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FAA references for A&P students and mechanics
Every official, free source you need for the A&P written, oral and practical tests, linked to the FAA or eCFR. Bookmark it, share it with your class.
| Document | What it is | Link |
|---|---|---|
| FAA-H-8083-30B | Aviation Maintenance Technician Handbook: General | faa.gov / ecfr.gov |
| FAA-H-8083-31B | Aviation Maintenance Technician Handbook: Airframe | faa.gov / ecfr.gov |
| FAA-H-8083-32B | Aviation Maintenance Technician Handbook: Powerplant | faa.gov / ecfr.gov |
| FAA-S-ACS-1 | Aviation Mechanic General, Airframe and Powerplant Airman Certification Standards | faa.gov / ecfr.gov |
| AC 43.13-1B/2B | Acceptable Methods, Techniques and Practices: Aircraft Inspection and Repair / Alterations | faa.gov / ecfr.gov |
| 14 CFR Part 65 | Certification: Airmen Other Than Flight Crewmembers (mechanic eligibility, 65.71–65.95) | faa.gov / ecfr.gov |
| 14 CFR Part 147 | Aviation Maintenance Technician Schools | faa.gov / ecfr.gov |
| 14 CFR Part 43 | Maintenance, Preventive Maintenance, Rebuilding, and Alteration | faa.gov / ecfr.gov |
| AKT statistics | FAA Airman Knowledge Test volume and pass-rate reports | faa.gov / ecfr.gov |
| Testing supplement | FAA-CT-8080-4 Airman Knowledge Testing Supplement for Aviation Mechanic (figures used on the test) | faa.gov / ecfr.gov |
Links checked Oct 31, 2026. The FAA moves pages; if one breaks, search the document number on faa.gov. Always use the current revision.
How to use them
- Start with the ACS: it lists exactly what each test covers.
- Study each area from the matching handbook chapter.
- Practice with the testing supplement figures, which appear on the real test.
Found an error in our questions? Email aptestready@proton.me. Also see A&P pass rates and Powerplant topics.