Summary The Cirrus SR22 can achieve up to 1,100 NM range with careful fuel management and extended flight time, testing pilot endurance. The SR22T has a 25,000 ft service ceiling, requiring supplemental oxygen above 10,000 ft, ensuring safety for high-altitude operations. The Cirrus Airframe Parachute System (CAPS) enhances safety, with 129 deployments resulting in 265 survivors and a reduced fatal accident rate.
The Cirrus SR22 is a single-engine, four- or five-seat composite aircraft developed by Cirrus Aircraft , based in Duluth, Minnesota. The SR-22 is not limited to making circuits in the traffic pattern; it is a serious long-range cross-country machine. The Cirrus SR22 operating manual states a maximum range of approximately 1,049 NM, with reserves cruising at 65% power.
This range can vary slightly depending on the specific model and power settings. For example, the turbocharged SR22T has a maximum range of 1,021 NM with a 45-minute reserve cruising at 85% power. Under optimal conditions and careful fuel management, the SR22 can achieve up to 1,100 NM—an impressive feat for a light single aircraft.
However, flying the plane to its maximum range will take approximately 5.7 hours, testing the pilot's and passengers' endurance. The SR-22T achieves its long range due to a service ceiling of 25,000 ft.
The aircraft is a non-pressurized airplane, so supplemental oxygen is required when operating above 10,000 ft. The SR22T is equipped with a sophisticated built-in oxygen sy.