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What is the difference between AFM and POH?

Asked by Daniel Frederic, Last updated: Nov 01, 2024

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W. Mocroft

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Answered Oct 08, 2020

There are two things that are different between AFM and POH. The first one is long, while the second detail is content. When you say AFM, this is known to be the thinner document. This will only have details that are related to FAR 23.1581.

You are not going to find other details that are not related to this anymore. When you say POH, this will come with the other items that are needed, such as system diagrams.

There are also some standard forms that would need to be placed within the document so that it will be properly understood. The more details that are placed, the easier it will be to understand the information.

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Daniel Frederic

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Answered May 19, 2020

AFM stands for Aircraft Flight Manual, and POH stands for Pilot’s Operating Handbook. Both contain operating limitations and markings for the aircraft. Pilot’s operating handbook came first, as they were used in aircraft that were made before 1979.

The PDH is comprised of pertinent information that is necessary for the operation of an aircraft. The plane that came out past 1979 started to use the Aircraft Flight Manual, which is a standardized manual for flight operations. The POH cannot be substituted for Aircraft Flight Removal.

However, AFM can be substituted for Pilot’s Operating Handbook. POH must be current, but AFM doesn’t have to be. These days, AFM has replaced POH in flight operations.

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