ASA, Aviation Maintenance Technician (AMT) General Handbook, p/n ASA-8083-30A

This FAA handbook from ASA,  provides knowledge for earning the Aviation Maintenance Technician certificate, General section. The FAA General test questions are drawn from this book.  Originally written as an Advisory Circular and last updated in 1999, this new FAA-H-8083-30 handbook replaces AC 65-9A and reflects current operating procedures, regulations, and equipment.  This book was developed as the first of a series of three handbooks for persons preparing for mechanic certification with airframe or powerplant ratings, or both — those seeking an Aviation Maintenance Technician (AMT) Certificate, also called an A&P license. An effective text for both students and instructors, this handbook will also serve as an invaluable reference guide for current technicians who wish to improve their knowledge.  This edition contains information on mathematics, aircraft drawings, weight and balance, aircraft materials, processes and tools, physics, electricity, inspection, ground operations,