AVIATION MECHANIC GENERAL Practical Test Standards June 2003 FLIGHT STANDARDS SERVICE Washington, DC 20591 AVIATION MECHANIC GENERAL PRACTICAL TEST STANDARDS 2003 FLIGHT STANDARDS SERVICE Washington, D.C. 20591 NOTE FAA-S-8081-26, Aviation Mechanic General Practical Test Standards (PTS) is to replace the oral and practical test guides currently used. Both testing procedures will be in effect until all examiners have been trained to administer the test in accordance with the PTS, or 2 years after the effective date of Order 8610.4J, Aviation Mechanic Examiner Handbook. After which time, all tests must be administered under the PTS guidelines. New examiners must use the PTS upon completion of initial training. Previously appointed examiners must transition to the PTS within 60 days after completion of recurrent training. Record of Changes Change 1: 8/8/2003 Introduction Performance Levels LEVEL 1—Z3b. Nondestructive changed to specified. LEVEL 1—PERFORMANCE STANDARD deleted. LEVEL 2—bullet 2: added additional text. LEVEL 2—PERFORMANCE STANDARD deleted. LEVEL 3—bullet 4: added additional text. LEVEL 3—Z3e. Verify changed to check. LEVEL 3—PERFORMANCE STANDARD deleted. Change 2: 9/24/2003 Introduction Performance Levels LEVEL 1—PERFORMANCE STANDARD added. LEVEL 2—PERFORMANCE STANDARD added. LEVEL 3—PERFORMANCE STANDARD added. Section 1—Aviation Mechanic General A. Basic Electricity, Objective 1. Change “at least four” to “at least two.” B. Aircraft Drawings, Objective 1. Change “at least four” to “at least two.” C. Weight and Balance, Objective 1. Change “at least four” to “at least two.” D. Fluid Lines and Fittings, Objective 1. Change “at least four” to “at least two.” D. Fluid Lines and Fittings, Objective 2 a. Added the words “fabrication and tubefittings. E. Materials and Processes, Objective 1. Change “at least four” to “at least two.” F. Ground Operation and Servicing, Objective 1. Change “at least four” to “at least two.” G. Cleaning and Corrosion Control, Objective 1. Change “at least four” to “at least two.” H. Mathematics, Objective 1. Change “at least four” to “at least two.” I. Maintenance Forms and Records, Objective 1. Change “at least four” to “at least two.” J. Basic Physics, Objective 1. Change “at least four” to “at least two.” K. Maintenance Publications, Objective 1. Change “at least four” to “at least two.” L. Aviation Mechanic Privileges and Limitations, Objective 1. Change “at least four” to “at least two.” Change 3: 6/21/2004 Introduction Unsatisfactory Performance (Page 6) Section 1—Aviation Mechanic General A. Basic Electricity B. Aircraft Drawings C. Weight and Balance E. Materials and Processes F. Ground Operation and Servicing G. Cleaning and Corrosion Control K. Maintenance Publications FOREWORD This Aviation Mechanic General Practical Test Standards book has been published by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to establish the standards for the Aviation Mechanic General Practical Test. The passing of this practical test is a required step toward obtaining the Aviation Mechanic certificate with Airframe and/or Powerplant ratings. FAA inspectors and Designated Mechanic Examiners (DMEs) shall conduct practical tests in compliance with these standards. Applicants should find these standards helpful in practical test preparation. /s/ 2-13-2003 ____________________________ Joseph K. Tintera, Manager Regulatory Support Division Flight Standards Service i FAA-S-8081-26 CONTENTS Introduction...................................................................................1 Practical Test Standard Concept...................................................2 Practical Test Book Description.....................................................2 Practical Test Standard Description...............................................2 Use of the Practical Test Standards...............................................3 Aviation Mechanic Practical Test Prerequisites.............................4 Examiner Responsibility.................................................................4 Performance Levels.......................................................................4 Satisfactory Performance...............................................................6 Unsatisfactory Performance...........................................................6 SUBJECT AREAS SECTION I—AVIATION MECHANIC GENERAL A. BASIC ELECTRICITY.........................................................1-1 B. AIRCRAFT DRAWINGS.....................................................1-2 C. WEIGHT AND BALANCE...................................................1-3 D. FLUID LINES AND FITTINGS............................................1-4 E. MATERIALS AND PROCESSES........................................1-5 F. GROUND OPERATION AND SERVICING........................1-6 G. CLEANING AND CORROSION CONTROL.......................1-7 H. MATHEMATICS..................................................................1-8 I. MAINTENANCE FORMS AND RECORDS........................1-9 J. BASIC PHYSICS..............................................................1-10 K. MAINTENANCE PUBLICATIONS....................................1-11 L. AVIATION MECHANIC PRIVILEGES AND LIMITATIONS...................................................................1-12 |