Aircraft overview

The Cirrus SR22T is the turbocharged version of the Cirrus SR22, produced by Cirrus Aircraft from 2010 to the present. It is a single engine, piston, low wing aircraft aimed at owner pilots and business users who need high altitude capability, modern avionics and comfortable cross country performance. Unlike earlier SR22 turbo normalized conversions, the SR22T is a factory turbocharged model with its own engine installation and operating profile. It also retains the Cirrus Airframe Parachute System, a defining safety feature across the SR22 family.

Performance & specifications

The SR22T is powered by a Continental TSIO-550-K, a turbocharged six cylinder engine rated at 315 hp. Typical cruise performance is around 200 knots true airspeed in the flight levels, with a certified ceiling of 25,000 feet. Published range figures vary with altitude, power setting, reserves and equipment, but long range cruise can exceed 1,000 nautical miles under favorable planning assumptions. Useful load depends heavily on generation, options, air conditioning, oxygen and avionics fit, so buyers should review the individual weight and balance sheet rather than rely on a generic figure.

Cabin & avionics

The cabin seats up to five, with two front seats and a rear bench arrangement in later aircraft. It is known for large doors, automotive style ergonomics, good visibility and a cabin layout suited to personal and business travel. Most SR22T aircraft are equipped with Cirrus Perspective by Garmin, derived from the Garmin G1000 architecture, with integrated autopilot, synthetic vision availability, engine monitoring and flight planning functions. Later aircraft may have Cirrus Perspective+, improved displays, upgraded connectivity and generation specific refinements. Oxygen equipment is especially relevant because the turbocharged engine is intended to make high altitude operation practical.

Buying & value

Used SR22T values are strongly influenced by generation, total time, engine time, avionics version, damage history, parachute repack status, air conditioning, known icing equipment and maintenance records. Buyers should distinguish the SR22T from the normally aspirated SR22 and from earlier aftermarket turbo normalized SR22 aircraft. Common points of comparison include G3, G5, G6 and newer production aircraft, as well as upgrades such as Perspective+, DME or active traffic equipment, air conditioning and certified flight into known icing. On PlaneFox listings, current asking prices average about EUR 655,000, with examples ranging from EUR 224,000 to EUR 1,200,000, reflecting the wide spread between early high time aircraft and nearly new, highly optioned models.