Aviation Maintenance Technology

Aviation Maintenance Technology tool and supplies list

This list is for a minimum tool set for use during the Aviation Maintenance Technology (AMT) program. Keep a separate copy of this list, with quantity and cost, as an inventory checklist for insurance purposes.

Wrench sets

Must contain at least the following items:

Socket wrench set, 1/4″ Drive – (12 point)
Tool Type Details
Ratchet handle 1/4″ Drive (Fine tooth preferred – 72 tooth)
Extension 1/4″ Drive 3″ Long
Extension 1/4″ Drive 6″ Long
Adapter 1/4″ to 3/8″ Drive
Speeder handle 1/4″ Drive
Drive bit holder (Apex-style) 1/4” Drive 1/4” Hex Non-magnetic, for replaceable screwdriver bits
Socket 1/4″ Drive Shallow 3/16″
Socket 1/4″ Drive Shallow 7/32″
Socket 1/4″ Drive Shallow 1/4″
Socket 1/4″ Drive Shallow 9/32″
Socket 1/4″ Drive Shallow 5/16″
Socket 1/4″ Drive Shallow 11/32″
Socket 1/4″ Drive Shallow 3/8″
Socket 1/4″ Drive Shallow 7/16″
Socket 1/4″ Drive Shallow 1/2″
Socket 1/4″ Drive Shallow 9/16″
Socket wrench set, 3/8″ Drive – (12 Point)
Tool Type Details
Ratchet handle 3/8″ Drive (Fine tooth preferred – 72 tooth)
Extension 3/8″ Drive 3″ Long
Extension 3/8″ Drive 6″ Long
Universal joint 3/8″ Drive
Adapter 3/8″ to 1/4″ Drive
Adapter 3/8″ to 1/2″ Drive
Socket 3/8″ Drive Shallow 3/8″
Socket 3/8″ Drive Shallow 7/16″
Socket 3/8″ Drive Shallow 1/2″
Socket 3/8″ Drive Shallow 9/16″
Socket 3/8″ Drive Shallow 5/8″
Socket 3/8″ Drive Shallow 11/16″
Socket 3/8″ Drive Shallow 3/4”
Special socket and wrench
Tool Type Details
Socket Spark plug 3/8″ Drive (ATS 950 or equivalent)
Wrench 6-point Combination (brake bleeding tool)
Combination wrench set, 12 Point, open-box end
Tool Type Details
Wrench Combination 5/16″
Wrench Combination 11/32″
Wrench Combination 3/8″
Wrench Combination 7/16″
Wrench Combination 1/2″
Wrench Combination 9/16″
Wrench Combination 5/8″
Wrench Combination 11/16″
Wrench Combination 3/4″
Wrench Combination 13/16″
Wrench Combination 7/8″
Pliers
  • “Channel lock” style, 10″
  • Duck bill, 8″
  • Needle nose, 6″
  • Diagonal cutter, flush type, 8″
  • Diagonal cutter, full-flush type, 6”
  • Common slip joint, 8″
  • “Vice grip” style, 6″
  • Safety-wire pliers, Milbar® Model 25W or equivalent
Measuring tools
  • Outside micrometer, 0-1″ range (Vernier scale graduated to .0001″), not digital
  • Dial caliper, graduated scale to .001″, not digital or plastic
  • Machinist’s square, sliding head with spirit level, includes 12″ scale with 1/8”, 1/16” and 1/32”, 1/64” graduations
  • Scale, 6″ specification 5R (1/10″, 1/100″, 1/32″, and 1/64″ graduations)
  • Steel tape rule, 24 ft. minimum
  • Multimeter (Fluke™ Model 115 or 117, better preferred) (If purchasing new, wait until attending AMT 102 for specification details)
Inspection tools
  • Inspection mirror (approx. 2″ size; round or rectangular)
  • Flashlight with holster, single LED only
  • 10 power magnifying glass*
  • 3 to 5 power magnifier, should be 2-to-3-inch diameter*
Screwdrivers
  • Magna tip or equivalent, approx. 8″ long with four replaceable 1/4″ hex Apex-style tips, ratcheting recommended. Tips should be the following:
    • #1 Phillips
    • #2 Phillips (4 or more extra bits)
    • Small straight slot
    • Medium straight slot
  • DZUS (special fastener) quarter turn tool
  • Screwdriver set, 9 piece minimum (must include straight slot and Phillips)
  • Straight slot stubby, approx. 1″ long blade 1/4″ blade width (may be included in above set)
  • Phillips stubby, approx. 1″ long blade with #2 tip (may be included in above set)
Metal working tools
  • Automatic center punch
  • Scribe (one 90-degree end & one straight end)
  • Hack saw frame, 12″, with:
    • Blade, 18 tpi (teeth per inch)
    • Blade, 24 tpi
    • Blade, 32 tpi
  • File, flat, smooth, single cut, 8″
  • File, flat, medium, double cut, 8″
  • File, round, smooth, 8″
  • File handles, wood or plastic (one for each file)
  • File card and brush
  • Pin punch, sized in inches – 1/16, 3/32, 1/8, 5/32, 3/16, 1/4, 5/16
Safety equipment
  • Mechanic’s gloves
  • Welding gloves, all leather, gauntlet-type*
  • Respirator, half-face, organic vapor/dust, activated charcoal type, similar to Honeywell North RU8500, with re-sealable storage bag (sized for your face without beard)
  • Dust masks, disposable (similar to 3M multi-purpose, N95)
  • Hearing protection, ear-muff style and ear plugs*
  • Eye protection must meet ANSI Z87 in frames, clear lens, non-tinted, over glasses style for prescription lens/frames or prescription lens/frames meeting ANSI Z87
Other tools
  • Ball peen hammer, 12 oz.
  • Dead-blow hammer, 10 to 16 oz., soft faced, (no exposed metal)
  • Magnetic pick-up tool, telescoping
  • Mechanical fingers (flexible pick-up tool with spring jaws)
  • Hex key wrench set (Allen wrench) fractional, .050″ to 3/16″ range
  • Wire strippers, 10 – 22 AWG range, (heavy duty, automatic)
  • Terminal crimping tool, 10 – 22 AWG, (ratcheting style)
  • Tire valve core tool, low profile
  • O-ring extraction tool, brass only (similar to Parker®)
Toolbox
  • Toolbox – top box only (no bottom or roller box)
    • Maximum dimensions :
      • Width – 26”
      • Height – 20”
      • Depth – 12”
  • Cloth tool bag, small (for transporting tools to projects)
  • Cable or chain with lock (used to secure box in designated toolbox storage areas)
Computer
  • Laptop or tablet, Windows or Android OS recommended, capable of running full browser and MS Office 2016+
    • PC – Windows 11 or 10
    • Mac – macOS 10.15 to 14.0+
    • iPad – iOS 12.0+
    • Chromebook
Supplies
  • 1/4″ Graph paper
  • Colored highlighting markers
  • Colored pencils
  • #2 Pencils (for Scantron tests)
  • “Ultra fine point” permanent marker, “Sharpie” style (used to mark sheet metal)*
  • Clip board
  • Pencil compass
  • Plastic protractor
  • Calculator, must be non-programmable (scientific, with inverting capability) for use during tests

* Indicates tools or supplies that are available in the Rock Creek Bookstore.