Aviation Maintenance — General Study Plan
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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
Weight and Balance + Fundamentals of Electricity and Electronics (part 1/2)
41%readiness goal- ›Read the linked lessons first to understand the "why" before you drill.
- ›Step 1 Answer Imprint + Step 2 Recognition Drill on Weight and Balance + Fundamentals of Electricity and Electronics (part 1/2).
- ›Step 3 Full Practice — work through roughly 97 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 weekSeries Circuits: Voltage, Current, and Resistance RelationshipsKirchhoff's Voltage and Current LawsCapacitance and Capacitors: Function and Behavior in DC CircuitsMagnetism and Electromagnetism: Principles for Aircraft ComponentsAC vs DC Power: Characteristics and Aircraft ApplicationsElectrical Test Equipment: Proper Use of Multimeters and Ohmmeters - Week 2
Fundamentals of Electricity and Electronics (part 2/2) + Mathematics
47%readiness goal- ›Read the linked lessons first to understand the "why" before you drill.
- ›Step 1 Answer Imprint + Step 2 Recognition Drill on Fundamentals of Electricity and Electronics (part 2/2) + Mathematics.
- ›Step 3 Full Practice — work through roughly 128 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 weekParallel Circuits: Current Paths and Resistance CalculationOhm's Law and Its Application in Aircraft Electrical SystemsTypes of Electrical Conductors and Insulators Used in AircraftInductance and Inductors: Self-Induction and Back-EMFAlternating Current Waveforms: Frequency, Amplitude, and PhaseImpedance in AC Circuits: Resistance, Capacitive, and Inductive Reactance - Week 3
Aircraft Materials, Hardware, and Processes
53%readiness goal- ›Read the linked lessons first to understand the "why" before you drill.
- ›Step 1 Answer Imprint + Step 2 Recognition Drill on Aircraft Materials, Hardware, and Processes.
- ›Step 3 Full Practice — work through roughly 69 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 weekBill of Materials and Parts Lists on DrawingsAircraft Wood Species Selection and Defect IdentificationAircraft Fabric Covering Materials and GradesAircraft Dope and Fabric Finishing ProcessesCorrosion Types and Identification on Aircraft StructuresCorrosion Prevention and Treatment Methods for Aircraft - Week 4
Aircraft Drawings + Cleaning and Corrosion Control
58%readiness goal- ›Read the linked lessons first to understand the "why" before you drill.
- ›Step 1 Answer Imprint + Step 2 Recognition Drill on Aircraft Drawings + Cleaning and Corrosion Control.
- ›Step 3 Full Practice — work through roughly 103 questions across these areas.
- ›Daily: Step 4 Weak Point Focus on anything you miss (Smart Review resurfaces it before you forget).
- Week 5
Fluid Lines and Fittings + Physics for Aviation + Inspection Concepts and Techniques
64%readiness goal- ›Read the linked lessons first to understand the "why" before you drill.
- ›Step 1 Answer Imprint + Step 2 Recognition Drill on Fluid Lines and Fittings + Physics for Aviation + Inspection Concepts and Techniques.
- ›Step 3 Full Practice — work through roughly 91 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 weekSeries-Parallel Circuit Analysis for Aviation TechniciansTypes of Lines Used in Aviation BlueprintsFluid Line Sizing: OD vs ID and Dash Number NotationRigid Fluid Line Materials and Identification (Aluminum, Steel, Titanium)AN and MS Flareless Fitting Standards and ApplicationsFlexible Hose Types and Construction (Rubber, PTFE, Teflon) - Week 6
Ground Operations and Servicing + Regulations, Maintenance Forms, Records, and Publications
70%readiness goal- ›Read the linked lessons first to understand the "why" before you drill.
- ›Step 1 Answer Imprint + Step 2 Recognition Drill on Ground Operations and Servicing + Regulations, Maintenance Forms, Records, and Publications.
- ›Step 3 Full Practice — work through roughly 114 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 weekMicrofilm and Digital Drawing Systems in Aviation MaintenancePercentage Calculations for Aviation Maintenance TechniciansRatio and Proportion in Aviation MaintenanceAlgebraic Equations and Solving for Unknowns in Maintenance FormulasBinary and Hexadecimal Number Systems in Avionics MaintenanceFAA Form 337 Major Repair and Alteration - 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.