ACS codes · Powerplant · Reciprocating Engines
AM.III.A.R2 · Risk management
Preparation for and ground operation of a reciprocating engine
Updated October 25, 2026 · element text from the FAA Aviation Mechanic ACS (FAA-S-ACS-1)
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What the ACS says
Preparation for and ground operation of a reciprocating engine.
A sample oral question on this element
“Why does an air-cooled reciprocating engine need particular care when it is operated on the ground?”
Study source: FAA-H-8083-30B (Aviation Maintenance Technician Handbook, General), chapter 1, pages 1-11, 1-12, 1-13, 1-14, 1-15
If this code is on your test report
Your Airman Knowledge Test Report (AKTR) lists an ACS code for every knowledge area you missed on the written test. On the A&P oral, each of those codes adds one question to that section, on top of a minimum of four random questions (FAA Mechanic Test Generator FAQ). So if AM.III.A.R2 is on your AKTR, expect the examiner to ask about it. More on how codes turn into oral questions: A&P ACS codes: know your codes before the oral.
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