FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot (UAG)RegulationsEasy
A remote pilot completes an sUAS maintenance log and knowingly enters false flight-hour totals to make the aircraft appear newer before a client audit. Under 14 CFR Part 107, this action is best classified as a violation of which rule?
- AIt is permissible as long as the aircraft remains airworthy
- BAllowed once per calendar year for administrative convenience
- COnly a violation if the aircraft is later involved in an accident
- DFalsification, reproduction, or alteration of records, which is prohibited under 107.5
Show answer & explanationAnswer & explanation
Correct answer: D. Falsification, reproduction, or alteration of records, which is prohibited under 107.5
14 CFR 107.5 prohibits making or causing to be made any fraudulent or intentionally false entry in any record or report required to be kept. This applies regardless of whether the aircraft is airworthy or later crashes.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. Airworthiness does not excuse intentional falsification of records.
- B. There is no annual allowance for false entries.
- C. The violation occurs at the moment of the false entry, not only if an accident follows.
Falsification, Reproduction, or Alteration (107.5)
Prohibits making fraudulent or intentionally false entries in any record, report, or application required under Part 107.
- Applies to logs, applications, and reports
- Basis for certificate suspension or revocation
- Similar to falsification rule for manned aircraft pilots (61.59)
Memory trick: 'False on paper, gone is your career.'