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Unless otherwise authorized, what is the maximum indicated airspeed at which a person may operate an aircraft below 10,000 feet MSL?

A

200 knots.

B

250 knots.✓ Correct Answer

C

288 knots.

Explanation

14 CFR 91.117(a) limits aircraft below 10,000 feet MSL to 250 knots indicated airspeed unless authorized. 200 knots applies near Class C/D airports and beneath Class B, and 288 knots is not a regulatory limit.

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