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Aircraft Mechanic Tools, What Do I Use Everyday.
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- Опубликовано: 6 сен 2023
- I decided to address one of my most requested videos. What tools do I use as an aircraft mechanic or A&P? I'll also talk a little bit about brand preferences and some of the tools. I have that you do not see in this video. One of my opinions is that great tools do not make a great mechanic, but a great mechanic cannot do his job without good tools.. Don't forget to comment below what tools you have or if you feel like. I left anything out of the video.
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I noticed a ton of the instructors at my school mention craftsman as their favorite, or at least mention it before Snap-on. Is Craftsman just the staple in the aviation industry whereas (from my experience) the automotive scene leans toward Snap-on? My father was a car mechanic for about 40yrs and said that Snap-on used to be the undoubtedly best out there and worth every penny, but that nowadays it all kinda feels the same (Craftsman, Mac, Snap-on, etc.).
Would you say that Husky is generally a good brand, or would you only use them for select tools, such as the screwdrivers you talked about?
Craftsman is honestly just a good quality brand that's not too expensive, so you won't feel bad about cutting and grinding on it to make it work for a specific job. I'll grind down a Craftsman wrench to take out a vacuum pump. But it would hurt a little bit to do that to a Snap On Wrench.
As far as husky goes, I would say that their fitment is spot on. But the quality and how long they last isn't. The grip on my husky screwdriver Is padded with rubber and that has broken down over time and is really sticky in your hand.
There are certain things from Snap on that. I think are better like ratchets and torque wrenches. But I'm not going to spend 15K on a Snap on toolbox. When I can get one the same size at Harbor freight for 3K.
Great info, also as a current A&P student, the big tool truck brands, MATCO, Snap-On, Mac offer 50 percent off student discounts on most of their hand tools, example reversible safety wire pliers from MATCO I paid 86 dollars vs almost 160 regular price. Gearwrench is another gem that is over looked and is affordable as well.
massive w! Offered only by the truck and not online?
Wow man, as a full time auto mechanic, this is extremely surprising. This is so little! I though you'd have some $60,000 monstrosity. And thats not to knock you at all, Im really glad it doesn't take a ridiculous amount of tools to get started. I know all these tools still cost a pretty penny, but this is way less than most auto techs need. Once again great video!
For sure it is, as you can imagine there are tons of special tools for things like turbine engines. But the engine shop or business you work for is always going to provide those.
@brycebuildsit that's awesome. It really seems like avaiation takes care of their employees more vs the automotive field
Most places will. There are some bad places, but they have a reputation.
It looks like there's more book knowledge here instead of tools in aviation. I might have to switch, math is hard tho.
Don't be fooled you can fill warehouses with special tools for aircraft. It's just that the shop you work for provides them 95% of the time. That being said aircraft maintenance is all about being able to follow the procedures if you can do that and have the mechanic skills you will be golden
Invaluable information for me to get my toolbox going as I am in AMT school.
How hard is it being in amt school? I'm in automotive now but thinking about making the change.
@@hendogg1299 I took an automotive class in high school which you could earn college credits through. AMT school is very similar to it. There are things that can be a grind but as long as you are motivated anyone can do it. I'm not very far into the course so I can't sum it all up but, I love it. Also I have no idea how the O&P's or the A&P tests are gonna be, I'm assuming lots of studying should do me well.
@@hendogg1299There are similarities with automotive and aviation. Only difference is the type of metals you tend to work with and the tolerances. If you know your way on a reciprocating engine and a little bit of sheet metal. Then transitioning shouldn’t be that hard. It will take some elbow grease of course to adapt to the changes such as the tight tolerances for everything and the regulations
@brandixzva5431 great, thank you for the info. I've always been fascinated by jets and airplanes.
Bro you are super helpful to everyone that’s becoming an A&P mechanic
I start my classes this month March 25th
Buddy I use 1-1/8" sockets crows feet and 1-1/4" on 767 engines quite often. Crows feet and Torque adapters up to 2 inch are life savers.
Interesting. Watching from Ontario Canada 🎉
Cool man, thanks for hanging out with me.
I love knipex plier wrench
I have test lights for checking for current (voltage), a circuit breaker with alligator clips on booth ends for looking for shorts… beats replacing fuses while you’re diagnosing, I recommend DVOM for electrical diagnostics too. As an X auto tech, all power tools were our responsibility not dealer. You will require pneumatic air guns for tires, 3/8” drive for everything else. My Sears tools came with crows feet… a waste, used maybe twice in 17 years. Also in automotive you need all metric too so everything’s doubled except screwdrivers & your hammers. Your stuff is nicely arranged but wouldn’t work in a car dealership. TY for sharing
PS. Craftsman was ok when Sears was all over, SnapOn is excellent if you can afford. S&K were good too. Harbor Freight… I didn’t know they had an upper quality line. I thought everything was junk if you are in the professional world & wanted longevity. They used to sell digital volt meters for $10 which I have a few but if you are in the electronics world I’d stick with a Simpson 260… about $600 now (analog) & maybe a Fluke DVOM or any reliable DVOM.
going to get some husky bits now haha
I got the tool list 😭 and all of my sockets are 6 point and I’m like well that sucks because I have to buy all my socket set again
Also brass punches are invaluable in aircraft maintenance
Especially with engine work.
safety wire pliers!
How did I forget those
Been using Apex phillips bits for decades.
My buddy Daren uses those as well. Also fit aircraft screws great
I’ve if the understanding that Apex makes some Husky tools. Are you saying the they make the screwdrivers?
@@Sean-bp6xb I buy Apex phillips bits. Don't think they make the whole scredriver that I've ever seen in all my years.
#1-Don't bother with the high end truck sales tools... in 2024: Craftsman or Harbor Freight work just the same.
#2- For aircraft, buy ALL 12 point. No need to buy 6 point anything. The torques aren't that high to need 6 point and 12 will fit the splined fasteners.
#3- The one to buy name brand- Safety wire plyers. But don't buy the Snap-On ones, get the ones from the airplane supply.
#4- The biggest collection will be your odd-ball tools: some handmade- such as scrapers, PRC mixing tools, cannon plug tools, diagnostic jumpers, a random bag of AN caps, etc. These you just have to collect as you progress in your career.
#5- NEVER forget your PPE: gloves, masks- being dust and/or chemical.
The hammers!
What brand safety wire tool?
Honestly, Milbar is the way to go. My buddy has a pair that's 25 years old and is still working beautifully.
@@brycebuildsit Thanks! in AMT school. Part 147 - and it will be a little before I need them but I hear they are hard to find right now.
They are always hard to find tbh. ATS Aircraft Tool Supply has many brands, Aircraft Spruce also carrys some tools.
Blue point or there’s a Hong Kong brand named “king Tony” an they made a very decent and affordable reversible twisters
Hey man great question. I personally don’t care about the particular brand however I think that every mechanic should have a long and short pair of safety wire pliers. The short ones come in handy quite often.
Do you think it’s more common to see 6 points? Or 12 point?
12, there are allot of 12 pt. Fasteners. Even in my personal toolbox I have 2 sets of all sockets in 6 and 12 point though
@@brycebuildsit ok cool cause my school gave me all 12 point stuff
A 12 will always work, if you have a 6 and get to a 12 pt. Bolt that's tuff. I have both because when I torge a propeller bolt to 80' pounds I don't want the socket to slip
I noticed you also didn’t have any grinders or much of any air tools. Is that also a requirement or not really? I’m
Shooting for big airports by the way
No torque wrenches?
Not in my work toolbox. Since I am freelance general aviation work, I do have 4 calibrated ones I keep. From 10 inch pounds to 300ft. Pounds.
What jets did you work in the military? Flighline jet troop here..B-1b, U-2, A-10 and the Buff💪🏻 Also, we should drop a line of aircraft hydraulic fluid/JP-8 scented cologne. Bitches love jet fuel 😂
I was never military but have worked on King Airs and cropdusters with a pt6. As far as the cologne, it should be permanently engrained in the fabric, never to be removed by any washing machine, just like real JP-8
How does aviation pay compared to automotive? Seems like you have to invest far less in tooling than anywhere else.
GA and automotive are about the same. Airlines pay much higher. Honestly, this is more of a look at the basic tools you will need. I'd say the tool costs are about the same unless you happen to work at a repair station that provides toola
Hey Bryce great video!!! I love the cut out foam in your toolbox to keep everything organized!!!! Did you make the cut outs yourself? What was the process for making them?
It's called shadowing foam. and it was already done to this box when I got it at work. I have done it in the past and it takes days to do an entire box. I just trace it and cut with an exacto knife or use a torch to heat up the sockets and melt them into the foam.
@@brycebuildsit I've never considered using a torch to heat up the sockets and melt the foam....... Thats a great idea...... I have had other people tell me that there is a company that can make cut outs if you put the tools in a drawer and send them a picture of it... I've never done this personally because I'm sure it's expensive as heck. Have you ever considered working in Ag aviation?