Ap Technician Airframe Textbook Aircraft assembly involves the joining of various components and structures that form an entire aircraft, while rigging generally refers to the positioning and alignment ofan aircraft's major sub-assemblies, such as fuselage or main body, an empennage or tail section, wings, landing gear, and an engine or powerplant section. These components pro... more »vide stability and maneuverability when assembled and rigged in accordance with the manufacturer's specifications. As an aviation maintenance technician, you will likely be involved daily in dismantling and re-assembly of aircraft. In addition, you may also be required to perform rigging procedures on a variety of aircraft types during your career. Congratulations on taking the first step toward learning to becoming an Aviation Maintenance Technician. The A&P Technician Airframe Textbook contains the answers to many of the questions you may have as you begin your training program. It is based on the "study/review" concept of learning. This means detailed material is presented in an uncomplicated way, then important points are summarized through the use of bold type and illustrations. The textbook incorporates many design features that will help you get the most out of your study and review efforts. This textbook is the key element in the training materials. The A&P Technician Airframe course is one of three segments of your training as an aviation maintenance technician. The airframe section introduces you to the concepts, terms and common procedures used in the inspection and maintenance of airframe structures and systems.« less