Dear customer / pilot Yuneec recommends integrating this document into the Company's policies / procedures / operations documentation. Maintenance is divided into two categories, preventive and targeted maintenance. Preventive maintenance is planned and performed by the user according to the manufacturer's recommendations.
Always follow the local flight regulations! FIRMWARE We recommend that you always install the latest firmware/software on all Yuneec aircraft and related products. Failure to update the aircraft, ground station, and camera system may result in flight errors for which Yuneec cannot be held responsible.
ROUTINE MAINTENANCE before flying / everytime) Yuneec recommends that you take off and land on clean, level ground surfaces. Dust, dirt, sand, leaves, and other light particles can cause Foreign Object Damage (FOD), shortening operating time and causing sudden aircraft failure during flight operations. Take off and land on a clean surface, e.g.
If necessary, tighten screws manually (picture with screw positions). Check the openings for safety and dust contamination. Vacuum these out if necessary. Yuneec recommends that you do not blow out these holes with compressed air. Make sure that the switch mounting rings are tight.
Check the screws on the frame/handle. Make sure that the switch mounting rings are tight. Perform the inspection flight. Log the inspection/maintenance. (1) If there is wear/damage, we recommend having this work done by a Yuneec service workshop!
ANNUAL AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE (Pilot / Owner) Aircraft Perform the following steps in the recommended 100-flight maintenance procedure: Check the housing for cracks / breakages. Check all feet and connections for cracks and check the connection points. Make sure all connections are in good condition. Swap out the landing pads on the feet.
ANNUAL AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE (Authorized Service) ATTENTION: The following work must be carried out by a specialist workshop or an authorized branch of Yuneec! Aircraft The following work/inspection will be done by your specialist workshop Inspection in the H520 remove any dirt and dust particles.
PARTS EXCHANGE RECOMMENDED BY THE MANUFACTURER 20 Flights Propeller 100 Flights Landing pads/feet 200 Flights Replace the battery every 200-250 cycles. The battery cycles should be logged in the aircraft's log book. If multiple batteries are used, give each battery a unique designation for error- free logging.
CHECKLIST FOR INSPECTION Owner: Date: Tested unit: Serial number Firmware has been updated to current version. Nuts and tilting units of the ST16S have been tested. The motor shafts and propellers are in good condition. The battery packs are properly installed and snap into place. The landing gear is in a good condition, and is properly extended and retracted.
USE OF UPDATEPILOT UpdatePilot ™ (installed on the ST16S Multifunction Display) can be used to update the AutoPilot, Gimbal, H520 Camera Firmware and DataPilot ™ application, and even the UpdatePilot ™ application itself. Link the ST16S to a Wi-Fi network. Insert a fully charged battery into the H520. The UpdatePilot application does not update the firmware when the battery level is less than 50%. Open DataPilot ™ and link the application to the aircraft / camera. Open the UpdatePilot ™ application by tapping the icon that appears on the ST16S screen. The application will open. Select the camera that needs updating. The device list displays all the cameras that have ever been linked to...
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Close UpdatePilot ™, restart the Hexacopter H520 and recalibrate it before the next flight. (Recalibration is not mandatory. However, it is best practice to recalibrate an unmanned aircraft...
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