FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) Vocabulary Game
Exam terms with clues and explanations by OpenExamPrep.
About the FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) Vocabulary Game
A free word game for the FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) exam. Each round shows a clue for one of 44 exam terms across 16 topics. Recall the term, spell it out, then read a short explanation. Rounds pick a random term, so you can keep playing as long as you like.
How to Play
- 1Read the clue and type a term with the right number of letters (3 to 6). Abbreviations count: type the letters only.
- 2Press Check Answer or Enter. Each letter changes color to show how close you are.
- 3You have 6 tries. Stuck? Need a hint? asks the AI tutor for a nudge without giving the term away.
- 4After the round, read the explanation, ask the AI to explain it, share your result, or press Next.
- ARight letter, right spot
- AIn the term, wrong spot
- ANot in the term
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Topics in the FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) Vocabulary Game
Electricity and Electronics
Drawings and Weight
Materials and Hardware
Ground Ops and Corrosion
Math and Physics
Regulations and Inspections
Airframe Structures
Flight Controls and Rotorcraft
Landing Gear and Hydraulics
Environmental and Cabin Systems
Airframe Electrical and Avionics
Aircraft Fuel Systems
Fire Protection
Reciprocating and Turbine Engines
Engine Electrical and Ignition
Engine Fuel, Oil, and Props
Sources for these terms (10)
- FAA-S-ACS-1: Aviation Mechanic General, Airframe, and Powerplant Airman Certification Standards · Source checked 2026-11-02
- FAA-G-ACS-1: Aviation Mechanic General, Airframe, and Powerplant Airman Certification Standards Companion Guide (Change 2) · Source checked 2026-11-02
- FAA-H-8083-30B: Aviation Maintenance Technician Handbook – General · Source checked 2026-11-02
- FAA-H-8083-31B: Aviation Maintenance Technician Handbook – Airframe · Source checked 2026-11-02
- FAA-H-8083-32B: Aviation Maintenance Technician Handbook – Powerplant · Source checked 2026-11-02
- 14 CFR Part 21: Certification Procedures for Products and Articles (GovInfo) · Source checked 2026-11-02
- 14 CFR Part 39: Airworthiness Directives (GovInfo) · Source checked 2026-11-02
- 14 CFR Part 43: Maintenance, Preventive Maintenance, Rebuilding, and Alteration (GovInfo) · Source checked 2026-11-02
- 14 CFR Part 65: Certification: Airmen Other Than Flight Crewmembers (GovInfo) · Source checked 2026-11-02
- 14 CFR Part 91: General Operating and Flight Rules (GovInfo) · Source checked 2026-11-02
About the FAA A&P Mechanic Exam
The FAA A&P mechanic path combines the Aviation Maintenance Technician General, Airframe, and Powerplant knowledge tests that feed into the oral and practical certification process. The written tests cover core maintenance math and electricity, aircraft structures and systems, and reciprocating/turbine powerplant inspection, operation, and troubleshooting.
Exam sponsor: FAA / PSI. The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.
Assessment
3 separate knowledge tests: AMG General (60), AMA Airframe (100), AMP Powerplant (100)
Time Limit
2 hours per test (6 hours total)
Passing Score
70% on each knowledge test
Fees, eligibility, and exam policies can change. Confirm them with the exam sponsor before applying or paying.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the FAA A&P vocabulary game free?
Yes. The game is free to play with no sign-up. Signing in adds AI explanations for any term.
How does the FAA A&P vocabulary game work?
Each round shows a clue for one of 44 FAA A&P terms. Guess the term in six tries: green means the right letter in the right spot, yellow means the letter is in the term but in another spot, and gray means it is not in the term. After the round, read the explanation and play the next term.
Where do the FAA A&P terms come from?
OpenExamPrep researched each term from the FAA / PSI content outline and primary sources, listed under Sources on this page. The game is independent study material, not an official exam resource.
How is the FAA A&P knowledge testing path structured?
The FAA mechanic path uses three separate multiple-choice knowledge tests: AMG General, AMA Airframe, and AMP Powerplant. You must pass the applicable knowledge test or tests before moving to the oral and practical exams with a Designated Mechanic Examiner.
What score do I need to pass the FAA A&P written exams?
You need 70% on each individual knowledge test. The current FAA testing matrix lists AMG at 60 questions, AMA at 100 questions, and AMP at 100 questions, with 2 hours allotted to each test.