[SPECIAL NOTE: Leave memorizing for the exams...only!]

While on the subject of committing to memory, a very important point comes to mind.
One may be inclined to believe that memorizing will also help us immensely when we become AME’s. Not really. As AME’s, you will be encouraged to REFER constantly to the C.A.R before you take actions in the field. I will be doing disservice to you and the industry if I recommend you to use memory in your actions while in the field as an AME. Ask yourself, would you trade the lives of several people in the aircraft you’re about to sign out, with your memory?? I wouldn’t! No! Lives are important to protect just as is my job! Bottomline, never use memory while executing actions on aircrafts. Always refer refer refer ….
Here is a industry voice on the same topic:“My personal advice though would be, if you need to memorize certain things by all means go ahead. However, do not ACT in the field based on that memory! ALWAYS refer the latest copy of the C.A.R before you perform any actions associated with maintenance/inspection of the aircraft. If certain other documents need to be referred such as the maintenance system manual or Quality Control manual etc. refer those too. This cannot be overemphasized enough. There are those who perform ‘straight forward’ activities on an A/c and get into serious trouble in the chance of an incident/accident taking place.”