What is the role of the Pilot's Operating Handbook (POH) or Aircraft Flight Manual (AFM)?

• A. It contains weather forecasts.
• B. It contains aircraft performance data, systems descriptions, normal and abnormal procedures, and operating limits.
• C. It lists airport facilities.
• D. It contains the maintenance manual.

Answer: (B)

The main idea is that the POH/AFM is the official, aircraft-specific guide for flying that airplane safely. It provides the data you need to operate it within its approved limits: performance numbers like takeoff and landing distances, weight and balance, and speed limits; descriptions of how the aircraft’s systems work; normal procedures for everyday flight; and abnormal or emergency procedures for handling malfunctions. It also lays out the operating limits (maximum and minimum speeds, weight, fuel, and other limitations) so you know what’s allowed and what isn’t. This makes it the single authoritative source you consult for how the aircraft should be operated.

Weather forecasts and airport facilities are not part of the POH/AFM; weather briefings come from meteorological sources and aeronautical information publications, while airport facilities are listed in separate directories. A maintenance manual is a different document used for upkeep and repair, not for flight operation.