4 Blade Composite Prop review on a brand new Cirrus Aircraft SR22T. Is it worth it!? You Decide!

The 4 blade prop is such a cool addition to the SR22T. With help from my great friend Sarah Talucci, she and I made a personal review of how it was in flight, what we felt and how it sounds. Make sure to follow Sarah on Instagram @cirrussarah!

My first instinct is that it made the airplane sound and feel bigger. It had a really throaty rumble too it that made me feel good! It felt quieter because the rumble had more bass to it.

The look is fantastic, its a fresh sleek upgrade to the appearance of the SR22T. I have been able to see it in many different color schemes now and it is SHARP!

The flight characteristics were a home run for me. On final approach, I really can see how this propeller will make your landings predictable. Just the extra feather of a float on landing is incredible!

All in all, I love this propeller! Its a great addition to the line up!

[NikosWings]

I have the 2023 on order for April and I’m excited about the landing profile of the 4 blade prop. I never got used to the 3 blade fat composite prop of my Athena Turbo G6, and 700 hours later I finally figured how to do it right. Yet looking forward to more predictable landings more similar to my older Miss Grace. Thanks for the video.

[mittman]

Al, Sarah Thank you! Great job! Tons of info, best explanation I've heard as to why the SR22T benefits from a 4-bladed prop! Particularly liked it that you showed numbers and were flying! Nice job shooting it with only an iPhone too! Thank you again!

[evergladesnationalpark]

It’s all about the performance. Not just the look.

[nickpethan]

SR22T 4 blade in the Volt color is my new favorite looking general aviation aircraft!

[wrphelan]

Thanks Al, I had the same questions, but I still prefer the three blades...

[johnnielsen]

MT has had a 4-b composite for the SR22 for over 5 yrs now. Cirrus founder Alan Klapmier has one on his personal plane. Nice thing about the MT is that the owner is allowed to make minor FOD repairs.

[thomasgross]

What is the advantage of 4 blades vs 2 or 3? Could we have 6 blades?

[CraigLewis]

Hey Al I’d love to see you do a detailed video or a video series on the purchase process, from factory build/showroom to delivery? Tell us the level of attention you give as a sales rep, working with the X1 team, financial requirements, the cost of transition training etc. The pros & cons of lease back options and other ways to make buying a Cirrus even more beneficial and live the Cirrus life, thanks in advance.

[mikel]

Which one is safer? Guessing 4 blade because if one breaks then you have 3 left.

[karlr]

@Al - at the 5:25 mark, Sarah's headset is seen in the background. How did she "engrave" or label her headset with her name? I'm trying to find a aesthetically, classy way to put my name on my Bose headset. Using a run-of-the-mill label maker just doesn't cut it...

Thanks

[stefanSekiro]

Thank you and Sarah, another great Video. Just one questions, is a different fuel consumption between 3 and 4 Blade prop?
Best wishes from Italy and stay safe.

[superchargedpetrolhead]

Cirrus with a jet A burning diesel engine would be awesome...

[j.r.]

So does a 4 blade prop vs. the 3 blade prop effect performance at all, such as top speed, acceleration, climb rate or fuel economy? I’m getting ready to order a new Cirrus SR22T very soon and am going to get one fully loaded with every option available on it. The prop was the only option that I was unsure about because I didn’t know the advantages and disadvantages of a 4 blade prop vs. a 3 blade prop.

I am going to be a new pilot by the way so if my questions seem like I’m a total uneducated noob, that’s because I am!

[danfeige]

The four blade dimensions looks similar to SR20 three blade dimensions. My experience in SR20 with thin blades is speed(energy management) on approach is more critical to accuracy vs SR22 3 blade that really does have a more effective air brake and power curve to manage energy when landing.

[docflyer]

Hi. Thanks for the video. You mentioned several subjective differences in your video. Just wanted to know if you could elaborate a bit more on performance differences between the two props? i.e. What about climb performance? Airspeed/cruise differences at various altitudes? Fuel burn? Prop maintenance?

[MAGApepee]

so whats with the hand covering the panel ?

[johnnyboy]

So what are the advantages of two, three, four etc bladed props

[philipgledhill]

I Alan three blade prop sounds noisy up to the tbm 850. Or is it how it as been recorded. Take care buddy phil.

[f-guy]

Saw a 4-blade SR22T in KCOS 2 weekends ago. Very sharp looking. Just don't tell my 3 bladed SR22T I said that. She gets jealous !

[eduardogianechini]

Which one is better, with 3 or 4 props?