Specifications

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Cirrus Design Section 9
SR20 Supplements
System Failure and Caution Annunciations
If any of the following failure annunciations occur at low altitude or
during an actual instrument approach, disengage the autopilot,
execute a go-around or missed approach as appropriate. Inform ATC
of problem. Do not try to troubleshoot until a safe altitude and
maneuvering area are reached or a safe landing is completed.
Annunciation Condition Action
Flashing RDY for 5
seconds with
audible tone.
Autopilot disconnect. All
annunciations except RDY
are cleared.
None.
Flashing RDY with
audible tone then
goes out.
Turn coordinator gyro
speed low. Autopilot
disengages and cannot be
re-engaged.
Check power to turn
coordinator.
Flashing NAV,
REV, or APR.
Off navigation course by
50% needle deviation or
more.
Use HDG mode until
problem is identified.
Crosscheck raw NAV
data, compass heading,
and radio operation.
Flashing NAV,
REV, or APR with
steady FAIL
Invalid radio navigation
signal.
Check Nav radio for
proper reception. Use
HDG mode until problem
is corrected.
Flashing VS Excessive vertical speed
error over selected vertical
speed. Usually occurs in
climb.
Reduce VS command
and/or adjust power as
appropriate.
Flashing GS Off glideslope centerline by
50% needle deviation or
more.
Check attitude and
power. Adjust power as
appropriate.
Flashing GS with
steady FAIL
Invalid glideslope radio
navigation signal.
Disconnect autopilot and
initiate go-around or
missed approach
procedure. Inform ATC.
Flashing GS plus
ALT.
Manual glideslope disabled. Re-enable by pressing
NAV mode button.
Revision 04: 08-15-07