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Become a Mechanic Frequently Asked Questions
Note: “Aviation Mechanic” and “Aviation Maintenance Technician (AMT)” are considered equivalent terms. “written test” and “airman knowledge test” or “knowledge test” are considered equivalent terms.
Mechanic Certificate
Q. What Aviation Mechanic certificates and ratings are issued by FAA?
A. The FAA issues a single certificate with an Airframe (A) rating, a Powerplant (P) rating, or both (A&P)....
Aircraft Mechanic Oral, Practical, & Written Tests
The Aviation Mechanic certificate has two ratings – the Airframe (A) and the Powerplant (P). If you decide to seek both ratings, this is commonly referred to as an "A&P Certificate".
- You must be
- at least 18 years old; and
- able to read, write, speak, and understand English language.
- You must have at least:
- 18 months of practical experience with the procedures, practices, materials,...
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In-Flight Icing
.twoCol { column-count: 2; } /* Small screen devices */ @media only screen and (max-width: 500px) { .twoCol { column-count: 1; } }In-Flight Icing (IFI) continues to be a safety issue for aviation as it can distort the flow of air over the wing, increase drag, and adversely affect handling qualities. An airplane may stall at much higher speeds and lower angles of attack than normal. It can roll or pitch uncontrollably, and recovery may be...