FAA Aviation Maintenance Technician Airframe (AMA) Knowledge Test — Federal Aviation Administration
The FAA Airframe knowledge test is the written exam behind the airframe rating of the aviation mechanic (A&P) certificate: 100 multiple-choice questions, two hours, 70 percent to pass. It draws on the FAA Airman Certification Standards for structures, flight controls, landing gear, hydraulics, environmental, electrical and fuel systems. On SummitCert you work through explained questions, flip flashcards, sit a timed mock exam and see which areas still need work.
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Your full practice pool — 350 questions total, written to mirror the real exam blueprint, with full answer explanations for every question.
Including Metallic Structures, Non-Metallic Structures, Flight Controls, and more.
A complete, realistic exam-day simulation with the same question count and time limit as the real thing.
Covering every key term, concept, and framework you're expected to know.
Hand-picked walkthroughs and explainers organized by topic.
Visual breakdowns of the frameworks and models the exam tests you on.
The exact formulas and calculations you need, ready to review before test day.
A searchable glossary so unfamiliar terminology never slows you down.
See your accuracy by domain, spot weak areas early, and follow a built-in study schedule.
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Topics you'll drill
8 core topics pulled straight from the real question bank.
- Metallic Structures
- Non-Metallic Structures
- Flight Controls
- Airframe Inspection
- Landing Gear Systems
- Hydraulic and Pneumatic Systems
- Environmental Systems
- Aircraft Instrument Systems
FAA A&P Airframe exam requirements & cost
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The FAA Aviation Maintenance Technician Airframe knowledge test has 100 multiple-choice questions and a 120-minute time limit, drawn from the Airman Certification Standards (FAA-S-ACS-1). The minimum passing grade is 70 percent (14 CFR 65.17), and the content spans 15 areas, each weighted about 6.7%. This portal's practice mock has 100 questions; the FAA oral and practical tests are separate. The minimum passing grade for each FAA test is 70 percent (14 CFR 65.17). The FAA does not set the fee: a 2022 testing-center schedule listed about $175 for an airframe knowledge test and the FAA describes such fees as approximate, so confirm the current price with your test center. The content outline spreads questions across 15 areas; the largest are Metallic Structures (6.7%); Non-Metallic Structures (6.7%); Flight Controls (6.7%). The full list of areas and weights is on the portal exam page. To earn a mechanic certificate you must be at least 18, read, write, speak and understand English, and have 18 months of practical experience per rating (30 months for both) or graduate from an FAA-certificated maintenance technician school (14 CFR 65.71 and 65.77).
FAA A&P Airframe exam blueprint
Real domain weighting from the certifying body's own published exam syllabus.
- Metallic Structures6.7%
- Non-Metallic Structures6.7%
- Flight Controls6.7%
- Airframe Inspection6.7%
- Landing Gear Systems6.7%
- Hydraulic and Pneumatic Systems6.7%
- Environmental Systems6.7%
- Aircraft Instrument Systems6.7%
- Communication and Navigation Systems6.7%
- Aircraft Fuel Systems6.7%
- Aircraft Electrical Systems6.7%
- Ice and Rain Control Systems6.7%
- Airframe Fire Protection Systems6.7%
- Rotorcraft Fundamentals6.7%
- Water and Waste Systems6.7%
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