Pass the FAA Airframe with confidence — not just luck.
14 subject areas taught in plain English + FAA-format drills + an AI tutor that answers you 24/7. The rapid drilling you'd get from Sheppard, plus the real teaching Sheppard skips. Try Module 1 free before you commit.
Airframe covers more systems than any other A&P written.
Sheet metal. Fabric. Composites. Flight controls. Landing gear. Hydraulics. Environmental. Instruments. Comm/nav. Fuel. Electrical. Ice & rain. Fire protection. Rotorcraft. That's a lot to hold in your head on test day.
Question-bank drills get you through the FAA.
Sheppard, Prepware, ASA — cram the FAA's question bank until you can spot the right letter. Proven to work for test day. That's real value.
But 14 systems is too much to memorize blindly.
The FAA rewords its questions. Under time pressure and volume, memorized letters slip. And the DME will ask you to explain systems you'll never see on a flashcard.
ASM does both. Rapid question-bank drilling for fluency, plus real teaching organized by system so the volume never buries you. One course. No trade-off.
Learn it. Drill it. Prove you know it.
Every module follows the same rhythm. Understanding first, then rapid practice, then a checkpoint that confirms you're ready.
Learn
Structured lessons in plain English with worked examples. Grounded in FAA handbooks and references so what you learn is actually correct.
Drill
Test-format practice questions built to mirror how the FAA words its bank. Rapid-fire fluency for test day — the same thing Sheppard does, integrated right into the course.
Prove
Module quizzes confirm you're ready to move on. A cumulative readiness assessment at the end confirms you're ready to sit for the FAA.
Every FAA Airframe subject area — one module each.
Structured across all 14 ACS subject areas (II.A–II.O). Every module includes lessons, knowledge checks, drilling questions, cheat sheet, and a graded quiz.
Metallic Structures
Sheet metal, rivets, welding, heat treatment, forming.
Non-Metallic Structures
Wood, fabric coverings, composites, thermoplastics.
Flight Controls
Cables, pushrods, control surfaces, rigging, flutter.
Airframe Inspection
Annual/100-hour, ADs, recordkeeping, life-limited parts.
Landing Gear Systems
Struts, brakes, wheels, tires, nose-wheel steering.
Hydraulic & Pneumatic
Fluids, seals, pumps, actuators, valves, accumulators.
Environmental Systems
Pressurization, heating, A/C, oxygen, avionics cooling.
Instrument Systems
Pitot-static, gyros, compass, EFIS, fuel qty, warnings.
Comm & Navigation
Radios, antennas, VOR/ILS, GPS, ADS-B, autopilot.
Aircraft Fuel Systems
Tanks, cells, contamination, fueling/defueling, safety.
Aircraft Electrical
Batteries, DC/AC generation, wiring, connectors, troubleshoot.
Ice & Rain Control
Anti-ice, de-ice, rain removal, windshield care.
Fire Protection
Fire zones, detection, extinguishing agents, smoke/CO.
Rotorcraft + Water/Waste
Rotor systems, transmissions, water & waste systems.
An AI tutor that answers you — even at 2 AM.
Get stuck on a practice question? Don't understand the concept behind an answer? Ask the tutor. Plain-English explanations grounded in FAA references, the moment you need them.
- Ask any question in plain English — get a real explanation
- Explains WHY an answer is right, not just the letter
- Available 24/7 — no waiting for office hours
- Points you to the exact Airframe system to review next
Real screen. Real tutor. Real answers.
The training earns the recommendation.
The hands-on approach, real-world examples, and clear instructions gained me new skills and strengthened what I already knew. My confidence went way up.
Great learning experience from start to finish. The hands-on training and instructor support made it easy to build skills and really understand the material.
Lock in lifetime access before you close this tab.
Pay how you want. Try Module 1 free before you commit. Full refund inside 7 days if it's not the right fit — no hoops. Need all three writtens? Get the bundle and save.
- All 14 FAA Airframe subjects — taught & drilled
- AI tutor answers you 24/7
- Lifetime access · never expires
- All 14 FAA Airframe subjects — taught & drilled
- AI tutor answers you 24/7
- Lifetime access · never expires
- All 14 FAA Airframe subjects — taught & drilled
- AI tutor answers you 24/7
- Lifetime access · never expires
- All three FAA writtens — taught + drilled
- AI tutor across the whole path
- Placement test + readiness checks
- Lifetime access · progress carries over
Prep courses — not a substitute for FAA Part 147 or 14 CFR §65. The FAA determines eligibility and certification.
Companies hiring A&P mechanics right now.
Passing the writtens is the credential. The job is the payoff. Every logo below is a real employer in our placement network — once you're certified, our staffing partner Total Aviation Staffing connects you with the ones that fit your background and location.
Common questions.
Do I need to pass General before Airframe?
Yes. The FAA requires you to pass the General knowledge test before you can sit for the Airframe written. If you haven't done General yet, start there — or grab the bundle and get all three.
How is this different from Sheppard Air or Prepware?
Question-bank apps like Sheppard show you the FAA's questions and answers — you memorize them and pass. That's real, and we include the same rapid drilling right in the course. What Sheppard doesn't give you: teaching that organizes 14 systems in your head, plus the reasoning skills the DME will test in the oral. ASM gives you both. Drill for the test. Learn for the career.
The Airframe is huge. Can I really learn 14 systems online?
Yes — because we organize it. Every module covers one system at a time, taught in plain English with worked examples (including rivet edge distance and bend math). Knowledge checks after each section confirm the material clicked before you move on. The AI tutor is there 24/7 for anything that doesn't. It's not "watch a lecture and hope" — it's structured, checkpointed, and built for the volume.
Is this instead of the FAA Part 147 school?
No. This is written test prep — it prepares you to pass the FAA Airframe knowledge test. To be eligible to sit for the test in the first place, you need documented experience (civilian or military) or a Part 147 approval. Not sure? Start here.
What if I don't pass on the first try?
You get a 7-day money-back guarantee at purchase. Beyond that: lifetime access means you can keep studying, retake drilling questions as many times as you want, and use the AI tutor to work through weak systems. The FAA charges $175 for a retake attempt — that's their fee, not ours.
Do I get lifetime access?
Yes. One-time or payment plan — either way, access is yours forever. Not a subscription, nothing to cancel.
Can I get all three courses instead?
Yes — the Complete A&P Written Prep Bundle is $599 for all three (General + Airframe + Powerplant). You save $298 vs buying them separately. Most candidates need all three, so if that's you, the bundle is the move.
Do you offer an in-person option?
Yes. Our In-Person Program in San Antonio adds a dedicated study room + facilitator + hands-on Oral & Practical prep in our shop. Different price, different value.
Pass the Airframe with the 14 systems organized for you.
Instant access. Study on your schedule. 7-day money-back guarantee — if it's not the right fit, get a full refund, no hoops.
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