How is the Quick Reference Handbook (QRH) related to the Aircraft Flight Manual (AFM)?

How is the Quick Reference Handbook (QRH) related to the Aircraft Flight Manual (AFM)?

• A. They are identical documents
• B. The QRH is used only during landing, while the AFM is for takeoff
• C. The QRH is similar to the AFM and used after the aircraft has left the ground to handle abnormal situations
• D. The AFM is retired when QRH is used

Answer: (C)

The Quick Reference Handbook is the cockpit’s in-flight guide for abnormal or emergency conditions, built to work alongside the Aircraft Flight Manual. The AFM provides normal procedures, performance data, limitations, and how the airplane operates under ordinary conditions. When something unusual happens, the QRH offers concise, step-by-step checklists organized by system or scenario so crews can respond quickly and consistently. So the QRH isn’t identical to the AFM, and it’s not limited to landing only or to retirement of the AFM. It’s a practical extension of the AFM’s information, focused on how to handle abnormal situations that can arise after takeoff and throughout the flight.

The Quick Reference Handbook is the cockpit’s in-flight guide for abnormal or emergency conditions, built to work alongside the Aircraft Flight Manual. The AFM provides normal procedures, performance data, limitations, and how the airplane operates under ordinary conditions. When something unusual happens, the QRH offers concise, step-by-step checklists organized by system or scenario so crews can respond quickly and consistently.

So the QRH isn’t identical to the AFM, and it’s not limited to landing only or to retirement of the AFM. It’s a practical extension of the AFM’s information, focused on how to handle abnormal situations that can arise after takeoff and throughout the flight.