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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 small or small RPA and the energy source for the RPA is liquid fuel:                                                                                                                                  (b) demonstrating familiarity with the RPA;                                                                                         (b) kind of liquid fuel;
              (i) calculate fuel required for the flight;                                                                                                                                                                                 (c) demonstrating dexterity in handling the RPA and the batteries:                                                                  (c) method used to calculate the fuel needed for an operation;
              (ii) identify the quantity of fuel on board the RPA before the operation;                                                                                                                                                      (i) for (i), in column 2, fuel calculation is within 10% (but not below);                                                        (d) method used to calculate the fuel burn rate;
              (iii) ensure the fuel cap or caps are closed and locked before flight;                                                                                                                                                         (ii) for (ii) in column 2, quantity is within +/- 10% accuracy;                                                                  (e) method used to check fuel quantity on board;
              (iv) operate the RPA's fuel pumps and engine controls correctly during the operation;                                                                                                                                          (iii) for (b) in column 2, calculated reserve is within of 10% actual reserve at end of flight.                                  (f) method used to check fuel quality.
              (v) monitor fuel use during the operation;
           (b) ensure the RPA lands at the end of the operation and is recovered with at least the correct amount of reserve fuel;
           (c) defuel the aircraft if required for storage or transport.
 5     Refuel RPA (very small and small RPA)                                                                                                                                                                                          (a) within a reasonable period of time;                                                                                             (a) refuelling procedures according to operator's documented procedures;
       If the RPA is a very small or small and liquid fuel is the source of the energy for the RPA — before the operation:                                                                                                            (b) demonstrating familiarity with the RPA;                                                                                         (b) types of liquid fuels;
       (a) identify the correct kind of fuel to be used;                                                                                                                                                                              (c) demonstrating dexterity in handling the RPA and the fuel;                                                                       (c) factors which affect fuel-oil mix ratios.
       (b) if the fuel of the RPA must be mixed — mix the fuel correctly;                                                                                                                                                             (d) safe handling of fuel and equipment.
       (c) correctly fuel or refuel the RPA;
           (d) perform a fuel quality check;
           (e) ensure the RPA's fuel cap is closed and secured after the RPA has been fuelled.

Schedule 5 Practical competency units

Appendix 1 Any RPA — Common units (contd.)

Unit 16 RC3 — Manage crew, payload and bystanders for RPAS operations
 Item   Topic and requirement                                                                                                                                                Tolerances                                            Range of variables
       If operating an RPA, the applicant must be able to…
 1      Manage bystanders                                                                                                                                                    Clear and effective communication.                       (a) co-operative bystanders;
           (a) ensure that bystanders remain a safe distance away from the operation;                                                                                                                                                 (b) non-cooperative bystanders.
           (b) ensure bystanders are