AMT 150: AMT General

Upon successful completion of the course, students should be able to demonstrate the following knowledge or skills:

1. Interpret aircraft drawings, symbols and system schematics.
2. Draw sketches of repairs and alterations.
3. Interpret blueprint information.
4. Interpret graphs and charts.
5. Weigh an aircraft
6. Perform complete weight-and-balance check and record data.
7. Fabricate and install rigid and flexible fluid lines and fittings.
8. Identify and select appropriate non-destructive testing methods.
9. Perform dye penetrant, eddy current, ultrasonic, and magnetic particle inspections.
10. Perform basic heat-testing processes.
11. Identify and select aircraft hardware and materials.
12. Inspect and check welds.
13. Perform precision measurements.
14. Start, ground operate, move, service, and secure aircraft and identify typical ground operation hazards.
15. Identify and select fuels.
16. Identify and select cleaning materials.
17. Inspect, identify, remove, and treat aircraft corrosion and perform aircraft cleaning.
18. Write descriptions of work performed including aircraft discrepancies and corrective actions using typical aircraft maintenance records.
19. Complete required maintenance forms, records, and inspection reports.
20. Use and understand principles of simple machines; sound; fluid and heat dynamics, basic aerodynamics, aircraft structures; and theory of flight.
21. Demonstrate ability to read, comprehend, and apply information contained in FAA and manufacturer’s aircraft maintenance specification, data sheets, manuals, publications, related Federal Aviation Regulations, Airworthiness Directives, and Advisory materials.
22. Read technical data.
23. Exercise mechanic privileges within the limitations prescribed