The FAA Aviation Mechanic General track on passvana has a Resources tab of quick-reference material built from the FAA's own documents, with each fact checked against its source. Here is what is in it.
FAA Aviation Mechanic General Test
- Tables: Aviation Mechanic General Test: Structure, Scoring and Subjects (free); Numbers and Rules to Memorize
- Flashcard decks: Regulations and Records Quick Facts (free); Shop and Ramp Safety Facts
- Official links: Aviation Mechanic ACS (FAA-S-ACS-1, official); Companion Guide to the Mechanic ACS (FAA-G-ACS-1, official); Aviation Maintenance Technician Handbook - General (FAA-H-8083-30B, official); 14 CFR Part 65, Subpart D: Mechanics (official)
A few checked facts worth knowing
- Recent experience to exercise mechanic privileges At least 6 months of work under the certificate in the preceding 24 months. (14 CFR 65.83)
- Records of work performed Kept until the work is repeated or superseded, or for 1 year after it. (14 CFR 91.417(b)(1))
- Fueling near ground radar Not within 500 feet of operating ground radar. (FAA-H-8083-30B ch. 1)
- Flexible hose slack 5 to 8 percent of the hose length. (FAA-H-8083-30B ch. 9)
What is free to preview
Items marked free above can be opened by anyone. The rest come with the track, along with its full practice-question bank. For the exam format and passing score, see our FAA Aviation Mechanic General test cheat sheet.