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POH (Pilot's Operating Handbook)
The manufacturer handbook that contains operating limitations, procedures, performance data, and systems information for a specific aircraft. For many airplanes the approved Airplane Flight Manual (AFM) or POH satisfies the 14 CFR 91.9 requirement to have operating limitations available in the aircraft.
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