FAA A&P oral and practical exam prep

The all-in-one A&P oral and practical study app.

CertWrench turns the current FAA ACS and 8083 handbooks into one connected O&P study system with all the tools you need to prepare: an AKTR Study Plan, 822 reviewed flashcards, Mock Oral practice, 84 practical assignment drills, and cross-device progress tracking. Study, speak, rehearse, and always know what to work on next.

AKTR focus›Reviewed flashcards›Mock Oral›Practical scenarios

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Built directly from the current FAA source material behind the exam. Current Aviation Mechanic ACS, FAA 2023 General, Airframe, and Powerplant handbooks, and applicable federal regulations. Updated July 2026. Read the complete preparation guide.

CERTWRENCH A&P STUDY APP

ALL-IN-ONE O&P STUDY APP

One plan from AKTR focus to practical rehearsal.

822REVIEWED CARDS

MockORAL MODE

84ASSIGNMENTS

OPTIONAL BONUS • Printable PDFs included

All three ratingsGeneral, Airframe, Powerplant

ACS codes on the cardsSee the code and FAA source as you study

84 practical assignmentsAnswer first. Debrief after.

One-time purchaseBrowser app, practical prep, optional print PDFs

From written-test misses to spoken answers

Use your AKTR when you have it. Practice the full rating either way.

Upload a PDF or photo of your Airman Knowledge Test Report, or enter the codes yourself. Confirm what was read, open the matching flashcards, then run a Mock Oral with every answer hidden until the debrief.

Your report sets the starting point. Balanced sessions keep the full rating in view.
The report is read on your device. Only the codes you confirm are saved.
Every session uses the same reviewed answers and FAA sources.

Try the AKTR Study Plan free See the Mock Oral

AKTR STUDY PLANGENERAL

Your missed topics, ready to study.

Check the codes, then open the reviewed flashcards tied to them.

Codes found7 topics

AM.I.A.K9AM.I.C.K5AM.I.E.K6AM.I.H.K2

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PDF, photo, or typed codes. Your report stays on this device.

MOCK ORAL 4 OF 10

Explain how you would verify an aircraft is properly grounded during fueling.

Answer hidden
Review everything in the debrief.

One connected study app

Study the oral, rehearse the practical, and follow one plan.

The browser app is the core experience. Printable PDFs come with every paid plan as an optional bonus for anyone who likes paper.

Study in your browser

Use your AKTR to focus, practice spoken answers, and pick up where you left off on another device.

Import an AKTR PDF or photo
Run Mock Orals with answers held until the debrief
Save progress and repeat weak flashcards

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Turn the FAA 8083 into practice

The 8083 was not written as a study plan. CertWrench turns the source material into guided assignments you can rehearse before the examiner gives you the actual job.

84 assignment drills across 28 practical families
Two answer-hidden follow-ups before every debrief
Direct current FAA handbook support for every family

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BONUS

Print when paper helps

Every paid plan also includes the same reviewed flashcards as duplex-ready PDFs, an optional offline format, not a separate product.

100 × 70 mm landscape flashcards
Six flashcards per sheet
The source and why it matters on every answer card

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377

General

347 ACS-tied flashcards, plus 30 clearly labeled exam-process flashcards.

268

Airframe

All 15 subjects, including knowledge, risk management, and practical preparation.

177

Powerplant

All 13 Powerplant subjects in the same reviewed format.

Every rating includes

Full browser app with the reviewed flashcard library
Matching Practical Project Playbook sections and assignment drills
AKTR Study Plan, Mock Oral, rating, and subject tools
Current ACS code shown on every ACS-tied flashcard
A fixed answer, source reference, and explanation on every flashcard
Optional duplex print-at-home PDFs included with purchase

Try the actual flashcards

Answer aloud. Reveal the source. Then repeat the miss.

These are real flashcards from the app. Paid plans also include the same fronts and backs as optional printable PDFs.

ORAL PROMPT

CERTWRENCH A&PFlip for answer

CERTWRENCH A&POptional printable PDF included with paid plans

Use a three-step loop that turns reading into spoken recall.

Start with your weak areas

Use subject filters and the ACS identifiers from your written-test report to choose a focused stack.

Answer before you flip

Say the answer aloud. Then compare it with the fixed answer, source reference, and explanation on the back.

Repeat the misses

Mark each answer Ready, Almost, or Review in the app. If you choose to print, you can also sort paper cards into a smaller review stack.

Aircraft-specific work

Always use the current approved data for the aircraft, engine, propeller, or component assigned.

The better way to use the FAA 8083

Stop rereading the handbook. Start rehearsing the job.

Reading tells you what the FAA says. Practice shows whether you can explain and apply it. CertWrench turns the current handbooks into 84 assignment variations across 28 practical families. Each drill keeps the answer hidden, asks two examiner-style follow-ups, then opens an assignment-specific Prepare, Perform, Inspect, and Explain debrief with its FAA handbook basis.

84assignment drills

168hidden follow-ups

28FAA handbook-supported families

The matching playbook sections come with every rating. Complete includes the full 40-module General, Airframe, and Powerplant playbook.

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PRACTICAL PROJECT PLAYBOOKSHEET METAL

Plan the job before you touch the aircraft.

Use one disciplined sequence for the assignment, the data, the work, and the explanation.

01 · PREPAREClarify the assignment, article, data, tools, material, and acceptance criteria.

02 · PERFORMFollow the approved sequence and control damage, contamination, and configuration.

03 · INSPECTCheck dimensions, security, condition, function, and conformity to the selected data.

04 · EXPLAINDescribe what you did, why it is acceptable, and what record or approval follows.

EXACT-DATA BOUNDARY Final limits and procedures come from the current data for the assigned aircraft, engine, propeller, or component.

Built for the route you are taking

However you earned eligibility, walk in ready to explain the work.

Use the system beside the training and experience you already have. It turns class notes, shop knowledge, and written-test feedback into focused oral and practical preparation.

Part 147 student

Turn class topics into spoken practice, then focus with your AKTR.

Filter the matching subject after class, answer before you flip, and bring the stubborn misses back to your instructor. After the written tests, use your AKTR codes to focus the next round.

Military maintainer

Translate hands-on experience into FAA terms and project explanations.

Connect what you already know to ACS terminology, civilian privileges, records, and source references. Use the Playbook to rehearse a clear, safety-minded project explanation.

Work-experience path

Practice the systems your day-to-day work rarely covers.

Study around shifts with Quick 10 and saved progress. Build a mixed weak-area stack, then follow the citation when an unfamiliar subject appears instead of memorizing an unsupported shortcut.

Testing soon or retesting

Start with your AKTR, then run balanced Mock Orals.

Start with your documented weak codes, then run balanced oral sessions across subjects. The goal is a stronger explanation, not a guess about the exact question your examiner will ask.

Built to work with your instructor.

Use CertWrench alongside your instructor and hands-on training. For aircraft-specific work, follow the current data for the assigned article.

Choose what fits your test plan

Get the complete system for $39, or choose only the rating you need.

Complete is the best value if you still need General, Airframe, and Powerplant. Individual ratings remain available for candidates testing in stages.

Every option includes the browser app, matching practical prep, optional printable PDFs, updates, and a 30-day guarantee.Testing in stages? Start with one rating and upgrade later.

BEST VALUE

Complete A&P Study System

$39one-time
purchase

Save $18 when you choose Complete instead of buying all three ratings separately.

Full browser app with all 822 reviewed flashcards
Optional print-at-home PDFs for every General, Airframe, and Powerplant flashcard
AKTR Study Plan, Mock Oral, and cross-device progress
84 assignment drills, 168 hidden follow-ups, and the 40-module Practical Project Playbook
30-day money-back guarantee

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General Study System

377 reviewed flashcards with the browser app, practical prep, and optional print PDFs

$19

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Airframe Study System

268 reviewed flashcards with the browser app, practical prep, and optional print PDFs

$19

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Powerplant Study System

177 reviewed flashcards with the browser app, practical prep, and optional print PDFs

$19

Get Powerplant · $19

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Free A&P prep resources

Start with the question you are trying to solve.

Use the focused guides for oral practice, practical preparation, AKTR codes, or a complete study sequence.

Oral practice

A&P oral exam questions

Practice producing General, Airframe, and Powerplant answers without multiple-choice cues.

Practice a real questionPractical prep

A&P practical test prep

Rehearse representative assignments, hidden follow-ups, and the job-specific debrief.

Try an assignment drillFree tool

A&P AKTR codes

Turn a PDF, photo, or typed codes into a focused O&P study starting point.

Build an AKTR planStudy guide

How to prepare for the O&P

Use an adaptable sequence for AKTR priorities, spoken recall, practical rehearsal, and Mock Oral.

Read the complete guide

Straight answers

Questions before you buy

Should I buy Complete or one rating?

Choose Complete if you still need two or all three ratings. Choose an individual rating if it is the only rating you need now.

Can I upgrade from one rating later?

Yes. Email support@certwrench.com from the address used for purchase. We will credit eligible individual-rating purchases toward the $39 Complete system with a private, single-use checkout code.

Does this prepare me for the written tests?

No. It is designed for oral and practical preparation. The flashcards teach many of the same technical subjects, but they are not a multiple-choice written-test question bank.

What does the AKTR Study Plan do?

It reads the Knowledge codes from a PDF or photo of your Airman Knowledge Test Report, lets you confirm them, and opens the matching study topics. Your report is processed on your device. The plan is a starting point, not a prediction of the exact oral questions or practical projects you will receive.

Can I print every flashcard?

Yes. As an optional bonus, every purchase includes a duplex print-at-home PDF containing every flashcard in the rating or Complete system you purchased. No manufactured flashcards are shipped with the digital product.

Do I have to study online?

No. The browser app is the main study experience, with search, filters, oral sessions, AKTR tools, and saved progress. If you prefer paper, paid plans also include optional printable PDFs for offline review.

How was the material reviewed?

Published answers were checked against the applicable FAA ACS, handbooks, regulations, and cited source excerpts. Every flashcard shows its source. The answers are fixed rather than generated during a study session.

What is the refund policy?

Email support@certwrench.com within 30 days for a full refund. Include the address used for purchase.

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