Electrical systems - section overview
Verified from official sourcesElectrical systemsVersion 1Effective -Verified 23 August 2026
In plain language
This section outlines the knowledge requirements for RPAS pilots regarding electrical systems, including typical components, servo operations and failures, component maintenance, and system redundancies.
Requirement as structured
This section outlines the knowledge requirements for RPAS pilots regarding electrical systems, including typical components, servo operations and failures, component maintenance, and system redundancies.
Original regulatory text
- Typical electrical system components (motors, electronic speed controllers, batteries, etc.) - Describe typical electrical system components. - Describe the actions of a servo. - Describe the indications of a failed servo. - Explain the importance of keeping components dry. - Servo motors - Importance of component integrity/maintenance Redundancies & critical items - Risks of flying with inoperative systems - State the value of redundancy in operating scenarios.
Applies when
- country
- Canada
- max mtom kg
- 150
- min mtom kg
- 0.25
- regulatory category
- General