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AI.XII.A.K4FAA-S-ACS-25 · Nov 2023Knowledge

Aircraft performance and limitations.

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Aircraft performance and limitations.

Bottom line

The performance or operational information section of the Aircraft Flight Manual/Pilot’s Operating Handbook (AFM/ POH) contains the operating data for the aircraft; that is, the data pertaining to takeoff, climb, range, endurance, descent, and landing.

Key numbers

Key numbers for Aircraft performance and limitations.
NumberWhat it means
nine sections in a typical AFM/POHAFM sections

FAA references

  1. PHAK ch. 9 (p. 9-2) — FAA-H-8083-25C (2023)
  2. PHAK ch. 11 (pp. 11-1–11-2) — FAA-H-8083-25C (2023)
  3. RMH App. C (p. C-1) — FAA-H-8083-2A
  4. PHAK ch. 9 (p. 9-4) — FAA-H-8083-25C (2023)
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