SR20
Flight Crew Flight Instructor
Aircraft Equipment Problem Critical; Inflight Event / Encounter Other / Unknown
Air Traffic Control Issued New Clearance; Air Traffic Control Provided Assistance; Flight Crew Landed in Emergency Condition; Flight Crew Requested ATC Assistance / Clarification; Flight Crew Returned To Departure Airport
Aircraft
We were [cleared] to takeoff from runway XXC. During the climb; on heading 260; I observed that the CHT (Cylinder Head Temperature) #6 was raising until it got into the red line. I took controls and tried to hold the altitude in order to increase the airflow into the engine and cool it down [but] the CHT [was] still on the red zone. At that moment; I noticed there was a reduction of power and the engine started to vibrate on and off. As a result; I requested to ATC to cancel the IFR flight plan and requested the arrival in order to make an immediate landing. Landing was made [safely] and taxied to the ramp upon request from ZZZ tower.It is really important to be ready for any [unexpected] situation. Once I noticed what was going on with the engine; the request to fly back to ZZZ was [definitely] the right decision. It is really important to maintain always positive aircraft control and being calm all the time. Thankfully; my student and I were able to get out of the airplane and walk with no harm.
SR20 Flight Instructor reported engine malfunction after takeoff and returned to the departure airport for a safe landing.