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  • CHAPTER 7. SMALL UAS MAINTENANCE AND INSPECTION › 7.2 Maintenance › 7.2.3 Performing Maintenance

    maintenance period as a result of normal flight operations or resulting from a mishap. In addition, the small UAS manufacturer or component manufacturer may require an unscheduled system software update to correct a problem. In the event such a condition ... should not occur until the issue is corrected. 7.2.3 Performing Maintenance. In some instances, the small UAS or component manufacturer may require completion of certain maintenance tasks by the manufacturer or by a person or facility (personnel) the manufacturer specifies…

  • CHAPTER 8. SMALL UNMANNED AIRCRAFT OVER PEOPLE › 8.9 Declarations of Compliance › 8.9.1 Contents of a DOC

    notice on a website or electronic notification to owners. Owners may register their small unmanned aircraft with the manufacturer under a warranty program, or to update the small unmanned aircraft’s software. Manufacturer registration may be used to advise ... should exercise due diligence to ensure the communications involving potential noncompliant conditions are communicated to the responsible individual. Manufacturers are encouraged to design and utilize a system to facilitate communication between the applicant and the owners of the small unmanned…

  • Chapter 3: Aircraft Construction › Aircraft Design, Certification, and Airworthiness › A Note About Light Sport Aircraft

    aircraft as a whole. It includes the airframe, engine, and propeller. Aircraft, aircraft engines, and propellers can be manufactured one at a time from the design drawings, or through an FAA approved manufacturing process, depending on the size and capabilities ... manufacturer. During the manufacturing process, each part is inspected to ensure that it has been built exactly according to the approved design. This inspection is called a conformity inspection. When the aircraft is complete, with the airframe, engine, and propeller…

  • CHAPTER 7. SMALL UAS MAINTENANCE AND INSPECTION › 7.2 Maintenance › 7.2.1 Scheduled Maintenance

    Scheduled Maintenance. The small UAS manufacturer may provide documentation for scheduled maintenance of the entire small unmanned aircraft and associated system equipment. The manufacturer may identify components of the small UAS that should undergo scheduled periodic maintenance or replacement based ... time-in-service limits (such as flight hours, cycles, and/or the calendar-days). Operators should adhere to the manufacturer’s recommended schedule for such maintenance, in the interest of achieving the longest and safest service life of the small…

  • Chapter 8: Determining the Performance of Small Unmanned Aircraft › Introduction

    same area as a small UA. Chapter 8: Determining the Performance of Small Unmanned Aircraft Introduction The manufacturer may provide operational and performance information that contains the operational performance data for the aircraft such as data pertaining to takeoff, climb ... this data in flying operations is essential for safe and efficient operation. It should be emphasized that the manufacturers’ information regarding performance data is not standardized. If manufacturer-published performance data is unavailable, it is advisable to seek out performance…

  • Chapter 9: Flight Manuals and Other Documents › Placards › Handling, Service, and Maintenance (Section 8)

    List section contains all the information required by the FAA to calculate the weight and balance of an aircraft. Manufacturers include sample weight and balance problems. Weight and balance is discussed in greater detail in Chapter 10, Weight and Balance ... aircraft systems in a manner appropriate to the pilot most likely to operate the aircraft. For example, a manufacturer might assume an experienced pilot will be reading the information for an advanced aircraft. For more information on aircraft systems, refer…