Paint Thickness Gauge FAP 05-2ANP The FAA Aviation Maintenance Technician

The FAA Aviation Maintenance Technician Handbook—Powerplant is designed for use by instructors and applicants preparing for the FAA Knowledge Exam and Oral & Practical (O&P) Exams required to obtain an Aviation Mechanic Certificate with Airframe and/or Powerplant Ratings (also called an A&P license)

The modular design uses interchangeable handles

ensuring years of trouble-free use in the toughest operational environments

8-inch to 2-inch in thickness

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Paint Thickness Gauge FAP 05-2ANP The FAA Aviation Maintenance TechnicianThe paint thickness gauge is a tool that measures paint thickness. You can measure paint thickness with a caliper if you measured the panel before painting, but that is only accessible near the edges or openings in the panel. The paint thickness gauge can measure anywhere on the panel. It can display microns or mils (thousandths of an inch).