FAA Aviation Mechanic Airframe (AMA)

First published: September 2, 2026Last verified: September 2, 2026Reviewed by the CertQuestUSA team

TL;DR

FAA Aviation Mechanic Airframe (AMA): a 300-question practice bank for the real FAA Aviation Certification standard, 4 full papers of 100 questions each with no repeats, every question citing the real regulation it comes from.

Where these questions come from

Every question in this bank cites a real source -- primarily FAA-AMT-AIRFRAME -- Chapter (94%) and ECFR-14-43 -- 14 CFR (2%) of this exam's citations.

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4

full papers, no repeats

100

questions per paper

300

questions in the bank

What this exam covers

Aircraft Electrical Systems6%
Aircraft Fuel Systems6%
Aircraft Instrument Systems6%
Airframe Fire Protection Systems6%
Airframe Inspection12%
Communication and Navigation Systems6%
Environmental Systems6%
Flight Controls6%
Hydraulic and Pneumatic Systems6%
Ice and Rain Control Systems6%
Landing Gear Systems6%
Metallic Structures12%
Non-Metallic Structures6%
Rotorcraft Fundamentals5%
Water and Waste Systems5%

5 real sample questions

Which group contains typical potable-water system components?

A. Tank, service fittings, pump or pressure source, heaters, valves, lines, and outlets

B. Tank, vacuum blower, flush valve, rinse ring, drain mast, and collection fittings

C. Reservoir, accumulator, pressure regulator, actuators, filters, and return lines

D. Cylinder, regulator, distribution manifold, masks, shutoff valves, and relief devices

Source: FAA-AMT-AIRFRAME -- Chapter 16, Water and Waste Systems—Potable Water Components

What is the purpose of a positive downlock in a retractable landing-gear system?

A. Secure extended landing gear against collapse under applied loads

B. Increase wheel-tire inflation pressure during gear retraction

C. Center the nosewheel through main-brake hydraulic pressure

D. Prevent hydraulic return flow from reaching the system reservoir

Source: FAA-AMT-AIRFRAME -- Chapter 13, Aircraft Landing Gear Systems—Downlocks

Which characteristic identifies a bladder-type fuel cell?

A. A rigid integral cavity sealed at its structural seams

B. A removable metal container supported by mounting straps

C. A flexible removable container supported inside a structural cavity

D. A self-sealing rigid tank forming part of the aircraft exterior skin

Source: FAA-AMT-AIRFRAME -- Chapter 14, Fuel Tanks—Bladder Cells

Why are conductive paths bonded across movable control-surface hinges?

A. To maintain hinge alignment when aerodynamic loads reverse direction

B. To provide a redundant mechanical attachment for the control surface

C. To provide a low-impedance lightning and static-current path around bearings

D. To prevent electrical loads from changing control-cable rigging tension

Source: FAA-AMT-AIRFRAME -- Chapter 9, Bonding and Lightning Protection

A skid tube has a dent at a step attachment. Why is location important?

A. The step attachment reduces load in the tube, making nearby dents less critical

B. Attachments concentrate loads, requiring location-specific damage evaluation

C. Skid-tube dents are evaluated by depth alone regardless of nearby attachments

D. The step transfers landing load away from the skid tube into the cabin floor

Source: FAA-AMT-AIRFRAME -- Chapter 2, Helicopter Landing Gear—Skid Inspection

Real-world data for this exam

Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians: real median wageMay 2025$79,870/yr

Frequently asked questions

How many questions are on the CertQuestUSA FAA Aviation Mechanic Airframe (AMA) practice test?

300 questions total, split into 4 full papers of 100 each with no repeats across papers.

What topics does the FAA Aviation Mechanic Airframe (AMA) test cover?

15 domains, with the heaviest weight on Airframe Inspection (12%), Metallic Structures (12%), and Aircraft Electrical Systems (6%).

Where do CertQuestUSA's FAA Aviation Mechanic Airframe (AMA) questions come from?

Primarily FAA-AMT-AIRFRAME -- Chapter (94%) and ECFR-14-43 -- 14 CFR (2%) of this bank's citations -- computed directly from this exam's own question sources, not a generic description.

Is there a free diagnostic for FAA Aviation Mechanic Airframe (AMA)?

Yes -- 10 real questions across the exam's domains, no sign-up required, with a domain-by-domain breakdown at the end.