The SR22, by Cirrus Design, is a 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 normally aspirated Continental IO-550N engine. It has been the world's best-selling single-engine, four-seat aircraft since being produced. The SR22 has fixed (non-retractable) landing gear and is faster than most retractable aircraft to include most small twin engine aircraft.
Cirrus aircraft are perhaps best known for being equipped with the Cirrus Aircraft Parachute System (CAPS). In the event of an emergency, the entire aircraft is attached to a parachute that is capable of lowering the entire aircraft (and occupants) to the ground in an emergency. Cirrus is the only FAA certified manufacture providing this type of system on a certified aircraft.
General characteristics
Model: SR22, Normal Category, Approved November 30, 2000
Produced by: Cirrus Design Corporation, 4515 Taylor Circle, Duluth, MN 55811
Crew: One
Capacity: Three passengers
Length: 26 ft 0 in
Wingspan: 38 ft 4 in
Height: 8 ft 11 in
Empty weight: 2,225 lbs (weights vary depending on options installed)
Gross weight: 3,400 lbs
Useful Load: 1175 lbs (weights vary depending on options installed)
Fuel capacity: 84 US gallons (81 usable)
Powerplant: 1 × Continental IO-550-N Six cylinder horizontally opposed engine
Propellers: 3-bladed Hartzell
Performance
Cruise speed: 185 knts (213 mph)
Stall speed: 60 knts (69 mph) flaps down
Cruise Range w/ Reserves (65% pwr): 1049 NM
Maximum Range w/Reserves (55% pwr): 1170 NM
Best Rate of Climb: 1400 ft/min
Service Ceiling: 17,500 ft
