Aviation Maintenance Technician Handbook: General (2023): FAA-H-8083-30A (ASA FAA Handbook Series)

Aviation Supplies & Academics, Inc. has been the industry’s trusted source for official FAA publications for over 80 years. Look for the ASA wings to ensure you’re purchasing the latest authentic FAA release.This handbook FAA-H-8083-30A is current in 2023.The Aviation Maintenance Technician Handbook―General is designed for use by instructors and applicants preparing for the FAA Knowledge and Practical Exams for obtaining an FAA Aviation Maintenance Technician (AMT) certificate with airframe or powerplant ratings, or both (also called an A&P license). This volume was developed as one in a series of handbooks for this purpose; additionally, it is an invaluable reference guide for already-certificated mechanics and those holding the Inspection Authorization (IA) rating who wish to improve their knowledge. This FAA handbook discusses the principles, fundamentals, and technical procedures in subject matter areas common to the airframe and powerplant ratings: safety, ground operations, and servicingregulations, maintenance forms, records, and publicationsmathematicsaircraft drawingsphysicsweight and balanceaircraft materials, hardware, and processescleaning and corrosion controlfluid lines and fittingsinspection concepts and techniqueshand tools and measuring deviceselectricity and electronicsmechanic privileges and limitationshuman factorsAlso discussed are the ways that successful AMTs incorporate the knowledge and awareness of ethics and professionalism into their daily tasks. Illustrated throughout with detailed, full-color drawings and photographs, with a comprehensive glossary and index. Read more