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If recommended repair personnel are unavailable, what should guide the choice of another maintainer?

Choose someone with expertise in that specific drone and its components.

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  1. Whoever offers the lowest price
  2. Relevant small UAS expertise ✔
  3. Whoever is closest to the flying field

Why: Some maintenance must be done by the manufacturer or specified personnel. If they are unavailable, the operator should consider a maintainer's familiarity with the particular aircraft and components.

Huh, didn't know that: If safe operating specifications cannot be restored, replace the aircraft or component.

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Why did the drone choose an expert? The repair needed someone with prop-er experience.
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Answer: Relevant small UAS expertise. Some maintenance must be done by the manufacturer or specified personnel. If they are unavailable, the operator should consider a maintainer's familiarity with the particular aircraft and components.

  1. FAA Advisory Circular 107-2A www.faa.gov/documentlibrary/media/advisory_circular/ac_107-2a.pdf
    the operator should consider the expertise of maintenance personnel familiar with the specific small UAS and its components.
    Checked 2026-10-09.

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