Build Your First A&P Tool Kit on a Budget

The non-negotiable aviation tool. Learn the double-twist method.

The backbone of aircraft work. Deep and shallow, SAE and metric.

Covers most general aviation fasteners.

Precision-ground tips prevent cam-out.

Half of the job is seeing clearly.

Never guess, always torque.

For small hardware, fairings, and panels.

Gripping and reaching in tight spots.

For safety wire and cotter pins.

A daily aviation tool for lockwire and cotter pins.

Speed up work where a full swing is impossible.

For small fasteners where over-torqueing is a real risk.

For fasteners a screwdriver does not fit.

For measuring wear and clearances to spec.

For setting and checking gaps and clearances.

Dedicated low range so you do not snap small fasteners.

Cleans drilled holes in aluminum before they become stress cracks.

For wear limits and tolerances on engine and landing gear parts.

Hands-free light for cowling and fuselage work.

For run-out and gear-play checks.

For any sheet metal and airframe work.

For larger engine and landing gear components.