Plain English Meaning
The official manufacturer's book for a specific aircraft. It tells the pilot how to operate that aircraft safely, what its limits are, how it performs, and what to do when something goes wrong.
Full Definition
An aircraft-specific manual produced by the manufacturer that contains the operating procedures, performance data, limitations, weight and balance information, systems descriptions, and emergency procedures for a particular make, model, and serial number of aircraft. For aircraft certificated after March 1979, the POH is typically combined with, or serves as, the FAA-approved Airplane Flight Manual (AFM).
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You use the Pilot's Operating Handbook during training, , calculations, checks, and when reviewing or emergency procedures for a specific aircraft.