Which document, developed by the airplane manufacturer and approved by the FAA, is specific to a particular make and model by serial number and contains operating procedures and limitations?

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

Answer: (A)

The key idea is that the official operating reference for a specific airplane is the manual created by the manufacturer and approved by the FAA, tied to that exact aircraft by its serial number. This Airplane Flight Manual contains the airplane’s approved operating limitations and the procedures you must follow for normal, abnormal, and emergency operations. Because it’s tailored to the particular airframe and verified by the aviation authority, it tells you what you can and cannot do with that exact aircraft, including weights, speeds, and performance data.

The other options don’t fit as precisely. The Airplane Owner/Information Manual is generally more consumer-oriented and not the FAA-approved source of official limitations and procedures. The Pilot’s Operating Handbook serves a similar purpose for pilots, but in formal terms and for certification, the official document is the Airplane Flight Manual. The Airport/Facility Directory is unrelated to the aircraft’s operating procedures and limitations.