Update to Practical Test Standards Aviation Mechanic For General, Airframe and Powerplant April 2014 This Update makes the Practical Test Standards for Aviation Mechanic For General, Airframe and Powerplant (ASA-8081-AMT-3) current for all FAA changes, including Change 4 (FAA-H-8081-26 and FAA-H-8081-27, released 04/18/14) and Change 3 (FAA-H-8081-28, released 04/18/14). FAA-S-8081-26: General Change 4 (April 18, 2014) On the NOTE page, changed Order 8610.4J, Aviation Mechanic Examiner Handbook to Order 8900.2, General Aviation Airman Designee Handbook. Revised the Introduction (ASA-8081-AMT-3, General section, page 1). The first paragraph is changed to read: The Flight Standards Service of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has developed these practical test standards (PTS) to be used by examiners 1 when conducting aviation mechanic practical tests. Instructors are expected to address all of the elements contained in this PTS when preparing applicants for practical tests. Applicants should be familiar with this PTS and refer to these standards during their training. The fourth through sixth paragraphs are changed to read: This PTS is available for download, in pdf format, from http://www.faa.gov/mechanics/testing/practical/ This PTS is published by the U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration, Airman Testing Standards Branch, AFS-630, P.O. Box 25082, Oklahoma City, OK 73125. Comments regarding this publication may be emailed to AFS630comments@faa.gov. In the Practical Test Standard Concept section of the Introduction change Order 8610.4, Aviation Mechanic Examiner Handbook to Order 8900.2 General Aviation Airman Designee Handbook (ASA-8081-AMT-3, General section, page 2) Revised the Reference List from the Practical Test Standard Description section of the Introduction (ASA- 8081-AMT-3, General section, page 3) 14 CFR part 1 Definitions and Abbreviations 14 CFR part 21 Certification Procedures for Products and Parts 14 CFR part 43 Maintenance, Preventive Maintenance, Rebuilding, and Alteration 14 CFR part 65 Certification: Airmen Other Than Flight Crewmembers Continued 1 The word examiner denotes either the FAA inspector, FAA designated examiner, or other authorized person who conducts the practical test. Aviation Supplies & Academics, Inc., April 2014
14 CFR part 91 Air Traffic and General Operating Rules FAA-H-8083-30 Aviation Maintenance Technician Handbook General FAA-H-8083-31 Aviation Maintenance Technician Handbook Airframe FAA-H-8083-1 Aircraft Weight and Balance Handbook In the Use of the Practical Test Standards section of the Introduction change Order 8610.4 to Order 8900.2 in the first and third paragraphs (ASA-8081-AMT-3, General section, pages 3 4) In the Aviation Mechanic Practical Test Prerequisites section of the Introduction change Order 8610.4 to Order 8900.2 (ASA-8081-AMT-3, General section, page 4) In the Unsatisfactory Performance section of the Introduction change Order 8610.4 to Order 8900.2 (ASA-8081-AMT-3, General section, page 6) Revised references for the following subject areas: A. Basic Electricity Reference: FAA-H-8083-30 (ASA-8081-AMT-3 page 1-1) B. Aircraft Drawings Reference: FAA-H-8083-30 (ASA-8081-AMT-3 page 1-2) C. Weight and Balance Reference: FAA-H-8083-30 (ASA-8081-AMT-3 page 1-3) D. Fluid Lines and Fittings Reference: FAA-H-8083-30; AC 43.13-1B (ASA-8081-AMT-3 page 1-4) E. Materials and Processes Reference: FAA-H-8083-30 (ASA-8081-AMT-3 page 1-5) F. Ground Operations and Servicing Reference: FAA-H-8083-30 (ASA-8081-AMT-3 page 1-6) G. Cleaning and Corrosion Control Reference: FAA-H-8083-30 (ASA-8081-AMT-3 page 1-7) H. Mathematics Reference: FAA-H-8083-30 (ASA-8081-AMT-3 page 1-8) J. Basic Physics Reference: FAA-H-8083-30 (ASA-8081-AMT-3 page 1-10) K. Maintenance Publications Reference: FAA-H-8083-30 (ASA-8081-AMT-3 page 1-11) Aviation Supplies & Academics, Inc., April 2014 PTS Update Page 2
FAA-S-8081-27: Airframe Change 4 (April 18, 2014) On the NOTE page, changed Order 8610.4J, Aviation Mechanic Examiner Handbook to Order 8900.2, General Aviation Airman Designee Handbook. Revised the Introduction (ASA-8081-AMT-3, Airframe section, page 1). The first paragraph is changed to read: The Flight Standards Service of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has developed these practical test standards (PTS) to be used by examiners 1 when conducting aviation mechanic practical tests. Instructors are expected to address all of the elements contained in this PTS when preparing applicants for practical tests. Applicants should be familiar with this PTS and refer to these standards during their training. The fourth through sixth paragraphs are changed to read: This PTS is available for download, in pdf format, from http://www.faa.gov/mechanics/testing/practical/ This PTS is published by the U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration, Airman Testing Standards Branch, AFS-630, P.O. Box 25082, Oklahoma City, OK 73125. Comments regarding this publication may be emailed to AFS630comments@faa.gov. In the Practical Test Standard Concept section of the Introduction change Order 8610.4, Aviation Mechanic Examiner Handbook to Order 8900.2 General Aviation Airman Designee Handbook (ASA-8081-AMT-3, Airframe section, page 2) Revised the Reference List from the Practical Test Standard Description section of the Introduction (ASA- 8081-AMT-3, Airframe section, page 3) 14 CFR part 21 Certification Procedures for Products and Parts 14 CFR part 43 Maintenance, Preventive Maintenance, Rebuilding, and Alteration 14 CFR part 45 Identification and Registration Markings 14 CFR part 65 Certification: Airmen Other Than Flight Crewmembers 14 CFR part 91 Air Traffic and General Operating Rules AC 43.13-1&2B Acceptable Methods, Techniques and Practices Aircraft Inspection and Repair FAA-H-8083-30 Aviation Maintenance Technician Handbook General FAA-H-8083-31 Aviation Maintenance Technician Handbook Airframe FAA-H-8083-32 Aviation Maintenance Technician Handbook Powerplant In the Use of the Practical Test Standards section of the Introduction change Order 8610.4 to Order 8900.2 in the first and third paragraphs (ASA-8081-AMT-3, Airframe section, page 4) In the Aviation Mechanic Practical Test Prerequisites section of the Introduction change Order 8610.4 to Order 8900.2 (ASA-8081-AMT-3, Airframe section, page 4) In the Unsatisfactory Performance section of the Introduction change Order 8610.4 to Order 8900.2 (ASA-8081-AMT-3, Airframe section, page 6) Continued 1 The word examiner denotes either the FAA inspector, FAA designated examiner, or other authorized person who conducts the practical test. Aviation Supplies & Academics, Inc., April 2014 PTS Update Page 3
Revised references for the following subject areas: A. Wood Structures References: AC 43.13-1B; FAA-H-8083-31 (ASA-8081-AMT-3 page 2-1) B. Aircraft Covering References: AC 43.13-1B; FAA-H-8083-31 (ASA-8081-AMT-3 page 2-2) C. Aircraft Finishes References: AC 43.13-1B; FAA-H-8083-31 (ASA-8081-AMT-3 page 2-3) D. Sheet Metal and Non-Metallic Structures References: AC 43.13-1B; FAA-H-8083-31; FAA-H-8083-30; (ASA-8081-AMT-3 page 2-4) E. Welding References: AC 43.13-1B; FAA-H-8083-31; FAA-H-8083-30 (ASA-8081-AMT-3 page 2-5) F. Assembly and Rigging References: AC 43.13-1B; FAA-H-8083-31; FAA-H-8083-30 (ASA-8081-AMT-3 page 2-6) G. Airframe Inspection Reference: FAA-H-8083-30 (ASA-8081-AMT-3 page 2-7) K. Aircraft Landing Gear Systems References: FAA-H-8083-31; AC 43.13-1B (ASA-8081-AMT-3 page 3-1) L. Hydraulic and Pneumatic Power Systems References: FAA-H-8083-31; AC 43.13-1B (ASA-8081-AMT-3 page 3-2) M. Cabin Atmosphere Control Systems References: FAA-H-8083-31; AC 43.13-1B (ASA-8081-AMT-3 page 3-3) N. Aircraft Instrument Systems References: FAA-H-8083-31; AC 43.13-1B (ASA-8081-AMT-3 page 3-4) O. Communication and Navigation Systems References: FAA-H-8083-31; 14 CFR part 91; AC 43.13-2B (ASA-8081-AMT-3 page 3-5) P. Aircraft Fuel Systems References: FAA-H-8083-31; FAA-H-8083-30; AC 43.13-1B (ASA-8081-AMT-3 page 3-6) Q. Aircraft Electrical Systems References: FAA-H-8083-31; FAA-H-8083-30; AC 43.13-1B (ASA-8081-AMT-3 page 3-7) R. Position and Warning System Reference: FAA-H-8083-31 (ASA-8081-AMT-3 page 3-8) S. Ice and Rain Control Systems Reference: FAA-H-8083-31 (ASA-8081-AMT-3 page 3-9) T. Fire Protection Systems Reference: FAA-H-8083-31 (ASA-8081-AMT-3 page 3-10) Aviation Supplies & Academics, Inc., April 2014 PTS Update Page 4
FAA-S-8081-28: Powerplant Change 3 (April 18, 2014) On the NOTE page, changed Order 8610.4J, Aviation Mechanic Examiner Handbook to Order 8900.2, General Aviation Airman Designee Handbook. Revised the Introduction (ASA-8081-AMT-3, Powerplant section, page 1). The first paragraph is changed to read: The Flight Standards Service of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has developed these practical test standards (PTS) to be used by examiners 1 when conducting aviation mechanic practical tests. Instructors are expected to address all of the elements contained in this PTS when preparing applicants for practical tests. Applicants should be familiar with this PTS and refer to these standards during their training. The fourth through sixth paragraphs are changed to read: This PTS is available for download, in pdf format, from http://www.faa.gov/mechanics/testing/practical/ This PTS is published by the U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration, Airman Testing Standards Branch, AFS-630, P.O. Box 25082, Oklahoma City, OK 73125. Comments regarding this publication may be emailed to AFS630comments@faa.gov. In the Practical Test Standard Concept section of the Introduction change Order 8610.4, Aviation Mechanic Examiner Handbook to Order 8900.2 General Aviation Airman Designee Handbook (ASA-8081-AMT-3, Powerplant section, page 2) Revised the Reference List from the Practical Test Standard Description section of the Introduction (ASA- 8081-AMT-3, Powerplant section, page 3) 14 CFR part 43 Maintenance, Preventive Maintenance, Rebuilding, and Alteration AC 43.13-1B Acceptable Methods, Techniques and Practices Aircraft Inspection and Repair FAA-H-8083-32 Aviation Maintenance Technician Handbook Powerplant FAA-H-8083-31 Aviation Maintenance Technician Handbook Airframe In the Use of the Practical Test Standards section of the Introduction change Order 8610.4 to Order 8900.2 in the first and third paragraphs (ASA-8081-AMT-3, Powerplant section, pages 3 4) In the Aviation Mechanic Practical Test Prerequisites section of the Introduction change Order 8610.4 to Order 8900.2 (ASA-8081-AMT-3, Powerplant section, page 4) In the Unsatisfactory Performance section of the Introduction change Order 8610.4 to Order 8900.2 (ASA-8081-AMT-3, Powerplant section, page 6) Revised references for the following subject areas: A. Reciprocating Engines Reference: FAA-H-8083-32 (ASA-8081-AMT-3 page 4-1) B. Turbine Engines Reference: FAA-H-8083-32 (ASA-8081-AMT-3 page 4-2) Continued 1 The word examiner denotes either the FAA inspector, FAA designated examiner, or other authorized person who conducts the practical test. Aviation Supplies & Academics, Inc., April 2014 PTS Update Page 5
C. Engine Inspection References: AC 43.13-1B; 14 CFR part 43; FAA-H-8083-32 (ASA-8081-AMT-3 page 4-3) H. Engine Instrument Systems Reference: FAA-H-8083-32; (ASA-8081-AMT-3 page 5-1) I. Engine Fire Protection Systems Reference: FAA-H-8083-32 (ASA-8081-AMT-3 page 5-2) J. Engine Electrical Systems Reference: FAA-H-8083-32 (ASA-8081-AMT-3 page 5-3) K. Lubrication Systems Reference: FAA-H-8083-32 (ASA-8081-AMT-3 page 5-4) L. Ignition and Starting Systems Reference: FAA-H-8083-32 (ASA-8081-AMT-3 page 5-5) M. Fuel Metering Systems Reference: FAA-H-8083-32 (ASA-8081-AMT-3 page 5-6) N. Engine Fuel Systems Reference: FAA-H-8083-32 (ASA-8081-AMT-3 page 5-7) O. Induction and Engine Airflow Systems Reference: FAA-H-8083-32 (ASA-8081-AMT-3 page 5-8) P. Engine Cooling Systems Reference: FAA-H-8083-32 (ASA-8081-AMT-3 page 5-9) Q. Engine Exhaust and Reverser Systems Reference: FAA-H-8083-32 (ASA-8081-AMT-3 page 5-10) R. Propellers References: AC 43.13-1B; FAA-H-8083-32 (ASA-8081-AMT-3 page 5-11) S. Turbine Powered Auxiliary Power Units Reference: FAA-H-8083-32 (ASA-8081-AMT-3 page 5-12) Aviation Supplies & Academics, Inc., April 2014 PTS Update Page 6