C.F.T Series: How to Hot-Start a Cirrus SR22 and SR22T

Over 1000 hours flying an SR22, I've found this particular procedure to be the best and most reliable at Hot-Starting an engine. Works well with both normally aspirated and Turbo charged SR22.

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[bernardanderson]

Thank you for your sharing and now I’ll use your technique to hot start a Cirrus if I get the opportunity to flying one

[johnbender]

Thanks. Did a hot start yesterday without seeing this. It took me a couple of tries. This should help!

[cypilotiowan]

Jim Barker (the Cirrus whisperer) suggests to simply crack the throttle a tiny bit, full mixture. In HUNDREDS of hot starts since he showed me this, it’s caught in 2 rotations. Nice and simple.

[mikecournoyer]

Hey Garrett. Came across your video. I own an 2021 SR22. Was taught this by a cirrus certified instructor during my transition training. I use almost the same procedure with one small difference and it cranks over within 3 rotations every single time. So the same as you are showing, mixture full rich, power lever between the O and W. This is where mine is a little different. Turn the key to both, then at the same time, hit the boost pump on and turn the key to start. Then quickly grab the power lever and pull it back.

[JD-xhex]

I misread the title and thought this was how to “hot wire a Cirrus.”… that made me sit up to attention! (Obviously joking 🙃)… Nice video. Dumb question, is there a specific temperature you use to identify when to switch to using this technique rather than a standard cold start? (Completely off topic, what’s the guitar on the wall? Looks nice.👍)

[manuelrios]

Have you tried this method in the density irport (>8000ft density altitude), usually is better with the flooded start method