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Old April 14th 07, 02:18 PM posted to rec.aviation.ifr
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Default Autopilot use during approach

On Sat, 14 Apr 2007 07:13:58 +0200, Mxsmanic
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FAR 91.9 doesn't apply unless there is a limitation in the manual.


I can't remember ever seeing a modern manual without a limitation of
some sort. Rather than the FAA having to write rules for everything
they don't want you to do they tell the manufacturer to put the
limitation in the manual if they want to be certified. Then the
lawyers put in their own to protect the manufacturer from uninformed
users. Usually one of the first limitations is a prohibition against
using the product until you have read the manual.