Aviation Maintenance Technician Handbook — General
The 'General' volume of the Aviation Maintenance Technician Handbook — the shared knowledge base for the AMT General knowledge test.
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The Aviation Maintenance Technician Handbook — General (FAA-H-8083-30) is the FAA's reference for the general knowledge shared by all aviation maintenance technicians. It supports the AMT General knowledge test required of both airframe and powerplant applicants.
It covers mathematics, physics, and basic electricity as applied to aircraft; aircraft materials, hardware, and processes; cleaning and corrosion control; fluid lines and fittings; weight and balance; ground operation and servicing; maintenance publications, forms, and records; and mechanic privileges and regulations.
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