New for 2023! Aviation Mechanic Airman Certification Standards (ACS) by ASA

This ACS-1 becomes effective in September 2022 along with the new Part 147 rule, and will be the reference for the FAA Aviation Mechanic Knowledge and Oral & Practical Tests beginning July 2023. The FAA AMT Practical Test Standards (ASA-8081-AMT-4) remain available for sale and in effect until June 30, 2023. AMT schools modifying or adding curriculum should use the ASA-ACS-1, effective September 2022. Applicants should check with their school and instructor to determine which standards they should use—the new ACS-1 or PTS (ASA-8081-AMT-4)—based on their intended O&P test date. This Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Aviation Mechanic – General, Airframe, Powerplant Airman Certification Standards (ACS) document provides the knowledge, risk management, and skill standards required to earn an FAA airman certificate. This ACS also includes the ACS Companion Guide (FAA-G-ACS-1) as well as FAA references for each subject. The ACS is the guide for students, instructors, and evalua