Whether you’ve earned the A&P rating to wrench your own aircraft or plan to tackle the FAA-approved light maintenance items you can accomplish as an owner, you need the right tools and workspace for the job.
But don’t just think in terms of hand tools. While you’ll certainly need them, there are other supporting accessories and space considerations that will make even the simplest of jobs possible. In this article, I’ll offer my personal advice based on years of experience wrenching my own aircraft on where you might start.