FAA Powerplant (AMP) written test

Pass the Powerplant written. Understand the engine.

PowerPlant Prep is a phone-first study kit with original practice questions, flashcards and interactive diagrams. Every question is referenced to the FAA Powerplant Handbook.

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PowerPlant Prep app: a practice question answered correctly, with the FAA-H-8083-32B page reference
355questions: 300 practice + 55 held out for the final mock
385flashcards
20interactive diagrams
3timed mock exams
What's inside

Everything for the Powerplant written, on your phone

Study in ten-minute gaps between shifts. Your progress stays on your device, and nothing needs an app store.

Built for your phone

Large type and readable labels. Add it to your home screen like an app.

Works offline

After the first visit, study on the flight line or in a hangar with no signal.

Referenced to the FAA

Every question cites a chapter and page in FAA-H-8083-32B. Corrections are logged in a public errata list.

Textbook-quality visuals

Realistic cutaways of 20 engine systems that break down complex components. Tap a part to learn it, take the label quiz, and watch four of them animate.

Spaced-repetition cards

385 one-question flashcards that bring back what you miss until it sticks.

Real test conditions

100 questions, 2 hours, 70% to pass, scored by ACS area. The final mock uses questions you haven't seen.

Accuracy

Every answer shows its source

The questions are original, not a copied test bank. They're written from public FAA material so you learn the concept, not a memorized letter.

  • Aligned to the Aviation Mechanic Powerplant ACS areas
  • Explanation and handbook page on every question
  • Public errata log, so fixes are visible
How does a low-tension ignition system differ from a high-tension system?
Low voltage goes to a transformer coil near each spark plug. Voltage is stepped up near the plug, avoiding long high-voltage leads.
FAA-H-8083-32B, Ch. 4, p. 4-1
See how it works

Textbook-quality visuals that break down complex components

Realistic cutaways of the engines and systems the test asks about, with every label checked against FAA-H-8083-32B. Key systems are animated, so you can watch the airflow, fuel and valves move. Tap any image in the app to zoom in.

Cylinder cutaway
Animated four-stroke cycleValves, piston and gas through intake, compression, power and exhaust (720° of crank travel)
Labeled float-type carburetor cutaway
Float-type carburetorFloat, needle valve, venturi and main discharge nozzle
Labeled high-tension magneto cutaway
High-tension magnetoRotating magnet, coils, breaker points, condenser and distributor
Labeled turbocharger cutaway
TurbochargerExhaust drives the turbine, the shaft drives the compressor
Pricing

One price. No subscription.

Start with the free sample. Upgrade when you're ready, and keep free updates.

Free sampleFull kit
TopicsReciprocating engines, ignition & startingAll 15 Powerplant ACS areas
Questions~57355
Flashcards~94385
Diagrams420
Exams25-question mini examTwo 100-question mocks + a held-out final
Price$0$29 one time
Full kit

PowerPlant Prep · Full kit

$29
One-time payment. No subscription.
  • All 355 questions (300 practice + 55 held out for the final mock) and 385 flashcards
  • 20 interactive diagrams and the animated four-stroke engine
  • 3 timed mock exams scored by ACS area
  • Free updates
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14-day money-back guarantee. Not helpful? Email [email protected] within 14 days for a full refund. No questions asked.
Military discount available, verification required. Get military pricing
Military

Military pricing

Active duty, Guard, Reserve and veterans get 10% off. Email [email protected] a photo of your military ID, DD-214, or VA card (feel free to black out your SSN and other personal details) and we'll reply with a one-time discount code. Documents are used only to verify eligibility and are never shared or stored.

FAQ

Questions

Is this the actual FAA test bank?

No. The questions are original, written from public FAA handbooks and the Aviation Mechanic ACS. They teach the concepts the test covers.

How do I unlock the full kit?

After checkout you get a license key by email. Open the app, tap Unlock, and paste the key.

What's the refund policy?

14-day money-back guarantee. Not helpful? Email [email protected] within 14 days for a full refund, no questions asked.

Do I need to install anything?

No. It runs in your phone's browser. You can add it to your home screen, and it works offline after the first visit.

Is there a military discount?

Yes. Active duty, Guard, Reserve and veterans get 10% off. Email [email protected] a photo of your military ID, DD-214, or VA card (feel free to black out your SSN and other personal details) and we'll reply with a one-time discount code. Documents are used only to verify eligibility and are never shared or stored. During a sale, the military discount does not stack with the sale price. You get whichever is better. Full-kit buyers also get a bonus PDF on the military experience path to the A&P: Form 8610-2, JSAMTCC and COOL funding, with every step cited to FAA and official military sources.

Are the illustrations exact?

No. Illustrations are simplified educational renderings created to teach concepts. They are not exact depictions of any specific component. Always refer to FAA handbooks and manufacturer data.

What about General and Airframe?

They're in progress. Powerplant buyers will get a discount on the full A&P bundle.

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The free sample covers reciprocating engines and ignition. No account, no card.

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