What does the acronym AFM/POH stand for?

• A. Airplane Flight Manual / Pilot's Operating Handbook
• B. Aircraft Fuel Management / Pilot's Operational Handbook
• C. Airframe Maintenance Manual / Pilot's Operational Handbook
• D. Aviation Frequency Management / Pilot's Official Handbook

Answer: (A)

AFM/POH refers to the official operating manual for an aircraft: Airplane Flight Manual and Pilot's Operating Handbook. These documents contain the airplane’s mandatory operating limitations, performance data, weight and balance information, and the normal and emergency procedures. They come from the manufacturer and are used to operate the aircraft safely within its approved envelope. The two names describe the same material in slightly different contexts—the AFM is the formal term for more regulated fleets, while the POH is the version commonly used for light aircraft. Other options mix up terms that aren’t part of the aircraft’s official operating documentation.