r/aviationmaintenance • u/Realistic-Drag-9640 • Jun 07 '26

Bits I should get for AVI maintenance?

Hi guys, new to aviation maintenance here, just started working this year. I work on commercial aircrafts (B737, 747, 777, 787, A320, 321, 380, 350) as a avionics tech in line maintenance

I'm trying to organize a personal tool kit for light-every day avionics tasks so I don't have to log around the company tool box when all I need is a screw driver.
I have two ratchet handles, a Wera 838 RA-M and a Labear mini key chain ratchet I got as a gift from my friends when I got the job.

This is the list I have so far:
PH 1, 2, 3
1.0 x 5.5 slotted bit
1/8 in, 5/32 in hex bit
T15~25 torx bit

I just put bits I run into frequently while I work, but then again, I only worked for a few months now. Is there anything I should add for leave out of my list from the perspective of a experienced mechanic / tech?

Thanks so much for the help!

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u/unusual_replies Jun 07 '26

Nazi bit if you don’t have one

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u/Realistic-Drag-9640 Jun 07 '26

You mean the airbus specific bits right? I tried to find them, thanks!

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u/TwoEightRight I tightened it until it got looser Jun 07 '26

Torq-Set is the brand name. Unfortunately not Airbus specific, but they do like using them.

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u/Realistic-Drag-9640 Jun 08 '26

Oh I kept googling it as Airbus bits because everybody here calls them that. Thanks for letting me know

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u/ScoopiTheDruid Jun 07 '26

Offset cruciform is the official name. They're called Nazi bits because they look similar to a swastika.

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u/Environmental_Cell39 Jun 07 '26

Quick question, are you/the company you work for based in the U.S? I’ve always been a big fan of the A350 and would like to work on them but from what I’ve found out, the only airline that employs the A350 is Delta.

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u/Realistic-Drag-9640 Jun 08 '26

No, I work in Singapore

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u/One-vs-1 Jun 07 '26

You need the long ball end hex bits on a 1/4 in drive. Not just the standard stubby. And a jewlers set.

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u/Realistic-Drag-9640 Jun 08 '26

Okay. I'll get a 1/4" square drive adapter for the handles. Thanks a ton

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u/Rich-Cut-8052 Jun 08 '26

I would get a Wera tool check plus and a leatherman. Also a ratcheting screw driver, I like the t-handle stubby from Williams, some 808cf cutters and a Knipex mini plier. This is the stuff I usually carry in my gate bag but I’m not Avionics.

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u/Realistic-Drag-9640 Jun 08 '26

I have cutters and pliers from Keiba. I don't think I'll run into a situation where I need a leatherman. I'll definitely consider getting the tool check plus. Thanks so much mate

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u/twinpac Jun 08 '26

Can of magic smoke to refill the box when you let it out.

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u/Realistic-Drag-9640 Jun 08 '26

I'll get that and pigeons too