Aircraft systems and instrumentsQuestion 534 of 934

What does the upper limit of the green arc represent?

  1. The maximum structural cruising speed (VNO)
  2. The never-exceed speed (VNE) of the airplane
  3. The maximum flaps-extended speed (VFE)
  4. The stalling speed with flaps down (VSO)
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Correct answer: The maximum structural cruising speed (VNO)

The pilot should not exceed this speed except in smooth air.

Source: Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge (FAA-H-8083-25C), Chapter 8: Flight Instruments — Airspeed Indicator Markings, page 211

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026