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Tool Kit

Students should explore the tabs below for more information about the tools and resources used within various labs and coursework related to the Aviation Technologies degree program. A downloadable PDF version of these lists is available as well:
Student Tool Kit Printable PDF
- Required Basic Kit
- Tool Kit FAQ
- Tool Resources
- Tool Box (back pack, handheld or roll around are adequate)
- Flash light
- Safety glasses or goggles
- Ear plugs (can be disposable) or ear muffs
- 10x magnifying glass
- Inspection mirror
- Dial caliper (6inch) digital is ok
- Fine tip sharpie
- Screwdriver set (12 to 28-piece set)
- Offset screwdrivers (usually come in the bigger sets)
- 6-inch steel rule (decimal chart on back is helpful)
- Pliers set (needle nose, slip joint, duck bill, diagonal, channel lock)
- Snap ring pliers
- Feeler gage set, 25 leaf
- Socket set 1/4-inch drive, (1/4 thru 9/16) (12-point sockets)
- Socket set 3/8-inch drive, (3/8 thru 7/8)
- Ratchets, ¼ inch drive, 3/8-inch drive, and ½ inch drive
- Extension set, ¼ inch drive and 3/8-inch drive
- Universal joint, ¼ inch drive and 3/8-inch drive
- Rubber dead blow hammer
- Ball Peen hammer, 12-16 oz.
- Punch set- Pin Punches, at least 3/32", 1/8", and 5/32 (a brass punch is handy as well)
- Wrench set, S.A.E. combination (1/4 thru 1 inch)
- Allen wrench set S.A.E
- Metal file set (round, flat, and half round)
- Spark plug socket (7/8 inch with ½ inch drive) (must be deep well to work)
- Tire air chuck
- Tire pressure gauge
- Tire valve core removal tool
- Center punch (spring loaded is nice)
- Aviation snip set (3 piece) (left, right, and straight)
- Hacksaw (fine tooth blade)
- Scribe
- Drill bits
- #40 - 2 each
- #30 - 2 each
- #21 - 2 each
- #10 – 2 each
- Drill bits fractional each 32nd of an inch
- Multi-Meter
- Wire strippers, small gage (up to #26)