Subject area N of 15
Rotorcraft Fundamentals
5-10% of the A&P Airframe test, about 5 to 10 of the 100 questions. The FAA's test standard lists 9 knowledge elements and 4 risk management elements for this area. Here is every one, plus sample questions to try.
What the FAA tests
From the aviation mechanic test standard, FAA-S-ACS-1.
Knowledge: what you must know
- AM.II.N.K1Rotorcraft aerodynamics.
- AM.II.N.K2Flight controls.
- AM.II.N.K3Transmissions.
- AM.II.N.K4Rigging requirements for rotary wing aircraft.
- AM.II.N.K5Design, type, and operation of rotor systems.
- AM.II.N.K6Helicopter skid shoe and tube inspection.
- AM.II.N.K7Rotor blade functions and construction.
- AM.II.N.K8Rotor vibrations, track, and balance.
- AM.II.N.K9Drive system vibrations and inspection.
Risk management: hazards you must be able to spot and manage
- AM.II.N.R1Working around helicopter blades during ground operations.
- AM.II.N.R2Ground-handling procedures.
- AM.II.N.R3Ground operations and functional tests.
- AM.II.N.R4Maintenance and inspection of rotorcraft systems and components.
Try 0 sample questions
Sample questions for this area are on their way. The full course covers it already.
Practice all of rotorcraft fundamentals
The full course has questions on every element listed here, with an explanation and FAA source for each.