Preflight Inspection ~ 1977 Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Training Film (Patreon)

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Originally a public domain film, slightly cropped to remove uneven edges, with the aspect ratio corrected, and one-pass brightness-contrast-color correction & mild video noise reduction applied.

The soundtrack was also processed with volume normalization, noise reduction, clipping reduction, and/or equalization (the resulting sound, though not perfect, is far less noisy than the original).

https://www.faasafety.gov/files/gslac/courses/content/451/1458/PreflightInspectionChecklist.pdf

Part 107 Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (small UAS)

Sample Preflight Inspection Checklist Even if the small unmanned aircraft system (small UAS) manufacturer has a written preflight inspection procedure, it is recommended that the Remote PIC ensure that the following inspection items are incorporated into the preflight inspection procedure required by part 107 to help the Remote PIC determine that the small UAS is in a condition for safe operation. Conduct a preflight visual or functional check of the aircraft, including (but not limited to) the steps below. 

Visually inspect the condition of the unmanned aircraft system components

Inspect the airframe structure, including undercarriage, all flight control surfaces and linkages

Inspect registration markings for proper display and legibility

Inspect moveable control surface(s), including airframe attachment point(s)

Inspect servo motor(s), including attachment point(s)

Inspect the propulsion system, including powerplant(s), propeller(s), rotor(s), ducted fan(s), etc.

Verify all systems (e.g. aircraft, control unit) have an adequate energy supply for the intended operation and are functioning properly

Inspect the avionics, including control link transceiver, communication/navigation equipment and antenna(s)

Calibrate UAS compass prior to any flight

Inspect the control link transceiver, communication/navigation data link transceiver, and antenna(s)

Check that the display panel, if used, is functioning properly

Check ground support equipment, including takeoff and landing systems, for proper operation

Check that control link correct functionality is established between the aircraft and the control

station

Check for correct movement of control surfaces using the control station

Check on board navigation and communication data links

Check flight termination system, if installed

Check fuel for correct type and quantity

Check battery levels for the aircraft and control station

Check that any equipment, such as a camera, is securely attached

Verify communication with UAS and that the UAS has acquired GPS location from at least 4

satellites

Start the UAS propellers to inspect for any imbalance or irregular operation

Verify all controller operation for heading and altitude

If required by flight path walk through, verify any noted obstructions that may interfere with the UAS

At a controlled low altitude, fly within range of any interference and recheck all controls and stability

Adapted from: AC 107-2, Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (sUAS) (as amended)

Current as of: August 2016