Aviation Mechanic Certification Standards
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FAA-S-ACS-1 Aviation Mechanic General, Airframe, and Powerplant
Airman Certification Standards.
Interim Final Rule A rule signed on March 9, 2022, that incorporates the
Aviation Mechanic General, Airframe, and Powerplant
Airman Certification Standards by reference.
Effective Date The date when the interim final rule becomes
enforceable, as published in the Federal Register.
U.S. Department of Transportation The federal department responsible for
(DOT) transportation, including aviation safety.
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) The agency within the DOT that regulates civil
aviation.
Aviation Mechanic Certificate A certification that demonstrates an individual's
knowledge and skills in aviation maintenance.
Aeronautical Knowledge Understanding of the principles and practices related
to aviation mechanics.
Risk Management The process of identifying, assessing, and mitigating
risks in aviation maintenance.
Proficiency Standards Benchmarks that define the skills and knowledge
required for aviation mechanics.
,Fundamentals of Electricity and Basic principles governing electrical systems and
Electronics components in aviation.
Electron Theory The concept that explains the flow of electric charge
in terms of electrons.
Magnetism The physical phenomenon produced by the motion
of electric charge, resulting in attractive and
repulsive forces.
Capacitance The ability of a system to store an electric charge in a
circuit.
Inductance The property of a circuit that opposes changes in
current flow.
Alternating Current (AC) An electric current that reverses direction
periodically.
Direct Current (DC) An electric current that flows in one direction only.
Ohm's Law A fundamental principle stating that the current
through a conductor between two points is directly
proportional to the voltage across the two points.
Kirchhoff's Laws Two laws that deal with the current and voltage in
electrical circuits.
Weight and Balance The calculation of an aircraft's weight distribution to
ensure safe operation.
Fluid Lines and Fittings Components used to transport fluids in aircraft
systems.
Aircraft Materials, Hardware, and The study of materials and methods used in aircraft
Processes construction and maintenance.
,Ground Operations and Servicing Procedures for handling and maintaining aircraft
while on the ground.
Cleaning and Corrosion Control Methods to maintain aircraft cleanliness and prevent
corrosion.
Mathematics The application of mathematical principles in aviation
maintenance.
Regulations, Maintenance Forms, Documentation and rules governing aviation
Records, and Publications maintenance practices.
Physics for Aviation The application of physical principles to aviation
systems and operations.
Watt's Law A formula that relates power, voltage, and current in
an electrical circuit.
Faraday's Law A law that describes how a changing magnetic field
can induce an electromotive force (EMF).
Lenz's Law A principle that states the direction of induced
current opposes the change in magnetic flux.
Right-hand motor rule A rule used to determine the direction of force on a
current-carrying conductor in a magnetic field.
Electrical measurement tools, Tools and methods used to measure electrical
principles, and procedures quantities such as voltage, current, and resistance.
Voltage The electrical potential difference between two
points.
Regulation The ability of a power supply to maintain a constant
voltage despite variations in load.
Current The flow of electric charge in a circuit.
, Resistance The opposition to the flow of current in a circuit.
Impedance The total opposition to current flow in an AC circuit,
including resistance and reactance.
Resistance in series The total resistance in a series circuit is the sum of the
individual resistances.
Resistance in parallel The total resistance in a parallel circuit is less than the
smallest individual resistance.
Total resistance The combined resistance of all resistors in a circuit.
Power The rate at which electrical energy is transferred by
an electric circuit.
Series circuits Circuits where components are connected end-to-
end, so the same current flows through all
components.
Parallel circuits Circuits where components are connected across
common points, allowing multiple paths for current.
Aircraft batteries Batteries specifically designed for use in aircraft,
including lead acid and lithium ion types.
Transformers Devices that transfer electrical energy between two
or more circuits through electromagnetic induction.
Circuit continuity The state of an electrical circuit being complete and
allowing current to flow.
Controlling devices Devices such as switches and relays that manage the
flow of electricity in a circuit.
Protective devices Devices like fuses and circuit breakers that protect
circuits from overloads.
Overview – Questions & Solutions
Save
Terms in this set (1012)
FAA-S-ACS-1 Aviation Mechanic General, Airframe, and Powerplant
Airman Certification Standards.
Interim Final Rule A rule signed on March 9, 2022, that incorporates the
Aviation Mechanic General, Airframe, and Powerplant
Airman Certification Standards by reference.
Effective Date The date when the interim final rule becomes
enforceable, as published in the Federal Register.
U.S. Department of Transportation The federal department responsible for
(DOT) transportation, including aviation safety.
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) The agency within the DOT that regulates civil
aviation.
Aviation Mechanic Certificate A certification that demonstrates an individual's
knowledge and skills in aviation maintenance.
Aeronautical Knowledge Understanding of the principles and practices related
to aviation mechanics.
Risk Management The process of identifying, assessing, and mitigating
risks in aviation maintenance.
Proficiency Standards Benchmarks that define the skills and knowledge
required for aviation mechanics.
,Fundamentals of Electricity and Basic principles governing electrical systems and
Electronics components in aviation.
Electron Theory The concept that explains the flow of electric charge
in terms of electrons.
Magnetism The physical phenomenon produced by the motion
of electric charge, resulting in attractive and
repulsive forces.
Capacitance The ability of a system to store an electric charge in a
circuit.
Inductance The property of a circuit that opposes changes in
current flow.
Alternating Current (AC) An electric current that reverses direction
periodically.
Direct Current (DC) An electric current that flows in one direction only.
Ohm's Law A fundamental principle stating that the current
through a conductor between two points is directly
proportional to the voltage across the two points.
Kirchhoff's Laws Two laws that deal with the current and voltage in
electrical circuits.
Weight and Balance The calculation of an aircraft's weight distribution to
ensure safe operation.
Fluid Lines and Fittings Components used to transport fluids in aircraft
systems.
Aircraft Materials, Hardware, and The study of materials and methods used in aircraft
Processes construction and maintenance.
,Ground Operations and Servicing Procedures for handling and maintaining aircraft
while on the ground.
Cleaning and Corrosion Control Methods to maintain aircraft cleanliness and prevent
corrosion.
Mathematics The application of mathematical principles in aviation
maintenance.
Regulations, Maintenance Forms, Documentation and rules governing aviation
Records, and Publications maintenance practices.
Physics for Aviation The application of physical principles to aviation
systems and operations.
Watt's Law A formula that relates power, voltage, and current in
an electrical circuit.
Faraday's Law A law that describes how a changing magnetic field
can induce an electromotive force (EMF).
Lenz's Law A principle that states the direction of induced
current opposes the change in magnetic flux.
Right-hand motor rule A rule used to determine the direction of force on a
current-carrying conductor in a magnetic field.
Electrical measurement tools, Tools and methods used to measure electrical
principles, and procedures quantities such as voltage, current, and resistance.
Voltage The electrical potential difference between two
points.
Regulation The ability of a power supply to maintain a constant
voltage despite variations in load.
Current The flow of electric charge in a circuit.
, Resistance The opposition to the flow of current in a circuit.
Impedance The total opposition to current flow in an AC circuit,
including resistance and reactance.
Resistance in series The total resistance in a series circuit is the sum of the
individual resistances.
Resistance in parallel The total resistance in a parallel circuit is less than the
smallest individual resistance.
Total resistance The combined resistance of all resistors in a circuit.
Power The rate at which electrical energy is transferred by
an electric circuit.
Series circuits Circuits where components are connected end-to-
end, so the same current flows through all
components.
Parallel circuits Circuits where components are connected across
common points, allowing multiple paths for current.
Aircraft batteries Batteries specifically designed for use in aircraft,
including lead acid and lithium ion types.
Transformers Devices that transfer electrical energy between two
or more circuits through electromagnetic induction.
Circuit continuity The state of an electrical circuit being complete and
allowing current to flow.
Controlling devices Devices such as switches and relays that manage the
flow of electricity in a circuit.
Protective devices Devices like fuses and circuit breakers that protect
circuits from overloads.
