Where may an aircraft's operating limitations be found?

• A. In the current FAA-approved flight manual, approved manual material, markings, and placards, or any combination thereof
• B. In the aircraft maintenance log
• C. In the insurance policy
• D. In the pilot's operating handbook only

Answer: (A)

Operating limitations are the official bounds for safe operation published by the aircraft manufacturer and the FAA. They live with the aircraft’s documented sources: the current FAA-approved flight manual, any approved manual material, and the markings or placards on the aircraft. These sources ensure you can access the limits in flight for things like weight and balance, allowable speeds, and other critical restrictions. The pilot’s operating handbook may be the same as the flight manual, but the key point is that the limits aren’t found in the maintenance log or an insurance policy. So the limits come from the flight manual, approved materials, and the aircraft’s markings.