A&P
Transportation & Travel abbreviation · Aviation
| Stands for | Airframe and powerplant |
|---|---|
| Categories | Transportation & Travel |
A&P stands for Airframe and powerplant, an aviation abbreviation.
FAA mechanic certificate with both airframe and powerplant ratings, authorizing the holder to maintain, repair and approve most civil aircraft for return to service. Applicants need 30 months of practical experience or graduation from an FAA-approved Part 147 school, plus written, oral and practical exams.
Example: The flight school is hiring an A&P to handle 100-hour inspections on its fleet of Cessnas.
Usage notes
Military maintenance experience can count toward eligibility. Annual inspections require the additional Inspection Authorization (IA). Outside the US the equivalent is usually a licensed aircraft maintenance engineer, with EASA-style categories such as B1 (mechanical) and B2 (avionics).
Related abbreviations
More aviation abbreviations
- ACARS – Aircraft Communications Addressing and Reporting System
- ACC – Area control centre
- ADF – Automatic direction finder
- ADIZ – Air defense identification zone
- ADS-B – Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast
- AGL – Above ground level
- AIM – Aeronautical Information Manual
- AIRMET – Airmen's Meteorological Information
- AME – Aircraft maintenance engineer
- AOG – Aircraft on ground
- AP – Autopilot
- APU – Auxiliary power unit