Cirrus SR20

Question 1

Never Exceed Speed (Vne)

Answer 1

201 KIAS

Question 2

Maximum Structural Cruising Speed (Vno)

Answer 2

164 KIAS

Question 3

Operating Maneuvering Speed (Vo)

@ 3150 lbs?
@ 2600 lbs?

Answer 3

@ 3150 lbs - 133 KIAS

@ 2600 lbs - 120 KIAS

Question 4

Maximum Flaps Extended Speed (Vfe)

For 50%?
For 100%?

Answer 4

For 50% - 150 KIAS

For 100% - 110 KIAS

Question 5

Maximum Parachute Deployment Speed (Vpd)

Answer 5

133 KIAS

Question 6

Best Rate of Climb (Vy)

@ Sea Level?
@ 10,000’?

Answer 6

@ Sea Level - 96 KIAS

@ 10,000’ - 92 KIAS

Question 7

Best Angle of Climb (Vx)

Answer 7

81 KIAS

Question 8

Stall Speed Clean (Vs)

Answer 8

71 KIAS

Question 9

Stall Speed Full Flaps (Vso)

Answer 9

62 KIAS

Question 10

What kind of engine?

Answer 10

Lycoming: IO-390-C3B6

Question 11

How many cylinders does our engine have?

And how would you describe them?

Answer 11

4 Cylinders
Horizontally Opposed
390 cubic inches of displacement

Question 12

IO-390-C3B6
What does the “IO” mean?

How about the “390”?

Does the “C3B6” have meaning?

Answer 12

IO means fuel injected, and the cylinders oppose each other (horizontally opposed).

390 is how much cubic inches of displacement is inside the engine. Basically, the combined volume of the cylinders.

C3B6 is the model of engine.

Question 13

What is the horsepower rating? And at what RPM?

Answer 13

215 HP @ 2700 RPM

Question 14

What is the maximum RPM?

Answer 14

2700 RPM

Question 15

What happens if we exceed 2700 RPM?

Answer 15

The propeller tips may exceed their critical AOA and stall. (PHAK 5-29)

Above 2700, our performance may decrease significantly.

Question 16

What is the maximum oil temperature?

Answer 16

235°F (113°C)

Question 17

What is the minimum oil temp. for takeoff?

Answer 17

100°F (38°C)

Question 18

Now let’s talk Oil Pressure…

Minimum (at idle)?

Normal Operating Range?

Maximum?

Answer 18

Minimum (at idle)….. 25 PSI

Normal Operating Range….. 55 - 95 PSI

                         Maximum..... 115 PSI

Question 19

How about our awesome propeller???

Manufacturer?
Material?
Max and Min Diameter?

Answer 19

We have a 3 bladed Hartzell propeller

Ours is made of Metal

Max 74” and Min 73” diameter

Question 20

Maximum Takeoff Weight?
Maximum Landing Weight?

Hint: They are the same :)

Answer 20

3150 lbs

3150 lbs

Question 21

Max Weight in Baggage Compartment?

Answer 21

130 lbs

Question 22

Can we fly into mild icing conditions?

Answer 22

NO.

“Flight into known icing conditions is prohibited.”

POH 2-16

Question 23

What are the approved fuel grades?

and what color do ye think them fuel grades arrrr?

Answer 23

100LL - Blue

100 - Green

Good on ya’ mate!

Question 24

Follow up question…

Why do we have 100LL and 100? They are the same octane, but one is low lead.

Answer 24

“Lead in a gas prevents damaging engine knock, or detonation,” however, “Lead is a toxic substance that can be inhaled or absorbed in the bloodstream,” (www.faa.gov)

100LL is the result of the FAA and EPA partnering to remove lead from avgas emissions.

Question 25

What is the Total Fuel Capacity?

Answer 25

58.5 U.S. Gallons

Question 26

What is the Total Usable Fuel Capacity?

Answer 26

56 U.S. Gallons

Question 27

What is the Maximum Operating Altititude?

Answer 27

17,500’ MSL

Question 28

Use of the NAVIGATION MAP page for pilotage navigation is ___________.

Answer 28

prohibited.