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AA.I.B.R2FAA-S-ACS-11A · Nov 2023Risk management

Airplane limitations.

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Airplane limitations.

Bottom line

The pilot should not allow the airplane’s airspeed to pass the never-exceed speed (VNE), the maximum landing gear extended speed (VLE), or the maximum flap extended speed (VFE), as applicable.

FAA references

  1. AC 61-107, para. 3-2 — AC No: 61-107B
  2. AC 135-17 — AC 135-17
  3. AFH ch. 18 (p. 18-9) — FAA-H-8083-3C
  4. AC 61-107, para. 1-4 — AC No: 61-107B
  5. 14 CFR 91.527 (Operating in icing conditions.) — eCFR current as of 2026-03-05
  6. AC 91-74, para. 7-4 — AC No: 91-74A
  7. AC 61-138 Appendix A — AC No: 61-138A
  8. WBH ch. 1 (p. 1-6) — FAA-H-8083-1B
  9. WBH ch. 1 (p. 1-3) — FAA-H-8083-1B
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