Remote Pilot – Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems › V. Operations › Task F. Maintenance and Inspection Procedures

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Knowledge

Preflight inspection.

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Small Unmanned Aircraft System (Small UAS)p. 7-2
CHAPTER 7. SMALL UAS MAINTENANCE AND INSPECTION › 7.3 Preflight Inspection › 7.3.4 Preflight Inspection Items
Preflight Inspection Items. Even if the small UAS manufacturer has a written preflight inspection procedure, the FAA recommends the remote PIC ensure the following inspection items be incorporated into the remote PIC’s preflight inspection procedure. Such a practice will ... ensure the remote PIC accurately determines that the small UAS is in a condition for safe operation. The preflight inspection should include a visual or functional check of the following items. 1. Visual condition inspection of the small UAS components…
Small Unmanned Aircraft System (Small UAS)p. 7-2
CHAPTER 7. SMALL UAS MAINTENANCE AND INSPECTION › 7.3 Preflight Inspection › 7.3.3 Title 14 CFR Part 43 Appendix D Guidelines
Scalable Preflight Inspection. The preflight check as part of the inspection program should include an appropriate small UAS preflight inspection that is scalable to the small UAS, program, and operation that the remote PIC performs prior to each flight ... appropriate preflight inspection should encompass the entire system in order to determine a continued condition for safe operation prior to flight. 7.3.3 Title 14 CFR Part 43 Appendix D Guidelines. Another option and best practice may include opting to comply…
Small Unmanned Aircraft System (Small UAS)p. 7-2
CHAPTER 7. SMALL UAS MAINTENANCE AND INSPECTION › 7.3 Preflight Inspection
Preflight Inspection. Pursuant to the requirements of § 107.49, in addition to assessing the intended area of operation and planning the operation as described above in paragraph 5.10, the remote PIC must inspect the small UAS to ensure that ... operation prior to each flight. This inspection includes examining the small UAS for equipment damage or malfunction(s). This preflight inspection should be conducted in accordance with the small UAS manufacturer’s inspection procedures when available (usually found…
Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge p. 9-9
Chapter 9: Flight Manuals and Other Documents › Minimum Equipment Lists (MEL) and Operations With Inoperative Equipment
Preflight Inspections The preflight inspection is a thorough and systematic means by which a pilot determines if an aircraft is airworthy and in condition for safe operation. POHs and owner/information manuals contain a section devoted to a systematic method ... performing a preflight inspection. Minimum Equipment Lists (MEL) and Operations With Inoperative Equipment Under 14 CFR, all aircraft instruments and installed equipment are required to be operative prior to each departure. When the FAA adopted the minimum equipment list…
Small Unmanned Aircraft System (Small UAS)p. 7-4
CHAPTER 7. SMALL UAS MAINTENANCE AND INSPECTION › 7.3 Preflight Inspection › 7.3.5 Benefits of Recordkeeping
7.3.5 Benefits of Recordkeeping. Small UAS owners and operators may find recordkeeping…

Task objective

To determine that the applicant is knowledgeable in sUAS maintenance and inspection procedures.

References

Small Unmanned Aircraft System (Small UAS)AC 107-2
Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical KnowledgeFAA-H-8083-25
FAA-G-8082-22 A-7 Appendix 5: Abbreviations and Acronyms Abbreviations and Acronyms A-8 Appendix 1: Certification Knowledge Test, Eligibility, and Testing Centers Certification Knowledge Test Description The certification knowledge test is an important part of the airman certification process. Applicants who do not meet the requirements in 14 CFR part 107, section 107.61(d)(2) must pass the knowledge test before applying for a Remote Pilot Certificate with an sUAS rating. The certification knowledge test consists of objective, multiple-choice questions. There is a single correct response for each test question. Each test question is independent of other questions. A correct response to one question does not depend upon, or influence, the correct response to another. The knowledge test applicant has up to two hours to complete the test. UAS Topics Percentage of Items on Test Total Number of Questions 60 Appendix 1: Certification Knowledge Test, Eligibility, and Testing Centers Aviation English Language Standard In accordance with the requirements of 14 CFR part 107, section 107.61(b) and the FAA English Language Standard for an FAA Certificate Issued Under 14 CFR parts 61, 63, 65, and 107 (AC 60-28, as amended), throughout the application and testing process, the applicant must demonstrate the ability to read, write, speak, and understand the English language. However, the FAA may make an exception if the person is unable to meet one of these requirements due to medical reasons, such as a hearing impairment

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