Links and Information for Student Mechanics!
To become a FAA Certified Airframe and Powerplant licensed mechanic, a student must pass three written tests– General, Airframe, and Powerplant.
Here is the FAA Mechanic website – https://www.faa.gov/mechanics/
Here are links to the written courseware:
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- Aviation Maintenance Technician Handbook – General (PDF, 64.9 MB)
- Aviation Maintenance Technician Handbook-Airframe Volume 1 (PDF, 193.9 MB)
- Aviation Maintenance Technician Handbook-Airframe Volume 2 (PDF, 336.3 MB)
- Aviation Maintenance Technician Handbook-Powerplant Volume 1 (PDF, 101.3 MB)
- Aviation Maintenance Technician Handbook-Powerplant Volume 2 (PDF, 91.5 MB)
- Aviation Maintenance Technicial Handbook- Testing Supplement
Here are some sample test questions to test your knowledge:
Before taking the written tests, Applicants must complete the following application:
In addition, prospective mechanics, after passing their written exams, must pass an oral/practical assessment of their mechanical skills.
Here are the test standards: