FAA Regulations Every A&P Student Should Know: A Blog Post and Study Guide
Studying FAA regulations for the A&P certificate can feel overwhelming at first. There are a lot of regulation numbers, legal definitions, recordkeeping rules, inspection requirements, and certification terms that all seem to run together. The trick is not to memorize every regulation word-for-word. The goal is to understand what each regulation does and how it fits into aircraft maintenance. For A&P students, the most important regulations usually come from: 14 CFR Part 39 — Airworthiness Directives 14 CFR Part 43 — Maintenance, preventive maintenance, rebuilding, and alterations 14 CFR Part 65 — Mechanic certification, privileges, and limitations 14 CFR Part 91 — Aircraft maintenance responsibility, inspections, and records 14 CFR Part 21 — Certification of aircraft, engines, propellers, and parts This post is written as both a blog article and a study guide. Each section explains the regulation in plain language, why it matters to a mechanic, and what you should remember for the written, oral, and practical exams. ...