Aviation Mechanic General, Airframe, and Powerplant Knowledge Test Guide - Aviation Mechanic Authorization and Eligibility Overview

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FAA-G-8082-3 Aviation Mechanic General, Airframe, and Powerplant Knowledge Test Guide explains how to obtain authorization to take the aviation mechanic knowledge tests and provides the structure of eligibility, test areas, and testing procedures. It outlines knowledge areas, descriptions of the tests, how to take a knowledge test, permitted test aids, rules addressing cheating or unauthorized conduct, validity of test reports, and retesting procedures. The guide also includes sample test questions and answers and references lists via Appendix 1, including subject matter knowledge codes and computer testing designees.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryExam

FormatPDF

Pages39

Reading Time1 h 38 min

AccessFree to download

Preface

Introduction

Knowledge Test Eligibility Requirements

Knowledge Areas on the Tests

Descriptions of the Tests

Process for Taking a Knowledge Test

Use of Test Aids and Materials

Cheating or Other Unauthorized Conduct

Validity of Airman Test Reports

Retesting Procedures

Sample Test Questions and Answers: Aviation Mechanic—General

Sample Test Questions and Answers: Aviation Mechanic—Airframe

Sample Test Questions and Answers: Aviation Mechanic—Powerplant

Appendix 1

List of Reference Materials and Subject Matter Knowledge Codes

Computer Testing Designees

FAA-G-8082-3 AVIATION MECHANIC GENERAL, AIRFRAME, AND POWERPLANT KNOWLEDGE TEST GUIDE U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration AVIATION MECHANIC GENERAL, AIRFRAME, AND POWERPLANT KNOWLEDGE TEST GUIDE 1999 U. S. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION Flight Standards Service PREFACE FAA-G-8082-3, Aviation Mechanic General, Airframe, and Powerplant Knowledge Test Guide, provides information for obtaining authorization to take the aviation mechanic general, airframe, and powerplant knowledge tests. Appendix 1 provides lists of reference materials and subject matter knowledge codes, and a list of computer testing designees (CTD’s) . Changes to the subject matter knowledge codes will be published in AC 60-25, Reference Materials and Subject Matter Knowledge Codes for Airman Knowledge Testing. The current Flight Standards Service airman training and testing material, questions banks, and subject matter knowledge codes for all airman certificates and ratings can be obtained from the Regulatory Support Division, AFS-600, homepage on the Internet. The Regulatory Support Division’s Internet address is: [http://www.mmac.jccbi.gov/afs/afs600](http://www.mmac.jccbi.gov/afs/afs600) [FAA-G-8082-3 supersedes Advisory Circular](FAA-G-8082-3 supersedes Advisory Circular) ([AC](AC)) [65-28](65-28), [dated 1995](dated 1995), [and can be purchased from the](and can be purchased from the) Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Government Printing Office (GPO), Washington, DC 20402-9325, or from U.S. Government Bookstores located in major cities throughout the United States. For an explanation of why the Aviation Mechanic General, Airframe, and Powerplant Knowledge Test Guide was taken out of the AC system, refer to AC 60-29, Renumbering of Airman Training and Testing Publications. Occasionally, the word must or similar language is used where the desired action is critical. The use of such language is not intended to add to, interpret, or relieve a duty imposed by Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) . Comments regarding this guide should be sent to the Federal Aviation Administration, Airman Testing Standards Branch, AFS-630, Attn: Aviation Mechanic Certification Area Manager, P.O. Box 25082, Oklahoma City, OK 73125. CONTENTS Preface ......................................................................................................................................................... iii Contents ........................................................................................................................................................ v Introduction ................................................................................................................................................... 1 Knowledge Test Eligibility Requirements ....................................................................................................... 1 Knowledge Areas on the Tests ...................................................................................................................... 2 Descriptions of the Tests ............................................................................................................................... 2 Process for Taking a Knowledge Test ........................................................................................................... 2 Use of Test Aids and Materials ..................................................................................................................... 3 Cheating or Other Unauthorized Conduct ...................................................................................................... 4 Validity of Airman Test Reports ..................................................................................................................... 4 Retesting Procedures ...............................................................................

FAQs

What authorization does FAA-G-8082-3 provide guidance for?

The guide provides information for obtaining authorization to take the aviation mechanic general, airframe, and powerplant knowledge tests.

What topics are covered in the knowledge test structure?

It covers knowledge test eligibility requirements, knowledge areas on the tests, descriptions of the tests, and the process for taking a knowledge test.

What rules and procedures does the guide specify for test integrity and retesting?

It addresses cheating or other unauthorized conduct, the validity of airman test reports, and retesting procedures, along with allowed use of test aids and materials.

Sep 24, 2026

Uploaded by Đào