This specification prescribes airworthiness design requirements for the establishment of operating limitations and information for the operation of aeroplanes. It addresses the general limitations and information to be contained in the aeroplane flight manual. The applicant for a design approval shall seek the individual guidance of their respective civil aviation authority (CAA) body concerning the use of this specification as part of a certification plan.
The requirements described in this specification cover: airspeed limitations, operating maneuvering speed, flap extended speed, minimum control speed, weight and center of gravity, auxiliary power unit limitations, minimum flight crew, maximum passenger seating configuration, kinds of operation, and maximum operating altitude.