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A lithium-polymer battery for a small unmanned aircraft has a rated capacity of 2200 milliampere-hours (mAh). For safe usage, what is the maximum continuous charging current using the manufacturer-recommended 1C charge rate?
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During preflight inspection of your small unmanned aircraft system (sUAS), you notice the lithium-polymer battery appears swollen. Applying safe usage procedures for lithium batteries, what is the required action?
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During preflight inspection of a small unmanned aircraft system, the remote pilot observes that one of the lithium-polymer batteries is swollen. This condition indicates a high risk of what system failure mode?
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Which of the following is a recommended practice for safely charging lithium-polymer batteries used in small unmanned aircraft systems (sUAS)?
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Lithium batteries in small unmanned aircraft systems can enter a state of thermal runaway due to factors such as physical damage, overcharging, or manufacturing defects. What is the primary systems-level hazard that results from thermal runaway?
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Your small unmanned aircraft system (sUAS) loses the control link and begins flying away uncontrollably (fly-away). What is the BEST immediate action for the remote pilot in command (PIC)?
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Which of the following is a recommended best practice for safely charging lithium-polymer batteries used in small unmanned aircraft systems?
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During operation of a small unmanned aircraft system (sUAS), a lithium-polymer battery sustains internal damage leading to initial overheating in one cell. What is the primary risk that could cause the fire to propagate uncontrollably through the entire battery pack?
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What is a primary risk associated with fires involving lithium batteries used in small unmanned aircraft systems?
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Refer to the following excerpt from an sUAS emergency procedures chart: ``` ┌──────────────────────┬──────────────────────┬──────────────────────┐ │ Emergency │ Primary Action │ Secondary Action │ ├──────────────────────┼──────────────────────┼──────────────────────┤ │ Loss of Control Link │ Attempt to regain │ Activate failsafe or │ │ │ control │ return-to-home │ ├──────────────────────┼──────────────────────┼──────────────────────┤ │ Fly-Away │ Activate return-to- │ Monitor and │ │ │ home (RTH) │ report position │ └──────────────────────┴──────────────────────┴──────────────────────┘ ``` What is the primary action for loss of aircraft control link?
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During preflight preparations for your small unmanned aircraft operation, you observe that the lithium-polymer battery pack appears swollen. According to safe usage practices, what should you do?
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For safe transportation of lithium batteries used in small unmanned aircraft systems, what must the remote pilot in command ensure?
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While operating a small unmanned aircraft 4 statute miles from the nearest suitable landing site, the remote pilot observes 15% battery capacity remaining. The aircraft cruises at 35 miles per hour (mph) and consumes battery at an average rate of 3% per minute. Approximately how much flight time remains before depletion, and what is the MOST APPROPRIATE immediate action per emergency procedures?