Aviation Maintenance Technician Handbook: General (2023): FAA-H-8083-30A (ASA FAA Handbook Series)

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Aviation Supplies & Academics Inc. has been the industrys trusted source for official FAA publications for over 80 years. Look for the ASA wings to ensure youre purchasing the latest authentic FAA release. This handbook FAA-H-8083-30A is current in 2023. The Aviation Maintenance Technician HandbookGeneral is designed for use by instructors and applicants preparing for the FAA Knowledge and Practical Exams for obtaining an FAA Aviation Maintenance Technician (AMT) certificate with airframe or powerplant ratings or both (also called an A&P license). This volume was developed as one in a series of handbooks for this purpose; additionally it is an invaluable reference guide for already-certificated mechanics and those holding the Inspection Authorization (IA) rating who wish to improve their knowledge. This FAA handbook discusses the principles fundamentals and technical procedures in subject matter areas common to the airframe and powerplant ratings: safety ground operations and servicing regulations maintenance forms records and publications mathematics aircraft drawings physics weight and balance aircraft materials hardware and processes cleaning and corrosion control fluid lines and fittings inspection concepts and techniques hand tools and measuring devices electricity and electronics mechanic privileges and limitations human factors Also discussed are the ways that successful AMTs incorporate the knowledge and awareness of ethics and professionalism into their daily tasks. Illustrated throughout with detailed full-color drawings and photographs with a comprehensive glossary and index.