AMT Helper Course Supplies

Required books:

• Jeppsen General Training Kit

Required Equipment

• OSHA approved safety goggles
• Hearing protectors
• Loose leaf notebook/paper
• Pencils and ink pens

Tools (see below) must be in your possession by the end of the General course or before progressing to Airframe or Powerplant course..

Powerplant AMT Course Starting Supplies

Required books:

• Books required for the General phase
• Jeppesen A&P Technician Powerplant kit
• Recommended: Jeppesen Aviation Dictionary

Required Equipment:

• Minimum Required Tools (see below)

Airframe AMT Course Starting Supplies

Required books:

• Books required for General course
• ASA AMT Series Airframe Systems and ASA AMT Series Airframe Structures
• ASA Aviation Mechanic Handbook

Required Equipment:

• All equipment requred for General phase
• Tools (see below)
• Six inch steel rule
• 1/4", #21, #30, and #40 drill bits

Minimum Required Tool List
(Click here to download a checklist)

• Diagonal Cutting Pliers: 8"
• Duck Bill Pliers 8"
• Needle Nose Pliers 8"
• Slip Joint Pliers 8"
• Channel Lock Pliers 10" (Water Pump)
• Common Screw Driver Set: 4", 6" & 8"
• Phillips Screw Driver Set: #1 & #2 Tips
• 3/8" 12 Point Ratchet, Socket & Extension Set: 3/8" - 7/8"
• 3/8" Speed Handle
• 7/8" Deep Spark Plug Socket: 3/8" or *1/2" Drive
• 3/8" to *1/2" Square Drive Adapter
• 1/4" 12 Point Ratchet, Socket & Extension Set: 1/4" - 1/2"
• Combination Wrench Set: 1/4" - 7/8"
• Open End Wrench Set: 1/4" - 7/8"
• Adjustable Wrench Set: 8" & 12"
• Hex Key Wrench Set (Allen Wrenches)
• Plastic Tipped Hammer: 12 oz
• Ball Peen Hammer: 16 oz
• Center and Alignment Punch Set 1/8" - 3/8"
• Inspection Mirror
• Flash Light & Batteries
• Magnetic Pickup Tool
• Feeler Gage
• Hack Saw & Blades
• Scratch Awl
• Measuring Scale: 6"
• Tri Square: 12"
• Steel Measuring Tape: 12 foot
• Drill Bits: 2 each #40, #30, #21,#10, & 1/4"
• Tool Tote Box or Bag (Roller cabinets are not required.)

Approximate cost is between $450 - $500.
Suggested vendors – Sears, Home Depot, Lowe’s or from an independent company.

Lively Students are required to have their own tool sets prior to entering Airframe or Powerplant. Please note that tools listed are the for school purposes only. Many other tools may be needed in order to perform specific maintenance tasks when you get into the job market. Precision tools are recalibrated as necessary through approved calibration facilities or by using test equipment on campus.

Recommended additional supplies:

• Snap ring Pliers
• Assorted files Easy outs
• Adjustable wrenches
• Chisels
• 3/8" deep socket set
• 3/8" and 1/2" flex handle breaker bar
• 1/2" ratchet
• Vice grip pliers
• Putty knife
• Hacksaw
• Extra short (stubby) common and Phillips screwdrivers
• Off-set common and Phillips screwdrivers
• Scriber
• Ignition wrenches 3/16" to 3/8"
• Magnifying glass
• Safety wire pliers
• Aviation snips
• Scissors
• Mechanical fingers
• Pocket knife
• Curved needle nose pliers
• Pin punch set
• Wire stripper/crimper pliers

These tools are recommended only. Some may be used at certain locations and some may not. There are other specialized tools that may be required depending on location and job function.