The FAA Aviation Maintenance Technician Handbooks are designed for use by instructors and applicants preparing for the FAA Knowledge Exam and Oral & Practical (O&P) Exams required for obtaining an Aviation Maintenance Technician (AMT) certificate with Airframe or Powerplant rating or both (also called an A&P license). Newly updated for 2018, this new edition reflects current technologies, equipment and procedures. These handbooks are for both students and instructors, and also serve as invaluable reference guides for current technicians who wish to improve their knowledge. This is Volume 2 of the FAA's "FAA-H-8083-31A" handbook.
This FAA Handbook provides the basic information on principles, fundamentals, and technical procedures in the subject matter areas relating to the airframe and powerplant ratings, such as: Aircraft Structures, Aerodynamics, Aircraft Assembly and Rigging, Aircraft Fabric Covering, Aircraft Metal Structural Repair, Aircraft Welding, Aircraft Wood and Structural Repair, Advanced Composite Materials, Aircraft Painting and Finishing, and Aircraft Electrical System. Illustrated throughout with detailed, full-color drawings and photographs, with a comprehensive glossary and index.
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This handbook FAA-H-8083-31A is current in 2023.
Aviation Maintenance Technician Handbook--Airframe (Volume 2) is designed for use by instructors and applicants preparing for the FAA Knowledge Exam and Oral & Practical (O&P) Exams required for obtaining an Aviation Maintenance Technician (AMT) certificate with Airframe or Powerplant rating or both (also called an A&P license). Developed as one in a series of handbooks for this purpose, this is an effective text for both students and instructors, and will also serve as an invaluable reference guide for current technicians who wish to improve their knowledge.
This Airframe Volume 2 provides the basic information on principles, fundamentals, and technical procedures in the subject matter areas relating to the airframe rating including:
- aircraft instrument systems
- communication and navigation
- hydraulic and pneumatic power systems
- aircraft landing gear systems
- aircraft fuel system
- ice and rain protection
- cabin environmental and control systems
- fire protection systems
Illustrated throughout with detailed, full-color drawings and photographs, with a comprehensive glossary and index.
