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Private Pilot Airplane practice question 19

What does the red line on an airspeed indicator represent?

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Correct answer: C. Never-exceed speed.

The red radial line marks VNE, the never-exceed speed. Operating above it may cause structural damage or failure.

References

Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge (FAA-H-8083-25C), ch. 8, Flight Instruments · search it in our library

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Question 19 from the FAA document Private Pilot-Airplane (PAR) Sample Questions (U.S. Government work, public domain) · ACS/LSC code PA.I.F.R2. The FAA does not publish an answer key; the answer and explanation are ours, with references. Verify against the current regulations and handbooks.