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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
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https://en.wikiversity.org/wiki/Introduction_to_aircraft_components
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Installing safety wire
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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.
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Center of Gravity
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Weight and Balance Handbook

Filling out FAA 337 Form

FAA 337 Form online
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