Cirrus SR22 Engine Walkthrough

What’s really going on under the cowling of a Cirrus SR22??

In this in-depth walkthrough, Steve Buchenroth (Owner & Chief Instructor at Midwest Corporate Air) teams up with Tim Kerns, MCA’s Director of Maintenance and certified A&P/IA, to give you a hands-on tour of the SR22’s engine, components, and systems.

Whether you’re a student pilot, a CFI, or flying your own Cirrus, this video will give you a deeper understanding of:

⚙️ Cirrus SR22 G6 IO-550-N Engine Overview
Dual magneto setup
Exhaust gas & cylinder head temp probes
Fuel injection layout
Air conditioning compressor location
Tannis engine heater

💨 Alternate Air System Explained
How it bypasses the air filter
Why it pulls heated air from the exhaust
When and why pilots activate it
Correction from Steve on a common misconception

⚡ Electrical System Overview
Dual 12v batteries in series (24v system)
Alternator 1 (direct drive, right side)
Alternator 2 (belt driven, left side)
Fuel boost pump, environmental controls, brake reservoir, and more

🛫 Wing Features & Ice Protection
Modified leading edge wing design
Stall strips, vortex generators, ice detection
Overview of TKS system & parachute location

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