Intel FALCON 8+ Flight Manual

SERVICE / MAINTENANCE
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REV 00
APR 2017
8.6.1 Life-Limited Parts
Below is a summary of the parts which will require replacement at the specified intervals.
Replacement of these parts must be completed by an authorized repair service center, where
specified.
LIFE LIMITED PART
PARAMETER
ACTION REQUIRED
Intel® Powerpack™ Battery
≥ 20% loss of capacity
Discontinue use & replace
Intel® Falcon 8+ Motors
Every 100 flight hours
Run diagnostics to determine
health of motor
Intel® Falcon 8+ Motor Mounts
Visible wear/damage
Replace immediately
Intel® Falcon 8+ Propellers
Visible wear/damage
Replace immediately
8.6.2 Continued Airworthiness Inspection
CONDITION
ACTION
RESOLUTION
Structural or skin
cracking including
Center Cross
Inspection and
Damage
 Further inspect to determine scope of
damage and existence of possible
hidden damage that may compromise
structural integrity.
 Assess the need and extent of repairs
that may be needed for continued safe
flight operations.
 Conduct frequent inspections to assure
the Center Cross and Center Cross
Connectors are not damaged and that
they are firmly attached to the fuselage
and Motor Rails.
Remote Pilot Action:
See Motor Rail
Removal /
Installation, Section
8.8.2
Further Action:
Requires Repair from
Service Depot.
Smell or visual
indication of electrical
burning or arcing
(black soot tracings,
sparking, etc.)
 Further inspect to determine source of
the possible electrical malfunction. An
electrical hazard may pose a risk of fire
or extreme heat negatively impacting
aircraft structures, aircraft performance
characteristics, and flight duration.
 Assess the need and extent of repairs
that may be needed for continued safe
flight operations, aircraft performance
characteristics, and flight duration.
Remote Pilot Action:
Use commercially
available canned
compressed air to
remove dirt and
debris from the
connector. Remove
moisture
Further Action:
Requires Repair from
Service Depot.

Intel FALCON 8+ Specifications

General

Type	Octocopter
Easy to use	Yes
Product color	Black, Yellow
Maximum speed	16 m/s
Frequency band	2.4 GHz
Number of rotors	8 rotors
Maximum flight time	26 min
Maximum weight capacity	2.8 kg
Maximum operating distance	1000 m
Maximum pitch angular velocity	50 °/sec
Operating temperature (T-T)	-5 - 40 °C
Transmitter power consumption	100 mW
Built-in processor	-
Moving control functions	Backward, Forward, Turn left, Turn right, Upward

Weight and Dimensions

Depth	817 mm
Width	768 mm
Height	160 mm
Weight	1200 g
Rotor diameter	203.2 mm