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

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Knowledge

Persons that may perform maintenance on an sUAS.

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Get a short, cited explanation of this element written from the FAA handbooks: the core idea, the numbers that matter, common test traps, and a quick self-check.

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Small Unmanned Aircraft System (Small UAS)p. 7-1
CHAPTER 7. SMALL UAS MAINTENANCE AND INSPECTION › 7.2 Maintenance › 7.2.3 Performing Maintenance
Unscheduled Maintenance. During the course of a preflight inspection, the remote PIC may discover a small UAS component is in need of servicing (such as lubrication), repair, modification, overhaul, or replacement outside of the scheduled maintenance period as a result ... 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 is found, flight operations should…
Small Unmanned Aircraft System (Small UAS)p. 8-7
CHAPTER 8. SMALL UNMANNED AIRCRAFT OVER PEOPLE › 8.3.7 Category 4 Operations › 8.3.7.3 Category 4 Maintenance
maintenance, preventive maintenance, or alterations performed using parts of such a quality that the condition of the aircraft will be at least equal to its original or properly altered condition. 8.3.7.3.1 The person performing any maintenance, preventive maintenance, or alterations ... must use the methods, techniques, and practices prescribed in the manufacturer’s current maintenance manual or ICA that are acceptable to the Administrator, or other methods, techniques, and practices acceptable to the Administrator. The person who inspects the small unmanned…
Small Unmanned Aircraft System (Small UAS)p. 7-1
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 ... 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 UAS. If the small UAS manufacturer…
Small Unmanned Aircraft System (Small UAS)p. 7-1
CHAPTER 7. SMALL UAS MAINTENANCE AND INSPECTION › 7.2 Maintenance
CHAPTER 7. SMALL UAS MAINTENANCE AND INSPECTION 7.1 Applicability. Section 107.15 requires the remote PIC to perform checks of the small unmanned aircraft prior to each flight to determine whether the small UAS is in a condition for safe operation ... This chapter provides guidance on how to inspect and maintain a small UAS. Additionally, Appendix C, Small UAS Maintenance and Inspection Best Practices, contains expanded information and best practices for small UAS maintenance and inspection. 7.2 Maintenance. Small UAS maintenance…
Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge p. 9-12
Chapter 9: Flight Manuals and Other Documents › Preventive Maintenance › Examples of Preventive Maintenance
required and pertinent instructions are provided; prior to the unit’s intended use, an operational check must be performed in accordance with applicable sections of 14 CFR part 91. Certificated pilots, excluding student pilots, sport pilots, and recreational pilots, may ... perform preventive maintenance on any aircraft that is owned or operated by them provided that the aircraft is not used in air carrier service and does not qualify under 14 CFR parts 121, 129, or 135. A pilot holding…
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
Benefits of Recordkeeping. Small UAS owners and operators may find recordkeeping to be beneficial. This may be done by documenting any repair, modification, overhaul, or replacement of a system component resulting from normal flight operations, and recording the time ... service for that component at the time of the maintenance procedure. The operator would then be able to establish a reliable maintenance schedule for the small UAS and its components. The use of hardcopy and/or electronic logbook format for 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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