Overview
OverviewThe Cirrus SR22 is a single-engine four or five-seat composite aircraft built by Cirrus Aircraft. The SR22 has been the best selling general aviation airplane every year since 2003. Over 5,000 SR22’s have been delivered since their introduction in 2001.
The SR22 is a larger and more powerful version of the original Cirrus SR20 and, like all Cirrus Aircraft, is equipped with a whole-plane emergency recovery parachute system. (CAPS)
The SR22 is a fast aircraft that is large and roomy inside. The SR22 features, advanced avionics and is a great choice for pilots for those that are looking for a newer aircraft.
Specifics
The Cirrus SR22 is a low-wing cantilever monoplane of composite construction that has a tricycle (non-retractable) landing gear. There have been 9 different models of the SR22 including turbo versions and the aircraft is used by flying schools, private individuals, air charter and as company planes.
The SR22 comes with a Continental IO-550-N piston engine with 310 horsepower. Later versions included a larger engine the Continental TSIO-550K that produces 315 horsepower.
In September of 2019, Cirrus introduced the SR22 TRAC version (Flight-training version) designed as the ultimate training aircraft.
Speed and Range
The SR22 flies at 234 mph and can fly 1,207 miles. The SR22T, Turbo model flies at 246 mph with a range of 1,090 miles. The SR22 burns about 17.8 gallons per hour with a fuel capacity between 81-92 gallons.
Utility
The SR22 is designed as a luxury private aircraft that can take you and your family on trips quickly and safely. Owning an SR22 gives you the freedom to travel on your own schedule, above traffic with the safety backup of the CAPS Cirrus Airframe Parachute System.
The SR22 is also used as a light air-charter aircraft, carrying people and small cargo distances of about 1,000 miles.
The SR22 is not designed as an off-airport aircraft and definitely is not a cheap option. SR22’s retail for $629,900 as the base price and $729,900 for the turbo versions.
Why choose a SR22?
You should choose a Cirrus SR22 if #1 you can afford not just the initial cost but hourly fuel/maintenance and insurance costs. If you want a modern, advanced, fast, comfortable well-built safe aircraft, the SR22 is definitely the aircraft for you.
If you need the utility of off-airport landing or are a student pilot, the SR22 probably isn’t the right aircraft for you right now.
