Aviation Maintenance Technician Handbook — Airframe
The 'Airframe' volumes of the Aviation Maintenance Technician Handbook — structures and systems for the AMT Airframe knowledge test.
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The Aviation Maintenance Technician Handbook — Airframe (FAA-H-8083-31) is the FAA's reference for airframe structures and systems. It supports the AMT Airframe knowledge test.
It covers aircraft structures, sheet-metal and composite repair, aircraft coverings and finishes, assembly and rigging, fluid lines, hydraulic and pneumatic systems, landing gear, fuel systems, environmental (heating, cooling, pressurization) systems, aircraft instrument systems, communication and navigation systems, ice and rain control, fire protection, and airframe electrical systems.
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