Chapter 9: Flight Instruments and Other Documents

Question 1

What sections does a POH typical have ?

Answer 1

1) Limitations; 2) Emergency Procedures; 3) Normal Procedures4) Performance 5) Weight and Balance/Equipment List 6) Systems Description; 7) Handling, 8) Service, and Maintenance; 9) Supplements, 10) General;

Question 2

Why is the POH unique to each aircraft ?

Answer 2

Type of Equipment Installed, and Weight and Balance details.

Question 3

What does the General Section of the POH provide ?

Answer 3

Basic information on Airframe and Powerplant.

Question 4

What does the Limitations Section of the POH provide ?

Answer 4

those limitations required by regulation or that are necessary for the safe operation of the aircraft, powerplant, systems, and equipment.

Question 5

Vne ?

Answer 5

Never exceed speed.

Question 6

What does the yellow line, between Vno and Vne indicate ?

Answer 6

Vno is the max structural cruising speed. Operating in the yellow is only in Smooth air and only with caution.

Question 7

Vsi ?

Answer 7

Max Speed with “everything in” (Flaps and Gear)

Question 8

Vfe ?

Answer 8

Max speed with flaps extended.

Question 9

Vso ?

Answer 9

Max Speed with “everything out” (flaps, gear)

Question 10

Vmc ? (red radial line)

Answer 10

Min Controllable Speed with single engine in a multi-engine aircraft.

Question 12