Chapter 9 - Pre-Flight and Maintenance

Question 1

It is not necessary to document repairs or part replacements resulting only from normal flight operations. True/False

Answer 1

False. These repairs need to be documented and their time in service recorded.

Question 2

Under what condition should the Remote Pilot in Command of a small unmanned aircraft establish a scheduled maintenance protocol?

1. Small unmanned aircraft systems do not require maintenance
2. When the manufacturer does not provide a maintenance schedule
3. When the FAA requires you to, following an accident

Answer 2

When the manufacturer does not provide a maintenance schedule

Question 3

Scheduled maintenance should be performed in accordance with the:

1. Manufacturer’s suggested procedures
2. Contractor requirements
3. Stipulations in 14 CFR part 43

Answer 3

Manufacturer’s suggested procedures

Question 4

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:

1. Owner of the sUAS
2. Remote Pilot in Command
3. Visual observer

Answer 4

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