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AMT (Aviation Maintenance Technician)
A certified technician authorized to inspect, repair, and maintain aircraft. AMTs hold Airframe and/or Powerplant (A&P) certificates issued by the FAA after completing approved training and passing written, oral, and practical exams.
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- Approach PlateThe published instrument approach procedure chart that depicts the lateral and vertical path, fixes, altitudes, minima, and missed-approach instructions for an airport approach. Instrument pilots brief the approach plate before flying an IFR arrival or practice approach.