SR20
Flight Crew Commercial
Aircraft Equipment Problem Critical
Aircraft Aircraft Damaged; Flight Crew Landed As Precaution; Flight Crew Landed in Emergency Condition
Aircraft
During climbout from Runway 9R and right-hand crosswind turn entry; I noticed a very slight vibration and slight power (75 RPM) loss with a 350 FPM climb. As I looked at the engine instruments and RPM; The  Number 6 CHT line was turning red. I began to push the nose over and continue the turn directly towards the airport. During the turn I leveled off at approximately 850 feet and reduced the throttle as I would be able to glide to 27L and the CHT Gauge was indicating over 650 degrees. I reduced power to approximately 15%  as I felt engine failure may be imminent; due to the vibration and initial power loss. Runway 27L was free of traffic whereupon I advised tower that I am landing on Runway 27L. I landed on 27L without incident; and CHT returned to normal range approximately 5 minutes after power was reduced.
SR20 pilot reported returning to departure airport after noticing vibration and high CHT.