Task C. Remote Pilot Certification with an sUAS Rating
| Task C. Remote Pilot Certification with an sUAS Rating | |
| References | 14 CFR part 107, subpart C; AC 107-2; FAA-H-8083-25; FAA-G-8082-22 |
| Objective | To determine that the applicant is knowledgeable in the requirements associated with remote pilot certification with an sUAS rating. |
| Knowledge | The applicant demonstrates understanding of: |
| UA.I.C.K1 | Offenses involving alcohol or drugs. |
| UA.I.C.K2 | The consequences of refusing to submit to a drug or alcohol test or to furnish test results. |
| UA.I.C.K3 | The eligibility requirements for a Remote Pilot Certificate with an sUAS rating. |
| UA.I.C.K4 | Aeronautical knowledge recency. |
| Risk Management | [Reserved] |
| Skills | [Not Applicable] |
UA.I.C.K1 Offenses involving alcohol or drugs (14 CFR §107.57)
(a) A conviction for the violation of any Federal or State statute relating to the growing, processing, manufacture, sale, disposition, possession, transportation, or importation of narcotic drugs, marijuana, or depressant or stimulant drugs or substances is grounds for:
(1) Denial of an application for a remote pilot certificate with a small UAS rating for a period of up to 1 year after the date of final conviction; or
(2) Suspension or revocation of a remote pilot certificate with a small UAS rating.
(b) Committing an act prohibited by § 91.17(a) or § 91.19(a) of this chapter is grounds for:
(1) Denial of an application for a remote pilot certificate with a small UAS rating for a period of up to 1 year after the date of that act; or
(2) Suspension or revocation of a remote pilot certificate with a small UAS rating.
UA.I.C.K2 The consequences of refusing to submit to a drug or alcohol test or to furnish test results (14 CFR §107.59)
A refusal to submit to a test to indicate the percentage by weight of alcohol in the blood, when requested by a law enforcement officer in accordance with § 91.17(c) of this chapter, or a refusal to furnish or authorize the release of the test results requested by the Administrator in accordance with § 91.17(c) or (d) of this chapter, is grounds for:
(a) Denial of an application for a remote pilot certificate with a small UAS rating for a period of up to 1 year after the date of that refusal; or
(b) Suspension or revocation of a remote pilot certificate with a small UAS rating.
UA.I.C.K3 The eligibility requirements for a Remote Pilot Certificate with an sUAS rating (14 CFR §107.59)
Subject to the provisions of §§ 107.57 and 107.59, in order to be eligible for a remote pilot certificate with a small UAS rating under this subpart, a person must:
(a) Be at least 16 years of age;
(b) Be able to read, speak, write, and understand the English language. If the applicant is unable to meet one of these requirements due to medical reasons, the FAA may place such operating limitations on that applicant’s certificate as are necessary for the safe operation of the small unmanned aircraft;
(c) Not know or have reason to know that he or she has a physical or mental condition that would interfere with the safe operation of a small unmanned aircraft system; and
(d) Demonstrate aeronautical knowledge by satisfying one of the following conditions, in a manner acceptable to the Administrator:
(1) Pass an initial aeronautical knowledge test covering the areas of knowledge specified in § 107.73; or
(2) If a person holds a pilot certificate (other than a student pilot certificate) issued under part 61 of this chapter and meets the flight review requirements specified in § 61.56, complete training covering the areas of knowledge specified in § 107.74.
Authors Note:
Information on Part 61 Certification: Pilots, Flight Instructors, and Ground Instructors or Part 61.56 Flight Review will not be included in this section. If you are an Existing Part 61 Certificate holder. Visit Become a Certificated Remote Pilot/Existing Part 61 Certificate Holders at https://www.faa.gov/uas/commercial_operators/become_a_drone_pilot for additional information.
UA.I.C.K4 Aeronautical knowledge recency (14 CFR §107.65)
A person may not exercise the privileges of a remote pilot in command with small UAS rating unless that person has accomplished one of the following in a manner acceptable to the Administrator within the previous 24 calendar months:
(a) Passed an initial aeronautical knowledge test covering the areas of knowledge specified in § 107.73;
(b) Completed recurrent training covering the areas of knowledge specified in § 107.73; or
(c) If a person holds a pilot certificate (other than a student pilot certificate) issued under part 61 of this chapter and meets the flight review requirements specified in § 61.56, completed training covering the areas of knowledge specified in § 107.74.
(d) A person who has passed a recurrent aeronautical knowledge test in a manner acceptable to the Administrator or who has satisfied the training requirement of paragraph (c) of this section prior to April 6, 2021 within the previous 24 calendar months is considered to be in compliance with the requirement of paragraph (b) or (c) of this section, as applicable.
