Which document contains operating procedures and limitations specific to a particular airplane make/model as approved by the FAA?

• A. Airplane Flight Manual (AFM)
• B. Airplane Owner/Information Manual
• C. Airport/Facility Directory
• D. Pilot's Handbook

Answer: (A)

The main idea is that the official, aircraft-specific operating procedures and limits come from the Airplane Flight Manual. This document is approved by the FAA and contains the exact limitations (such as weight, balance, airspeeds, fuel and environmental limits) and the normal and abnormal procedures for that particular make/model of airplane. It’s the authoritative source you must refer to for safe and compliant flight operations.

The other documents serve different roles: the Airplane Owner/Information Manual offers general manufacturer guidance but not FAA-approved flight-specific limits; the Airport/Facility Directory (now Chart Supplement) provides information about airports and facilities, not aircraft operation; and the Pilot’s Handbook is a general training reference for pilots, not aircraft-specific procedures.