# Service Record **URL:** \ **Category:** Guest Discussion\ **Created:** [September 23, 2003, 9:10pm UTC](https://forum.cirruspilots.org/t/service-record/40457 "2003-09-23T21:10:54Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 12\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![paul7778](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/54ee81/32.png) [@paul7778](https://forum.cirruspilots.org/u/paul7778)\ **Post date:** [September 23, 2003, 9:10pm UTC](https://forum.cirruspilots.org/t/service-record/40457/1 "2003-09-23T21:10:54Z")
I am a new pilot and am considering purchasing an SR20 or SR22 to use for my instrument training. I am interested to hear if there are any service or reliability issue that I should consider before my purchase. ---
**Author:** ![conpil](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/e9c0ed/32.png) [@conpil](https://forum.cirruspilots.org/u/conpil)\ **Post date:** [September 23, 2003, 9:21pm UTC](https://forum.cirruspilots.org/t/service-record/40457/2 "2003-09-23T21:21:06Z")
> I am interested to hear if there are any service or reliability issue that I should consider before my purchase. You have to be kidding. My SR20 was in the shop 23 times during the first year. It is now almost 2 years old and I just got it back today after another 5 weeks in the shop. Although I am the loudest critic of Cirrus, based on some of the other postings, my plane isn’t the worst of the lot. ---
**Author:** ![gordonf](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/copa/user_avatar/forum.cirruspilots.org/gordonf/32/17_2.png) [@gordonf](https://forum.cirruspilots.org/u/gordonf)\ **Post date:** [September 23, 2003, 10:14pm UTC](https://forum.cirruspilots.org/t/service-record/40457/3 "2003-09-23T22:14:40Z")
Despite what Mr. Pileggi says, the great majority of owners absolutely love their airplanes and have had excellent dispatch reliability. If you are considering purchasing a Cirrus I suggest you spend the $50 to join COPA and access the thousands of posts on the Members Forum. I traded my Bonanza for a SR22 and I’m glad I did. I have put 230 hours on my SR22 in six months and have had 100% dispatch reliability. ---
**Author:** ![mikerad](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/copa/user_avatar/forum.cirruspilots.org/mikerad/32/11_2.png) [@mikerad](https://forum.cirruspilots.org/u/mikerad)\ **Post date:** [September 24, 2003, 12:15am UTC](https://forum.cirruspilots.org/t/service-record/40457/4 "2003-09-24T00:15:04Z")
Paul, I spent the first year of life with my new SR20 (now 2.7 years old) whittling away at a list of minor squawks. Nothing major or safety related - lots of cosmetic items, and a few that were truly annoying. At first, it was _fix one thing, then find two more_. After three or four months, there was a period when it was _fix two things, find two more_ - the list stabilized. Then, toward the end of that first year, the list approached, then reached, emptiness. Since then, I’ve had the occasional - but entirely normal - squawk… like flat tires, broken bulbs, etc., and one engine-related problem that kept me from flying for five days. There are almost 920 hours on the Hobbs now; overall, this is the most reliable airplane I’ve ever owned (although, to be fair, it’s the first airplane I’ve ever owned that had less than 5,000 hours on it when I bought it!) I’d say that if you really want to avoid even the “teething” squawks that seem to be inevitable with new-airplane ownership, buy a “gently used” one, and you’ll be in great shape. - Mike. ---
**Author:** ![mfm9](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/47e85d/32.png) [@mfm9](https://forum.cirruspilots.org/u/mfm9)\ **Post date:** [September 24, 2003, 1:02am UTC](https://forum.cirruspilots.org/t/service-record/40457/5 "2003-09-24T01:02:49Z")
I bought a new SR22 in 2001. I flew it for 21 months and 520 hours. During that time, I had only minor squawks. I had only one departure delay, due to a bad sparkplug. In March of this year, I traded that plane in for a new SR22 with PFD, TKS, etc. So far, with over 200 hours, only minor squawks. If you’re truly interested in buying a Cirrus, join COPA and read the member forums. Would you spend $50 for a book that would tell you everything you wanted to know about Cirrus planes? For the same amount, you can become a COPA member for a year and get all of that information, plus get to ask questions of the smartest group of people you will ever meet – the other COPA members. Take care, -Mike ---
**Author:** ![Roger\_Whittier](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/copa/user_avatar/forum.cirruspilots.org/roger_whittier/32/85023_2.png) [@Roger\_Whittier](https://forum.cirruspilots.org/u/Roger_Whittier)\ **Post date:** [September 23, 2003, 10:25pm UTC](https://forum.cirruspilots.org/t/service-record/40457/6 "2003-09-23T22:25:45Z")
On the other hand many of us have had a great experience with Cirrus and their aircraft. Art has a legitimate gripe, I would hate to be in his position. His posts have been indicative of problems but I cannot tell what the root cause is or if he just has a lemon. But I cannot let the post stand on its own. I think the overwhelming majority of Cirrus owners would be on the opposite spectrum from this. I think the Cirrus is a great plane and recommend it. My 22 is 2 1/2 years old and other than some early SB’s and a few minor things it has been trouble free. Over its life, including annuals and optional work, its been in the shop about 5 times. I admit it is a hangar queen and owned and flown by only myself. You may find insurance hard to get on the 22 if your low time and without a instrument rating. If that is the case try a 20. Good luck. ---
**Author:** ![sprinz](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/copa/user_avatar/forum.cirruspilots.org/sprinz/32/50_2.png) [@sprinz](https://forum.cirruspilots.org/u/sprinz)\ **Post date:** [September 23, 2003, 10:29pm UTC](https://forum.cirruspilots.org/t/service-record/40457/7 "2003-09-23T22:29:15Z")
I too would agree with Gordon’s post. I think you will find the " member " section complete with significant data to help you with your decision. Additionally, if you contact [www.theflightacademy.com](http://www.theflightacademy.com) you will be able to access phone and email for Jon Fiscus and Luke Lysen who can provide references of people who have purchased a Cirrus for just what you are trying to accomplish. With reference to " shop time " … I would say " your results may vary " but my plane is 6 months old 200 hours and no service issues at all. Period. Everything works perfectly ( except for two MFD buttons which will be fixed on the next oil change visit and aren’t an issue) . Good luck ---
**Author:** ![jatiii](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/41988e/32.png) [@jatiii](https://forum.cirruspilots.org/u/jatiii)\ **Post date:** [September 23, 2003, 11:01pm UTC](https://forum.cirruspilots.org/t/service-record/40457/8 "2003-09-23T23:01:20Z")
Paul: As a datapoint, I have one of the earliest SR22s and in 2+ years and about 415 hours, I have been delayed only one time by a mechanical issue and that was due to 3 clogged fuel injectors, hardly an issue related the the airframe or design. Clearly, I have dealt with a bunch of SBs, but that is expected when you get the Beta version of anything. > In reply to: > > * * * > > I admit it is a hangar queen and owned and flown by only myself. > > * * * Roger: Do you mean _hangar princess_ as oposed to _Hangar Queen_? Yes, I just coined hangar princess, but I have always understood that a _hangar queen_ is a plane that is always in the maintenance hangar in other words perpetually grounded. (Sorta like Art’s gripes.) I consider my plane a hangar princess, always lovingly nestled in a new hangar.[;)] ---
**Author:** ![Roger\_Whittier](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/copa/user_avatar/forum.cirruspilots.org/roger_whittier/32/85023_2.png) [@Roger\_Whittier](https://forum.cirruspilots.org/u/Roger_Whittier)\ **Post date:** [September 24, 2003, 4:26am UTC](https://forum.cirruspilots.org/t/service-record/40457/9 "2003-09-24T04:26:55Z")
Marty, I stand corrected! Either way, my Cirrus makes me feel like royalty! ---
**Author:** ![paul7778](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/54ee81/32.png) [@paul7778](https://forum.cirruspilots.org/u/paul7778)\ **Post date:** [September 24, 2003, 1:16am UTC](https://forum.cirruspilots.org/t/service-record/40457/10 "2003-09-24T01:16:55Z")
Thanks for all of the helpful input. Tomorrow I get the opportunity to demo an SR22. Your answers have been great. If the plane flies as well as I expect it will, my next tough decision is SR20 or SR22. Thanks again!! ---
**Author:** ![n520mz](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/8dc957/32.png) [@n520mz](https://forum.cirruspilots.org/u/n520mz)\ **Post date:** [September 24, 2003, 2:10am UTC](https://forum.cirruspilots.org/t/service-record/40457/11 "2003-09-24T02:10:22Z")
Unless money is virtually no object, you will find insurance for a 22 extremely difficult to obtain. You probably won’t like the rates on a 20 all that much either. Make sure you check insurance availability and the decision may be made for you. ---
**Author:** ![strebor](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/edb3f5/32.png) [@strebor](https://forum.cirruspilots.org/u/strebor)\ **Post date:** [September 30, 2003, 3:03am UTC](https://forum.cirruspilots.org/t/service-record/40457/12 "2003-09-30T03:03:34Z")
I would not even consider purchasing a Cirrus without spending $50 on a membership in COPA. I’ve been here less than a month but have found a wealth of information here. Best of luck, David