABLE; BRAKE ADEQUATE
CAPS parachute handle area — left side of canopy overheadHANDLE GUARD IN PLACE; NO DAMAGE TO HOUSING OR INITIATOR AREA
Confirm the CAPS pull handle guard (safety pin removed only for flight) and canopy attachment are visually intact. Do not actuate.
Tail — horizontal stabilizer, elevator, and trim tab conditionUNDAMAGED; HINGES SECURE; NO EXCESSIVE PLAY
Vertical stabilizer and rudderUNDAMAGED; FULL FREE MOVEMENT
ELT — switch armed; antenna connection secureARMED; ANTENNA CONNECTED
Right main gear — fairing, tire, and brakeSERVICEABLE
Right wing — leading edge, aileron, flap, and wingtipNO DAMAGE; CONTROLS FREE
Tiedowns, chocks, and control lockALL REMOVED

Cockpit Preparation / Before Start before_start

Passenger briefing — seat adjustment, belts, exits, no smoking, CAPS handle locationCOMPLETED
Brief passengers on the CAPS handle overhead and that it is only to be pulled at pilot command. Brief on door operation in emergency.
Seats — adjusted forward/aft for sidestick reach; seat back uprightADJUSTED AND LOCKED
Seat belts and shoulder harnesses — all occupantsFASTENED AND SNUG
CAPS handle guard (safety pin)REMOVED FOR FLIGHT; STOWED
On some configurations a safety pin is used on the ground; confirm per aircraft-specific procedure.
Avionics master switchOFF (before applying battery power)
Battery master switchON
Fuel quantity indicators on PFD/MFDVERIFY AGAINST VISUAL INSPECTION
Annunciator panel / CAS messages — test lamp and confirm clearALL ILLUMINATE ON TEST; NONE REMAIN
Fuel selector valveBOTH
Mixture controlRICH (or adjusted per POH for field elevation)
Propeller controlFULL FORWARD
ThrottleCLOSED, THEN CRACKED SLIGHTLY OPEN PER POH START PROCEDURE
Elevator trimSET TO TAKEOFF POSITION
Parking brakeSET

Engine Start engine_start

Propeller arc and ground area ahead — visual checkCLEAR — announce CLEAR PROP
Beacon / anti-collision lightON
NOTEThe IO-550 is fuel-injected. Cold start and hot start techniques differ. Follow the POH procedure for ambient temperature and soak conditions. Avoid over-priming, which can wash cylinder walls and cause hard starts.
Fuel pump — prime per POH start techniqueFOLLOW POH COLD/HOT START PROCEDURE
Ignition switch — to STARTENGAGE STARTER; RELEASE WHEN ENGINE FIRES
Throttle — adjust after startREDUCE TO IDLE; ENGINE RUNNING SMOOTHLY
Oil pressureRISING WITHIN LIMITS PER POH; ABORT IF NOT RISING
Electrical system — ammeter and voltmeterPOSITIVE CHARGE; VOLTAGE NORMAL
Avionics master switchON
Perspective avionics — await initialization; check for CAS messagesSYSTEMS INITIALIZED; NO ABNORMAL MESSAGES
Engine instruments — oil temp, oil pressure, fuel flowWITHIN NORMAL BANDS PER POH

After Start / Before Taxi after_start

ATIS or weather advisoryOBTAINED; ALTIMETER SETTING NOTED
Altimeter — set to current reported settingSET; FIELD ELEVATION CONFIRMED ON PFD
PFD attitude indicator — confirm upright and stableERECT AND STABLE
Transponder — mode and codeALT; SQUAWK CODE SET
Navigation sources — GPS databases current; flight plan loaded if applicableDATABASE CURRENT; ROUTE VERIFIED
Taxi clearance or radio callOBTAINED OR ANNOUNCED
Parking brakeRELEASE

Run-Up / Before Takeoff before_takeoff

Parking brakeSET
Flight controls — full sidestick deflection in pitch and roll; rudder pedals full travel both directionsFULL AND FREE; CORRECT SENSE CONFIRMED
Elevator trimTAKEOFF POSITION
Fuel selectorBOTH
Fuel quantityCONFIRMED ADEQUATE FOR PLANNED FLIGHT PLUS RESERVES
MixtureRICH OR PER POH FOR FIELD ELEVATION
Propeller controlFULL FORWARD
Throttle — advance to run-up power setting per POHSTABILIZED AT RUN-UP RPM
Left magneto check — select L onlyNOTE RPM DROP; WITHIN LIMITS PER POH
Right magneto check — select R onlyNOTE RPM DROP; WITHIN LIMITS PER POH
Magneto switch — return to BOTHRPM RESTORES
Propeller governor cycle — pull prop control aft to reduce RPMOBSERVE RPM DROP PER POH; OIL MUST BE AT OPERATING TEMPERATURE
Confirm governor response by pulling the prop control aft to reduce RPM, then advancing back to full forward. Perform at least one full cycle. Do not cycle a cold engine.
Propeller governor cycle — advance prop control to full forwardRPM RETURNS TO RUN-UP VALUE; PROP CONFIRMED FULL FORWARD
Engine instruments at run-up powerOIL TEMP AND PRESSURE IN GREEN; ALL GAUGES NORMAL
Throttle — reduce to idle; verify smooth idleIDLES WITHOUT ROUGHNESS OR STUMBLE
CAS annunciatorsNO ABNORMAL MESSAGES
FlapsSET PER POH FOR DEPARTURE TYPE
Doors — both front doors closed and latched; verify green door-closed indicationLATCHED; DOOR ANNUNCIATOR OUT
Seat belts and shoulder harnesses — all occupants final checkFASTENED AND SNUG
Runway environment and trafficCLEAR; TAKEOFF CLEARANCE OR RIGHT-OF-WAY CONFIRMED
Departure briefing — runway, initial heading, abort plan, CAPS availabilityBRIEFED

Takeoff takeoff

TransponderALT (if not already set)
Landing light and strobesON
MixtureRICH OR PER POH
Propeller controlFULL FORWARD — CONFIRMED
Throttle — advance smoothly to full powerFULL POWER; ENGINE INSTRUMENTS CHECKED IN GREEN
Directional control during roll — sidestick and rudder pedalsMAINTAIN RUNWAY CENTERLINE
Rotate at Vr per POHLIFT OFF AT CORRECT AIRSPEED
Establish positive rate of climb; confirm on altimeterPOSITIVE RATE CONFIRMED
Climb at Vx or Vy as required per POHCLIMBING AT APPROPRIATE AIRSPEED
Flaps — retract after positive rate and obstacle clearance, per POH scheduleRETRACTED

Climb climb

Throttle and power — set climb power per POHSET; INSTRUMENTS CONFIRMED IN NORMAL RANGE
Propeller control — set climb RPM if reducing from full forwardSET PER POH
Mixture — lean as required for altitude during climb per POHADJUSTED PER POH CLIMB GUIDANCE
Fuel flow and engine instrumentsWITHIN NORMAL OPERATING RANGE
Fuel selectorBOTH
Altimeter — confirm correct setting; update as receivedSET AND CROSS-CHECKED
Landing light — turn off per preference or ATC areaAS REQUIRED
Radar altimeter / terrain display on MFDREVIEWED FOR TERRAIN AWARENESS

Cruise cruise

Throttle — set cruise power percent per POH and performance chartsSET PER POH
Propeller — set cruise RPM per POHSET
Mixture — lean to peak or lean-of-peak EGT per POH technique for altitude and powerLEANED PER POH; EGT/TIT MONITORED
Fuel flow and engine instruments — cross-check at cruise powerFUEL FLOW, OIL TEMP, OIL PRESSURE, AND CHTs WITHIN LIMITS
Fuel quantity and fuel balance — monitor both tanksQUANTITY ADEQUATE; TANKS IN BALANCE
Altimeter — confirm or update as needed in cruiseCURRENT SETTING CONFIRMED
Autopilot — engage if desired; check engaged modes on PFDENGAGED AND TRACKING CORRECTLY
Position and flight plan progress — verify on MFDON ROUTE; FUEL REMAINING CONSISTENT WITH PLAN
Weather radar / XM Weather — monitor for en-route hazardsREVIEWED

Descent descent

ATIS or destination weather — obtain and note altimeter settingOBTAINED
Altimeter — set to destination settingSET; FIELD ELEVATION CROSS-CHECKED
Fuel quantity and fuel selectorQUANTITY ADEQUATE; SELECTOR ON BOTH
Mixture — enrichen as altitude decreases per POHADJUSTED FOR ALTITUDE AND POWER
Power — reduce per POH descent technique; monitor CHT cooling ratePOWER REDUCED GRADUALLY; CHTs WITHIN LIMITS
Avoid rapid power reductions that shock-cool cylinders. Follow POH recommendations for descent power settings.
Approach briefing — runway, approach type, missed approach planBRIEFED
Navigation aids and GPS approach loaded, if applicableAPPROACH LOADED AND VERIFIED

Before Landing before_landing

Fuel selectorBOTH
Mixture — enrichen to full rich at pattern altitude unless high elevationRICH OR PER POH FOR FIELD ELEVATION
Propeller control — advance to full forward for go-around readinessFULL FORWARD
Gear — fixed; no action required; verify no abnormal dragFIXED GEAR CONFIRMED; COMPOSITE FAIRINGS INTACT (CONFIRMED ON WALK-AROUND)
Seat belts and shoulder harnesses — all occupants tightenedSECURE AND SNUG
Landing lightON
Flaps — extend to approach setting per POHEXTENDED PER POH
Airspeed — establish approach speed per POH for flap setting and weightSTABILIZED AT CORRECT APPROACH SPEED

Landing landing

Final approach — confirm stabilized; airspeed per POHSTABILIZED; SPEED CORRECT; GLIDEPATH CONFIRMED
Runway — confirm clear of traffic; clearance obtained or traffic rights confirmedCLEAR TO LAND
Flaps — full or per POH for conditionsSELECTED; POSITION CONFIRMED ON PFD
Throttle at touchdown — reduce to idleIDLE AT FLARE
Landing attitude — main wheels first, then nose gear; sidestick back through rolloutSMOOTH TOUCHDOWN; NOSE HELD OFF
Braking — apply after nose gear lowered; brake firmly as requiredCONTROLLED DECELERATION
Runway exit — clear at safe taxi speedCLEARED AT FIRST SUITABLE TURNOFF

Go-Around / Missed Approach go_around

Throttle — advance promptly to full powerFULL POWER
Pitch — establish positive climb attitude on sidestickCLIMB ATTITUDE SET
Flaps — retract to approach flap setting immediately; full retraction after positive rate and obstacle clearanceRETRACTED PER POH SCHEDULE
Airspeed — accelerate to and maintain climb speed per POHESTABLISHED AT CORRECT SPEED
PropellerFULL FORWARD
MixtureRICH OR PER POH
Advise ATC of missed approach; comply with published or ATC missed approach instructionsATC NOTIFIED; PROCEDURE FOLLOWED

After Landing after_landing

TransponderSQUAWK VFR OR PER ATC INSTRUCTION
FlapsRETRACT FULLY AFTER CLEARING RUNWAY
Landing lightOFF (or per preference)
StrobesOFF AFTER CLEARING ACTIVE RUNWAY
Mixture — adjust for taxi conditions if extended ground operation at high elevationADJUSTED AS NEEDED
Brakes — confirm normal taxi brake pressureNORMAL

Shutdown and Securing shutdown

Parking brakeSET
Avionics — turn off all avionics before killing powerOFF
Throttle — reduce to idleIDLE
Mixture — pull to IDLE CUTOFF to shut down engineIDLE CUTOFF; ENGINE STOPS
Ignition switchOFF AFTER ENGINE STOPS
Master switch — battery offOFF
CAPS handle guard (safety pin)REINSTALLED PER AIRCRAFT PROCEDURE
Control lockINSTALLED ON SIDESTICK
Fuel selectorBOTH (or per POH — confirm aircraft-specific preference)
Doors and windowsCLOSED AND SECURED
Tiedowns — attach all three points; nose ring and wing tiedownsSECURED
Pitot coverINSTALLED
Aircraft logbook entry — flight time, squawks if anyCOMPLETED

Cirrus SR22 G5 — Normal Operating Procedures

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Preflight Walk-Around preflight_inspection

Cockpit Preparation / Before Start before_start

Engine Start engine_start

After Start / Before Taxi after_start

Run-Up / Before Takeoff before_takeoff

Takeoff takeoff

Climb climb

Cruise cruise

Descent descent

Before Landing before_landing

Landing landing

Go-Around / Missed Approach go_around

After Landing after_landing

Shutdown and Securing shutdown

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