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What is the maximum indicated airspeed below 10,000 feet MSL?
Choices
200 knots
200 knots applies under a Class B shelf and in the C/D speed zone, not generally.
✓ 250 knotscorrect
Below 10,000 MSL the general limit is 250 knots indicated.
288 knots
There is no such standard limit for this altitude.
No limit applies
A speed limit does apply below 10,000 MSL.
Why
Below 10,000 feet MSL, aircraft may not exceed 250 knots indicated airspeed.
FAA source: 14 CFR 91.117browse the reference library →
This is taught in Special Use Airspace and Speed Limits — study the lessons free, then practice with grading and mastery tracking.
Original study question written for this course — representative of FAA knowledge-test topics, not an actual current FAA exam question.