Maintenance and Inspections Flashcards
During preflight, you notice that your lithium battery is noticeably warped. What should you do?
Follow the recommended repair procedure.
You 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.
During the preflight inspection who is responsible for determining the aircraft is safe for flight?
The pilot in command.
Which of the following source of information should you consult first when determining what maintenance should be performed on an sUAS or its components?
Manufacturer guidance.
According 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.
How often is the Remote PIC required to inspect the sUAS to ensure that it is in a condition for safe operation?
Before each flight.
Damaged lithium batteries can cause
an inflight fire.
Scheduled maintenance should be performed in accordance with the:
Manufacturer’s suggested procedures.
During your preflight inspection, you discover a small nick in the casing of your sUAS battery. What action should you take?
Follow the manufacturer’s guidance.
Under what condition should the operator of a small UA establish scheduled maintenance protocol?
When the manufacturer does not provide a maintenance schedule.
What is the best method to stop a lithium battery fire?
Use a water extinguisher.
What procedure would provide guidance for an inflight emergency
the manufacturer’s checklist.
