FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot (UAG)RegulationsHard
During a ramp check, an FAA inspector approaches a remote pilot conducting a Part 107 operation and asks to see her Remote Pilot Certificate and the aircraft's Certificate of Registration. Under 14 CFR 107.7, the remote pilot must:
- ADecline to show the documents but report the request to the NTSB within 10 days
- BMail copies of the documents to the local Flight Standards District Office within 30 days
- CProvide the documents only if the inspector produces a federal court order
- DMake these documents available for inspection upon request of an authorized FAA representative
Show answer & explanationAnswer & explanation
Correct answer: D. Make these documents available for inspection upon request of an authorized FAA representative
14 CFR 107.7 requires a remote pilot to make the Remote Pilot Certificate, the aircraft's registration, and other required documents available for inspection or testing upon request of the Administrator, an authorized NTSB representative, or law enforcement, without needing a court order or delay.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. Refusing to show documents and only reporting to NTSB would violate 107.7.
- B. There is no 30-day mailing provision; documents must be available upon request, not later.
- C. No court order is required for an FAA inspector to request these documents.
Inspection, Testing, and Demonstration of Compliance (107.7)
Requires remote pilots to make their certificate, aircraft registration, and the sUAS itself available for inspection or testing by the FAA upon request.
- Applies to FAA Administrator, authorized representatives, and NTSB/law enforcement
- No advance notice or court order required
- Failure to comply can result in certificate action
Memory trick: Badge shows up, papers come out — no waiting, no warrant.