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Airworthiness Requirements Explained

Pilot Institute

Operating Limitations (O) Operating limitations are another mandatory document. They define the approved and safe operational boundaries of your aircraft. Your aircraft’s operating limitations are there as a reference for the certified safety margins of your aircraft. Where can you find them?

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Complete Preflight Checklists All Pilots Need

Northstar VFR

PLANE Proficiency in use of the plane’s systems & avionics and familiarization with the plane’s handling and operating limitations. If the inspection hasn’t been performed and signed off by the proper maintenance technician within the required timeframe, the airplane isn’t allowed to fly.

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Indicated Airspeed (IAS)

WayMan

This tool is color-coded to help pilots quickly interpret operational limits: Green Arc : Normal operating range. Red Line : Maximum speednever exceed this limit. Cross-Check Instruments : Use the altimeter and vertical speed indicator to confirm IAS accuracy.