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Module 6 Materials and Hardware: B1 Aircraft Maintenance Manual

Module 6 · B1 · 24 syllabus subjects

Executive overview

Module 6, Materials and hardware, asks candidates to master aircraft metals, composites, corrosion, fasteners, pipes and unions, springs, bearings, gears and control cables. It is pitched at B1 depth, the mechanical and powerplant route to certifying staff privileges, so every chapter of this study manual is selected for B1 candidates and nothing is padded with content outside your category.

The edition maps to 24 syllabus subjects of Regulation (EU) 2023/989, Part-66 Appendix I: 5 at Level 1, 18 at Level 2, 1 at Level 3. That split tells you where to spend your hours, since Level 3 subjects are examined in the greatest depth.

Study it alongside the Quiz Engine: each syllabus reference in this manual is a Quiz Competency, so you can practise one subject at a time, then run a timed simulation of the Module 6 examination. Your Online Senior Instructor uses the same references to send you back to the right chapter.

How it helps you pass the exam

  • After the manual you can select a material or fastener for a stated load case, recognise corrosion types and their typical locations and identify standard hardware from its marking and form.
  • It confronts the classic stumbling block head on: fastener identification and heat-treatment terminology.
  • Expect recognition questions built on specifications and part markings; the chapter order follows the syllabus so you can tick subjects off as you go.

Competencies targeted (EASA Part-66 syllabus)

24 syllabus subjects, each shown with the knowledge level examined for the licence scope of this product. Level 1 is familiarisation, Level 2 is general knowledge and Level 3 is detailed knowledge.

Show all 24 subjects
  • 6.1(a)Aircraft materials, ferrous — Alloy steels used in aircraftL2
  • 6.1(b)Aircraft materials, ferrous — Testing of ferrous materialsL1
  • 6.1(c)Aircraft materials, ferrous — Repair and inspection proceduresL2
  • 6.2(a)Aircraft materials, non-ferrous — CharacteristicsL2
  • 6.2(b)Aircraft materials, non-ferrous — Testing of non-ferrous materialsL1
  • 6.2(c)Aircraft materials, non-ferrous — Repair and inspection proceduresL2
  • 6.3.1(a)Composite and non-metallic other than wood and fabric — CharacteristicsL2
  • 6.3.1(b)Composite and non-metallic other than wood and fabric — Detection of defectsL2
  • 6.3.1(c)Composite and non-metallic other than wood and fabric — Repairs and inspection proceduresL2
  • 6.3.2Aircraft materials, composite and non-metallic — Wooden structuresL1
  • 6.3.3Aircraft materials, composite and non-metallic — Fabric coveringL1
  • 6.4(a)Corrosion — Chemical fundamentalsL1
  • 6.4(b)Corrosion — Types of corrosionL3
  • 6.5.1Fasteners — Screw threadsL2
  • 6.5.2Fasteners — Bolts, studs, and screwsL2
  • 6.5.3Fasteners — Locking devicesL2
  • 6.5.4Fasteners — Aircraft rivetsL2
  • 6.6(a)Pipes and unions — IdentificationL2
  • 6.6(b)Pipes and unions — Standard unionsL2
  • 6.7SpringsL2
  • 6.8BearingsL2
  • 6.9TransmissionsL2
  • 6.10Control cablesL2
  • 6.11Electrical cables and connectorsL2

Detailed programme

6.1 Aircraft materials, ferrous
  • 6.1(a) Alloy steels used in aircraft (Level 2)
  • 6.1(b) Testing of ferrous materials (Level 1)
  • 6.1(c) Repair and inspection procedures (Level 2)
6.2 Aircraft materials, non-ferrous
  • 6.2(a) Characteristics (Level 2)
  • 6.2(b) Testing of non-ferrous materials (Level 1)
  • 6.2(c) Repair and inspection procedures (Level 2)
6.3 Composite and non-metallic other than wood and fabric
  • 6.3.1(a) Characteristics (Level 2)
  • 6.3.1(b) Detection of defects (Level 2)
  • 6.3.1(c) Repairs and inspection procedures (Level 2)
  • 6.3.2 Wooden structures (Level 1)
  • 6.3.3 Fabric covering (Level 1)
6.4 Corrosion
  • 6.4(a) Chemical fundamentals (Level 1)
  • 6.4(b) Types of corrosion (Level 3)
6.5 Fasteners
  • 6.5.1 Screw threads (Level 2)
  • 6.5.2 Bolts, studs, and screws (Level 2)
  • 6.5.3 Locking devices (Level 2)
  • 6.5.4 Aircraft rivets (Level 2)
6.6 Pipes and unions
  • 6.6(a) Identification (Level 2)
  • 6.6(b) Standard unions (Level 2)
6.7 Springs
  • 6.7 Springs (Level 2)
6.8 Bearings
  • 6.8 Bearings (Level 2)
6.9 Transmissions
  • 6.9 Transmissions (Level 2)
6.10 Control cables
  • 6.10 Control cables (Level 2)
6.11 Electrical cables and connectors
  • 6.11 Electrical cables and connectors (Level 2)

Technical specifications and licence eligibility

Module
Module 6, Materials and hardware
Licence scope
B1.1, B1.2, B1.3, B1.4
Syllabus subjects
24
Highest knowledge level
Level 3
Regulatory basis
Regulation (EU) 2023/989, Part-66 Appendix I
Formats
Book, eBook, Book + eBook bundle
Printed pages
255
Language
English
Delivery
Confirmed at checkout

Written for B1 candidates in the mechanical and powerplant stream, from first-time examinees to technicians adding a category. This manual supports your study and exam preparation. It does not replace approved Part-147 training or the examination set by your competent authority.

Frequently asked questions

Which licence categories does the Module 6 B1 edition cover?

It follows the Part-66 syllabus columns for B1.1, B1.2, B1.3, B1.4. Subjects that your category does not examine are left out, so you study only what applies to you.

Does this manual replace approved Part-66 training?

No. It is a study and revision resource that mirrors the syllabus. Examinations are sat with your competent authority or an approved Part-147 organisation.

How do I measure progress in Module 6?

Open the Quiz Engine for Module 6: every syllabus reference above has its own competency quiz and the module has a timed exam simulation. Weak results are picked up by your Online Senior Instructor.

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