The AME B1.2 Stream is a license-based program (approved by Directorate General of Civil Aviation DGCA Government of India) that deals with maintenance of piston engine powered aeroplanes (light aircraft training planes small commercial/private planes). Students enrolled in AME B1.2 learn how to inspect service repair and certify piston engine aircraft covering the airframe fuel hydraulic environmental and mechanical systems propeller maintenance, and ensuring the aircraft meets airworthiness standards.
The course typically spans 2 to 3 years (≈ 2400 hours) combining theory and practical work on actual piston engine aircraft.
Below is a tabular view of the theoretical modules defined for AME B1.2, along with practical training components.
| Module Code | Subject | What you learn / Focus area |
|---|---|---|
| M1 | Mathematics | Calculations for load stress measurements structural analysis |
| M2 | Physics | Motion thermodynamics fluid mechanics basic principles behind aircraft operation |
| M3 | Electrical Fundamentals | Understanding aircraft electrical systems and circuitry |
| M4 | Electronic Fundamentals | Semiconductors, sensors, electronics used in engine control and instrumentation |
| M5 | Digital Techniques / Electronic Instrument Systems | Digital circuits, electronic instruments, monitoring & control systems on aircraft |
| M6 | Materials and Hardware | Aircraft materials (metals, alloys), hardware like fasteners used in structure / engine systems |
| M7A | Maintenance Practices | Procedures, tools, safety practices for maintenance, inspections, repairs |
| M8 | Basic Aerodynamics | Lift drag thrust flight dynamics fundamentals of how aircraft fly |
| M9A | Human Factors | Safety culture teamwork communication to reduce maintenance errors and improve safety |
| M10 | Aviation Legislation | DGCA regulations, aviation laws, compliance and airworthiness standards |
| M11A | Aeroplane Aerodynamics, Structures and Systems | Fuel systems hydraulics environmental control landing gear structural systems of aircraft |
| M15 | Piston Engine | Detailed study of piston engines their working, components, maintenance fuel/ignition/lubrication systems |
| M17 | Propeller | Types of propellers operation balancing pitch control propeller maintenance |
Working on live piston engines: disassembly re assembly compression tests, ignition/fuel system checks, ground runs.
Servicing and maintenance of aircraft systems fuel hydraulics mechanical components structural parts, propellers.
Troubleshooting and fault diagnosis in mechanical or engine systems.
Training in approved maintenance workshops hangars or organizations (MROs) to prepare for real world aviation maintenance work.