Maintenance & Inspections Quiz - Mike Thompson | Laabri

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Under what condition should the operator of a small UA establish scheduled maintenance protocol?

When the FAA requires you to, following an accident.

UAS does not need a required maintenance schedule.

When the manufacturer does not provide a maintenance schedule.

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During the preflight inspection who is responsible for determining the aircraft is safe for flight?

The pilot in command.

The certificated mechanic who performed the annual inspection.

The owner or operator.

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Damaged lithium batteries can cause

an inflight fire.

a change in aircraft center of gravity.

increased endurance.

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What is the best method to stop a lithium battery fire?

Let it burn until the flames stop.

Use a water extinguisher.

Use a Halon extinguisher and cover with ice.

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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

Throw it away with your household trash.

Use it as long as it will still hold a charge.

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During preflight, you notice that your lithium battery is noticeably warped. What should you do? ?

Give it 30 minutes to cool.

Press it into the drone and wait 30 minutes.

Follow the recommended repair procedure

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How often is the Remote PIC required to inspect the sUAS to ensure that it is in a condition for safe operation?

Monthly.

Before each flight

Annually

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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?

Test fly your sUAS before your next commercial mission.

Evaluate damage and make repairs

Call Law Enforcement

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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

visual observer.

remote Pilot in Command.

owner of the sUAS.

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What procedure would provide guidance for an inflight emergency

the manufacturer's checklist.

the NTSB.

Air Traffic Control.

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Scheduled maintenance should be performed in accordance with the:

Stipulations in 14 CFR Part 43.

Manufacturer's suggested procedures

Contractor requirements.

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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.

Local pilot best practices.

14 CFR Part 107.