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Tool List
 
AVIATION MAINTENANCE TOOL LIST* rev.08/06
The following is a list of the required hand tools you will need for Aviation Maintenance
(AER).  You will be required to bring your tools to each laboratory period, unless advised
otherwise by your instructor.  Storage of tools in the lab area will be at your own risk.
If you do not have the tools required to perform the practical projects you will receive
no credit for the project.  You may or may not be allowed to make up this project. 
1 Tool Box (No Rollaways)
2 Padlock
3 1/4 inch drive 12 Point Socket Set with at least the following sizes:  3/16", 7/32",1/4", 
9/32",5/16", 11/32", 3/8", 7/16", 1/2", & 9/16", 1/4" universal joint and ratchet.
4 3/8" drive 12Point Socket Set with at least the following sizes: 3/8", 7/16" 1/2", 9/16"
5/8", 11/16" 3/4", 1/4", 5/16", 11/32", 13/16", 7/8", extensions 3" and 6" and ratchet.
5 1/2 inch drive 7/8" Deep Socket 12 Point with a minimum 3" Length
6 3/8 inch to 1/2 inch adapter, 3/8" to 1/4"
7 6 inch flexible steel ruler, 10ths, 100ths, 32nds, & 64ths
8 8 foot Steel Tape
9 4 inch common screwdriver
10 8 inch common screwdriver
11 1 1/2 inch (stubby) common screwdriver
12 1 1/2 inch (stubby) # Phillips screwdriver
13 6 inch #2 Phillips screwdriver 
14 Combindation Wrench Set 1/4", 11/32", 3/8", 7/16", 1/2", 9/16", 5/8", 11/16", 3/4"
13/16", and 7/8"
15 6 inch duckbill pliers with serrations
16 6 inch combination pliers
17 6 inch longnose pliers
18 6 inch diagonal cutters
19 File Handle
20 File Card
21 10 inch flat fileSingle Smooth Cut
22 10 inch flat fileDouble Bastard Cut
23 10 inch 1/2 round file Single Smooth Cut
24 8 inch round file Single Smooth Cut
25 3/16 inch center punch
26 Pin Punch Set with at least the following sizes: 3/32", 1/8", 5/32", & 3/16"
27 Combination Square
28 Softface Mallet, approximately 2" in diameter
29 Hacksaw frame
30 18 teeth hacksaw blade - 4ea.
31 32 teeth hacksaw blade - 4ea.
32 8 ounce ballpeen hammer
33 1 inch diamter round Inspection Mirror with extendable handle steel back-NO PLASTIC
34 2 inch round or rectangular Inspection Mirror with extandable handle steel back-NO PLASTIC
35 1 Pair Mickey Mouse hearing protectors Min 130Db.
36 1 Pair Safety glasses with clear lenses
37 Magnifying glass with at least 10X power (ANY SIZE)
38 Dial Caliper calibrated in .001 - NO PLASTIC
39 D cell Flashlight with batteries -Flashlight must work -Non Sparking
40 10 inch wire brush
41 5/64" thru 1/4 inch Allen Wrench Set
42 24 test leads, #16 wire, 24 inches long with Alligator Clips
43 14 thru 40 thread pitch gage.
44 6 inch divider
45 2 inch opening, light duty C-Clamps (3)                                                      Page 1 of 2
AVIATION MAINTENANCE TOOL LIST*   (con.'t.)
46 Pocket Knife
47 Drill bits, #10, #21, #30, #40, 3/32", 1/8", 5/32" (Need at least 2 each #30 & #40)
48 Digital Multi-Meter (VOM) with at least 10amp DC (Check with Instructor before Purchase)
49 Fuses for the multi-meter
50 Feeler Gauge with  .0015" thickness - .025
51 Cold Chisel 1/2"
52 Mechanical fingers with minimum length 12".
53 Fiber particle/Dust Mask (Purchase before Airframe II)
54 The following is needed for welding class:  
            1 Pair monogoggle Oxy-Acetylene cutting and welding goggles with shade #5
            Friction Lighter
            1 Pair Lightweight Welder's Gloves
            Welders Cap
            1 Set Long Style Tip Cleaners
            Soap Stone
*This list is subject to change to meet department requirements.
*Tools requried for each course will be identified by Instructor.
*Tools not on this list must be approved by the instructor before use.
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