Tools & Supplies

Vendor information supplied through the program is for students’ educational purposes only and does not constitute an endorsement.
Required Textbooks 312
The list of designated textbooks for each program can be found below. Books marked with an asterik can be downloaded free from the FAA, however, the BRCC Bookstore can order hardbound copies (highly recommended) upon request:

  1. Aviation Maintenance Technology Program
    • Advisory Circular 43.13-1B/2B with Change 1*
    • Aircraft Weight and Balance Handbook*
    • Aviation Maintenance Technician Handbook – General*
    • Aviation Maintenance Technician Handbook – Airframe (Volume 1 and 2)*
    • Aviation Maintenance Technician Handbook – Powerplant (Volume1 and 2)*
    • Aviation Mechanic Handbook, 6th Edition or Standard Aviation Maintenance Handbook, or Mechanic’s Toolbox
    • Dictionary of Aeronautical Terms or The Aviation Dictionary
    • FARs for Aviation Maintenance Technician*
    • Non Destructive and Ultrasonic Testing*
    • Basic Technical  Mathematics
  2. LSA Program
    • Advisory Circular 43.13-1B with Change 1*
    • Aviation Maintenance Technician Handbook – General*
    • Aviation Maintenance Technician Handbook – Airframe (Volume 1 and 2)*
    • Aviation Maintenance Technician Handbook – Powerplant (Volume1 and 2)*
    • Aviation Mechanic Handbook, 6th Edition or Standard Aviation Maintenance Handbook, or Mechanic’s Toolbox
    • FARs for Aviation Maintenance Technician*
    • Light Sport Aircraft Inspection Procedures

Notes:

  1. Students will be eligible for discounts with some vendors; SnapOn, MAC Tools, and MATCO Tools. Contact the program director for more vendor information.
  2. Students must be enrolled “full time” (a minimum of 12 semester credits to be eligible for most tool manufacturer’s student discount programs).

Sample AMT Tool Lists
Required Tools

  • Pencil, pen, and for AMT 255/256 colored pencils.
  • Tool Box with lock Maximum recommended size 26″ long x 12″ wide x 15″ high
  • Adapter, 1/2” Male to 3/8” Female and 7/8″ deep 1/2″ drive socket or an Aircraft Spark Plug Socket
  • Caliper, 6”
  • Chemical Resistant, Gauntlet Style Gloves
  • Cold Chisel, 1/4” (or 5/16″)
  • Combination Square
  • Disposable Nitrile Glove, 100@
  • Ear Protection
  • Feeler Gauge Set
  • File Card
  • Files
    • Mill File, 8″, Single Cut
    • Round File, 8”, Single Cut
    • Half Round File, 8”, Single Cut
  • Goggles
    • Safety
  • Hacksaw with Assorted Blades (adjustable NOT recommended)
  • Hammers
    • Ball Peen
    • Soft Faced
  • Inspection Light
  • Inspection Mirror
  • Magnifying Glass (10 Power)
  • Fractional  Drill Index (1/16″-1/2″, by 1/64″), Numbered Drills 2@ #8, #13, #21, #30, #40 (preferably 135°). 1/16″ cobalt drill bit.
  • Pick-up Tool, Magnetic
  • Pliers
    • Channel Lock
    • Diagonal Cutting
    • Duckbill
    • Longnose
    • Snap Ring Pliers (Int/Ext)
  • Protective Clothing for Welding
  • Punches
    • Center Punch (Pencil Style Automatic Center Punch recommended)
    • Punch Set, Pin
    • Punch Set, Aligning
  • Respirator, NIOSH/MSHA-approved*
  • Ruler, Steel, 6” (Fractions, Decimals)
  • Safety Wire,
    • .020″, 1#
    • .032”, 1#
    • .040”, 1#
  • Scissors
  • Screwdrivers
    • Screwdriver Set, Common
    • Screwdriver Set, Phillips
  • Scribe (may come in Combination Set)
  • Sockets
    • Socket Set, 1/4” Drive
    • Socket Set, 3/8” Drive
  • Vise Grips
  • Volt-Ohm Meter, Digital
  • Wrenches
    • Adjustable, 4″
    • Adjustable, 10″
    • Wrench Set, Combination (5/16”-7/8”)
    • Wrench Set, Allen (1/16”-3/8”)

Recommended Tools

  • Drive Torque Wrench w/removable ratchet head and crow foot adapters
  • ¼” Drive Hex Socket Drivers
  • Gloves
    • Disposable Polyethylene (100)
    • Solvent-resistant
  • Pliers, Cleco
  • ¼” Drive Multi-Position Head Ratchet
  • Ratcheting Screwdriver
  • ¼” Universal Sockets
  • 4-way Angle Head Wrench Set
  • Aircraft Vacuum Pump Wrench

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(NOT INCLUDED in this kit are the following required tools:
Caliper, 6”, Chemical Resistant, Gauntlet Style Gloves, Disposable Nitrile Glove, 100@, Ear Protection, Round File, 8”, Single Cut, Safety Goggles, Magnifying Glass (10 Power), Drill Bits (preferably 135°), Snap Ring Pliers (Int/Ext), Protective Clothing for Welding, Respirator, NIOSH/MSHA-approved*, .020″, 1#, .032”, 1#, .040”, 1#, Safety Wire, Scissors, Vise Grips, Volt-Ohm Meter, Digital, Adjustable, 4″ & 10” Wrenches.)