Which CFR parts are referenced for the AFM/POH?

• A. 14 CFR Parts 39 and 101
• B. 14 CFR Parts 116 and 66
• C. 14 CFR Parts 43 and 91
• D. 14 CFR Parts 70 and 120

Answer: (C)

The Aircraft Flight Manual/Pilot’s Operating Handbook is the official source of an airplane’s operating limitations and recommended procedures. The CFR parts that reference and enforce those limitations are Part 43 and Part 91. Part 91 requires pilots to operate the aircraft in accordance with the AFM/POH and its limitations, as part of general operating rules. Part 43 governs maintenance and alterations and specifies that maintenance must be performed using approved data; the AFM/POH is part of that data set, detailing systems, limitations, and proper procedures. Together, these two parts tie the AFM/POH to both flight operations and maintenance. The other options deal with areas like airworthiness directives, certification, or other topics that don’t directly reference the AFM/POH.