During an annual inspection, which document contains the operating limitations if not found in the Type Certificate Data Sheet?

The correct choice highlights the importance of the Airplane Flight Manual (AFM) in providing operating limitations for an aircraft. The AFM is a critical document that includes specific information regarding the operational parameters and limitations of the aircraft, such as weight limits, speed restrictions, and environmental operating conditions.

If the Type Certificate Data Sheet does not list these limitations, the AFM becomes a vital resource for ensuring that the aircraft operates within safe and regulated parameters. The AFM contains data that is essential not only for compliance with regulatory guidelines but also for the safety of the aircraft operation as it provides instructions and limitations specific to the model of the aircraft.

The other options, while important in their own right, do not serve the same purpose as the Airplane Flight Manual. The Aircraft Maintenance Manual focuses more on maintenance procedures and practices rather than operating limitations, the Aircraft Parts Catalog lists the parts and components used in manufacturing the aircraft but does not provide operational limitations, and the Aircraft Specification Manual typically contains general specifications rather than the detailed operational limitations found in the AFM. This distinction is why the Airplane Flight Manual is the most appropriate document in this context for identifying operating limitations when not found in the Type Certificate Data Sheet.