C
IRRUS
D
ESIGN
S
ECTION
10: S
AFETY
I
NFORMATION
SR20
C
IRRUS
A
IRFRAME
P
ARACHUTE
S
YSTEM
(CAPS)
P/N 11934-005
10-9
There is the possibility that one or both doors could jam at impact. If this
occurs, to exit the airplane, the occupants will have to force open a partially
jammed door or break through a door window using the Emergency Exit
Hammer located in the lid of the center armrest. This can significantly
delay the occupants from exiting the airplane.
If the pilot elects to touchdown with a door opened, there are several addi-
tional factors the pilot must consider: loss of door, possibility of head
injury, or injury from an object coming through the open door.
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If a door is open prior to touchdown in a CAPS landing, the door will
most likely break away from the airplane at impact.
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If the door is open and the airplane contacts the ground in a rolled
condition, an occupant could be thrown forward and strike their head
on the exposed door pillar. Contacting the ground in a rolled condition
could be caused by terrain that is not level, contacting an obstacle such
as a tree, or by transient aircraft attitude.
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With a door open, it is possible for an object such as a tree limb or
flying debris to come through the opening and strike an occupant.
• WARNING •
If it is decided to unlatch a door, unlatch one door only. Opening only
one door will provide for emergency egress as well as reduce risks as-
sociated with ground contact. Typically, this would be the copilot's
door as this allows the other occupants to exit first after the airplane
comes to rest.
Water Landings
The ability of the airplane to float after a water landing has not been tested
and is unknown. However, since there is the possibility that one or both
doors could jam and use of the emergency egress hammer to break out a
window could take some time, the pilot may wish to consider unlatching a
door prior to assuming the emergency landing body position in order to
provide a ready escape path should the airplane begin to sink.
Post-Impact Fire
If there is no fire prior to touchdown and the pilot is able to shut down the
engine, fuel, and electrical systems, there is less chance of a post impact fire.
If the pilot suspects a fire could result from impact, unlatching a door
immediately prior to assuming the emergency landing body position
should be considered to assure rapid egress.
Reissue A