In 2003, mechanical and maintenance were the major cause of 15% of all GA accidents, and 7.5% of fatal accidents

Typically, one mistake or failure—a precipitating event—leads to another in a cascading series of malfunctions and mistakes, culminatiing in an accident. This is called the accident chain.

By any calculation, the average pilot could fly many, many lifetimes without having an accident of any sort, let alone a much more rare fatal mishap.

In 2003, electrical/ignition failures accounted for 3% of all accidents, and 0% of fatal accidents.

2004 Nall Report

  
 

CIRRUS Monthly Proficiency Program
3 part series on IFR operations
August – Part 1: Electrical Systems


You will complete the August CIRRUS Monthly Pilot Proficiency Program when you gain a thorough understanding of the electrical system in your airplane. You will be able to

  • Recognize, verify and analyze an ALT 1 and ALT 2 malfunction in your airplane’s electrical system.
  • Take the appropriate action to handle an electrical malfunction.
  • Use the technology in the airplane to alleviate the workload.

Thanks for visiting CIRRUS Pilot’s World and taking the August Monthly Proficiency Program. We hope you enjoyed the experience and that it has helped to increase your awareness, skill and proficiency in safely landing your CIRRUS SRV, SR20 or SR22.

Please take a moment to give us your feedback about this month’s course. Your suggestions will help us provide you with courses to improve your all-around flying safety and enjoyment

Write to us at: pilotsworld@cirrusdesign.com.

See you next month!

 

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