Pre-flight, Maintenance, & Post-flight Quiz Review

According to 14 CFR Part 107, the responsibility to inspect the sUAS to ensure it is in safe operating condition rests with the:

• Remote pilot-in-command (PIC)

• Visual observer (VO)

• Owner of the sUAS

Which pre-flight action is specifically required of the pilot prior to each flight?

• Assess the operating environment including local weather conditions, local airspace and any flight restrictions, the location of persons and property on the surface, and other ground hazards.

• Check the aircraft logbooks for appropriate entries.

• Check the aircraft logbooks for appropriate entries.

Which 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

• 14 CFR Part 107

• Local pilot best practices

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

• When the manufacturer does not provide a maintenance schedule.

• When the FAA requires you to, following an accident.

• sUAS do not require maintenance.

What action should the operator of an sUAS take if the manufacturer does not provide information about scheduled maintenance?

• The operator should establish a scheduled maintenance protocol.

• The operator should contact the FAA for a minimum equipment list.

• The operator should contact the NTSB for component failure rates for their specific sUAS.

Scheduled maintenance should be performed in accordance with the:

• Manufacturer’s suggested procedures.

• Stipulations in 14 CFR Part 43.

• Contractor requirements.

The responsibility for ensuring that an sUAS is maintained in an airworthy condition is primarily that of the:

• Remote pilot-in-command (PIC).

• Owner or operator.

• Mechanic who performs the work.

When should the battery for an unmanned aircraft be replaced?

• Per the guidelines of the sUAS manufacturer or the battery manufacturer, whichever is more restrictive.

• Once recharged more than 10 times in the preceding 30 days.

• Per the guidelines of the sUAS manufacturer or the battery manufacturer, whichever is least restrictive.

Which of the following documents do you NOT need in your possession during a flight operation?

• Driver’s License

• Remote Pilot Certificate

• Aircraft Registration

Which of the following is an example of a Preflight Prep tool to use in order to make sure it is safe to fly?

• B4UFLY App

• Local newspaper

• Pix4D Mapper