PA.IX.A.K4FAA-S-ACS-6C · Nov 2023Knowledge

Aircraft performance and limitations.

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Aircraft performance and limitations.

Bottom line

Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) part 91 requires that pilots comply with the operating limitations specified in the approved flight manuals, markings, and placards.

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