A&P Test ReadyPowerplant written test: pass rate and volume
What the FAA's own reports say about the Aviation Mechanic Powerplant (AMP) knowledge test.
| Year | AMP test events |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 12,864 |
| 2024 | 14,306 |
| 2025 | 17,572 |
2025 pass rate: 63.04%. These figures count test events, so retakes are included.
Source: FAA Airmen Knowledge Test (AKT) volume reports on faa.gov (CY2025_AKT_Volume_Report.pdf, 2024_akt_volume_report.pdf, annual_statistics_2023.pdf).
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What is the A&P Powerplant written pass rate?
The FAA's 2025 AKT volume report shows a 63.04% pass rate for the Powerplant (AMP) knowledge test.
How many people take the Powerplant written each year?
The FAA recorded 12,864 test events in 2023, 14,306 in 2024 and 17,572 in 2025. These are test events, so retakes are included.