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AP.II.A.K2b

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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:

Operating limitations, handbooks, and manuals

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Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge p. 16-17
Chapter 16: Navigation › Flight Planning › Airplane Flight Manual or Pilot’s Operating Handbook (AFM/POH)
Airplane Flight Manual or Pilot’s Operating Handbook (AFM/POH) The Aircraft Flight Manual or Pilot’s Operating Handbook (AFM/POH) should be checked to determine the proper loading of the aircraft (weight and balance data). The weight of the usable fuel ... distribution of the load must be known to tell if the resulting center of gravity (CG) is within limits. Be sure to use the latest weight and balance information in the FAA-approved AFM or other permanent aircraft records…
Aeronautical Information Manual p. 4-3-10
Chapter 4. Air Traffic Control › Section 3. Airport Operations › 4-3-6. Use of Runways/Declared Distances
airplane operating rules and/or the airplane operating limitations establish minimum distance requirements for takeoff and landing and are based on performance data supplied in the Airplane Flight Manual or Pilot’s Operating Handbook. The minimum distances required for takeoff…
Aeronautical Information Manual p. 7-1-24
Chapter 7. Safety of Flight › Section 1. Meteorology › 7-1-9. Flight Information Services (FIS)
charge. Detailed information concerning FIS-B meteorological products can be found in FAA-H-8083-28, Aviation Weather Handbook, and AC 00–63, Use of Cockpit Displays of Digital Weather and Aeronautical Information. Information on Special Use Airspace (SUA), Temporary ... products can be found in Chapters 3, 4, and 5 of this manual. 3. Users of FIS-B should familiarize themselves with the operational characteristics and limitations of the system, including: system architecture; service environment; product lifecycles; modes of operation…
Seaplane, Skiplane, and Float/Ski Equipped Helicopter Operations Handbook p. 9-1
ESCAPING A SUBMERGED SEAPLANE › NORMAL AND UNUSUAL EXITS
qualified instructor prior to operating a float equipped helicopter. Check the Pilot’s Operating Handbook (POH) or Rotorcraft Flight Manual (RFM) for any limitations that may apply when operating with floats installed. [Figure 9-1] Figure 9-1. Float equipped…
Currency Requirements and Guidance for the Flight Review and Instrument Proficiency Check p. 1-1
CHAPTER 1. GENERAL › 1.6 Related Reading Material
Manual (AIM), the official guide to basic flight information and air traffic control (ATC) procedures. 2. FAA handbooks: • FAA-H-8083-3, Airplane Flying Handbook. • FAA-H-8083-15, Instrument Flying Handbook. • FAA-H-8083-16, Instrument Procedures Handbook ... Pilot’s Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge. 3. Information for Operators (InFO) 15012, Logging Instrument Approach Procedures (IAP), dated September…