Cirrus SR22

2003 Cirrus SR22

The SR22, by Cirrus Design, is a high-performance single-engine, four-seat, composite aircraft. It is a more powerful version of the Cirrus SR20, with a larger wing, higher fuel capacity, and a 310 horsepower (231 kW) engine. It is extremely popular among purchasers of new aircraft and has been the world's best-selling single-engine, four-seat aircraft for several years [1]. Like the Lancair Columbia, but unlike most other high-performance aircraft, the SR22 has fixed (non-retractable) landing gear.

The plane is perhaps best known for being equipped with the Cirrus Aircraft Parachute System (CAPS), an emergency parachute capable of lowering the entire aircraft (and occupants) to the ground in an emergency.

Turbo option

Pilots buying a Cirrus SR22 have the option of adding a Tornado Alley turbocharging upgrade kit featuring twin turbochargers and twin intercoolors. The turbo conversion will allow pilots to fly higher, faster, and if power is reduced slighty, farther. The Cirrus SR22 Turbo installation is similar to that in the Mooney Acclaim and the Columbia 400. Also included with the conversion is built-in oxygen and a Hartzell 3-blade light weight composite propeller. The weight of the conversion will reduce the SR22's useful load. Air conditioning is not available with the SR22 Turbo Charged. The turbo version has a certified ceiling of 25,000 feet and a maximum cruise speed of 211 knots (391 km/h).

Aircraft type club

The Cirrus aircraft are supported by an active aircraft type club, the Cirrus Owners and Pilots Association (COPA).

Specifications (SR22-GTS)

V speeds

• V_r (rotation): 70 kias (130 km/h)
• V_x (best angle of climb): 80 kias (148 km/h)
• V_y (best rate of climb): 100 kias (185 km/h)
• V_so (stall, dirty): 59 kias (109 km/h)
• V_s (stall, clean): 70 kias (130 km/h)
• V_a (maneuvering speed): 133 kias (246 km/h)
• V_no (max cruise): 178 kias (330 km/h)
• V_ne (never exceed): 201 kias (372 km/h)
• V_fe (50% flaps): 119 kias (220 km/h)
• V_fe (100% flaps): 104 kias (193 km/h)
• V_pd (chute deployment): 133 kias (246 km/h)
• V_glide (best glide): 90 kias (167 km/h)

Performance

• Takeoff ground roll: 1,020 ft (311 m)
• Takeoff distance over 50 ft (15 m) object: 1574 ft (480 m)
• Climb rate: 1304 ft/min (398 m/min)
• Cruise speed (75% power): 185 ktas (343 km/h)
• Cruise range with reserve: 700 nm (1296 km)
• Maximum range (55% power): over 1000 nm (1852 km)
• Landing ground Roll: 1141 ft (348 m)
• Landing distance over 50 ft (15 m) Object: 2325 ft (709 m)

Engine

• Manufacturer: Continental
• Model: IO-550-N
• Power: 310 hp (231 kW)

Design weights & loading

• Maximum Gross Weight: 3400 lb (1542 kg)
• Standard Empty Weight: 2250 lb (1021 kg)
• Useful Load: 1150 lb (523 kg)
• Usable Fuel Capacity: 81 gal/486 lb (307 l/221kg)
• Full Fuel Payload: 664 lb (301 kg)

Measurements

• Propeller: 78 in (1.98 m) diameter, 3 blade, constant speed
• Length: 26 ft (7.9 m)
• Height: 8 ft 7 in (2.6 m)
• Wingspan: 38 ft 6 in (11.7 m)
• Cabin length: 130 in (3.3 m)
• Cabin width: 49 in (1.3 m)
• Cabin height: 50 in (1.3 m)

Turbo performance (85 % power)

• 12,000 ft 194 kts 17.5 gph
• 18,000 ft 203 kts 17.5 gph
• 25,000 ft 211 kts 17.5 gph
• Ceiling: 25,000 feet

External links

• FAA Type Certificate Data Sheet (TCDS)
• Cirrus Design home page
• Western Michigan University's College of Aviation replaces most of its Cessna fleet through a contract with Cirrus
• Aircraft type club - Cirrus Owners and Pilots Association
• Cirrus Turbo
• Tornado Alley Turbo, Inc

Related content

Related development

• Cirrus SR20
• Cirrus jet

Comparable aircraft

• Beechcraft A36 Bonanza
• Cessna 210
• Cessna NGP
• Lancair Columbia
• Mooney Bravo
• Piper PA-24 Comanche

Designation sequence
VK-30 - Cirrus SRV - SR20 - SR22 - Cirrus jet

See also

• Cirrus Aircraft Parachute System