Before Every Flight
These checks are generally accomplished by completing the pre-flight checklist.
Item | Check |
|---|---|
Spar Joiner | Verify no cracks, chips, or other such damage. |
Propellers | Verify no cracks, chips or other such damage. Verify light friction with spinner assembly. |
Control Surfaces | Verify control surfaces are responsive to movement once a GPS fix/home point is acquired. |
Motor | Verify the motor spins freely with no rubbing or grinding. |
Pitot Tube | Verify the Pitot tube is not damage, clogged, or leaky. |
Every 20 Flights
Item | Check |
|---|---|
Propellers | Inspect the propellers for wear and tear. Replace if the tips are worn down, the surface, lead, or trailing edges are no longer sufficiently smooth. |
Every 100 Flights
Item | Check |
|---|---|
Motor | Verify the motor is not unusually loud, loose, rubbing or grinding. |
Under Belly | Inspect any wear and tear to the underside of the aircraft from landing during normal use. |
Control Surfaces | Inspect the control surfaces and linkages. Verify the surfaces are intact. Verify the linkages are connected to the control horns and that they are not loose or sloppy. |
Every 250 Flights
Item | Check |
|---|---|
Batteries | Inspect the battery for any damage or swelling. |
Airframe | Inspect the aircraft for cracks, holes, tears, delamination, separation, or other such damage. |
Every 500 Flights
Item | Check |
|---|---|
Batteries | Inspect the battery for damage or swelling. Depending on how many cycles the battery has, it may be approach mid to late lifespan. Consider replacing. |
Airframe | Inspect the aircraft for cracks, holes, tears, delamination, separation, or other such damage. Consider a structural refurbishment. |