You do not have to have an A&P license to work as an aircraft mechanic. As the holder of an A&P, you can work on all types of aircraft, including helicopters. Again, some mechanics working on helicopters don’t have an A&P, but most companies that perform helicopter maintenance require the mechanics to be licensed.
What is A001?
What does A001 mean? All MARQ Lighting fixtures are set to Slave Mode by default. When it’s taken out of the box and powered on, the display will read A001 indicating that Slave Mode is activated with a particular color and channel selected.
What are the knowledge requirements for an A&P?
Knowledge and Experience Required High School Diploma or equivalent. Knowledge of Federal Aviation Agency (FAA) regulations. Maintenance experience on appropriate type of aircraft. Ability to maintain tact and diplomacy skills in high stress situations.
What is an A&P technician?
A&P stands for Airframe and Powerplant. This means that those who are qualified as an A&P mechanic are licensed to work on both the external frame (airframe) and engine (powerplant) portions of an aircraft. A&P mechanics are also known as aircraft maintenance technicians, or AMT’s.
Can an A&P work on cars?
Automotive Racing Everything a mechanic does in a race can make or break the vehicle’s performance. A&P mechanics are responsible for maintaining vehicles, so they are in the best racing condition. The detailed and precise training that A&P schools offer makes this an excellent parallel industry to start a career.
What is an FAA Opspec?
OPSPEC/MSPEC/LOA A003—AIRPLANE/AIRCRAFT AUTHORIZATION. Instead, it represents the FAA’s approval of the air carrier’s use of a particular airplane in carrying out the kinds of operations that are authorized.
What are FAA ops specs?
Every Part 135 and 121 airline has an ops spec, which is essentially the blueprint that has been approved by the FAA for that airline. The details are negotiated between the airline and the principal operations inspector, or POI, the individual at the FAA who is responsible for the oversight of the airline.
What Can A&P do?
Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) mechanics are certified generalist mechanics who can independently perform many maintenance and alteration tasks on aircraft. A&P mechanics repair and maintain most parts of an aircraft, including the engines, landing gear, brakes, and air-conditioning system.
What type of work may an A&P mechanic perform to an instrument?
A&P mechanics may perform major repairs and alterations but may not approve them for return to service unless they hold an Inspection Authorization.
