Aviation Maintenance Technician Gereral, Airframe, and Powerplant Knowledge Test Guide

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is an agency of the United States Department of Transportation with authority to regulate and oversee all aspects of civil aviation in the U.S. (National Airworthiness Authority). The Federal Aviation Act of 1958 created the group under the name "Federal Aviation Agency", and adopted its current name in 1967 when it became a part of the United States Department of Transportation. The Federal Aviation Administration's major roles include: Regulating U.S. commercial space transportation.  Regulating air navigation facilities' geometry and Flight inspection standards.  Encouraging and developing civil aeronautics, including new aviation technology. Issuing, suspending, or revoking pilot certificates.  Regulating civil aviation to promote safety, especially through local offices called Flight Standards District Offices.  Developing and operating a system of air traffic control and navigation for both civil and military aircraft.  Researching and developing the National Airspace System and civil aeronautics.  Developing and carrying out programs to control aircraft noise and other environmental effects of civil aviation.

This book includes the following topics:

Knowledge Test Eligibility Requirements

Knowledge Areas on the Tests

Descriptions of the Tests

Test Registration

Taking the Test

Use of Test Aids and Materials

Dyslexic Testing Procedures

Cheating or Other Unauthorized Conduct

Knowledge Test Reports

Retesting Procedures

Training and Testing Publications and General Information

Advisory Circulars

Airworthiness Directives

Code of Federal Regulations

Computer Testing Supplements

Knowledge Test Centers

Knowledge Test Questions

Knowledge Test Statistics

Learning Statement Reference Guide

Practical Test Standards

Training Handbooks

Type Certificate Data Sheets

Sample Test Questions and Answers

Aviation Maintenance Technician-General

Aviation Maintenance Technician-Airframe

Aviation Maintenance Technician-Powerplant

Technical References

Aviation Maintenance Technician-General

Aviation Maintenance Technician-Airframe

Aviation Maintenance Technician-Powerplant