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Key Facts: FAA Aviation Mechanic — Airframe (AMA) Exam
100
Questions on the Official AMA Test
FAA airman knowledge test (AMA)
2 hours
Time Limit
FAA airman knowledge testing
70%
Passing Score
FAA airman knowledge testing
~$175
PSI Testing Fee
FAA / PSI airman knowledge testing
14 CFR 65
Eligibility Regulation
14 CFR Part 65
PSI
Computer-Based Test Provider
FAA airman knowledge testing
The FAA AMA test is a 100-question multiple-choice airman knowledge test with a 2-hour time limit and a 70% passing score, delivered by computer at PSI testing centers. It is a separate test from the General (AMG) and Powerplant (AMP) tests, and eligibility is governed by 14 CFR Part 65 through an FAA-approved Part 147 school or documented practical experience. This free bank provides 100 selected-response practice questions mapped to the official airframe subject areas.
Sample FAA Aviation Mechanic — Airframe (AMA) Practice Questions
Try these sample questions to review concepts for the FAA Aviation Mechanic — Airframe (AMA) exam. Each question includes a detailed explanation. Start the interactive quiz above for the full 120+ question experience with AI tutoring.
1When laying out a row of rivets, what is the minimum acceptable edge distance for a protruding-head rivet, expressed in rivet shank diameters?
2Which heat-treated aluminum-alloy rivets are commonly called 'icebox rivets' because cold storage retards their age hardening after heat treatment?
3The standard universal shop head formed on a properly driven solid rivet should be approximately what dimensions relative to the original shank diameter (D)?
4What is the purpose of dimpling thin sheet metal before installing a flush (countersunk) rivet?
5In sheet-metal bend layout, the term 'setback' refers to the distance from which point to the bend tangent line?
6For a 90-degree bend, setback equals the bend radius plus which other value?
7What is the primary advantage of using alclad aluminum sheet for airframe skins?
8When repairing a damaged stressed-skin structure, the strength of a patch should be designed to do which of the following?
9Which inspection method is most appropriate for detecting subsurface delamination in a composite honeycomb sandwich panel?
10In a fiber-reinforced composite laminate, the primary purpose of the matrix (resin) is to do what?
About the FAA Aviation Mechanic — Airframe (AMA) Exam
The FAA Aviation Mechanic — Airframe Knowledge Test (test code AMA) is the written examination required for the Airframe rating on the FAA mechanic certificate. It covers the airframe subject areas in 14 CFR Part 65 and the Aviation Mechanic Airframe ACS (FAA-S-ACS-1), including sheet-metal and composite structures, landing gear, hydraulics and pneumatics, electrical, rigging, fuel, environmental, instrument, comm/nav, fire protection, ice and rain control, welding, and warning systems.
Exam sponsor: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.
Assessment
100 multiple-choice, 2 hours, 70% to pass, computer-based via PSI (official FAA AMA test, separate from General & Powerplant); this practice bank is 100 selected-response items
Time Limit
2 hours
Passing Score
70%
Reported exam pass rate: 74% (FAA CY2025). This describes exam candidates, not OpenExamPrep users or results from using our resources. Exam sponsor website
Fees, eligibility, and exam policies can change. Confirm them with the exam sponsor before applying or paying.
Our practice resources: topics covered
We aim to reflect publicly available exam outlines and topic information in our study resources. Coverage, format, and difficulty may differ from the actual exam, and we cannot guarantee that every detail is accurate or current. Confirm exam requirements, fees, and policies with the official exam sponsor.
Metallic Structures
Sheet metal layout, riveting, and structural repair
Non-Metallic Structures
Composites, wood structures, fabric covering, and finishes
Flight Controls
Control surfaces, cable rigging, and balancing
Airframe Inspection
Required inspections, records, and conformity
Landing Gear Systems
Gear, wheels, brakes, tires, and retraction systems
Hydraulic and Pneumatic Systems
Fluids, actuators, seals, and power systems
Environmental Systems
Cabin atmosphere control, pressurization, and oxygen
Aircraft Instrument Systems
Pitot-static, gyroscopic, and electronic instruments
Communication, Light Signals, and Runway Lighting Systems
Avionics installations, antennas, and aircraft lighting
Aircraft Fuel Systems
Tanks, fuel quantity indication, and fueling safety
Aircraft Electrical Systems
Wiring, circuit protection, and power generation
Ice and Rain Control Systems
Anti-ice, de-ice, and rain removal systems
Airframe Fire Protection Systems
Fire detection loops and extinguishing systems
Rotorcraft Fundamentals
Helicopter rotor systems and vibration
Water and Waste Systems
Potable water and lavatory systems
Preparing for the FAA Aviation Mechanic — Airframe (AMA) Exam
What You Need to Know
- Passing score: 70%
- Assessment: 100 multiple-choice, 2 hours, 70% to pass, computer-based via PSI (official FAA AMA test, separate from General & Powerplant); this practice bank is 100 selected-response items
- Time limit: 2 hours
- Exam / certification fees: ~$175 (PSI testing fee) Official sources
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FAA Aviation Mechanic — Airframe (AMA): Suggested Study Strategy
Frequently Asked Questions
How many questions are on the FAA Airframe (AMA) knowledge test?
The official FAA Airframe knowledge test, test code AMA, is 100 multiple-choice questions. This free practice bank also provides 100 selected-response questions mapped to the 14 CFR Part 65 and FAA-S-ACS-1 airframe subject areas so you can rehearse the full blueprint.
What is the time limit and passing score for the AMA test?
You get 2 hours to complete the 100-question AMA test, and you must score at least 70% to pass. Because pacing allows roughly a minute per question, the bigger challenge is content breadth across structures, systems, inspection, and regulations rather than raw speed.
Is the Airframe test the same as the General or Powerplant test?
No. The Airframe (AMA) test is a separate airman knowledge test from the General (AMG) and Powerplant (AMP) tests. A full Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) certificate path requires passing General plus the rating-specific knowledge tests and the matching oral and practical tests.
Where and how is the FAA AMA test administered?
The AMA test is a computer-based airman knowledge test delivered at PSI testing centers. The testing fee is approximately $175, and you must be authorized to test in the Airframe rating before scheduling.
What do I need to be eligible for the Airframe knowledge test?
Eligibility is governed by 14 CFR Part 65: you generally qualify through graduation from an FAA-approved Part 147 aviation maintenance technician school or by documenting the required practical experience. You must also be able to read, write, speak, and understand English.
What subjects should I focus on most for the Airframe test?
Sheet-metal and non-metallic structures (including composites) is the largest area, followed by landing gear, hydraulics and pneumatics, and airframe electrical systems. Inspection rules, fuel, environmental, instrument, and the smaller systems subjects still appear, so study the full blueprint rather than only the heaviest topics.