Which manual is not FAA approved and is not specific to a serial-number airplane, containing general information about the make and model?

• A. A document developed by the airplane manufacturer containing general information about the make and model; not FAA approved, not serial-number specific; not current; cannot substitute for AFM/POH.
• B. A maintenance log.
• C. A pilot's personal checklist.
• D. An emergency procedures manual.

Answer: (A)

The main idea is that pilots must rely on documents that are FAA-approved and specific to their exact aircraft. An official flight manual for flight operations is the AFM/POH, which is FAA-approved and tied to a particular aircraft by its serial number, containing current operating limits, performance data, and procedures.

The best choice describes a document created by the airplane manufacturer that provides general information about the make and model but is not FAA approved, is not serial-number specific, and is not current. Because it lacks FAA approval and isn’t tailored to a specific aircraft, it cannot substitute for the AFM/POH when operating the airplane.

The other items don’t fit this scenario. A maintenance log is for recording upkeep, not a flight manual. A pilot’s personal checklist is a pilot-created, non-official aid. An emergency procedures manual is typically part of the official, aircraft-specific documentation and is FAA approved, not a general non-approved document about the make and model.