Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2024C00404:reg:2
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2024C00404
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 2
Character Range: 406102–409814

2                                                                                                                                                                   RC2                                                                                                                                               Energy management                               1 Electric-powered RPA                                                                                                                                                                                                       1 The following:
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          (a) identifies the amount of energy required and available for each flight stage, including reserves;                                                                                                                       (a) the calculated RPA operation endurance is within +/- 10%;
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          (b) changes batteries within reserve limits (as required);                                                                                                                                                                  (b) sufficient reserves are available to cover variations and contingencies;
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          (c) ensures RPS power within limits.                                                                                                                                                                                        (c) the RPA is operated within the manufacturer's or operator's voltage and current limits.
  2 Very small or small RPA with liquid-fuel system                                                                                                                   2 The following:
      (a) identifies the amount of energy available for each flight stage, including reserves;                                                                           (a) the calculated RPA operation endurance is within +/- 10%;
      (b) confirms correct amount of fuel is on aircraft;                                                                                                                (b) sufficient reserves are available to cover variations and contingencies;
      (c) fuels and refuels as required;                                                                                                                                 (c) safe fuelling and refuelling procedures;
      (d) ensures RPS power within limits;                                                                                                                               (d) identifies correct fuel grade.
      (e) carries out fuel quality and contamination checks.