TP 15263 - section overview

In plain language

This section outlines the subject matter knowledge requirements for Canadian RPAS pilots regarding fuel systems, autopilots, payloads, propulsion, launch and recovery systems, and maintenance and record keeping.

Requirement as structured

This section outlines the subject matter knowledge requirements for Canadian RPAS pilots regarding fuel systems, autopilots, payloads, propulsion, launch and recovery systems, and maintenance and record keeping.

Original regulatory text

- Fuel system types and hazards. - Describe different fuel systems in RPA. - Describes hazards of different fuels. - Describe methods to assess fuel quantity and consumption under different flight conditions. - Describe safe fuel storage, handling and grounding/bonding techniques. - Fuel quantity measurement. - Fueling and storage techniques. Autopilots - The role of an autopilot - Describe the types of pilot intervention possible during flight. - Describe the pre-flight preparation related to flight termination systems. - Discuss the possible consequences of improper software version control. - Describe the importance of updating verified firmware only from trusted sources. - Different levels of control (e.g., stabilization vs. waypoint) - Flight termination systems (internal and remote) - Software version control (control station and RPA) Payloads - Sensor types (electro-optical, infra-red, radio frequency, atmospheric, etc.) - Define what comprises the payload vs. the rest of the system. Propulsion - Types of electric motors (brush, brushless, inrunner, and outrunner) - Describe the characteristics of different motor types. - Describe 2-stroke and 4-stroke engines. - Explain aircraft behavior following a propulsion system failure. - Speed controllers - Types of internal combustion engines Launch and recovery systems - Types of launchers - Identify the different danger areas of a safety template. - Describe different methods of recovering an RPA. - Types of recovery systems–parachute, deep stall, arresting system/hook, normal landing - Safety areas and templates for launch and recovery Maintenance and record keeping - Technical log requirements - List the requirements for record-keeping. - Give examples of tasks that should be independently verified. - Servicing, elementary tasks, critical tasks - 2-person perform/verify practice

Applies when

country

Canada

max mtom kg

150

min mtom kg

0.25

regulatory category

General