Maintenance & Inspection Fundamentals
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During preflight, you notice that your lithium battery is noticeably warped. What should you do?
Follow the recommended repair procedure.
Follow the recommended repair procedure.
See lessYou are flying commercially and you have an accident where you crash and your battery is ejected. You find a small dent in the bottom of your battery, what do you do?
Evaluate damage and make repairs. Two of the answers are rather close and could be correct. While test flying the UAS sounds like a good idea, the fact it says "before your next commercial mission" makes it a suspicious answer. You would want to test flight your UAS prior to ANY mission if you had aRead more
Evaluate damage and make repairs.
Two of the answers are rather close and could be correct. While test flying the UAS sounds like a good idea, the fact it says “before your next commercial mission” makes it a suspicious answer. You would want to test flight your UAS prior to ANY mission if you had a crash, not just for a commercial mission. Evaluating damage is a great idea in this situation, however, making repairs to a battery pack can be difficult and could lead to more issues if you don’t have the knowledge. This is however the most appropriate answer for this question.
See lessWhat procedure would provide guidance for an inflight emergency
the manufacturer's checklist. If provided, the manufacturer's checklist will provide information about how to deal with inflight emergencies.
the manufacturer’s checklist.
If provided, the manufacturer’s checklist will provide information about how to deal with inflight emergencies.
See lessWhat is the best method to stop a lithium battery fire?
Use a water extinguisher. To stop a thermal runaway, first extinguish the fire (using Halon or a water extinguisher) and cool the remaining cells with water. Do not use ice since it acts as an insulant.
Use a water extinguisher.
To stop a thermal runaway, first extinguish the fire (using Halon or a water extinguisher) and cool the remaining cells with water. Do not use ice since it acts as an insulant.
See lessDuring the preflight inspection who is responsible for determining the aircraft is safe for flight?
The Pilot in Command. 14 CFR Part 107.49 discusses the responsibilities of the rPIC when it comes to preflight familiarization, inspection, and actions for aircraft operation, including inspecting the sUAS.
The Pilot in Command.
14 CFR Part 107.49 discusses the responsibilities of the rPIC when it comes to preflight familiarization, inspection, and actions for aircraft operation, including inspecting the sUAS.
See lessHow often is the Remote PIC required to inspect the sUAS to ensure that it is in a condition for safe operation?
Before each flight. 14 CFR Part 107.49 discusses the responsibilities of the rPIC when it comes to preflight familiarization, inspection, and actions for aircraft operation, including inspecting the sUAS. Inspections should be done prior to each flight.
Before each flight.
14 CFR Part 107.49 discusses the responsibilities of the rPIC when it comes to preflight familiarization, inspection, and actions for aircraft operation, including inspecting the sUAS. Inspections should be done prior to each flight.
See lessWhich of the following sources of information should you consult first when determining what maintenance should be performed on an sUAS or its components?
Manufacturer guidance. You should always check first with the manufacturer's guidelines when it comes to maintenance.
Manufacturer guidance.
You should always check first with the manufacturer’s guidelines when it comes to maintenance.
See lessAccording to 14 CFR Part 107, the responsibility to inspect the small Unmanned Aircraft System (sUAS) to ensure it is in a safe operating condition rests with the
remote Pilot in Command. 14 CFR Part 107.49 discusses the responsibilities of the rPIC when it comes to preflight familiarization, inspection, and actions for aircraft operation, including inspecting the sUAS.
remote Pilot in Command.
14 CFR Part 107.49 discusses the responsibilities of the rPIC when it comes to preflight familiarization, inspection, and actions for aircraft operation, including inspecting the sUAS.
See lessScheduled maintenance should be performed in accordance with the:
Manufacturer's suggested procedures. Establishing a maintenance protocol should be part of your operation. When available, follow the manufacturer's recommendation. In the absence of guidance, create your own.
Manufacturer’s suggested procedures.
Establishing a maintenance protocol should be part of your operation. When available, follow the manufacturer’s recommendation. In the absence of guidance, create your own.
See lessUnder what condition should the operator of a small UA establish scheduled maintenance protocol?
When the manufacturer does not provide a maintenance schedule. Establishing a maintenance protocol should be part of your operation. When available, follow the manufacturer's recommendation. In the absence of guidance, create your own.
When the manufacturer does not provide a maintenance schedule.
Establishing a maintenance protocol should be part of your operation. When available, follow the manufacturer’s recommendation. In the absence of guidance, create your own.
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