Which Ops Spec governs Autopilot Minimum Use?

• A. Ops Spec C071
• B. Ops Spec C073
• C. Ops Spec C051
• D. Ops Spec C055

Answer: (B)

Autopilot minimum use is a specific operating requirement found in the FAA Part 135 Ops Specs, and the one that directly addresses this rule is the spec titled Autopilot Minimum Use. This spec is the authoritative source that tells you when and where autopilot must be engaged to help maintain a stable flight path and reduce pilot workload during instrument conditions. The other Ops Specs listed cover different topics and do not focus on autopilot usage requirements, so they aren’t the governing rule for autopilot minimum use. In practice, C073 will define whether autopilot must be used during certain flight segments or procedures, and any exceptions where manual flight is permitted.