Oral Preparation General | Airframe | Powerplant

Welcome to the Oral Testing component of the course. Please understand the Airman Certification Standard testing process:

• The ACS is divided into three sections: General, Airframe, and Powerplant, listing knowledge, risk management, and skill elements.
• The testing standard contains the following number of subject areas in each test area:
  General - 12
  Airframe - 15
  Powerplant - 13
• The oral test requirements are:
  • A minimum of 4 questions in each subject area (for each test, (i.e., general, airframe, and powerplant)).
  * Assuming 100% on the written test
  • A maximum of 22 questions (General test)
  • A maximum of 34 questions (Airframe or Powerplant test).
  * Assuming a 70% on the written test
• The oral test is passed when a minimum of 70% on the oral test as a whole (for each Section (General | Airframe | Powerplant)).

To maximize the benefits of this course, please adhere to the following instructions:

• Step 1 Study the Oral Subjects: Study all subjects regardless of the knowledge test report results. It is strongly recommended to search the oral questions in the FAA Handbooks during the review.
• Step 2 Schedule Virtual Oral Review: Schedule for an Oral Exam and attend other participants oral reviews.
• Step 3 Review Recorded Oral and Skills (Practical): Review recorded simulated oral reviews from other students. It is important to know why the answer is correct and not just that it is the answer to the specific question.

Follow these instructions diligently to ensure you are well-prepared for the oral test component of the Aviation Mechanic Certification process.