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Required Aircraft Documents

Documents that must be aboard the aircraft:

  • Airworthiness certificate
  • Registration certificate — a temporary registration (the pink copy) is valid while the permanent certificate is pending
  • Radio station license — required only for international operations
  • Operating limitations — AFM/POH, placards and markings
  • Weight and balance data

See 14 CFR § 91.203 (certificates) and § 91.9 (operating limitations).

Source 14 CFR 91.203 and 91.9 · checked 26 Aug 2026

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