Aircraft Maintenance Engineering (AME) B1.2 Stream is a specialised licence-based course for working on piston-engine aircraft (like light planes training aircraft, private jets).
B1.2 falls under the broader mechanical (B1) category of AME licences; while B1.1 covers jet/turbine-engine aeroplanes, B1.2 specifically focuses on piston engine aeroplanes.
After completing B1.2 and obtaining the licence you become qualified to maintain inspect repair and certify piston engine aircraft ensuring they are safe and airworthy before every flight.
In AME B1.2, your learning includes both theory and practical hands on training.
Here are major topics / modules covered:
Mathematics & Physics (load analysis stress calculations thermodynamics fluid mechanics to understand forces motion engine working)
Electrical Fundamentals, Electronic Fundamentals, Digital Techniques / Electronic Instrument Systems - basic electrical and electronic principles as many aircraft systems have electrical/electronic components even in piston-engine planes.
Materials & Hardware - properties of metals, alloys, fasteners, hardware used in aircraft structure and piston engines.
Maintenance Practices - safe and correct inspection, repair, servicing using proper tools, following safety protocols.
Basic Aerodynamics & Aircraft Aerodynamics, Structures & Systems - understanding how flight works: lift drag thrust aircraft structures like fuselage wings landing gear hydraulics fuel & environmental systems.
Human Factors & Aviation Legislation - safety culture teamwork human error prevention and aviation laws regulations standards (e.g. those by DGCA) that every AME must follow.
Piston Engine Systems & Propeller Systems - detailed working of piston engines (fuel, ignition, lubrication cooling) and propellers (types balancing, pitch control), plus maintenance, repair, overhaul procedures.
Undergo hands on training on actual piston engine aircraft, including disassembly/reassembly compression tests spark plug servicing, ignition checks ground runs system checks fault diagnosis repairs under supervision at approved maintenance organisations.
Learn to certify aircraft as airworthy after maintenance, sign off on safety compliance a crucial responsibility of licensed AME.
By completing AME B1.2, you become qualified to work as a licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineer specialising in piston engine aircraft jobs could include line maintenance, base maintenance, engine technician, quality inspector, maintenance planner etc. Because many flying clubs, training schools, light-aircraft operators, and general aviation services use piston engine planes the demand for B1.2-licensed AME remains strong both in India and globally.