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AI.II.J.K5FAA-S-ACS-25 · Nov 2023Knowledge

Pilot's Operating Handbooks or flight manuals.

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Pilot's Operating Handbooks or flight manuals.

Bottom line

The airplane manufacturer is the final authority on the operation of a particular make and model airplane.

FAA references

  1. AFH chs. 9, 13, 16 (pp. 9-1, 13-1, 16-1) — FAA-H-8083-3C
  2. 14 CFR 91.9 (Civil aircraft flight manual, marking, and placard requirements.) — eCFR current as of 2026-03-05
  3. RMH ch. 7 (p. 7-4) — FAA-H-8083-2A
  4. 14 CFR 61.66 (Enhanced Flight Vision System Pilot Requirements.) — eCFR current as of 2026-03-05
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