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Aviation Mechanic Airframe (AMA) Knowledge Test practice exams
The FAA's Airframe knowledge test for the A&P mechanic certificate — practice against the Aviation Mechanic ACS, with every answer explained.
Or read 15 sample questions with answers.
About the AMA exam
The Aviation Mechanic Airframe (AMA) test covers the structures and systems of the aircraft: sheet metal and composites, flight controls, landing gear, hydraulics, environmental and oxygen systems, instruments, fuel and electrical systems, ice and fire protection, rotorcraft basics and water and waste systems.
The test follows Section II of the Aviation Mechanic ACS (FAA-S-ACS-1). These practice exams cover all fifteen airframe subject areas in the proportions the FAA publishes.
The real exam
Public information published by FAA. A ExamWize practice exam matches this format — it is not a copy of the exam's contents.
- Format
- 100 multiple-choice questions in 2 hours, at an FAA airman knowledge testing center.
- Cost
- Testing fees are set by the testing center — check current pricing when you schedule.
- Scoring
- The minimum passing grade is 70 percent (14 CFR 65.17). Practice scores here use the same 70% pass line.
- Validity
- Passing the knowledge test is one step; the oral and practical tests complete the Airframe rating.
Practice by exam topic
ExamWize practice exams draw questions in these same proportions, from a bank of 596 AMA questions. Open a topic for what it covers and free questions with answers.
- Metallic Structures· 60 questions10%
- Non-Metallic Structures· 40 questions7%
- Flight Controls· 37 questions6%
- Airframe Inspection· 58 questions10%
- Landing Gear Systems· 37 questions6%
- Hydraulic and Pneumatic Systems· 40 questions7%
- Environmental Systems· 36 questions6%
- Aircraft Instrument Systems· 38 questions6%
- Communication, Light Signals, and Runway Lighting Systems· 36 questions6%
- Aircraft Fuel Systems· 36 questions6%
- Aircraft Electrical Systems· 36 questions6%
- Ice and Rain Control Systems· 35 questions6%
- Airframe Fire Protection Systems· 37 questions6%
- Rotorcraft Fundamentals· 36 questions6%
- Water and Waste Systems· 34 questions6%
Who it's for
- Students at Part 147 aviation maintenance technician schools
- Mechanics qualifying for the Airframe rating through practical experience
- Anyone retaking the AMA who wants to target weak subject areas
How to prepare
- Metallic structures and airframe inspection carry the most weight — know rivets, bend layout and inspection practices.
- Learn each system's key components: accumulators, relief and selector valves, oleo struts, outflow valves.
- Know instrument plumbing: which instruments use pitot, static or gyro inputs.
- Review ice, fire and oxygen systems, including detector types and extinguishing agents.
See the free AMA cheat sheet for a one-page domain summary, and the content policy for how these questions are written.
Free AMA practice resources
- 15 free AMA practice questionsSpread across the exam's topics, each with the answer and an explanation for every option.
- Free 10-question diagnosticA quick, scored check of where you stand, with no account needed.
- AMA cheat sheetThe topics and the facts that come up most, on one page.
- AMA study guideHow to plan your preparation.
AMA exam FAQ
- What is the format of the AMA exam?
- 100 multiple-choice questions in 2 hours, at an FAA airman knowledge testing center.
- How much does the AMA exam cost?
- Testing fees are set by the testing center — check current pricing when you schedule.
- How is the AMA exam scored?
- The minimum passing grade is 70 percent (14 CFR 65.17). Practice scores here use the same 70% pass line.
- How long is the credential valid?
- Passing the knowledge test is one step; the oral and practical tests complete the Airframe rating.
- How many AMA practice questions does ExamWize have?
- 596 original practice questions, drawn into full practice exams in the same format and domain proportions as the real AMA. Every option has its own explanation.
- Are these real AMA exam questions?
- No. Every question is original, written from FAA's public content outline — never copied from the real exam or from exam dumps. They match the real exam's format, not its contents.
- Can I try ExamWize for free?
- Yes. The free diagnostic has 10 AMA practice questions with a full explanation for every answer, and no account is needed.