Building on the Model SR-20, Cirrus Aircraft began development in 2001 of the SR-22 Series by widening the wings and increasing fuel capacity with a more powerful 310 hp (231 kW) engine made by Continental and in 2006 they presented the Cirrus Model SR-22 Turbonormalized (TN) with the Continental engine IO-550-N with a turbo standardization upgrade kit manufactured by the company “Tornado Alley” through a Supplemental Type Certificate (STC), finally in 2010 the Cirrus SR-22T was presented with the Continental engine TSIO-550-K (twin-turbo), which is today the updated version producing 315 hp (315kW). This turbocharged version has a certified operating ceiling of 7,600 m (25,000 ft) and a maximum cruise speed of 391 km/h (211 knots) therefore, the SR-22T model is equipped with an oxygen system for the occupants, since its cabin is not pressurized.
These aircraft use lightweight composite propellers, manufactured by “Hartzell” with three or four blades as an option y currently, the Cirrus SR-20, SR-22 and SR-22T models come equipped with a Garmin 1000 Perspective glass cockpit and autopilot. This particular aircraft made of composite materials has become the world’s best-selling General Aviation (GA) aircraft since 2003 with more than 9,000 units delivered. It stands out from other aircraft in being equipped with a full-aircraft emergency recovery parachute system; (Cirrus Airframe Parachute System) Developed by Cirrus and called: “CAPS” which has made this aircraft a success in the market due to its safety, attributes and benefits.
General Specifications: (CIRRUS SR-22T G6)
- Continental Engine TSIO-550-K Turbocharged/ 315 hp
- Max Cruise Speed: 213 ktas (343 km/h)
- Max Operating Altitude: 25,000 ft (7,620 m)
- Max Range (55% Power): 1,021 nm (1,890 km)
- Stall Speed with Flaps: 60 kcas (111 km/h)
- Takeoff Distance: 1,517 ft (462 m)
- Landing Groundroll: 1,178 ft (359 m)
- Max. Takeoff Weight: 3,600 lbs (1,632 kg)
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