A good discussion is he
http://www.aopa.org/pilot/features/2...rn0205.html?PF

You may have to log on as an AOPA member, but ALL of us are----Right?


Karl

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Andrew Sarangan wrote:
I believe March 1979 is the official date when AFM's (Airplane Flight

Manual) were rqeuired.


I believe that's when they were required for all planes. My plane
came with a wimpy looking "owners manual" and a very detailed and
serialized Airplane Flight Manual. The AFM contained detailed
procecudures, equipment lists and W&B information. According to the
type certificate, the AFM was required to be onboard the airplane. The
plane is a '68 PA28.

John Galban=====N4BQ (PA28-180)