Aviation Maintenance Technology - SkillsUSA
The Michigan SkillsUSA Aviation Maintenance Technology Task and Material List
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Contest Overview for High School Contest (Note: All tools and equipment for each contest will be provided)
Precision Measurement
Description of Contest: This contest is designed to test knowledge and ability of precision measuring by:
* Identify measurements from engineering drawings
* Measure inside and outside dimensions and depth
* Determine tolerance
Tools and equipment to be used:
* Outside micrometer with vernier scale
* Dial and Vernier calipers
Depth micrometer
Hardware Identification
Description of Contest: This contest is designed to test knowledge and ability of aircraft hardware by:
* Measuring common hardware dimensions
* Measure thread pitch
* Use reference material to identify aircraft hardware
Tools and equipment to be used:
* Dial calipers
* Thread pitch gauge
* Advisory Circular (AC) 43.13
Electrical
Description of Contest: This contest is designed to test knowledge and ability of aircraft electrical systems by:
* Comparing circuit diagrams with actual circuit board
* Correct circuit board to match diagram
* Calculate voltage, current, resistance and power using Ohm’s Law
Tools and equipment to be used:
* Digital multimeter
*Calculator
Tube Bending and Flare
Description of Contest: This contest is designed to test knowledge and ability of aircraft fluid lines by:
* Cut, bend, and flare aluminum tubing
* Select proper hardware
* Fabricate aluminum tubing to a specific dimension
Tools and equipment to be used:
* Tubing cutter
* Tube flaring tool
* Tubing bender
* Measuring instruments
Aircraft Parts Identification
Description of Contest: This contest is designed to test knowledge and ability of aircraft parts by:
* Identify aircraft instrument panel components
* Identify aircraft parts using proper nomenclature
* Look up parts in illustrated parts catalogs
Tools and equipment to be used:
* Aircraft illustrated parts catalogs
Safety
Description of Contest: This contest is designed to test knowledge and ability of aviation safety by:
Answering questions about safety in aircraft maintenance
Tools and equipment to be used:
* FAA Aviation Maintenance Technician Handbook
General Federal Aviation Regulations
Description of Contest: This contest is designed to test knowledge of FAA rules governing aircraft mechanics:
* Answer questions pertaining to Federal Aviation Regulations
Tools and equipment to be used:
* FAR/AMT Textbook (ASA, Jeppesen)
Weight and Balance
Description of Contest: This contest is designed to test knowledge of aircraft weight and balance by:
* Calculating center of gravity
* Computing weights and moments
Tools and equipment to be used:
* Aircraft flight manual (AFM, POH)
* Calculator
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Safety Wire
Description of Contest: This contest is designed to test knowledge and ability of aircraft hardware safety by:
* Installing cotter pins
* Install safety wire to turnbuckles and bolts
Tools and equipment to be used:
* Stainless steel safety wire
* Safety wire pliers
* Diagonal cutters
Forms, Records, and Log Entries
Description of Contest: This contest is designed to test knowledge of aircraft forms and records by:
* Creating a logbook entry
* Filling out an FAA 337 Form
Tools and equipment to be used:
* FAR Part 43 * AC43.9-1F – Instructions for Completion of FAA form 337
* FAR/AMT textbook (ASA, Jeppesen)
Aircraft Flexible Hoses
Description of Contest: This contest is designed to test knowledge and ability of aircraft hose by:
* Installing proper hardware
* Cutting aircraft hose
* Fabricating hose assembly to a specific dimension
Tools and equipment to be used:
* Hose mandrel
* Appropriate hand tools
* Lubricating oil
Demo video
![]() FAA AC43.13-1B Acceptable Methods, Techniques, and Practices - Aircraft Inspection and Repair
FAA Aviation Testing Guide Cessna 182 Pilot Operating Handbook (POH) Section 6, Weight and Balance starts on page 95 of this PDF. Center of Gravity Weight and Balance Handbook Filling out FAA 337 Form FAA 337 Form online |