Lets see, u need a good metric set 7-19+22+24( I like the matco pro swing my self)
set of stubby metric 8-19 ( I also have a set of racheting long and short and reversable mid metric) a set of allen and torx (plus tamper proof torx) head sockets.
A couple pry bars, pliars screw drivers. Set of short mid and long metric sockets 1/4
short and deep 3/8 sockets and a set of long 1/2 should get you through 99% of what you come across and lots of 3/8 and 1/4 swivels adaptros and extensions . I use a snap on 1/4 drive 6 inch locking flex head ratchet for 70% of what I work on. Short swivel sockets are also your friend--> 10mm 13mm 15mm 1/4 drive and 16 mm 3/8 impact (for them bastard trannie bolts) crowsfeet will be very use full should you ever get screwed into doing a clutch assist line on a turbo. Also a pair of hose clamp pliers with the cable are worth their weight in gold. decent mulit meter and a test light maybe a soldering iron and some air tools (ir all the way) and your pretty good to go. any more questions feel free to ask.

 

You don't use them every day, but when you need them they're invaluable. Used to use 14 mm on Toyotas pretty frequently.

 

I lke the kind that has 5 sides for better grip!

 

These invaluable wrenches have saved me so much time and hassle. Mine are S-K and I have the set of metric and SAE. Just try and change a Saginaw power steering pump without a 16mm flare nut crowfoot. I don't bother with the imports for these because the strain is very high on the tool and they break when you need them most. Craftsman only sells the 2 sided crowfoot wrenches anyway.

 

harbor freight has the five-sided cheapie ones...they have worked for me fine so far.

 

Use them all the time on aircraft, and have come in handy on lines and tubes in my f-bods.

 

I JUST bought one set of metric and one set of standard Craftsman crow's feet off a tool dealer on Ebay (brand new). They don't sell well on Ebay from what I've seen, and I got mine for $26 each shipped. They sell for ~$40 at Sears.

 

A & P tech?

 

I have my A&P, I went through the 3 month crash-course at Embry-Riddle.

 

I've done engines and transmissions without ever feeling the need for any style crowsfoot wrenches so I personally don't plan on picking any up.

Cody has the right idea though; the PS lines are easier with an 18mm flare nut / tube wrench style crows foot. I will pick that one up next time I need to do a box / pump.

I'm wondering if the right one would make older (non quick disconnect) GM threaded trans. lines easier to deal with. Any thoughts on that guys?

 

I'm in the certification stage of getting the A&P. Been going to the College of Aeronautics in NY (right next to LGA) for a degree and A&P.