Cirrus Design
Section 8
SR22T
Handling and Servicing
P/N 13772-005
8-19
P/N 13772-005
8-19
sooner under unfavorable operating conditions. The following grades
are recommended for the specified temperatures at sea level (SL):
An oil filler cap and dipstick are located at the left rear of the engine
and are accessible through an access door on the top left side of the
engine cowling. The engine should not be operated with less than six
quarts of oil. Seven quarts (dipstick indication) is recommended for
extended flights.
• Caution •
The engine should not be operated with less than six quarts of
oil. Seven quarts (dipstick indication) is recommended for
extended flights.
To check and add oil:
1. Open access door on upper left-hand side of cowl. Pull dipstick
and verify oil level.
2. If oil level is below 6 quarts (5.7 liters), remove filler cap and add
oil through filler as required to reach 6-8 quarts (5.7-7.6 liters).
3. Verify oil level and install dipstick and filler cap.
4. Close and secure access panel.
Approved Oils
Engine Break-In: For first 25 hours of operation or until oil
consumption stabilizes
use straight mineral oil conforming to MIL-C-
6529. If engine oil must be added to the factory installed oil, add only
MIL-C-6529 straight mineral oil.
After Engine Break-In:
Use only oils conforming to Teledyne
Continental Specification SAE J 1899 (Ashless Dispersant Lubrication
Oil).
Ambient Air Temperature (SL)
Single Viscosity
Multi-Viscosity
All Temperatures
-—
20W-60
20W-50
15W-50
Below 40°F
SAE 30
10W-30
20W-60
20W-50
15W-50
Above 40°F
SAE 50
20W-60
20W-50
15W-50
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