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AA.II.A.K2bFAA-S-ACS-11A · Nov 2023Knowledge

b. Operating limitations, handbooks, and manuals

ACS element text (the applicant demonstrates understanding of)

Determining that the aircraft to be used is appropriate, airworthy, and in a condition for safe flight by locating and explaining related documents such as: b. Operating limitations, handbooks, and manuals

Bottom line

If a repair or an alteration changes the operating limitations or flight data in the approved aircraft flight manual, those operating limitations or flight data must be appropriately revised.

FAA references

  1. 14 CFR 43.5 (Approval for return to service after maintenance, preventive maintenance, rebuilding, or alteration.) — eCFR current as of 2026-03-05
  2. 14 CFR 43.16 (Airworthiness limitations.) — eCFR current as of 2026-03-05
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