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6 short readings for GEN-K, a topic at a time: what the test asks, and the sections that cover it. Sign in to tick them off as you read.

• FAA-H-8083-30B Aviation Maintenance Technician Handbook — General

1. Instrument types and reading K1, K2, S1–S3

   For the test: Measuring tools; calibration and accuracy; using calipers, micrometers and gauges

   • FAA-H-8083-30B Ch. 11: Layout and Measuring Tools · Micrometer Calipers · Reading a Micrometer · Vernier Scale · Slide Calipers · Dividers and Pencil Compasses

2. A survey of each method K3, S7

   For the test: NDT procedures and methods

   • FAA-H-8083-30B Ch. 10: Nondestructive Inspection/Testing · Magnetic Particle Inspection · Eddy Current Inspection · Ultrasonic Inspection · Radiographic Inspection · Acoustic Emission Inspection

3. The program types K4

   For the test: Inspection programs — progressive, 100-hour, annual

   • FAA-H-8083-30B Ch. 10: Progressive Inspections · Annual/100-Hour Inspections · Preflight/Postflight Inspections · Special Inspections · Required Inspections

4. The requirement R1

   For the test: Demagnetizing after magnetic particle inspection

   • FAA-H-8083-30B Ch. 10: Demagnetizing · Standard Demagnetizing Practice

5. Process steps for each S4, S5, S8

   For the test: Visual inspection; dye penetrant; tap test

   • FAA-H-8083-30B Ch. 10: Visual Inspection · Tap Testing

6. Inspect for AD compliance S6

   • FAA-H-8083-30B Ch. 10: Airworthiness Directives (ADs)