Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2024C00404:front:0:p89
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2024C00404
Segment Type: other
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Character Range: 257640–264028

or emergency conditions, contingencies;                                                                              (b) the calculated RPA operation endurance for the flight is within +/- 10% or within the reserve limits of the energy source.      (b) length and type of operation;
           (b) where applicable, calculate or identify the endurance for the RPA with designated reserve.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     (c) type of energy source for the RPA;
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              (d) various wind and temperature conditions;
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              (e) variation in operating weight and aircraft configuration.
 2      Manage battery system or systems                                                                                                                                                                                              (a) within a reasonable period of time;                                                                                                 (a) old and new batteries;
           (a) if the energy source for the RPA is a battery or battery systems:                                                                                                                                                      (b) demonstrating familiarity with the RPA;                                                                                             (b) battery connector types;
              (i) prior to launch, verify the time available for the flight given the current battery charge;                                                                                                                         (c) demonstrating dexterity in handling the RPA and the batteries;                                                                      (c) types of battery;
              (ii) ensure the batteries are secured to the RPA for the operation;                                                                                                                                                     (d) the RPA is not operated below the minimum voltage, as stated in the operator's documented practices and procedures;                 (d) with and without telemetry.
              (iii) ensure the battery connectors are connected properly and secure for the operation;                                                                                                                                (e) not operating above maximum current draw for the RPA systems, as stated in the operator's documented practices and procedures.
              (iv) monitor energy usage during the operation;
              (v) maintain a battery log for the operation;
              (vi) perform battery changes correctly;
       (b) if the energy source of the remote pilot station for the RPA is a battery or battery systems — manage the remote pilot station power supply to ensure sufficient energy to complete an operation with a suitable reserve.
 3     Recharge battery or batteries                                                                                                                                                                                                      (a) within a reasonable period of time;                                                                                             (a) types of battery;
       (a) inspect the battery to ensure it is safe to be recharged;                                                                                                                                                                      (b) demonstrating familiarity with the RPA;                                                                                         (b) types of chargers;
       (b) ensure the battery charger is setup correctly for the type of battery;                                                                                                                                                         (c) demonstrating care in handling the batteries;                                                                                   (c) battery management is performed in accordance with operator's documented practices and procedures.
       (c) correctly connect and disconnect a battery to the battery charger;                                                                                                                                                             (d) battery is charged to the desired level;
       (d) perform battery quality and quantity checks after charging;                                                                                                                                                                    (e) does not exceed the charging limitations for the batteries.
       (e) calculate the time it would take to use and recharge a battery for a particular operation;
       (f) if a battery is unsafe for an operation — recognise that the battery is unsafe for the operation;
       (g) check that the battery has sufficient charge for storage.
 4      Manage fuel system  (very small and small RPA)                                                                                                                                                                                    (a) within a reasonable period of time;                                                                                             (a) type of RPA;
           (a) if the RPA is a very