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Not a vehicle (Cirrus SR22 Aircraft)

Cirrus SR22

2000s-Present (Modern Generation) · Aircraft / Single-engine propeller airplane

Not a vehicle (Cirrus SR22 Aircraft)

Rarity Score

5/10 - Uncommon, though common at local general aviation airports, it is a high-end luxury private plane

Spot Difficulty

3/10 at municipal and executive airports, but nearly impossible to spot on public roads as it is an airplane

Engine & Performance

Engine: Continental IO-550-N, naturally aspirated, air-cooled, horizontally opposed 6-cylinder engine, 310 horsepower

Transmission & Drivetrain: Constant-speed propeller connected directly to the engine crankshaft (Front-engine, propeller-driven)

Performance: Cruise speed of approx 183 knots (211 mph), stall speed 60 knots, range of roughly 1,000 nautical miles, service ceiling 25,000 feet

Exterior

Metallic blue and silver two-tone paint scheme, composite airframe, distinctive rounded cabin windows, low-wing configuration with wheel pants, and a three-blade propeller

Interior Features

Side-yoke flight controls, leather seating for four, dual Garmin glass cockpit displays (Perspective avionics), and integrated oxygen system

Condition Assessment

Excellent (Appears well-maintained with clean, reflective paint and polished chrome spinners)

Condition Issues: None visible from this distance through the window glass, appears in pristine flying condition

Estimated Mileage: Estimated several hundred to a few thousand flight hours based on standard usage

Historical Significance

Revolutionized general aviation safety as the first mass-produced certified aircraft equipped with a whole-airframe parachute system (CAPS)

Notable Features

Cirrus Airframe Parachute System (CAPS), Garmin Perspective+ avionics suite, carbon-composite lightweight airframe

Production Numbers

Over 8,000 units built across the SR series (SR20, SR22, SR22T), making it one of the best-selling general aviation aircraft of the 21st century

Valuation

AI-Generated Estimate: These values are algorithmic estimates only. Consult certified appraisers for official valuations.

Estimated Market Value: $500,000 - $900,000+ depending on exact year, avionics package, and engine time

Auction Estimate: $450,000 - $850,000

Maintenance Recommendations

Regular annual inspections, 100-hour engine checks, parachute repack/replacement every 10 years, and avionics firmware updates

Fun Facts

1. The Cirrus SR22 has been the world's best-selling single-engine four-seat aircraft for over two decades. 2. The built-in airframe parachute (CAPS) has saved over 250 lives since the aircraft's introduction. 3. Instead of a traditional flight control yoke hanging from the dash, it uses a side-stick controller similar to modern fighter jets and Airbus airliners.

Identified on: 8/25/2026

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