Transport Canada
Licensing
Licensing for Aircraft Maintenance Engineers (AMEs)
Official Canadian AME licensing, examination, and application information.
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Transport Canada
Licensing
Obtaining an AME Licence
Steps, experience, training, examinations, and application guidance for Canadian AME applicants.
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Exam Guide
TP 14038 — AME Technical Examination Study Guide
Official study and reference guide for AME technical examinations.
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Regulation
Canadian Aviation Regulations (CARs)
Official Canadian aviation regulations, including Part V — Airworthiness.
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Standard
Airworthiness Standard 566 — AME Licensing and Training
Official standards governing AME licensing and approved basic training.
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Curriculum
Standard 566 Appendix C — Curriculum Topic Guides
Official curriculum topic guides for AME basic training courses.
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Maintenance Standard
Standard 571 — Maintenance
Official Canadian standards for maintenance performance, records, parts, repairs, modifications, and maintenance releases.
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Reference Library
FAA Aviation Handbooks and Manuals
Official FAA library containing freely available aviation handbooks and manuals.
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Supplemental Handbook
Aviation Maintenance Technician Handbook — General
Supplemental foundational reference covering mathematics, physics, electricity, materials, tools, drawings, weight and balance, and maintenance practices.
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Supplemental Handbook
Aviation Maintenance Technician Handbook — Airframe
Supplemental reference for aircraft structures and airframe systems.
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Supplemental Handbook
Aviation Maintenance Technician Handbook — Powerplant
Supplemental reference for reciprocating and turbine powerplant topics.
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