Aviation Maintenance — Airframe Study Plan
A free week-by-week schedule to pass the AMT Airframe (AMA) knowledge test — built on all 14 ACS areas (983 practice questions), the proven 5-step method, and Learn-library lessons to fill every knowledge gap.
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Follow the weeks in order. Each week pairs the Learn lessons (understand it) with the 5-step drills (lock it in).
- Week 1
Aircraft Electrical Systems
41%readiness goal- ›Read the linked lessons first to understand the "why" before you drill.
- ›Step 1 Answer Imprint + Step 2 Recognition Drill on Aircraft Electrical Systems.
- ›Step 3 Full Practice — work through roughly 126 questions across these areas.
- ›Daily: Step 4 Weak Point Focus on anything you miss (Smart Review resurfaces it before you forget).
Lessons to read this weekFairlead and Pulley Inspection in Cable SystemsAircraft DC Bus Bar Architecture and Load DistributionAircraft Battery Types: Lead-Acid vs. Nickel-Cadmium ComparisonVoltage Regulators and Current Limiters in Aircraft Electrical SystemsAircraft Generator vs. Alternator: Construction and Operation DifferencesSingle-Wire vs. Two-Wire Electrical System Configurations - Week 2
Hydraulic and Pneumatic Systems + Landing Gear Systems
47%readiness goal- ›Read the linked lessons first to understand the "why" before you drill.
- ›Step 1 Answer Imprint + Step 2 Recognition Drill on Hydraulic and Pneumatic Systems + Landing Gear Systems.
- ›Step 3 Full Practice — work through roughly 213 questions across these areas.
- ›Daily: Step 4 Weak Point Focus on anything you miss (Smart Review resurfaces it before you forget).
Lessons to read this weekPolyester Fabric Systems: Ceconite and Poly-Fiber Approval BasisHydraulic System Pressure Generation and Pump TypesHydraulic Fluid Types and Compatibility (MIL-PRF-5606, 5780, and Skydrol)Hydraulic Actuators: Linear and Rotary OperationHydraulic Flow Control Valves: Selector, Check, and Priority ValvesHydraulic Pressure Relief and Thermal Relief Valves - Week 3
Environmental Systems + Aircraft Fuel Systems
53%readiness goal- ›Read the linked lessons first to understand the "why" before you drill.
- ›Step 1 Answer Imprint + Step 2 Recognition Drill on Environmental Systems + Aircraft Fuel Systems.
- ›Step 3 Full Practice — work through roughly 163 questions across these areas.
- ›Daily: Step 4 Weak Point Focus on anything you miss (Smart Review resurfaces it before you forget).
Lessons to read this weekAircraft Dope and Fabric Finishing SystemsAircraft Fuel Tank Types: Integral, Bladder, and RigidFuel System Venting Requirements and Vent Line DesignAviation Fuel Grades and Color-Coding StandardsGravity-Feed vs. Pressure-Feed Fuel System ConfigurationsFuel Selector Valves: Types, Operation, and Inspection - Week 4
Communication and Navigation Systems + Aircraft Instrument Systems + Airframe Fire Protection Systems
58%readiness goal- ›Read the linked lessons first to understand the "why" before you drill.
- ›Step 1 Answer Imprint + Step 2 Recognition Drill on Communication and Navigation Systems + Aircraft Instrument Systems + Airframe Fire Protection Systems.
- ›Step 3 Full Practice — work through roughly 158 questions across these areas.
- ›Daily: Step 4 Weak Point Focus on anything you miss (Smart Review resurfaces it before you forget).
- Week 5
Ice and Rain Control Systems + Metallic Structures
64%readiness goal- ›Read the linked lessons first to understand the "why" before you drill.
- ›Step 1 Answer Imprint + Step 2 Recognition Drill on Ice and Rain Control Systems + Metallic Structures.
- ›Step 3 Full Practice — work through roughly 153 questions across these areas.
- ›Daily: Step 4 Weak Point Focus on anything you miss (Smart Review resurfaces it before you forget).
Lessons to read this week - Week 6
Non-Metallic Structures + Flight Controls + Rotorcraft Fundamentals + Airframe Inspection
70%readiness goal- ›Read the linked lessons first to understand the "why" before you drill.
- ›Step 1 Answer Imprint + Step 2 Recognition Drill on Non-Metallic Structures + Flight Controls + Rotorcraft Fundamentals + Airframe Inspection.
- ›Step 3 Full Practice — work through roughly 170 questions across these areas.
- ›Daily: Step 4 Weak Point Focus on anything you miss (Smart Review resurfaces it before you forget).
Lessons to read this weekStressed-Skin Monocoque and Semi-Monocoque Airframe ConstructionNon-Destructive Testing Methods for Metallic Airframe StructuresCarbon Fiber vs Aramid vs Fiberglass Reinforcement MaterialsFiberglass Layup Techniques and Fabric OrientationWet Layup vs Prepreg Composite Fabrication MethodsVacuum Bagging Process and Debulking Procedures - Week 7 · Review
Mixed review & weak points
85%readiness goal- ›Step 3 Full Practice across every category, mixed and randomized.
- ›Flag every miss — those become tomorrow's focus.
- ›Step 4 Weak Point Focus daily until each flagged question earns a green check.
- Week 8 · Review
Full review & exam simulation
95%readiness goal- ›Step 5 Exam Simulation — take full timed mock exams under real conditions.
- ›Keep going until you score 90%+ three sessions in a row — that's your green light to sit the real test.
- ›Step 4 Weak Point Focus every morning on any question you still miss.
What's a “readiness goal”?
Each week above lists a target — here's exactly what it means and where you'll see it.
Readiness is your Exam-Readiness score — a live 0–100 estimate of how likely you are to pass, shown right on your dashboard once you start studying.
It blends three things: how accurately you're answering, how much of the full question bank you've covered, and how well it's stickingover time. High accuracy alone won't max it out — the FAA draws from the whole bank, so broad coverage counts too.
Each week's readiness goal is the level to aim for by that point. Hit or beat it and you're on pace. When you're consistently at 90%+ — including three full exam simulations in a row — you're genuinely ready to sit the real test.
Where to find it: your dashboard shows your live readiness score and updates it every time you study.
The 5-step method behind the plan
Every week runs on the same proven sequence. Do the steps in order — don't skip ahead.
- Step 1Answer Imprint
see each question with its correct answer to lock it in
- Step 2Recognition Drill
pick the right answer from shuffled choices
- Step 3Full Practice
work every question mixed together
- Step 4Weak Point Focus
drill only what you missed until it sticks
- Step 5Exam Simulation
a full timed mock — 90%+ three times in a row means ready
Keep going
Always confirm current certificate requirements and test details at faa.gov.