Airplane Flight Manual
What is airplane flight manual?
An Airplane Flight Manual (AFM) is an FAA-approved document created by the manufacturer for a specific aircraft (identified by serial number) that contains that plane's operating procedures and limitations.
Also known as: AFM
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