AirMart brokers Cirrus SR22 and SR22T aircraft from Lexington, Kentucky and sells nationwide.
Avionics generation, de-ice capability, powerplant configuration, and CAPS repack status decide what
an SR22 can do, what it is worth, and what it costs to run. We help you read those details before you
commit.
The difference between an adequate SR22 listing and an exceptional one usually comes down to the
specifications most buyers skip past. Four choices shape capability, value, and operating cost more
than anything else on the spec sheet.
Avionics Generation
The SR22 has run through two distinct avionics families. Early G1 and G2 airframes, roughly 2001
through 2007, carry Avidyne Entegra glass driven by separate Garmin navigators in the stack. From
2008 the G3 moved to Cirrus Perspective, Cirrus's own build of the Garmin G1000, and the G6 brought
Perspective+ on the G1000 NXi. The generation drives approach capability and resale value, and many
Avidyne airframes have since been retrofitted, so read the logbooks rather than the headline.
De-Ice and FIKI
De-ice matters year round, not only in winter. The standard TKS weeping wing provides known ice
escape capability, while FIKI certification allows intentional flight into known icing. That
distinction is worth real money and real mission flexibility, especially in the eastern United
States where convective weather and icing layers complicate IFR operations.
Turbocharged SR22T
The turbocharger maintains sea level power at altitude, which means faster cruise speeds and the
ability to climb above weather. That capability costs more up front and asks for stricter operating
discipline, because turbocharged engines run hotter and need careful management. For high density
altitude flying, the trade is usually worth it.
Air Conditioning
Air conditioning shows up as an option on many SR22s and transforms comfort during ground
operations and low altitude flight in warm climates. It looks minor next to avionics and
powerplant decisions, but pilots who have flown a southern summer without it treat it as
essential rather than optional.
Understanding these distinctions before you start comparing listings saves time and keeps your search
focused on aircraft that match your actual mission instead of specifications you will never use.
Standard Equipment
CAPS and the Ten-Year Repack
The Cirrus Airframe Parachute System is the feature that defines the airplane, and it is the one
maintenance item that catches first-time Cirrus buyers off guard. Treat it as a line in the budget,
not a footnote in the listing.
Standard on Every SR22
CAPS is a whole-airframe ballistic parachute fitted to every SR22 built, and it falls under the
aircraft's type certificate rather than sitting on the options list. A solid-propellant rocket pulls
the canopy clear and brings the entire airplane down under parachute. It is the reason many buyers
choose a Cirrus over a comparable piston single in the first place.
The Ten-Year Repack
The system has to be repacked every ten years at a Cirrus Authorized Service Center. The canopy comes
out and is repacked, the rocket motor is replaced, and hazardous material shipping applies because
the motor is an explosive. The reefing line cutters run on their own six-year cycle. Fly past the due
date and the aircraft is no longer airworthy.
Repack Status Moves the Price
Two otherwise identical SR22s can be worth noticeably different money depending on where they sit in
the repack cycle. Current pricing commonly runs from about $15,000 to $22,000, and early airframes
cost more because the chute bay needs bodywork and paint to open. A repack just completed is a
selling point. One coming due is a negotiating point.
Cirrus SR22 brokered through AirMart in Lexington, Kentucky.
Powerplant
Normally Aspirated SR22 or Turbocharged SR22T
This is the most significant performance fork in the line, and it should be settled before you
shortlist aircraft. Both airframes fly the same missions on paper. They do not cost the same to buy
or to operate.
SR22
Lower acquisition cost and lower ongoing operating cost
Excellent performance at the lower altitudes most eastern US flying uses
Simpler engine management on every leg
SR22T
Sea level power at altitude for faster cruise speeds
Climbs above weather instead of routing around it
Higher cost and hotter operation, so it demands disciplined technique
How to Evaluate SR22 Listings and Compare Aircraft
When you browse listings for SR22 aircraft, the volume of specifications makes real comparison hard.
Five categories decide both capability and value.
Airframe and Engine Time
Total airframe hours show how much the aircraft has flown since manufacture. Engine time since major
overhaul shows how much life remains before the next overhaul interval. An SR22 with 800 hours total
time and a recently overhauled engine is a different proposition from one with 3,200 hours and an
engine nearing the recommended overhaul point. Both may fly identically today. Only one asks you to
budget for major work soon.
Avionics Suite
Listings mix Avidyne and Cirrus branding, and the two are not interchangeable. Avidyne Entegra was
standard on G1 and G2 aircraft from 2003 and pairs a PFD and MFD with separate Garmin navigators and
an S-TEC autopilot. Cirrus Perspective arrived in 2008 on the G3 as a Cirrus-specific build of the
Garmin G1000. Perspective+ followed in 2017 on the G1000 NXi with faster processing and wireless
database updates, and the 2024 G7 moved to the touchscreen Perspective Touch+. Perspective Touch on
the Garmin G3000 is the Vision Jet flight deck, not an SR22 suite. Many Avidyne airframes now fly
with retrofitted navigators, upgraded autopilots, or full panel replacements, so confirm what is
installed and that the paperwork supports it.
De-Ice Equipment
De-ice equipment determines whether you can legally fly in known icing conditions. Some SR22s hold
FIKI certification, some carry standard TKS weeping systems without the certification, and some have
no ice protection at all. If your mission includes launching in marginal winter weather, this is not
optional equipment. It defines which aircraft you can consider at all.
CAPS Repack Status
Every SR22 carries the Cirrus Airframe Parachute System, and the whole assembly has to be repacked
every ten years. The clock runs from the manufacture date of the parachute and rocket components or
the last repack, not from the aircraft's delivery date, and an airplane past that date is not
airworthy. A repack due in six months is a real five-figure line item sitting just behind the asking
price. Ask for the due date in writing and check it against the logs before you talk numbers.
Maintenance Records and Damage History
A well maintained SR22 with complete logs and no incident history commands a premium because it gives
you confidence in what you are buying. Missing documentation, deferred maintenance, or undisclosed
damage that surfaces during pre-purchase inspection turns an attractive listing into a hard
negotiation or a deal you walk away from. A broker who knows these aircraft reviews records before you
spend time and money on an inspection, and flags what should move the price or remove the airplane
from your list entirely.
That interpretation, knowing what the specifications mean for your mission and what the records reveal
about how the aircraft was operated, is what turns a list of numbers into a decision you can act on.
Talk to our team before you book an inspection.
Inspections coordinated within driving distance of Lexington.
Risk Management
Why Location Matters When Buying a Cirrus SR22
Once you identify an SR22 you want to buy, physical proximity decides whether you can verify it
properly before committing. Working with a Lexington based broker means pre-purchase inspections
happen at facilities within a few hours' drive instead of sight unseen evaluations 1,000 miles away.
Local shop knowledge. AirMart knows which mechanics in Kentucky and surrounding states have Cirrus experience, which service centers handle specific avionics suites, and which inspection shops catch deferred maintenance a distant A&P might miss.
Freedom to walk away. Fly across the country to inspect an aircraft and you have already spent travel money and time, and that pressure pushes buyers toward accepting an airplane they would otherwise reject. We handle initial evaluations so you only travel when the aircraft genuinely matches the listing.
Support after closing. If issues surface in the first months of ownership, you resolve them in person rather than by phone with someone in another time zone. The Cirrus service network is national, but a broker who knows the nearest service centers can coordinate warranty claims and maintenance in a way no listing aggregator can.
Location is not a convenience. It is risk management.
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Start to Delivery
The Aircraft Buying Process With a Broker
Once you have identified a Cirrus SR22 that meets your requirements, a broker coordinates the entire
path from initial interest to final delivery.
01
Pre-Purchase Inspection
We verify condition at a facility familiar with Cirrus airframes, ideally a service center
experienced with the exact avionics suite and systems installed. Your broker schedules the
inspection, coordinates access with the seller, and reviews the findings with you to decide whether
the aircraft matches its representation.
02
Negotiation
Negotiation follows the inspection. If airframe hours, engine condition, avionics functionality, or
maintenance records reveal issues the listing did not disclose, we present those findings to the
seller and work toward a price adjustment or agreed repairs before closing, so nothing expensive
surprises you afterward.
03
Title and Escrow
Title work runs in parallel. We verify registration status with the FAA, confirm no liens or
encumbrances exist against the airframe, and arrange escrow to hold funds until every legal and
mechanical condition is satisfied. The aircraft is legally transferable and both parties meet their
obligations before money moves.
04
Delivery
With clear title, a satisfactory inspection, and funds in escrow, we coordinate the handover.
That may mean ferrying the aircraft to Lexington or arranging for you to take delivery at the
seller's location, with all documentation in order when the keys change hands.
The gap between browsing listings and owning an SR22 gets filled by someone who manages the details, so
problems do not appear after it is too late to address them.
Photo Set
A Closer Look at the SR22 Airframe
Panel condition, interior wear, and overall maintenance quality tell you as much as the spec sheet.
These are the details we photograph and review before recommending an aircraft.
Current Cirrus Inventory
Cirrus Aircraft Available Through AirMart
If no SR22 matching your requirements is listed today, tell us the mission and the specification you
need. When one appears, the team calls you.
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Cirrus SR22T G2 · N6869R
The turbocharged airframe for pilots who need sea level power at altitude, higher cruise speeds, and
the ability to climb above weather rather than route around it. Logbooks are available for review
ahead of any pre-purchase inspection.
A lower cost entry into the Cirrus line for buyers whose mission does not require SR22 performance.
Worth comparing directly against an SR22 before you decide how much airplane the flying you do
actually calls for.
Frequently Asked Questions About Buying a Cirrus SR22
It depends on where you fly. The turbocharged SR22T delivers better performance at higher altitudes
and in hot weather, which makes it the right choice for mountain operations or frequent flights
above 10,000 feet. Many pilots flying in the eastern United States at lower altitudes find the
normally aspirated SR22 delivers excellent performance with lower operating costs.
They are different avionics families, not two versions of the same one. Avidyne Entegra was the
glass cockpit on G1 and G2 SR22s from 2003 through 2007, pairing a primary flight display and
multifunction display with separate Garmin navigators and an S-TEC autopilot. Cirrus Perspective
arrived in 2008 on the G3 and is Cirrus's own build of the Garmin G1000, integrating navigation,
autopilot, and engine data into one system. Perspective+ followed in 2017 on the G1000 NXi with
faster processing and wireless database updates, and the 2024 G7 moved to the touchscreen
Perspective Touch+. Perspective Touch on the Garmin G3000 is the Vision Jet flight deck, not an
SR22 suite.
Most aircraft purchases take two to four weeks from the time you identify the aircraft you want
until you take delivery. The timeline includes scheduling and completing the pre-purchase
inspection, negotiating any findings, arranging title and escrow, and coordinating delivery
logistics. Aircraft located nearby in Kentucky or surrounding states typically close faster than
those requiring cross country travel for inspection.
Plan for the pre-purchase inspection, typically $2,000 to $4,000 depending on scope, plus title
search and insurance, escrow fees, and any repairs negotiated during the inspection. The item that
catches new Cirrus buyers out is the CAPS parachute repack, required every ten years and commonly
running from about $15,000 to $22,000, more on early airframes that need bodywork to open the chute
bay. Check the repack due date before you set your budget, because one falling inside your first
year of ownership changes the real cost of the airplane. You will also need insurance before taking
delivery, and most buyers budget for immediate maintenance items such as oil changes or overdue
service bulletins even when the aircraft passes inspection cleanly.
Yes. Most brokers including AirMart can evaluate your current aircraft as a trade-in toward your
SR22 purchase. That simplifies the transaction by handling the sale of your current aircraft and
the purchase of the SR22 in a single process, though the timeline depends on finding the right
buyer for your trade-in.
You should see the aircraft before finalizing the purchase, ideally during the pre-purchase
inspection when you can review logbooks and watch the mechanic's evaluation. Photos and logs help
you decide whether to pursue an aircraft seriously, but an in-person inspection reveals details
about panel condition, interior wear, and overall maintenance quality that photos cannot capture.
Every ten years, measured from the manufacture date of the parachute and rocket components or from
the last repack rather than from the aircraft's delivery date. The work happens at a Cirrus
Authorized Service Center and covers repacking the canopy, replacing the solid-propellant rocket
motor, and hazardous material shipping. Current pricing commonly runs from about $15,000 to
$22,000, and early airframes cost more because the chute bay requires bodywork and paint to open.
The reefing line cutters are replaced on a separate six-year cycle. An SR22 flown past its repack
due date is not airworthy, so confirm the date in the logs during any pre-purchase review.
Lexington, Kentucky
Work With AirMart Aircraft Sales & Brokerage
AirMart brings local expertise to your SR22 search from our base in Lexington,
Kentucky. Our 4.9 star rating from more than 162 reviews reflects the guidance we provide at every step, from
evaluating listings and coordinating pre-purchase inspections to managing the paperwork and delivery
logistics that turn a promising aircraft into one you own.
Working with a broker who knows the SR22 market and operates in your region means you are not
managing a six figure transaction alone from a distance. We handle the technical evaluation,
negotiate on your behalf, and make sure you understand exactly what you are buying before you commit.
Our wheelchair accessible facilities include the entrance, parking areas, and restroom, so visiting
to talk through your requirements in person is straightforward.
Specifications for this aircraft are believed to be accurate but are not warranted. It is the responsibility of the buyer to confirm all specifications, equipment, and times. AirMart does not represent or warrant the working order, merchantability, or operability of any equipment. Airplanes are dynamic assets whose condition, availability, and details may change without notice. All information is subject to independent verification and inspection by the buyer. Availability cannot be guaranteed, as the aircraft may be sold, leased, or withdrawn from the market at any time.
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