2. History
• In 1975, the format and content of the POH
was standardized to make it easier for Pilots
to use and for easier transitions between
different makes and models of airplanes.
3. History
• All airplanes built after March 1, 1979, are
required to be equipped with an FAA
approved airplane flight manual (AFM).
4. What’s the Difference?
• PIM (Pilots Information Manual)
• POH (Pilots Operating Handbook)
• AFM (Airplane Flight Manual)
5. Pilots Information Manual
• Same information as the POH/AFM
– Except for the precise W&B data
– And optional equipment specific to the airplane
• Usually not updated
• Organized in the same manner as the
POH/AFM
• A great study tool
6. POH/AFM
• Required for flight
• Has to be within arms reach of the Pilot In
Command (PIC)
7. The POH
• Contains as many as Ten Chapters
– General
– Limitations
– Emergency Procedures
– Normal Procedures
– Performance
– Weight & Balance
– Airplane & Systems Description
– Handling, Service, & Maintenance
– Supplements
– Safety & Operational Tips
9. General
• Presents basic information such as;
– Loading
– Handling
– Preflight of the aircraft
– Definitions
– Abbreviations
– Symbology
– Terminology Explanations
10. Limitations
• Includes
– Operating limitations
– Instrument markings
– Color coding
– Basic Placards necessary for the safe operation of
the airplane.
11. Emergency Procedures
• Provides checklists followed by AMPLIFIED
PROCDURES for coping with various types of
emergencies or critical situations.
• Is there a difference between Emergency and
Abnormal Procedures?
13. Performance
• Gives performance information appropriate to
the airplane, plus optional information
presented in the most likely order for use in
flight.
14. Weight & Balance
• Includes
– Weighting procedure
– Weight & Balance records
– Computation instructions
– Equipment list (what the hell is this about)
15. Airplane & Systems Description
• Describes the airplane & its systems in a
format considered by the manufacturer to be
most informative.
16. Handling, Service, & Maintenance
• Includes
– Info on airplane inspection periods
– Preventative maintenance that can be performed
by the pilot
– Ground handling procedures
– Servicing
– Cleaning & care instructions
17. Supplements
• Contains information necessary to safely &
efficiently operate the airplanes various
optional systems & equipment.
• This is where most of the illegal-ness takes
place.
18. Safety & Operational Tips
• Includes optional information from the
manufacturer of a general nature addressing
safety practices & procedures.
19. So…..
• How do I find out if my POH/AFM is current
and legal for me to use?
• Simple, just contact the manufacturer or the
FAA to find out the current revision number.
20. So…..
• What’s a revision number?
– Anytime the original publication has a change that
relates to all aircraft of that model.
21. How to Know if its Current
• Cessna
– (316) 517-5800
• Go to www.CessnaSupport.com
– Click on CPACS
– Click on Revision Status Checklist under the
Publications column
22. What About The Stamp?
• Last year, the FAA stopped the requirement of
the “stamp” in the POH.
• As long as you have the most current
revision, and all applicable supplements, then
your legal.
23. Emergency Procedures
• Airspeeds
– Why does maneuvering speed change?
– Is best glide always this speed?
– Are these speeds accurate?
24. You should go through at least one
emergency/abnormal procedure each flight
26. This will be a normal takeoff. We will departing
on runway 24 with an initial altitude of
3,000. Vr is 50 and Vy is 67. If we have any
problems before rotation or with adequate
runway remaining after liftoff, we will
abort. Standard emergency procedures will be
used in the event of engine failure without
adequate runway remaining. Best glide is 65
KIAS. We won’t even think about returning to
this airport unless we are at 1,000 AGL. Any
questions or comments?
27. Engine Failure
• Practice an “option” on takeoff
• Just about anything is Simulate-able
• Steep Spiral to land?
• Inside the fence vs. on the runway
28. Fires
• On the ground
• In the air
• Wing fire
• Electrical fire
• Cabin fire
29. Icing
• What the “icing equipment” that your aircraft
has?
• Cessna with icing and Climb don’t go together
• STALL speed will increse
• No flaps
• Static source/Pitot source
30. Landing With a Flat Tire
• Try landing on one wheel. This will also help
with your cross wind landings.
36. Radio Failure
• How many items will – Radio freq. correct
you check before – Radio volume up
squawking 7600? – Freq. good?
– Try 2nd radio
– Head set plugged in – System voltage
– Head set volume up – Altitude
– Headset good – Squelch
– Try HH mic
– Try right side jacks
– Is PTT Stuck
