General Maintenance

The Aviation Maintenance – General section is designed for students preparing for mechanic certification with Airframe, Powerplant, or both ratings. It provides the essential principles, fundamentals, and technical procedures that are common to both areas. The focus here is on building a strong foundation in theory and practical application methods that support more specialized learning.

Because there are so many different types of airframes and powerplants in service today, differences in components and systems are to be expected. To keep the material clear and avoid unnecessary repetition, representative systems and units are used as examples throughout this section.

The content is presented from a general perspective and should be supplemented with manufacturer’s manuals, official aviation regulations, or other technical references when more detailed, aircraft-specific information is required. This section is not intended to replace, substitute for, or override official requirements or manufacturer’s instructions.

• Safety, Ground Operations, and Servicing
• Regulations, Maintenance Forms, Records, and Publications
• Aircraft Drawings
• Physics for Aviation
• Aircraft Weight and Balance
• Aircraft Materials, Hardware, and Processes
• Aircraft Cleaning and Corrosion Control
• Fluid Lines and Fittings
• Inspection Concepts and Techniques
• Fundamentals of Electricity and Electronics
• Aviation Human Factors