FAA maintenance technician library
Choose the handbook, then the chapter.
These three FAA handbooks work together. Start with the shared General material, then use Airframe or Powerplant for the systems and maintenance topics you need.
General handbook
Safety, regulations, tools, documentation, and the core knowledge shared by every AMT.
Chapter 1Shop and Personal SafetyOpen chapter →
Chapter 2Maintenance Regulatory OverviewOpen chapter →
Chapter 3Whole Numbers, Fractions, and DecimalsOpen chapter →
Chapter 4Drawing Types and Document ControlOpen chapter →
Chapter 5Matter, Energy, and Basic PropertiesOpen chapter →
Chapter 6Weight & Balance Terminology and WeighingOpen chapter →
Chapter 7Metal Properties and Aircraft AlloysOpen chapter →
Chapter 8Corrosion Causes and TypesOpen chapter →
Chapter 9Rigid Fluid Line Materials and FabricationOpen chapter →
Chapter 10Basic Inspection, Publications, and ChecklistsOpen chapter →
Chapter 11General Purpose Tools and WrenchesOpen chapter →
Chapter 12Matter, Atoms, and Electrical MaterialsOpen chapter →
Chapter 13General Certification and TestingOpen chapter →
Chapter 14Human Factors: Introduction and DefinitionsOpen chapter →
Airframe handbook
Structures, systems, landing gear, fuel, cabin environment, and fire protection.
Chapter 1Aircraft Structure History and OverviewOpen chapter →
Chapter 2Basic Aerodynamics and the AtmosphereOpen chapter →
Chapter 3Fabric History, Terms, and MaterialsOpen chapter →
Chapter 4Structural Stresses and Layout ToolsOpen chapter →
Chapter 5Welding Processes and SafetyOpen chapter →
Chapter 6Wood Structures and InspectionOpen chapter →
Chapter 7Composite Structures and FibersOpen chapter →
Chapter 8Finishing Materials and SafetyOpen chapter →
Chapter 9Aircraft Electrical System FundamentalsOpen chapter →
Chapter 10Aircraft System InstrumentsOpen chapter →
Chapter 11Communication Systems and AntennasOpen chapter →
Chapter 12Hydraulic System FundamentalsOpen chapter →
Chapter 13Landing Gear Types and OperationOpen chapter →
Chapter 14Fuel System Requirements and BasicsOpen chapter →
Chapter 15Ice and Rain Protection FundamentalsOpen chapter →
Chapter 16Physiology of Flight and the AtmosphereOpen chapter →
Chapter 17Fire Detection SystemsOpen chapter →
Powerplant handbook
Engines, fuel metering, ignition, lubrication, propellers, maintenance, and operation.
Chapter 1Aircraft Engine Requirements and TypesOpen chapter →
Chapter 2Fuel System Requirements and BasicsOpen chapter →
Chapter 3Reciprocating Engine Induction and IcingOpen chapter →
Chapter 4Reciprocating Engine Ignition SystemsOpen chapter →
Chapter 5Aircraft Engine Starting BasicsOpen chapter →
Chapter 6Engine Lubrication Principles and OilOpen chapter →
Chapter 7Propeller Principles and AerodynamicsOpen chapter →
Chapter 8Engine Removal Planning and PreparationOpen chapter →
Chapter 9Engine Fire Protection PrinciplesOpen chapter →
Chapter 10Engine Maintenance PrinciplesOpen chapter →
Chapter 11Light-Sport Engine Requirements and AuthorizationOpen chapter →
Original FAA sourceEach chapter reader identifies its recorded edition and links to the original FAA PDF.
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